News Room : South Africa stun serial winners Australia to enter World Cup final – The Island
Killing Yahya Sinwar is Israel’s biggest victory so far in the war against Hamas in Gaza. His death is a serious blow for Hamas, the...
News Room : Expert Committee Chief contradicts govt.’s claim – The Island
By Shamindra Ferdinando Chairman of the Expert Committee on Public Service Salary Disparities, Udaya R. Seneviratne yesterday (17) contradicted cabinet spokesperson Minister Vijitha Herath declaration...
News Room : Showers or thundershowers will occur in several provinces today
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 17 October 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern province...
News Room : Udaya alleges moves to arrest him under Official Secrets Act and PTA
Easter Sunday accusations: Pivithuru Hela Urumaya leader Udaya Gammanpila yesterday (16) alleged that the government had discussed the possibility of taking him into custody for...
News Room : Christmas Cake Mixing Ceremony at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo
Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo hosted a Christmas Cake Mixing ceremony marking the joyous beginning of the festive season. This cherished tradition brings together the warmth...
News Room : China deepening anti-fraud law enforcement cooperation with Sri Lanka – The Island
The Chinese embassy in Colombo Monday (14) said that China and Sri Lanka were cooperating closely to enhance cooperation on anti-fraud law enforcement operations. The...
News Room : AKD adopts Ranil method – The Island
Tuesday 15th October, 2024 President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told the NPP candidates contesting the upcoming general election some home truths, at a meeting, over the...
News Room : England, West Indies with little room for error as semi-finals race heats up – The Island
India’s hopes briefly arose. New Zealand could perhaps feel a sense of déjà vu. Pakistan themselves threatened to do the unthinkable. Only for all...
News Room : Google goes nuclear to power AI data centres – The Island
By Ifham Nizam Sri Lanka’s economy, hit by a series of crises, including a foreign currency shortage, fuel and food scarcities and a sharp decline...
News Room : Fairly heavy showers about 75mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western and Northern provinces and in Galle, Matara and Trincomalee districts – The Island
The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has extended the landslide early warnings issued to the districts of...