News Room : New Zealand overcome Dottin’s all-round brilliance for first T20 World Cup final since 2010 – The Island
New Zealand stormed into the final of the Women’s T20 World Cup after 14 years, beating the 2016 champions West Indies by eight runs in a low-scoring thriller in Sharjah. New Zealand will meet the 2023 edition’s runners-up South Africa as the tournament is set for a first-time champion. Opting to bat first, Sophie Devine’s side huffed and puffed their...
News Room : Several spells of light showers may occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-eliya districts – The Island
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 16 October 2024 by the Department of Meteorology The heavy rains experienced in the southwestern part of the island is expected to reduced gradually. Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern province and fairly heavy showers above 50mm are likely at some places. Several spells of showers will occur in Western,...
News Room : South Africa stun serial winners Australia to enter World Cup final – The Island
Killing Yahya Sinwar is Israel’s biggest victory so far in the war against Hamas in Gaza. His death is a serious blow for Hamas, the organisation he turned into a fighting force that inflicted the biggest defeat on the state of Israel in its history. He was not killed in a planned special forces operation, but in a chance encounter with...
News Room : Expert Committee Chief contradicts govt.’s claim – The Island
By Shamindra Ferdinando Chairman of the Expert Committee on Public Service Salary Disparities, Udaya R. Seneviratne yesterday (17) contradicted cabinet spokesperson Minister Vijitha Herath declaration that the substantial public sector salary increase announced by the then government in the run-up to Sept 21 presidential election had not received proper approval of the Finance Ministry. Retired SLAS officer Seneviratne who had held...
News Room : Showers or thundershowers will occur in several provinces today
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 17 October 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern province and fairly heavy showers above 50mm are likely at some places. Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-eliya districts while showers or thundershowers...
News Room : Udaya alleges moves to arrest him under Official Secrets Act and PTA
Easter Sunday accusations: Pivithuru Hela Urumaya leader Udaya Gammanpila yesterday (16) alleged that the government had discussed the possibility of taking him into custody for having in his possession two reports on the 2019 Easter Sunday carnage. The former Minister said so while addressing the media at the PHU office at Pita Kotte. Attorney-at-Law Gammanpila said he had information that government leaders...
News Room : Christmas Cake Mixing Ceremony at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo
Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo hosted a Christmas Cake Mixing ceremony marking the joyous beginning of the festive season. This cherished tradition brings together the warmth and spirit of the holidays. (Colombo Gazette photographer)
News Room : China deepening anti-fraud law enforcement cooperation with Sri Lanka – The Island
The Chinese embassy in Colombo Monday (14) said that China and Sri Lanka were cooperating closely to enhance cooperation on anti-fraud law enforcement operations. The embassy revealed that China recently sent a working group to jointly carry out a special operation with the local police. The following is the text of the Chinese embassy statement: “China is closely following the recent...
News Room : AKD adopts Ranil method – The Island
Tuesday 15th October, 2024 President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told the NPP candidates contesting the upcoming general election some home truths, at a meeting, over the weekend. Reminding them of the fate that had befallen the Rajapaksa regimes in 2015 and 2022, he said both President Mahinda Rajapaksa and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had mustered two-thirds majorities in Parliament after winning general...
News Room : England, West Indies with little room for error as semi-finals race heats up – The Island
India’s hopes briefly arose. New Zealand could perhaps feel a sense of déjà vu. Pakistan themselves threatened to do the unthinkable. Only for all of it to come crashing at the end of it all. New Zealand crushed Pakistan in their final group game to qualify for the semi-final of the Women’s T20 World Cup for the first time since...