… as Lakvijaya falters, power plants need over 2 mn litres of fuel daily By Shamindra Ferdinando The SJB yesterday (06) said that...
UN Women Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, Christine Arab, concluded a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka (25–26 March),...
Approval has been granted at the Cabinet Meeting held on 30-03-2026 to provide relief by granting up to rupees 20/-...
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the resolution furnished by the President in his capacity as the Minister of Digital...
The Galle fort which has been declared as a World Heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization...
Seven players from the Eritrean football squad that scored a historic victory in Eswatini last week have failed to return...
The Artemis II astronauts are bound for Earth after conducting a historic lunar fly by and witnessing a total solar...
Matheesha Pathirana and Wanidu Hasaranga are among 15 Sri Lankan players under central contracts yet to take their mandatory fitness...
On the apparent northward relative motion of the sun, it is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri...
Warm Weather Advisory Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre Issued at 3.30 p.m. on 06 April 2026, valid...
United States President Donald Trump has threatened to attack civilian infrastructure inside Iran, including bridges and power plants, if the...
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru [RCB] razed Chennai Super Kings’ [CSK] attack and the record books, in front of their...
The ever-rising price increases of all commodities has laid a heavy burden on the ordinary consumer whose income doesn’t increase at the same rate. Some unscrupulous...
“Go back to Colombo… Genocide deniers, you are not welcome in Brampton, you are not welcome in Canada”- Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton, Ontario – Canada...
Reading the excellent article titled ‘Tackling insidious killer’ (The Island 2025/06/04) by Priyantha Hewage, a few questions came to mind: Will there be a cure for...
In comparison, Ceylon Tea, sold at a modest Rs 400–600/kg range, has built a loyal global customer base,thanks to consistent quality, packaging, and availability. The case...
Excavations at the suspected second Chemmani mass grave site in Siththuppaththi, Jaffna, have so far uncovered 19 human skeletons, marking a significant development in the long-delayed...
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), Government of India, NSE International Exchange (NSE IX), and CareEdge Global, in collaboration with the High Commission of India...
Sri Lanka has joined the global community in celebrating World Oceans Day under the theme “Save the Wonderful Ocean That Protects Us.” The national celebration was...
Matara Bodhi Arakshaka Trust recently awarded 90 scholarships to deserving students who have gained university admission. At a ceremony held at the historic Matara Bodhiya, 60...
Sri Lanka Insurance Life will be in Anuradhapura from the 9th to the 11th of June, extending round the clock 24 hour support to thousands of...
Oral health continues to be a pressing issue in Sri Lanka, with a significant number of adults affected by dental caries. In response, Clogard, a homegrown...
With rising living costs and tighter liquidity squeezing household budgets, traditional paths to vehicle ownership are becoming increasingly out of reach for many Sri Lankans. In...
Neptune Recyclers has introduced Neptune EduCycle, a youth-focused outreach program aimed at promoting environmental responsibility and plastic waste management across Sri Lanka’s schools and universities. The initiative...
