The contemporary global landscape is currently defined by two distinct but interconnected theaters of conflict that are fundamentally reshaping the future of military engagement, as noted by political ...

An Independent Freelance Correspondent As the sun sets over the Indian Ocean, the tranquil beauty of Sri Lanka feels many a world away from the smoke, thunder, misery and deaths in the Middle East, ...

In an exclusive interview with The Island, Ifham Nizam speaks with Professor Gothamie Weerakoon—Senior Curator and leading researcher on lichens and slime moulds at the Natural History Museum—who ...

Monday 30th March, 2026 No sooner had Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody been indicted for corruption than he was released on bail last Friday. The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or ...

A public petition demanding the resignation of Kumara Jayakody, Minister of Power and Energy, over alleged irregularities in coal imports was launched yesterday (29) in Maharagama. The initiative was ...

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has taken a landmark step in judicial modernisation with the launch of its e-filing portal under the e-courts Project, marking a major milestone in the digital ...

A group of students from Cornell University, New York, USA, recently stepped beyond the classroom and into the world of apparel manufacturing through a visit to Brandix and its facilities across Sri ...

This Easter, ITC Ratnadipa invites guests to celebrate the season with a special brunch at the Indian Ocean Pavilion on Sunday, April 5, from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. The Easter brunch offers a festive ...

Kia Motors Lanka has launched the all-new Kia Tasman, the brand’s first-ever pickup truck – engineered to redefine the double cab segment by combining rugged capability with SUV-like refinement. Built ...

Andrey Rudenko, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka on Tuesday (31) to take part in the 11th round of bilateral political consultations between the two nations. The ...

The era of privatising loss-making state-owned enterprises may be drawing to a close, with SLT-MOBITEL emerging as proof that strategic management can deliver profitability without a change in ...

Ltd, a leading player in Sri Lanka’s food and beverage sector, is demonstrating the significant commercial value of its large-scale event catering capabilities, having recently completed a major ...