News Room : SC orders AG to submit a detailed report on disbursement of compensation to victims of Easter terror attacks
By A.J.A. Abeynayake The Attorney General (AG) was ordered yesterday by the Supreme Court to submit a detailed report to the court by 27 Feb.,...
News Room : Washout in St Lucia after five overs as England take series 3-1 – The Island
The Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has announced an important milestone for local boxing officials, as a 1-star course for referees and judges...
News Room : USS Michael Murphy departs Colombo – The Island
Kusal Mendis’ unbeaten 73 trumped Mark Chapman’s 76, as Sri Lanka secured a narrow three-wicket win in the second ODI in Pallekele, and with...
News Room : Fairly heavy showers are likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. – The Island
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 18 November 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western,...
News Room : Spinners weave magic as Sri Lanka dominate New Zealand – The Island
Ravin Wickramaratne, the newly elected President of the Association of Cricket Umpires in Sri Lanka (ACUSL), is determined to turn over a new leaf...
News Room : ITAK also appoints unsuccessful candidate to Parliament
By Shamindra Ferdinando Former Director (Administration) Parliament Lacille de Silva said that the Committee of Public Enterprises (COPE) and Public Accounts Committee (PAC) could spearhead...
News Room : Watch given to Titanic hero sells for £1.5m
A gold pocket watch given to the British boat captain who rescued more than 700 passengers from the Titanic has sold at auction for...
News Room : Eight dead after stabbing at school in eastern China – The Island
The annual United Nations climate summit has started in Azerbaijan, with countries readying for tough talks on finance and trade, following a year of...
News Room : Sixth typhoon in a month makes landfall in Philippines
A potentially catastrophic super typhoon has made landfall in the Philippines – the sixth typhoon to hit the country in a month. Man-Yi, known locally...
News Room : Showers or thundershowers will occur in the most parts of the island after 2.00 p.m. – The Island
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 13 November 2024 by the Department of Meteorology A low-pressure area is formed over the south west Bay...