Landmark X-Press Pearl Verdict: 7 Key Court Rulings
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has delivered a landmark verdict in the MV X-Press Pearl marine disaster case, holding both government authorities and the vessel’s operators accountable for the worst maritime environmental catastrophe in the island’s history. X-Press Pearl Verdict: 7…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (24 July), compared to Wednesday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar decreased to Rs. 298.25 from Rs. 298.20 while…
Illegal vehicle case : Former Minister’s son-in-law appears in court
The son-in-law of former Minister Rohitha Abeygunawardena appeared before the Matugama Magistrate’s Court in connection with a case involving a luxury jeep allegedly smuggled into Sri Lanka and fraudulently registered. The vehicle was first reported to be registered under the…
Sri Lankan Supreme Court orders $1 Billion payout in X‑Press Pearl case
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has ruled today that the owners of the X‑Press Pearl cargo ship must compensate the country with USD 1 billion for environmental damage and economic losses stemming from the vessel’s fire and sinking off Colombo in May 2021….
Emirates announces 17,000+ Jobs Globally
Emirates Group is to recruit 17,300 people this year across 350 roles. The hiring drive will support growing operations at Emirates airline and dnata, with roles including pilots, cabin crew, engineers, IT, HR, finance, customer service. Dnata is to hire…
WATCH : President’s special address to Parliament on Educational Reforms
President delivers a key statement outlining the government’s proposed education reforms — highlighting future plans, policy shifts, and national priorities in the education sector The post WATCH : President’s special address to Parliament on Educational Reforms appeared first on Newswire.
SC defers sentencing in contempt case against Immigration Chief
The Supreme Court has deferred its decision on the contempt of court case against Controller General of Immigration and Emigration, Harsha Ilukpitiya, to September 23, despite an earlier announcement that sentencing would be delivered today (July 24). Ilukpitiya, who has…
Weather : Strong winds across several provinces & districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber-level weather alert for strong winds affecting multiple regions of Sri Lanka due to active southwest monsoonal conditions. Winds ranging between 55–60 kmph are expected at times across the western slopes of the…
SJB wins Chairmanship of controversial Weligama PS
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has confirmed its control of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha and secured the chairmanship, following a vote held during the inaugural session today (24). Lasantha Wickramasekara, the SJB’s nominee, was elected as the new Chairman of…
Sri Lanka drops two spots in Global Safety Rankings
Sri Lanka has dropped two places in the latest global safety rankings, according to the Safety Index by Country 2025 Mid-Year report released by global data aggregator Numbeo. The country now ranks 61st with a Safety Index score of 57.7,…