News – The Island
WEBContempt charges initiated against former State Intelligence boss. Non-payment of Easter Sunday damages By A.J.A Abeynayake The Supreme Court initiated contempt of court proceedings, on Friday (27), against Nilantha Jayawardena, …
Latest News - The Island
WEBHeavy showers about 100 mm can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in Kaluthara district. Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 29 September 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Showers may occur in Southern province and in Batticaloa and Ampara... News7 hours ago.
The Island - Daily English Language Newspaper in Sri Lanka
WEBThe Island is a daily English newspaper in Sri Lanka that covers news, sports, entertainment, and more. Read the latest stories and opinions from the island nation.
Lanka’s sex workers face false charges: Women’s collective
WEBOct 1, 2023 · By APSARA RODRIGO ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s sex workers have faced fundamental rights violations including unlawful detention and cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment, a representative of the Abhimani Women’s Collective said at a conference last week (26). “Following their arrest, sex workers frequently experience the infringement of their fundamental rights, including the right to ...
Editorial – The Island
WEBVote wisely and avoid regrets. Friday 20th September, 2024 Some presidential candidates seem to believe in their own Goebbelssian claims that their victory in tomorrow’s election is certain. They pretend that...
Sports – The Island
WEBSri Lanka eye big first innings total after Chandimal’s century. Rex Clementine in Galle Sri Lanka tightened their grip on the second Test against New Zealand, piling on the runs and finishing the day at 306... Sports 20 hours ago.
Features – The Island
WEBSir John Kotelawela (1953 — 1956), as seen by his Assistant Secretary. (Excerpted from Rendering Unto Caesar by Bradman Weerakoon) … the prime minister is the keystone of the Cabinet arch. John Morley, 1889 The strongest man is... Features 9 hours ago.
Keells revolutionizes modern retail industry – The Island
WEBMar 13, 2022 · Keells Supermarkets on Thursday, officially launched its Rs.4.6 billion, state-of-the-art centralized distribution centre (DC) in the industrial zone in Kerawalapitiya. The Facility is equipped with latest cutting-edge technology and systems on par with global retail giants. This will serve as Keells Supermarkets’ first owned and operated DC and is a testament to their commitment to […]
Politics – The Island
WEBElecting the next President: Front Runners, Vote Banks and Ethnic Accounts. by Rajan Philips The general view seems to be that Anura Kumara Dissanayaka and Sajith Premadasa are the clear front runners, but opinions differ as to... Features 3 weeks ago.
Latest News - The Island
WEBSufficient fuel reserves available for national consumption – Ministry of Power and Energy officials brief the president. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was informed by officials from the Ministry of Power and Energy that the country currently has sufficient fuel reserves to meet consumption... Latest News8 hours ago.