News Room : Showers about 75mm are likely at some places in Uva province and in Hambantota district. – The Island
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 10 December 2024 by the Department of Meteorology The Low-Pressure area still persists over southeast Bay of Bengal...
News Room : Promoting efficiency in economic governance and obtaining investment for development – The Island
by Dr W.G. Somaratne PhD (Econ), Latrobe, Australia; MSc (Ag.Econ), London;BA (Econ), First Class, (USJP); Freelance Development Consultant,Ex-Economist (ADB), (Part Time); Ex-Head and Senior Research...
News Room : Pathfinder Foundation welcomes delegation from Academy of Military Sciences, China – The Island
Pathfinder Foundation hosted a delegation of researchers from the Academy of Military Sciences (AMS) representing the Institute of Military Legal System Studies (IMLSS), Beijing,...
News Room : SJB names its National List MP slots
106 “Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has sent four names nominated to fill its remaining National List MP seats in Parliament to the Election Commission,” SJB...
News Room : Private Sector Imports 440 MT of Rice from India
Sri Lanka Customs reports that the private sector has imported 440 metric tonnes of rice from India since 9 December 2024. The Essential Food Commodities...
News Room : SJB National List Finalized: Who Are the New MPs?
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has finalized its remaining National List slots after prolonged discussions and internal turmoil within the coalition. The finalized National List...
News Room : UK-Sri Lanka Trade Mission Boosts Export Potential of Women Entrepreneurs
As part of the UK-Sri Lanka trade mission under the SheTrades Commonwealth programme, the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and the International Trade...
News Room : Minister Lalkantha has undermined NPP manifesto, says MONLAR – The Island
By Rathindra Kuruwita Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands, and Irrigation K. D. Lalkantha’s recent statement that there are no legal restrictions on taking measures against...
News Room : Sri Lanka’s Struggle with Snakebite and Corruption: – The Island
A Tragic Intersection By Ifham Nizam Snakebites are a serious and growing public health crisis in Sri Lanka. More than 30,000 people are hospitalised annually after...
News Room : SL’s foreign policy reflects national interest – PM
131 Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya yesterday said that foreign policy should reflect national interest and offer perspective on human and global interest of the...