Flawed, poorly planned and rushed education reforms could widen inequalities between urban and rural schools, teachers’ unions warned yesterday, criticising...
Former Minister Johnston Fernando, his two sons and two others were further remanded until 13 February by the Wattala Magistrate’s Court yesterday.The...
Sam Curran bounced back from a bruising opening spell to claim a memorable hat-trick, while Adil Rashid served notice of...
Former Sri Lanka allrounder Shehan Jayasuriya is set to make his USA debut at the 2026 T20 World Cup. The...
Time for the real quiz. As pleasing as it was for Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum to win a rare...
Viran Chamuditha’s 94-ball 110 helped Sri Lanka Under 19 chase 262 and keep their hopes of qualifying for the semi-finals...
Sustained heavy gunfire and loud explosions have been heard in Niger near the international airport outside the capital, Niamey. Multiple...
Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Dr Harini Amarasuriya said that she hoped that the...
Pavan Rathnayake has re-entered Sri Lanka’s T20I squad following his 121 off 115 balls in the third ODI against England....
Australia qualified for the semi-finals of the Under-19 World Cup after beating West Indies by 22 runs in Harare courtesy...
The Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the official launch of the National Strategic Action Plan to monitor and...
Shiyam Dube hammered the third-fastest fifty by an Indian batter in T20Is, finishing with 65 off 23 balls, but it...
A recent visit to Kotmale Dairy’s Banduragoda plant provided a firsthand look at how the vision of a leading Sri Lankan corporate leader is being realized.The...
Street shows meant for profit-making and entertainment overshadow the sacred meaning of the festival, they say Buddhist monks have urged the government to ban commercial entertainment...
The ever-rising price increases of all commodities has laid a heavy burden on the ordinary consumer whose income doesn’t increase at the same rate. Some unscrupulous...
“Go back to Colombo… Genocide deniers, you are not welcome in Brampton, you are not welcome in Canada”- Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton, Ontario – Canada...
Reading the excellent article titled ‘Tackling insidious killer’ (The Island 2025/06/04) by Priyantha Hewage, a few questions came to mind: Will there be a cure for...
In comparison, Ceylon Tea, sold at a modest Rs 400–600/kg range, has built a loyal global customer base,thanks to consistent quality, packaging, and availability. The case...
Excavations at the suspected second Chemmani mass grave site in Siththuppaththi, Jaffna, have so far uncovered 19 human skeletons, marking a significant development in the long-delayed...
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), Government of India, NSE International Exchange (NSE IX), and CareEdge Global, in collaboration with the High Commission of India...
Sri Lanka has joined the global community in celebrating World Oceans Day under the theme “Save the Wonderful Ocean That Protects Us.” The national celebration was...
Matara Bodhi Arakshaka Trust recently awarded 90 scholarships to deserving students who have gained university admission. At a ceremony held at the historic Matara Bodhiya, 60...
Sri Lanka Insurance Life will be in Anuradhapura from the 9th to the 11th of June, extending round the clock 24 hour support to thousands of...
Oral health continues to be a pressing issue in Sri Lanka, with a significant number of adults affected by dental caries. In response, Clogard, a homegrown...
