News – The Island
WEBREPA urges presidential candidates to address solar tariff cut and support renewable energy. The Renewable Energy Protectors’ Association (REPA) last week called on leading Presidential candidates to detail their plans for addressing issues in the renewable energy sector, including... News 10 hours ago.
The Island - Daily English Language Newspaper in Sri Lanka
WEBThe Island is a daily English newspaper in Sri Lanka that covers news, sports, entertainment, and more. Read the latest stories and opinions from the island nation.
Latest News - The Island
WEBPrevailing showery condition over the South Western parts of the Island is expected to be enhanced to some extent during next few days. Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 09 September 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Prevailing showery condition over the South Western parts of the Island... Latest News 13 hours ago.
Sports – The Island
WEBIsipatana down S. Thomas’ in extra time to enter schools’ rugby final. By A Special Sports Correspondent Isipatana huffed and puffed before pulling off a sensational 25-20 win over S.Thomas’ College during extra time in their semi-final rugby... Sports 13 hours ago.
Politics – The Island
WEBThe NPP: Battling and batting on. By Uditha Devapriya With three weeks left for presidential elections in Sri Lanka, the government and Opposition are in a frenzy to make their policies clear... Electing a President: Dazzling Convention in Chicago.
CEYPETCO revise fuel prices from midnight today – The Island
WEBNov 30, 2023 · Priyan. The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) has revised its fuel prices with effect from midnight today (30). The revised prices per liter are. • Petrol 92 Octane – Rs. 346 (reduced by Rs. 10) • Petrol Octane 95 – Rs. 426 (increased by Rs. 3) • Auto Diesel – Rs. 329 (reduced by Rs. 27)
Editorial – The Island
WEBHeroes and puppets. Monday 2nd September, 2024 Election campaigns are getting down and dirty as the much-anticipated presidential contest rapidly approaches; politicians and political parties are slinging mud at... Editorial 5 days ago.
Features – The Island
WEBUnraveling the secrets of blind snakes:A Conservation Journey Through Taxonomy and Molecular Phylogenetics in Sri Lanka. Nations Trust WNPS Monthly Lecture By Mendis & Nethu Wickramasinghe Wednesday the 11th of September, 6 pm at Jasmine Hall, BMICH The Nations Trust WNPS Monthly... Features 3 days ago.
Lanka’s sex workers face false charges: Women’s collective
WEBOct 1, 2023 · By APSARA RODRIGO ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s sex workers have faced fundamental rights violations including unlawful detention and cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment, a representative of the Abhimani Women’s Collective said at a conference last week (26). “Following their arrest, sex workers frequently experience the infringement of their fundamental rights, including the right to ...
Asitha Fernando; from beach boy to history maker – The Island
WEBMay 31, 2022 · One such created history last week by bowling Sri Lanka to a series win in Dhaka. From a beach boy of far off Katuneriya, Asitha Fernando went on to become the first Sri Lankan right-arm quick to claim a match bag of ten wickets. A fishing village on the northwest coast, Katuneriya is situated between the towns of Chilaw and Negobmo.