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.
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WEBSajith complains of Ranil and Anura ganging up against him. By Rathindra Kuruwita There is a secret agreement between independent presidential candidate Ranil Wickremesinghe and National People’s Power (NPP) candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake, says SJB presidential candidates... Features 20 hours ago.
The Island - Daily English Language Newspaper in Sri Lanka
WEBSeveral spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 19 September 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces...
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
WEBAn 18-year experience in Ceylon by a Civil Servant who later became Governor. Private letters to an editor from Sir Henry Monck-Mason Moore (1887-1964) (Excerpted from Selected Journalism by HAJ Hulugalle) The great majority of letters received by the... Features 2 weeks ago.
Editorial – The Island
WEBThe art of debating without debates. Thursday 12th September, 2024 Leading US presidential candidates, Donald Trump (Republican) and Kamala Harris (Democratic) engaged in a combative live debate on Tuesday. The …
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.
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WEBTyphoon Bebinca hits Shanghai, strongest storm since 1949. Typhoon Bebinca has made landfall in Shanghai, the strongest storm to hit China’s biggest city since 1949. The typhoon hit at about 7.30am (23:30 GMT) on... Foreign News 14 hours ago.
Ideal Motors unveils Sri Lanka’s first home-grown electric car
WEBJul 29, 2022 · Ideal Motors unveiled the ‘Ideal Moksha,’ Sri Lanka’s first home-grown fully-electric car at the JAIC Hilton yesterday. Drawing inspiration from the iconic Austin Mini Moke that took the world by storm, the Ideal Moksha is geared to be a game changer for the Sri Lankan market and the most practical solution in the current technology transition phase towards a sustainable, carbon-neutral ...
Insights into Sri Lanka’s next presidential election and challenges ...
WEBJan 17, 2024 · Navigating political landscape: By Prof. Amarasiri de Silva Sri Lanka’s next presidential election, scheduled between September and October 2024, has heightened the political atmosphere with anticipation. According to the Constitution of Sri Lanka, voters can elect a president for a five-year term. The election process involves limited ranked voting, allowing voters to express up to […]