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Harshitha Samarawickrama blasted an unbeaten 49 off just 29 deliveries to set up Sri Lanka’s series-clinching win over Bangladesh in the second T20I at Sylhet. The visitors, riding on Samarawickrama’s flourish at the end, posted 154 and ran home comfortable victors by 21 runs.Asked to bat, Sri Lanka put together a substantial total, built on the back of a composed top-order effort and a strong finishing kick. Sri Lanka got off to a sedate start with Hasini Perera falling cheaply to Fariha Trisna. Captain Chamari Athapaththu and Imesha Dulani then stitched a 44-run stand at a steady pace before the…

An Assistant Director at the External Resources Department of the Finance Ministry, who had been interdicted over the alleged theft of USD 2.5 million by hackers, has reportedly been found dead under suspicious circumstances at his residence in Kuliyapitiya.He was reportedly found dead at his residence in Kuliyapitiya today by relatives who then proceeded to inform the police.Accordingly, police officers have already visited the scene and commenced preliminary investigations. The cause of death is yet to be ascertained as investigations are ongoing to determine whether the death was a suicide, accidental or a homicide. The Ministry of Finance had recently taken steps…

The Chairman of the newly appointed Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Transformation Committee, Eran Wickramaratne, has stated that the committee’s immediate priority is a complete overhaul of Sri Lanka Cricket’s governance structure, alongside the implementation of the proposed new constitution.In a statement issued, Eran Wickramaratne has stated that he accepted the position as Chairman of the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Transformation Committee following an invitation extended by the President and Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Sunil Kumara Gamage. He further noted that the decision to assume the role, effective from yesterday (29), was made after holding extensive discussions with former…

The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, increased to 5.4% in April 2026, up from 2.2% recorded in March 2026, according to the Department of Census and Statistics.Food inflation rose to 2.8% in April from 0.7% in March 2026, while inflation in the Non-Food Group increased to 6.8% in April 2026 from 2.9% in March 2026.Higher fuel and electricity tariffs pushed up transport costs as well as food prices, according to the Department of Census and Statistics.Sri Lanka raised petrol and diesel prices by nearly a third and hiked…

A sharp rise in cybercrime has shaken India, where nearly 2.5 million people lost an estimated $25 billion to digital fraud in 2025, highlighting growing risks in the country’s fast-expanding online payment ecosystem.One common tactic involves fraudsters posing as authorities and sending fake payment links. In one such case, a man in Pune was tricked into paying a small traffic fine, only to unknowingly authorise a much larger transaction after sharing a one-time password. Experts describe such scams as ‘‘social engineering,’‘ where urgency and fear are used to manipulate victims.The surge in fraud coincides with the rapid adoption of digital…

Indictments have been served before the Colombo High Court against Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero, regarding an allegedly derogatory statement made by him on Islam. Following this, the court had ordered that Ven. Gnanasara Thero be released on bail.

The Ministry of Finance is set to make a special statement in Parliament regarding the alleged misplacement of USD 2.5 million.According to ministry sources, Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Anil Jayantha is expected to deliver the statement on May 05, 2026.Meanwhile, Finance Ministry Secretary Harshana Suriyapperuma is scheduled to appear before the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) today (30) at 1.00 p.m. to provide explanations regarding the incident. The appearance follows a request made by COPF Chairman Dr. Harsha de Silva.Accordingly, Senior officials of the Ministry of Finance, including the Secretary, are expected to be questioned by the committee…

The Free Lawyers Association states that Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance, Dr. Harsha de Silva, has the authority to take action through parliamentary mechanisms if the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, fails to appear before Parliament.Issuing a statement on behalf of the organization, former Governor Rajith Keerthi Tennakoon noted that the Committee on Public Finance was established under Parliamentary Standing Order 121, passed in 2022. He further stated that provisions exist under the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act to penalize any individual who violates parliamentary standing orders.Accordingly, the committee chairman has the authority to…

Oil prices have soared following reports that the US is preparing for an ‘‘extended’’ blockade of Iran.The global benchmark oil price, Brent crude, rose above $120 (£89) a barrel on Wednesday, briefly hitting $122, its highest price since 2022.The BBC understands that energy executives including Chevron chief executive Mike Wirth met US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday to discuss how to limit the fallout from the conflict on American consumers.Oil traders appear to have taken the meeting as a sign the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz will continue for a long time.The executives discussed…

In line with International Workers’ Day, which falls tomorrow (01), numerous May Day rallies, processions, meetings, and celebrations have been organized across many parts of the island. Accordingly, Sri Lanka Police have implemented special security measures and a traffic management plan for Colombo in view of these events.According to police, the main rallies, parades, and celebrations will be centered in Colombo, while various institutions and organizations have also arranged commemorative events in several other parts of the country.The Police Media Division stated that all police stations have been instructed to ensure a peaceful environment for these May Day events, while also…