News Room : Cabinet approves issuance of new bonds to replace existing ISBs – The Island
‘Appalling practice of accommodating rejected contestants should be done away with’ By Shamindra Ferdinando National Democratic Party (NDF) Secretary Sharmila Perera said that the delay on the part of other constituents of the political grouping that contested on the NDF ticket to reach a consensus on the remaining National List slot couldn’t be blamed on her. Attorney-at-law Perera said that as soon...
News Room : GCE A/L exam won’t be held on Nov. 27, 28 and 29 due to inclement weather – The Island
‘Appalling practice of accommodating rejected contestants should be done away with’ By Shamindra Ferdinando National Democratic Party (NDF) Secretary Sharmila Perera said that the delay on the part of other constituents of the political grouping that contested on the NDF ticket to reach a consensus on the remaining National List slot couldn’t be blamed on her. Attorney-at-law Perera said that as soon...
News Room : AL students ferried to examination centers – The Island
‘Appalling practice of accommodating rejected contestants should be done away with’ By Shamindra Ferdinando National Democratic Party (NDF) Secretary Sharmila Perera said that the delay on the part of other constituents of the political grouping that contested on the NDF ticket to reach a consensus on the remaining National List slot couldn’t be blamed on her. Attorney-at-law Perera said that as soon...
News Room : NDF constituents, SJB in continuing NL dilemma – The Island
‘Appalling practice of accommodating rejected contestants should be done away with’ By Shamindra Ferdinando National Democratic Party (NDF) Secretary Sharmila Perera said that the delay on the part of other constituents of the political grouping that contested on the NDF ticket to reach a consensus on the remaining National List slot couldn’t be blamed on her. Attorney-at-law Perera said that as soon...
News Room : Energy sector challenged to balance modernization with growth opportunities – The Island
By Ifham Nizam Sri Lanka’s energy sector is at a crossroads, balancing the pressing demands of modernization with opportunities for growth and innovation. As the IESL’s Electrical, Electronics, and Telecommunication Engineering Sectional Committee (EETESC) president Eng. Granie Jayalath details, the journey toward a resilient and sustainable energy future emerges as both challenging and promising. Responding to The Island Financial Review, he...
News Room : Red Warning for low pressure area over South-East Bay of Bengal – The Island
Sri Lanka should be vigilant about the Adani power project in the island, experts said, after Federal prosecutors in New York indicted Group Chairman Gautam Adani and seven others on multiple counts of fraud, said a report published by The Hindu yesterday. Sri Lanka has often seen cases of significant corruption in the country being exposed in other jurisdictions, according...
News Room : Roach, Seales build the road to victory for West Indies despite Taskin six-for – The Island
West Indies are three wickets away from clinching the Antigua Test against Bangladesh. The visitors ended the fourth day on 109 for 7 after they were set a target of 334. Kemar Roach and Jayden Seales led the way for the hosts with three wickets each, as Bangladesh’s specialist batters failed to put together a performance for the umpteenth...
News Room : Shocking delay in delivering relief
Tuesday 26th November, 2024 Taxes and tariffs increase in leaps and bounds, placing heavy burdens on the public, in this country, but reductions therein come in dribs and drabs, if at all. Governments are very efficient when they squeeze the public dry, but their high-octane performance is sadly absent when they are required to grant their victims some relief. The...
News Room : Why unions fail – The Island
by Dr. Chani Imbulgoda Union, by definition, is the state of being together. Unions are formed for multiple purposes and reasons, including labour advocacy, social or community courses, national development, etc. Members unite with great expectations of achieving a better life for themselves and others. However, we are witnessing the fragmentation of these unions, leading to significant damage to their...
News Room : Lucknow Super Giants splurge record INR 27 crore for Pant, Shreyas gets 26.75 crore from Punjab Kings – The Island
Rishab Pant has become the most expensive player in IPL history after he was sold to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for INR 27 crore (USD 3.21 million approx.) on the first day of the mega auction in Jeddah. He surpassed the mark set by Punjab Kings (PBKS), who had bid INR 26.75 crore (USD 3.18 million approx.) to buy...