News Room : NCPA To Take Action Against Tuition Teacher Caught Beating Students
The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) is taking action against a tuition teacher seen beating students, Cabinet Spokesperson Nalinda Jayathissa said today (11). “A civilized society will not accept this. We do not approve or justify such actions. The era of punishing students as a form of teaching is over. Also, do not give publicity to such activities,” Jayathissa told...
News Room : Philippines ex-President Rodrigo Duterte arrested on ICC warrant
The office of the President of the Philippines has reported the arrest of the country’s ex-President Rodrigo Duterte after receiving a request from the International Criminal Court (ICC). Duterte was taken into custody on Tuesday at Manila airport upon his arrival from Hong Kong, according to the Philippine government, which received the ICC request through the international police agency, Interpol. “Upon...
News Room : Crew member missing and vessels still on fire after collision in North Sea – The Island
Mumbai Indians (MI) continued their dominance over Gujarat Giants (GG) and took another step towards making a direct entry into the final of WPL 2025 with a nine-run win in their penultimate league match. The sparse home crowd was treated to a couple of stroke-filled knocks – MI captain Harmanpreet Kaur hit her third half-century in four outings at...
News Room : Govt. needs to explain its slow pace
by Jehan Perera It was three years ago that the Aragalaya people’s movement in Sri Lanka hit the international headlines. The world watched a celebration of democracy on the streets of Colombo as tens of thousands of people of all ages and communities gathered to demand a change of government. The Aragalaya showed that people have the power, and agency,...
News Room : Ajahn Brahm to visit SL in May 2025 – The Island
The Ajahn Brahm Society of Sri Lanka (ABSSL) is pleased to announce that Ajahn Brahm will be visiting Sri Lanka for a short stay in May this year. Many, both Buddhists and non-Buddhists, know him and have listened to his addresses made on earlier visits, including his 2023 public talk at the BMICH, which was attended by over 4,000...
News Room : Suwasevana Hospitals Partners with NITF to Expand Healthcare Access for Government Employees
Suwasevana Hospitals has partnered with the National Insurance Trust Fund (NITF) to enhance healthcare benefits for Sri Lanka’s government employees under the Agrahara Medical Insurance program. This collaboration aims to make advanced medical care more accessible and affordable for public sector workers and their families. Under this partnership, Suwasevana Hospitals will waive admission fees for Agrahara patients, provide free OPD...
News Room : SDB Bank Launches 5-Year Fixed Deposit Campaign with 13% Interest Rate
SDB Bank has introduced an exceptional investment opportunity with its latest fixed deposit (FD) campaign, offering one of the highest interest rates in the market. Customers can now benefit from a maturity interest rate of 13% for 5-year fixed deposits, ensuring secure and high-yield returns on their savings. During this special campaign period, the bank offers a monthly interest rate...
News Room : SDB Bank Partners with IRSD to Drive Sustainable Rural Development
Marking a significant milestone in its journey toward fostering sustainable development, SDB Bank has announced a strategic partnership with the Institute for Rural Sustainable Development (IRSD). As a leading consultancy and support provider for sustainability initiatives targeting rural communities, IRSD joins forces with SDB Bank to drive transformative change in rural Sri Lanka through a comprehensive and impactful approach...
News Room : Canadian Woman Arrested at BIA for Smuggling Rs. 17.5 Million Worth of Hashish
A 20-year-old Canadian woman has been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle Hashish worth approximately Rs. 17.5 million into Sri Lanka. Customs officers apprehended the suspect, an undergraduate student on her first visit to Sri Lanka, last night (9). She had traveled from Toronto, Canada, to Abu Dhabi before arriving at BIA on Etihad Airways flight...
News Room : North Korean hackers cash out hundreds of millions from $1.5bn ByBit hack – The Island
The Nigerian Senate has suspended a female senator after she accused its presiding officer of sexual harassment. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was barred from office from Thursday and will have her allowances and security withdrawn for six months after she made an accusation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who denied the claims against him. On Wednesday, the Senate ethics committee rejected Akpoti-Uduaghan’s...