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Cybersecurity analysts and policy observers are warning that weak visa controls and relaxed monitoring of foreign visitors have made the island an attractive base for global scam syndicates. In recent weeks, Sri Lanka has witnessed a wave of cybercrime cases...

The Court of Appeal, comprising Justices Sumudu Premachandra and R Gurusinghe, ruled on Friday (May 8, 2026) that: “I do not see any reason to refuse if examinees request their own answer scripts which they wrote and how it was...

The research vessel Dr Fridtjof Nansen has successfully completed a marine scientific survey in Sri Lankan waters and has departed Colombo, marking the conclusion of a critical mission aimed at strengthening the country’s ocean knowledge base. As part of the...

Former Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, the accused in the case, has accepted three out of 31 points presented by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) during the pre-trial conference held prior to the case being taken...

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has called for proposals from consultancy firms to carry out a comprehensive business valuation of its Sapugaskanda oil refinery, ahead of tenders for the long-delayed expansion of the 60-year-old facility. The deadline for submissions of...

A portion of the US$2.5 million transferred by the Treasury to scammers following a breach of the computer system at the Ministry of Finance has been traced to a bank account in the state of Delaware, United States, a senior...

Public Security Ministry Secretary Ravi Seneviratne pleaded guilty on Thursday before the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court for failing to prevent an accident in connection with a 2023 road accident on Marine Drive in Wellawatte. The case was taken up before...

C Joseph Vijay, the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, introduced himself as a "common man" in his first address after taking oath in Chennai today C Joseph Vijay, the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, introduced himself as a...

“We are grateful that India has expressed its displeasure regarding the events taking place in Sri Lanka. The brutal killing and torture of Tamils in Sri Lanka have deeply disturbed us. Please take appropriate action to protect the Tamils from...

Lanka Realty Investments PLC (LRI) has reported a transformational financial year for the period ended March 31, 2026, driven by a significantly expanded asset base, stronger profitability, improved Net Asset Value (NAV) per share, and a lower loan-to-value (LTV) ratio....