News Room : Five prominent politicians yet to provide statements in substandard medicine case – The Island
By A.J.A. Abeynayake Five prominent political figures, including former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, have yet to appear before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to provide statements...
News Room : More than 130 tanks damaged
Over 130 irrigation tanks/weirs under the Department of Agrarian Development have been damaged by the floods.Commissioner General of Agrarian Development Rohana Rajapaksha said most...
News Room : Chinese projects in Sri Lanka not white elephants – Ambassador Qi – The Island
The deep depression over the southwestern Bay of Bengal, which brought heavy rains and strong winds to Sri Lanka in recent days, will dissipate...
News Room : A fatal car crash in India sparks concerns over Google Maps – The Island
Can a navigation app be held responsible if a user gets into an accident? That is the question being asked in India after three men...
News Room : At least 113 people missing after Uganda landslide – police – The Island
Australia will ban children under 16 from using social media, after its Senate approved the world’s strictest laws. The ban – which will not take...
News Room : Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Northern province.
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 29 November 2024 by the Department of Meteorology The deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal was...
News Room : Sri Lanka bowled out for record low – The Island
Rex Clementinein Durban In a frenzied hour of cricket carnage, Sri Lanka hit rock bottom, skittled out for a paltry 42— their lowest Test...
News Room : Leopard found in house during rains relocated – The Island
By Chaminda Silva Severe weather conditions over the past six days have affected 199 Divisional Secretariat areas in 23 Districts across Sri Lanka, resulting in...
News Room : Wyatt-Hodge, Sciver-Brunt hammer England to series-sealing victory – The Island
A powerful batting performance underpinned England’s 36-run victory in Benoni, sealing the T20I series against South Africa with one to play. Danni Wyatt Hodge...