Sri Lanka and Indo-Pacific maritime strategies Source:Island US 7th Fleet’s premiere forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) steams in the Western Pacific Ocean during Keen Sword 25, October 29. US Navy’s Pacific Fleet is the world’s largest fleet command [Photo: US Pacific Fleet] “Every nation, in every region of the world, has to […]
Record 257 cataract surgeries performed at Kuliyapitiya Hospital Source:Island On Poson Full Moon Day a remarkable cataract surgery camp was held at the Kuliyapitiya Teaching Hospital, led by Consultant Ophthalmologist Dr. Kasun Gunawardena. Dr. Kasun Gunawardena In an extraordinary display of dedication and skill, Dr Gunawardena singlehandedly performed 257 phacoemulsification surgeries (cataract removal and intraocular […]
Shanto steps down as Bangladesh Test captain after series loss against Sri Lanka Najmul Hossain Shanto hit two centuries in the drawn first Test in Galle [Cricinfo] Source:Island Najmul Hossain Shanto has stepped down as Bangladesh Test captain following the 1-0 series defeat to Sri Lanka today. [Saturday.28th] Shanto said he had already informed the […]
Milan Rathnayake ruled out of second Test against Bangladesh Milan Rathnayake has played five Test matches for Sri Lanka so far (Cricinfo) Source:Island Milan Rathnayake been ruled out of the second Test against Bangladesh in Colombo, which will start on June 25, with a side strain. Left-arm seamer Vishwa Fernando has been named as his […]
England to face Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup opener Nat Sciver-Brunt replaced Heather Knight as England captain in April Source:BBC England will face Sri Lanka at Edgbaston in the opening match of the Women’s T20 World Cup on 12 June 2026. Last month it was confirmed that Lord’s would host the final of the 12-team tournament, […]
Iran warns it will target UK, US and French bases in region if they help defend Israel Source:Island Iran warns the UK, US and France it will target their bases and ships in the region if they help stop the strikes on Israel, according to state media report. Iranian state media has reported that 60 […]
Poson Poya Day – A Sacred Day in Sri Lankan Buddhism Poson Poya Day is one of the most significant religious observances for Buddhists in Sri Lanka. Celebrated on the full moon day in the month of June, Poson commemorates the historic arrival of Arahat Mahinda Thera, the son of Indian Emperor Ashoka, who brought […]
Sri Lankan Airlines takes flight towards new horizons with fleet expansion Source:Island A majestic welcome for SriLankan Airlines’ newest Airbus A330-200, as it receives a ceremonial water salute at Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake yesterday. Pic by Nishan S. Priyantha SriLankan Airlines, long a subject of national debate and a significant drain on public funds, […]
Rise in dengue, chikungunya, influenza among children: Pediatrician-by Chaturanga Pradeep Samarawickrama Source:Dailymirror Colombo, June 1 (Daily Mirror) – There has been a noticeable rise in illnesses such as dengue, chikungunya, and influenza among children in recent weeks, Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) Consultant Pediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera said He told the Daily Mirror that the recent […]
If religions were to build bridges rather than walls-by Bertrand Russell Source:Island The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.- Throughout our history, religions have divided people much more than they have united them. In a world where the most urgent need is unity resulting from fellow feelings, religions, in their […]
