Chamindra Kularatne, the suspended Deputy Secretary General of Parliament and Chief of Staff, has told the Opposition that he will...
The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Sri Lanka, Khaled Nasser Al Ameri, met Minister of Power and...
An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in India’s West Bengal state has sparked concern in parts of Asia, with...
The European Union and India have announced a landmark trade deal after nearly two decades of on-off talks, as both...
Sri Lanka women will tour the West Indiesfor a multi-format white-ball series in February-March. The tour will consist of three...
Cricket Scotland has received assurances that the ICC is working “very, very hard” to ensure Scotland’s players will be granted...
England won the toss and chose to bat first in the deciding ODI in Colombo. Although England won the previous...
The baggy green cap that Sir Donald Bradman wore in India’s maiden series as an independent nation has been bought...
France’s National Assembly has taken a first step towards banning social media access for under-15s, a proposal backed by President...
US President Donald Trump has announced he is raising tariffs on South Korean imports to 25% after accusing Seoul of...
The most prolific batter of the WPL and the ever-so reliable Nat Sciver Brunt has finally broken the century drought...
Adnit Jhamb produced an excellent, unbeaten century as USA romped to a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Scotland in the 16th...
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 27 JANUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 27 January 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some...
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake should listen at least to the views of the Mothers’ Front on proposed educational reforms. I was listening to the apolitical views...
Tuesday 27th January, 2026 The NPP government’s efforts to abolish MPs’ pensions have met with stiff resistance. All members of the current Parliament, including 159 NPP...
Ondansetron controversy Youtuber Dharmasri Kariyawasam, through his counsel Sawani Rajakaruna, has sent a letter of demand to Health and Mass Media, Dr Nalinda Jayatissa, seeking Rs...
When the LTTE massacred people, mostly Sinhalese Buddhists, government leaders never claimed that the Tamil community, which the LTTE claimed to represent, was driven by hatred....
The Island editorial, dated 22 January, 2026, under the title ‘Conspiracy to subvert constitutional order,’ is an eye-opener to those who supported the so-called Äragalaya in July...
The UK Parliament has recently been asked what action it is taking to support the Tamils seeking justice for past and ongoing abuses in Sri Lanka....
SJB lawmaker Mujibur Rahuman yesterday (26) said that he had drawn the attention of the relevant authorities to the importation and sale of inferior quality medicine...
Valentine’s Day is about expressing love and affection, and people often exchange gifts, go on dates, or spend quality time with loved ones. The special occasion...
George Steuart & Company participated in a series of high-level engagements organised by the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) in Africa during the latter part...
The Sri Lankan Airlines National Service Union (SLNSS) and the Lincoln Institute of Graduate Studies have announced a strategic partnership to strengthen capacity building across Sri...
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection approved the two Bills, Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) and the Judicature (Amendment) Bills, Parliament...
