News Room : “Ranil Saw This Coming”: Wajira Claims Rejecting RW’s MCC Deal Led to Today’s U.S. Tariff Woes
United National Party (UNP) Chairman Wajira Abeywardena says President Ranil Wickremesinghe had the foresight to understand the dangers Sri Lanka would face in the global political and economic landscape — and that the country is now paying the price for not heeding his vision. Speaking at a religious event in Yakkalamulla, Abeywardena said Wickremesinghe had clearly recognised the risks long...
News Room : Air Lanka Saree Interview Puts Apsari Tillakaratne in Turbulence
Apsari Sinhghabahu Tillakaratne, a former flight attendant with Air Lanka—now known as SriLankan Airlines—is facing potential legal trouble after appearing in an online interview wearing a saree that resembled the official uniform of the airline. The saree in question is part of the iconic uniform once worn by Air Lanka cabin crew members, and according to airline policy, former employees...
News Room : Discussion on U.S. Tariff Policy
A special discussion on the new tariff policy imposed by the United States was held on Thursday (10) morning at the Presidential Secretariat between President Anura Kumara Disanayake and a delegation representing Sri Lanka. Participating in the discussion were Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, Secretary to the Ministry of Finance Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma,...
News Room : Science Meets Spirituality: Global Buddhist Conference Marks Dalai Lama’s 90th Birth Anniversary
In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence and scientific breakthroughs, humanity continues to search for answers to enduring questions of consciousness, purpose, and existence. Reflecting this intersection of science and spirituality, the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) is hosting a day-long international conference to commemorate the 90th birth anniversary of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. The conference, scheduled to...
News Room : Asian Paints Causeway powers a new chapter in Sri Lankan motorsport as title sponsor of Walawa Supercross 2025
Asian Paints Causeway, Sri Lanka’s No. 1 auto refinish coatings company, proudly announces its role as the title sponsor of the highly anticipated Walawa Supercross 2025. Officially titled Asian Paints Causeway Walawa Supercross 2025, this marks the brand’s return to the iconic motorsport event after a five-year hiatus since 2019 — a milestone moment for both Asian Paints Causeway...
News Room : Excessive Spending on Whitening Products Behind Many Domestic Disputes in Mahiyanganaya: Police Officer
A significant number of domestic disputes reported in Mahiyanganaya are linked to women spending excessively on whitening beauty treatments using money earned by their husbands, according to investigations, said Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) G.W.B.S. Palipana of Badulla District Division 03 (Mahiyanganaya). He made these remarks while addressing a programme held on 8 July at the Badulla Teaching Hospital to...
News Room : Spinners set up historic series win for India Women – The Island
After their 3-0 ODI series sweep in 2022, India Women achieved another milestone with their first T20I series victory on English soil. The result is especially significant, coming less than a year before they return to these shores in pursuit of their maiden T20 World Cup title. Wednesday’s victory at Old Trafford was shaped by India’s spinners – Radha Yadav...
News Room : Court Directs Rajangane Saddharathana Thera to NHSL Psychiatric Clinic
Colombo Fort Magistrate yesterday (9) ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to submit a detailed analytical report to the court if any obscene or offensive language has been used in videos posted on the “Rajangane Hamudurwo” YouTube channel by Rajangane Saddharathana Thera, despite a bail condition. The court further directed the suspect to appear before the Psychiatric Clinic of the...
News Room : New MP sworn in
Ushettige Don Nishantha Jayaweera was sworn in as a Member of Parliament of the Tenth Parliament, yesterday, before Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne. Following the oath taking the new MP signed the Members’ Roll placed before the Secretary General of Parliament, Kushani Rohanadeera. The Election Commission issued an Extraordinary Gazette Notification on July 07 appointing Nishantha Jayaweera as a National List Member of Parliament to fill the vacancy created by...
News Room : Editors’ Guild pulls out of media policy committee – The Island
Sri Lanka’s estimated poverty (share of the population living on less than $3.65 a day) remains stubbornly high, affecting as much as a quarter of the population in 2024, and twice as high as in 2021. The reversal in poverty reduction gains during the crisis has taken Sri Lanka back to its high poverty levels of the early 2000s,...