Andy Murray says he still wants to play at the French Open despite his struggles on clay continuing with the defeat by Italian world number 164 Andrea Vavassori at the Madrid Open.The British former world number one lost 6-3...
The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) on Thursday ordered the police to dispose of the tear gas stocks past expiry datesThe Committee has called in the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security, the Inspector General of Police, and...
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 26 April 2023 by the Department of Meteorology
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places over most parts of the island after 2.00pm.
Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at some...
State Minister Tharaka Balasuriya was unanimously elected as the chairman of the Committee on Economic Stabilization, at its first meeting held on Thursday (Apr. 27) in the Parliament. His name was proposed by State Minister Shehan Semasinghe and seconded...
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 25 April 2023 by the Department of Meteorology
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Central, Uva and North-Western provinces and in Trincomalee and Mullaitivu districts during the afternoon...
By Shamindra Ferdinando
Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda yesterday (27) said that he had not applied for a visa to visit the US and was not planning to do so. He said so when The Island sought his response...
By Shamindra Ferdinando
Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda yesterday (27) said that he had not applied for a visa to visit the US and was not planning to do so. He said so when The Island sought his response...
British lawmakers have approved a sweeping bill that will dramatically curb migrants’ ability to seek asylum in the United Kingdom, despite critics’ allegations that it breaks international law.
The Illegal Migration Bill was approved on Wednesday by the lower house...
Rajitha takes legend Wimaladasa’s spot
by Reemus Fernando
Despite the absence of favourites, veteran sprinter Nadeesha Ramanayake and Rajitha Rajakaruna produced outstanding feats in the women’s and men’s 400 metres respectively at the Selection Trial held at Diyagama on Tuesday.
Ramanayake...
By Sanath Nanayakkare
Leaving aside the battle for grabbing political power, a crucial time has come for Sri Lanka’s parliament to work together to arrive at a consensus on the IMF’s Extended Fund facility approved for Sri Lanka as well...