News Room : Ex-Justice Minister challenges AKD’s ‘political prisoners’ claim
By Shamindra Ferdinando Former Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, PC, yesterday (11) said Sri Lanka had no political prisoners. The ex-parliamentarian was responding to President Anura...
News Room : FSP asks Prez to probe killing of Wijeweera
35th “November Heroes’ Commemoration” The 35th “November Heroes’ Commemoration” of the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) was held yesterday at the New Town Hall in Colombo. The General...
News Room : Lanka’s southern waters hide a gravity anomaly that baffles scientists – The Island
One of the most puzzling phenomena lies beneath the Indian Ocean, south of Sri Lanka, where a massive gravity anomaly known as the Indian...
News Room : Significant 59% jump in earnings from tourism in first 10 months of this year – The Island
One of the most puzzling phenomena lies beneath the Indian Ocean, south of Sri Lanka, where a massive gravity anomaly known as the Indian...
News Room : Buttler powers England to 2-0 series lead after bowlers limit West Indies again – The Island
Jos Buttler rampaged into form in his second innings back in charge of England’s T20I side, a brutal 83 off 45 balls helping to...
News Room : Showers may occur in Northern and North-central Provinces and in Trincomalee district – The Island
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 08 November 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, North-western...
News Room : Dinesh seeks explanation from Tilvin and Nihal – The Island
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday told The Island that a section of the media had misinterpreted a decision taken by the current membership of BRICS not...
News Room : EPDP alleges NPP propagating lies over ministerial portfolio – The Island
The suspension of a controversial online process introduced at the expense of transparency and accountability had proved that a parliamentary watchdog committee could thwart...
News Room : Corpse-driven politics
Monday 11th November, 2024 Almost all extrajudicial killings have remained unsolved in this country because they have been reduced to mere political slogans. During election...
News Room : UNHRC resolution, good governance, BRICS – Operation camouflage? – The Island
by Tamara Kunanayakam On 8 October this year, the Cabinet media spokesman Vijitha Herath announced the new JVP/NPP Government’s decision to “strongly reject” the US-UK...