News – The Island
President returns to island after India visit. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake returned to the island yesterday(17) after successfully concluding a three-day official visit to India.
Editorial – The Island
Thursday 19th December, 2024 The JVP-led NPP government is quite upbeat about President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s India visit. However, if... Monday 16th December, 2024 The JVP-led NPP, which embarked on a much-advertised, ambitious campaign to clean up Parliament by ‘filling it with honest ...
Sports – The Island
Khawaja, McSweeney steady for 13.2 overs before rain ruins day one of Gabba Test. Only 13.2 overs were possible on a rain-hit first day in Brisbane, where India strove without success after choosing to bowl first in the third Border-Gavaskar...
The Island - Daily English Language Newspaper in Sri Lanka
The Ministry of Defence through electronic and print media announced that all firearms and ammunition issued to civilians for personal... On a record-breaking day in Kingstown, Bangladesh completed a 3-0 sweep of the hosts West Indies with a massive 80-run... Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced ...
Latest News - The Island
Williamson ton has England staring down prospect of heavy defeat. Kane Williamson’s superb century led New Zealand to a gigantic lead over England on a third day which swung from potential tragedy for the tourists to...
Opinion – The Island
A current diversion that absorbs us is the question of the Speaker of Parliament, who in some way or another, is alleged to have flaunted the... A degree (B.A., M.Sc. or Ph.D.) awarded by a university or other organisation, with adequate authority, is a …
Features – The Island
BRICS and De-Dollarization: Implications for India and Global Power Dynamics. BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) has proposed ambitious financial reforms, including the creation of a common currency.
Latest News – The Island
Macron lands in cyclone-hit Mayotte bringing food and health aid. French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Mayotte as the French Indian Ocean territory continues to reel from the devastation...
Our 43rd anniversary – The Island
Oct 6, 2024 · The Island, published by Upali Newspapers Ltd., celebrates its 43rd anniversary this week. Launched in October 1981 based on a concept by the late Upali Wijewardene, founder of the Upali Group of Companies. The first issue of the Island was a Sunday newspaper followed by the daily paper. It has grown to be much more […]
The Island - Daily English Language Newspaper in Sri Lanka
Dec 13, 2024 · Around 2,500 liters of water are required to produce just one kilo of rice Around 2,500 liters of water are... The election of a new Speaker of Sri Lanka’s Parliament to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of MP... Australia, who were down to just two front-line pacers, saw more overs ...