News Room : Cyclone Chido: Hundreds feared dead in France’s Mayotte region
The death toll from Cyclone Chido in France’s Mayotte region is in the “hundreds” and could rise into the thousands, the island’s top government official told a local broadcaster on Sunday. France rushed rescue teams and supplies to the heavily impoverished Foreign Department in the devastated Indian Ocean. The French Interior Ministry confirmed at least 11 deaths and more than 250...
News Room : “We will not allow the trust the people have placed in us to be undermined in any way” President AKD
32 “We will not allow the trust the people have placed in us to be undermined in any way,” stated President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a meeting with the heads of state media today (13). He further emphasised, “Regardless of their status in government, if mistakes are made, we will not hesitate to take appropriate action.” The President further explained:“For more...
News Room : Showers about 75mm are likely at some places in Uva province and in Hambantota district. – The Island
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 10 December 2024 by the Department of Meteorology The Low-Pressure area still persists over southeast Bay of Bengal and is likely to continue to move west-northwestwards and reach over southwest Bay of Bengal off Sri Lanka – Tamil Nadu coasts around 11th December. Misty conditions can be expected in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Uva, Western...
News Room : Promoting efficiency in economic governance and obtaining investment for development – The Island
by Dr W.G. Somaratne PhD (Econ), Latrobe, Australia; MSc (Ag.Econ), London;BA (Econ), First Class, (USJP); Freelance Development Consultant,Ex-Economist (ADB), (Part Time); Ex-Head and Senior Research Fellow (HARTI); and Visiting Lecturer,(USJP); Email: wgsomaratne@gmail.com The digital economy represents a transformative shift in the way businesses, governments, and individuals interact, trade, and create value. For Sri Lanka, this shift towards digitalisation presents a...
News Room : Pathfinder Foundation welcomes delegation from Academy of Military Sciences, China – The Island
Pathfinder Foundation hosted a delegation of researchers from the Academy of Military Sciences (AMS) representing the Institute of Military Legal System Studies (IMLSS), Beijing, at the Riverpoint, headquarters of the Pathfinder Foundation at Peliyagoda and engaged in a constructive discussion on opportunities for collaboration between China and Sri Lanka. AMS is the highest level research institute of the People’s...
News Room : SJB names its National List MP slots
106 “Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has sent four names nominated to fill its remaining National List MP seats in Parliament to the Election Commission,” SJB General Secretary Ranjith Maddumabandara said. Accordingly, the party has named Mano Ganesan, Nizam Kariapper, Sujeewa Senasinghe and Mohamed Ismail for the remaining four National List MP posts. Following the General Election held on November 14, the SJB...
News Room : Private Sector Imports 440 MT of Rice from India
Sri Lanka Customs reports that the private sector has imported 440 metric tonnes of rice from India since 9 December 2024. The Essential Food Commodities Importers & Traders Association has proposed reducing the customs duty on imported rice by Rs. 15, stating that it would enable sellers to offer rice at the maximum retail price. According to the association’s media spokesperson,...
News Room : SJB National List Finalized: Who Are the New MPs?
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has finalized its remaining National List slots after prolonged discussions and internal turmoil within the coalition. The finalized National List nominees are Mano Ganeshan, Nizam Karriyappar, Sujeewa Senasinghe, and Mohamed Issmail Muthu Mohamed. Earlier, Eran Wickramaratne was considered for nomination, but his name was removed from the list after the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) went...
News Room : UK-Sri Lanka Trade Mission Boosts Export Potential of Women Entrepreneurs
As part of the UK-Sri Lanka trade mission under the SheTrades Commonwealth programme, the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and the International Trade Center (ITC) jointly organized a series of factory visits. With 59 factory visits from 2nd to 6th December, the program brought buyers from the West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Birmingham Chamber...
News Room : Minister Lalkantha has undermined NPP manifesto, says MONLAR – The Island
By Rathindra Kuruwita Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands, and Irrigation K. D. Lalkantha’s recent statement that there are no legal restrictions on taking measures against wildlife that damage crops on private agricultural lands encourages farmers to violate the law, says Sajeewa Chamikara of the Movement for Land and Agricultural Reform (MONLAR). Chamikara noted that such remarks undermined the principles outlined in...