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Senior leaders from Sri Lanka’s banking sector convened in Colombo on 17 March for the “FraudManagement Deep Dive 2026”, co-hosted by IFINITY, a BFSI-focused digital transformation partner andsystem integrator, together with BPC, a global leader in payment solutions. The forum focused on howfinancial institutions can strengthen fraud risk management as digital payments continue to expand.Set against the backdrop of Sri Lanka’s rapidly evolving payments landscape, the event brought togetherrepresentatives from regulatory bodies, along with banking executives, fraud specialists, and technologydecision-makers. Discussions centered on how institutions can prepare for the next phase of digital growthwithout compromising trust, security, or regulatory compliance.The…

Former Member of Parliament Sajin Vass Gunawardena, who was arrested by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), has been further remanded.The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today rejected the bail application filed on behalf of Gunawardena, who is in remand custody over allegations related to illegal acquisition of assets.Accordingly, the court ordered that the suspect be further remanded until March 31, said Ada Derana reporter.Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama issued the order after considering the facts presented by officials of the CIABOC, as well as arguments presented by the suspect’s legal counsel.

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has announced that its order on whether to issue arrest warrants for the wife of former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, and Shamindra Rajapaksa, former board member of SriLankan Airlines and son of ex- Minister Chamal Rajapaksa, who have been named as suspects in a bribery allegation related to the Airbus aircraft deal, will be delivered on April 02, 2026.The decision was made by Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama after considering the evidence presented by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), Ada Derana reporter said.

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that he held a productive discussion with Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on the implications of the ongoing West Asia conflict.In a post on X, Jaishankar noted that the talks, held over the phone, focused on the repercussions of the regional tensions.He reaffirmed India’s commitment to its “Neighbourhood First” policy and the “Vision MAHASAGAR” initiative, underscoring the importance of regional cooperation and stability.

Chief Inspector Linton de Silva, who served as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Western Province North Crimes Division, has been transferred with immediate effect.It is reported that he has been reassigned to the Police Medical Services Division.

In line with global market trends, gold prices in the local market have decreased by Rs. 5,000 today, bringing the total decline to approximately Rs. 38,000 compared to the previous week.As a result, the price of a 24-carat gold sovereign, which was valued at Rs. 408,000 on March 17, has fallen to Rs. 370,000 as of today (24).Similarly, the price of a 22-carat gold sovereign, which stood at Rs. 375,300 on March 17, has decreased to Rs. 340,400 today.Meanwhile, global gold prices have continued their downward trend compared to the previous day, with the price of gold recorded at USD…

On March 23, 2026, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) delivered a stark warning: Earth’s climate has entered uncharted territory, with heat accumulating at record rates and the consequences expected to last for centuries, if not millennia. According to BBC and other global news outlets, the WMO’s annual State of the Global Climate report paints a dire picture of a planet pushed far beyond its natural limits by human-induced greenhouse gas emissions, particularly carbon dioxide.In a year marked by extreme weather and mounting climate anxiety, the numbers are unequivocal. The 11 hottest years ever recorded have all occurred between 2015 and 2025,…

At least 34 people have been killed in a plane crash in Colombia.There were 125 on board the military transport aircraft.The country’s defence minister Pedro Anulfo Sanchez said on Monday the Lockheed Martin Hercules C-130 plane had ‘‘suffered a tragic accident’’.The number of people killed was confirmed by the governor of the Putumayo region, where the crash happened.Earlier, authorities said 77 people had been rescued and taken to hospital – leaving around 40 unaccounted for.Colombian Air Force Commander Fernando Silva said in a video posted on social media that the plane was carrying 114 passengers and 11 crew and that…

Due to a system failure, steps have been taken to temporarily suspend public services at the Department for Registration of Person (ID Office) today (24).Issuing a statement, the Department stated that public services will not be available at the Department of Registration of Persons’ head office and all regional offices today.Accordingly, the Department states that all public services, including the one-day service for issuing identity cards that was scheduled to be implemented today, will not be available.The Department further stated that steps will be taken to promptly resolve the issue in the system and resume public service activities.

Israeli opposition leader Avigdor Lieberman called Monday for continuing the war with Iran even if the US withdraws, following remarks by US President Donald Trump about “constructive talks” with Tehran.“If the US exits the war, we must continue. From our perspective, toppling the regime is essential,” Lieberman, head of the Yisrael Beytenu party, said at the opening of his party faction’s meeting, as reported by the daily Yedioth Ahronoth.Lieberman sharply criticized the Israeli government, saying it was focusing on internal legislative issues while security threats persist.“While residents of the north hear an air raid siren every few minutes, the Knesset…