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Quad Ministers Convene in New Delhi Amid Global Geopolitical Shifts.

May 25, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Foreign ministers from the US, India, Japan, and Australia have gathered in New Delhi for a pivotal Quad meeting, aiming to address regional security and economic cooperation amid recent shifts in US-China relations and the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Quad Ministers Convene in New Delhi Amid Global Geopolitical Shifts

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ICMAB Leaders Discuss Strategic Economic Role with Finance Minister.

May 20, 2026 at 4:47 AM

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Prime Minister Emphasizes Religious Leadership in Fostering National Unity.

May 14, 2026 at 11:54 PM

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New Government Strategy: MPs Tasked with Overseeing District Health Coordination.

May 10, 2026 at 10:21 AM

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Critical Perspective: Governance Concerns Surrounding the NPP Administration

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May 9, 2026 at 7:18 PM

Critical Perspective: Governance Concerns Surrounding the NPP Administration.

This article examines concerns regarding the National People's Power (NPP) government's performance, focusing on recent financial irregularities and its approach to political opposition in Sri Lanka.

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Retired Sri Lankan Police Leaders Gather for Annual New Year Fellowship.

May 5, 2026 at 2:37 PM

Retired high-ranking Sri Lanka Police officers met in Colombo for a New Year celebration organized by the Retired State Notified Officers’ Association, attended by key Ministry of Public Security officials.

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Retired Sri Lankan Police Leaders Gather for Annual New Year Fellowship

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Finance Ministry Secretary Faces Citizenship Inquiries Amid Legal Controversy.

May 4, 2026 at 3:03 PM

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Sri Lanka Upgrades Diplomatic Ties with Palestine via First Ambassadorial Appointment.

May 4, 2026 at 2:34 PM

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Special Medical Board Assembled to Investigate Death of Suspended Finance Ministry Official.

A four-member panel of Judicial Medical Consultants has been appointed to conduct a post-mortem on a suspended Finance Ministry official linked to a $2.5 million fraud investigation.

May 1, 2026 at 7:58 AM

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April 30, 2026 at 4:01 PM

Legal Consequences Loom as Finance Ministry Secretary Skips Key Parliamentary Committee Hearing.

Legal experts warn that the Finance Ministry Secretary could face severe penalties under the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act after failing to appear before the Committee on Public Finance regarding a suspicious $2.5 million transfer.

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Finance Ministry Official Linked to $2.5 Million Cyber Heist Found Dead.

April 30, 2026 at 11:16 AM

An Assistant Director at Sri Lanka's Finance Ministry, suspended amid a $2.5 million cyber theft investigation, has died in an apparent suicide as police launch further inquiries.

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Rising Political Tensions: NPP Government Faces Allegations and Internal Scrutiny.

April 29, 2026 at 12:28 AM

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Digital Trust Alliance Calls for Overhaul of Sri Lanka’s Public Sector Cybersecurity Governance.

Following a major USD 2.5 million cyber breach at the Finance Ministry, a coalition of professional bodies has urged the government to implement structured cybersecurity governance and adopt international security frameworks.

April 27, 2026 at 12:46 PM

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Deputy Minister Acknowledges Public Service Gaps Amidst Economic Recovery Progress.

Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe addresses systemic inefficiencies in Sri Lanka's public sector while highlighting the country's strong economic performance despite global challenges in 2025.

April 26, 2026 at 6:09 AM

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April 25, 2026 at 7:06 PM

Calls for Finance Ministry Secretary's Resignation Intensify Following Cyber Theft Allegations.

The 'Free Lawyers' association has formally requested the resignation of Finance Ministry Secretary Harshana Suriyapperuma following his alleged involvement in the oversight of a $2.5 million cyber theft case.

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Government Launches Investigations into Multiple Cyberattacks Targeting State Infrastructure.

April 24, 2026 at 9:03 AM

Sri Lankan authorities have launched high-level investigations following a cyberattack on the Public Administration Ministry and a separate financial theft involving the diversion of $2.5 million from the Finance Ministry.

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Finance Ministry Initiates CID Probe Following Cyber Breach and Unauthorized Fund Transfer.

April 24, 2026 at 6:59 AM

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Government Investigating Major Cyber Heist at External Resources Department.

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance is investigating a cyber breach at the External Resources Department, where hackers allegedly diverted a significant foreign currency payment. Authorities have involved the CID, SL-CERT, and the Financial Intelligence Unit.

April 24, 2026 at 12:24 AM

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Sri Lanka Urged to Appoint National Security Advisor Amid Colombo Security Conclave Expansion.

April 20, 2026 at 7:18 AM

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