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The Island
Lankan paddy farmers in distress, demand fair price
Successive governments have ignored interests of farmers, says Catholic priest
2 min |
June 20, 2026
The Island
First Sri Lankan company to receive Client Protection Certification
Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC (SDF) has become the first Sri Lankan company to receive the Client Protection Certification, awarded by MFR under the Cerise + SPTF methodology, marking a significant milestone in the country’s responsible finance sector and reaffirming the Company's commitment to ethical, inclusive and client-centered financial services.
1 min |
June 20, 2026
The Island
ComBank's 'Max Loyalty Rewards' soars to new heights with airline miles option
Reinforcing its commitment to delivering premium lifestyle value and rewarding experiences to its customers, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has unveiled a significant enhancement to its Max Loyalty Rewards platform, enabling its cardholders to convert reward points into airline miles through a strategic integration with the national carrier's 'FlySmiLes' programme and the frequent flyer programmes of other airlines.
1 min |
June 20, 2026
The Island
Let's tread slowly with biofuel ambitions
India’s fuel policy is increasingly being shaped by blending targets. First came ethanol blending mandates.
3 min |
June 20, 2026
The Island
Kaspersky discovers a malware campaign targeting Steam users through infected wallpaper
Kaspersky researchers have uncovered an ongoing malware distribution campaign leveraging Steam Workshop and Wallpaper Engine, a popular Steam application used to create and share animated desktop wallpapers.
1 min |
June 20, 2026
The Island
CaFFE strengthens Election Observer Network
District Coordinators gather in Kurunegala
1 min |
June 20, 2026
The Island
LAKARCADE appointed as national entity member of World Crafts Council
LAKARCADE, Sri Lanka's premier destination for authentic gifts and souvenirs, has been officially appointed as a National Entity Member of the World Crafts Council AISBL (WCC-International), following a rigorous review and formal endorsement by the WCC Board.
1 min |
June 19, 2026
The Island
Shippers step back as Colombo Tea Auction sees sluggish demand
The weekly Colombo Tea Auction concluded with offerings increasing to 6.5 million kilogrammes, a marginal rise from the previous week's 6.4 million kilogrammes.
2 min |
June 19, 2026
The Island
ADB formalises first-ever partnership with ICRC, signaling shift in development approach
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has formally entered into its first partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), marking a significant step towards integrating humanitarian action with longterm development efforts in fragile and conflict-affected regions across Asia and the Pacific.
1 min |
June 19, 2026
The Island
Creditor receives USD 2.5 mn as Lankan public bears loss from theft of Treasury funds
Amidst ongoing accusations that the theft of USD 2.5 mn (nearly 1 bn Rupees) from the Treasury hadn't been properly investigated, The Island learns that the relevant payments had been made to the actual creditor on the instructions of the Finance Ministry.
1 min |
June 19, 2026
The Island
Sooryavanshi to have parents with him on tour of Ireland and England
The BCCI has allowed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's parents to accompany their son on his maiden India tour of Ireland and England in June and July to help the 15-year-old cope with any challenges that may arise.
2 min |
June 19, 2026
The Island
UNP asks whether govt. obtained findings of FBI probe into 2019 Easter Sunday carnage
The UNP yesterday called on the government to clarify whether it had sought access to evidence and documents gathered during a United States investigation into the 2019 Easter Sunday terrorist attacks.
1 min |
June 19, 2026
The Island
Maritime security cooperation with India — A strategic imperative for Sri Lanka's sovereignty and progress
As a retired Senior Superintendent of Police with decades of experience in intelligence, counter-terrorism, and strategic security coordination, I have repeatedly seen how short-sighted decisions undermine long-term national resilience.
4 min |
June 19, 2026
The Island
Former private secretary to President GR arrested for drawing two salaries
The Police Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has arrested New People’s Front leader Sugeeshwara Bandara in connection with an investigation into alleged salary irregularities.
1 min |
June 19, 2026
The Island
UK-India Free Trade Agreement to take effect from 15 July
Indian and British Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer have announced in France that the landmark UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will come into force on 15 July, marking a major milestone in economic relations between the two countries and paving the way for billions of pounds in additional trade and investment.
