News Room : Mobile phone users can retain numbers after network switch
Fifty new signal towers in poor reception areas From June this year, mobile phone users in Sri Lanka will be able to retain their existing...
News Room : Parliament Heated Over Nalin Hewage’s Remark on Rohini Kaviratne
Parliament today (22 February) decided to expunge a remark made by Deputy Minister Nalin Hewage regarding SJB MP Rohini Kaviratne from the Hansard. The controversy...
News Room : Another Cop Arrested and Remanded in Connection with Ganemulla Sanjeewa Murder
Two more suspects connected to the assassination of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne, alias “Ganemulla Sanjeewa,” have been arrested and remanded until 7 March...
News Room : IGP Reveals Security Threats Against Ganemulla Sanjeewa Before Fatal Court Shooting
Acting Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasuriya revealed today (22 February) that authorities had received reports of security threats against alleged drug kingpin ‘Ganemulla...
News Room : Sri Lanka aims to pave a new path in digitalization by the year 2030 – President – The Island
President Anura Kumara Disanayake expressed confidence in the substantial opportunities for innovation in our country, stating that Sri Lanka aims to pave a new...
News Room : Crime and politics – The Island
The Sri Lanka police are known for their swift post-crime response, which however is selective in most cases. On Wednesday (19), they failed to...
News Room : Man Shot Dead at Galpoththa Junction; Suspects Arrested with Firearm
A man was shot and killed by a gunman who arrived on a motorcycle with an accomplice at Galpoththa Junction in Kotahena this evening...
News Room : Former Spanish soccer chief Luis Rubiales found guilty after kissing player Jenny Hermoso without consent
A Spanish high court on Thursday found him guilty of sexual assault over an unwelcome kiss by player Jenny Hermoso and fined him more...
News Room : Tea exports show moderate growth in January
Sri Lanka’s tea exports for January 2025 were 19.37 million kilograms, reflecting a growth of 0.61 million kilograms compared to the same period in...
News Room : Sri Lanka can meet revenue targets without tax hikes:Duminda Hulangamuwa
The government is optimistic about meeting its revenue targets under the tax reforms introduced in the 2024 budget if the economy expands beyond the...