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## CID and Financial Intelligence Unit launch probe into cyber theft during foreign currency payment: Ministry files complaint with relevant authorities

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- A specialised investigation into a theft carried out by cyber hackers who accessed the computer systems of the Department of Foreign Resources under the Ministry of Finance, Pla... Read More


24 injured as private bus hits tree near Upparu bridge

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- A private bus traveling from Trincomalee to Mutur veered off the road and collided with a tree near the Upparu River bridge on the Trincomalee-Batticaloa main road. The inciden... Read More


Sri Lanka encouraged to boost garment exports to Europe

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Sri Lankan apparel exports to the European market should increase further, stated Vanina Paoli-Gagin, Chair of the France-Sri Lanka Parliamentary Friendship Group of the French ... Read More


Treasury payment of USD 2.5 million allegedly diverted to hackers

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- A payment of $2.5 million released by the General Treasury to settle a foreign debt failed to reach the intended recipient and was reportedly diverted to a computer hacker or a ... Read More


EPF exits six listed companies in 2025

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) completely sold its shares in six companies listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange during 2025, according to the latest fund data. The number ... Read More


Sri Lanka aims to double insurance penetration by 2030

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- A comprehensive seven-pillar strategy to double insurance penetration by 2030 and triple it by 2035 was launched by the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka. The Insura... Read More


Aswasuma allowance credited today

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Elderly benefits under the Aswasuma welfare scheme will be credited to the bank accounts of relevant recipients today (22), according to the Welfare Benefits Board. Payments wi... Read More


Shower exceeding 75mm today

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The Department of Meteorology forecasts showers or thundershowers at most places of the island after 1.00 pm. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in Wester... Read More


Hiru denies all allegations by Lalkantha, demands will not be complied with. A strong response from Hiru!

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- A strong response has been sent to the letter of demand issued to Hiru News by the lawyer of Agriculture Minister K D Lalkantha, regarding his declaration of assets. The legal ... Read More


Compensation for homes damaged by cyclone Ditwah to be finalised by May

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Government-approved compensation of Rs. 500,000 for houses partially damaged by Cyclone Ditwah must be paid to beneficiaries before the end of May, except in cases involving exc... Read More