News – The Island
NDF Secy: Faizer had backing of majority, consensus among all parties not realistic. National List controversy: By Shamindra Ferdinando Secretary to New Democratic Front (NDF) Ms Sharmila Perera yesterday (12) said that she couldn’t have further delayed the filling...
Sports – The Island
Seneviratne clinches double titles. Butterfly Masters/Veterans All Island Table Tennis Tournament Inaugural Butterfly Masters/ Veterans All Island Table Tennis Tournament 2024 was conducted successfully at the Colombo University Gymnasium with...
Latest News - The Island
Sri Lanka to receive ‘a lot of positive news’ after President’s visit to India: Deputy Foreign Minister. By Sanath Nanayakkare Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra recently told Ada Derana TV that Sri Lanka would receive a lot of positive...
Opinion – The Island
Who actually was ‘the first Sri Lankan Buddhist monk in 105 years to join Oxford University’? by Rohana R. Wasala Reading the detailed news article under the title ‘First Sri Lankan Buddhist monk in 105 years joins Oxford for MPhil in Buddhist...
Editorial – The Island
Taxpayer friendly Inland Revenue Dept. urgent need. Many compliant taxpayers have expressed their frustration with the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for insisting that the Return of Income for the year of assessment 2023/2024...
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 […]
The Island - Daily English Language Newspaper in Sri Lanka
President Chairs Discussion on Expenditure Head for Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation. Preliminary ministerial-level discussions for drafting the 2025 budget proposals related to the expenditure head of the Ministry of Transport, Highways,...
Business – The Island
Children First – Proposal for Protection and Promotion of Child Rights submitted to President. Stop Child Cruelty Trust (SCCT) and Child Protection Alliance (CPA) comprising thirteen credible organizations committed to protect and promote the rights of children have appealed to...
Features – The Island
BRICS and De-Dollarization: Implications for India and Global Power Dynamics. BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) has proposed ambitious financial reforms, including the creation of a common currency.
Sri Lanka face setback with Hasaranga injury – The Island
Nov 13, 2024 · Rex Clementine at Dambulla Sri Lanka’s preparations for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand have been dealt a blow as key leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out with a hamstring strain. Hasaranga’s absence leaves a significant gap in Sri Lanka’s bowling attack, as his wicket-taking ability has been instrumental in Sri Lanka’s recent […]