by Dr Upul Wijayawardhana Reading “From heyday to ‘hay day’”, the hard-hitting editorial laced with sarcasm (The Island, 18 December) and “Declining power and challenges before...
The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) on Tuesday announced that the average number of daily dengue cases detected in the country had increased to 335 last...
Ampara police have arrested a police constable who allegedly maintained links with narcotic dealers. Senior DIG Ajith Rohana told The Island that the suspect attached to...
Killing the duck or goose that lays golden eggs is a metaphorical cautionary tale that serves as a reminder for everyone to consider the sustainable and...
By Shamindra Ferdinando Amidst deepening political turmoil over the suspension of nearly 150 Opposition members, following an unprecedented Parliament security breach in India, on December 13,...
By Lynn Ockersz Alas, the ‘Socialist Dream’, Has been getting short shrift, And the Left has exited, Poste-haste stage left, But the ‘American Dream’, Seems evergreen,...
Minister Keheliya Rambukwella yesterday said that the CID had recorded a statement from him following a request he made to the Deputy Inspector General in charge...
It is heartening that at least in some schools, teachers and principals help young students in no small measure by getting them to read every day...
Former President Chandrika Bandaranaiake has alleged that a section of the politicians continued to play the ethnic card for political gain. “The majority of people don’t...
The Foreign Ministry has said it is aware of the situation in Myanmar where Sri Lankan nationals have become victims of human trafficking for cybercrimes. The...