Newspaper
The Island
Courtroom killing: BASL concerned over use of PTA to detain its female member
...suspect was on ex-co of Women Lawyers' Association
1 min |
November 03, 2025
The Island
Indian refiners set for surge in export of petro-products till end-March
Crippled refineries in Russia and the advancing winter in Europe are expected to pump up demand for Indian petro-products till the end of March, 2026.
1 min |
November 03, 2025
The Island
When the law waltzes with power
A woman has been arrested and remanded for driving dangerously and obstructing the police in Gampaha. She is alleged to have falsely claimed to be a Senior DIG's sister.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Island
PMI Sri Lanka hosts nation's first carbon-neutral Confab
The Project Management Institute Sri Lanka Chapter (PMI SL) set a new national benchmark in sustainability and professional excellence, hosting Sri Lanka's first-ever carbon-neutral conference and awards event at The Kingsbury, Colombo.
1 min |
November 03, 2025
The Island
Janashakthi Finance posts strong H1 growth with profits surging 22%
Janashakthi Finance PLC reported strong financial growth for the first half of the 2025/2026 fiscal year Key highlights include a 22% year-on-year increase in Profit Before Tax (PBT) to LKR 241 million and a 34% surge in Net Operating Income to LKR 1.43 billion.
1 min |
November 03, 2025
The Island
Jaffna: Detection of ammunition, mine detonator, and rifle parts cause concern
The detection of a stock of live ammunition, a detonator and parts of an assault rifle in a library building at the University of Jaffna has raised serious concern among security forces in Jaffna.
1 min |
November 03, 2025
The Island
Chinese Envoy urges greater use of RMB for trade between China and Lanka
Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Xi Zhenghong, has called for greater use of the Renminbi (RMB) in trade settlements between China and Sri Lanka, emphasising its potential to strengthen bilateral economic ties and enhance financial stability.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Island
Consider pros and cons of mandatory seat belt law
The mandatory seat belt law is in force now as a measure to reduce the ever-rising road accidents in our country as part of the Clean Sri Lanka programme. All the activists in this campaign maintain that wearing seat belts can prevent road accidents.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Island
Lanka signs UN Convention against Cybercrime
Sri Lanka has signed the historic United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime (UNCC) in Ha Noi, Viet Nam, joining the global community in combating cybercrime.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Island
Now, Sathosa says it only visually inspects onions
The state-run retail chain Lanka Sathosa says it does not measure the size of big onions when purchasing them from farmers through its regional collection centres.
1 min |
November 03, 2025
The Island
Pussalla wins National Gold Award at CNCI Achiever Awards 2025
Pussalla Meat Producers (Pvt) Ltd was honoured with the National Gold Award in the Extra-Large Manufacturing Category and recognised among the Top Ten Extra-Large Companies at the CNCI Achiever Awards 2025, organized by the Ceylon National Chamber of Industries (CNCI).
1 min |
November 03, 2025
The Island
PayMedia wins Overall Gold at National Best Quality Software Awards 2025
PayMedia (Pvt) Ltd achieved the Overall Gold Award at the National Best Quality Software Awards (NBQSA) 2025, with BoC Flex recognized as the \"Best of the Best Software Application in Sri Lanka.\" and PayMedia achieved another remarkable milestone by winning the Merit Award for its Digital Wallet Solution under the Banking and Finance category, and the Gold Award for the BoC Flex Mobile App under the Digital Government category.
1 min |
November 03, 2025
The Island
Poor governance led to regime change in Nepal, B'desh and Lanka: Doval
India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has said \"poor governance\" was the reason behind uprisings that led to change of governments in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka over the period of past three-and-a-half years, according to multiple Indian media reports.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Island
Rakuten Symphony and SLT-MOBITEL partner for open RAN trial in Sri Lanka
Rakuten Symphony and SLT-MOBITEL have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deploy one of South Asia's first Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) trials in Sri Lanka.
