Independent trade unions cry foul The government has launched a far-reaching overhaul of the electricity industry, breaking up the Ceylon...
Speaker of Lok Sabha Om Birla and Sri Lankan Speaker (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne recently discussed the possibility of expanding parliamentary...
In Windhoek, Sri Lanka strode to 267 for 5, with Vimath Dinsara hitting 95, and Chamika Heenatigala hitting 51. That...
South Africa monstered the Tanzania side over in Windhoek, Muhammed Bulbulia and Jason Rowles hitting hundreds to get South Africa...
Pakistan quick Ali Raza rattled Scotland with his pace early on, before left-arm wristspinner Momin Qamar helped take down the...
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya departed Sri Lanka on this morning (19 January) to participate in the 56th Annual Meeting...
Several people have been killed in a blast in Afghanistan’s Kabul, the Taliban Interior Ministry said. The explosion occurred on...
Senegal stormed off the field in protest at a penalty awarded against them before returning to beat hosts Morocco 1-0...
At least 21 people have been killed after a crash involving high-speed trains in southern Spain, as authorities warn the...
Contrasting half-centuries from Oman Sadat and Mahboob Khan set up Afghanistan’s 13 run win over West Indies. They wrapped up...
England have confirmed their place in the Super Sixes of the Under 19 World Cup 2026 after crushing hosts Zimbabwe...
A little over a year since winning their first-ever Test series in this country, New Zealand have beaten India in...
By Ifham Nizam Prof. Buddhi Marambe, prior to leaving for the UK, last night, told The Island that upon his return on 11 November, he would...
by Rathindra Kuruwita Sri Lanka was currently purchasing the vaccines that were needed to give booster shots to its citizens, Deputy Director General of Health Services,...
– Prez tellsWorld Leaders Dialogue on Climate Change President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said Sri Lanka with its rich philosophical heritage shaped by the teachings of the...
By Ifham Nizam A study has revealed that 14% of paints tested in the country contain lead in excess of 90 ppm (the applicable standard in...
by a special sports correspondent Sri Lanka’s rugby players and fans received inspiring news days ago with the sport’s governing body Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) appointing...
Allianz Lanka once again partnered with other Allianz offices from around the world to raise much needed funds to mitigate critical issues facing countries ravaged by...
Mega Airbus, US PR deals: Eran questions govt. silence By Shamindra Ferdinando Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) MP Eran Wickremaratne says that in spite of revelations of...
… wants SLPP leaders to gather and discuss secret energy deal By Prabhath Withana Industries Minister Wimal Weerawansa says that issues that should be discussed and...
The Cabinet had been presented with suggestions to amend 60 laws, Minister of Justice Mohamed Ali Sabry said yesterday addressing an event at Medawachchiya. The Minister...
By Hiran H. Senewiratne CSE trading witnessed some volatility because the market noted profit -taking on the previous day. But tile sector counters performed positively yesterday,...
Thursday 28th October, 2021 Power befogs governments, and makes them muddle along, impervious to reason. When intoxicated with power, politicians think they cannot be wrong and...
Prof. Oscar Amarasinghe and Dr. Ahilan Kadirgamar (Chancellor of the Ocean University and Senior Lecturer, Jaffna University, they are also, President and Executive Committee member respectively,...
