Islamist militants have attacked a river boat in north-eastern Mali, killing at least 49 civilians, the interim government says. They also reportedly attacked an army camp, killing 15 soldiers, while around 50 militants are said to have died. The government has declared three days of national mourning. The Islamist threat has been growing despite claims […]

By Shamindra Ferdinando Maj. Gen. Suresh Sallay, in his present capacity as Director, State Intelligence has told Channel 4 Television that he was not in Sri Lanka for the whole of 2018 as he was in Malaysia as Minister Counsellor of the government of Sri Lanka. Therefore, the accusation that he met several members of […]

Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, in an interview with Sirasa TV on Wednesday night, said that she would have gone for a general election if she had been in President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s shoes. She said that Wickremesinghe did not go for an election because he feared defeat.Wickremesinghe had been able to halt the rapid decline […]

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Thursday (Sept. 07) vehemently denied the allegations made against him in British television network Channel 4 s new Dispatches documentary on the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka.

In the era where technology shapes our future, APIIT stands at the forefront of reimagining education for the leaders of tomorrow. With the recent launch of the Inspiring Future Leaders AI Campaign, the institution has affirmed its commitment to not just preparing students for the world of work, but to mold them into leaders who […]

His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has urged President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the government to launch a free, impartial, just, transparent and broad investigation into the alleged plot behind the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka, unveiled in British television network Channel 4 s controversial documentary.

Monday 4th September, 2023 Sri Lankans with a predilection for gratuitous violence or wanton brutality no longer have to spend money to watch western gangster movies. Local television news bulletins are full of actual scenes of violence; they are in fact scarier than taut Hollywood thrillers such as Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs. Sicarios of local gangsters […]

Gabon’s deposed President Ali Bongo Ondimba has solicited help, hours after he was put under house arrest by members of his presidential guard in an ongoing coup attempt on Wednesday. Bongo, who confirmed his arrest in a video circulating on social media and verified by Al Jazeera, called on citizens to “make noise” after the […]

A group of senior Gabonese military officers appeared on national television in the early hours of Wednesday and said they had taken power, after the state election body announced President Ali Bongo had won a third term.

By Shamindra Ferdinando Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakse, PC, declared in Parliament that the winners of LPL (Lanka Premier League) 2023 B-Love Kandy had been sponsored by an enterprise that was banned in the country. The statement was made in Parliament on 24th August. The one-time President of the Bar Association found fault with SLC […]

Sharmini Seneviratne is known for pushing boundaries and leading the next generation of elegant fashions. She was the founder of the popular designer label “Silk Wrap” Her ensembles appeal to every women from all ages,corporate women, celebrities, fashionistas and models. She looks beyond the shores of Sri Lanka, drawing inspirations from all over the world. […]

Kathmandu [Nepal], August 4 (ANI): US Ambassador Dean Thompson met Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Thursday. One of the motives for the meeting was to confirm whether the prime minister would attend the upcoming 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, according to sources at the prime minister’s private […]

Monday 21st August, 2023 Much is being talked about ‘pyramids’ and ‘islands’, of all things, these days. Another pyramid scheme has reportedly collapsed, and those who have lost their money are letting out howls of protests via social media. The Central Bank, from time to time, issues severe warnings to the public about such frauds, […]

By A Special Sports Correspondent St.Peter’s College produced a clinical display of rugby in the decider of the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2023 when they beat Isipathana in the decider by 28 points to 17 at Bambalapitiya on Saturday (August 19). The win gave the Peterites the league trophy after a long wait of 13 years […]

Cassandra drooled with anticipation when reading the headlined article in the Sunday Island of August 13 titled Cops to join IRD to raise revenue. It continued to say that the police had launched a new collaboration with the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) “to track down unexplained wealth and go after black money.” This move to collaborate came after […]

Dialog Axiata PLC announced, Thursday 10th August 2023, its consolidated financial results for the six months ended 30th June 2023. Financial results included those of Dialog Axiata PLC (the “Company”) and of the Dialog Axiata Group (the “Group”). The Group concluded the 1H 2023 with positive revenue performance being recorded across all business segments, namely, […]