News Room : Govt. needs to explain its slow pace
by Jehan Perera It was three years ago that the Aragalaya people’s movement in Sri Lanka hit the international headlines. The world watched a celebration of democracy on the streets of Colombo as tens of thousands of people of all ages and communities gathered to demand a change of government. The Aragalaya showed that people have the power, and agency,...
News Room : Ajahn Brahm to visit SL in May 2025 – The Island
The Ajahn Brahm Society of Sri Lanka (ABSSL) is pleased to announce that Ajahn Brahm will be visiting Sri Lanka for a short stay in May this year. Many, both Buddhists and non-Buddhists, know him and have listened to his addresses made on earlier visits, including his 2023 public talk at the BMICH, which was attended by over 4,000...
News Room : Suwasevana Hospitals Partners with NITF to Expand Healthcare Access for Government Employees
Suwasevana Hospitals has partnered with the National Insurance Trust Fund (NITF) to enhance healthcare benefits for Sri Lanka’s government employees under the Agrahara Medical Insurance program. This collaboration aims to make advanced medical care more accessible and affordable for public sector workers and their families. Under this partnership, Suwasevana Hospitals will waive admission fees for Agrahara patients, provide free OPD...
News Room : SDB Bank Launches 5-Year Fixed Deposit Campaign with 13% Interest Rate
SDB Bank has introduced an exceptional investment opportunity with its latest fixed deposit (FD) campaign, offering one of the highest interest rates in the market. Customers can now benefit from a maturity interest rate of 13% for 5-year fixed deposits, ensuring secure and high-yield returns on their savings. During this special campaign period, the bank offers a monthly interest rate...
News Room : SDB Bank Partners with IRSD to Drive Sustainable Rural Development
Marking a significant milestone in its journey toward fostering sustainable development, SDB Bank has announced a strategic partnership with the Institute for Rural Sustainable Development (IRSD). As a leading consultancy and support provider for sustainability initiatives targeting rural communities, IRSD joins forces with SDB Bank to drive transformative change in rural Sri Lanka through a comprehensive and impactful approach...
News Room : Canadian Woman Arrested at BIA for Smuggling Rs. 17.5 Million Worth of Hashish
A 20-year-old Canadian woman has been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle Hashish worth approximately Rs. 17.5 million into Sri Lanka. Customs officers apprehended the suspect, an undergraduate student on her first visit to Sri Lanka, last night (9). She had traveled from Toronto, Canada, to Abu Dhabi before arriving at BIA on Etihad Airways flight...
News Room : North Korean hackers cash out hundreds of millions from $1.5bn ByBit hack – The Island
The Nigerian Senate has suspended a female senator after she accused its presiding officer of sexual harassment. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was barred from office from Thursday and will have her allowances and security withdrawn for six months after she made an accusation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who denied the claims against him. On Wednesday, the Senate ethics committee rejected Akpoti-Uduaghan’s...
News Room : Fingers or forks?
We grew up cleaning teeth using ground charcoal readily available in most households as ordinary people used firewood for cooking. Then came a noticeable uplift in our living standards when my father finally gave in to Amma’s constant complaining to buy a kerosene cooker! All siblings were pretty excited even to brag about it to classmates! Charcoal gave way...
News Room : SLN making preparations for Katchatheevu festival
By Dinasena Rathugamage The Navy is making preparations for the Katchatheevu festival, scheduled to be held on 14 and 15 March, at St. Anthony’s shrine. The Navy will provide drinking water, sanitation facilities, medical assistance, and food to the pilgrims. However, this year’s festival is expected to see a decrease in the number of devotees. Boat services for pilgrims would operate from...
News Room : Vraie Cally Balthazar Announced as NPP’s Colombo Mayoral Candidate
NPP Executive Committee member Vraie Cally Balthazar has been announced as the Mayoral Candidate for the Colombo Municipal Council in the upcoming Local Government Election, JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva said yesterday (8 March). Addressing a public meeting, Silva stated that the NPP will field women candidates for 25% of the nomination lists in each local government body. “The NPP will...