Harshitha Samarawickrema’s splendid 48 not out off 37 balls took Sri Lanka over the line in a low-scoring thriller...
By Norman Palihawadane The CID recently found that former SLPP Deputy Minister Premalal Jayasekara, better known as ‘Choka Malli’, had...
Pakistan were bowled out for 55, their lowest total in T20I cricke. A collapse where they lost six wickets for...
The sun is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka from 28th of August to 07th of...
Rumesh Tharanga created history in emphatic fashion, winning the men’s javelin at the Diamond League Final in Brussels to become...
A complete performance from UAE’s bowling unit kept their semi-final hopes alive at the 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup, skittling...
The sun is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka from 28th of August to 07th of...
Kusal Mendis and Binura Fernando have been ruled out of Sri Lanka’s upcoming T20I series against England, with the SLC...
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of...
Smriti Mandhana filled her batting coffers with her second T20I century, along the way surpassing Mithali Raj for the record...
The sun is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka from 28th of August to 07th of...
Ms Sajeewani Dilka Lakmali Karunannayake was sworn in as a Judge of the Court of Appeal before President Anura Kumara...
The semi-finals of the Under 17 Division I cricket tournament will be played today in Colombo. Wesley will look to upset Royal in the top half...
The Island editorial dated 10 August, 2026, under the title ‘Govt. crosses the Rubicon’ is is an ”eye-opener” to those who voted to bring the current...
Author: PROF. G. L. PEIRIS A REVIEW by KRISHNAN SRINIVASAN Former Foreign Secretary of India and Former Deputy Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Vijitha Yapa Publications, Colombo,...
By Norman Palihawadane Five women were arrested for allegedly stealing gold chains from devotees attending the annual feast of the Shrine of Our Lady of Madhu,...
Brandix reinforced its commitment to people-centered sustainability as the Main Partner for the “Social” track at CATALYZE 2026, hosted by the UN Global Compact Network Sri...
Sampath Bank posted a 13% year-on-year increase in profit after tax to Rs. 16.6 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, despite a sharp...
Temperatures are expected to soar to between 39°C and 45°C in several districts, with the Department of Meteorology warning that the prevailing heat conditions require public...
By SK Samaranayake IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya briefed the Mahanayake Theras of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters on security arrangements being put in place for the upcoming...
Tokyo Cement Group posted a turnover of Rs. 15,836 million for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026, marking a 26% increase from Rs. 12,544 million...
Dialog Axiata PLC and apparel manufacturer MAS Holdings have concluded the fourth Dialog MAS Enabler Programme, aimed at expanding workplace opportunities and inclusion for persons with...
Yajith de Silva, Chief Operating Officer of the Palm Oil Industry Association of Sri Lanka (POIA), is accustomed to confronting one of the most deeply entrenched...
The 50% surcharge imposed on vehicle import taxes from May 15 had been extended until December 31, 2026, the Finance Ministry announced on Friday. The extension...
