Mahanayake Thera’s want action against impostors

The Mahanayake Theras yesterday called for action against impostors who were arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport for carrying drugs.

Australian officers currently assisting investigations in SL

Australian officers are currently assisting with Sri Lanka’s investigation into the incident in which cyber criminals stole US $ 2.5 million after breaching the computer systems of the Finance Ministry, according to Australian High

Surge in scams raises alarm over financial fraud and data theft in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is witnessing a troubling surge in sophisticated scams, with fraudsters increasingly exploiting public trust, government identities, and digital platforms to steal personal and financial information.

Fitch warns Asia faces higher food inflation risk

Fitch Ratings has warned that emerging markets in Asia could face rising cost pressures across agribusiness and food supply chains if a prolonged US-Iran conflict disrupts global fertiliser supplies during the planting season.

Govt. should resign and hold a snap poll: Joint Opposition

Taking the government to task on a series of recent scams including the hacking of $ 2.5 million, the joint opposition yesterday said the entire Cabinet should resign and pave the way for a snap election.

Iranian warship IRIS Booshehr still in SL waters despite crew repatriation

Despite more than 200 Iranian crew members rescued by Sri Lanka from two warships being repatriated, the Iranian Navy vessel IRIS Booshehr remains in Trincomalee waters after being detained in March 2026 following engine failure near Colombo in the aftermath of the sinking of IRIS Dena, the Daily Mirror learns.

Police probe sought over alleged USD 2.5 Mn Treasury payment misdirection

A complaint has been lodged with the Inspector General of Police calling for an immediate investigation into an alleged misdirection of a USD 2.5 million payment made by the Sri Lankan Treasury.

Personalised vehicle number plates planned after system upgrade

The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) plans to introduce personalised vehicle number plates featuring customers’ names once its existing system is upgraded, officials told the Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (COPF).

Complaint already lodged with law enforcement agencies over theft by cyber hackers: Ministry

The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development said it has already lodged complaints with law enforcement agencies and other relevant institutions regarding the theft committed by cyber hackers who breached the computer system of the External Resources Department of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.

Let Parliament decide on probe on hacking of dollars 2.5 million: Free Lawyers

Whilst revealing that a sum of US dollars 2.5 million which the government sent to a certain donor as a payment of an installment has been hacked on December 31 last year, the Free Lawyers Organisation yesterday urged Speaker to get Parliament to come up with a proper investigation mechanism.

Sri Lanka chooses Chinese currency to pay for Russian oil transactions

Sri Lanka, which is planning to purchase crude oil from Russia, has agreed to settle payments in Chinese Renminbi (RMB), newly appointed Energy Minister Aruna Karunatilake said.

Speaker will decide on appointing Parliamentary committee: Nalinda

Admits reports of US dollars 2.5 million paid by the treasury as a debt payment reportedly falling into the hands of a computer hacker, the government yesterday said Speaker will decide whether to appoint a committee to probe the incident after studying the letter sent by PC Maithri Gunaratne on the matter.

Officials of ‘Deep State’ obstructing investigations on Easter Sunday attacks: Cardinal

Highlighting that there is a ‘Deep State’ that controls the present government, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith yesterday alleged that those officers in the deep state are out to obstruct the investigations on Easter

Sri Lanka on the brink of a crippling medicine shortage

Sri Lanka is on the brink of a crippling medicine shortage, including essential and life saving medicines, that threatens to paralyze both public and private healthcare sectors, the Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI)

Chaotic weather grips Sri Lanka with rain and heat warnings

Sri Lanka is expected to experience a mix of wet and warm conditions, creating a hybrid climate across the island, the Department of Meteorology said.

Anura Karunathilaka sworn in as Energy Minister He also serves as the Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday appointed Anura Karunathilaka as the new Minister of Energy.

Get the assistance of a foreign Central Bank to probe NDB issue: Ravi K

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake should intervene and get the assistance of any foreign Central Bank to carry out a forensic audit to conduct a probe on Rs 13.2 billion fraud at the National Development Bank (NDB), Democratic National Alliance (DNA) MP Ravi Karunanayake said yesterday.

Trinco energy hub: Project complex with significant financial outlays - Indian Foreign Secretary

Asserting that there is no further time to lose on strategic projects such as the Trincomalee energy hub, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said yesterday that although a timeline has not yet been established, discussions are in progress, given the complexity of the project and its significant financial outlays.

Energy Minister used as a scapegoat to cover up breach of trust by the Cabinet: Joint Opposition

The resignation of Power and Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody is an attempt to cover up a serious breach of collective responsibility by the Cabinet, the Joint Opposition said.

Will Kumara Jayakody’s resignation trigger a Cabinet reshuffle?

A Cabinet reshuffle becomes inevitable if President Anura Kumara Dissanayake picks someone from the current board of Ministers to fill the Energy Ministry portfolio that fell vacant after the resignation of Kumara Jayakody from the post.

GMOA comes under criticism from rank and file

The recent strike launched by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has come under criticism, with sources claiming it was poorly organized and failed to pressure the Government.

Health sector heading for crisis due to multiple challenges: Doctors’ Union

The Doctors’ Trade Union Alliance for Medical and Civil Rights has warned that Sri Lanka’s health sector is heading towards a serious crisis due to multiple challenges, including shortages of doctors and other

Govt. MP who chairs COPE accused of attempting to suppress probe on coal fraud: Opposition MP

In what appears to be a serious allegation, Opposition MP Dayasiri Jayasekera yesterday told Parliament that Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Chairman Nishantha Samaraweera attempted to inflict

China assures uninterrupted fuel supply to Sri Lanka amid Middle East tensions

Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong said there will be no fuel shortage in Sri Lanka, assuring continued support from China despite global uncertainties linked to the Middle East crisis.

Fake driver’s license racket uncovered at Werahera DMT

Police have uncovered a racket involving the issuance of counterfeit driver’s licenses targeting individuals visiting the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) in Werahera.

Firecracker industry faces supply strain despite strong demand

The All Ceylon Fireworks Manufacturers Association (ACFMA) says the firecracker industry is experiencing steady demand ahead of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year season, although supply has

Group of schoolchildren consuming liquor arrested

A group of schoolchildren from a leading school in the Haldumulla area were arrested yesterday for consuming liquor during school hours. All of them were about 16 years of age.

Summon Central Bank officials before Privileges Committee: MP

Accusing Central Bank officials of continued unilateral conduct, opacity, arrogance or ignorance, and an apparent disregard for parliamentary accountability, Opposition MP Ravi Karunanayake yesterday called

New Year kevili table cost has increased by 7% from 2025 to 2026

The cost of ingredients required to assort a traditional “kevili” table for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year has gone up by 7.0% in 2026 compared to 2025, and by 2.5 times compared to 2019 - prior to the pandemic and the economic crisis.

Middle East war poses significant challenges to Sri Lanka – IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that despite the gains, Sri Lanka continues to face significant challenges due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.