Opposition and SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa has launched a scathing attack on the government for the 50% Customs duty surcharge...
A Bill seeking to repeal the Chief of Defence Staff Act No. 35 of 2009 has been published in an...
Taking a decisive step towards safeguarding Sri Lanka’s maritime heritage, a high-level discussion was held today (18) at the Ministry...
Four crew members are in stable condition after two fighter jets collided mid-air during a US air show, officials say....
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a public health emergency...
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran the “clock is ticking” as talks to bring the war to an end...
Delhi Capitals (DC) kept their slim hopes of making the playoffs alive by beating Rajasthan Royals (RR) by five wickets...
For the longest time, Punjab Kings seemed to be a lock in for the playoffs, possibly even a top-two spot....
Bangladesh ruled the second day of the Sylhet Test, going to stumps with a healthy 156-run lead and only three...
Fatima Sana will lead Pakistan at a T20 World Cup for the second consecutive edition after the PCB announced the...
After five successive wins in conditions that weaponised their bowlers and masked their limitations with the bat,Gujarat Titans [GT] found...
A Canadian who sailed on the cruise ship MV Hondius which was hit by a hantavirus outbreak in April has...
COLOMBO , Jan. 14 (Xinhua) — “I have traveled almost all over China, and get impressed by the beauty of the diverse culture, food and friendly...
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe recently met Thai National Security Council (NSC) Secretary-General Chatchai Bangchuad and discussed strengthening collaboration on regional security challenges, according...
By Hemantha Randunu A 19-year-old youth and his accomplice have been remanded until 20 January by the Avissawella Magistrate, for allegedly abducting an 18-year-old girl and...
Sri Lanka’s economic crisis has disproportionately affected women, with only 32% participating in the workforce and 25% owning SMEs. Many are forced into low-skilled overseas labour...
The SJB would boycott Parliamentary Committee meetings, Chief Opposition Whip Gayantha Karunathilaka said yesterday. Speaking to journalists in Colombo, MP Karunathilaka said the SJB had decided...
An extra ODI has been added to Australia’s tour of Sri Lanka which will provide the visitors additional preparation for the Champions Trophy. The two matches...
It ought to be an hour of soul-searching for those sections of the US electorate that voted Donald Trump to the position of US President for...
by Geewananda Gunawardana, Ph.D. In his excellent article on “Poor-quality and counterfeit medicines and unnecessary drugs” (The Island 06 January, 2025), Professor Saman Gunatilake wrote, “However,...
Disciplinary action against a prominent member, LG polls strategy on agenda By Dinasena Ratugamage The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) is set to hold its Central...
By Rathindra Kuruwita The local council (LG) elections will be held before the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, says Commissioner General of Elections Saman Sri Rathnayake....
The State Pharmaceutical Corporation (SPC) has refuted allegations surrounding the awarding of a tender for Chlorhexidine 0.2% mouthwash to a Bangladeshi company, following claims of irregularities...
Thursday 16th January, 2025 Rising water levels in irrigation tanks are a blessing for the inhabitants of the dry zone, for they signal a time of...
