Tamil Nadu polls 2026: Over 5.7 crore voters to decide triangular contest
Voters in Tamil Nadu will take part in an unprecedented triangular contest on Thursday, 23 April, in the 2026 Assembly elections. Polling will be held in a single phase across all 234 constituencies, from 7 am to 6 pm, at…
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 (23), according to the Department of Meteorology. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely in some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and…
What happened to $2.5 million of Sri Lankan peoples’ money?
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has raised serious concerns over the alleged disappearance of USD 2.5 million in public funds, questioning whether Sri Lanka may have defaulted on debt repayments if the intended creditor had not received multiple payments. In…
Selfie frenzy disrupts Walk for Peace, Aloka dog falls ill
A senior police officer has appealed to the public to avoid obstructing the Walk for Peace, refrain from crowding the route, and allow the monks to continue their journey peacefully. Speaking during a meeting attended by K. D. Lalkantha,…
Treasury cyber theft probe underway after email system breach: deputy minister
Deputy Minister of Finance Dr Anil Jayantha says complaints have been filed with law enforcement agencies following a cyber theft incident involving unauthorised access to the computer system of the Department of External Resources under the Ministry of Finance. He…
Police donate Rs. 9.6 million from one-day salaries to Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund
Police officers have donated Rs. 9,687,462 from one day’s salary to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, set up to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, the President’s Media Division said. The latest contribution brings total donations by police officers to…
Sri Lanka Finance Ministry confirms cyber hackers stole funds
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance says cyber hackers gained unauthorized access to the computer system of the External Resources Department and carried out a theft involving a foreign currency payment. The statement was issued hours after opposition figures alleged that…
Minister Nalinda says he has no information on President requesting SLC President’s resignation
Cabinet spokesperson Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that he has no information regarding reports of the President demanding the resignation of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva, noting that the matter has not been discussed at Cabinet level. The Minister’s…
One sentenced to death in 18-year-old police constable murder case
The Balapitiya High Court on Wednesday (22) sentenced one defendant to death and acquitted three others in connection with the fatal shooting of a police constable in Baddegama, concluding a trial that spanned 18 years. The death sentence was imposed…
Hiru TV responds to Lal Kantha, says he has no reputation to tarnish
Asia Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), which operates Hiru TV, has rejected a letter of demand sent over a news report concerning Minister K.D. Lal Kantha, stating the claims of defamation will not be accepted. In a legal response dated April 21,…