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Mount Lavinia court incident under probe
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala yesterday pledged an impartial inquiry into Friday's incident at the Mount Lavinia Magistrate's Court premises, involving a lawyer and a police officer.
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October 13, 2025
The Island
Dropped catch leaves Sri Lanka ruing missed chance
Sri Lanka's women's team has made significant strides in the last two years, claiming notable wins against top sides. Yet, as their World Cup campaign has shown, they remain very much a work in progress, a side learning to polish the rough edges that separate promise from consistency.
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October 13, 2025
The Island
The UNHRC's continuing assault on Sri Lanka: A way forward
The UN Human Rights Council's (UNHRC) latest resolution on Sri Lanka raises serious questions about the Council's impartiality and respect for the UN Charter.
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October 13, 2025
The Island
New research charts a path for Sri Lanka's tourism transformation
Groundbreaking research presented at the 10th International Tourism Research Conference (ITRC) has provided a critical, evidence-based framework to reshape Sri Lanka's tourism
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October 13, 2025
The Island
Jaffna cricket stadium, sportive nationalism and democratisation of sports
The launch of a cricket stadium in Jaffna, in early September, according to the government is a significant moment for cricket in Sri Lanka, regional development in Jaffna, as well as ethnic reconciliation.
6 min |
October 13, 2025
The Island
Legends of the Wild: A tribute to Sri Lanka's vanishing giants
A rare photographic tribute to the giants who shaped a nation's soul
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October 13, 2025
The Island
Munchee dominates SLIM Digis 2.5 as the Most Awarded Brand
Munchee, the flagship brand of Ceylon Biscuits Limited (CBL), cemented its position as the undisputed leader in digital marketing by dominating SLIM Digis 2.5.
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October 11, 2025
The Island
SL's leading apparel manufacturers ‘minimizing environmental impact'
Leading apparel manufacturers, Brandix, Teejay Lanka, Hirdaramani, Hayleys Fabric and MAS Holdings in their latest reports showcase progress across climate action, circularity, ethical practices, and community empowerment, a Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) press release said.
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October 11, 2025
The Island
Massive 7.4 earthquake off Philippines
At least two dead but a tsunami alert triggered by the earthquake has now passed.
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October 11, 2025
The Island
CSE's exuberance continues; turnover exceeds Rs 8 billion, indices up
The CSE yesterday too was in bullish mode and analysts attributed this to the optimism generated by the generally favourable economic prospects outlined for Sri Lanka by the IMF.
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October 11, 2025
The Island
Fifth NCGG-SLIDA Capacity-Building Programme synergises 'Clean Sri Lanka' and 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign in India
Aligned with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's 'Clean Sri Lanka' initiative, announced on 01 January, 2025, and the Swachhata Hi Seva 2025 campaign, under the Swachch Bharat Mission in India, 40 senior Sri Lankan civil servants underwent a special capacity-building programme at the National Centre for Good Governance of India (NCGG) from 22 September to 03 October 2025 on the theme \"Clean Cities, Better Future: Transforming Urban Sri Lanka with Regional Practices\", the Indian High Commission said in a release.
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October 11, 2025
The Island
Electricity Consumers' Association cries foul over IMF interference here to jack up power tariffs
Secretary of the Electricity Consumers' Association, Sanjeewa Dhammika, yesterday (10) urged the Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) to immediately lodge a complaint with the CID over what he described as pressure from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to increase electricity tariffs in Sri Lanka.
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October 11, 2025
The Island
When corruption crosses borders
Not far from the glittering skyline of downtown Toronto, in the leafy suburbs of Mississauga and Markham, stand rows of palatial homes — elegant, glass-fronted, and conspicuously quiet. To a casual visitor, these neighbourhoods look like any other prosperous corner of suburban Canada. But to Bangladeshis, they symbolise something far darker: a destination for the country's looted wealth.
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October 11, 2025
The Island
LMD 100 recognises Hayleys as Sri Lanka's Leading Listed Corporate for 2024/25
Hayleys PLC has been ranked as Sri Lanka's leading listed corporate in the 32nd edition of the LMD 100, securing the No. 1 position for the 10th time since the ranking's inception in 1995. This recognition underscores the Group's longstanding role as a centrepiece of the Sri Lankan economy and a benchmark of resilience, innovation and sustainable value creation.
