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Sunday Island
Working with Anura B and returning to Education Ministry
Before, I leave this chapter, I thought it would be appropriate to say something about the Minister and the Deputy Minister.
6 min |
May 17, 2026
Sunday Island
The Chinese Train to Vietnam!
When Sri Lankans were rushing to train stations to go home to celebrate Sinhala and Hindu New Year on April 14, 2026, Vietnam’s Paramount Leader and President To Lam arrived in China for a four-day state visit.
2 min |
May 17, 2026
Sunday Island
Early diagnosis, better chances and stronger hope
In a timely and though-provoking session held at Apeksha Hospital, Senior Consultant Cancer Surgeon Dr. Anuruddha Thewarapperuma addressed one of the most pressing health concerns facing modern society, the growing prevalence of cancers and the importance of early detection.
4 min |
May 17, 2026
Sunday Island
Kapila Chandrasena case: GN phone records under court scrutiny
Colombo Additional Magistrate Lahiru Silva has directed Keselwatta Police to obtain and examine the telephone data records of a Grama Niladhari who issued certification documents for bail guarantors in a suspected bail-for-money racket linked to proceedings involving former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
Sunday Island
Crafting catwalk elegance behind the scene
At Colombo Fashion Week, the spotlight may belong to designers, but just behind the runway lights, another story unfolds — one of precession, pace and transformative artistry.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
Sunday Island
David Beckham becomes first British billionaire sportsman
(AFP) Former Manchester United and England football star David Beckham has become Britain’s first billionaire sportsman, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
Sunday Island
Review on The Ceylon Journal Volume 2 Number 2
The Ceylon Journal's fourth installment (Vol. 2 No. 2) was published at a poignant moment in Sri Lankan history.
5 min |
May 17, 2026
Sunday Island
Kerala: Left Falls, Not Out
Late Thursday morning, 10 days after the count, Kerala finally heard the referee’s whistle.
5 min |
May 17, 2026
Sunday Island
The death of Washington's Dimona omertà and the return of JFK's ghost
TEHRAN — For more than half a century, Washington played its part in a carefully staged omission: Israel's nuclear weapons were never to be officially named.
6 min |
May 17, 2026
Sunday Island
Sri Lankan Airlines Airbus Scandal and the Death of Kapila Chandrasena and my Brother Rajeewa
The death of Mr Kapila Chandrasena (KC), the former CEO of SriLankan Airlines, caused quite a stir in the country.
9 min |
May 17, 2026
Sunday Island
What Bakeer Markar did to Beruwala
May 12 marked the commemoration of the 109th birth anniversary of Al Haj M.A.Bakeer Markar, who was considered the foremost son of the Beruwala community as he was the pioneer in the development of the Berwala town to what it is today.
4 min |
May 17, 2026
Sunday Island
Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill takes centre stage in Parliament Tuesday
Parliament is scheduled to meet from May 19 to 22, Acting Secretary-General of Parliament Hansa Abeyrathne said.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
Sunday Island
Commercial Bank leads effort to bring PayPal to Lanka
PM backs move to boost digital economy
1 min |
May 17, 2026
Sunday Island
Rupee slide rekindles 2022 crisis fears as inflation risks mount
ECONOMYNEXT - The recent sharp decline of the Sri Lanka Rupee (LKR) over the past month has reignited anxieties reminiscent of the 2022 financial collapse.
2 min |
May 17, 2026
Sunday Island
India's federalist check, America's unitary President, and postcolonial Britain's powerless PM
Prime Minister Modi’s BJP scored a massive victory in the April State Assembly election in West Bengal.
10+ min |
May 17, 2026
Sunday Island
Court orders further arrests in alleged USD 42 Mn NDB fraud case
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama on Thursday ordered further arrests in the National Development Bank (NDB) fraud investigation, which is alleged to involve transactions amounting to around USD 42 million, days after four bank employees were arrested and remanded.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
Sunday Island
WEAIR announces strategic operational partnership
WEAIR has entered into a strategic operational agreement with a Ukraine-based cargo carrier holding a valid Ukrainian Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and applying for a Foreign Air Operator Certificate (FAOC) to support the commencement of WEAIR cargo operations.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
Sunday Island
India aspire to raise exports to $1-trillion in FY27 with FTA push
After China, USA, Germany, The Netherlands, Ireland and UAE
2 min |
May 17, 2026
Sunday Island
Fisheries Minister urges CM Vijay to ban bottom trawling
(The Hindu) Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar on Thursday (14) urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to ban the destructive bottom trawling fishing method, a practice prohibited in Sri Lanka since 2017.
2 min |
May 17, 2026
Sunday Island
Vijay-Trisha remains Tamil cinema's most loved on-screen couple in recent years
Tamil cinema has had many beloved pairs. But few have had the kind of recurring, almost fated quality that Vijay and Trisha's on-screen partnership carries.
5 min |
May 17, 2026
Sunday Island
WEAIR set to launch cargo operations to boost Lanka's regional links
A new Sri Lanka-based cargo airline, WEAIR, is set to enter the country’s aviation sector later this month, aiming to boost regional air freight capacity and strengthen Colombo’s position as a South Asian logistics hub.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
Sunday Island
SMEs cannot be an afterthought in tax policy
The proposed reduction in the VAT registration threshold, aimed at increasing Government revenue, has generated growing concern among SME operators and tax professionals.
2 min |
May 17, 2026
Sunday Island
IMRA Awards 2026 opens applications for women achievers across nine key sectors
The IMRA Foundation Guarantee Ltd. has called for applications for the third IMRA Awards 2026, inviting outstanding Muslim women across Sri Lanka to be recognised on a national stage, alongside a growing community of role models celebrated for excellence, leadership and impact. Applications close on 01st July, 2026.
2 min |
May 17, 2026
Sunday Island
A young Sri Lankan scholar explores the past
Last year, the Open Society Foundations (OSF) launched the Seven Cities Fellowship, focusing on public intellectuals from seven countries: Argentina, Indonesia, Lebanon, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, and Tanzania.
7 min |
May 17, 2026
Sunday Island
Malaysia reunion rekindles '96 magic
For every Sri Lankan, 1996 will forever remain a special year. At a time when the nation was battered by the scars of war and weighed down by uncertainty, the cricket team produced a performance for the ages.
2 min |
May 17, 2026
Sunday Island
Anantara resorts in Sri Lanka recognised among the world’s best hotels
Anantara Hotels & Resorts in Sri Lanka celebrates a remarkable international recognition as Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort and Anantara Kalutara Resort have been named among the world’s best hotels in Travel + Leisure’s 2026 T+L 500.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
Sunday Island
The economics of quiet patriotism
The world India is navigating today is far more uncertain than the one we inhabited even two years ago.
3 min |
May 17, 2026
Sunday Island
Gratean Trust moves forward with short listed candidates
The Gratiaen Trust, in partnership with John Keells Foundation, and with the support of the British Council, shared the shortlist for the 33rd Gratiaen Prize.
2 min |
May 17, 2026
Sunday Island
Elevated dining experience with Chef Ramesh Kularatnam
Sheraton Hotel Colombo has got back Chef Ramesh Kularatnam as their new Executive Chef.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
Sunday Island
NSB takes digital banking to the streets
The National Savings Bank has launched an countrywide digital banking drive, aimed at promoting financial inclusion and accelerating the country’s transition towards a cashless economy.
1 min |