SC dismisses FR petitions seeking to annul India-SL MoUs
The Supreme Court has decided to dismiss, without hearing, two fundamental rights petitions requesting an order to nullify seven memoranda of understanding signed between the Governments of Sri Lanka and India. This order was issued by a Supreme Court bench…
World Test Championship (2025-2027) Points table
India beat England by six runs to win fifth Test and level series at 2-2 The post World Test Championship (2025-2027) Points table appeared first on Newswire.
12-hour water cut in parts of Kalutara tomorrow
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced that a 12-hour water cut will be implemented across parts of Kalutara tomorrow (05 Aug). In a statement, the Water Board said the water supply will be suspended from 10:00 am…
MP Archchuna reports to CID
Jaffna District MP Archchuna Ramanathan reported to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today. Speaking to the media before entering the CID premises, MP Archchuna said he had been summoned to record a statement today. Upon further inquiries, he revealed the…
Three-wheeler association opposes driving licences for foreign tourists
A Three-wheeler Association has voiced its protest to the government’s new initiative to provide driving licences to foreign tourists at the Katunayake Airport. Addressing the media, a representative of the association pointed out that in the recent past, there was…
PUCSL to hold public hearing on Feb 09 Islandwide power failure
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that a public hearing will be held tomorrow (05 Aug) regarding the islandwide power failure that occurred on February 9, 2025. The hearing, organized under Section 18 of the Public…
Chemmani : “Convicted Soldier willing to Testify in Int’l Inquiry”
The wife of Lance Corporal Somaratne Rajapaksa has reportedly stated that her husband is willing to testify if an international inquiry is launched into the Chemmani mass grave in Jaffna. Somaratne Rajapaksa was convicted as the primary offender in the…
Tourism Earnings: Minister’s USD 3.7 Bn claim contradicts Central Bank data
A notable discrepancy has emerged between government statements and official statistics regarding Sri Lanka’s tourism earnings in 2025. Speaking at the opening of a new meditation hall at the Seetha Amman Temple in Nuwara Eliya, Minister of Tourism Vijitha Herath…
Air India Express flight returns to Bengaluru after technical glitch
A Kolkata-bound Air India Express flight returned to Bengaluru on Sunday evening due to a technical issue. Flight IX2718, operated by an Airbus A320, turned back after being airborne for over two hours, according to data from flight tracking website…
Govt employees to receive financial loans to build or renovate homes
Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe says the government is working to resolve the housing issue in Sri Lanka within the next 05 to 10 years. Minister Samarasinghe said that financial loans will be provided for government employees to build a new house…