Newspaper
The Island
IMA voices concern over arrest of LankaeNews editor
Internet Media Action (IMA) yesterday expressed profound concern over the arrest of veteran journalist Sandaruwan Senadheera, editor of the Lanka E News, at Bandaranaike International Airport on Tuesday (11) as he returned to the country from the UK after 16 years.
1 min |
March 13, 2026
The Island
Govt. bends rules, lowers coal standards in favour of errant company: FSP
The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) yesterday accused the government of trying to award another tender to the Indian company that supplied low-grade coal to the Norochcholai Power Plant and failed to deliver the stipulated amount of coal according to schedule.
1 min |
March 13, 2026
The Island
M. D. Banda: Memories of Appachchi – II
Insights into a political career Prior to this period, for a very long time, Appachchi had always resided at Shravasti while he was in Colombo.
4 min |
March 13, 2026
The Island
Why Pi Day?
International Day of Mathematics falls tomorrow
3 min |
March 13, 2026
The Island
WFP launches ‘Sow and Grow’ project to strengthen Thriposha supply
The World Food Programme (WFP) has launched a five-year project titled 'Sow and Grow' with funding support of USD 10 million from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), in partnership with the Government of Sri Lanka, to strengthen the country's Thriposha nutrition programme.
1 min |
March 13, 2026
The Island
HNB Finance clinches Silver at the Diamond Jubilee TAGS Awards 2025
The TAGS Awards Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) announced HNB Finance PLC as the Silver Award winner in the Finance Companies and Leasing Companies sector (Total Group Assets LKR 25-75 billion) at the Diamond Jubilee celebration of the prestigious TAGS Awards 2025. The ceremony, held at the Shangri-La Hotel Colombo on 12th February, marked the Company’s fourth consecutive win at the awards.
1 min |
March 13, 2026
The Island
Washington's Iran gamble is already backfiring
ANALYSIS COMMENTARY
3 min |
March 13, 2026
The Island
India spent INR10 billion on Modi's 99 trips to 78 countries in 12 years!
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made 99 overseas visits to 78 countries since he took office on 26 May 2014.
3 min |
March 09, 2026
The Island
BASL President calls for better briefing of Lankan delegates at global forums
Sri Lanka Rajeev Amarasuriya has called for better preparation and support for Sri Lanka’s representatives participating in international forums, following remarks made by Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath at the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi.
1 min |
March 09, 2026
The Island
Indian Ocean must remain peace zone: Sajith
Opposition and SJB leader Sajith Premadasa, emphasised the critical need for the Indian Ocean region to remain peaceful and not become part of any conflict, said a news report published by NDTV yesterday.
1 min |
March 09, 2026
The Island
Human-Elephant conflict in Sri Lanka
Human-elephant conflict (HEC) in Sri Lanka results in significant loss of human life, elephant deaths, and extensive damage to crops and property.
7 min |
March 09, 2026
The Island
Repatriation of Iranian naval personnel Sri Lanka's call: Washington
The US Department of State has said that Washington respects Sri Lanka’s sovereignty in handling matters relating to the Iranian warship IRIS Bushehr and its crew, according to agency reports, quoting a State Department Spokesperson.
1 min |
March 09, 2026
The Island
Islamic organisations: PSTA more draconian than PTA
Fourteen Islamic organisations, in a joint letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, have said the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Act (PSTA) is more draconian than the existing Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions)
6 min |
March 09, 2026
The Island
FSP warns of possible coal shortage
\"No shipment for 10 days; seas off western coast will become rough by April end
1 min |
March 09, 2026
The Island
Naval hostilities close to a neutral coastal state: Legal assessment of a submarine attack on an Iranian warship near Sri Lanka
A submarine attack on an Iranian destroyer proximate to Sri Lanka represents more than a discrete naval engagement; it signals a potential horizontal escalation of conflict into the wider Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
7 min |
March 09, 2026
The Island
Iranian warship saga: Weerawansa points finger at India, raises questions over U.S. role
A fierce political storm erupted in Colombo on Saturday after former minister and National Freedom Front leader Wimal Weerawansa accused India of drawing Sri Lanka into the unfolding crisis involving Iranian naval vessels in the Indian Ocean.
