80 state websites at risk after PHP flaws, researcher warns PM
A researcher says 80 Sri Lankan state websites run PHP software that needs urgent fixing, and 61 use versions no longer supported.
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Namal Rajapaksa denied bail again: Mahinda Rajapaksa’s letter urges him to trust the courts
Colombo court remands MP Namal Rajapaksa until 6 November in the Krrish case; Mahinda Rajapaksa writes to his son.
Rabies bill clears committee: dog registration and vaccination planned
A parliamentary committee has approved the Rabies Eradication and Dog Registration Bill, subject to amendments, covering dog vaccination, registration and breeding.
Chamara Sampath gets bail in four bribery cases, remanded in fifth
Colombo Magistrate's Court granted MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake bail in four Bribery Commission cases but remanded him until 6 November in a…
Rights body: Organised Crime Bill potentially harsher than PTA
The Human Rights Commission has urged the withdrawal of the Prevention of Organised Crime Bill, saying it is potentially more draconian than…
Rain to continue in south-west until 27 October; Rambukkana-Gampola trains suspended after landslide
A new Bay of Bengal storm will not hit Sri Lanka directly, but rain continues in the south-west and trains between Rambukkana…
Army and Tri-Forces to join raids against elephant killers and ‘hakka patas’
The Environment Ministry and the military agreed to intensify joint raids in human-elephant conflict areas and set up an operations room at…
Easter attacks: CID probes convicts’ claim real culprits are free
The CID is investigating claims by three men convicted over the Easter Sunday attacks that those responsible remain free, the Fort Magistrate's…
Low-pressure area: 100 mm rain likely as Deduru Oya gates open
A low-pressure area near Sri Lanka brings heavy rain to four provinces, as Deduru Oya spill gates open and a landslide disrupts…
Rain to last until 27 October as Deduru Oya and Kala Oya flood alerts issued
The Meteorology Department said heavy rain may continue until about 27 October, while the Irrigation Department warned of flooding along the Deduru…