News Room : In bid to counter China, US ramps up effort to boost military ties in Asia
On May 30, the United States accused China of intercepting one of its spy planes in an “unnecessarily aggressive manoeuvre” over the South China...
News Room : US approves $250m in military aid to Ukraine – The Island
But the package marked the last funding available without fresh approval from Congress, where talks have stalled. Ukraine has warned that the war effort and...
News Room : Jevahn and Kaya stamp their class – The Island
Sri Lanka Junior Open Golf Championship 2023 Two promising junior golfers, Jevahn Sathasivam and Kaya Daluwatte secured the top prizes in the gold segment Boys...
News Room : Prisons overcrowded – The Island
By Shamindra Ferdinando Health Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana yesterday (26) said that in case the government had to make emergency purchases, his Ministry would adhere...
News Room : STF to be withdrawn from highway security – The Island
By Shamindra Ferdinando Health Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana yesterday (26) said that in case the government had to make emergency purchases, his Ministry would adhere...
News Room : ‘American tax, Somalian life’ – The Island
Perhaps, nothing represents Sri Lankans’ resentment towards the new tax regime and the aggravation of their economic woes better than the title of today’s...
News Room : UK to send warship to South America amid Venezuela tensions
The UK is preparing to send a warship to Guyana in a show of diplomatic and military support for the former British colony, the...
News Room : Forgive those who oppose us, those who have wronged us and to relinquish all feelings of animosity and resentment – President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his Christmas day message called upon all Sri Lankans to “Forgive those who oppose us, those who have wronged us...
News Room : Showers in Northern, North-central, Eastern, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts – The Island
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 25 December 2023 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Sabaragamuwa,...
News Room : Bliss of blessed day – The Island
Neither friend nor foe can have any quarrel with Public Security Minister Tiran Alles for launching the ongoing offensive against the narcotics business. It...