The Commissioner General of Examinations is set to announce the final decision today regarding the Grade 05 Scholarship Examination, following allegations of a question paper leak. 

Initial reports suggest the exam will not be re-conducted, as investigations revealed only three questions were leaked.

Despite claims from a group of parents that the entire paper had been leaked, investigations led by committees and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) found only partial leaks. 

Evaluation of answer sheets, which had been temporarily suspended, is expected to resume immediately.

Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene has returned as head coach of the Mumbai Indians, after serving two years as the franchise’s global head of cricket.

Jayawardene, 47, previously led the team to three Indian Premier League (IPL) titles during his initial coaching stint from 2017 to 2022.

The Mumbai Indians, IPL’s most successful team, struggled under ormer South Africa wicketkeeper Mark Boucher, finishing last in 2024 and fourth in 2023.

“We are thrilled to have Mahela back as the head coach of Mumbai Indians. With our global teams having found their footing within their ecosystems, the opportunity to bring him back to MI arose. His leadership, knowledge, and passion for the game have always benefited MI,” Mumbai Indians co-owner Akash Ambani said in a statement on Sunday.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Mark Boucher for his contribution over the last two seasons. His expertise and dedication were pivotal during his time, and has now become an integral member of the MI family.”

Source: Reuters

The Kandy District Crime Investigation Unit arrested 130 Chinese nationals, including 22 women, during a raid at a five-star hotel in Kundasale for their alleged involvement in online fraud. 

Several suspects evaded arrest. 

The police seized 123 laptops, 206 smartphones, 20 desktop computers, and other equipment used for cybercrimes. 

The group had occupied 47 rooms in the hotel, with the police searching extensively to apprehend the suspects. 

They were unable to justify their stay at the hotel during preliminary investigations and were to be presented before the Theldeniya Magistrate.