Sensitive info of state owned websites leaked?

Sensitive information of two Sri Lankan state websites have been leaked to a hacker forum, a cyber threat intelligence platform claimed last week.

China sees the ‘necessity of fair burden-sharing’

While confirming that the Export-Import Bank of China, as the official bilateral creditor, provided a financing support document to Sri Lanka, China on Wednesday reiterated that it sees the ‘necessity of fair burden-sharing’ when it comes to Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring.

Politicians behind preventing police probe Easter Sunday attack: Catholic Church

Offering promotions to senior police officers who have been held responsible for the failure to prevent the Easter Sunday attacks cannot be accepted, the Catholic Church said yesterday.

Rohitha Rajapaksa’s credit card lost; transactions made fraudulently

The Narahenpita Police informed the Colombo Additional Magistrate today that they had launched an investigation in connection with a fraudulent online transaction of nearly 400 US dollars from former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son Rohitha Rajapaksa’s credit card.

Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga starts a new innings

Sri Lankan cricketer Wanindu Hasaranga tied the knot at Water’s Edge Hotel, starting a new innings in his life on Thursday.

Playing only five Tests a year very disappointing: Mathews

Sri Lankan batter Angelo Mathews said today that it is so disappointing to see Sri Lanka will be playing only five Test matches this year.

Don’t make plans for Valentine’s Day 2046! - NASA warns

NASA has warned a city-destroying asteroid about the size of the Leaning Tower of Pisa could hit Earth on Valentine’s Day in 2046.

Trinity rout Royal to record unprecedented wins

Trinity College Kandy achieved an unprecedented double win over Royal College Colombo, recording a six wicket win and qualifying for the semi-final of the Under 19 Inter-School Tier 1 school cricket tournament at the Asgiriya Stadium in Kandy.

HRCSL summons Public Security Minister

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has decided to conduct an investigation into the actions of the police and security forces to control the protests held in Colombo and Kelaniya on March 7 and 8.

Punishment for answering a call while crossing the road? Man cuts off another man’s ear

A young man’s ear was cut off by another individual just because the victim was speaking on his mobile phone while crossing the road at Metigahatenna in Badulla yesterday, police said.

NPP lawyers urge IGP to provide report on tear-gas, water used on protesters

Lawyers for National People’s Power (NPP), under Right to Information Act (RTI) have requested the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to provide a full report on tear gas and water used to disperse protesters.

Job opportunities open up for Sri Lankans in Italy

The Italian government will accept applications for jobs offered to non-European countries from March 27, 2023, the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) said.

Suspicions if hazardous smoke used to suppress protests: AKD

Claiming that two individuals who came under tear-gas attack recently had died, the National People’s Power (NPP) said they have reasonable doubt whether hazardous smoke was being used to suppress the protests that are taking place in the country.

STC chairman lodges complaint with CID against elements spreading rumours

The Chairman of the Sri Lanka State Trading (General) Corporation (STC) today lodged a complaint over several groups for spreading various malicious rumors about the corruption involved in importing eggs.

Mendis scores half-century, Sri Lanka on 305 for 6 at stumps on day one

Kusal Mendis scored the fastest fifty by an overseas player in a Test in New Zealand setting up Sri Lanka for a productive opening day in their first Test against New Zealand.

DMT issues WhatsApp contact to inform vehicles that emit excessive smoke

The Emission Testing Division of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) today announced a special WhatsApp contact detail (0703500525) to inform the department about vehicles that emit excessive smoke.

Action to be taken against policemen who entered university premises: Susil

Ministry of Home Affairs and Police Department have been requested to take action against the policemen who had entered the university premises during the recent protests, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha told Parliament today.

Six Sri Lankans attempt to flee to New Zealand foiled

The Q branch of the Tamil Nadu police has over the past two days foiled alleged attempts by at least six Sri Lankan Tamils to leave the country illegally for New Zealand by sea.

Special commodity levy on imported potatoes up

The government has decided to increase the special commodity levy on a kilogram of imported potatoes by Rs. 30.

Thailand’s monkey labour issue could pave way for SL to boost coconut milk exports

Sri Lanka could get the opportunity to increase the export of its coconut-based products in the near future, as international companies are moving away from procuring from Thailand— a key supplier— due to the usage of monkey labour.

New anti-corruption law in Parliament soon as IMF considers Sri Lanka’s loan

The government will bring in an anti-corruption bill to Parliament shortly, as agreed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) when entering a staff-level agreement last September, Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Bandula Gunawardana said.

Rupee likely to lose fifth of its value by end of this year, says Fitch

The Sri Lankan rupee, which gained briskly in the last couple of weeks over the hopes of the island nation securing a deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), may resume declines by the end of 2023 and is likely to lose a fifth of its value, according to Fitch Solutions.

School over country?

Three junior cricketers, who are part of the national Under 19 squad scheduled to travel to the United Arab Emirates for a tri-nation tournament next week, have been given permission to join the team late owing to their involvement in their respective school big matches.

Three key women instrumental in helping SL during its troubled period: President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe today said that three women were instrumental in helping Sri Lanka during its troubled period.

Will not accept any MP post: PUCSL Chairman

’’I will not accept any post as a national list MP from any political party,’’ Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Chairman Janaka Rathnayaka said.

SL Core Group expresses concern over ‘heavy-handed’ responses to protestors

The Core Group on Sri Lanka on Tuesday expressed concern over ‘heavy-handed’ responses to peaceful protests in Sri Lanka and also reiterated the Sri Lankan government must safeguard rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression.

SL receive total school uniform fabric from China

While completing the total of 70% of school uniform materials donated by the Chinese government, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha today accepted the remaining 40% of them at the ministry.

A/L results may be delayed if TU action by teachers continues: Susil

Releasing of results of GCE Advanced level exam 2022 will be delayed and GCE Advanced level examination 2023 will have to postponed if the trade union action launched by teachers who are marking answer papers continue further, Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha told Parliament today.

17 ships sail into Colombo Port turned back due to recent protest by port TUs: Minister

Seventeen ships that arrived at Colombo Port turned back due to the recent protest by the port trade unions, Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said today.

Fuel QR quota to be topped every Tuesdays

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said today that the weekly top-up day for the National Fuel Pass QR Quota will be changed to Tuesdays instead of Sundays.