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FSP stands by its original allegations China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) Ltd., has said the reclaimed sand from Port City hasn’t been used for any other project. CHEC Colombo Office said so in response to The Island query whether CHEC, as promised, had initiated a thorough internal investigation into allegations made by the Frontline Socialist […]
by Rex Clementine Most of you, followers of Sri Lankan cricket, would agree that the toughest opponent in the sport is Australia. Very friendly people off the field, the Aussies suffer from something called the ‘white line fever’, meaning the moment they cross that white line or rope, they come hard at you. Romesh Kaluwitharana […]
Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha and Urban Development and Housing Ministry Secretary W.S. Sathyananda signed and exchanged diplomatic letters on 21 March, 2024, to formalize the Government of India’s (GOI) decision to provide an additional grant of SLR 150 million for the Construction of Houses and Infrastructure Facilities in Sobitha Thera Village in Anuradhapura. With […]
Wednesday 27th March, 2024 The mere sight of a notorious pickpocket usually prompts people to check for the safety of their wallets or purses even if he is not looking for prey. The SLPP-UNP government has the same reputation as a cutpurse, and therefore the public tends to view everything it does with a jaundiced […]
Women in Sri Lankan State Universities – II An adapted version of the keynote delivered by Dinesha Samararatne at the International Women’s Day celebration organised by the Centre for Gender Equity and Equality for the University Grants Commission, 15 March, 2024. (First part of this article appeared on 22 March, 2024) Today, I would like […]
7Prof. Nalin de Silva, in his latest article, shared on social media, underscored the need to thoroughly examine what he called grave disclosure made by Speaker Abeywardena, pertaining to Western and Indian role in ousting President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Sri Lanka’s former Ambassador to Myanmar, during Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s Presidency, explained how those who manipulated the crisis […]
There has been a delay in finalising the unit cost for the proposed 500 Mw wind power project initiated by India’s Adani Group. This is surprising and disturbing as there was a news item that the Cabinet had approved the payment of US dollar cents 14.6 per unit, nearly Rs. 50 in our local currency, […]
Journalist Lasantha Ruhunage has requested the Election Commission to inquire into former UNP MP Sagala Ratnayake’s role in President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s presidential election campaign. In a letter dated March 23, 2024, addressed to EC Chairman R. M. A. L. Ratnayke, Ruhunage has pointed out that as the President’s Chief of Staff (CoS) Sagala Ratnayake cannot […]
By Saman Indrajith Salaries of ministers differ and Parliament is not aware of the exact amount drawn by each of them, for they are paid by their ministries. Contacted for comment, COPF Chairman SJB MP Dr Harsha de Silva said that he could give exact details of the salary and allowances he received but he […]
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Chennai Super Kings were clinical with both bat and ball as they completely outplayed Gujarat Titans to register their second win on the trot in IPL 2024. Packed with powerful performances right through with the bat, their bowlers mirrored the collective effort to ensure that Gujarat were never allowed to squeeze their way back in […]
The M. H. Omar Liver Care Facility at the Centre for Liver Diseases in Colombo North Teaching Hospital, Ragama was inaugurated by President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Tuesday (March 26).
The year 2024 is already seeing a turnaround for private equity deals with Sri Lanka expecting deals amounting up to USD 250 million, says the Hong Kong-based merchant banking firm MCM Partners.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the necessity of preserving law and order in the country, highlighting the crucial steps taken to safeguard state property, including the parliament, prime minister’s office, and president’s office, from violence orchestrated under the guise of a struggle. Despite criticisms labelling these actions as human rights violations, the President asserted that su...
State Minister of Higher Education, Suren Raghavan, addressing a press briefing held at the Presidential Media Centre today (26) under the theme of “Collective Path to a Stable Country”.revealed that the report prepared by the committee chaired by former Chief Justice K. Sripavan for the establishment of the National Higher Education Development Commission (NHEDC), aimed […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe inaugurated the “M. H. Omar Liver Care Facility”, at the Centre for Liver Diseases in Colombo North Teaching Hospital, Ragama today (26). The “M. H. Omar Liver Care Facility” was made possible by the generous donation of Rs 2.5 billion from the M. H. Omar Foundation. The state-of-the-art facility stands as a […]
The High Commission of India, in partnership with Sri Lanka s Ministry of Technology organised a conference on Digital Public Infrastructure today in Colombo on Tuesday (March 26).
President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Tuesday (March 26) said it is necessary to maintain law and order in the country, while highlighting the crucial steps taken to safeguard state properties, including the parliament, the prime minister s office and the president s office from Âviolence orchestrated under the guise of a struggleÂ.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang held talks with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena on Tuesday in Beijing.
The Department of Meteorology has issued a heat index advisory effective tomorrow (27) for Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western, North-Central and Southern provinces and Mannar, Vavuniya, Trincomalee and Monaragala districts.
Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says he will not resign over the controversy surrounding the salary hike for employees of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). Speaking to reporters in Colombo today, Weerasinghe defended the pay hike saying it was legal. He also refused to respond to claims the Central Bank had fallen […]
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced the upcoming Women s Asia Cup 2024, scheduled to take place in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, from July 19th to July 28th, 2024.
Moves to legalize abortion in Sri Lanka was blocked by religious leaders, Justice Minister Wijeydasa Rajapaksha said. Rajapaksha said that when he was the Justice Minister in 2015 medical and legal experts had recommended legalizing abortion, especially in rape cases. The Minister recalled that a Bill was drafted and consultations took place. However, he said […]
A major bridge in the US collapsed after being hit by a Colombo bound ship, sending several vehicles and people into the river. Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace said two people had so far been pulled from the water, one in a serious condition and the other not seriously injured. Wallace said during a press […]
Special security arrangements will be in place for church services on Easter Sunday, the Sri Lanka Police said. The Police media unit said that Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon had given instructions for a special security plan to be implemented on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said that the […]
The Colombo High Court on Tuesday (March 26) dismissed preliminary objections raised by Keheliya Rambukwella and another accused in a misappropriation case, stating that the lawsuit filed by the Bribery Commission could not be maintained.
The government is eyeing to promote the registration of ships under the Sri Lankan flag in a bid to general direct and indirect employment opportunities.
A five-member Supreme Court bench has been appointed to consider the fundamental rights (FR) petitions filed challenging the passing of the Online Safety Act in the parliament.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Transport and Highways to shift the daily operations and management of expressways to Sahasya Investment Limited from 01.04.2024 in accordance with a formal management agreement and to transfer all the relevant assets to Sasahasya Investments Limited within six months consequent to a legal […]