Appeal Court dismisses 2018 writ on Muslims’ resettlement against Rishad
The Court of Appeal today(15) dismissed the writ application filed in 2018 concerning the resettlement of Muslims in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province. The writ petition had been filed by Public interest litigation activist, Nagananda Kodituwakku and senior journalist Malinda Seneviratne. …
ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 – Points Table
Pakistan defeat South Africa by 93 runs to take a 1–0 lead in the Test series. The post ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 – Points Table appeared first on Newswire.
New ICC ODI rankings released
Sri Lanka have maintained their position at No. 4 in the latest ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings, according to the newest update released by the International Cricket Council. India continue to lead the table with a rating of 124, followed…
Govt launches several tourism initiatives ahead of season
The government has launched several initiatives aimed at improving facilities and services for tourists ahead of the upcoming tourist season. The Special Task Force appointed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to take urgent measures for the promotion of the tourism…
Israel jobs : Manusha Nanayakkara arrested by Bribery Commission
Former Minister of Foreign Employment and Labour Manusha Nanayakkara has been arrested by the Bribery Commission. Nanayakkara was arrested after recording a statement with the Bribery Commission today. He was summoned before the Bribery Commission in connection with an ongoing…
Eyewitness says Police officer assaulted lawyer (Video)
An eyewitness to the incident involving the alleged altercation between Attorney-at-law Gunaratne Wanninayake and a Police Constable at the Mount Lavinia Court premises recently, claims he is being harassed by the Police. Speaking to the media, the eyewitness said he…
Passenger dies after falling off private bus in Bambalapitiya
A 53-year-old passenger died after falling from the front footboard of a private bus traveling from Thummulla toward Kirulapone on Tuesday evening (Oct. 14), police said. The accident occurred near the BRC Grounds on Havelock Road, within the Bambalapitiya Police…
Delay in Sinopec refinery project : New assurance
Vice Chairman of China’s Sinopec Group, Lv Lianggong, assured Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, that construction of the new oil refinery in Hambantota will begin without delay. The pledge came during a meeting held at the ministry…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (15), compared to Tuesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 298.84 to Rs. 299.07, while…
PM Harini Amarasuriya to visit India this week
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya is scheduled to undertake an official visit to India from 16-18 October 2025, according to a Foreign Ministry statement. During her visit, PM Amarasuriya will hold several high-level meetings, including with the Prime Minister of India,…