Speaker issues stern warning to MPs over billingsgate in House
Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne yesterday issued a stern warning to MPs, urging them to put an end to personal attacks,…
Day: November 15, 2025
New Commissioner General of Elections
The Election Commission yesterday announced that Rasika Peiris has assumed duties as the new Commissioner General of Elections. He succeeds…
India, Lanka troops showcase counter-drone, tactical drills in ‘Exercise Mitra Shakti-2025’
Practical demonstration on Integrated Fieldcraft, showcasing counter-drone drills, movement through built-up areas, obstacle crossing and break contact drills, were part…
IMF Budget assessment will determine release of next tranche of bailout, says Fund’s Communications Director
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is currently assessing Sri Lanka’s recently announced 2026 Budget—including its ambitious seven percent growth target—to…
MoD says concession granted to military families won’t be abolished or altered
Apropos The Island exclusive reports headlined ‘NPP govt. urged to reconsider decision to abolish concession granted to military families’ (11 November) and ‘Reverse…