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Teaching Sri Lanka's 2009 UNHRC Geneva Win: The Barcelona Lecture
With the discussion on Sri Lanka and the UNHRC resurfacing this year, the singularity of Geneva 2009 and Sri Lanka's decisive victory has been noted in Parliament by the Leader of the Opposition.
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October 22, 2025
The Island
Reshuffle of Ministry portfolios from 17 Oct.
A gazette notification has been published revising the subjects and functions of several ministries from October 17.
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October 22, 2025
The Island
Speaker asks MPs to wear pink!
Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, yesterday (21) informed all members of Parliament to wear pink or pink-shaded attire today (22), in view of the \"Global Breast Cancer Awareness Month\" in October.
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October 22, 2025
The Island
Deanath Kulathunga Champion HSBC Premier Golfer for 2025
HSBC concluded its 12th Premier Golf Tournament, an exclusive event celebrating the Bank's longstanding relationship with customers which saw over 140 golfers, the highest number to participate at this event.
1 min |
October 22, 2025
The Island
India triples US oil imports this month
As India looks to increase energy trade with the US amid the ongoing bilateral trade talks, oil imports from the US have also seen a jump in October.
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October 22, 2025
The Island
New Global Multidimensional Poverty Index Report reveals nearly 80% of world's poor live in regions exposed to climate hazards
Nearly 8 in 10 people living in multidimensional poverty - 887 million out of 1.1 billion globally - are directly exposed to climate hazards such as extreme heat, flooding, drought, or air pollution, according to a new report released last Friday by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Initiative (OPHI) at the University of Oxford.
3 min |
October 22, 2025
The Island
Ghost nets entangling turtles, marine life in Lanka's waters
In Sri Lankan waters, there's a growing problem of ghost nets that are entangling sea turtles, fish, dolphins and seabirds, reports Mongabay.
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October 22, 2025
The Island
Sri Lanka aims for global wellness industry crown with 'no-barriers' approach
In a move to position Sri Lanka as a premier global destination for holistic health, Dr. Yuresh Fernando, founder and chairman of Royal Care Hospitals, unveiled an ambitious plan to create an all-inclusive wellness tourism industry, uniting Western and traditional medicine under one national brand.
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October 22, 2025
The Island
16 non-operational tea factories revived this year, six closed down - Minister Vidyaratne
Sixteen previously nonoperational tea factories have been revived across the country this year, Plantation and Community Infrastructure Minister K. V. Samantha Vidyarathna told Parliament yesterday.
1 min |
October 22, 2025
The Island
Sri Lanka is next destination in Emirates' global recruitment drive for aircraft technicians
Emirates, the world's largest and most profitable international airline, is scouting for top-tier aircraft engineering and technical talent worldwide.
2 min |
October 22, 2025
The Island
Indian film claiming Taj Mahal originally Hindu temple causes stir
Such controversies undermine India's image as a diverse and inclusive society, say critics
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October 22, 2025
The Island
'Takes me two hits' - Smith already feels in the Ashes groove as captaincy looms
Steven Smith had his first hit against bowlers since the Hundred finished in late August on Tuesday, but declared he was already \"ready\" for the Ashes after his break in New York.
3 min |
October 22, 2025
The Island
PM: Over 36,000 teacher vacancies countrywide
There are 36,178 teacher vacancies across provincial and national schools, countrywide, Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament yesterday (21).
1 min |
October 22, 2025
The Island
Futurity partners with IESL as AI Enablement Partner for Techno 2025
Futurity (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka's first AI-native research studio, announced its strategic partnership with the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL) as the official AI Enablement Partner for Techno 2025, the country's premier engineering and technology exhibition.
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October 22, 2025
The Island
Boldly flavored burgers arrive in Sri Lanka with Domino's The Dominator
Domino's, the world's largest pizza brand, has expanded its offering in Sri Lanka with the launch of its first-ever burger platform - The Dominator.
1 min |
October 22, 2025
The Island
The new Cold War is made of gold: A weapon against the dollar
In 2024 and 2025, the world witnessed something extraordinary: gold, that ancient metal once thought to belong to kings and temples, suddenly became the new obsession of investors, governments, and even central bankers. Prices shattered all records, soaring past US$4,100 per ounce, doubling within a single year. Analysts scrambled to explain what was happening. Was this another bubble? A panic? Or something deeperperhaps the beginning of a historic financial realignment?
