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Sunday Island
Ajay Kamalakaran's "Colombo: Port of Call"
A book about travel, discovery, and disillusionment
2 min |
March 29, 2026
Sunday Island
War-linked power crunch pushes Lanka to four-day week
(AFP ) Millions of Sri Lankans enjoyed a government-ordered extra day off on Wednesday as the island nation battles an energy crisis triggered by the Middle East war.
2 min |
March 29, 2026
Sunday Island
More about President Premadasa - his caring nature & lack of trust in people
President Premadasa was extremely hard working, meticulous in his approach to anything and displayed a tremendous capacity as well as desire to learn.
9 min |
March 29, 2026
Sunday Island
Indian scientists decode moon's titanium-rich basalts ahead of Chandrayaan-4 mission
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has planned the Chandrayaan-4 mission for 2028.
4 min |
March 29, 2026
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SriLankan sees 13-pct revenue increase following Al-led digital shift
SriLankan Airlines has recorded a boost in revenue following the rollout of a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) powered management system, the airline said on Friday.
1 min |
March 29, 2026
Sunday Island
No Cure for Trump Plague
As I have pointed out since the first term of the Trump administration, Donald Trump was never merely a leader in the conventional sense; he is a phenomenon.
7 min |
March 29, 2026
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Internal conflicts in SLFP under MR presidency and crossovers from UNP
CBK was driving force of ‘revolt’ and Mahinda turned increasingly to his family
10+ min |
March 29, 2026
Sunday Island
THIS NUCLEAR AGE
The start of the Second World War coupled with the success of Hitler’s Flying Bombs led to the pooling of resources by Allied Scientists, who carrying on their researches under the United States Government, endeavoured to harness the basic unit of the Universe —the atom.
6 min |
March 29, 2026
Sunday Island
Trincomalee Oil Farm and Energy Hub: Sri Lanka’s Missed Opportunity Returns
The Trincomalee Oil Tank [rem stands today as one of the most strategically significant yet historically underutilized energy assets in South Asia.
10+ min |
March 29, 2026
Sunday Island
After Iranian frigate sinks near Sri Lanka, a call for a Colombo-based framework to prevent regional spiral
The US Navy’s sinking of an Iranian frigate IRIS Dena just off Sri Lanka’s southern coast has done more than disturb the waters of the Indian Ocean.
10+ min |
March 29, 2026
Sunday Island
ADB warns West Asia conflict threatens Asia-Pacific growth
The conflict in the Middle East could lower economic growth in developing Asia and the Pacific by up to 1.3 percentage points over 2026-2027 and raise inflation by 3.2 percentage points if energy market disruptions last more than a year, according to new research by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
2 min |
March 29, 2026
Sunday Island
Lanka to swelter through April and May, Met Dept warns
Sri Lanka is set to experience continued hot weather conditions until May, the Department of Meteorology has warned.
1 min |
March 29, 2026
Sunday Island
Fashion minimalism
Fashion minimalism is a style philosophy built around the idea that simInstead of constantly chasing new trends or filling wardrobes with countless garments, minimalist fashion encourages people to focus on fewer, carefully chosen pieces that are versatile, timeless and comfortable.
4 min |
March 29, 2026
Sunday Island
When seabed goes dark: The Persian Gulf, cable Sabotage, and race for space-based monopoly
Undersea fiber optic cables constitute the backbone of global digital connectivity, carrying over 95% of international data traffic.
10 min |
March 29, 2026
Sunday Island
HNB Assurance Achieves Historic Milestone with 256 MDRT Qualifiers, Including 8 TOTs and 33 COTS
HNB Assurance has once again set a new benchmark of excellence, celebrating an unprecedented 256 members of its sales force qualifying for the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) in 2025, the highest in the Company’s history.
2 min |
March 29, 2026
Sunday Island
Grace, grooming and confidence
Ramani Fenando's new Image and Etiquette Academy
2 min |
March 29, 2026
Sunday Island
WHAT'S THE NEWS?
I watch all the news channels available to us in Sri Lanka—BBC.
