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Survival of the afittest? The importance of context-sensitivity in education reform
My ongoing fieldwork on agrarian politics in Sri Lanka is teaching me many things that are not directly related to, but heavily condition what happens in agriculture.
5 min |
October 14, 2025
The Island
CJ sets up an additional Civil Appellate HC
On a directive from Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena an additional Western Province Civil Appellate High Court had been established, a Justice Ministry spokesperson said yesterday (13).
1 min |
October 14, 2025
The Island
New Tariff of Rs. 45.80 per unit for BESS Landmark move to boost renewable energy and grid stability
In an unprecedented move to accelerate Sri Lanka's transition to a cleaner and smarter energy system, the government approved the introduction of a Time-Based Tariff Scheme for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) integrated with Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic (RTSPV) installations.
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October 14, 2025
The Island
WindForce acquires 51 percent stake in Safe Power International to develop 10 MW wind power project
A top energy company, WindForce, said it has acquired a 51 percent equity stake in Safe Power International (Pvt) Ltd for Rs 535.5 million to develop a 10 MW wind power project in Alankuda, Puttalam.
2 min |
October 14, 2025
The Island
Sri Lankan Tamil refugees in India remain suspended in limbo – A time to return
The recent arrests of returning refugees under the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) voluntary repatriation by state agencies in Sri Lanka on the ground that they fled the island in boats without a valid travel document has drawn the attention of the public to the plight and future of Sri Lankan (Tamil) Refugees the world over but especially those living in camps in the neighbour-ing state of Tamil Nadu in India.
10 min |
October 14, 2025
The Island
Powering Sri Lankan Homes with the Sun: "SUNNY DAYS, SMART NIGHTS!
Sri Lanka is blessed with abundant sunshine throughout the year.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
The Island
MS questioned over alleged fraud at SLFP affiliated institution
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) yesterday (13) questioned former President Maithripala Sirisena regarding an alleged financial fraud at an institution affiliated to the Sri Lanka Freedom party (SLFP).
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October 14, 2025
The Island
Sri Lankan banks and people can take loans in Indian Rupees
The Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending) Regulations, 2018 has been amended to enable Indian banks (as well as their overseas branches) to lend in Indian Rupees to a bank or a person, resident in Bhutan, Nepal, or Sri Lanka, the Indian High Commission said yesterday (13).
1 min |
October 14, 2025
The Island
Indian Supreme Court orders CBI probe into Karur stampede
The Supreme Court of India on Monday directed a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the Karur stampede case that claimed 41 lives and injured over 60 during a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally on 27 September.
2 min |
October 14, 2025
The Island
National Chamber hosts one-day workshop on “Corporate Governance for SMEs”
The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka will be conducting an exclusive workshop on “Corporate Governance for SMEs” on Thursday, 16 October 2025, from 9.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. at the National Chamber Auditorium, Colombo 10.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
The Island
Gaza war ends: Israel frees all 2,000 prisoners, including 250 lifetermers
Hamas hands over all hostages, and some bodies
2 min |
October 14, 2025
The Island
Mount Lavinia court incident: Policeman granted bail
The Police constable who had been remanded for allegedly assaulting a lawyer at the Mount Lavinia court premises, was granted bail yesterday (13).
1 min |
October 14, 2025
The Island
JJ Twins... plenty to shout about
Julian and Jason, better known in the music scene as JJ Twins, are a Sri Lankan-born musical duo, currently performing in the Maldives, and they have achieved much as a duo.
2 min |
October 14, 2025
The Island
'No govt. willing to hold SL accountable: Gajendra
Tamil National People’s Front (TNPF) leader and Jaffna parliamentarian Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam has said that no government in the world has been willing to bring the Sri Lankan state before an international court, despite overwhelming evidence of atrocities committed against Tamils.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
The Island
After missing out on Nobel, Trump to get Israel’s highest honour for brokering peace in Gaza
Just days after US President Donald Trump missed out on the Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, Israel has decided to honour him in its own way.
2 min |
October 14, 2025
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PM visiting New Delhi from 16 to 18 Oct.
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya is visiting New Delhi from 16 to 18 October, The Island has learnt from its sources.
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October 14, 2025
The Island
Ayesha proves her point with outstanding double
Ayesha Sewwandi from Namadagaswewa MV, Hambantota made her presence felt to a great extent at the on going All Island Schools Games Athletics Championships at Diyagama with performances that resonated her cry for help from this year's Asian Youth Athletics Championship.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
The Island
Salesforce unveils the foundation for building trusted AI
As enterprises accelerate into the age of intelligent automation, Salesforce has drawn a clear line between innovation and integrity.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
The Island
Sri Lanka basketball in turmoil as schools body goes rogue
Sri Lankan basketball has been plunged into turmoil after the Sri Lanka Schools Basketball Association (SLSBA) broke ranks with the national federation and began running its tournaments with its own referees.
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October 14, 2025
The Island
GABV Asia-Pacific Chapter meeting 2025 to be held in Colombo
The Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV) will host its Asia-Pacific Chapter Meeting 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 15 to 16 October, bringing together CEOs and senior leaders from over 20 member banks across the region.
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October 14, 2025
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Gateway College unveils Olympic style basketball courts
Gateway College has once again set a new benchmark in school sports infrastructure in Sri Lanka with the unveiling of state-of-the-art basketball courts built to Olympic grade specifications in Colombo and Kandy.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
The Island
Enfection pioneers hybrid AI ads for vivid storytelling
The world of commercials is rapidly evolving as artificial intelligence reshapes how brands connect with audiences.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
The Island
Universities seen as 'catalysts of real-world environmental change'
University of Colombo Vice Chancellor Professor Indika Karunathilake says universities must become catalysts for real-world environmental change through regional partnerships that bridge education, research, and policy.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
The Island
Trump says he may send Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine: BBC
US President Donald Trump is considering sending long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, BBC has reported.
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October 14, 2025
The Island
Parliament celebrates int'l 'Translation Day'
A special event, organised by the Interpreters' Office of Parliament to mark the International Translation Day, which fell on 30 September, was recently held in Committee Room No. 02 of the Parliament of Sri Lanka.
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October 14, 2025
The Island
Chinese international trade promoter to bestow 'Trusted Trader' certification on eligible Lankan companies
For the first time, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) has decided to award the 'Trusted Trader' certification to Sri Lankan companies, following an initiative by the Sri Lanka-China Business Cooperation Council (SLCBCC).
1 min |
October 14, 2025
The Island
Inclusive approach to all communities is in national interest
In contrast to intolerance in governance and towards others who are deemed to be outsiders that is increasingly being manifested in the world, Sri Lanka is taking a different path.
5 min |
October 14, 2025
The Island
England playing for 'moral' Ashes victory
David Warner predicts Australia will win the Ashes 4-0 because England will only be concerned about a \"moral victory\".
1 min |
October 14, 2025
The Island
Indefinite strike in Rameswaram demanding release of 30 fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka
The Rameswaram fishermen's associations on Saturday jointly launched an indefinite strike demanding the immediate release of 30 fishermen lodged in Sri Lankan prisons.
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October 13, 2025
The Island
China hits back at US over Trump's 100% tariff threat
SNS: The Commerce Ministry said that Trump's threat of tariffs at every turn is \"not the right approach to engaging with China.\"
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