News Room : Govt. urged to make its stance clear on longstanding grievances of Northern communities and upcountry estate workers – The Island
The People’s Struggle Alliance (PSA) on Monday urged the JVP-led NPP government to make its stance clear on the longstanding grievances of Northern communities and upcountry estate workers. Addressing a press conference in Nugegoda, PSA’s Youth for Change Convener Lahiru Weerasekera accused the current administration of exploiting the struggles of these marginalized communities, just as its predecessors had done. Weerasekera questioned...
News Room : Williamson powers New Zealand home, Breetzke’s record 150 in vain
New Zealand have qualified for the Pakistan Tri-Nation Series final after completing the third-highest successful chase in Lahore to beat an under-strength South Africa by six wickets. The result means the next match, between Pakistan and South Africa in Karachi on Wednesday, is a knockout. Kane Williamson and Devon Conway, both back in New Zealand’s ODI squad for the first...
News Room : Fair weather will prevail over most parts of the island. – The Island
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 09 FEBRUARY 2025Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 09 February 2025 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle, Matara and Badulla districts during the morning. Mainly fair weather will prevail over most parts of the island. Fairly strong winds of (30-40) kmph can be expected...
News Room : President undertakes third foreign visit – The Island
Retired Judge of the Supreme Court Justice Buwaneka Aluwihare, PC, has been appointed Chairman of the high level task force on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT). The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has issued the following statement that dealt with the new mechanism: “Sri Lanka’s third Mutual Evaluation on the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing...
News Room : Substation emergency, high solar energy generation blamed for countrywide power failure – The Island
by Ifham Nizam Yesterday’s countrywide power outage, which lasted over four hours was triggered by an unexpected failure in the 33 kV bus bar at the Panadura grid substation, according to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB). The disruption, combined with reduced power demand on Sunday and increased solar energy production, had led to a system instability, CEB engineers said. The CEB...
News Room : Hambantota Intl Port expands bunkering with new HSFO facilities – The Island
By Shamindra Ferdinando The National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa yesterday (09) renewed his call for a thorough investigation into US intervention in the 2022 so-called Aragalaya project that forced President Gotabaya Rajapaksa out of office. The former Cabinet Minister said the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP)-led Jathika Jana Balawegaya couldn’t side-step the issue against the backdrop of new US administration’s...
News Room : Hostages freed and prisoners released in latest ceasefire exchange
Hamas has freed three Israeli hostages in Gaza, while Israel released 183 Palestinian prisoners in the latest exchange as part of an internationally brokered ceasefire deal. The three hostages – Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami and Or Levy – were handed over to the Red Cross on Saturday morning before reuniting with their families in Israel. Concerns have been raised about...
News Room : Yared Nuguse breaks world indoor mile record in New York
Little more than an hour after Grant Fisher’s historic performance in the 3000m, Yared Nuguse made history of his own at the Millrose Games, winning the Wanamaker Mile in a world record of 3:46.63* at the World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold meeting in New York on Saturday (8). Just hours before the meeting began, world champion Josh Kerr announced his...
News Room : Phillips 72-ball hundred flips the script as New Zealand beat Pakistan
A blistering onslaught from Glenn Philips in the final six overs of the first innings helped New Zealand ease to a crushing win over Pakistan in the first ODI of the tri-series in Lahore. The visitors posted 330 thanks to Phillips’ 72-ball century, with 98 runs coming in the final six overs. Pakistan could never quite muster a convincing...
News Room : Unidentified disease wipes out Kilinochchi piggeries, losses exceed Rs. 250 Mn
By Norman Palihawadane and Dinasena Rathugamae An unidentified disease has ravaged pig farms in Kilinochchi, killing at least 300 adult pigs and over 400 piglets within a week. The outbreak, which began in Selvanagar and has since spread to surrounding villages, has caused devastating losses to farmers. Veterinary officers suspect a viral infection and have initiated treatments, but the disease remains unchecked. The...