The Island - Daily English Language Newspaper in Sri Lanka
Sargia Sri Lanka ramps up destination marketing in expansion drive. The newly formed Sargia Sri Lanka, a destination management company Co-Founded by George Paul and Rochelle Edirisinghe, has unveiled its reimagined headquarters in …
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Pakistan railway bomb blast kills at least 25. Authorities say at least 25 people have been killed after a bomb exploded at a railway station in Pakistan’s south-western Balochistan province. Dozens of others were... Latest News 17 hours ago.
News – The Island
Samanmalee Chandrasiri appointed to CTC Board. ECONOMYNEXT –Samanmalee Priyanvada Chandrasiri has been appointed non-executive director to the Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC) Board of Directors, the company said.She is a globally experienced... News10 hours ago.
Our 43rd anniversary – The Island
Oct 6, 2024 · The Island, published by Upali Newspapers Ltd., celebrates its 43rd anniversary this week. Launched in October 1981 based on a concept by the late Upali Wijewardene, founder of the Upali Group of Companies. The first issue of the Island was a Sunday newspaper followed by the daily paper. It has grown to be much more […]
Politics – The Island
AFTERMATH OF THE 1953 HARTAL. Motion of No Confidence in Government (Hansard of 1st September 1, 1953) (Speech made by Dr. NM Perera published in his birth centenary memorial volume) Dr.... Features 7 days ago.
Sri Lanka prepares for heavy rains as inter-monsoon season …
4 days ago · Sri Lanka receives nearly 30 percent of its annual rainfall during October and November, according to Director General of Meteorology, Athula Kumara Karunanayake, in an interview with The Island. This period, known as the inter-monsoon season, is characterised by mostly clear mornings, with rainfall typically beginning in the evenings or at night.
Sports – The Island
Lions ready to roar against Kiwis in Dambulla showdown. Rex Clementine at Dambulla The New Zealand cricket team took a breather, immersing themselves in the natural splendor of Minneriya, where they witnessed the breathtaking ‘Gathering’... Sports 2 days ago.
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Trump picks up two swing states as Republicans projected to win control of Senate. Donald Trump is expected to speak in Florida shortly after winning two key swing states of North Carolina and Georgia The Republican Party is set to... Latest News 1 day ago.
Business – The Island
JAT posts 67% PAT growth despite Bangladesh crisis. JAT Holdings PLC, the leader in wood coatings and brushes in Sri Lanka, has demonstrated resilience in Q2 and the 1st Half of FY 2024/25, continuing... Business 22 hours ago.
Opinion – The Island
Lawyers’ Collective calls on govt., all political parties to commit to repeal of PTA. On 29 October 2024, the Director-General (Legal) at the Presidential Secretariat, Attorney at Law J M Wijebandara, representing the government stated that the issue was not... Opinion 1 week ago.