News Room : Seales’ 4 for 5 gives West Indies control as Bangladesh fold for 164 – The Island
Jayden Seales registered astonishing figures of 15.5-10-5-4 as West Indies bowled out Bangladesh for 164 on the second day of the second Test at Sabina Park. Seales’ bowling figures were the most economical in Test cricket since 1977 (minimum 60 balls). In response, West Indies lost Mikyle Louis early but Kraigg Braithwaite and Keacy Carty took them to 70...
News Room : Global plastic talks collapse as oil states rebel
Countries have failed to reach a landmark agreement on tackling plastic pollution after more than two years of negotiations. More than 200 nations met in South Korea for what was meant to be a final round of talks. But deep divisions remained between a group of nearly 100 “high ambition” countries calling for plastic to be phased out and oil-producing nations...
News Room : SJB still undecided – The Island
ECONOMYNEXT –Floods and landslides have killed 12 people and left hit 370,000 people in Sri Lanka disaster management authorities said as torrential rains from a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal lashed the island for the third day. The deep depression was around 200 kilometers off Trincomallee Thursday as reservoirs spilled over and landslides closed off roads and rail...
News Room : Five prominent politicians yet to provide statements in substandard medicine case – The Island
By A.J.A. Abeynayake Five prominent political figures, including former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, have yet to appear before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to provide statements regarding the distribution of substandard medicine to government hospitals, despite a court directive. This was disclosed at the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court on Friday (29). Representatives from the Attorney General’s Department said Maligakanda Magistrate Lochani Abeywickrama had...
News Room : More than 130 tanks damaged
Over 130 irrigation tanks/weirs under the Department of Agrarian Development have been damaged by the floods.Commissioner General of Agrarian Development Rohana Rajapaksha said most of the damage has taken place in the Vavuniya District. “97 tanks have been damaged. Another 93 tanks are vulnerable to damage. 36 weirs have been damaged. 12 more are in a vulnerable state,” he said. According...
News Room : Chinese projects in Sri Lanka not white elephants – Ambassador Qi – The Island
The deep depression over the southwestern Bay of Bengal, which brought heavy rains and strong winds to Sri Lanka in recent days, will dissipate from today (30), the Department of Meteorology confirmed on Friday (29).Ajith Wijemanna, Director of Forecasting, stated that there is no longer a threat of cyclonic activity. As of yesterday evening, the system, located about 260 km...
News Room : A fatal car crash in India sparks concerns over Google Maps – The Island
Can a navigation app be held responsible if a user gets into an accident? That is the question being asked in India after three men died when their car veered off an unfinished bridge and fell on to a riverbed in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. Police are still investigating the incident, which took place on Sunday, but they...
News Room : At least 113 people missing after Uganda landslide – police – The Island
Australia will ban children under 16 from using social media, after its Senate approved the world’s strictest laws. The ban – which will not take effect for at least 12 months – could see tech companies fined up to A$50m ($32.5m; £25.7m) if they don’t comply. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the legislation is needed to protect young people from the...
News Room : Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Northern province.
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 29 November 2024 by the Department of Meteorology The deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located about 240 km northeast of Trincomalee and 290km east of Kankasanthurai around 11.30 p.m. of 28th November 2024. It is likely to move northwestwards, towards the Tamil Nadu coast. It can be expected that...
News Room : Sri Lanka bowled out for record low – The Island
Rex Clementinein Durban In a frenzied hour of cricket carnage, Sri Lanka hit rock bottom, skittled out for a paltry 42— their lowest Test score ever—on a dismal day in Durban. A cocktail of disciplined South African bowling and Sri Lanka’s reckless shot selection left the visitors in tatters, potentially derailing their hopes for a spot in next year’s...