5 min |
March 29, 2026
Sunday Island
Thilakawardhana Textiles Wins Fashion Retail Brand of the Year for the 8th Consecutive Year
Thilakawardhana Textiles has once again reaffirmed its exceptional place in the hearts of Sri Lankan consumers by winning the prestigious Fashion Retail Brand of the Year title at the SLIM-KANTAR People's Awards 2026.
1 min |
March 29, 2026
Sunday Island
The Greatest Man I Knew: Fr. Aloysius Pieris SJ (1934-2026)
Born on April 9, 1934, Fr. Aloy's life was one of sustained inquiry and disciplined purpose.
5 min |
March 29, 2026
Sunday Island
Sampath Bank Champions SME Women Entrepreneurs Through the 'Unstoppable Woman' Programme
In recognition of International Women's Day 2026, Sampath Bank hosted its Entrepreneur Development Programme under the theme 'Unstoppable Woman', bringing together SME women entrepreneurs for an evening centred on knowledge sharing, inspiration and practical business insights.
1 min |
March 29, 2026
Sunday Island
Lankan rights defender wins Sweden’s 2026 Per Anger Prize
Brito Fernando fought for families of people forcibly disappeared during decades of armed conflict and political violence
3 min |
March 29, 2026
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Japan Premier League [JPL], building cricket from the ground up
The Japan Premier League (JPL) T20 competition is cricket's unlikely outpost a self-sustaining though struggling-to-survive tournament far away from cricket's traditional centres.
4 min |
March 29, 2026
Sunday Island
Turning waste into fuel: Kalawana resident shows way amid gas woes
At a time when rising prices and intermittent shortages have once again thrust domestic gas into the national spotlight, a quiet experiment in a remote village in Kalawana offers a practical alternative rooted in self-reliance.
2 min |
March 29, 2026
Sunday Island
SLIM-KANTAR People's Awards 2026 honours Sri Lanka's most loved brands and personalities
The SLIM-KANTAR People’s Awards 2026 was held in grand style on 18 March 2026 at the Monarch Imperial, bringing together Sri Lanka’s most admired brands, celebrated personalities, and leading figures from the business and marketing fraternity for an evening dedicated to recognising those who have truly won the hearts of the people.
2 min |
March 29, 2026
Sunday Island
Mahindra Ideal Motors celebrates gala 'Excellence Awards' honouring outstanding performance and innovation
The Mahindra Ideal Motors Excellence Awards ceremony, a grand celebration to recognize dealers and other stakeholders of Ideal Motors, was held at the Wave n' Lake Banquet Hall & Restaurant in Welisara recently.
2 min |
March 29, 2026
Sunday Island
Kandy Selection makes long-awaited debut in hill capital
After 38 years of growth and countrywide expansion, the iconic Sri Lankan fashion brand Kandy Selection has finally arrived in the heart of the hill capital with the opening of its flagship store, Kandy Selection, in 2026.
1 min |
March 29, 2026
Sunday Island
Red Sea on edge: Houthis signal entry into Iran war; Bab el-Mandeb choke point looms
(SNS) Rising tensions in West Asia may spread further as Yemen’s Houthis indicate readiness to support Iran, with strategic Red Sea routes emerging as a potential flashpoint.
2 min |
March 29, 2026
Sunday Island
LadyJ, The Pappare to power Colombo Kickerz Football Academy in 2026 / 27 season
Colombo Kickerz Football Academy at a media briefing held on Wednesday (25) announced that 'LadyJ' one of the largest homewear stores in Sri Lanka has come on board as the acadamie's main sponsor and The Papapare as the Digital Media Partner in the 2026/27 season.
1 min |
March 29, 2026
Sunday Island
KINGSWOOD TASTE VICTORY AFTER 68 YEARS
Kingswood College ended a 68year drought when they trounced the rivals Dharmarajah College at the picturesque Asgiriya Stadium in the 119th Battle of the Maroons.
1 min |
March 29, 2026
Sunday Island
The question of washing new clothes
The simple answer is that it is usually wise to wash new clothes before wearing them, particularly garments that will touch the skin directly.
7 min |