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AMW launches showroom in Negombo
Associated Motorways (Private) Limited (AMW), a member of the Al-Futtaim Group, celebrated a key milestone with the grand opening of its new showroom in Negombo, located at No. 262, Chilaw Road, Negombo.
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April 06, 2026
The Island
Global aluminium price surge may ripple through Sri Lanka’s construction sector
The sharp rise in global aluminium prices triggered by the escalating conflict in the Middle East may soon be felt in Sri Lanka’s construction and manufacturing sectors, as local producers rely heavily on imported raw metal, an industry source told The Island Financial Review.
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April 06, 2026
The Island
Royal to meet Trinity in semis after eliminating Mahanama
Royal College secured a place in the semifinals after eliminating one of the title favourites, Mahanama College, with a first innings win in the Under 19 Division I Tier A' cricket tournament quarterfinal at the D.H.H. Ground, Madampella on Saturday.
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April 06, 2026
The Island
Hidden diversity in Sri Lanka's killifish revealed: New study reshapes understanding of island's freshwater biodiversity
A groundbreaking new study led by an international team of scientists, including Sri Lankan researcher Tharindu Ranasinghe, has uncovered striking genetic distinctions in two closely related killifish species—reshaping longstanding assumptions about freshwater biodiversity shared between Sri Lanka and India.
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April 06, 2026
The Island
Russia tests groundbreaking cancer treatment
The personalised drug will tackle a patient's stage three melanoma, with results expected in the coming months (RT)
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April 03, 2026
The Island
Mercury fears over coal imports: CEJ urges urgent standards, health probe
Environmentalists have raised fresh concerns over possible mercury contamination linked to coal used at the Norochcholai coal power plant, warning that Sri Lanka still lacks binding standards on mercury content in imported coal despite mounting health risks in nearby communities.
2 min |
April 03, 2026
The Island
Supreme Court orders Police Spokesman to pay Rs. 60,000 for rights violation
The Supreme Court has ruled that current Police Media Spokesman SSP F. U. Wootler must personally pay Rs. 60,000 in compensation to an Attorney-at-Law for violating his fundamental rights during an incident at the Negombo Police Station in 2017.
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April 03, 2026
The Island
Namal blames President for coal scam
SLPP National organiser MP Namal Rajapaksa yesterday said President Anura Kumara Dissanayake should be held responsible for the coal scam.
1 min |
April 03, 2026
The Island
The Ramadan War
A Strategic Assessment of a Conflict Still Unresolved
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April 03, 2026
The Island
Hidden truth of Sri Lanka’s debt story: The untold narrative behind the report
This article presents a quantitative and critical analysis of the volume, composition, and utilization of public debt in Sri Lanka during the period 2024-2026.
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April 03, 2026
The Island
Nearly 1,200 children killed or injured in Yemen despite truce: NGO
Save the Children says nearly one in two child casualties due to landmines and explosive remnants of war
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April 03, 2026
The Island
Chamindry Saparamadu appointed to OXFAM Global Assembly
Prominent Sri Lankan development professional, Chamindry Saparamadu, who currently serves as the Executive Director of DevPro has been appointed as a Delegate of the OXFAM Global Assembly with effect from 04th March 2026.
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April 03, 2026
The Island
Medical Legal Community Camp under the leadership of Ayesh De Silva
Ayesh De Silva, Charter President and Club President(2021-2026) of the Lions Club of Colombo Ceylon Excellence.
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April 03, 2026
The Island
Ven. Pemaratna launches seven books
Seven books authored by Ven. Dr. Boralesgamuwe Pemaratna Thera, Viharadhikari of the Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya, including his doctoral dissertation titled “Buddhist Greeting Practices, Offerings and Rituals on the Basis of the Dharma,” will be launched at a
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April 03, 2026
The Island
Rehan's 146 guides Royal to 319 on day one
A superb knock of 146 runs by Rehan Peiris held the Royal College top order together as they posted 319 in their first innings on day one of the Under 19 Division I Tier 'A' quarterfinal against Mahanama College at the D.H.H. Ground, Madampella on Thursday.
