Oil prices have plummeted after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would be “completely open” to commercial ships for the...
“Auditor General’s reports a matter for Legislature not the Executive” Former Chairman of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Charitha...
Being a key frontline stakeholder in the national mission, ‘A Nation United,’ the Navy continues to maintain a vigilant maritime...
Minister of Power and Energy Kumara Jayakody and Ministry Secretary Prof. Udayanga Hemapala have resigned from their respective positions today...
Rwanda will host the inaugural Women’s Challenge Trophy, which starts on April 18 in Kigali with Rwanda taking on Italy,...
The ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) is investigating allegations of corruption involving Cricket Canada, one of which focuses on a game...
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday confirmed that the United States and Iran were in discussions – through Islamabad – to...
The leaders of Israel and Lebanon have agreed a 10-day ceasefire, US President Donald Trump has said, starting from 17:00...
Warm Weather Advisory Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre Issued at 3.30 p.m. on 16 April 2026, valid...
Three Sri Lankan leopard cubs that were born at the Singapore Zoo on Jan 1 have now made their public...
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized a local multi- day fishing trawler, it’s four man crew together with a consignment...
US President Donald Trump has threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if he does not step aside at...
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) will launch a centralised electronic system for the submission of asset and liability declarations on March...
Sri Lanka has been ranked the second most unaffordable housing market in Asia, according to a recent report by The Economist. The report said cities across...
By Ifham Nizam In an exclusive interview with The Island, Ifham Nizam speaks with Professor Gothamie Weerakoon—Senior Curator and leading researcher on lichens and slime moulds...
An Independent Freelance Correspondent As the sun sets over the Indian Ocean, the tranquil beauty of Sri Lanka feels many a world away from the smoke,...
Warming coastal waters emerge as primary driver of large-scale humid heat waves Rising sea surface temperatures in coastal waters are driving 50 to 64 percent of...
The passenger boat ‘Neduntharaki,’ which had been operating passenger transport services between Jaffna and Delft Island, has been redeployed for passenger transport from yesterday (29) after...
Monday 30th March, 2026 No sooner had Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody been indicted for corruption than he was released on bail last Friday. The Commission to...
As geopolitical tensions, economic volatility, and technological disruption reshape global markets, the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) is emerging as a strategic pillar in boardrooms worldwide. In...
Cap Snap Lanka Pvt. Ltd., a member of the CSL Group, has been awarded six internationally recognised certifications within a six-month period, including the Food Safety...
A group of students from Cornell University, New York, USA, recently stepped beyond the classroom and into the world of apparel manufacturing through a visit to...
Sri Lankan technology firm EWIS has unveiled EWIS AEGIS, an AI-powered platform designed to de-risk the modernisation of mission-critical legacy systems. Targeting sectors such as banking,...
This Easter, ITC Ratnadipa invites guests to celebrate the season with a special brunch at the Indian Ocean Pavilion on Sunday, April 5, from 12:30 PM...
