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Sunday Island
Glimpses of an Ancient Civilisation: Society and Culture in Jaffna (300 BC to AD 500)
In reflecting on the work of Professor S. Pathmanathan, my mind goes back to the difficult years of war, when fear and mistrust had entered almost every sphere of national life.
7 min |
April 19, 2026
Sunday Island
'Agents of the devil' seeking to block Easter probe, Cardinal warns
Warning that “agents of the devil who wish to hide the truth behind a wall of political posturing” were attempting to obstruct investigations into the Easter Sunday terror attacks, the Catholic Church has called for intensified public support and prayer to ensure justice for victims.
3 min |
April 19, 2026
Sunday Island
Lanka arrests Chinese nationals over alleged cyberscam gear
Chinese embassy says it is closely working with local authorities to prevent its nationals from engaging in cyberscam
1 min |
April 19, 2026
Sunday Island
IMF hails Lanka's progress, signals ongoing support at Spring Meetings
The Sri Lankan delegation, led by Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, held a series of high-level discussions with senior officials of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB) on the sidelines of the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings 2026, alongside engagements with credit rating agencies and international investors.
1 min |
April 19, 2026
Sunday Island
Kirsten's Sri Lanka challenge
There’s a buzz in cricketing corridors as newly appointed head coach Garry Kirsten is set to touch down in Colombo and take guard ahead of Sri Lanka’s tour of the West Indies.
3 min |
April 19, 2026
Sunday Island
Nation to mark Easter Sunday attacks with countrywide observances, march for justice
A series of solemn religious observances and commemorative events will be held on Tuesday, April 21, to mark the seventh anniversary of the Easter Sunday terror attacks, with ceremonies planned across the island and a public march for justice in Negombo.
1 min |
April 19, 2026
Sunday Island
Lankan-origin gymnast Tiana Sumanasekera shines with Bollywoodinspired NCAA floor routine
Eighteen-year-old American artistic gymnast Tiana Sumanasekera, of Sri Lankan descent, has emerged as one of the standout performers of the NCAA season with a Bollywood-inspired floor routine that has quickly become a crowd favourite.
1 min |
April 19, 2026
Sunday Island
Energy minister, ministry secretary resign
ECONOMYNEXT -Energy Minister Punya Sri Kumara Jayakody and Ministry Secretary Professor Udayanga Hemapala have submitted resignation letters to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the president's media division said.
1 min |
April 19, 2026
Sunday Island
Longlist for the 33rd annual Gratiaen Prize
The Gratiaen Trust, in partnership with John Keells Foundation, and supported by the British Council, announced the longlist for the 33rd annual Gratiaen Prize, Sri Lanka’s most prestigious literary accolade for creative writing in English.
1 min |
April 19, 2026
Sunday Island
ICONS: A Dialogue Across Centuries
Juxtaposing Renaissance masters with modern innovators
1 min |
April 19, 2026
Sunday Island
Lankan Ambassador presents Letters of Credence to President of Belarus
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation, with concurrent accreditation to the Republic of Belarus, Shobini Gunasekera, presented Letters of Credence to the President of Belarus, Aleksandr Lukashenko, at a ceremony held at the Independence Palace in Minsk.
1 min |
April 19, 2026
Sunday Island
BCB’s cycle of political interference and dysfunction
Failure to build strong institutions continues to undermine many sectors in Bangladesh, preventing them from achieving their desired goals.
5 min |
April 19, 2026
Sunday Island
Universal Peace Federation International welcomes nomination of Dr. Hak Ja Han for Nobel Peace Prize
Universal Peace Federation International (UPF International) announced that Dr. Hak Ja Han, co-founder of the Universal Peace Federation, has been formally nominated for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize by Dr. Jan Fige?, former European Union Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief and president of FOREF Europe.
1 min |
April 19, 2026
Sunday Island
What is the 25th Amendment and could it be used to remove Trump from office?
US President Donald Trump's recent intemperate exchanges with the pope, his depiction of himself as a Christlike figure and his threat to wipe out the civilisation of Iran have raised questions about his mental capacity to carry out his job.
