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 hospitals have ruined the public health sector. Addressing the Media at the Office of the Leader of Opposition on Sunday (6Aug2023), Wickramaratne said that this pathetic situation in the health sector has been further aggravated by...
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 2018Ray Jayawardhana, an accomplished academic leader, renowned and widely published scientist, and award-winning author who presently serves as dean of Cornell University’s College of Arts and Sciences, has been selected as Johns Hopkins University’s 16th...
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 foreign nations that recruit Sri Lankan doctors. Speaking at a discussion with health ministry officials on Thursday August 03, President Wickremesinghe proposed that the matter be raised at World Health Organisation (WHO sessions and at other...
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 Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Eastern province during the evening or night. Mainly fair weather will prevail elsewhere over the Island. Winds will...
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 the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) to increase the electricity tariff again so that the CEB can increase the annual revenue by 33 billion rupees. The CEB has already handed over this proposal, in...
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 Women’s World Cup as group winners. It was a display worthy of their status as European champions and James once again lit the stage alight in Adelaide with two sensational goals and three assists. The 13,497...
News Room : Scarring Alopecia affects both men and women – The Island
Dr. David VegaDiaz dermatologist Specialist in Charge of the Trichology Unit University Hospital Madrid Spain was in Sri Lanka recently . He held discussions with many local dermatologist on Scarring Alopecia from diagnosis to treatment at the Shangri-La Hotel This seminar was organised by Genove Dermalife in Sri lanka He spoke to ‘Sunday Island’ on Scarring Alopecia or hair...
News Room : Japanese FM, President discuss cooperation and regional stability
Foreign Minister of Japan HAYASHI Yoshimasa paid a courtesy call on President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Colombo today (29). During the meeting, the two dignitaries engaged in discussions concerning the bilateral relationship between Japan and Sri Lanka, with a mutual commitment to further strengthen their traditionally robust ties. Their talks also revolved around key areas of cooperation, namely the Light Rail...
News Room : Niger coup: Abdourahmane Tchiani declares himself leader
Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani has declared himself the new leader of Niger after a dramatic coup. Also known as Omar Tchiani, he staged a takeover which started on Wednesday when the presidential guards unit he led seized the country’s leader. This shatters Niger’s first peaceful and democratic transition since independence in 1960. President Mohamed Bazoum is thought to be in good health,...
News Room : Sri Lanka has become the global hub for manufacturing Rigid Tyres – Minister of Industries – The Island
by Sanath Nanayakkare The dominance of the fiscal policy used by the government over the Monetary Policy of the Central Bank is set to wax and wane under the new Central Bank Act, creating a more balanced and positive impact on all sectors of the economy , Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said in Colombo recently. The Governor made this...