Setting New Standards for Environmental Responsibility in Higher Education Colombo, 19 November 2025 — Oxford College of Business (OCB), Sri Lanka’s leading private higher education institution, has once again solidified its reputation as a national sustainability leader, achieving three major wins at the prestigious Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability (BCCS) Awards 2025, organised by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. Oxford College of Business was honoured with: • Corporate Environmental Commitment Award– Winner • Triple Bottom Line Award: Environmental Sustainability (Planet) – Winner • Knowledge Services Sector – Winner This rare triple recognition positions Oxford College of Business as the highest-performing institution…
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A fighter jet, believed to be an Indian Tejas, crashed during the final Dubai Airshow afternoon demo. Rescue operations began immediately, the show was temporarily halted, and visitors were directed back to the exhibition area Moment fighter jet CRASHES at Dubai airshow pic.twitter.com/yYnPhUtDGT — NewsWire (@NewsWireLK) November 21, 2025 Moment fighter jet CRASHES at Dubai airshow https://t.co/xmrLy1RiyQ pic.twitter.com/hUTXYOxAkU — RT (@RT_com) November 21, 2025 Another aircraft of the Indian Air Force, famous for flying its latest fighter jets, crashed today while performing at the Dubai Air Show. You can see it in the video below. Tejas #dubaiairshow pic.twitter.com/nhgSVocARc — SaddamShah…
A woman has lodged a legal case alleging that Sri Lankan cricketer Chamika Karunaratne is the father of her child and has refused to accept responsibility. Speaking to the media after attending today’s court case, she said Karunaratne had failed to appear in court, citing illness. “Chamika Karunaratne is this child’s father. As he has refused to accept responsibility, I have been forced to come to court seeking a paternity test. I am not sure if he will even appear at future court hearings. He wasted my time at the Women and Children Bureau while I was pregnant, and now…
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange closed down on Friday, repeating a trend seen during most of the week, as buying interest remained low. The ASPI closed down 0.53 percent, or 122.24 points, at 22,982.72, while the S&P SL20 closed down 0.28 percent, or 17.57 points, at 6,364.61. Turnover was 3.81 billion rupees. Most of this came from food, beverage & tobacco stocks (Rs938mn). Top negative contributors to the ASPI were Hatton National Bank (down 4 rupees at 409.75, Bukit Darah (down 40.25 rupees at 1,059.75), Ambeon holdings (down 13 rupees at 160.50), Senkadagala Finance (down 45.75 rupees at…
The joint opposition rally in Nugegoda began today, marking the first major protest against the NPP government since it assumed office. Crowds started gathering from the early hours, with supporters arriving from several areas to take part in the demonstration. The main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has announced it will not attend the rally. (Newswire) The post Nugegoda opposition rally begins (Video) appeared first on Newswire.
The Ministry of Education has announced the cut-off marks for admission to schools for Grade 6 in 2026 based on the results of the 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination. According to the Education Ministry, the cut-off marks for admission to schools for Grade 6 in 2026 can be accessed via the ministry’s official website: www.moe.gov.lk. The allocated school can be checked through the portal: https://g6application.moe.gov.lk. (Newswire) Download The post Grade 5 scholarship exam 2025 school cut off marks released appeared first on Newswire.
The cutoff marks for student enrollment in Grade 6 for the year 2026, based on the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination 2025, are now released and can be accessed on. https://g6application.moe.gov.lk Download The post Grade 5 scholarship exam 2025 school cut off marks released appeared first on Newswire.
The number of juvenile (young male elephants) in Sri Lanka has increased over the past three national elephant surveys, contributing to a rise in elephant–elephant conflict, Acting Director General of the Wildlife Conservation Department Ranjan Marasinghe said yesterday.
A series of recent budget defeats across several Pradeshiya Sabhas—many controlled by the governing National People’s Power (NPP), has raised concerns about the stability and functioning of local government bodies.
Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe has rejected claims by Opposition MP Chaminda Wijesiri that the newly opened government sugar outlet selling brown sugar has failed, saying sales have exceeded expectations within days of its launch. Wijesiri, a Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP, said the sugar outlet had been unsuccessful, accusing the government of poor planning and execution. Responding to the criticism, Abeysinghe said the outlet had been in operation for only nine days and had already recorded sales exceeding Rs. 800,000. He said the figures clearly demonstrated strong public demand and contradicted Opposition allegations of failure. “The shop has been open for…
The Sri Lanka Navy, in a joint operation with the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB), intercepted a fishing vessel carrying narcotics off the southern coast yesterday (November 20). The vessel, along with six local fishermen on board, was brought to Tangalle Fisheries Harbour last evening.
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today accused the Government of merely presenting arguments without offering practical solutions to the hardships faced by the people, particularly small and medium-scale entrepreneurs. Addressing Parliament, Premadasa said over 1.1 million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), which contribute 52% to the country’s GDP and provide livelihoods to around 4.5 million people, are facing a severe crisis. He noted that more than 260,000 businesses collapsed during the 2022 economic downturn, with another 150,000 shutting down in the past two years. Despite this, he said the Government has failed to implement a proper debt restructuring mechanism for…
Police have issued special instructions regarding the use of sound amplification systems at a public rally scheduled for today (November 21) at 2.00 p.m. at the Ananda Samarakoon Open Air Theatre in Nugegoda.
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Industries is opening 10 industrial parks for entrepreneurs, with land availability being identified as a key barrier, Deputy Minister Chaturanga Abeysinghe said. This year 10 industrial estates are being built under the Industries Ministry. “Three have been completed, and the Sooriyawewa, Raigam, and Alhuthapola ones can start in early 2026,” Abeysinghe told parliament on Friday. He said the government had allocated land to 50 businesses this year. 105 acres of land in the country have been earmarked for industrial parks, he added, and another 5,500 acres of Mahaweli lands will also be used. Read…
Former President and UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe departed from Katunayake Airport to Chennai, India, this morning (21), airport officials confirmed.
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (21), compared to Thursday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 304.44 to Rs. 304.27. Meanwhile, the selling rate of the Sri Lankan Rupee has also reduced from Rs. 312.00 to Rs. 311.83. The Sri Lankan Rupee has changed slightly against a basket of foreign currencies, including the Gulf currencies. (Newswire) The post Today’s CBSL official exchange rates appeared first on Newswire.
Gomarankadawala Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Ranga Dharmadasa has reportedly passed away. The NPP councillor was 34 years old at the time of his demise. The death is reported to have occurred as a result of a suspected heart attack. (Newswire) The post Young NPP council chairman passes away appeared first on Newswire.
The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has named a 15-member squad for the upcoming Sri Lanka U-17 tour of Bangladesh. According to an SLC statement, the team is scheduled to depart for Bangladesh on Monday (24). The tour consists of two 3-day games and three One-Day Games. (Newswire) The post Sri Lanka U-17 squad for Bangladesh tour announced appeared first on Newswire.
A Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) councillor was suddenly taken ill and hospitalised during the budget debate of the Soronathota Pradeshiya Sabha today. At the first budget vote held on November 7, the National People’s Power (NPP) was defeated by three votes. Accordingly, during today’s second budget vote debate, the SJB councillor experienced a sudden medical emergency and was admitted to the hospital. (Newswire) The post SJB councillor hospitalised due to sudden illness during budget appeared first on Newswire.
An aerial view of Sumathi Energy’s 5 MW solar power plant in Wewila Jagath Sumathipala, Chairman of Sumathi Holdings, leads the Group’s commitment to renewable energy with the commissioning of a 5-megawatt (MW) ground-mounted solar power plant at Wewila, Eheliyagoda. This marks Sumathi Holdings’ strategic entry into solar energy, following the success of the Sujala Shakthi Hydropower Plant, and reflects its long-term vision to support Sri Lanka’s transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy. Initiated in 2024 and completed this year, the project was developed under Sumathi Energy Company (Pvt) Ltd, a subsidiary of Sumathi Holdings. Equipped with advanced photovoltaic…