3 min |
March 09, 2026
The Island
Illegal Bus Halt at Gate Number 11 of NHSL
There is an unofficial bus halt at Gate Number 11 of the National Hospital at the 90-degree bend at the Prof.
1 min |
March 09, 2026
The Island
DIMO Academy launches German Logistics Diploma with guaranteed Jobs
DIMO Academy, the vocational education arm of DIMO, has introduced a German Diploma in Warehouse Operations, Logistics and Transportation (WOLT) offering 100% guaranteed job opportunities in Germany upon successful completion.
1 min |
March 09, 2026
The Island
The ‘Patil Effect’ in an age of thinking
When Claude Shannon and Warren Weaver proposed their famous communication model in 1948, they could hardly have imagined that one day machines would not just transmit messages but generate poetry, draft policy briefs, write computer code, and even debate philosophy.
4 min |
March 09, 2026
The Island
Lanka to treat Iranian sailors under international law
(UCAN) Sri Lanka will treat Iranian sailors, rescued from a torpedoed frigate, according to international law, a Minister said on Saturday, following reports Washington was pressuring Colombo to not repatriate them.
1 min |
March 09, 2026
The Island
ICC postpones March 25-27 Doha meeting; may reschedule it in April
The meeting of the International Cricket Council (ICC), scheduled for March 25-27 in Doha, Qatar, has been postponed in view of the ongoing war in the region.
1 min |
March 09, 2026
The Island
Karalis and Guttormsen clear 6.06m in Rouen
Emmanouil Karalis and Sondre Guttormsen both cleared 6.06m at the Perche Elite Tour in Rouen as a historic season for the men’s pole vault continued at the World Athletics Indoor Tour Silver meeting on Saturday (7).
1 min |
March 09, 2026
The Island
Berendina secures dual recognition at CA Sri Lanka TAGS Awards 2025
Berendina Micro Investments Company Limited (BMIC) and Berendina Development Services (Guarantee) Limited (BDS) have both received Bronze Awards at the CA Sri Lanka TAGS Awards 2025.
1 min |
March 09, 2026
The Island
St. Sebastian's-Prince of Wales Big Match ends in draw
The traditional Big Match between St. Sebastian's College Moratuwa and Prince of Wales' College Moratuwa ended in a draw after an absorbing contest at De Soysa Stadium Moratuwa on Sunday.
1 min |
March 09, 2026
The Island
Health benefits of avoiding processed food
Avoiding processed food products can bring significant health benefits and contribute to long term physical well-being.
2 min |
March 09, 2026
The Island
Maqara emerges as top Colombo dining spot
A subsidiary of Chinese Dragon Cafe Group
1 min |
March 09, 2026
The Island
Winds of Change: Geopolitics at the crossroads of South and Southeast Asia
Asanga Abeyagoonasekera’s latest book is a comprehensive account of international relations in the regions it covers, with particular reference to current rivalries between India and China and the United States.
5 min |
March 09, 2026
The Island
CMTA warns buyers of long-term costs hidden in reconditioned vehicle imports
The Ceylon Motor Traders' Association (CMTA) has issued a stark cautionary note to prospective vehicle buyers, warning that the initial price advantage of reconditioned imports often masks significant long-term financial risks.
2 min |
March 09, 2026
The Island
ComBank and David Pieris Automobiles join forces for attractive leasing packages
Commercial Bank of Ceylon has entered a strategic partnership with David Pieris Automobiles (Pvt) Ltd to offer specially structured leasing packages for GWM and BAIC vehicles, the companies announced.
1 min |
March 09, 2026
The Island
Brandix targets 27% women in leadership by 2027
Through its IDEA initiative, Brandix has set a clear target: 27% women in leadership by 2027, proving that systemic support creates an environment where everyone can thrive.
1 min |