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Losses from low-grade coal increasing: Electricity Consumers' Association

The state coffers will suffer additional losses as the government plans more emergency coal purchases, Sanjeewa Dhammika, Secretary of the Electricity Consumers' Association, has warned.

1 min  |

March 02, 2026
The Island

The Island

Exterminators PLC launches portable UV LED mosquito killer for travel and outdoor living

Exterminators PLC, the pioneering Sri Lankan pest control leader, has partnered with UK-based Sentario Limited to introduce the Insect-O-Cutor Nomad, a highly portable solution for mosquito control designed for life on the go.

1 min  |

March 02, 2026
The Island

The Island

Brilliant Navy officer no more

Rear Admiral Udaya Bandara, VSV, USP (retired)

4 min  |

March 02, 2026
The Island

The Island

Metropolitan & Canon debut ‘groundbreaking’ cinema tech with local short film 'Little Life'

Metropolitan Technologies has marked a pivotal moment for Sri Lankan cinema by introducing advanced digital cinematography technology through the theatrical premiere of the short film Little Life.

1 min  |

March 02, 2026

The Island

QR-based fuel rationing will return if hoarding persists, Deputy Minister warns

The QR-based fuel distribution system would have to be reinstated if fuel hoarding continued, Deputy Minister of Energy Muhammadu Ilyas Muhammadu Arkam said yesterday.

1 min  |

March 02, 2026
The Island

The Island

02 Imports Exports wins top industry recognition at Pinnacle Sri Lanka 2025

02 Imports Exports and Distributors has been named the Most Outstanding Café Equipment & Beverage Manufacturing Company of the Year at the Pinnacle Sri Lanka 2025 Awards.

1 min  |

March 02, 2026
The Island

The Island

A life in colour and song: Rajika Gamage's new bird guide captures Sri Lanka's avian soul

Sri Lanka wakes each morning to wings.

5 min  |

March 02, 2026
The Island

The Island

Israel resumes attacks as Iran vows to avenge supreme leader's death

Iran begins 40-day mourning after Khamenei killed in US-Israeli attack President Pezeshkian condemns killing as 'a great crime'

3 min  |

March 02, 2026
The Island

The Island

Iran strikes could add external pressure on Sri Lanka’s fragile recovery: Analyst

The U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have reignited geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, stoking fears of a broader conflict that could disrupt critical energy supply routes particularly the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply flows.

2 min  |

March 02, 2026
The Island

The Island

Kosgei runs course record, Takele retains title in Tokyo

Brigid Kosgei set a Japanese all-comers' record of 2:14:29 while Tadese Takele retained his title at the Tokyo Marathon a World Athletics Platinum Label road race on Sunday (1).

2 min  |

March 02, 2026

The Island

NSC condemns unprovoked Israeli-US war on Iran

Condemning the US-Israel attack on Iran, the National Shoora Council yesterday (1) warned that Sri Lanka would be among many countries that were certain to be badly affected by the latest war launched by the US and Israel.

1 min  |

March 02, 2026

The Island

Drug haul detected in Ambalangoda

The police have seized a drug haul linked to notorious underworld figure Jayalath Silva, also known as Karandeniye Sudda.

1 min  |

March 02, 2026

The Island

Govt. on alert over Middle East tensions; safety of Sri Lankans top priority

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism yesterday said it was closely monitoring the evolving security situation in the Middle East, stressing that the safety and well-being of nearly one million Sri Lankans living and working in the region remained the government's top priority.

1 min  |

March 02, 2026

The Island

EU steps up humanitarian assistance for Lanka with additional €1 million

The European Union has allocated an additional Euro 1 million (over LKR 370 million) to address the continuing humanitarian impact of Tropical Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka.

1 min  |

March 02, 2026
The Island

The Island

Letting go: A Buddhist perspective

Buddhism, one of the world's oldest religions, offers profound insights into the nature of existence and the ways we can alleviate our suffering.

4 min  |

March 02, 2026
The Island

The Island

South Africa beat Zimbabwe to set up NZ semi-final

South Africa produced an unconvincing performance with the bat but beat Zimbabwe by five wickets to set up a semifinal against New Zealand.

1 min  |

March 02, 2026

The Island

Commercial Bank appoints Hasrath Munasinghe as Executive Director/COO

The Board of Directors of Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has announced the appointment of Hasrath Munasinghe as Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer of the Bank with effect from 27th April 2026.

1 min  |

March 02, 2026
The Island

The Island

HNB’s Damith Pallewatte named Sri Lanka’s ‘Bank CEO of the Year 2025’

HNB PLC’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Damith Pallewatte, was named Sri Lanka’s ‘Bank CEO of the Year 2025’ by the Global CEO Forum.

1 min  |

March 02, 2026
The Island

The Island

New set-piece kings Liverpool can still achieve 'something beautiful'

The last time Liverpool had scored five goals in a Premier League game, the sun was out as they clinched the title with a 5-1 win over Tottenham in April 2025.

1 min  |

March 02, 2026
The Island

The Island

Politics as theatre

President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address to the US Congress looked less like a governing report card and more like a campaign rally that happened to be held in the nation’s most formal chamber.

2 min  |

March 02, 2026
The Island

The Island

Confidence holds for now, but medium-term warning signals emerge

Sri Lanka’s financial sector enters the first half of 2026 with a cautiously steady footing, but undercurrents of concern over general domestic macroeconomic risks are growing more pronounced, according to the latest Systemic Risk Survey conducted by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).

2 min  |

March 02, 2026
The Island

The Island

Global aviation in turmoil as US - Iran conflict escalates

SriLankan Airlines aligning its response to evolving developments

1 min  |

March 02, 2026
The Island

The Island

India aim to reframe unfamiliar pressure as privilege

India's nets session on Saturday was a beehive of activity, sprawled across the Eden Gardens.

3 min  |

March 02, 2026

The Island

NSBM Green University welcomes 2026 newest intake

NSBM GreenUniversity, Sri Lanka's premier degree-awarding institute, ceremoniously welcomed its newest undergraduate intake for 2026 with an inspiring inauguration ceremony held on 23rd February at its iconic green campus.

1 min  |

March 02, 2026

The Island

Free 7-day visa extension for passengers hit by flight cancellations

The Controller General of Immigration and Emigration yesterday warned that passengers affected by the cancellation of Middle Eastbound flights from February 28, 2026 may face difficulties if they are unable to depart Sri

1 min  |

March 02, 2026

The Island

Kerala to be renamed as Keralam

The Union Cabinet has cleared a proposal to officially rename Kerala as “Keralam.”

1 min  |

March 02, 2026

The Island

SL ageing population raises red flag over health costs

The Population Association of Sri Lanka has raised concerns over the country’s rapidly shifting demographic profile, warning that the growing proportion of elderly citizens compared to children and youth could pose significant social and economic challenges in the years ahead.

1 min  |

March 02, 2026
The Island

The Island

Kosgei wins Tokyo Marathon in record time

Kenya's Brigid Kosgei set a new course record with a commanding victory at the Tokyo Marathon.

1 min  |

March 02, 2026

The Island

LK Domain Registry partners with iQ Global AS

As internet usage continues to grow rapidly in Sri Lanka, incidents such as fake banking websites, fraudulent online stores, phishing emails and malware attacks have become more common.

1 min  |

March 02, 2026

The Island

Home comforts, missed chances and a familiar coup culture

If you are late for work and fancy beating every red light on Galle Road to clock in on time, you are chasing a mirage.

2 min  |

March 02, 2026

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