News Room : IPL 2025: 14 year old Suryavanshi, shatters records to keep Rajasthan Royals alive
In his third IPL match, the 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi brought down to their knees seasoned pros from the best bowling unit in the tournament,...
News Room : Trump tariffs and their effect on world trade and economy with particular reference to Sri Lanka – Part II – The Island
(Part VIII of this article appeared yesterday) Reflections on Perplexity in Sri Lankan Foreign Policy (1990-2024) Since the end of the Cold War, the three geopolitical...
News Room : Court Dismisses ‘Missing’ Prasanna Ranaweera’s Petition to Prevent Arrest
The Court of Appeal has dismissed, without taking it up for hearing, a writ petition filed by former State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera seeking an...
News Room : Letter written before Titanic sinks sells for nearly $400,000 at auction
A postcard written by one of the Titanic’s most famous survivors just days before it sank has sold for £300,000 ($399,000) at auction. In a...
News Room : Liverpool make history with second Premier League title
Liverpool have been crowned champions of the English Premier League for the second time – and a record 20th time in the top flight...
News Room : People have now started to think of themselves as Sri Lankans sans ethnic or religious divisions- PM – The Island
Mumbai Indians (MI) sealed their fifth consecutive win in comfortable fashion this season to climb to 12 points in ten games. It was a...
News Room : Of that colourless evil – The Island
When conservative Pope Benedict XVI stepped down in 2013, citing frailty of body, the Catholic world braced for a like-minded successor. All eyes were...
News Room : Rising Above Racism and Islamophobia: Zainab Shafi, with 3As, Secures Place Among Sri Lanka’s Future Doctors
In a powerful story of resilience and triumph, Zainab Shafi, the daughter of Dr. Shafi Shihabdeen — who was at the centre of a...
News Room : Lumbini to Host the 4th Asian Buddhist Cultural Festival 2025
LUMBINI, NEPAL — Lumbini, the revered birthplace of Sakyamuni Buddha, is set to host the 4th Asian Buddhist Cultural Festival from 25 to 28...
News Room : Court Bans Key Protest Leaders from Examination Centers Amid Graduate Recruitment Exams
The Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court has issued an order prohibiting four individuals from entering or remaining near centers where competitive exams are scheduled today (April...