Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday called on the government to begin negotiations immediately for a successor programme with the International...
Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Hiniduma Sunil Senevi yesterday told Parliament that 42 ancient paintings were missing from...
A discussion with the Catholic Council was held on Thursday (21) afternoon at the Presidential Secretariat under the co-chairmanship of...
Italian Navy’s ITS GIOVANNI DELLE BANDE NERE, which arrived in Colombo (21 May 2026) on a replenishment visit, departed the...
The National Building Research Institute [NBRI] has issued Landslide Early Warnings to the Districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Kegalle, Nuwara...
Based on the heavy rainfall currently being received in the Kalu River Basin and the analysis of water level data...
A considerable rainfall has occurred in the catchment areas of the Aththanagalu Oya Basin as atb5.00 AM today (22). By...
A significant rainfall of nearly 300 mm has been recorded in the upper catchment areas of the Kelani River Basin....
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings to the districts of Gampaha, Kalutara and Ratnapura valid...
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 22 MAY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 22 May 2026 by the Department of Meteorology The...
A French appeals court has found Airbus and Air France guilty of manslaughter in 2009 Rio de Janeiro – Paris...
Israel has deported hundreds of foreign activists abducted by Israeli forces who stormed a Gaza aid flotilla earlier this week,...
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...
AIA Sri Lanka’s ‘Pawfect Match’ campaign, in partnership with animal welfare groups, inspired 500+ adoptions of stray pets. The initiative highlighted adoption, responsible ownership, and compassion,...
Calton Sweet House Pvt. Ltd., a key part of Calton Group, was honored as the Best National Industry Brand in the Medium-Scale Food and Beverage Sector at the National...
Total investments now exceed $3.37B, maintaining lead as top foreign investor Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider and a member of the Dialog Axiata...
SL Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) – April 2025 indicates that both Sri Lanka’s manufacturing and services sectors are needing demand stability and supply chain fixes.Manufacturing contracted due...
Ishara Madushan Online School (IMOS), a pioneering institution in digital education, was honoured with the Best Online Mathematics Tutor of the Year (Platinum) award at the prestigious Business World...
MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka (MLG) has appointed Sarah Nasry as Director & Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. In her new role, she will oversee both Finance...
Cargills Bank reported a Profit after Tax of Rs. 162 million for the quarter ending 31 March 2025, marking an increase of Rs. 116 million compared...
Stage one competition of the Sir John Tarbet Junior Athletics Championship was held at Beliatta on May 17. Junior school athletes from the Southern and Sabaragamuwa...
In line with its commitment to superior service and customer convenience, HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) has introduced a 24-hour call center, enabling policyholders to access customer...
