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The Island
The Digital Pulse: How AI is redefining health care in Sri Lanka?
A quiet yet profound shift is underway in American healthcare, and its implications extend far beyond the United States' borders.
6 min |
April 21, 2026
The Island
SJB calls upon govt. to hold PC polls
The SJB yesterday called on the government to hold the long-delayed Provincial Council elections, warning that continued postponement would undermine public confidence.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Island
Lanka sees surge in higher education attainment
Sri Lanka is witnessing a quiet but significant transformation in its human capital, with a steady rise in higher educational attainment over the past decade, according to the latest findings of the Department of Census and Statistics.
2 min |
April 21, 2026
The Island
Titanic life jacket sells for £670,000 at auction: BBC
A life jacket worn by a Titanic survivor has been sold at auction to a collector for £670,000, BBC has reported
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Island
Pollution and chemical footprint in the womb
When I recently heard from Dr. S Banerjee about scientific findings showing the presence of chemicals in umbilical cord blood, it left me deeply concerned.
3 min |
April 21, 2026
The Island
Carrick silences doubters as Man Utd close on Champions League
You can lose games of football.
2 min |
April 21, 2026
The Island
Not a dog barked
I began running on the beach after a fall on a broken pavement left me with a head injury and a surgically repaired eyebrow.
2 min |
April 21, 2026
The Island
ADB flags rising risks for Asia as global shocks test resilience
Says policy choices are critical
2 min |
April 21, 2026
The Island
Church calls for Deputy Defence Minister's removal, establishment of Independent Prosecutor's Office
Pressure mounts on govt. over Easter Sunday carnage
4 min |
April 21, 2026
The Island
Strait of Hormuz closed again, Iran says; ships attacked
Iran yesterday said it was closing the Strait of Hormuz again to commercial vessels and that any ship that approaches it would be targeted, BBC reported.
2 min |
April 21, 2026
The Island
International cast of La Bamba arrives in Colombo
City of Dreams Sri Lanka and John Keells Foundation present a West End Musical, Opening on Friday.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Island
Rooftop solar: Sri Lanka's fast track to energy security amid global crisis
Sri Lanka is once again confronting the realities of energy insecurity as global fuel markets experience severe disruption linked to the Strait of Hormuz crisis 2026.
4 min |
April 21, 2026
The Island
Lanka ratifies landmark ILO convention on workplace violence
Sri Lanka has formally ratified the Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190), becoming the 55th member of the International Labour Organisation to do so, the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the UN in Geneva said in a statement on Saturday (18).
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Island
Shutting roof top solar panels - a crime
The Island newspaper’s lead news item on the 12th of April 2026 was on the CEB request to shut down rooftop solar power during the low demand periods.
2 min |
April 21, 2026
The Island
Second-half Malinga is the best-kept secret at SRH
When you go looking for data on reverse swing - or old-ball swing to be pedantic - one unexpected name keeps cropping up these days.
3 min |
April 21, 2026
The Island
Global alliances drive Isuzu's enduring growth in Sri Lanka
Sathosa Motors PLC, the authorised dealer for Isuzu vehicles in Sri Lanka, recently hosted its prestigious Dealer Convention 2026, 'The Elite Circle' at Monarch imperial.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Island
APIIT Sri Lanka hosts Kagura Film Festival
APIIT Sri Lanka’s Catalyst Club successfully concluded the third edition of Kagura, its inter-university short film festival, on 31st March at the Commercial Credit Training Center in Bolgoda.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Island
Petroleum Dealers Association says commission cuts may disrupt dealer network
The Petroleum Dealers' Association has urgently appealed to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake regarding a revised commission structure introduced by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) via Circular No. 1109 on 25 February 2025, effective 1 March 2025.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Island
EVO by DIMO accelerates electric mobility with Siemens EV charging technology
The Power and Energy arm of DIMO has launched EVO by DIMO, a dedicated solutions platform designed to support the rapid development of Sri Lanka's electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Island
Beyond blueprints: Melwa calls for collaboration to forge smart cities
Amidst global projections that nearly 70% of the world's population will reside in cities by 2050, Melwa Conglomerate has underscored that collaboration, innovation, and strategic foresight are the nonnegotiable pillars for building resilient and sustainable urban futures.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Island
Ban betting ads during cricket telecasts
It is a matter of growing public concern regarding the increasing prevalence of gambling and betting advertisements during televised cricket matches.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Island
Global conclave to open new trade frontiers for Lanka SMEs
Sri Lanka is poised for a major trade breakthrough, with an upcoming global conclave set to harness the island’s strategic position between East and West and propel local SMEs onto the world stage, organisers announced last week.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Island
NTB emerges stronger with clean books and capital muscle, signalling upside potential
Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) is emerging as a well-capitalised bank with cleaner books and a resilient earnings profile, positioning itself for a stronger growth phase in the coming years, according to First Capital Research.
2 min |
April 21, 2026
The Island
Sri Lanka Scouts launch first national youth council in historic move
In a historic first for the Sri Lanka Scout Association, the National Scout Youth Council has been formally established to strengthen youth leadership and empowerment within the Scouting movement.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Island
Habits that prevent dementia
Adopting simple, consistent daily habits can make a meaningful difference in maintaining brain health and reducing the risk of dementia or delaying its onset.
2 min |
April 21, 2026
The Island
Road accidents, drowning, claim 70 lives in 8 days
Police Headquarters yesterday said that 70 people were killed in road accidents and drowning incidents during the traditional New Year period spanning eight days.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Island
Tharanga calls time on Bloomfield tenure
Bloomfield Cricket Club will soon be without the steady hand that steered their ship through calm and storm, as Tharanga Dammika prepares to call time on his stint as Head Coach at the end of the Major Clubs Premier League season.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Island
Royal Nursing Home's LKR 3 million investment powers major community camp
With an investment of nearly LKR 3 million, Royal Nursing Home (Pvt) Ltd. demonstrated a powerful commitment to community welfare as the Platinum Sponsor of a large-scale medical and legal service camp held on March 28 at Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Island
Met Dept. forecasts showers
The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers are likely in many parts of the country after 1.00 p.m. today (20).
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Island
Senuja, Hettiarachchi frustrate Sri Sumangala as Wesley seize control
A determined unbroken sixth-wicket stand between Lithum Senuja and Kavindu Hettiarachchi powered Wesley into a commanding position on day two of the Under 19 Division I Tier 'B' final at the Surrey Village Ground, Maggona on Sunday.
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