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The Island
Healthguard Distribution powers Sri Lanka's 'Port to Pharmacy' medicine supply chain
Human resources remain the biggest challenge despite advanced logistics Industry-wide cost pressures are also beginning to surface
3 min |
March 23, 2026
The Island
Experts urge hydration and fruit intake amid heatwave
With temperatures soaring across the country, clinical nutritionist Dr. Renuka Jayatissa has advised adults to drink at least 3 litres of cool water daily, while young children should consume around 1.5 litres, she told The Island yesterday (22).
1 min |
March 23, 2026
The Island
James sets NBA appearance record in late Lakers win
LeBron James set the record for the most regular-season games played in NBA history as he helped the Los Angeles Lakers to a dramatic buzzer-beating 105-104 victory against the Orlando Magic in his 1,612th outing.
2 min |
March 23, 2026
The Island
From generation to generation: SINGER secures 20th consecutive People's Brand title
Singer Sri Lanka, the nation's foremost retailer of consumer durables, celebrates a truly historic milestone at the SLIM-KANTAR People's Awards 2026, securing a prestigious triple victory while marking 20 consecutive years as the People's Brand of the Year, an achievement made possible by the enduring trust and loyalty of Sri Lankan consumers.
1 min |
March 23, 2026
The Island
COPF reviews global crisis impact on Lanka
The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has taken up the potential impact of the ongoing global crisis on Sri Lanka, holding discussions with key officials on possible response measures.
1 min |
March 23, 2026
The Island
Records tumble on second day of action at WIC Kujawy Pomorze 26
A world record by Simon Ehammer in the heptathlon, plus championship records by pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis and 400m sprinter Christopher Morales Williams highlighted a thrilling second day of action at the World Athletics Indoor Championships Kujawy Pomorze 26 on Saturday (21).
1 min |
March 23, 2026
The Island
Servatius' end 55-year wait with historic Big Match win
St. Servatius' College ended more than five decades of frustration when they defeated arch rivals St. Thomas' College by five wickets in the annual Battle of the Blues encounter concluded at the Uyanwatta Stadium on Sunday.
1 min |
March 23, 2026
The Island
Sri Lanka's biodiversity: A living laboratory from backyard to ocean depths
Sri Lanka's extraordinary biodiversity — spanning everything from ants in home gardens to blue whales in its surrounding oceans — took centre stage at Thursday's public lecture that highlighted the island's status as one of the world’s most remarkable natural treasure troves.
5 min |
March 23, 2026
The Island
People's Bank raises record Rs. 25 bn through debenture issue
The People's Bank has successfully raised Rs. 25 billion through a Basel III compliant Tier 2 debenture, marking the largest debenture issue ever completed in Sri Lanka.
1 min |
March 23, 2026
The Island
Vidura College Kelaniya annual prize giving 2025
The annual prize giving of Vidura College, Kelaniya Branch, was held at the BMICH on Monday, 9th March, 2026.
1 min |
March 23, 2026
The Island
Australia to host NZ for historic 4-Test series
A first-ever four-match Test series against New Zealand and a two-Test series against Bangladesh headline Australia's busy international summer, which includes 27 international matches across men's and women's cricket at 14 venues.
1 min |
March 23, 2026
The Island
Policy certainty: The real investment test for Sri Lanka in 2026
When Arjuna Herath assumed duties as Chairman of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka, he quite correctly sent a clear message: Sri Lanka intends to position itself as an investor-friendly destination.
2 min |
March 23, 2026
The Island
Wycherley International School marks 40 years with coffee table book
Wycherley International School celebrated its 40th anniversary with the launch of a commemorative coffee table book, featuring four decades of educational excellence.
1 min |
March 23, 2026
The Island
Security, Law, and Trust: Rethinking Counter-Terrorism Powers in Sri Lanka
“Strong security laws may be necessary, but without public trust and accountability they risk creating the very instability they are meant to prevent”
5 min |
March 23, 2026
The Island
The Indian Ocean as a zone of peace
Recently, we all held our breath when a conflict began to develop very close to Sri Lanka.
1 min |
March 23, 2026
The Island
Textrip wins multiple national awards for export excellence
Textrip (Pvt) Ltd, a member of the Elasto Group, has been recognized at three major national award ceremonies for its contributions to Sri Lanka’s rubber manufacturing and export sectors.
1 min |
March 23, 2026
The Island
Customs seize 25 kilos of protected Kothalahimbutu at BIA
Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) seized a stock of 25 kilograms of Kothalahimbutu, a protected plant species, while it was being smuggled by a Chinese passenger, on Saturday (21).
1 min |
March 23, 2026
The Island
Analytics in focus as Prof. Steven Stern engages with Sri Lankan academia
Sri Lankan students and professionals recently gained insights into the expanding world of data analytics and statistical science at a forum held in Colombo, organised by Sirus Migration and Education in partnership with Bond University.
1 min |
March 23, 2026
The Island
SL business leaders to gain first-hand insight into Japan's operational excellence
ICCSL and BIMT Campus partner for Japan Executive Immersion Programme
1 min |
March 23, 2026
The Island
The scientist who was finally heard
Dr Asha de Vos PhD: A Sri Lankan voice that reshaped Global Marine Science
4 min |
March 23, 2026
The Island
Lanka and Brazil agree to elevate bilateral trade to USD 1 Bn
The Second Round of Bilateral Political Consultations between Sri Lanka and Brazil were held on 20 March, 2026 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism in Colombo, marking an important step in further strengthening the longstanding and friendly relations between the two countries.
2 min |
March 23, 2026
The Island
First flying taxis: Will this new form of transport actually take off?
For decades, flying cars and aerial taxis have belonged to the realm of science fiction.
5 min |
March 23, 2026
The Island
Dambulla - cricket's crown jewel
Today is a red-letter day for Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium.
2 min |
March 23, 2026
The Island
Speaker, US Embassy officials discuss parliamentary training support initiatives
Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramarathne held a courtesy meeting with officials of the United States Embassy in Colombo on 17 March, 2026, to discuss proposed training and capacity-building initiatives for Parliament, under the House Democracy Partnership (HDP).
1 min |
March 23, 2026
The Island
Four Lankans injured while filming attack in Israel
Four Sri Lankan nationals were hospitalised after sustaining injuries during an Iranian missile attack in Dimona, Israel, the Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel said.
1 min |
March 23, 2026
The Island
Clinical South Africa make it 2-2
Connor Esterhuizen's half-century and a collective bowling effort gave South Africa a series-levelling win in the fourth T20I against New Zealand in Wellington on Sunday (March 22).
2 min |
March 23, 2026
The Island
RR set to sign Dasun Shanaka as Sam Curran replacement
There is another defection from the Pakistan Super League (PSL), with Dasun Shanaka moving to the Indian Premier League (IPL).
1 min |
March 23, 2026
The Island
Samsung Sri Lanka launches Galaxy S26 Series with advanced AI
Samsung Sri Lanka has unveiled the Galaxy S26 series, introducing agentic AI designed to proactively assist users throughout their daily lives.
1 min |
March 23, 2026
The Island
Bottled Water Industry seeks MRP Suspension
The Sri Lanka Bottled Water Association (SLBWA) has urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to suspend the gazette mandating maximum retail prices for bottled water, warning that small producers are struggling to survive.
1 min |
March 23, 2026
The Island
Trump's Iran war could cost American taxpayers over one trillion dollars!
United States President Donald J Trump's war in Iran could cost the American taxpayers at least one trillion dollars, according to a Harvard University expert on financing war.
1 min |