News Room : MillenniumIT ESP Expands Global Footprint with Strategic Entry into Australia
MillenniumIT ESP, a leading technology solutions provider, has announced its expansion into the Australian market, marking its fifth international location. The strategic move strengthens the company’s global footprint and reinforces its commitment to delivering cutting-edge IT solutions across a variety of industries. By establishing a strong presence in Australia, MillenniumIT ESP aims to accelerate digital transformation and foster strategic partnerships...
News Room : The sun will be directly overhead Colombo, Awissawella, Talawakelle, Dimbula, Galakumbura and Dambagalla at about 12:12 noon today [07]
On the apparent northward relative motion of the sun, it is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka during 05th to 14th of April in this year. The nearest areas of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead today (07th) are Colombo, Awissawella, Talawakelle, Dimbula, Galakumbura and Dambagalla at about 12:12 noon.
News Room : Heavy rainfall of above 100 mm is likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Uva and North-central provinces and in Ampara district – The...
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 06 APRIL 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 06 April 2025 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Northern and North-central provinces during the morning. Showers may occur in the coastal areas of the Western and Southern provinces and in Puttalam, Mannar, Jaffna and Ampara districts in the morning ...
News Room : First time in Sri Lanka: 4K Restoration of Nidhanaya to be screened at National Archives – The Island
Contrary to claims that the MoU/agreements finalised during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit here were in accordance with an understanding between former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and PM Modi in July 21, 2023, the MoU on Defence Cooperation is a new addition. A joint statement issued on July 21, 2023, soon after the conclusion of Wickremesinghe’s visit, didn’t refer...
News Room : NPP MP Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera Passes Away
Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera, Member of Parliament for the Kegalle District representing the National People’s Power (NPP), has passed away. It is reported that Comrade Kosala died after being admitted to hospital following a sudden heart attack this evening (6 April). He was 38 years old at the time of his death.
News Room : A specialized medical and disaster relief team leaves for Myanmar
A specialized medical and disaster relief team, consisting of 26 members from the Sri Lanka tri-services led by Brigadier Punya Karunathilake, has departed for Myanmar on a special flight on Saturday (April 5), to assist those affected by the recent earthquake. The disaster relief operation is being conducted under the supervision of Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice...
News Room : KL Rahul shines as Delhi Capitals outclass CSK in Chennai
Chennai Super Kings are starting to lose control of their fortress. For the second time this season, a visiting team that hadn’t tasted victory against them at Chepauk in 15 years was able to utterly dominate them. This resulted in the strangest situation. The crowd here bays for MS Dhoni to come out and bat. They cheer their own...
News Room : SC dismisses 50 petitions, orders enforcing CA ruling on 37 others
Rejection of LG nominations The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed over 50 petitions challenging the rejection of nomination papers for the upcoming 2025 Local Government Elections. A total of 53 writ applications and six Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions, filed by political parties and independent groups, were dismissed. This ruling follows a recent decision by the Court of Appeal, which had ordered the...
News Room : Buddhism as a Bridge: PM Modi’s Spiritual Diplomacy with Sri Lanka
By Portia Conrad – Head of international Division, International Buddhist confederation As Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Sri Lanka on a three-day visit with a grand welcome ceremony, it is worth reflecting on the Buddhist connection between the two countries through the speeches made by the Prime Minister on this ancient legacy. Prime Minister Modi’s speeches on Buddhism have played...
News Room : IPL 2025: Marsh, Markram and Rathi shine as LSG edge MI in thriller
Hardik Pandya claimed his maiden T20 five-fer and scored an unbeaten 16-ball 28 but was powerless to prevent Mumbai Indians’ third loss in four games. They lost to a spirited Lucknow Super Giants side, who had Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram to thank for powering them to 203, a score that they defended by 12 runs, thanks...