News Room : Enactment process of Online Safety Act raises questions on law-making: CPA – The Island
ECONOMYNEXT —The process followed in enacting Sri Lanka’s controversial Online Safety Act (OSA) raises serious questions on law-making and its impact on constitutional democracy,...
News Room : Pakistan elections 2024: Count under way after controversial election
Votes are being counted in Pakistan after Thursday’s general election which was marred by the suspension of mobile phone services and violent unrest. Results have...
News Room : Some students seeking loans for higher education left high and dry: Opposition Leader
By Saman Indrajith Opposition and SJB leader Sajith Premadasa speaking in Parliament yesterday lambasted the government for not taking action to ensure education rights of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...