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May 30, 2025

Duminda further remanded

Former Minister of Agriculture Duminda Dissanayake was further remanded until 05 June in connection with the discovery of a gold-plated firearm at an apartment complex in Havelock Town.

1 mins

Gambling Regulatory Authority draft bill gazetted

A draft bill seeking to establish a Gambling Regulatory Authority has been gazetted under the directives of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.

1 mins

Indian exports to reach $1 trillion by next year

India’s overall goods and services exports are expected to reach $1 trillion in FY26, the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said Tuesday.

2 mins

Halloluwa ordered to hand over mobile phone to police probing assault and shooting

The Colombo Magistrate court yesterday ordered former National Lotteries Board Director Thusitha Halloluwa to hand over his mobile phone to Police officers investigating the assault and shooting that targeted his vehicle in Narahenpita on 17 May.

1 mins

Mahindananda, Fernando sentenced to RI for causing losses to state

The Colombo High Court (HC) yesterday sentenced former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage to 20 years RI and former Sathosa Chairman Nalin Fernando to 25 years RI, after finding them guilty of having caused a loss of Rs 53 million to the state coffers by procuring Carrom boards and checkerboards for distribution among sports clubs in the run-up to the 2015 presidential polls.

1 mins

Health authorities on high alert for COVID-19 variant

Increased PCR testing across the country

1 mins

Civil activists complain to HRC over exclusion of local students from KDU Medical Faculty

A complaint was submitted to the Human Rights Commission yesterday (29) by civil activists and the President of the Federation of Medical and Civil Rights Professional Associations, Specialist Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa, opposing the exclusion of local students from the medical faculty of the Kotelawala Defence University (KDU).

1 mins

Hajj Festival on June 7

The Colombo Grand Mosque has officially announced that the Hajj Festival (Eid al-Adha) will be celebrated in Sri Lanka on Friday, June 7, 2025, following the sighting of the crescent.

1 mins

Police Headquarters orders immediate transfer of 16 OICs across the country

The Police Headquarters has announced the immediate transfer of 16 Officers-in-Charge (OICs) from police stations across various regions of Sri Lanka.

1 mins

Tamil actor-politician Kamal Haasan to enter Rajya Sabha

Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) founder and Tamil film star Kamal Haasan will be the party's candidate for the Rajya Sabha polls to be held on June 19, the party's executive committee decided on Wednesday (May 28, 2025).

1 mins

US imposes visa restrictions on foreign officials over free speech

ANI: The United States has announced new visa restrictions targeting foreign officials accused of censoring American citizens, marking an escalation in the Trump administration's confrontation with allies over free speech policies.

2 mins

BASL seeks SC ruling on Sabaragamuwa Uni suicide as HR violation

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has filed a petition before the Supreme Court, seeking a ruling that A ragging incident involving Charith Dilshan, a second-year student at the Faculty of Technology of the Sabaragamuwa University, constitutes a violation of fundamental human rights, and requesting that an extensive investigation be ordered.

1 mins

Chandran Nagar Model Village in Mullaitivu handed over to 24 beneficiary families

Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha and Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing, Anura Karunathilaka, jointly inaugurated and handed over Chandran Nagar Model Village in Mullaitivu to the 24 beneficiary families on Wednesday (28).

1 mins

Prof. Jennifer Perera appointed Registrar of Ceylon Medical College Council

Prof. Jennifer Perera has been appointed the Registrar of the Ceylon Medical College Council.

1 mins

Lanka sees surge in SGBV cases; DNA lab boosted to aid justice

Rape continues to be the most frequently reported crime in Sri Lanka, with 2,252 cases of sexual harassment and nearly 130,000 instances of domestic violence recorded in 2024 alone—underscoring the urgent need to strengthen forensic DNA capabilities to ensure justice for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, says a report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka.

3 mins

Can gold be an alternative to the American dollar?

Wall Street pundits and investors are schizophrenic about the dollar.

4 mins

Streamlining local govt. structures

These are the changes the President should contemplate, not changes to reinforce the authority of his party in places where it does not dominate. What he needs is for the lower levels of government to have an independent existence, with full authority in the limited areas in which it is empowered to function, with accountability to the people in its catchment area.

4 mins

Tariff Turmoil: Overreliance on distribution instead of growth

The unilateral declaration of reciprocal tariff by President Donald Trump on trading partner countries has unfolded myriad uncertainties heightening the geopolitical and economic tensions. Immediate reactions were reflected in the global stock markets trading on negative levels. The full repercussions will be known in a couple of years. The IMF has forecast a downward economic growth for the USA.

5 mins

Sky Gallery Presents 'Glimpses of the Masters'

A Monumental Tribute to the Titans of Art

2 mins

A journey of resilience, family, and creativity

In a world that often demands constant reinvention, Danu Innasithamby has learned to hold fast to the values that matter mostresilience, family, and an unwavering commitment to creativity. In this heartfelt conversation, The Island sits down with Danu to trace a life shaped by the quiet courage of a mother who taught them that strength doesn't always need to roar.

