UNP slams sudden CID visit to Ranil residence despite health condition
The United National Party (UNP) has condemned what it described as a sudden visit by officers of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to the residence of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe to record a statement from his wife, Prof. Maithree Wickremesinghe….
PM says a proper inquiry is underway to take action against those responsible for the Treasury cyber theft
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Israel PM Netanyahu reveals prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. In a statement, Netanyahu said his annual medical report had been delayed by two months at his request to avoid its release during the…
“There’s a major issue concerning the country’s financial security” – Opposition Leader
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G.C.E. A/L exam application deadline ends at midnight today
The deadline for submitting applications for this year’s G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination will close at midnight on Friday (24), the Department of Examinations said. Applications must be submitted online only, the department said, adding that the deadline will not…
Police urge passengers to complain about overcharging in buses
Sri Lanka Police have announced that legal action will be taken against bus operators who charge passengers more than the stipulated fares. The warning follows public complaints that both the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) and private buses engaged in…
Iran’s Foreign Minister to visit Islamabad on Friday, Pakistan says
Iran’s top diplomat is expected to travel to Pakistan by this weekend for talks, two Pakistani officials said on Friday. The officials declined to provide any other details about Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s visit, other than to say he…
Microsoft and Meta to cut thousands of jobs
Microsoft and Meta, the company behind Instagram and WhatsApp, are planning to make significant cuts to their respective workforces as spending on artificial intelligence (AI) finds a new high gear. Meta said it was laying off about 8,000 workers, or…
Complaint lodged with CID over cyber‑attack on Public Administration Ministry website
Minister of Public Administration Chandana Abeyratne says a complaint has been lodged with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding the cyber‑attack on the Ministry of Public Administration website. According to media reports, he said the complaint was made through the…
Liquor shops closed for 3 days in May
The Department of Excise has announced that all liquor shops will be closed for three days in May in view of the Vesak festival and International Workers’ Day. According to the department, liquor stores will be closed on May 01,…