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.
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.
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
WEBDozens dead, 61 missing as two boats sink off Djibouti. At least 45 people have died and many others are missing after two migrant boats capsized off the coast of Djibouti, officials say. The boats left... Foreign News 22 hours ago.
Second day of talks between the President and IMF – The Island
WEB1 day ago — President Anura Kumara Dissanayake engaged in a discussion with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at the Presidential Secretariat today (04), marking the second day of talks with the President. Director of the IMF’s Asia Pacific Department Krishna Srinivasan, Senior Mission Chief Dr. Peter Breuer, along with other senior IMF representatives and the Sri Lankan delegation […]
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.
Politics – The Island
WEBAKD promises economic sense and assures business leaders there will be no convulsions. NPP/JVP Presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake has assured Sri Lanka’s business community that his party will prevent any further collapse of the present economy.Speaking at the...
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...
Opinion – The Island
WEBPresidential election 2024 and Tamil votes. by B. Nimal Veerasingham The presidential election would be soon over with new President being elected. He would be the president for the entire country irrespective... Opinion 2 weeks 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.