News Room : Ghana wants more for its cashews, but it’s a tough nut to crack
The Accra street vendor looks at me, bemused. I’m trying to establish how the rather flimsy 30g bag of roasted cashew nuts she’s selling, beside...
News Room : Billionaire and spiritual leader the Aga Khan dies
Billionaire philanthropist and spiritual leader Aga Khan has died at the age of 88, his charity the Aga Khan Development Network has announced. Prince Karim...
News Room : Thousands evacuate Santorini as earthquakes strike island
Thousands of residents are fleeing Santorini after hundreds of earthquakes were recorded near the Greek island in the last 48 hours. About 9,000 people have...
News Room : Prez urges persistence in struggle for freedom – The Island
Every Lankan is engaged in the Aragalaya to attain comprehensive economic, social, and cultural freedom and “each of us is a warrior on the same battlefield. Collectively,...
News Room : Rice-paddy dilemma
Wednesday 5th February, 2025 Rice is more than a food item for Sri Lankans; it is a kind of politico-cultural staple. Hence its ability to...
News Room : Head and Sutherland take top Australia awards
Travis Head has been named Australian cricket’s Allan Border Medallist and Annabel Sutherland has won the Belinda Clark Award. It was the first time for...
News Room : “Independence is not just about sovereignty; it is about dignity, justice, and the right to a life free from oppression” – Prime Minister – The Island
Travis Head has been named Australian cricket’s Allan Border Medallist and Annabel Sutherland has won the Belinda Clark Award.It was the first time for...
News Room : Harry and Ken pass away – The Island
Colombo port crisis: By Shamindra Ferdinando The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) yesterday (03) recorded a statement from Additional Director General of Customs, Seevali Arukgoda, regarding the...
News Room : Govt. accused of planning to frame GR, Salley while shielding real culprits in its ranks – The Island
Easter Sunday carnage: by Rathindra Kuruwita Those responsible for the Easter attack are in the ruling NPP, and therefore the government is all out to shield...
News Room : Three persons hacked to death in Mamadala – The Island
Members of the Disability Organisations Joint Front (DOJF) have called on the government to estblish an independent commission, specifically aimed at addressing the issues...