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Probe continues into $2.5M stolen in foreign payment hack

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- Investigations into the theft of dollars during foreign payments continue to take place, according to Cabinet Spokesperson, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa. The Minister made this st... Read More


Felicitations continue for the Hiru Media Network as it clinches 2 unique awards at the SLASSCOM National Ingenuity Awards

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- Hiru Media Network secured two unique accolades at the 8th SLASSCOM National Ingenuity Awards 2026, held last evening. Recognised for its artificial intelligence-powered end-to-... Read More


Five arrested over attempt to sell antique stone

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- Five suspects preparing to sell an exceptional stone suspected to possess antique value for twenty million rupees were arrested by the Pulmudai police. The Police Headquarters s... Read More


Opposition shaken by rule of law, says Oshani Umayanga

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- The opposition, which was stranded without any proper direction, now found a topic in Salley, National People's Power Member of Parliament Oshani Umayanga says. The opposition i... Read More


Sallay's wife and lawyers appear before HRC

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- Officials of the Criminal Investigation Department, the wife of retired Major General Suresh Sallay, and his lawyers appeared before the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka toda... Read More


Free lawyers condemns government attempts to hunt down activists

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- Attempts by the government to hunt down political party leaders and activists under the guise of contempt of court allegations drew strong condemnation from the Free Lawyers orga... Read More


India donates defence and medical equipment worth 5 million dollars

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- The Indian government donated a stock of defence and medical equipment valued at five million US dollars to further strengthen the long-standing friendship and defence cooperatio... Read More


Blood test urged for children with fever after 48 hours

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- Children must undergo a blood test 48 hours after contracting a fever due to an increased risk of dengue, Paediatric Specialist Viraj Jayasinghe says. He mentioned this while pa... Read More


CID officers to be questioned over Sallay torture complaint

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- Officers from the Criminal Investigation Department will face further questioning today (16) regarding a complaint alleging that former State Intelligence Chief Retired Major Gen... Read More


Dengue reaches hyper-epidemic status in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- Dengue has now escalated to a hyper-epidemic status. Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Minister Professor Chandana Abeyrathne made this statement. ... Read More