News Room : Law and duplicity
Wednesday 7th December, 2022 The government has gained the upper hand over its political rivals by ruthlessly invoking some draconian laws such as the Offences...
News Room : Religious and philosophical aspects of Buddhism – The Island
By Dr. Justice Chandradasa Nanayakkara Buddhism first originated in India in the 6th century BC. Today, Buddhism has become one of the most popular religions...
News Room : Easter Sunday terror attack suspect hacked to death
By Norman Palihawadane A 38-year-old Easter Sunday terror attack suspect was hacked to death yesterday morning (28) in Mattakkuliya. The victim, Mohamed Badurdeen Mohamed Harnas,...
News Room : Rail service between Mahawa and Jaffna to be suspended for five months
Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardena told Parliament yesterday that the railway services between Mahawa and Jaffna will be suspended for a period of five months...
News Room : ‘JAT posts stellar Q2 – doubles PBT and commences manufacturing in Bangladesh’ – The Island
JAT Holdings PLC has posted exceptional financial performance for Q2 of FY 2022/23. During the Quarter, the Group also achieved a major milestone, delivering...
News Room : Arousal of savage instincts – The Island
Monday 28th November, 2022 Some racketeers are making the most of Sri Lanka’s foreign currency crunch to put through various crooked deals on the pretext...
News Room : Straight bats and brickbats – The Island
Rex Clementine at Pallekele People who never in their lives played with a straight bat want us to embrace ethics. Sportsmen all over the world...
News Room : Trains on northern railway line will end at Mahawa for five months from 15th January 2023 – The Island
underscore need to amend Exchange Control Act By Shamindra Ferdinando MP Gevindu Cumaratunga, who represents the SLPP dissidents, yesterday (27) alleged that the incumbent government was...
News Room : SLPP dissidents ask govt. to bring back USD 35 bn ‘parked’ overseas – The Island
underscore need to amend Exchange Control Act By Shamindra Ferdinando MP Gevindu Cumaratunga, who represents the SLPP dissidents, yesterday (27) alleged that the incumbent government was...
News Room : The corrupt make a killing – Buddhika – The Island
underscore need to amend Exchange Control Act By Shamindra Ferdinando MP Gevindu Cumaratunga, who represents the SLPP dissidents, yesterday (27) alleged that the incumbent government was...