Intentar ORO - Gratis

Probe into sand mining deal: Rajith’s petition to be considered on 30 July

The Island

|

July 24, 2025

Colombo High Court Judge Indrika Kalingawansa yesterday said that a petition filed by former Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne requesting a revision of the Colombo Magistrate’s Court order refusing him bail would be taken up for consideration on 30 July.

During the hearing, the High Court Judge observed that she was unable to issue an order on the petition as a copy of the relevant Magistrate’s Court's decision rejecting bail had not been submitted to the High Court.

MÁS HISTORIAS DE The Island

The Island

The Island

Browns’ General Trading honours outstanding dealer excellence

Browns General Trading recently recognized the exceptional efforts of its valued dealer network in the Colombo region in promoting its portfolio of leading global brands; Makita, Eclipse, Tailin, JK, Firman, Juba and Lion.

time to read

1 mins

December 13, 2025

The Island

The Island

Duffy five-for triggers West Indies slide to give New Zealand first win of WTC cycle

Jacob Duffy, who had to wait until his 31st birthday for a Test debut earlier this year, claimed his second five-wicket haul of the series as West Indies folded tamely on the third day in Wellington.

time to read

3 mins

December 13, 2025

The Island

The Island

India unveils future of South Asia’s construction industry

South Asia’s largest construction equipment exhibition began December 9 in Bangalore, India showcasing a broad range of nextgeneration machinery and technologies.

time to read

2 mins

December 13, 2025

The Island

The Island

Vaibhav Suryavanshi slams 95-ball 171 in Under-19 Asia Cup opener

Vaibhav Suryavanshi slammed a blistering 95 ball 171 in the Under 19 Asia Cup opener against UAE on Friday.

time to read

1 mins

December 13, 2025

The Island

The Island

DFCC Credit & Debit Cards introduce practical savings and flexible support for year-end spending

DFCC

time to read

1 min

December 13, 2025

The Island

One country, many divisions

Ahead of the visit of the President, and all European Union Commissioners, to India, in February 2025, the Economist ran a leader “How India became an unexpected role model for Europe,” that compared India favourably with the European Union (EU), which, according to the Economistħad a 'sclerotic economy' and 'gridlocked politics.'

time to read

5 mins

December 13, 2025

The Island

Pakistani relief ship with 200 tons of supplies expected today

Pakistan will dispatch an additional 200 tons of humanitarian relief supplies to Sri Lanka to support communities affected by the recent cyclonic storm, Pakistan's Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said on Thursday.

time to read

1 min

December 13, 2025

The Island

The Island

Understanding emotional aftermath

Experiencing a disaster can shake anyone to the core.

time to read

6 mins

December 13, 2025

The Island

AG throws doors wide open to recruitment of women to all positions in SLR

The Attorney General informed the Supreme Court yesterday (12) that the Cabinet of Ministers had approved the recruitment of women for all positions, within the Sri Lanka Railways (SLR).

time to read

1 min

December 13, 2025

The Island

Nepal government inks pact with Gen Z, promises reforms

Nepal’s government and Gen Z leaders have struck a deal, marking a significant step towards implementing constitutional, electoral, and political reforms raised during the September uprising.

time to read

2 mins

December 13, 2025

Listen

Translate

Share

-
+

Change font size