News Room : President addresses VAT increase and economic stability at industry excellence awards ceremony – The Island
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, on Wednesday night, speaking at the National Industry Awards ceremony, acknowledged the challenging decision to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT)...
News Room : De Kock, van der Dussen tons power South Africa to strong total – The Island
One of the advantages of a long-drawn league phase is that teams have an opportunity to make up for indifferent starts. But New Zealand...
News Room : JVP backs UN Chief’s stand – The Island
By Shamindra Ferdinando Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, PC, yesterday (31) alleged that the country had been deprived of foreign exchange to the tune of...
News Room : Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire in the Holy Land – The Island
Pope Francis has called for a ceasefire in the Holy Land. Addressing the faithful gathered in St Peter’s Square for his Sunday Angelus, the...
News Room : Sajith asks President not to ruin SL foreign policy – The Island
Ex-minister responds to accusations, Sevanagala and Pelwatte brought under Dilum By Shamindra Ferdinando Minister Mahinda Amaraweera was given the plantation industries portfolio as Dr. Ramesh Pathirana,...
News Room : Vaddukoddai search yields huge haul of Kerala cannabis – The Island
Ex-minister responds to accusations, Sevanagala and Pelwatte brought under Dilum By Shamindra Ferdinando Minister Mahinda Amaraweera was given the plantation industries portfolio as Dr. Ramesh Pathirana,...
News Room : Ex-CID Chief arrested for causing multiple vehicle collision – The Island
Ex-minister responds to accusations, Sevanagala and Pelwatte brought under Dilum By Shamindra Ferdinando Minister Mahinda Amaraweera was given the plantation industries portfolio as Dr. Ramesh Pathirana,...
News Room : Springboks win record fourth Rugby World Cup in dramatic final – The Island
South Africa clinched a record fourth Rugby World Cup title by doing just enough to deny 14-man New Zealand and retain their crown in...
News Room : SF calls for system overhaul, protests against corruption – The Island
By Shamindra Ferdinando Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, MP, has stressed the pivotal importance of public protests against waste, corruption, irregularities and mismanagement.Alleging that those who...
News Room : 23 hospitalised after fire engulfs eight-storey building in Pettah – The Island
By Shamindra Ferdinando Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, MP, has stressed the pivotal importance of public protests against waste, corruption, irregularities and mismanagement.Alleging that those who...