The Auditor General has warned that delays in coal procurement and continued reliance on suppliers of questionable standards could disrupt...
In the wake of the National Development Bank (NDB) PLC having to publicly acknowledge a loss of as much as...
Peshawar Zalmi held their nerve to beat Hyderabad Kingsmen off the final ball in a tense four-wicket win in the...
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has ruled that all the benched players are not allowed to...
Why did David Miller refuse a single off the penultimate delivery with Delhi Capitals needing 2 off 2? It’ll be...
Greece has announced plans to ban access to social media for under-15s, becoming the latest European country to restrict children’s...
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 4.30 p.m. on 08 April 2026, valid...
United States President Donald Trump has agreed to suspend his planned bombing of Iran for two weeks, following his threat...
Heavy rain in Guwahati delayed the start of the match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Mumbai Indians (MI) by more...
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 07 April 2026, valid...
The Department of Meteorology says the southwest monsoon conditions are becoming increasingly active, and as a result, an increase in rainfall is expected over the coming...
Monday 19th May, 2025 The police are investigating an incident where Thusitha Halloluwa, a top aide to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, was attacked by two unidentified...
The global trading system, once a beacon of predictability and cooperation, is in tatters. For decades, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) upheld a rules-based order grounded...
The Navy on Friday (16) handed over 400 Thalassemia infusion systems to the Ministry of Health. The ceremonial handover took place at the Navy Headquarters under...
The newly appointed Ambassador of Israel to India accredited to Sri Lanka, Reuven Azar, visited the Pathfinder Foundation Headquarters at Riverpoint recently and met with the...
Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha paid respects to Most Ven Thibbatuwawe Sri Siddhartha Sumangala Mahanayake Thera of the Malwatte Chapter and Most Ven Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana...
Reconciliation and accountability promises remain largely unfulfilled’ The National People’s Power (NPP) government marks six months in office this May, with questions emerging on the progress...
BBC Earth recently launched a seven-part documentary series titled ‘Asia’, showcasing the region’s diverse wildlife. The Guardian referred this documentary as a masterclass in television, in...
The total outstanding market liquidity surplus or excess funds available in Sri Lanka’s banking system for lending and transactions declined by Rs. 36.65 billion in a week, according...
I have not, for many months, written about the current political situation, not least because I had really no idea where we were heading. I thought...
Regarding the above-titled two excellent articles in The Island of 12 May 2025, I would like to add these thoughts as a lay follower of Buddha....
Hambantota International Port (HIP) marked a significant milestone in its cruise operations, welcoming the Sphinx class AIDAstella, the first vessel from AIDA Cruises to call at...
