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BBC reported that a looted ancient Egyptian sarcophagus that was on display at a US museum has been returned to Egypt. The 2.9m (9.5ft) long “Green Coffin” dates back to the Late Dynastic Period, which spanned 664BC to 332BC, and belonged to a priest called Ankhenmaat. It was looted
- Twitter outage sees users told they are over daily tweet limit (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump arrives in Florida ahead of court appearance (Category: Breaking News)
- Russian court bans ‘LGBT movement’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Taliban and China firm agree Afghanistan oil extraction deal (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka today mourned the death of the mother of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. President Ranl Wickremesinghe said that he was deeply saddened by the passing away of Modi’s mother and expressed his condolences to the Indian Prime Minister. The Government of Sri Lanka and the opposition also expressed their condolences. Modi’s mother Heeraben […]
- PM Modi Discusses Ukraine, South China Sea With Top Vietnam Leader (Category: Breaking News)
- India and Japan to cooperate to address crisis in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian PM Modi’s mother dies aged 99 (Category: Breaking News)
- Four people injured in Gampaha shooting incident (Category: Breaking News)
Pakistan captain Babar Azam broke a 16 year record as he became his country’s highest run scorer in a calendar year. He was 161 not out at the end of the first day of the two-Test series with New Zealand in Karachi to take his 2022 tally to 2,485 runs across all formats. In doing […]
- Azam and Rizwan steer Pakistan to incredible 10-wicket win (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan stun New Zealand to reach final (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese GP cancelled because of country’s ‘ongoing difficulties’ with Covid (Category: Breaking News)
- Pandya leads India to dramatic Asia Cup win against Pakistan (Category: Breaking News)
England pulled off another sensational victory in Pakistan, winning the second Test by 26 runs to seal a historic series triumph. Mark Wood took three crucial wickets on the fourth day in Multan just as Pakistan were closing in on what would have been a superb chase of 355. His efforts secured victory for England […]
- England beat Pakistan to win T20 World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Babar Azam breaks 16-year Pakistan record (Category: Breaking News)
- Azam and Rizwan steer Pakistan to incredible 10-wicket win (Category: Breaking News)
- England batter hits his first IPL century for Sunrisers Hyderabad (Category: Breaking News)
Cassandra’s ole head is spinning like a carousel after reading Don Manu’s column in the Sunday Times of December 4, titled Mahinda gorged on foreign cake while people struggled for bread. He lists the millions spent on foreign trips of two brothers – then Prez and PM – and in a separate box deals with […]
- Thus spake Prez (Category: Breaking News)
- Thus spake Prez (Category: Breaking News)
- Thus spake Prez (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez warns of hard times ahead (Category: Breaking News)
The three-year-old is losing weight and complains of leg pains and weakness. The doctor's diagnosis is clear - Nitisha is underfed and malnourished.The post Sri Lanka’s children go hungry as food prices soar appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka soar, surpassing 600,000 within 3 months (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to appoint cost of living committee chaired by president as prices soar (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourist arrivals soar with record November (Category: Business)
- Asian shares soar after ECB, focus on payrolls (Category: Business)
Sri Lankan human rights activist Sandya Ekenligoda has been listed in BBC s 100 Women 2022, a list of 100 of the most inspiring and influential women form around the world.
Sandya Ekneligoda, a human rights activist and wife of missing journalist Prageeth Ekneligoda has made it to BBC’s 100 women of 2022.The post Human rights activist Sandya Eknaligoda named among world’s 100 top influential women 2022 appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lankan activist Sandya Ekneligoda makes it to BBC 100 Women 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka: Letter To UN-CAT Over Mohan Peiris Claim (Category: Breaking News)
- Shining Light on Sri Lanka’s Dirty Secret: the Disappearance of Prageeth Eknaligoda (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe needs to end crackdown – Human Rights Watch (Category: Breaking News)
The United Kingdom (UK) is to enforce a Sri Lankan-style crackdown on illegal protests. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was quoted by the BBC as saying it is “completely unacceptable” that people were having their lives disrupted by a “selfish minority” who join illegal
- Namal says some Aragalaya activists now with Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- President to use military to block another Aragalaya (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil says spending half a day with Borris and Liz exhausting (Category: Breaking News)
- Chief of Defence Staff seeks public support to maintain peace (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s Colombo city is among the world's least expensive cities to live in according to the annual Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) survey.The post Sri Lanka’s Colombo city among world’s least expensive cities to live appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka looks to adventure travel to attract ‘quality’ tourists and help rebuild economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Government going to further relax import restrictions (Category: Breaking News)
- Forbes lists Sri Lanka as one of the 23 best places to travel in 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Over 10.6 million rupees stolen from ATMs in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Twitter has told employees that the company's office buildings will be temporarily closed, effective immediately.The post Elon Musk: Twitter closes offices until next week appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Elon Musk no longer world’s richest man (Category: Breaking News)
- Elon Musk looking for someone ’’foolish’’ to take his job (Category: Breaking News)
- Elon Musk says he has appointed new Twitter boss (Category: Breaking News)
- Elon Musk to buy Twitter in $44 billion deal (Category: Breaking News)
A court in India has granted bail to Sri Lankan born Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez in a case of money laundering. The 37-year-old actress is being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Indian government agency that investigates financial crimes. It has accused her of financial misdemeanour and wants her in custody. Fernandez’ lawyer Prashant […]
- Nearly 40 pupils killed by militants in Uganda school attack (Category: Breaking News)
- Prince Harry makes sensational claims in memoir Spare (Category: Breaking News)
- Death toll in Pakistan mosque bombing crosses 87 (Category: Breaking News)
- US actor Danny Masterson found guilty on two rape counts (Category: Breaking News)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it is working closely with the relevant parties for the early release of 08 Sri Lankan nationals who are parts of the 26-member crew of the oil tanker MT Heroic Idun, which was detained by Equatorial Guinea in early August.The post Sri Lankans among oil tanker crew detained by Equatorial Guinea appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lank...