5 min |
October 22, 2025
The Island
Bullishness on the basis of hopes of ballooning FDI
The CSE yesterday radiated a degree of bullishness due to hopes of satisfactory corporate quarterly earnings plus expectations of Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) ballooning to US $ 1.1 billion in 2025.
2 min |
October 22, 2025
The Island
Sri Lanka women keep the flame alive after Chamari's last over miracle
Cricket, they say, is a funny old game and Monday night's Women's World Cup clash between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh proved just that. Until the last over, Bangladesh had one hand on two points, the other ready to wave goodbye to Sri Lanka. Then Chamari Athapaththu, ever the lionhearted skipper, took the ball with nine needed off the final over and five wickets in hand. What followed was pure theatre — four wickets in four balls, two runs conceded, and a seven-run win that sent the Lankan camp into raptures. Truly, the game of glorious uncertainties never runs out of scripts.
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October 22, 2025
The Island
Gateway win boys’ and girls’ basketball Championships
Gateway College, Colombo achieved an extraordinary double triumph by winning both the Boys' and Girls' Championships at the Inter-International Schools Under-19 Basketball Tournament 2025. The week long tournament, which brought together the top international schools in Sri Lanka was a thrilling showcase of talent, teamwork and sportsmanship.
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October 22, 2025
The Island
India choke at death to send England to semifinals
Deepti Sharma's all-round effort (4/51 & 57-ball 50) went in vain as India choked in the late overs of the run-chase and handed England a 4-run win in Indore on Sunday
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October 21, 2025
The Island
Capital markets as a catalyst for growth at SLEIS 2025
Sri Lanka's capital markets have the potential to play a transformative role in financing growth and attracting long-term investment.
1 min |
October 21, 2025
The Island
HRCSL calls for report on the alleged detention by Customs of a consignment of Holy Quran in Tamil
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has directed the Sri Lanka Customs to submit its report on a complaint of 'unlawful and illegal detention of a consignment of Holy Quran (Tamil) in violation of fundamental rights' received by the HRCSL.
1 min |
October 21, 2025
The Island
'From Nose to Tale'
Strolling down memory lane is always a pleasant pastime, especialy if the contents are of the pleasing kind.
5 min |
October 21, 2025
The Island
CB Governor Weerasinghe honoured with prestigious “A Grade” award by Global Finance Magazine
Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has underscored the importance of timely restructuring, transparency, and sustained reform, and emphasised a focus on countries with sustainable debt, but high debt servicing burdens.
2 min |
October 21, 2025
The Island
Britney's ex-husband fears for her life
Britney Spears: Demonstrated shocking behaviour towards their kids!
2 min |
October 21, 2025
The Island
Modi to interact with Quad, BRICS leaders at ASEAN Summit next week
... He is likely to meet Trump in Kuala Lumpur
1 min |
October 21, 2025
The Island
Long-standing Parliament fuel scam exposed... but Speaker, Deputy Speaker and Deputy Chairperson of Committees still receive double allowances
Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, Deputy Speaker Dr. Rizvie Salih, who is also Chairman of Committees, and Deputy Chairperson of Committees Hemali Weerasekara, continue to receive fuel allowances as MPs, in addition to 900 litres of fuel, on par with members of the Cabinet and deputy ministers, sources familiar with the arrangement told The Island.
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October 21, 2025
The Island
Trump shares AI video of himself bombing 'No Kings' protesters with feces
US President Donald Trump has mocked the 'No Kings' protests, sharing several AI-generated videos on Truth Social, including footage of himself dumping what appears to be feces on the crowds.
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October 21, 2025
The Island
Oil prices drop amid over growing concerns of supply surplus
Oil prices declined on Monday (20) under pressure from fears of a global supply surplus, while escalating trade tensions between the United States and China increased concerns about economic slowdown and weak energy demand, Iraqi news agency Sada reported yesterday (20) Brent crude futures dropped approximately 0.3%, reaching $61.09 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures fell 0.3%, settling at $57.35, erasing the gains recorded on Friday.
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October 21, 2025
The Island
Corporal punishment in schools
Disciplinary action or child abuse?
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