News Room : Showers in most provinces after 1PM
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 10 December 2023 by the Department of Meteorology Misty condition can be expected at some places in Western,...
News Room : Lanka, Maldives to cooperate legally on criminal matters
By APSARA RODRIGO Sri Lanka will sign an agreement with Maldives on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, cabinet spokesman Dr Bandula Gunawardena said on Wednesday...
News Room : Bystanders prevent attempt to burn down Dr Martin Luther King’s birth home – The Island
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has acknowledged his government “got some things wrong” in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as he gave...
News Room : Tyrannosaur’s last meal was two baby dinosaurs
The last meal of a 75-million-year-old Tyrannosaur has been revealed by scientists – two baby Dinosaurs. Researchers say the preservation of the animal – and...
News Room : Recruitment of ex-military personnel of Sri Lanka prerogative of foreign governments – Justice Minister – The Island
President Ranil Wickremesinghe held discussions on Thursday (07) with a delegation comprising representatives from the Global Tamil Forum (GTF) and Buddhist monks, as reported...
News Room : Putin to stand for fifth term as Russian president
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he will stand again for a fifth term in office. He announced it at an awards ceremony for participants...
News Room : Showers above 75mm are likely at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Western and Uva provinces and in Galle and Kurunegala districts – The Island
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m.on 05 December 2023 by the Department of Meteorology The Severe Cyclonic Storm “MICHAUNG” (PRONOUNCED AS “MIGJAUM”) over West-Central Bay...
News Room : Sam Curran, England spinners star as Will Jacks, Jos Buttler seal 203-run chase
Sam Curran and Jos Buttler bounced back to form with ball and bat respectively, while Will Jacks served further notice of his opener’s credentials...
News Room : Showers or thundershowers over most provinces of the island – The Island
Dullas urges govt. not to cause further destabilisation By Shamindra Ferdinando Controversy surrounds the inordinate delay in appointing the Chief of Staff and the Deputy Chief...
News Room : Youth declaration submitted at COP28 presented to the President – The Island
President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, addressing the centenary celebration of the Government Valuation Department held at Solis Hotel in Pitakotte today (06), announced the initiation of...