Latest News - The Island
WEBPrevailing showery condition over the South Western parts of the Island is expected to be enhanced to some extent during next few days. Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 09 September 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Prevailing showery condition over the South Western parts of the Island... Latest News 13 hours ago.
News – The Island
WEBREPA urges presidential candidates to address solar tariff cut and support renewable energy. The Renewable Energy Protectors’ Association (REPA) last week called on leading Presidential candidates to detail their plans for addressing issues in the renewable energy sector, including... News 10 hours ago.
The Island - Daily English Language Newspaper in Sri Lanka
WEBThe Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, the cultural arm of the High Commission of India in Colombo, marked Hindi Day with... Eighteen-year-old Seshnie Naidu enjoyed a dream T20I debut in Multan, taking a blinder of a catch at short fine leg... Dunith Wellalage wins the ICC Men’s Player of the ...
Politics – The Island
WEBThe NPP: Battling and batting on. By Uditha Devapriya With three weeks left for presidential elections in Sri Lanka, the government and Opposition are in a frenzy to make their policies clear... Electing a President: Dazzling Convention in Chicago.
Editorial – The Island
WEBHeroes and puppets. Monday 2nd September, 2024 Election campaigns are getting down and dirty as the much-anticipated presidential contest rapidly approaches; politicians and political parties are slinging mud at... Editorial 5 days ago.
Features – The Island
WEBUnraveling the secrets of blind snakes:A Conservation Journey Through Taxonomy and Molecular Phylogenetics in Sri Lanka. Nations Trust WNPS Monthly Lecture By Mendis & Nethu Wickramasinghe Wednesday the 11th of September, 6 pm at Jasmine Hall, BMICH The Nations Trust WNPS Monthly... Features 3 days ago.
Opinion – The Island
WEBPelwatte and Sevenagala Sugar Distilleries – Economic Disaster. A friend had sent me an extract of a statement made by the State Minister for Investment Promotion Dilum Amunugama. The statement was titled ‘Sri Lanka... Opinion 1 week ago.
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.
Cash from wonder herb Komarika – The Island
WEBSep 5, 2021 · Another such project with Aloe Vera, a wonder herb, (Sinhala Komarika) is now in the pipeline. This fleshy, cactus-like plant, ubiquitous in many home gardens in the country, has been known for centuries for its medicinal, skincare and a myriad of properties. It is used as a treatment for heartburn, as an alternative mouthwash, blood sugar ...
Business – The Island
WEBWeek kicks off with benchmark lending rate of 9.32%. The Weekly Average Weighted Prime Lending Rate (AWPR) for the week ending 06th September 2024, increased by 19 bps to 9.32 percent compared to the previous... Business 17 hours ago.
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