Heavy rain : New advisory issued
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber Advisory for heavy rain affecting the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central, Uva, and North-Western provinces, valid until 8:30 a.m. on October 16. According to the advisory issued at 3:00 p.m. today (15) by…
Member States adopt Colombo Declaration on healthy ageing – Minister affirms SL’s commitment to sharing expertise with region
Member States of the WHO South-East Asia Region have adopted the Colombo Declaration on ‘Healthy Ageing through Strengthened Primary Health Care’, aimed at enhancing the health and quality of life of the region’s ageing population, which is expected to nearly…
Newly appointed Sri Lanka Consul General assumes duties in Milan
The newly appointed Consul General of Sri Lanka, H.W. Dulmith Waruna, officially assumed duties at the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Milan, Italy, recently (02). According to the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Milan, in his capacity as…
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…