Treasury Secretary not a dual citizen, Minister Jayatissa

Dismissing growing speculation, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said Finance Ministry Secretary Harshana Suriyapperuma was not a dual citizen during his time in public office.

Sandwich boys exploited by sadism at schools rugby

First came the purported attack on a rugby referee in a mafia like pursuit by a group of thugs on motorcycles.

India-Sri Lanka land bridge: time for wavering over: Indian envoy

Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha renewed the call for the need to build a land link between Sri Lanka and India and said the time for wavering is over.

Sri Lanka’s new VAT rules could have negative outcome on tourism, telecom, IT sectors

The government’s latest move to expand the Value Added Tax (VAT) net to the digital economy, effective July 1, has triggered alarm bells across multiple sectors.

Former SLPP MP nabbed over Rs. 21.3 mn Romania job scam

A former Member of Parliament affiliated with the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has been arrested over an alleged large-scale foreign employment scam involving more than Rs. 21.3 million, The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) said.

’’Cricket doesn’t have to be left-wing’’: Bimal on Eran’s appointment

Minister Bimal Rathnayake defended the appointment of Eran Wickramaratne as Chairman of the Cricket Restructuring Committee, while dismissing concerns over political differences and stressing the need for capable leadership in reviving the sport.

Poland to complain to EU over alleged fraud in Sri Lanka’s e-passport personalization tender procedure

The Polish government is contemplating lodging a complaint with the EU over an allegedly fraudulent e-passport personalization tender procedure by the Sri Lankan government after the Polish Security Printing Works (PWPW) and six other international bidders were rejected without any credible explanations.

CID seeks FBI assistance into US $2.5 Million cyber heist

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has sought the assistance of the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to widen the probe into the cyber fraud that resulted in the loss of US$2.5 million from the national Treasury, a senior officer told the Daily Mirror.

Alleged pre-Easter attack warning messages surface

Sri Lankan activist Oshala Herath has released a series of screenshots purportedly showing WhatsApp exchanges between the Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) and the Defence Ministry Secretary, allegedly warning of a possible terrorist attack prior to April 21, 2019.

Vehicle prices set to rise from May 1 on SSCL hike

Imported vehicle prices in Sri Lanka are expected to increase from May 1 following a 2.5% hike in the Social Security Contribution Levy (SSCL) and the continued appreciation of the US dollar.

Gazette issued on VAT amendments effective from July 1

The Gazette notification outlining amendments to the Value Added Tax (VAT), scheduled to take effect from July 1, has been issued by the Ministry of Financial Planning and Economic Development.

Over 120 foreign nationals arrested in Rajagiriya

The police have arrested at least 120 foreign nationals during a raid at a location on Meda Welikada Road in Rajagiriya. The group was taken into custody following reports of their involvement in large-scale illegal financial transactions and other illicit operations conducted within the country.

37 foreign nationals arrested in Talangama cybercrime raid

A total of 37 foreign nationals, including a woman, have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in computer-related crimes following a raid in Talangama.

Govt. moves to tighten foreign travel rules for monks

The government is moving to strictly enforce and update regulations governing the foreign travel of Buddhist monks, aiming to restore order and address serious misconduct within the clergy.

Journalists manhandled, barred from usual coverage at SJB May Day rally

Media personnel who were present to cover the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) May Day rally this afternoon were not allowed to engage in the usual coverage as they were chased away.

President signals intensified anti-corruption drive, targets major cases

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government is intensifying legal action against corruption and organised crime, claiming that a series of high-profile cases are moving through the courts under strengthened state institutions.

Tight security, traffic plans in place for nationwide May Day events

Police have deployed thousands of officers, including Special Task Force personnel and intelligence units, across the country for security and traffic management during today’s May Day rallies and parades.

Treasury heist takes a dark turn

Against the backdrop of ongoing investigations into the disappearance of US$2.5 million from the treasury account, an official from the Finance Ministry who was under probe had been found dead in his home garden in Kuliyapitiya yesterday.

Finance Ministry official suspended over USD 2.5m cyber fraud found dead

An official of the External Resources Department (ERD) of the Ministry of Finance who was among four officials suspended in late April 2026 pending a disciplinary inquiry into a USD 2.5 million cyber fraud, was found dead in Kuliyapitiya, police said.

NPP insists Rajapaksa’s money will be found

The National People’s Power (NPP) yesterday reiterated that the government is conducting investigations into the money allegedly hidden in foreign countries by leaders during previous governments with the support of those particular countries.

All out: End of an Empire?

Eventually and finally the Empire that was Sri Lanka Cricket came to its long-awaited end yesterday as incumbent president Shammi Silva and his executive committee decided to officially step down, making way for what many believe could be the beginning of a new era for the country’s best-known passion and most marketable brand name.

Eran Wickramaratne appointed Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket Transformation Committee

Former Member of Parliament Eran Wickramaratne has been appointed as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Cricket Transformation Committee, following a sweeping administrative overhaul at Maitland Place.

Electric train project for Colombo suburbs discussed

Plans to introduce electric train services in parallel with the existing railway system were a key focus at a high-level discussion held this morning (29) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

SLC chief Shammi Silva resigns

Sri Lanka Cricket President Shammi Silva has officially resigned from his post with immediate effect, the board said in a statement.

Another USD 625,000 goes missing

Days after a major controversy took the nation by storm over the missing USD 2.5 million money heist which went missing from the Treasury which was to be paid to Australia’s Export Finance Agency, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday revealed another shocking theft claiming that USD 625,000 which had been released by the Sri Lanka Post to be paid to the US Post had also gone missing.

Shammi Silva, SLC Executive Committee decide to resign

Shammi Silva, President of Sri Lanka Cricket, along with the SLC Executive Committee, has decided to step down following a special committee meeting held today.

Tense situation during protest outside Treasury Secretary’s residence

A tense situation arose during a protest outside the residence of Treasury Secretary Harshana Suriyapperuma today.

Cancer patients battle for treatment

Many cancer patients in Sri Lanka are facing life-threatening delays as broken machines and disrupted services cripple access to timely treatment and diagnosis, forcing them into long waiting lists.

Biker gang hunts down referee in high drama

Schools rugby which according to experts is the next best commercial commodity after the Sri Lanka cricket team was rocked in its very first week of the League championship with another referee assaulted or escaping serious bodily injury by a whisker after Saturday’s match involving DS Senanayake College who suffered an embarrassing defeat at the hands of a promising Sri Sumangala College team.

Daily Mirror raises concern over unauthorized use of exclusive content

The Daily Mirror has expressed regret and concern over the unauthorized use of its exclusive news content by several online and social media-based news platforms.