News Room : Pakistan holds election tainted by rigging claims
Tens of millions of Pakistanis head to the polls today (08) to vote in a new government amid soaring inflation, rising violence and claims of rigging. The election comes almost two years since the previous prime minister, cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan, was ousted in a no-confidence vote. Khan was later jailed on corruption charges and is barred from standing. Three-time PM Nawaz Sharif...
News Room : Prez recalls co-operation between JVP and Yahapalana govt., requests Opposition’s help for nation building – The Island
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said in Parliamenty yesterday he was aware that Value Added Tax (VAT) was a burden on the public. He said it would be possible to reduce VAT with the passage of time. Delivering the government policy statement at the commencement of the new session of Parliament, the President said: “The prior scarcity of paper for book printing...
News Room : Fair weather will prevail over the island – The Island
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 05 February 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the morning. Several spells of showers will occur in Eastern, North-central and Uva provinces and in Matale and Hambantota districts. Showers or thundershowers will occur at...
News Room : Saharan, Dhas lead India into ninth final with epic partnership
India’s title defence at the Under-19 World Cup met its sternest challenge from hosts South Africa in a pulsating semifinal clash in Benoni. Then Uday Saharan, the captain, and Sachi Dhas put on a game-changing 171-run stand that set the tone for a come-from-behind victory. India are now into their fifth straight final, where they await the winner of...
News Room : Cornell University and University of Moratuwa students pilot innovative industry collaboration with Brandix – The Island
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has donated 5,000-litre water storage tanks to 50 families in Ginnoruwa, Girandurukotte, as part of the Bank’s continuing support to an initiative to help combat the spread of Chronic Kidney Disease of an unknown origin (CKDu). Designed for the storage of rainwater, the tanks can supply the drinking and cooking water needs of each family...
News Room : W15 Hotel Ownership Hits Back: Denounces Minister’s False Statements and Threats I Sri Lanka Latest News
The ownership of Weligama Boutique Hotel, under the W15 brand, expressed dissatisfaction with Minister Tiran Alas, the Minister of Public Security. Lanka Realty Investments PLC, the owning company, conveyed its concern in a letter to the Minister, highlighting several inaccurate and irresponsible statements made during a news conference on January 18, 2024, chaired by Mr Tiran Alas and Acting...
News Room : Chinese ship, Xiang Yang Hong 3’s port call flares India tension
The expected arrival of a Chinese research ship in the Maldives this week has escalated tensions between Beijing, Delhi and Male. Officially, the vessel Xiang Yang Hong 3 is there to “make a port call, for rotation of personnel and replenishment”. In short, an entirely innocuous stop. But that is not how it is being seen in Delhi. Instead, the ship’s...
News Room : SJB asks President to sack Keheliya from Cabinet immediately – The Island
By Shamindra Ferdinando The SJB yesterday (04) said that a second no-faith motion would be moved against Environment Minister Keheliya Rambukwella unless President Ranil Wickremesinghe removed him from the Cabinet. Minister Rambukwella was remanded until 15 Feb., pending further investigations into the procurement of a stock of fake human immunoglobulin. Responding to The Island queries, MP Kavinda Jayawardena said that the SLPP had...
News Room : Cardinal asks whose Independence was celebrated yesterday – The Island
By Shamindra Ferdinando The SJB yesterday (04) said that a second no-faith motion would be moved against Environment Minister Keheliya Rambukwella unless President Ranil Wickremesinghe removed him from the Cabinet. Minister Rambukwella was remanded until 15 Feb., pending further investigations into the procurement of a stock of fake human immunoglobulin. Responding to The Island queries, MP Kavinda Jayawardena said that the SLPP had...
News Room : Iran beat Japan 2-1 for a place in AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal – The Island
Iran, backed by their thousands of vociferous supporters, have knocked out favourites Japan and earned a spot in the semifinals of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 with a famous 2-1 win, In a match billed as an early final of the tournament – given both teams’ history in the competition, their FIFA rankings and strong squads – Iran turned the...