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The Court of Appeal today (15.10.2025) dismissed the writ application filed in 2018 by Nagananda Kodituwakku and Malinda Seneviratne concerning the resettlement of Muslims in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province.

Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court today (15) ordered the release of former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara on bail, who was facing corruption charges for allegedly misusing power in sending workers for agricultural jobs in Israel.

Kurunegala High Court Judge Tikiri Jayathilaka ordered the release of former Navy Commander Nishantha Ulugedara on bail yesterday (14), delivering a scathing criticism of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for its handling of the arrest.

The United States Department of State has issued a new travel advisory for its citizens visiting Sri Lanka, urging increased caution and safety measures.

Sri Lanka's vital tourism industry is embroiled in a deepening crisis, with the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), Buddika Hewawasam, facing widespread criticism and serious allegations concerning both policy direction and internal governance. The controversy has not only drawn the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) into its wake but also sparked outrage among tourism professionals, civil servants, and political figures.

A dark cloud of suspicion hangs over the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) that investigated the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks, as fresh revelations suggest a deliberate cover-up regarding the true identity of the mastermind behind the atrocities.