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October 11, 2025
The Island
High Court sets 10 Dec.hearing in corruption case against ex-Minister Jayaratne
The Colombo High Court has scheduled the hearing of the Bribery Commission's case against former Minister Priyankara Jayaratne for 10 December, 2025.
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October 11, 2025
The Island
Mahrez leads Algeria to first World Cup since 2014
Riyad Mahrez led from the front as Algeria became the fourth African nation to qualify for the 2026 Fifa World Cup after cruising to a 3-0 win over Somalia.
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October 11, 2025
The Island
Gaza City residents set to return as Israel says ceasefire has started
Al-Ahli Hospital tells Al Jazeera that seven bodies have been recovered after Israeli attack helicopters swoop east of Gaza City.
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October 11, 2025
The Island
Who guards the guards?
The Opposition and the government have been clashing, in Parliament, for the past several days over what the former describes as the unconstitutional transfer of some of the vital powers of the National Police Commission (NPC) to IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya.
3 min |
October 11, 2025
The Island
LOLC Al-Falaah empowers savings accounts with an upgraded International Debit Card
In a groundbreaking initiative that reaffirms its position as a leading Islamic financial service provider in Sri Lanka, LOLC Al-Falaah the Alternate Financial Services unit of LOLC Finance proudly announces the relaunch of its new upgraded International Debit Card.
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October 11, 2025
The Island
Nadine De Klerk upstages Richa Ghosh as South Africa win thriller
Nadine de Klerk's career-best 84* trumped Richa Ghosh’s counter punching 94 in the battle of No.8s as South Africa emerged victorious in the Women’s World Cup’s first thriller.
6 min |
October 11, 2025
The Island
When K-Pop stars stole the show in Paris
They say fashion week is when Paris breathes, when the lights, the fabrics, the glamour and the expectation hang thick in the air.
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October 11, 2025
The Island
Corruption complaint against postal workers for obtaining OT without recording their fingerprints
Citizens' Power against Bribery and Corruption has lodged a complaint with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) requesting an investigation into allegations that postal employees have violated the Anti-Corruption Act by obtaining overtime payments without recording their fingerprints.
1 min |
October 11, 2025
The Island
Ceylinco Life team participates in leadership training in Malaysia
An eight-member team from Ceylinco Life recently attended a five-day training programme in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on the theme 'Lead Forward'.
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October 11, 2025
The Island
Brother-in-law of organised criminal arrested with lethal haul
Police commandos yesterday (10) arrested the brother-in-law of organised criminal Mahesh Bandara, who is currently abroad, at Makandura, Gonavila in the Pannala Police Division.
1 min |
October 11, 2025
The Island
US judge blocks Trump's deployment of National Guard in state of Illinois
Federal judge blocks deployment for two weeks, says sending Guard troops would ‘add fuel to the fire’
2 min |
October 11, 2025
The Island
India to reopen Embassy in Kabul after four-year hiatus amid new Taliban ties
India has announced that it is upgrading its technical mission in Kabul to a full-fledged Embassy, cementing its first high-level diplomatic engagement with Afghanistan’s Taliban administration since the group seized power in 2021 after the United States withdrawal and fall of the previous government.
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October 11, 2025
The Island
NDB Bank partners with SJP Global to empower Sri Lankan students with seamless overseas education support
NDB Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with SJP Global (Pvt) Ltd., further strengthening its commitment to empowering the next generation of Sri Lankans through education.
1 min |
October 11, 2025
The Island
Warding off allergies
Allergies are a quiet thief.
2 min |
October 11, 2025
The Island
Kolonnawa business fined Rs. 600,000 for overpricing bottled water
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court on Thursday fined a Kolonnawa-based business Rs. 600,000 for selling a bottle of drinking water above the government-regulated price.
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October 11, 2025
The Island
UN Technical Electoral Needs Assessment Mission conducts wide ranging consultations with stakeholders in Parliament
A high-level United Nations Technical Electoral Needs Assessment Mission held a series of consultations at the Parliament premises on Monday (07), with key stakeholders, to explore opportunities for international support to strengthen Sri Lanka's electoral process.
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