News Room : President holds virtual discussion with USAID Administrator on future cooperation – The Island
By Rathindra Kuruwita The Sri Lankan Army was in touch with the UN about ensuring the safety of the 125 Sri Lankan peacekeepers stationed...
News Room : October 12 at the Women’s T20 World Cup: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka
Sharjah, 2pm local time Sri Lanka broke a 12 match losing streak against New Zealand by posting their first-ever T20I win against the opponents last...
News Room : Landslide Early Warnings Issued to the districts of Colombo, Galle, Gampaha, Ratanapura, Badulla , Nuwara Eliya ,Kalutara, Kurunegala and Matara
The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the National Building Research Organization has issued landslide early warnings to the districts of Colombo, Galle, Gampaha,...
News Room : Naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture into the sea areas extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle – The Island
By any measure, this was an incredible day of Test cricket, one that broke new ground and challenged other landmarks that have stood for...
News Room : U.S. Pacific fleet Commander meets President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Admiral Steve Koehler, a four-star U.S. Navy Admiral and Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, paid a courtesy call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake...
News Room : Australia enter Dubai with eye on semi-final spot – The Island
By any measure, this was an incredible day of Test cricket, one that broke new ground and challenged other landmarks that have stood for...
News Room : Very heavy showers above 150mm 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 11 October 2024 by the Department of Meteorology The prevailing showery condition is expected to continue further in...
News Room : Why Sri Lankan hearts beat for the West Indies – The Island
by Rex Clementine For most of us, there’s no greater pleasure than watching Sri Lanka triumph. But, when our lads aren’t in the fray, it’s...
News Room : Grandma’s gems and other matters – The Island
Thursday 10th October, 2024 SLPP National Organiser and unsuccessful presidential candidate, Namal Rajapaksa, seems to believe that attack is the best form of defence. He...
News Room : West Indies eye winning momentum against bruised Bangladesh – The Island
Bangladesh vs West Indies Dubai, 6pm local time Left-arm spinner Zaida James suffered a blow to the jaw while fielding off her own bowling in the...