1 min |
April 03, 2026
The Island
Tiger Woods declines US Ryder Cup captain role in 2027
Tiger Woods has turned down the role of United States Ryder Cup captain next year in Ireland, the PGA of America has announced.
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April 03, 2026
The Island
Vector Agents announces digital worker platform
Vector Agents announced its updated Digital Worker Platform, built for what comes next: the age of digital employees, a new category of enterprise software designed to bring Al-powered digital teammates into the core of everyday business operations.
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April 03, 2026
The Island
Thilanka Wijerathne and Ramesh Fernando smash centuries on Sunday
67 ball 114 by Thilanka Wijerathne [11 fours and 6 sixes] for IFS R&D International and an unbeaten 101 off 59 balls by Ramesh Fernando [12 fours and 3 sixes] for Amana Bank were the highlights of the 13 matches of the Stafford Motors sponsored MCA G division T20 League Cricket Tournament played at seven venues on Sunday [29th March].
4 min |
April 03, 2026
The Island
Ministry of Justice launches management information system to enhance efficiency
The Ministry of Justice and National Integration officially launched its new Management Information System (MIS) and revamped website, marking a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to modernize Sri Lanka’s justice sector and strengthen institutional efficiency, transparency, and accountability.
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April 03, 2026
The Island
Health Ministry adopts national guidelines on use of oxygen in state hospitals
Sri Lanka has introduced its first national guideline series on the use of oxygen in government hospitals under the patronage of Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa.
1 min |
April 03, 2026
The Island
Pythons can help lose weight
Scientists in the United States have discovered a compound in the blood of pythons that can dramatically suppress appetite, opening up intriguing possibilities for treating obesity and metabolic disorders in humans.
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April 03, 2026
The Island
Former CEO of SriLankan further remanded
Warrants issued for arrest of his wife and ex-Director Shamindra Rajapaksa
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April 03, 2026
The Island
Emperor’s Epic Fury: The cycle of debt, war, and imperial decline
The trajectory of human civilisation is often defined by the rise and fall of great empires, each following a strikingly similar pattern of expansion, overreach, and eventual collapse.
4 min |
April 03, 2026
The Island
Sri Lanka Brand Forum aims to reshape business for a 'BANI world'
A newly launched initiative, the Sri Lanka Brand Forum (SLBF), seeks to redefine the role of business in national development, urging companies to move beyond profit and become “institutions of trust, clarity, and progress.”
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April 03, 2026
The Island
SLS rule on plastic bottles takes effect amid health concerns
A sweeping regulatory move to safeguard public health came into force April 1, banning the manufacture and sale of baby feeding bottles and reusable plastic bottles containing harmful chemicals such as Bisphenol A (BPA), while making Sri Lanka Standards (SLS) certification mandatory across the sector.
2 min |
April 03, 2026
The Island
Bourse emits mixed signals as global uncertainty continues to hover
The CSE kicked off on a positive note yesterday enabling the All Share Price Index to move upwards but the persistence of global uncertainty had a dampening effect, with the result that both indices gave out mixed reactions.
1 min |
April 03, 2026
The Island
Prefect killed in motorcycle accident on his way to school big match: Pillion rider injured
A schoolboy riding a motorcycle to a big match was killed and the pillion ride was critically injured in a head-on collision with a bus at Balagolla, Kandy, yesterday (2).
1 min |
April 03, 2026
The Island
Domestic Energy Saving
Around 40 percent of the annual energy we use is consumed in domestic activities.
5 min |
April 03, 2026
The Island
Archaeology Dept faces fund cuts over unused allocations
Officials of the Department of Archaeology Sri Lanka who appeared before the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) stated that funds allocated through Cabinet approval had remained unutilised and that there were plans to reduce future allocations requested from the Treasury accordingly, parliament media division said yesterday.
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April 03, 2026
The Island
BCCI extends IPL Anti-Discrimination Code beyond season
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has ruled that the IPL Anti-Discrimination Code will continue to apply to players, officials and stakeholders even after the conclusion of the season.
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