NDB commissions Deloitte for forensic review into fraud incident
National Development Bank PLC (NDB) has commissioned Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP to conduct a forensic review into the facts and circumstances surrounding the recent fraud incident, the bank disclosed in a filing to the Colombo Stock Exchange dated April…
Medical data of half a million Britons listed for sale on Chinese website
The medical data of half a million volunteers to Biobank, the UK’s health information database, has been offered for sale online, the British government has said. Technology minister Ian Murray told the Commons on Thursday the charity had told the…
US offers up to $10 million reward targeting Southeast Asia scam-linked funds
The U.S. Department of State has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the seizure or recovery of funds linked to money laundering operations run out of the Tai Chang scam centres in Burma. The…
Coastal train services limited after train derailment
Train services on the coastal line were severely disrupted this morning (24) after the Sagarika train, operating from Beliatta to Maradana, derailed near the Wadduwa railway station. According to the Railway Department, services from Colombo have been restricted to Panadura,…
CMC marks New Year with Tree Planting Drive
Eight Mee trees were planted along Sangaraja Mawatha in Colombo 10 by the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), at 9:01 am on Thursday, the auspicious time for tree planting during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. Mayor Vraîe Cally Balthazaar, who…
UAE launches ambitious AI‑driven government model
Under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates has unveiled a new government model that will see half of all government sectors, services, and operations powered by Agentic AI within two years. Prime…
Above 75 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today (24), according to the Department of Meteorology. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely in some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and…
India slams Trump’s ‘hellhole’ comment
India has sharply criticised US President Donald Trump after he amplified remarks describing India as a “hellhole” in a repost linked to the US birthright citizenship debate. Responding to the controversy, India’s Ministry of External Affairs said the comments were…
Watch: Powerful moment as Walk for Peace reaches Kandy mosque
A powerful moment of unity unfolded in Kandy as the ongoing “Walk for Peace” reached a mosque in the city during its seven-day journey across Sri Lanka. A large and diverse crowd, representing different races, religions, and ethnic communities, gathered…
IN–SLN DIVEX 2026 underway in Colombo
The fourth India–Sri Lanka Diving Exercise (DIVEX 2026), currently underway in Colombo, is reinforcing maritime cooperation and professional ties between the two countries. The exercise, involving the Indian Navy and the Sri Lanka Navy, focus on complex underwater operations, including…