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MP sounds alarm over possible cyberattack affecting remittances from Israel Opposition MP D.V. Chanaka has raised concerns over what he described as a possible cyberattack affecting remittances sent by Sri Lankan workers in Israel through a State-owned bank. ‎ ‎Chanaka…

Navy seizes large stock of pharma, Kendu leaves in Puttalam The Sri Lanka Navy has seized a large consignment of smuggled pharmaceutical products and Kendu leaves during a coastal security operation off Alankuda in Puttalam.According to the Navy, personnel attached…

Nine deputy director general vacancies filled at Health Ministry   The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has appointed nine new Deputy Directors General, including directors for the National Hospitals in Colombo, Kandy and Galle, filling positions that had remained…

Sri Lankan flight makes emergency landing at BIA after lightning strike   A Sri Lankan Airlines flight bound for Sydney was forced to make an emergency landing at the Katunayake Airport late last night after being struck by lightning.The airline…

Barista Express in Bandarawela fined for flouting consumer laws     The Bandarawela Magistrate’s Court yesterday (June 10) imposed a fine on a popular coffee shop chain over violating consumer protection laws, after the company pleaded guilty.Barista Coffee Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, operating…

News Island-wide survey on elders’ homes   The National Secretariat for Elders has announced that an island-wide survey of elderly care homes will be conducted on the 15th of this month. The Secretariat stated that it continues to receive information…

U-19 Women’s cricket coach suspended   According to internal sources within Sri Lanka Cricket, Mr Mahesh Weerasinghe, who served as the Head Coach of the Sri Lanka Under-19 Women’s Cricket Team, has been removed from that position with immediate effect…

News Early landslide warnings issued for 4 districts   The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings for 04 districts due to the prevailing heavy rainfall across the country. The NBRO stated that the warning is effective…

Police claim: Underworld faces arms crunch   10,804 firearms seized in four-year crackdown Gangs increasingly resort to homemade weapons Organized crime murders drop sharply Gang leaders isolated in high-security prison unit   A sustained Police crackdown has left organized criminal…

Suresh Sallay case: Wife and lawyer seek daily NHSL visitation     Write to CID Director despite MC noting absence of Court authority  The wife and legal representative of the former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director, Major General (Retired) Suresh…