News Room : Salman, Rauf too good for Afghanistan in tri-series opener
An unbeaten half-century from captain Salman Agha and a disciplined quartet of bowlers saw Pakistan ease to a 39-run victory in the first game...
News Room : Gazette to Make Seat Belts Compulsory on Highway Buses on 31 August
A gazette notification making it compulsory for passengers traveling in buses on expressways to wear seat belts will be issued on 31 August, Transport,...
News Room : Ranil Wickremesinghe Discharged from National Hospital
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been discharged from the National Hospital in Colombo after receiving treatment at the National Hospital Colombo (NHSL). Earlier on the...
News Room : Nimal Lanza Arrested by Kochchikade Police
Former State Minister Nimal Lanza was arrested by Kochchikade Police today after voluntarily surrendering to authorities. The arrest is in connection with a case...
News Room : Rajitha Senaratne Remanded Over Corruption Case
Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne was remanded today (29) after appearing before the Colombo High Court in connection with a case filed by the Commission...
News Room : Rajitha Finally Turns Up in Court After Arrest Warrant
Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, who was wanted on an arrest warrant, finally made his appearance before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (29). The court had...
News Room : Ranjith Bandara Urges SLPP to Break Away from RW’s Shadow
Former parliamentarian of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Professor Ranjith Bandara, has published a strongly worded statement on social media, calling on party...
News Room : European leaders outraged after Russian strikes kill 23 and damage EU’s HQ
The head of the European Union’s executive Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has spoken of her outrage at Russia’s deadliest onslaught on Kyiv since...
News Room : Every woman and girl must be able to live with dignity, to be safe, and to contribute fully to the life of our country – PM...
Six of Sri Lanka’s most wanted underworld figures, including Kehelbaddara Padme and Commando Salinda, were arrested in Jakarta following a week-long joint operation by the Criminal Investigation...
News Room : Showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts – The Island
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 28 AUGUST 2025Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 28 August 2025 by the Department of Meteorology Showers will occur at times in the...