Heavy and persistent rains lashed several parts of Sri Lanka yesterday, triggering flooding, transport disruptions, flight diversions and multiple disaster...
Twenty-one alleged underworld operatives, deported from Dubai, were taken into custody by the CID, upon their arrival at the Mattala...
The National Building Research Organisation [NBRO] has issued landslide early warnings to the Districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Kegalle, Nuwara...
The US has announced a new policy that means most immigrants seeking a green card will have to leave the...
Tulsi Gabbard will resign from her position as the US director of national intelligence in the Trump administration, citing her...
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has launched the largest and most powerful rocket in history after its highly anticipated test flight was...
Two Indian climbers have died on Mount Everest during a record-breaking period of ascents via Nepal’s southern route, as experts...
Sunrisers Hyderabad [SRH] won, and yet it didn’t feel like a win. Royal Challengers Bengaluru [RCB] lost, but it didn’t...
The warning mentioned in the flood warning message No. 01 issued for the Aththanagalu Oya basin on 22.05.2026 at about...
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 23 MAY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 23 May 2026 by the Department of Meteorology The...
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...
by Reemus Feranndo The men’s steeplechase witnessed a new champion after a long time at the recently conducted 98th National Athletics Championships. Eranda Udaya Bandara Herath...
By Saman Indrajith Chief Opposition Whip Kandy District SJB MP Lakshman Kiriella told Parliament yesterday that the government had meddled with the judicial processes. “The Supreme...
By Saman Indrajith The JVP yesterday accused the government of planning to hand over the Colombo Port’s East Container Terminal to Adani Group of India despite...
The country was facing the danger of being hit by the third wave COVID-19, as some individuals in high position were concerned about furthering their own...
In response to The Island editorial of 28th Dec. 20, titled ‘Muck, bucks and impunity’, I sent a letter with the caption ‘Garbage attracts garbage’ to...
By Hiran H.Senewiratne The CSE Board of Directors decided to change the tick size applicable to equity securities traded on the Automated Trading System (ATS). The...
By Saman Indrajith Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi told Parliament yesterday that the government would continue to cremate the remains of COVID-19 victims according to the recommendations...
With reference to the first page report “CB Governor finally admits the obvious” in ‘The Island’ of December 5, I give below a letter I sent...
By Gwynne Dyer On Monday morning, a British judge finally rejected the US attempt to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and jail him forever (or at...
Friday 8th January, 2021 The hurly-burly’s done, and the battle’s lost and won, in the US. The Congress has certified Joe Biden as the next US...
CIPM Sri Lanka – the nation’s leader in human resource management celebrated its 60th anniversary with the issuance of a commemorative stamp and 1st day issuance...
Udayanga denies accusations By Shamindra Ferdinando The fifth flight carrying Ukrainian tourists landed in the country’s second international airport at Mattala yesterday (7) as the SLPP...