2 min |
June 19, 2026
The Island
Dudley: Remembering gentleman Prime Minister on his 113th birth anniversary
When Dudley Senanayake died in 1973, nearly 1.8 million people lined the streets of Colombo to say goodbye to their much-loved leader.
5 min |
June 19, 2026
The Island
Opposition urges IMF to act on Lanka's governance failures
The people's United Opposition yesterday appealed to the IMF to take tangible action to rein in the Lankan government.
4 min |
June 19, 2026
The Island
Oil prices fall, stocks rally as US, Iran sign framework to end war
Oil prices have dropped following the United States and Iran's signing of an interim peace agreement, resuming a slide interrupted by US President Donald Trump's warning that he could restart his military campaign, AI Jazeera has reported.
2 min |
June 19, 2026
The Island
Former Minister Nalin raises defence of double jeopardy
The Court of Appeal yesterday (18) postponed until June 25 the hearing of a petition filed by former Minister Nalin Fernando seeking the dismissal of an indictment brought against him by the Attorney General in connection with the controversial 'Carrom Boards' case.
1 min |
June 19, 2026
The Island
India's rice stocks climb to a record high
India’s rice stocks in government warehouses rose 15% from a year ago to a record high for the start of June, while wheat stocks reached a five-year peak driven by increased farmer procurement, official data showed on Tuesday.
1 min |
June 19, 2026
The Island
Hakim wants Sallay to surrender passwords
The Leader of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress and MP Rauff Hakeem states that all relevant parties must extend their cooperation to the security forces in order to get at the truth behind the Easter H attacks.
1 min |
June 19, 2026
The Island
Luis Diaz, Colombia defeat World Cup 2026 debutants Uzbekistan
Colombia opened their World Cup Group K campaign with a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan at the Estadio Azteca on Wednesday, as Daniel Munoz, Luis Diaz and Jaminton Campaz struck to overcome a spirited second-half response from the tournament debutants.
2 min |
June 19, 2026
The Island
Portugal held to draw by DR Congo in World Cup 2026 opener
Cristiano Ronaldo’s record-equalling sixth World Cup got off to a disappointing start as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) secured their first-ever point at the football finals, drawing 1-1 with Portugal in their Group K match.
2 min |
June 19, 2026
The Island
Relevance of bloom's taxonomy to paper setting in higher education
“Have teachers and teacher educators really understood Bloom's taxonomy, or have they simply memorized what he said?\"
1 min |
June 19, 2026
The Island
SriLankan Airbus struck by lightning
On Friday 12 June, 2026, a SriLankan Airlines Airbus 330 was en route from Colombo to Sydney, Australia was about 45 minutes into its flight when a loud bang was heard, accompanied by a blinding flash.
2 min |
June 19, 2026
The Island
Chetana Vimukthi – a star in the making
In recent years, much of the conversation around Sri Lanka’s fast bowling has centred on bowlers with slingy actions.
2 min |
June 19, 2026
The Island
Sri Lankan contingent heads to Cannes Young Lions competition
Ogilvy fields largest-ever team to represent the country
1 min |
June 19, 2026
The Island
Wickramarachchi Opticians and Hearing Care celebrates 50 years of service in Sri Lanka
Wickramarachchi Opticians and Hearing Care, a leading healthcare institution in Sri Lanka, is celebrating its golden jubilee this year, marking five decades of providing quality vision and hearing healthcare services across the nation.
1 min |
June 19, 2026
The Island
Lankan Buddhist delegation visits Borobudur temple to strengthen cultural ties
A high-level delegation from Sri Lanka’s Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy visited the historical Borobudur Temple in Central Java on Tuesday as part of a Religious Familiarization Trip aimed at enhancing cultural, spiritual and people-to-people ties between Indonesia and Sri Lanka.
1 min |
June 19, 2026
The Island
US-Iran peace accord lifts CSE sentiment; turnover hits Rs 3.1bn
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) staged a modest recovery in yesterday's trading session, buoyed by a positive external sector macroeconomic factor, most notably the recently announced US-Iran peace accord.
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