8 mins

Exposing industry tactics on tobacco and nicotine products

The global tobacco epidemic continues to pose a substantial public health challenge, exacerbated by the strategic and evolving tactics employed by the tobacco and nicotine industry. This article provides a comprehensive examination of the industry's manipulative strategies designed to attract new users, particularly youth, perpetuate nicotine addiction, and undermine public health policies. Through analysis of marketing techniques, product innovation, misinformation campaigns, and interference in policy-making unravel the covert mechanisms used by tobacco companies. The findings underscore the urgent need for reinforced regulatory frameworks, public awareness initiatives, and international cooperation to combat industry influence and safeguard global health.

3 mins

Cargills reports strong FY25 performance; 22.5% increase in Profit After Tax

Cargills (Ceylon) PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s leading consumer companies, reported a strong financial performance for the financial year ending 31 March 2025, supported by volume-led growth across its key business segments—Retail, FMCG, and Restaurants.

1 mins

'Janashakthi, the fastest growing insurer in Q1 2025'

Janashakthi Life, the fastest growing Life insurer in the country recorded 49% year-on-year increase in Gross Written Premiums (GWP) for the Q1 2025, totaling LKR 1,830 million—up from LKR 1,231 million in Q1 2024.

2 mins

SLT-MOBITEL's Q1 surge reinforces its role as 'a pillar of progress'

In a powerful demonstration of strategic renewal, SLT-MOBITEL has reported a remarkable turnaround in its financial performance for the first quarter of 2025, posting a Group Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 2,001 million, a dramatic leap from Rs. 156 million in Q1 2024.

1 mins

AIA Insurance celebrates 30 years of lifesaving impact with Poson Safety Programme

AIA Insurance proudly celebrates a significant milestone this year as it marks the 30th anniversary of its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility initiative—the AIA Poson Safety Programme.

2 mins

BYD SHARK 6 - a New Energy Vehicle promising environmental benefits

In a landmark move that highlights Sri Lanka's growing embrace of electric mobility, BYD — the world's leading New Energy Vehicle (NEV) brand — has officially launched its flagship model, the BYD SHARK 6, in the country.

2 mins

“Sancharaka Udawa 2025” concludes under presidential patronage as the most successful Tourism Expo in history

Sancharaka Udawa 2025, Sri Lanka’s largest and renowned tourism exhibition, organized by the Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), concluded on a high note, marking a historic milestone for the nation’s tourism industry.

1 mins

Standard Chartered hosts ‘Transact Digital - Corporate Masterclass’ to educate and accelerate Sri Lanka’s digital future

Standard Chartered hosted the ‘Transact Digital - Corporate Masterclass,’ an exclusive industry forum designed to accelerate Sri Lanka’s transition towards a fully digital financial ecosystem.

1 mins

People’s Bank achieves consolidated pretax profit of LKR 17.7 billion for Q1-25

People’s Bank, Sri Lanka’s leading financial services provider, today announced its results for the period ended March 31, 2025 reporting total consolidated operating income of LKR 45.1 billion and post-tax profit of LKR 11.0 billion, reflecting a growth of 120.8% and 347.2%, respectively.

2 mins

Great Britain cricket team one step closer to fruition for Los Angeles Olympics

A Great Britain (GB) team - comprising men's and women's players from England, Scotland and potentially Northern Ireland - is one step closer to being ratified by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Cricket Scotland, ahead of cricket's return to the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028.

1 mins

Gateway's Badminton Duo Dazzle at All-Island Championship

Gateway College Colombo continues to soar in Badminton, thanks to the phenomenal achievements of two of its rising stars, Rashmi Mudalige and Vishwanie Wanniarachchi at the prestigious MBA All-Island Open Badminton Championships 2025, held in Colombo. Their outstanding performances lit up the courts and brought glory to their alma mater.

1 mins

Hasan Ali bags five as Pakistan blow Bangladesh away

Hasan Ali bagged career-best figures of 5 for 30 in his first T20I in a year and Shadab Khan produced a strong all-round performance as Pakistan eased past Bangladesh in the series opener in Lahore.

3 mins

Nuren, Revan win to continue unbeaten run

Sri Lanka's unbeaten boys' and girls' teams are set to meet Pakistan and India respectively in the finals of the ATF 12 and Under South Asian regional tournament at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association courts today.

1 mins

Sabalenka surges into third round after slow start

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka continued her strong start to the French Open with a confident win against Switzerland's Jil Teichmann to reach the third round.

1 mins

India to host Australia for three ODIs ahead of women's World Cup

Australia will tour India for a three-match ODI series in mid-September as part of both teams' \"crucial preparation\" for the women's ODI World Cup, scheduled to be played in India from late September.

1 mins

Relay team win heat before rain delays final

Sri Lanka men's 4x400 metres relay team were set to fight for a medal after reaching the final with the third best time in the two heats while Rasara Wijesuriya established a new Sri Lanka record in the women's 10,000 metres on the third day of the Asian Athletics Championship in Gumi, South Korea on Thursday.