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The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development says it has already lodged complaints with law enforcement agencies and other relevant institutions regarding the theft committed by cyber hackers who breached the computer system of the External Resources Department of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.Based on identified information relating to a foreign currency payment in January 2026, the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development informed the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SL-CERT) and the Computer Crime Investigation Division of the Sri Lanka Police, according to the statement. Based on the investigations carried out, a complaint was…

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath has held a telephone conversation with Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran.During the call, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed appreciation for the Sri Lankan government’s efforts in the rescue operation for the sailors of the IRIS Dena and for assisting in the transfer of the bodies of the crew of the IRIS Dena and other Iranian naval personnel back to Iran, according to the Iranian Embassy in Sri Lanka.The Foreign Minister of Iran, while outlining the alleged crimes committed by the United States and Israel against Iran,…

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to establish a structured mechanism to monitor the implementation of recommendations related to the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks.Approval had previously been granted at the Cabinet meeting held on May 17, 2021, to implement the recommendations of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry on the Easter Sunday Attacks, as well as those of the then Sectoral Oversight Committee on National Security, aimed at preventing the recurrence of such incidents.However, since no systematic, formal, and sustainable mechanism has yet been established to monitor the practical implementation of the said recommendations, there is currently no effective mechanism…

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western, North-Central, Southern and Uva provinces and in Ampara, and Batticaloa districts.The advisory issued at noon today (22) will be in effect until 11.30 p.m.Accordingly, thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western, North-Central, Southern, Uva provinces, and in Ampara, Batticaloa districts after 1.00 p.m.There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers, it added. The general public has been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity.

The Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 will be held from July 10 to August 5, 2026.The sixth edition of the much-anticipated T20 league will be played across four venues:Singhalese Sports Club (SSC) grounds, ColomboR. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPICS), ColomboPallekele International Cricket Stadium (PICS), KandyRangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium (RDICS), DambullaMeanwhile, the online portal for foreign player registration will open on May 4, Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement.The tournament will be conducted by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the owner of the LPL, in partnership with The IPG Group, the event rights holder of the tournament.The Lanka Premier League,…

Wasim Khan will step down as the ICC’s general manager, cricket after four years in the role.Wasim took over from Geoff Allardice in May 2022, after Allardice assumed the CEO role at the ICC. Wasim had arrived at the ICC after nearly three years as the PCB’s CEO.Wasim was the first British-born Muslim to play county cricket, turning out for Warwickshire in the mid-to-late 90s. A left-handed batter, he played 58 first-class matches and 30 List A matches for Warwickshire, Sussex and Derbyshire. He was part of Warwickshire’s county title-winning campaign in 1995, averaging nearly 50 through the season.He has…

Sri Lanka’s economic growth rate in 2026 is projected to be lower than the growth recorded in 2025, according to Professor in Economics at the Department of Economics, Priyanga Dunusinghe of the University of Colombo.He made these remarks during the Ada Derana ‘Big Focus’ programme held today (April 22).Professor Dunusinghe noted that recent data indicates an around a 30% decline in tourist arrivals this year. He further pointed out that the agricultural sector has been adversely affected by unfavorable weather and climatic conditions.Additionally, he warned of a potential slowdown in overall economic activity, citing rising production costs in the industrial…

Opposition members of the Parliamentary Committee appointed to investigate the release of 323 containers from the Colombo Harbour that were not subjected to mandatory physical inspection have submitted a proposal requesting the summoning of several high-ranking officials to give evidence.The committee has been tasked with examining the release of the containers without mandatory inspection and presenting findings, recommendations and proposals regarding the incident.In the proposal, opposition MPs have requested that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, be called before the committee. They have also sought the appearance of Bimal Rathnayake…

A former Chief Legal Officer (retired) of the Ministry of Health has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption.The arrest was made in connection with an investigation based on a complaint received by the Commission. While serving as a legal officer, the individual had facilitated leasing a building to the Ministry of Health.Subsequently, in order to extend the lease period, he had prepared three lease agreements and had requested a sum of Rs. 4,134,887 as fees for drafting those agreements. He had already received Rs. 2,000,000 and had been requesting the remaining amount.Out…

An individual has been killed in an accident involving a motorcycle and a luxury jeep along the Siyambalanduwa– Ethimale road.The motorcyclist and the pillion rider were seriously injured following the clash, police stated.One of the injured individuals has succumbed to his injuries after being admitted to the hospital.The deceased was a 27-year-old resident of Siyambalanduwa.Siyambalanduwa Police are conducting further investigations into the accident.