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Working with dignity: Reflections from within academia
Considering the range of experiences academics encounter in university environments, from collegiality to subtle hostility, it is worth asking whether higher education institutions genuinely allow their junior members to work with dignity.
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October 28, 2025
The Island
Month-end profit-takings slow down share market, 13 crossings notwithstanding
The CSE activities were somewhat dull yesterday mainly due to monthend profittakings, market analysts said.
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October 28, 2025
The Island
US and Indian Navy aircraft conduct joint anti-submarine training in Indian Ocean near Diego Garcia
A US Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft from Commander, Task Force (CTF) 72 joined an Indian Navy P-8I for a bilateral combined detachment and training near Diego Garcia and the Indian Ocean from 22 to 28 October, said a report published by the Defence Industry Europe yesterday.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The Island
Cyclone Montha mapped: 50,000 people evacuated as huge storm heads for Indian coast
At least 50,000 people have been evacuated to relief camps in India's eastern region expected to be hit by a cyclone picking up pace over the Bay of Bengal, officials said on Monday.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The Island
HNB Toastmasters Exco installation ceremony 2025
On 17 October the Hatton National Bank Toastmasters Club celebrated its Executive Committee Installation Ceremony, marking a vibrant new chapter in its 21-year journey. Held under the theme of \"A Night of Adventure\" the event was a dazzling showcase of leadership, legacy, and celebration.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The Island
Launch of new Opposition alliance:
SJB absent from media briefing
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October 28, 2025
The Island
IndiGo reconnects India and China, commences daily flights between Kolkata and Guangzhou
IndiGo on Sunday commenced daily, nonstop flights between Kolkata and Guangzhou, becoming the first Indian carrier to reinstate direct connectivity between India and Mainland China after a five-year gap.
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October 28, 2025
The Island
Govt. to launch countrywide drug and crime eradication operation on Thursday
A countrywide crime eradicaton operation, “Nation United - National Drive,” is set to commence this Thursday (30) under the patronage of Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala.
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October 28, 2025
The Island
Indian caught with heroin at BIA
An Indian national was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake, on Sunday evening (26) for attempting to smuggle in heroin worth nearly Rs. 85 million.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The Island
Is dishonesty being normalised?
It is inevitable that societies change with time and so do norms but, unfortunately, it is not always for the better. Minority view prevails at times. We live in an era when, at least in the West, there can be two husbands or two wives in a marriage with adopted children being brought up in these unusual circumstances. Mostly due to the pressure by celebrities these marriages have been equated to traditional marriages where one of the functions is procreation which contributes to the survival of the species, which these same-sex marriages are not able to achieve. By highlighting this anomaly, I am in no way being critical of anyone’s sexual preferences, which is their own concern, but merely wondering whether the pendulum has swung too far!
4 min |
October 28, 2025
The Island
Gl systems seen as vital for SL's transition to a value-driven economy
Sri Lanka's journey toward a resilient, value-driven economy can find a powerful ally in Geographical Indications (GIs) - a globally recognised tool that links unique products with their origin, quality, and heritage.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The Island
Scientists solve mystery of Indian Ocean's “Gravity Hole”
Scientists have finally uncovered the mystery behind a massive “gravity hole” lurking beneath the Indian Ocean — a longstanding geological enigma that has puzzled researchers for decades, according to a report published by The Earth yesterday.
3 min |
October 28, 2025
The Island
WB recommends updated data system to ensure fair selection of Aswesuma beneficiaries
World Bank representatives have underscored the importance of maintaining an accurate and continuously updated data system to ensure the fair selection of eligible beneficiaries under Sri Lanka's Aswesuma Social Security Programme, Parliament sources said yesterday.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The Island
Map gifted by Yunus to a Pakistan General shows Northeast India as part of Bangladesh!
Bangladesh's interim head Muhammad Yunus has sparked a row after a controversial map gifted to a Pakistani General. His gift included a distorted map of Bangladesh, which includes Assam and other northeastern states as part of the country.