- Foreign Ministry in talks to release Sri Lankans among oil tanker crew detained by Equatorial Gu... (Category: Breaking News)
- Eight Sri Lankans among the released crew of the detained vessel by Nigerian High Court (Category: Breaking News)
- Eight Sri Lankans among the released crew of detained vessel by Nigerian High Court (Category: Breaking News)
- Eight Sri Lankans among the released crew of the detained vessel by Nigerian High Court (Category: Breaking News)
The woman allegedly sexually assaulted by Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka said she feared for her life as she was choked so hard she required a brain scan to check for injury. Gunathilaka is accused of engaging in “forceful” sexual intercourse with the woman, allegedly choking her three times – once for up to 30 […]
- Danushka Gunathilaka suspended from all forms of cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- Trial of rape-accused Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka hit by delay (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka attempting to reach settlement with rape victim (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to take stern action if Danushka found guilty (Category: Breaking News)
Tourism Minister Harin Fernando appealed to international travellers to add Sri Lanka to their travel wish list, assuring tourists are cushioned from the economic shocks the country is undergoing, and that they will be well looked after.The post Hospitality doesn’t die just because inflation is high – Harin appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA ...
- Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara expelled from Samagi Jana Balawegaya (Category: Breaking News)
- Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara reappointed to UNP working Committee (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s sports minister suspends four national sports federations (Category: Breaking News)
- Harin appointed Sports Minister, Pavithra appointed Irrigation Minister (Category: Breaking News)
The British Parliament is scheduled to debate human rights violations in Sri Lanka on Wednesday, according to a BBC dispatch. The official website of British parliament, commonslibrary.parliament.uk on Friday posted the following: A Backbench Business Committee debate on the UK response
England survived a scare to reach the semi-finals of Men’s T20 World Cup with a nerve-jangling four-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Sydney. Chasing 142 in the win-or-bust match, England were cruising at 75-0 in the eighth over before a collapse of 5-36 put them in peril. They needed 13 from 12 balls with four […]
- India beat England by four runs in Twenty20 semi-final (Category: Breaking News)
- India set up England semi-final with 71-run win over Zimbabwe (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan stun New Zealand to reach final (Category: Breaking News)
- England forward leaving World Cup squad after family home break-in (Category: Breaking News)
Jaffna-based BBC correspondent’s killing: By Shamindra Ferdinando A Sri Lankan arrested in the UK in February this year in connection with the killing of Mylvaganam Nimalarajan, who contributed to the BBC’s Tamil and Sinhala services, is under investigation, though released from custody
- Show cause letters served on two male workers of Parliament for allegedly seeking sexual bribes (Category: Breaking News)
- May 09 mob attack probe: MR allowed to go abroad (Category: Breaking News)
- Ex-Health Ministry Secy arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- Sepal Amarasinghe arrested by CID (Category: Breaking News)
Tamil Guardian asks: The UK policy, regarding mainly Sri Lankan Tamils held in Diego Garcia, is likely to remain unchanged. Some of those who reached Diego Garcia, home for the strategic US military base, over a year ago, have already been sent back “voluntarily” to Sri Lanka. They returned in the wake of the UK […]
- Westminster event declares support for Canadian action against Rajapaksa brothers (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka warned of Extraterritorial jurisdiction (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s foreign policy dilemma (Category: Breaking News)
- UK considers imposing sanctions on Gen. Silva, others over ‘war crimes’ (Category: Breaking News)
Australia have released a collective statement against Qatar’s human rights record, becoming the first 2022 World Cup team to do so. The video message criticises the World Cup hosts’ treatment of migrant workers and LGBTQ+ people. Football Australia also released a statement saying the “suffering” felt by workers and their families caused by the tournament […]
- Qatar beaten by Ecuador as dream turns into nightmare (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan stun New Zealand to reach final (Category: Breaking News)
- France defender Lucas Hernandez out of World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- South Africa secure thrilling win over India (Category: Breaking News)
