Nugegoda District Judge R.A.M. Rajapaksa yesterday (May 09) issued an injunction order against media personnel – Chamuditha Samaraweera and Keerthi Rathnayake.

The order prevents them from making false and defamatory statements on social media against former Justice Minister – Wijedasa Rajapaksha P.C.

The order was issued with regard to a defamation lawsuit where Wijeyadasa has sought a compensation of Rs. 1,000 million over damages caused to him through an interview published on the YouTube channel ‘Truth with Chamuditha.’

The interview, conducted by Chamuditha Samaraweera and Keerthi Rathnayake on April 30, 2025 or a nearby date, was published on the aforementioned YouTube channel.

(Source: Lankadeepa)

According to reports, discussions have taken place to appoint Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB) defeated mayoral candidate to the Peliyagoda Urban Council.

Although the National People’s Power (NPP) won the council with 08 seats, the opposition collectively holds 09 seats.

Accordingly, the opposition SJB holds 04 seats, the UNP has 02, and the SLPP, Sarvajana Balaya, and Podujana Eksath Peramuna each have 01 seats in the Peliyagoda Urban Council.

Due to the mandatory 25% women’s representation, the SJB must allocate 02 of its bonus member slots to female candidates.

According to internal sources, the SJB is considering a pre-arranged agreement to appoint a female member through the Podujana Eksath Peramuna’s seat to meet the women’s quota, thereby allowing the SJB to use its own bonus seat to bring in the defeated mayoral candidate.

Reports further claim that one of SJB’s senior advisors is behind this political maneuver.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the postponement of the remaining eight matches of the HBL PSL X.

A statement from Pakistan Cricket Board says : 

The last 24 hours have seen a worsening of the situation on the LOC, increased incursion of 78 drones, and the firing of surface to surface missiles from India.

The decision to postpone has been taken pursuant to advice received from the Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif who has kept in view the reckless aggression from India that has escalated to a point where national attention and sentiments are rightly focused on the courageous efforts of the Armed Forces of Pakistan who are vociferously upholding the sovereignty of our beloved Pakistan.

The PCB and its players stand resolutely in solidarity with the families of the martyrs and our security personnel defending the nation.

The PCB recognizes the efforts and support of its partners, franchises, participating players, broadcasters, sponsors, and organizers in having ensured the smooth conduct of the tournament thus far, however; cricket while being a unifying force and a source of joy, must take a respectful pause when the country is facing such callous opposition.

We, at the PCB, also have sincere regard for the mental well-being of participating players and the sentiments of our foreign players, and we respect the concerns of their families who want to see them back home.

Yesterday, it was also announced that the IPL will also be suspended for a week.

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