News Room : EC seeks Rs 30 bn for polls next year
By Rathindra Kuruwita The Election Commission (EC) has asked the Treasury for Rs. 30 billion for elections in 2024, Commissioner General of Elections (CGE), Saman...
News Room : SJB calls for sacking of SLC management
Cricket in the country has collapsed due to mismanagement by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) officials, says Chief Executive of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)...
News Room : Schools shut as air quality turns severe in Delhi
Authorities in the Indian capital, Delhi, have shut all primary schools for two days amid worsening levels of air pollution. Air quality in the city...
News Room : President addresses VAT increase and economic stability at industry excellence awards ceremony – The Island
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, on Wednesday night, speaking at the National Industry Awards ceremony, acknowledged the challenging decision to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT)...
News Room : De Kock, van der Dussen tons power South Africa to strong total – The Island
One of the advantages of a long-drawn league phase is that teams have an opportunity to make up for indifferent starts. But New Zealand...
News Room : JVP backs UN Chief’s stand – The Island
By Shamindra Ferdinando Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, PC, yesterday (31) alleged that the country had been deprived of foreign exchange to the tune of...
News Room : Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire in the Holy Land – The Island
Pope Francis has called for a ceasefire in the Holy Land. Addressing the faithful gathered in St Peter’s Square for his Sunday Angelus, the...
News Room : Sajith asks President not to ruin SL foreign policy – The Island
Ex-minister responds to accusations, Sevanagala and Pelwatte brought under Dilum By Shamindra Ferdinando Minister Mahinda Amaraweera was given the plantation industries portfolio as Dr. Ramesh Pathirana,...
News Room : Vaddukoddai search yields huge haul of Kerala cannabis – The Island
Ex-minister responds to accusations, Sevanagala and Pelwatte brought under Dilum By Shamindra Ferdinando Minister Mahinda Amaraweera was given the plantation industries portfolio as Dr. Ramesh Pathirana,...
News Room : Ex-CID Chief arrested for causing multiple vehicle collision – The Island
Ex-minister responds to accusations, Sevanagala and Pelwatte brought under Dilum By Shamindra Ferdinando Minister Mahinda Amaraweera was given the plantation industries portfolio as Dr. Ramesh Pathirana,...