Sri Lankan bank teller saves woman losing $2000 to ‘cunning’ romance scam

A bank teller from Sri Lanka, working at the Melbourne branch of National Australia Bank,saved a woman who he said was “blinded by her love” from losing thousands of dollars to a “cunning” scammer.



Sri Lanka President establishes Independent Committee to review Central Bank salary hike

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization, and National Policies, has taken decisive steps concerning the recent increase in staff remuneration at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).



Sri Lanka Donates $1 Million to assist Gaza’s conflict-affected Children

The Government of Sri Lanka donated USD 1 million to assist children impacted by the conflicts in the Gaza Strip.



Laugfs Gas implements price reductions effective April 2, 2024

Laugfs Gas PLC has reduced the prices of domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders, effective from April 2, 2024.



Litro gas prices reduced from today (April 1)

Litro Gas Lanka has reduced the prices of domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders with effect from today (April 1).



Wimal Weerawansa acquitted from Passport discrepancy charges

National Freedom Front (NFF) leader MP Wimal Weerawansa has been acquitted from the passport case by the Negombo Magistrate’s Court.



Singapore cargo ship Dali was carrying toxic waste to Sri Lanka: Report

The Singapore cargo ship Dali, chartered by Maersk, crashed into the Baltimore, US bridge on Tuesday (March 26), while carrying 764 tons of hazardous materials bound for Sri Lanka, as reported by US media.



Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka soar, surpassing 600,000 within 3 months

Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka surged past the 600,000 mark by March 27, 2024, achieving this milestone in nearly half the time compared to last year.



Gotabaya did not suppress Aragalaya as he did not want the State to fall – Namal

MP Namal Rajapaksa, the newly appointed National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and Member of Parliament for the Hambantota District, stated that former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa refrained from using guns to suppress the struggle, despite having a mandate of 6.9 million voters.



Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from April 1, 2024

Fuel prices in Sri Lanka have been revised with effect from April 1, 2024.



Sri Lanka President’s Easter message

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has issued a message for Easter day.



Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Health probes patient’s death post-vaccine at Ragama Hospital

The Ministry of Health in Sri Lanka has initiated an investigation following the death of a 50-year-old patient at Ragama Teaching Hospital shortly after receiving a vaccine.



China reaffirms financial support for Sri Lanka

China has said it would continue to support Sri Lanka, as the crisis-hit island nation’s prime minister on Saturday wrapped up a visit to Beijing to try to finalise a debt restructuring deal.



SLFP leadership overhaul: Amaraweera, Lasantha, Duminda stripped of party positions

The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) removed Minister Mahinda Amaraweera, State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna, and MP Duminda Dissanayake from their respective party positions today (March 30).



Sri Lanka’s security forces deploy over 10,000 personnel to guard churches on Easter Sunday

A special security program is being implemented around Catholic churches for Easter Sunday, announced Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa.



Online platform targeting swift removal of child sexual abuse content launched

An online platform enabling the swift removal of websites, photos, and videos containing or potentially containing instances of child sexual abuse was launched yesterday (March 28) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe.