The ongoing West Asia war, triggered by joint Israel-US attack on Iran on 28 Februar, has benefited the China-run Hambantota...
A three-day “study visit” by the subject Minister to the Norochcholai coal power plant has triggered concern among power sector...
United States President Donald Trump has threatened to attack civilian infrastructure inside Iran, including bridges and power plants, if the...
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru [RCB] razed Chennai Super Kings’ [CSK] attack and the record books, in front of their...
Mohammed Shami’s miserly 2 for 9 and Rishabh Pant’s uncharacteristic half-century helped Lucknow Super Giants [LSG] open their account in...
On the apparent northward relative motion of the sun, it is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri...
Warm Weather Advisory Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre Issued at 3.30 p.m. on 05 April 2026, valid...
Sameer Rizvi picked up his second Player-of-the-Match award in as many games in IPL 2026, this time scoring 90 off...
On the apparent northward relative motion of the sun, it is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri...
Warm Weather Advisory Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre Issued at 3.30 p.m. on 04 April 2026, valid...
Iran has executed two men convicted of being members of the banned People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) opposition group,...
An earthquake in Afghanistan has killed eight members of the same family when their home collapsed in the Gosfand Dara...
In his editorial, ‘The art of debating without debates’ (12.09.2024) the editor of the The island in his customery style has hit the nail on the...
(SciDev)– Presidential candidates in Sri Lanka have pledged to prioritise science and technology, promising modernisation and better science education in a country suffering from “brain drain”.Sri...
By Dr Matara Gunapala During the reign of King Parakramabahu (1153-1186), Sri Lanka earned the distinguished title of the ‘granary of the Orient,’ reflecting its unparalleled...
The International Health and Peer Mentoring Initiative recently conducted its first in-person camp in Matara. Thirty children were selected based on specific criteria and mentored by...
Says it will revolutionise the financial landscape of Sri Lanka Intellect Design Arena Ltd, the World’s only Enterprise Grade Financial Technology Leader in Composable and Intelligent...
Robust framework adopted by the company to boost its export volumes Pelwatte Dairy Industries Ltd. has strengthened its commitment to promoting a culture of safety and...
To offer ‘exclusive’ insurance solutions Sanasa General Insurance Company (SGIC) has entered into a strategic partnership with PMF Finance PLC to provide comprehensive insurance services to...
Hemas Holdings PLC initiated a collaborative educational venture with the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) to elevate the country’s healthcare education to international standards, by...
SLASSCOM, the national chamber for the Knowledge and Innovation (IT&BPM) industry in Sri Lanka, have handed over its strategic policy document titled “Igniting Knowledge, Inspiring Growth” to the...
People’s Bank officially inaugurated its Dharga Town Service Centre at a new location recently. Conveniently-located at No.426, Welipenna Road, Dharga Town, the Service Centre is attach...
The Negombo Speakers Forum Toastmasters Club has announced the launch of the second season of its Youth Leadership Program, themed “New Stars Found.” Following the resounding...
Brandix rounded out its commitment for the Guiding Leadership and Outreach (GLO) programme this year, empowering up to 50 individuals across its value chain. GLO is...
