News Room : Land Allotted to Murali’s Company Triggers Fierce Debate in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly
CPI(M) MLA Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami has questioned the allotment of land to Sri Lankan cricket legend Muttiah Muralitharan in Kathua, during the ongoing budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Saturday. He expressed concerns regarding the legal basis of the decision, although he did not specify the cricketer’s name, Indian media reporter. The cricketer in question is former...
News Room : “Mr. President, Bravo! My Heart is With You” – IMF Chief Lauds AKD
Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, lauded President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a Zoom meeting yesterday (7 March). The discussion focused on further strengthening the partnership between Sri Lanka and the IMF as the country successfully reaches the halfway mark of its 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement, which commenced in March 2023. During the meeting, President...
News Room : Wind Power Project with Adani Group Not Canceled, Minister Kumara Jayakody Confirms
Minister of Power, Kumara Jayakody, clarified that the wind power project, previously planned with India’s Adani Group, has not been cancelled. This statement was made during the inaugural meeting of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Energy in the Tenth Parliament on 6 March. Addressing queries from Members of Parliament, the Minister explained that while the pricing of Adani’s power project...
News Room : “No Woman is Safe Until Every Woman is Safe” – PM Harini Amarasuriya’s Call for Transformative Action on IWD 2025
On International Women’s Day 2025, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya delivered a powerful speech calling for urgent and transformative action to dismantle deep-rooted inequalities that continue to shape the lives of women, particularly those from marginalized communities. Addressing the nation, she underscored the progress made while highlighting the persistent structural barriers that hinder women’s rights, representation, and safety. Dr. Amarasuriya’s...
News Room : Deol 70*, Meghna three-for lift Giants to No. 2
Gujarat Giants’ batting might trumped an all-international Delhi Capitals bowling attack and made up for their own sloppy fielding to clinch a thriller and take a step closer to their maiden playoffs berth. In a stiff chase of 178, Beth Mooney, Harleen Deol and Deandra Dottin came together to pull off a stunning effort by ransacking 103 runs in...
News Room : Private tuition, etc., for O/L students suspended until the end of exam
Conducting and organising tuition classes, seminars, workshops, and providing assistance via social media or other electronic platforms to students preparing for the upcoming 2024 (2025) G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) examination will be prohibited from midnight on 11 March 2025. Accordingly, the Department of Examinations stated that all tuition classes, revision sessions, seminars, and related programmes targeting the 2024 (2025) O/L...
News Room : SL’s food processing industry seen as wielding vast potential to boost national growth – The Island
By Ifham Nizam The 22nd edition of Profood Propack & Agbiz 2025 was launched in grand style at the Cinnamon Grand recently, highlighting the Sri Lankan food processing industry’s immense potential to contribute to national economic growth. The event, attended by key industry stakeholders, government officials and innovators, reinforced the sector’s vital role in driving exports, supporting local farmers and integrating...
News Room : “We Never Asked RW to Return to Parliament” – GMOA Rejects UNP’s Claim
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has refuted claims that it expressed support for former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s presence in the current Parliament. GMOA Spokesman Chamil Wijesinghe, speaking during a televised debate, clarified that no such statement was made during their recent meeting with Wickremesinghe. He noted that while the United National Party’s (UNP) media release suggested otherwise, the matter...
News Room : India, Sri Lanka and South Africa to participate in women’s ODI tri-series in Colombo
India, Sri Lanka and South Africa are set to participate in a women’s ODI tri-series to be played entirely at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo from April 27 to May 11, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said. The opening match of the tri-series will be played between Sri Lanka and India on April 27. Each team will play...
News Room : Tourism leaders push for urgent promotional campaigns to meet Sri Lanka’s 2025 targets
As Sri Lanka experiences a surge in tourist arrivals compared to last year, industry leaders are urging the government to urgently implement global promotional campaigns to maintain this momentum to meet sector targets. Without a strategic marketing push, the sector will experience improved financial performance, but sustained growth and attracting high-spending tourists will remain a challenge, experts say. With a target...