4 min |
April 19, 2026
Sunday Island
From Nuwara Eliya to Dubai: Isha Holdings markets Agri products abroad
In a bid to bring foreign exchange to up country and strengthen the local economy, a diversified young entrepreneur from Nuwara Eliya, R. Thilagan, has opened his first international branch office in Dubai to market Sri Lankan coir and vegetable products.
1 min |
April 19, 2026
Sunday Island
Mental health check for the family
Life today moves fast - between traffic jams, packed school schedules, tuition classes and endless WhatsApp group messages, it’s no wonder families feel stretched thin.
3 min |
April 19, 2026
Sunday Island
St. Joseph's basketball dominance continues
Rarely have St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 10, missed out on a semifinal berth in top-tier basketball competitions over the last two decades and they continue their dominance with remarkable consistency.
1 min |
April 19, 2026
Sunday Island
People's Bank honored with Top Accolades at Best Management Practices Company Awards 2026
People's Bank has once again reaffirmed its position as a cornerstone of Sri Lanka's financial landscape, delivering an exceptional performance at the Best Management Practices Company Awards 2026.
2 min |
April 19, 2026
Sunday Island
Chinese language training centre inaugurated in Akurana
A Chinese Language Training Centre was inaugurated in Managala, Akurana, with the participation of Ambassador Qi Zhenhong, who reaffirmed China's continued support to Sri Lanka during times of crisis.
1 min |
April 19, 2026
Sunday Island
A dream rekindled: Perth woman inspires others with classical dance debut at 65
At 65, she proves it’s never too late to follow your passion — and inspire others to stay active, strong, and healthy.
3 min |
April 19, 2026
Sunday Island
Nilanthi Jayasinghe - An Appreciation
It was with shock that I realized that the article in the Sunday Island of April 5 about the winsome graduate gazing serenely at her surroundings was, in fact, an obituary about Nilanthi Jayasinghe, a former colleague who I had held in high esteem.
1 min |
April 19, 2026
Sunday Island
Physicists just witnessed pinpricks of darkness moving faster than the speed of light
For the first time, researchers have detected empty voids moving faster than the speed of light — and they blazed past that cosmic speed limit without breaking the laws of relativity.
2 min |
April 19, 2026
Sunday Island
Bloodied roads
The Grim Reaper apparently rides shotgun in many vehicles on Sri Lankan roads, where chaos is the norm, with drivers and riders moving like bats out of hell and jaywalkers darting across arterial roads and busy streets in a suicidal rush.
3 min |
April 19, 2026
Sunday Island
Fighter Jets, ubmarines and neutrality
The people of Sri Lanka were told on March 20, 2026 that the USA on Feb 26 had requested permission for two ‘fighter jets’ from its Africa Command in Djibouti, for whatever reason said to be armed with eight anti - ship missiles, to land at Mattala International airport between 4-8 March.
6 min |
April 19, 2026
Sunday Island
On Not Draining the Swamp
'When you're up to your ass in alligators, it’s hard to remember that your original goal was to drain the swamp.’
3 min |
April 19, 2026
Sunday Island
Whispers of love beneath distant skies
A destination wedding in Sri Lanka is not just an event, it is an experience that unfolds over days, sometimes even a week.
2 min |
April 19, 2026
Sunday Island
Festive cheer comes alive at Cinnamon Grand
This Avurudu season, Cinnamon Grand Colombo invited guests to embrace the warmth, joy, and timeless traditions of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year with a thoughtfully curated series of festive experiences for the whole family.
2 min |
April 19, 2026
Sunday Island
The NDB Financial Fraud
The financial fraud of a staggering amount of Rs 13.2 billion at NDB Bank is without precedent in Sri Lanka.
3 min |
April 19, 2026
Sunday Island
After dark in Sri Lanka:
Tiny wild cats step into the spotlight
4 min |
April 19, 2026
Sunday Island
Lanka among worst impacted countries in Asia-Pacific due to West Asia conflict: UN report
(PTI) Sri Lanka is among the worst impacted countries in the Asia-Pacific due to the ripple effects of the West Asia crisis, a UN report said.
1 min |