A no-confidence motion brought by the Opposition against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody was defeated in Parliament yesterday by a majority...
Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong yesterday assured that China would not allow a fuel crisis to arise in...
Vaibhav Sooriyavanshi equalled his own record for the fastest half-century, off 15 balls, in a six-fest on a flat Guwahati...
On the apparent northward relative motion of the sun, it is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri...
Zimbabwe Women are set for their maiden tour to Pakistan for three ODIs and three T20Is. The ODIs kick off...
The Bangladesh Cricket Board announced that they have decided to change match timings of the upcoming international assignments of the...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered his government to begin direct talks with Lebanon, he said in a statement...
On the apparent northward relative motion of the sun, it is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri...
In the lead-up to IPL 2026, Lucknow Super Giants coach Justin Langer believed that rookie <ukul Choudhary had the potential...
The Darts Regulation Authority has banned transgender women from competing in its women’s events with immediate effect. The DRA, which...
Warm Weather Advisory Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre Issued at 3.30 p.m. on 09 April 2026, valid...
Peshawar Zalmi held their nerve to beat Hyderabad Kingsmen off the final ball in a tense four-wicket win in the...
The National Peace Council (NPC) has urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to strengthen Provincial Council system by reducing the powers of the Governors appointed by the...
ACL Cables PLC, the no.1 cable company in Sri Lanka has announced key changes to its Board of Directors, reinforcing the commitment to strong governance and...
This year’s Sinhala and Tamil New Year was celebrated on a grand scale, and there was something happening practically in every part of the country, and...
First and foremost, I wish The Island readers a Happy Sinhala and Tamil New Year. Yes, who wouldn’t want a perfect complexion, the girls, especially! Unfortunately,...
Elevating the traditional Avurudu celebrations to new heights, BHR offers an exclusive royal experience at each of its properties. Each hotel is transformed into its own...
Peradeniya Student uprising of 1965 and beyond (Based on an account of the events by Prof. T. Sivaparakasapillai) A far-reaching achievement of the very last State...
A. Baur & Co. (Pvt.) Ltd., also known as Baurs, a leading conglomerate with diversified business interests in Sri Lanka, recently announced the appointment of Daniela...
Yes, I’ve got some interesting news for cricket enthusiasts. The Colombo Cricket Club, in Melbourne, Australia, will be touring Sri Lanka, over the Easter season, and...
Stock market trading yesterday was positive and indicated an incipient bullish trend but due to the festive season the market did not perform well eventually. Amid...
Peru’s former president, Ollanta Humala, has been found guilty of money laundering and sentenced to 15 years in prison. A court in the capital, Lima, said...
Chinese President Xi Jinping has met Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur as part of a regional push to shore up Beijing’s trade relationships. The...
Police urge motorists who intend to use the Ella – Wellawaya Road to use alternative roads as there is a severe vehicle congestion due to inclement...
