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The US Embassy in Colombo has rejected certain local media reports which claim that a “team” from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrived in Sri Lanka to support the investigation into the USD 2.5 million cyber fraud involving Treasury funds. “No such deployment has occurred,” a spokesperson for the embassy said in reference to the claims. She stated that, as is standard practice in many countries, the United States maintains an FBI Legal Attaché presence at the Embassy to coordinate ongoing law enforcement cooperation with host nation counterparts when requested.The US Embassy official emphasised that accuracy matters, particularly on sensitive…

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) states that more than 27,000 individuals across the island have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions.According to a report issued by the centre this afternoon (23), a total of 27,419 individuals from 6,907 families have been affected by the ongoing inclement weather.The disaster has impacted 34 Divisional Secretariat divisions across six districts, while one fatality has also been reported this far.Meanwhile, the report further notes that two houses have been completely destroyed, while another 807 houses have sustained partial damage due to the adverse weather conditions.

Further strengthening the presence of KTM motorcycles in Sri Lanka following theirreintroduction by David Pieris Motor Company (Private) Limited (DPMC), the latest showroom,KTM Peliyagoda, was recently opened in Peliyagoda at No. 389, Negombo Road, Peliyagoda.Mr. Naalaka Madugalle, Director and Chief Operating Officer, David Pieris Motor Company(Private) Limited along with Mr. Lakmal de Silva, Chief Officer – Vehicle Sales, Mr. AkilaElabodage, Divisional Manager – Vehicle Sales declared opened the new dealer showroom.The new state-of-the-art showroom offers motorcycle enthusiasts the opportunity to experienceKTM’s globally renowned range of performance motorcycles, including the Duke 160, Duke 250and Adventure 390 X models.DPMC officially reintroduced KTM…

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has held a bilateral meeting with Yvette Cooper MP, the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom.The Prime Minister was accompanied by Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Nimal Senadheera, along with officials from the Sri Lankan High Commission.Prime Minister Amarasuriya is currently undertaking an official visit to the UK to participate in the 43rd Commonwealth of Learning (COL) Board of Governors Meeting 2026.During the meeting, the Prime Minister conveyed Sri Lanka’s appreciation to the United Kingdom for the support extended in the aftermath of the Cyclone Ditwah, including ongoing rebuilding and recovery assistance,…

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced the estimated retail price ranges for several essential food items for the week from May 18 to May 24, 2026.The CAA stated that these estimated price ranges are released to the media on a weekly basis to inform consumers of prevailing market prices.The estimated retail price ranges for selected essential food items are as follows:

One in every three people in Sri Lanka is suffering from high blood pressure, the Ministry of Health has stated.Speaking at a media briefing held at the Health Ministry, the Director of the Non-Communicable Diseases Unit Dr. Shreeni Alahapperuma said illnesses caused by hypertension account for nearly 34 percent of deaths reported in the country.She stated that high blood pressure often does not present noticeable symptoms, making regular medical check-ups important, particularly for individuals over the age of 35.Dr. Alahapperuma advised the public to check their blood pressure at least once every six months or annually in order to identify…

Sri Lanka Police say complaints regarding lost, misplaced and stolen mobile phones are reported daily to police stations across the country, warning that such devices can be misused if they fall into the wrong hands.The Police Media Division stated that stolen or lost phones are often used for anti-social and illegal activities, with owners sometimes becoming unintended victims due to sensitive personal and financial data stored on the devices.Accordingly, Police have urged the general public to take immediate precautionary steps in the event of a phone loss or theft, including deactivating the SIM card through the relevant service provider to…

The government will not request an increase in electricity tariffs from the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) until September, according to the Minister of Energy, Anura Karunathilaka.The Energy Minister made the statement in Parliament today (21) while responding to a question raised by Member of Parliament Ravi Karunanayake during the oral questions session.Addressing concerns over the recent increase in the US dollar and the impact of the Middle East crisis on energy costs, Minister Karunathilaka said the direct impact of the latest electricity tariff revision would mainly affect consumers using more than 180 electricity units.He further stated that…

The National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa, has responded to accusations related to the Easter Sunday attacks’ probe stating that it is no secret that he visited Sivasathurai Chandrakanthan, alias ‘Pillayan’, while the latter was in prison during the 2018/2019 period.Rajapaksa made this statement in a post on his ‘X’ account, after his name was mentioned during today’s court proceedings when the progress of investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks was reported to the court by the Attorney General’s Department.Former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Suresh Sallay, who is…

The government has decided to lift the regulations previously imposed on the use of fuel and electricity in view of the Vesak festival, according to the Office of the Prime Minister.The final coordination meeting on the “Buddha Rashmi Vesak Zone” was held at Temple Trees under the patronage of Secretary to the Prime Minister, Pradeep Saputhanthri.The discussions mainly focused on the arrangements of the Buddha Rashmi Vesak Zone and the management of energy consumption during the period of the Vesak celebrations.During the meeting, participants were informed of the government’s decision to lift the regulations previously imposed on the use of…