In the wake of bribery allegations against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani in the US, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayathissa said that the Sri Lankan government was taking the matter seriously. He said that the government was reviewing Adani's ongoing projects in Sri Lanka.

However, Minister Jayathissa said that no decision had been made regarding Adani's projects in the Sri Lanka cabinet meeting, and the government was currently assessing the situation. He said reports have been requested from the relevant ministries for further evaluation.

Last week, the US Securities and Exchange Commission issued a summons to Indian billionaire Gautam Adani amid bribery allegations tied to a federal indictment against him.

The SEC's legal action claims Adani and his nephew, Sagar, engaged in a scheme involving over $250 million in bribes to secure contracts for an Adani company while falsely asserting compliance with anti-bribery laws. The indictment follows a series of fraud allegations against Adani, who is one of the wealthiest individuals in India.

In Sri Lanka Adani Green Energy is investing $442 million in a wind power project in Mannar and Pooneryn in northern Sri Lanka, which is one of two major projects by the Adani Group in the country.

The other significant investment is the Adani Ports-led container terminal project in Colombo. In November 2023, the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) announced a $553-million investment in the Colombo project, a $700-million joint venture between Adani Ports, the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), and Sri Lankan conglomerate John Keells Holdings.

Following the bribery charges filed in the US, the media reported that the US International Development Finance Corporation is conducting due diligence on the port terminal project by the Adani Group.

The Colombo Magistrate's Court today issued a warrant for the arrest of newly elected Jaffna District Parliamentarian Dr Ramanathan Archchuna for failing to appear before the court in connection with a traffic accident that occurred in 2021.

China has invited President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for an official visit, Cabinet spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today. He told a weekly breifing to announce Cabinet decisions that the Chinese Ambassador has officially handed over the invitation to the President.

In response to concerns raised on the lack of Muslim representatives in the recent Cabinet appointments, Cabinet spokesman and Media Minister Nalinda Jayathissa stated that the Cabinet was not formed based on race, religion or caste.

While condemning claims that Viyathmaga members are backing the National People's Power (NPP) government, Cabinet Spokesman and Media Minister Nalinda Jayathissa today assured that no one from Viyathmaga has been appointed as Ministers or Ministry Secretaries.

Responding to social media reports criticizing the presence of top NPP members at the ABBA Tribute Show, the Mount Lavinia Hotel clarified that the dignitaries were invited guests at the concert.

Following a joint programme initiated by the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) and the Department of Examinations, four candidates who were unable to reach their examination centres due to floods in Matara, were transported to their respective centres with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Army and the Sri Lanka Navy, Examination Commissioner General Amith Jayasundara said.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Monday it has approved a USD-200-million loan to modernise Sri Lanka's power sector infrastructure, improving network reliability and supporting renewables integration.

Speaker Ashoka Ranwala said investigations will be held into the condcut of Jaffna District Independent MP Archuuna Ramanathan in Parliament last week to ascertain whether he had resorted to any indisciplined or unethical behaviour.

Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe said his successor Anura Kumara Dissanayake should fully implement the “vision document” adopted with India last year.

A Sri Lankan fishing trawler, was seized by the Maldivian Coast Guard after it was found carrying over 450 kilograms of illicit drugs. The haul included 344 kg of crystal methamphetamine (ICE) and 124 kg of cocaine.