The Island - May 31, 2025
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In this issue
May 31, 2025
SL worker returning from Dubai caught with stock of fags
A Lankan woman, attempting to illegally smuggle in a consignment of foreign-made cigarettes, worth Rs. 3.4 million, was apprehended by customs officials at Katunayake Airport early yesterday morning.
1 min
Jaffna GN arrested over 128GB pen drive bribe
A Grama Niladhari Officer, attached to the Jaffna Divisional Secretariat, was arrested yesterday on charges of soliciting a bribe, according to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).
1 min
Napoleon’s furniture will come under the gavel this summer
The Sotheby’s auction is full of historic, Empire-era design, from a throne to a gilt-bronze dressing table
2 mins
Money laundering case against Yoshitha to be heard on 11 July
The Colombo High Court on Friday decided that the case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa—second son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa—and his maternal grandmother Daisy Forrest, also known as “Daisy Achchi,” would be heard on 11 July.
1 min
Sajith, too, condemns shutting out of local medical students from KDU
Opposition and SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday slammed the government's decision to suspend the admission of local students to the Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) Medical Faculty, calling it an act of \"small-minded thinking\" that undermines the principles of equitable education.
1 min
Monsoon mayhem: Over 1,700 individuals suffer full impact of severe weather
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) yesterday said that over 1,700 individuals, belonging to 485 families, affected across nine districts, were grappling with the impacts of the severe weather, triggered by the southwest monsoon.
1 min
Preserving Oualata's fragile manuscript legacy amid desert threats
Oualata forms part of a quartet of fortified towns, or ksour, granted World Heritage status for their historical significance as trading and religious centres. Today, they preserve vestiges of a rich medieval past.
2 mins
Climate change adds extra month of extreme heat for 4bn people: Report
The study found that without the phasing out of fossil fuels, temperatures will continue to soar.
2 mins
Telegram announces partnership with Musk’s xAI
AI tools developed by Elon Musk’s xAI are to be incorporated into the messaging service, Telegram, said a BBC report yesterday.
1 min
Telugu film 'Mirai' teaser released, showcasing Lanka's iconic Nine Arch Bridge
The teaser of the highly anticipated Telugu fantasy action-adventure film Mirai: Super Yodha, which features scenes shot on the iconic Nine Arch Bridge in Sri Lanka, has now been officially released, Indian media report said.
2 mins
Italian arrested with over 10kg of cocaine at BIA
A total of 10.3 kilos of cocaine has been seized at the arrival terminal of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), in Katunayake, during a joint operation conducted yesterday morning (30mMay) by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) and the Sri Lanka Customs.
1 min
Polish FM concludes high-level visit
Poland’s Foreign Minister, Radoslaw Sikorski, has completed a four-day high-level visit to Sri Lanka on behalf of the European Union (EU), strengthening ties between the EU and Sri Lanka in a wide range of areas, including trade, democracy, human rights, and climate change, an EU release said.
1 min
World Bank pushes South Asia for tax reforms, pollution levies
Lanka among SA countries with above-average shortfalls in consumption tax revenue
3 mins
The AI challenge
The superior efficiency of Al-enabled robots in per- forming tasks can lead to job displacement, as they can complete tasks rapidly, precisely and cost-effective- ly. In the coming days, ana- lytical thinking will remain the top core skill. This will be followed by resilience, flexibility, creative thinking, technological literacy and motivation along with lead- ership and social influence.
5 mins
Capital Alliance stocks prove a prime pull; IPO oversubscribed
Capital Alliance stocks yesterday commenced trading on the CSE floor, selling up to 73.00 percent of stocks. This actually fuelled the market throughout the day, market analysts said.
2 mins
Dialog and NARA enable fishermen locate potential fishing zones via Sayuru App
Available for free download on the Google Play Store
1 min
SDB bank demonstrates resilience and strategic progress in Q1 2025
SDB bank reported a resilient performance in the first quarter of 2025, underscoring the Bank’s commitment to steady progress, stakeholder value, and long-term sustainability. Despite industry-wide challenges and an ongoing recalibration of funding structures, the Bank remained firmly focused on financial stability, operational efficiency, and inclusive banking solutions.
1 min
Private sector-led China International Chamber of Commerce seeks investment opportunities with BOI
The China International Chamber of Commerce for the Private Sector visited the BOI to focus on win-win cooperation and innovation in collaboration with the government of Sri Lanka.
1 min
ComBank to offer special educational loans to students of Alpha Business School
The Alpha Business School, a leader in the fields of Accountancy, Finance and Management education, is the latest higher education institution in Sri Lanka to partner with the Commercial Bank of Ceylon to facilitate educational loans for its students.
1 min
UK trade envoy visits MAS Holdings to strengthen Sri Lanka–UK trade ties
On 27 May 2025, Lord John Hannett of Everton, UK Trade Envoy to Sri Lanka, visited the MAS Holdings’ Silueta facility in Biyagama.
1 min
The Salt Dilemma: Striking a balance for better health
Salt a simple white crystal found in nearly every kitchen - has a powerful influence on our health.
4 mins
Creating stress-free breaks for children
In today's fast-paced, performance-driven world, children are increasingly caught in a whirlwind of academic demands, extracurricular activities, and social pressures. Amid this, the humble \"break\" — whether during school hours or after — is often undervalued or misused. Yet, a stress-free break is not a waste of time. It is a vital opportunity for mental refreshment, emotional reset, and healthy socialisation.
2 mins
Former New Zealand coach David Trist dies aged 77
The former New Zealand coach David Trist, who helped guide the team to the Champions Trophy in 2000, then called the ICC Knockout, has died aged 77.
2 mins
Brook calls on England to forget the past after crushing opening victory
Harry Brook has urged England to forget the past after they began life under their new captain with an emphatic 238-run win over West Indies in Thursday’s first ODI at Edgbaston.
3 mins
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