News Room : Lohan and wife further remanded

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By AJA Abeynayake Nugegoda Chief Magistrate Ruwini Jayawardena yesterday ordered former Minister Lohan Ratwatte, and his wife, to be further remanded over possessing an illegally-assembled...

News Room : SC suspends release of Grade 05 scholarship exam...

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, speaking at the swearing-in of the National People’s Power (NPP) Government’s new Cabinet at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (18), stressed the importance...

News Room : Public Security Ministry Secy.’s FR petition dismissed –...

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, speaking at the swearing-in of the National People’s Power (NPP) Government’s new Cabinet at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (18), stressed the importance...

News Room : SC orders AG to submit a detailed report...

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By A.J.A. Abeynayake The Attorney General (AG) was ordered yesterday by the Supreme Court to submit a detailed report to the court by 27 Feb.,...

News Room : Washout in St Lucia after five overs as...

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The Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has announced an important milestone for local boxing officials, as a 1-star course for referees and judges...

News Room : USS Michael Murphy departs Colombo – The Island

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Kusal Mendis’ unbeaten 73 trumped Mark Chapman’s 76, as Sri Lanka secured a narrow three-wicket win in the second ODI in Pallekele, and with...

News Room : Fairly heavy showers are likely at some places...

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Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 18 November 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western,...

News Room : Spinners weave magic as Sri Lanka dominate New...

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Ravin Wickramaratne, the newly elected President of the Association of Cricket Umpires in Sri Lanka (ACUSL), is determined to turn over a new leaf...

News Room : ITAK also appoints unsuccessful candidate to Parliament

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By Shamindra Ferdinando Former Director (Administration) Parliament Lacille de Silva said that the Committee of Public Enterprises (COPE) and Public Accounts Committee (PAC) could spearhead...

News Room : Watch given to Titanic hero sells for £1.5m

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A gold pocket watch given to the British boat captain who rescued more than 700 passengers from the Titanic has sold at auction for...