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The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SL CERT) today issued an alert to the public about the surge in fake messages being disseminated via social media and communication platforms, particularly WhatsApp. These deceptive messages are designed to fraudulently obtain personal and financial information by impersonating credible institutions, including banks, commercial organizations, and international bodies, according to the SL CERT.Recent observations by Sri Lanka CERT indicate that cybercriminals are using social media platforms, fake websites, SMS, and even postal services to reach potential victims. In many cases, these messages falsely promise donations, monetary rewards, high-value products, or services and request sensitive…

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) today rejected as ‘completely baseless’ the recent reports claiming that the CBSL has printed currency notes to the value of Rs. 100 billion through Sri Lanka’s open market operations.Issuing a clarification in this regard, the CBSL explained that providing liquidity through open market operations is among the general affairs carried out by the Central Bank.Further, the CBSL clarified that the open market operations are conducted to maintain price stability through managing the interest rate, and that this measure cannot be classified as mere money printing.Additionally, the statement highlighted that the said reports have…

The Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) has informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court that two suspects, who were arrested in relation to the investigations carried out according to the intelligence received regarding a plan to launch a terrorist attack targeting a tourist attraction in Sri Lanka, will be detained further for interrogations.The investigation officers have also submitted a highly confidential report regarding the progress of investigations to the Colombo Additional Magistrate Pasan Amarasena today (29).The Additional Magistrate, who considered the facts presented, ordered the TID to report further progress of the investigations to the court.On October 23, Israel’s national Security Council had…

India and China have reached a deal to end a military standoff at their disputed frontier, four years after a deadly clash along their border in the western Himalayas plunged ties to their lowest point in decades.Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told an Indian TV channel on Monday that the agreement on border patrols signalled that “the disengagement process with China has been completed. ”While the larger border dispute remains unresolved, the deal allows for the resumption of patrols along the border in the Ladakh region by soldiers of both countries – allowing them to underscore their respective territorial…

The Eye Unit of Teaching Hospital Jaffna, in collaboration with the Army Base Hospital-Palaly, successfully carried out a unique cataract surgery program from October 14 to 25, 2024 at Teaching Hospital Jaffna.According to Army media, Dr. M. Malaravan and a team of five consultant eye surgeons oversaw this effort, which gave over 2,000 free, high-quality cataract surgeries to people from remote areas in the Northern Province.Senior Army Officers, the Regional Director of Health Services-Jaffna, the Director of Teaching Hospital-Jaffna, and Other Ranks were present to mark the programme’s conclusion, it further said.

McDonald’s and its Sri Lankan franchise have entered a legal settlement mutually ending their relationship.McDonald’s Corporation and International Restaurant Systems (Private) Limited have entered a legal The franchise relationship that previously existed between them has ended.McDonald’s Corporation and International Restaurant Systems (Pvt) Ltd extend their gratitude to the public for their support during this period and encourage the public to disregard any rumors or speculation previously circulated in the media.settlement mutually agreeable to them, a statement said.

Dr. Nalinda Jayathissa, an executive member of the National People’s Power (NPP), emphasized that the recent loans obtained by the government have been strictly within the limits approved by Parliament. Addressing concerns over the rising national debt, Dr. Jayathissa highlighted that any borrowing has complied with these legislative restrictions.He further stated the need for reassessment in the next parliament, hinting at plans to revise the borrowing limits to facilitate better debt management. When questioned about the government’s ability to reduce taxes without increasing debt, Dr. Jayathissa explained that effective debt management could prevent excessive borrowing. Citing recent data, Dr. Jayathissa noted that…

A gazette extraordinary has been issued declaring every Divisional Secretariat Division of Sri Lanka to be an infected area or suspected area for African Swine Fever (AFS) and Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS).Issuing the gazette extraordinary, Director General of Animal Production and Health Chandrika Hemali Abeyrathna Kothalawala stated that this declaration was made by virtue and in the exercise of powers vested in her as African Swine Fever (AFS) and Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) are Specified Diseases within the meaning of the Animal Diseases Act, No. 59 of 1992 and the Order made thereunder and published in the Gazette…

The postal voting for the upcoming General Election 2024 is set to commence tomorrow (30). The Election Commission has announced that postal voting will take place at all police stations, District Secretariats, Election Commission Offices, and the Offices of the IGP, starting tomorrow.Additionally, it is also allowed to cast postal votes at these offices on November 4.In addition, for the armed forces and other government institutions, postal voting will be available on November 1 and November 4, the Election Commission said.The postal voters who could not vote within these days will be allowed to vote at their respective District Secretariat where…

Laugfs Gas PLC has announced that the current shortage of Laughs gas cylinders in the market will be resolved within the next two days.The Chairman of Laugfs Gas PLC, Dr. W.K.H. Wegapitiya stated that several regions of the island are experiencing a gas shortage due to distribution issues.He mentioned that due to the conflict situation in the Middle East the gas stocks imported by the Laughs Company were delayed, and the main Laugfs terminal was flooded.However, yesterday (28) a ship carrying a cargo of LP gas for Laugfs had arrived at Hambantota port.Accordingly, the Chairman of Laugfs Gas PLC, Dr.…