The Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) has reported a new scam involving WhatsApp, with several complaints already filed. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has also received a complaint regarding this scam. What is this new scam? The scam involves a WhatsApp message requesting money, sent from the account of a known contact. The message claims…
Sri Lanka has issued a Gazette Extraordinary banning the transport, slaughter and sale of pigs infected with African Swine Fever as part of efforts to combat an outbreak. The orders will be effective for three months.
Ajith Perakum Jayasinghe Currency notes issued by the National People’s Power (NPP) government, signed by Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe, are not yet in circulation. Then, is it false that the government printed Rs. 100 billion worth of currency? That’s correct; it’s a different process. No notes have actually been printed. Instead, money has been…
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that it will take steps today (28) to inform the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to request additional information regarding the electricity tariff revision. For the third quarterly review of this year, the CEB recently submitted a proposal for a tariff revision to the commission. PUCSL…
The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara and Mannar districts. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the other areas of the island during the evening or night. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely at some places…
A significant 22% of Free Trade Zone workers did not cast their votes in the recent Presidential Election, according to the Free Trade Zone Workers’ Solidarity. This alarming figure has raised concerns that even more workers may abstain from voting in the upcoming Parliamentary Election if current barriers remain unaddressed. Sugath Rajapaksha, the coordinator of…
Sri Lanka Police says two persons have been arrested by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) over the alleged threats to Israeli nationals in Sri Lanka.
The Consulate General of Sri Lanka to Dubai and Northern Emirates says it has been actively supporting the Sri Lankan community in the UAE during the ongoing UAE amnesty programme – 2024, which commenced on 01 September and will continue until 31 October 2024. The programme provides an opportunity for individuals to regularize their visa…
The Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this afternoon (22) at the Presidential Secretariat. During their meeting, Ambassador Qi made a donation of LKR 30 million (USD 100,000) as emergency flood relief to assist those affected by the recent flooding in the country. In addition to immediate relief…
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has decreased to -0.2% in September 2024 from 1.1% in August 2024, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. Meanwhile, food inflation also decreased to 0.5% in September, down from 2.3% in August. The NCPI…