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October 28, 2025
The Island
Pakistan slams Indian actions in Kashmir
The High Commission of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Colombo yesterday hosted a seminar and photo exhibition to mark Kashmir Black Day, commemorating the decades-long denial of the right to self-determination to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The Island
Unit Trust Association of Sri Lanka launches “Investor Awareness Initiative” to empower public to build wealth through Unit Trusts
The Unit Trust Association of Sri Lanka (UTASL) has launched an Investor Awareness Initiative aimed at helping Sri Lankans understand how Unit Trusts (UTs) can play a vital role in planning and growing their wealth.
2 min |
October 28, 2025
The Island
First international tour for Seven Notes
The Seven Notes, made up of Sri Lankans, based in Dubai, has reached an exciting milestone in their journey - their very first international performance.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The Island
Property Recovery Professionals Association warns of snowballing effect on economy due to willful defaulters
If individuals who have purchased property, using loans from banks or financial institutions, fail to repay those loans, there is a risk of banks and financial institutions collapsing, Secretary of the All Island Property Recovery Professionals Association, Priyantha Liyanage, said yesterday (27).
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The Island
Night of Music and Fellowship
St. Sebastian’s Church, Rukmalgama, will host a Musical Sing-Along Evening on 10th January, 2026, at the Galadari Hotel's ballroom.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The Island
Female-led biz service provider invests over Rs 300 million in three premium venues in Colombo
GrandSpace, a leading strategic experience centre and business services provider, has invested over Rs. 300 million to establish three premium venues in Colombo, underscoring its confidence in Sri Lanka’s corporate sector and commitment to enabling business growth.
2 min |
October 28, 2025
The Island
'Ponni Samba' imported to meet shortage of 'Keeri Samba'
About 3,500 tonnes of “‘Ponni Samba’ rice have been imported by the governmnet as a solution to the shortage of ‘Keeri Samba’ rice in the local market at present.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The Island
Injured Pratika Rawal ruled out of the World Cup
India opener Pratika Rawal has been ruled out of the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup 2025 after sustaining an injury against Bangladesh in the tournament's last league game on Sunday (October 26).
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October 28, 2025
The Island
Jaffna among world’s top 25 travel destinations for 2026
In a remarkable global recognition, Jaffna has been named one of the 25 best cities to visit in the world in 2026 by international travel authority Lonely Planet.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The Island
Album a “gift”to his longtime fans
AJ McLean: Just celebrated four years of sobriety
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October 28, 2025
The Island
Ngetich sets world lead to win Valencia Half Marathon
Agnes Ngetich set a world lead of 1:03:08 and Yomif Kejelcha clocked 58:02 to retain their titles at the Medio Maraton de Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich, a World Athletics Gold Label road race, on Sunday (26).
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The Island
Sri Lanka finish fifth in Women's World Cup, secure USD 700,000 prize money
Sri Lanka finished an impressive fifth in the Women's World Cup after New Zealand failed to beat England in the last group match in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.
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October 27, 2025
The Island
Tharanga, Sumedha win javelin gold and silver
Champion thrower Rumesh Tharanga and former national record holder Sumedha Ranasinghe bagged the gold and silver respectively in the men's javelin throw to provide a strong start to Sri Lanka on the final day of the South Asian Athletics Championship in Ranchi India on Sunday.
1 min |
October 27, 2025
The Island
Design graduates 'competing against AI for jobs
When Darby Hutchby was studying visual communication at university in 2017, artificial intelligence (AI) was a concept she was only beginning to hear about in its infancy.
1 min |
October 27, 2025
The Island
Fintech Forum unites industry to drive Sri Lanka's digital shift
The Fintech Forum Sri Lanka (Guarantee) Limited recently celebrated its first anniversary and inaugural Annual General Meeting, marking a year of significant progress in uniting the country's financial ecosystem.
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October 27, 2025
The Island
Medihelp strengthens its commitment to Moratuwa community
Medihelp Hospitals, Sri Lanka's largest primary healthcare network, has integrated the renowned Moratuwa Medical Centre into its family.
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