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 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...
The National Building Research Institute [NBRI] has issued Landslide Early Warnings to the Districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Kegalle, Nuwara...
By Capt Elmo Jayawardena elmojay1@gmail.com It looks like when Silver Bells ring this year and Silent Night takes the air, Santa himself will be struggling to...
Thursday 17th December 2020 The Attorney General’s Department gives the witnesses who appear before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI), probing the Easter Sunday terror attacks,...
By Saman Indrajith Batik, Handloom, and Local Apparel Products State Minister Dayasiri Jayasekera says that cassocks of Bishops and the Cardinal would be provided from locally...
By Saman Indrajith Industry Minister Wimal Weerawansa says that the COVID-19 pandemic, despite all its ill-effects, has reminded us of the value of indigenous wisdom and...
LOLC Holdings PLC’s strategic Investment arm, Browns Investments PLC (BI), acquired the controlling stake of 55.65% of Serendib Hotel PLC (Serendib) for a consideration of Rs.792Mn....
The Covid pandemic, apart from causing much human misery all over the world, has had a deleterious effect on human values as well. It appears that...
The Island editorial on the 14th of December, 20, titled ‘Putting the cart before the horse’, and the following little story, made me pen this short...
I’m sure lots of you would remember the good old days – not too long ago – when radio had quality announcers (or DJs), presenting programmes...
By Prageeth Janaka A group of ruling party and Opposition ranks in the Embilipitiya Urban Council launched a hunger strike opposite the council building on Tuesday...
Leading textile manufacturer Hayleys Fabric PLC, announced a major enhancement to its sustainability initiatives with the launch of a new line of organic, eco-friendly fabrics manufactured...
The establishment of diplomatic relations between Israel and Bhutan is a pointer to the increasing recognition globally of Israel’s importance from a number of viewpoints. Significant...
By Ifham Nizam Two university academics yesterday introduced a new Eco-friendly sanitizer capable of killing coronavirus, other viruses and bacteria which can remain active for 28...
