Latest News - The Island
WEBSeveral spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 17 September 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Several spells of showers will occur Western, Sabaragamuwa and …
The Island - Daily English Language Newspaper in Sri Lanka
WEBForeign Ministry clarifies Lanka’s DPL presence in Israel. Sri Lanka has issued a clarification on the country’s diplomatic representation in Israel, in response to recent public discussions surrounding its diplomatic presence in Tel Aviv.
News – The Island
WEBSJB council member urges women to vote for Sajith Premadasa for his commitment to women’s issues. Former SJB member of the Maharagama Urban Council, Nelum Renuka Senaratne, last Thursday urged all women to vote for SJB Presidential candidate and opposition leader Sajith... News 8 hours ago.
Editorial – The Island
WEBThe art of debating without debates. Thursday 12th September, 2024 Leading US presidential candidates, Donald Trump (Republican) and Kamala Harris (Democratic) engaged in a combative live debate on Tuesday. The …
Politics – The Island
WEBAn 18-year experience in Ceylon by a Civil Servant who later became Governor. Private letters to an editor from Sir Henry Monck-Mason Moore (1887-1964) (Excerpted from Selected Journalism by HAJ Hulugalle) The great majority of letters received by the... Features 2 weeks ago.
Remembering the country’s first Olympic medallist Duncan White
WEBJul 3, 2021 · During this Olympic year it is pertinent to remember one of country’s greatest athletes Major Duncan White on his 23rd death anniversary (July 3). On his way to success, he had to glide over 10 barriers and not break them! Duncan White was born on the 1st of March 1918 at Lathpandura a rural village 2km from Baduraliya in the Kalutara District.
Features - The Island
WEBWhy the doom and gloom? by Geewananda Gunawardana It is true that in the distant past Sri Lankan elections were emotionally charged affairs resulting in violence. However, as a battle-hardened nation... Features2 days ago.
David Pieris launches Pearl Bay – a unique leisure destination
WEBDavid Pieris Group leisure cluster formally opened Pearl Bay at Bandaragama. This unique leisure offering brings together Sri Lanka’s first water park, built and certified to European Health and Safety Standards and an FIA/CIK certified leisure and professional karting track. The facility has four key zones, SplashBay (water slides), SpeedBay (leisure karting), TargetBay (air rifle […]
Sports – The Island
WEBIsipatana down S. Thomas’ in extra time to enter schools’ rugby final. By A Special Sports Correspondent Isipatana huffed and puffed before pulling off a sensational 25-20 win over S.Thomas’ College during extra time in their semi-final rugby... Sports 13 hours ago.
Latest News – The Island
WEBTyphoon Bebinca hits Shanghai, strongest storm since 1949. Typhoon Bebinca has made landfall in Shanghai, the strongest storm to hit China’s biggest city since 1949. The typhoon hit at about 7.30am (23:30 GMT) on... Foreign News 14 hours ago.
Skip to content