News Room : 50.3 percent of total inmates, imprisoned for drug related offences – State Minister – The Island
By Saman Indrajith Foreign Minister Ali Sabry told Parliament yesterday that his ministry had received no information about CIA Chief William J. Burns’ alleged visit...
News Room : Sri Lanka aims for RCEP Membership and Free Trade Agreements with ASEAN – The Island
Sri Lanka wanted to become the first South Asian country to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the largest trade bloc in history,...
News Room : Train services on main line and upcountry line disrupted – The Island
During a meeting with students from Girls’ High School Kandy, President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his strong commitment to increasing women’s representation in politics through...
News Room : Navy helps rescue stranded whale in Puttalam lagoon and guide it back to open waters
The Sri Lanka Navy joined hands with the Department of Wildlife Conservation and the National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA), to rescue...
News Room : Justice Sobitha Rajakaruna takes oath as Acting President of the Court of Appeal – The Island
SJB MP Eran Wickramaratne says the importation of inferior medicine by way of emergency procurement and non-functioning medical, surgical and other test equipment in...
News Room : Japan cautious on reviving stalled projects, seeks faster debt deal with China – The Island
Renowned astrophysicist and accomplished academic leader joins JHU from Cornell, where he has served as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences since...
News Room : President wants compensation from countries that recruit Lankan docs – The Island
ECONOMYNEXT –Amid reports of rising brain drain, Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed government officials to devise a strategy to seek compensation from...
News Room : Several spells of light showers will occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts – The Island
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 05 August 2023 by the Department of Meteorology Several spells of light showers will occur in Western and...
News Room : CEB seeks approval for another power tariff hike, alleges Electricity Consumers’ Association – The Island
By Anuradha Hiripitiyage Secretary of the Electricity Consumers’ Association, Sanjeewa Dhammika, yesterday (04) alleged that the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has sought the approval of...
News Room : Lauren James’ stunning display powers England into last 16 – The Island
Lauren James produced a sensational individual performance as England entertained to sweep aside China and book their place in the last 16 of the...