News Room : Ranil gets ‘Gas Cylinder’ – The Island
By Rathindra Kuruwita Chairman of the Election Commission (EC), R.M.A.L. Ratnayake yesterday (15) urged all candidates contesting the 21 September presidential election to follow election laws as the violation thereof is a punishable offence. He warned that the offenders would face disqualification. Addressing the 39 candidates who signed nomination papers, the EC Chairman said human and physical resources of state institutions,...
News Room : Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and North-western provinces – The Island
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 13 August 2024 by the Department of Meteorology The prevailing showery condition over the island is expected to continue further due to the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka. Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and Uva provinces and over the eastern coastal areas during the...
News Room : Two seats vacant in Parliament
Acting Secretary General of Parliament Chaminda Kularatne has informed the Chairman of the Election Commission, in writing, that two Parliamentary seats in the Ninth Parliament have become vacant since 09 August 2024 due to the unseating of Manusha Nanayakkara and Harin Fernando. This has been informed in terms of Sections 64(1) and 64(5) of the Parliamentary Elections Act No....
News Room : USA top medal table after winning thrilling last gold
The United States snatched top spot in the 2024 Olympic medal table as their women’s basketball team earned a thrilling victory over hosts France to win the final gold on offer in Paris. The fearsome US team were in danger of one of the all-time Olympic upsets but won 67-66 to take gold for a record-breaking eighth Games in a...
News Room : Caribbean Sunset Soirée at Mount Lavinia Hotel
Mount Lavinia Hotel delighted its corporate friends, travel agents, wedding & event planners, media partners and other guests with an enchanting Caribbean Sunset Soirée. The event, held at the picturesque Paradise Beach, was a celebration of enduring partnerships and a testament to the hotel’s commitment to fostering relationships with those who have supported them over the years. The night unfolded beneath...
News Room : Showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces. – The Island
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 08 August 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places elsewhere of the island during the evening or night. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely...
News Room : Several vie for Harin Fernando’s Natonal List seat – The Island
By Rathindra Kuruwita The Election Commission announced on Friday that it had received 158 complaints of election law violations, with 20 of these complaints filed within the 24 hours leading up to 9 am on Friday. According to People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL), 99 percent of these complaints involve the misuse of state power and resources. Rohana Hettiarachchi,...
News Room : Harin, Manusha say happy to leave after helping make Lanka stable – The Island
By Rathindra Kuruwita The Election Commission announced on Friday that it had received 158 complaints of election law violations, with 20 of these complaints filed within the 24 hours leading up to 9 am on Friday. According to People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL), 99 percent of these complaints involve the misuse of state power and resources. Rohana Hettiarachchi,...
News Room : Parents beg US diplomat for apology over fatal crash
The family of an 11-year-old girl allegedly killed by a US diplomat in Zimbabwe in a road accident in June have told the BBC they want him to return to the country and apologise to them in person. Ruvarashe Takamhanya is believed to have been run over by a vehicle driven by the diplomat as she was on her way...
News Room : Queen of Good Times celebrates her 75th birthday
Prithi Fernando, popularly known as the Queen of Good Times, celebrated her 75th birthday at the Kingsbury hotel in Colombo. Friends, family and a host of others attended the lavish party. Pics by Nilantha Anuruddha Michael