England suffered a major upset in the Men’s T20 World Cup as an inspired Ireland and rain seriously dented their title hopes in Melbourne. After a surprisingly meek performance in pursuit of 158, England, one of the tournament favourites, were 105-5 in the 15th over when rain arrived. With England behind the required rate, Ireland […]
- Majestic Gill ton takes Gujarat Titans past Mumba Indians and into final (Category: Breaking News)
- England win third T20 against India despite Yadav’s hundred (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia beat India by nine runs to claim cricket gold (Category: Breaking News)
- South Africa secure thrilling win over India (Category: Breaking News)
Brilliant Ireland advanced in the T20 World Cup by dumping out two-time champions West Indies with a nine-wicket victory in Hobart. In a winner-take-all final match of the group stage, Ireland coasted a pursuit of 147 with 15 balls to spare. Paul Stirling added a whirlwind 73 with captain Andy Balbirnie for the first wicket […]
- England stunned by Ireland as rain results in five-run defeat (Category: Breaking News)
- England beat Pakistan to win T20 World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Ex-Australia coach says some players were ‘cowards’ (Category: Breaking News)
- South Africa secure thrilling win over India (Category: Breaking News)
Booker Prize 2022: The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka, a supernatural satire has won the Booker Prize. Shehan’s novel is about a photographer who wakes up dead with a week to ask his friends to find his photos and expose the brutality of war. Camilla, the Queen Consort, presented the prize, and the […]
- Shehan Karunatilaka: ‘I may write about 2022 Lanka protests in 20 years’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Booker Prize 2022- Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka wins with supernatural satire (Category: Breaking News)
- Standard Chartered hosts 2011 Gratiaen and HAIG Prize (Category: Business)
The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka, a supernatural satire set amid a murderous Sri Lankan civil war, has won the Booker Prize. The Sri Lankan writer’s novel is about a photographer who wakes up dead, with a week to ask his friends to find his photos and expose the brutality of war. Camilla, the […]
- Three dead, six injured after US school shooting (Category: Breaking News)
- Death toll rises as Hurricane Ian strengthens (Category: Breaking News)
- At least 60 killed after suspension bridge in Gujarat collapsed (Category: Breaking News)
- Wave of explosions hit Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
Two Australian men have been charged with bribing Sri Lankan officials to secure infrastructure contracts worth millions of dollars.The post Two Australians arrested for bribing Sri Lankan officials for lucrative contracts appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Two Australians arrested for bribing Sri Lankan officials for lucrative contracts (Category: Breaking News)
- 41 deported illegal Sri Lankan immigrants arrive in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Lucrative infrastructure projects: Australians charged for bribing Sri Lankan officials (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Rupee further depreciates against U.S. Dollar (Category: Breaking News)
Two Australian men have been charged with bribing Sri Lankan officials to secure infrastructure contracts worth millions of dollars. Australian police arrested the pair last month after a decade-long investigation spanning several countries. The men, aged 67 and 71, worked for a company which has been accused of misconduct in South Asian countries. They are […]
- Three dead, six injured after US school shooting (Category: Breaking News)
- UK to be one of worst performing economies this year (Category: Breaking News)
- At least 60 killed after suspension bridge in Gujarat collapsed (Category: Breaking News)
- More than 120 dead in Indonesia football riot (Category: Breaking News)
Wartime Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa is one of those who strongly believed that the LTTE could be defeated. The Gajaba Regiment veteran didn’t mince his words when he met Norwegian officials on April 06, 2006 in the run-up to the closure of the Mavil-aru sluice gates in the third week of July 2006. According to […]
- Norway departs as Indo-Lanka relations enter a new phase (Category: Breaking News)
- Vanni war and Israel-Gaza conflict: Funding catastrophes (Category: Breaking News)
- UNP wanted to give radio equipment to LTTE – WikiLeaks (Category: Breaking News)
- Solheim Looks Back On The Peace Process (Category: Breaking News)
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- How We Came To This Pass – On The “Non-Rule Of Law System” (Category: Breaking News)
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Sri Lanka central government debt falls to US$32.4bn from US$50.5 billion rupees
- Sri Lanka net government debt soars in 2021 despite zero foreign deficit finance (Category: Breaking News)
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- Sri Lanka central bank US$4.0bn in debt by March 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka central bank busts US$9.8bn since Feb 2020 to suppress rates, for stimulus (Category: Breaking News)
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