News Room : They made America’s clothing. Now they are getting punished for it
Already living from hand to mouth, millions of garment workers across Asia fear for their jobs as a deadline to strike a trade deal...
News Room : In a Haitian city ruled by gangs, young rape survivor raises baby she was told to abort
Warning: This story contains accounts of rape and other violence that readers may find distressing. Helene was 17 years old when a gang attacked her...
News Room : Showers expected in the Western, North-western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts – The Island
Warning for strong winds and rough seas. Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre at 10.00 a.m. on 22 July 2025 for the...
News Room : Sri Lanka Police receives YouTube Silver Play Button
The Sri Lanka Police has been awarded the YouTube Silver Play Button in recognition of its official channel surpassing 100,000 subscribers. According to a statement...
News Room : CC Approves Justice Preethi Padman Surasena as 49th Chief Justice
The Constitutional Council has approved the appointment of Supreme Court Justice Preethi Padman Surasena as the next Chief Justice of Sri Lanka. The approval follows...
News Room : Rajitha Senaratne Files Fresh Petition, Seeking Bail This Time
The Colombo High Court has scheduled the hearing of a petition filed by former Minister Rajitha Senaratne for 30 September, seeking to overturn a...
News Room : SC Rules Ranil Wickremesinghe’s 2022 Emergency Declaration Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court today (23) ruled that the state of emergency declared by then Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe in 18 July 2022 was illegal...
News Room : The ‘underwater bushfire’ cooking Australia’s reefs
Australia boasts plenty of superlatives when it comes to its natural landmarks. The Great Barrier Reef, the world’s biggest coral reef system on the...
News Room : Showers expected in the Western, North-western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts – The Island
Warning for strong winds and rough seas. Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre at 10.00 a.m. on 22 July 2025 for the...
News Room : Asian Paints Causeway Powers a Motorsport Milestone as Walawa Supercross Roars Back
The Asian Paints Causeway Walawa Supercross 2025 roared back into action as one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic motor racing spectacles, making a triumphant...