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SLCERT probes fake Election Commission website

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8 months ago

August 10, 2024

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The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SL CERT) has launched an investigation into a fake website similar to the official Election Commission website.

Senior Information Engineer Charuka Damunupola of SL CERT confirmed that a complaint has also been lodged with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding this issue.

Meanwhile, the Election Commission announced that the period for accepting postal voting applications for the upcoming presidential election ended at midnight yesterday (09).

Although the relevant period was scheduled to end at midnight on the August 7, steps were taken to extend the period of accepting applications in consideration of possible mail delays and requests made to the commission.

(adaderana.lk)

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Brazilian nabbed at BIA with cocaine worth Rs. 240 mn.

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22 minutes ago

April 20, 2025

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A Brazilian national was arrested by the Narcotics Control Unit at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) early this (April 20) morning over attempting to smuggle nearly 05 kg of cocaine concealed in his suitcase.

The suspect is a 59-year-old Brazilian teacher and the seized cocaine (4kg and 855g) is valued around Rs. 240 million.

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New Mosquito species discovered in SL

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25 minutes ago

April 20, 2025

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A new species of mosquito endemic to Sri Lanka has been identified from Mirigama.

The species has been named Culex (Lophoceraomyia) cinctellus.

Entomologist Gayan Kumarasinghe from the Medical Research Institute said that the newly discovered mosquito has been identified as a major carrier of viruses.

(News 1st)

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All postal ballot papers to be handed over to the EC today

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45 minutes ago

April 20, 2025

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The Government Printer states that all ballot papers for postal voting will be handed over to the Election Commission today (April 20).

Printing of the ballot papers for 102 local government institutions were delayed due to a court order.

Director of the Government Printer – Pradeep Pushpakumara says that printing of ballot papers for postal voting, is currently underway and nearing completion.