Railways working to clear Wadduwa derailment, alternative transport arranged
The Railway Department says it is working to remove the obstruction caused by the derailment of the “Sagarika” train near the Wadduwa railway station today (24). The department said in a statement that plans are in place to clear at…
Public warned of fraudsters misusing NIC Office name & website
The Department for Registration of Persons has issued a public warning after it was revealed that certain parties are misusing the department’s hotline number and name to obtain personal information and commit financial fraud. According to the statement, calls have…
PM says investigation underway over treasury cyber theft, accuses opposition of baseless claims
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says the government is taking the necessary legal action regarding the recent financial fraud involving unauthorized access to the computer system of the Department of External Resources under the Ministry of Finance. She noted that investigations…
Police warn over new digital banking scam via WhatsApp and Telegram
Sri Lanka Police have issued a public warning about a dangerous new financial fraud being carried out through malicious “.apk” files sent via WhatsApp and Telegram. According to the Police, these files are often disguised as wedding invitations, electricity bills,…
US special forces soldier arrested after allegedly winning $400,000 on Maduro raid
A US special forces soldier involved in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was arrested and charged for allegedly betting on that operation, netting him $400,000 in profits. According to an indictment unsealed Thursday, Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van…
PM Harini joins “Walk for Peace” event in Kandy
The third day of the “Walk for Peace” pilgrimage commenced this morning (24) in front of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy. Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and the Maha Sangha of both monastic chapters participated in today’s…
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (24), compared to Thursday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 313.62 to Rs. 314.03, while…
Johnston granted bail after four months in remand
Former Minister Johnston Fernando was granted bail by the Wattala Magistrate’s Court, after being in remand custody for four months in connection with the case linked to the misuse of a Lanka Sathosa lorry. When the case was taken up…
Ranil’s wife questioned by CID at home
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is currently recording a statement from Prof. Maithree Wickremesinghe, the wife of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. According to reports, CID officials had visited the former President’s residence in Colombo, where the statement is being recorded. …
SLWJA accuses Presidential Media Advisor of obstructing, assaulting journalists at peace walk
The Sri Lanka Working Journalists’ Association (SLWJA) has strongly condemned the actions of Presidential Media Advisor Chandana Suriyabandara, accusing him of obstructing, assaulting, and intimidating two Lake House journalists covering the ongoing ‘Ehipassiko’ Monk Peace Walk. In a letter addressed…