News Room : Paddy farmers need a guaranteed price now – Sajith
194 Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday criticised the Government for failing to stabilise paddy prices, despite coming to power with the support of farmers. “What good...
News Room : Spirited South Africa look to end mighty India’s dominance in final clash
Two unbeaten sides. Two stories of significant progress over two years will culminate with the final of the Under 19 Women’s T20 World Cup...
News Room : Showery conditions over the island is expected to reduce from today (02) – The Island
At least 18 paramilitary soldiers and 24 armed attackers have been killed in two related incidents in southwestern Pakistan, according to officials and local...
News Room : Small plane crashes into Philadelphia neighbourhood, causing explosions
A small plane with six aboard has crashed into several buildings in north-east Philadelphia, setting homes and vehicles ablaze, and injuring people on the...
News Room : HRCSL recommends improved treatment of detained Rohingya asylum seekers – The Island
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL), on Friday (31), called for urgent measures to address the conditions of 116 Rohingya asylum seekers,...
News Room : Sri Lanka sees rise in infant mortality amid healthcare and economic challenges – The Island
By Pradeep Prasanna Samarakoon Sri Lanka is facing a increase in low birth weight babies and infant mortality, with an estimated 2,500 infants dying annually...
News Room : Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Hambantota districts – The Island
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 30 JANUARY 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 30 January 2025 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at...
News Room : Debate over entitlements of former Presidents intensifies amidst NPP’s plans to cut their benefits – The Island
The government’s plan to curtail the entitlements of former presidents has sparked differing opinions, with Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Aviation Bimal Ratnayake...
News Room : Police petition Jaffna Magistrate to prevent disruptions in Jaffna during President’s visit on today – The Island
Sri Lanka’s first lady Ambassador to the State of Qatar, Roshan Sithara Khan Azard presented her Letters of Credence to Amir of the State...
News Room : Minister challenges Opposition Leader to come clean on container clearance issue
105 “People like Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, who protect thieves, do not understand the value of public trust. Only we know its value. We challenge...