1 min |
November 03, 2025
The Island
UK police say 'multiple people' stabbed on train, two suspects arrested
Police in the United Kingdom have arrested two suspects after at least 10 were taken to hospital following a stabbing on a train near Cambridgeshire in eastern England, AI Jazeera reported.
1 min |
November 03, 2025
The Island
Amid Winds and Waves: Sri Lanka and the Indian Ocean
It has always been a restless giant, this Indian Ocean: beautiful, violent, and often mystifying. But today, symbolically at least, it simmers as never before. Bert McDowell, National Geographic (1981)
10+ min |
November 03, 2025
The Island
Army commander felicitates South Asian Athletics Championship medallists
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Army, commended Sri Lanka Army athletes for their exceptional performances at the 4th South Asian Athletics Championship 2025, held in Ranchi, India, during a ceremony held last week at the Army Headquarters.
1 min |
November 03, 2025
The Island
Sri Lankan business networking event in Riyadh strengthens Gulf ties
The business networking event, held in Riyadh on Friday, October 17, 2025, successfully brought together Sri Lankan entrepreneurs and investors to explore business opportunities in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.
1 min |
November 03, 2025
The Island
Food, drinks and driving
Human performance at the wheel is susceptible to subtle internal states — how well wired the body and mind are to respond.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Island
NPAS calls applications for 2026 course
The National Photographic Art Society of Sri Lanka (NPAS) has announced that applications are now open for its annual photography course for the year 2026.
1 min |
November 03, 2025
The Island
Charles Gamage joins LCB Finance Board
Lanka Credit and Business Finance PLC (LCB Finance) has appointed Charles Gamage to its Board of Directors, effective 15th October 2025. This strategic move brings a veteran with over 30 years of experience in the Cooperative sector and NGOs to the company's leadership.
1 min |
November 03, 2025
The Island
ICC precast solutions transform Sri Lanka's construction
International Construction Consortium (ICC) is redefining Sri Lanka’s construction with its innovative ICC Precast Solutions.
1 min |
November 03, 2025
The Island
India’s post-Operation Sindoor Wargame: 25 warships, over 40 jets, at least 40,000 soldiers and amphibious operations
The biggest wargame being conducted by India after Operation Sindoor (7-10 May 2025) involves 25 warships, over 40 combat aircraft, amphibious operations and over 40,000 soldiers on the ground, with parts of the Arabian Sea, Gujarat and Rajasthan being covered.
1 min |
November 03, 2025
The Island
Learning from each other: India and Sri Lanka's shared lessons for progress
With the Sri Lankan Prime Minister's recently concluded visit to India, it is an opportune moment to reflect on the relationship between the two nations. India and Sri Lanka have always shared more than geography.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Island
Protecting ourselves from old bad habits
The proposal to construct an oil refinery in Hambantota is fraught with dangers.
4 min |
November 03, 2025
The Island
Shift in plans - IPL auction may be headed overseas
There now seem to be challenges in securing an ideal venue in India to host the IPL auction. (BCCI.)
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Island
Trump seeks clarification on funding food aid during shutdown after court ruling, asks democrats to ‘cut this charade'
ANI: US President Donald Trump has instructed his administration’s lawyers to seek clarification on how the government can “legally fund” the food stamp benefits during the shutdown after two US federal judges ruled to tap into the emergency funds to cover benefits for November.
2 min |
November 03, 2025
The Island
WPO hosts 114th Board Meeting in Colombo
The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) hosted its 114th Board Meeting and a week-long series of events in Colombo from October 27 to 31, 2025.
1 min |
November 03, 2025
The Island
China to loosen chip export ban to Europe after Netherlands row
-BBC: Beijing has said it will loosen a chip export ban it imposed after Dutch authorities took over Nexperia, a Chinese-owned chipmaker based in the Netherlands.
1 min |
November 03, 2025
The Island
Environment Ministry launches Hotline (1995) to tackle forest crimes
The Ministry of Environment has announced the launch of a new hotline (1995) enabling the public to report incidents of environmental destruction and damage to Sri Lanka's forest reserves.
1 min |