Reports of SLC president’s resignation: sports minister responds
The Ministry of Sports has not yet issued any official statement regarding reports of a possible change in leadership at Sri Lanka Cricket, Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage said. Responding to media queries on claims that the current Sri Lanka…
Court orders detention of main monk involved in BIA drug case
The Negombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the detention of a monk accused of orchestrating the major drug smuggling operation involving 22 monks arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). The monk is believed to be the main suspect behind the operation,…
Musk vs. OpenAI trial to get underway
Two giants in the AI sector are set for a courtroom battle: Elon Musk (xAI) is taking on Sam Altmann (OpenAI). Musk has accused Altmann of betraying OpenAI’s originally nonprofit mission. The jury is set to be selected on Monday…
Trains to Kandy: deputy minister provides expected timeline
Following damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah, the train services to Kandy are expected to resume by the end of this year, Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Prasanna Gunasena said. He said the previously announced timeline for restoring services remains…
Namal escalates RDA payment row, posts alleged BOC fund recall document
SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa has accused the government of attempting to downplay alleged irregularities related to payments made through the Road Development Authority (RDA), following recent denials by the administration. In a post on X, Rajapaksa responded to Deputy Minister…
Deputy minister rejects claims of RDA double payments
The Road Development Authority (RDA) has not made any duplicate payments to contractors or companies from its accounts, Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Prasanna Gunasena said. He made the remarks at a media briefing responding to allegations by MP…
Professionals urge stronger cybersecurity governance after Finance Ministry breach
The Digital Trust Alliance, together with a coalition of professional organisations in Sri Lanka, has called on the government to strengthen cybersecurity governance and institutional resilience across the public sector following recent incidents involving government financial systems. Addressing President Anura…
Firearm threat : MP Archchuna Ramanathan remanded
Jaffna MP Archchuna Ramanathan, who was arrested this morning by Ilavalai Police, has been ordered to be remanded until April 29 by the Mallakam Magistrate’s Court. The MP was produced before the court following his arrest over allegations that he…
Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund remains safe, says Deputy Finance Minister
Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando assured today that the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund remains safe and protected. Addressing the media today, he said that all expenditures related to the Fund are subject to parliamentary approval and existing legal…
SLC to name a women’s cricket tournament under late ‘Gwen Herat’
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has decided to dedicate the ‘Major Club Women’s 50-Over Tournament’ in memory of the late Gwen Herat, the founding president of the Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Association. According to an SLC statement, this decision has been…