News Room : The discussion on the third review of debt restructuring with IMF concluded successfully – The Island
Jetstar Asia (3K) celebrated the launch of its direct flights between Singapore and Colombo today, as the Singapore carrier becomes the only low-cost airline...
News Room : Special Weather Bulletin issued for land and the sea areas around the island – The Island
Befitting the rivalry between Australia and India, the latest tussle for the Border Gavaskar Trophy started in eventful fashion with wild momentum swings and...
News Room : US indictment of Adani Group could have implications on projects in Sri Lanka – The Island
The financial outlook of several Adani Group companies linked to key projects in Sri Lanka has been downgraded to negative by S&P Global Ratings...
News Room : Each MP to be given fuel efficient vehicle
The MPs will be given a fuel efficient vehicle each, Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala has said. He has said they...
News Room : Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces. – The Island
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 22 November 2024 by the Department of Meteorology A low pressure area is likely to form over southeast...
News Room : Govt. won’t withdraw from IMF programme, Prez tells House – The Island
By Saman Indrajith President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday said that the government hoped to sign a new staff level agreement with the International Monetary Fund...
News Room : One person shot dead in Walasgala Dikwella – The Island
By Shamindra Ferdinando A sharp split in the Muslim vote in many parts of the country at the recently concluded general election has deprived both...
News Room : Dr Asoka Sapumal Ranwala appointed speaker of 10th Parliament – The Island
The ceremonial opening of the First Session of the Tenth Parliament is scheduled for today (Nov. 21). Following the sounding of the quorum Bell at...
News Room : US charges Indian billionaire Gautam Adani with fraud – The Island
Temba Bavuma South Africa’s Test captain, has recovered from his elbow injury in time to be available for their two-Test series at home against...
News Room : NPP sweep ‘earthquake in Sri Lankan politics’: Solheim – The Island
The stunning electoral sweep of the National People’s Power (NPP), led by Marxist President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, is “an earthquake in Sri Lankan politics”,...