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It was a power-packed day in the pool when 30 teams from U9, U11, U13, U15 and +25 Masters competed for the coveted RCUAC Challenge Shield 2024 now in its 3rd consecutive year. Organized by the Royal College Union Aquatics Club, the largest junior Water Polo \ Tournament saw the participation of 400 athletes. Organized with […]
FAO Director-General, Dr QU Dongyu, arrived in Sri Lanka, Sunday, on a three-day visit to participate in the 37th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific. Government Ministers and Heads of Delegations from as many as 46 Member Nations are gathering in Colombo for the event. Sri Lanka is hosting the […]
The first T20 match of the three-match series between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan ended in a nail-biting finish, with Sri Lanka winning by 4 runs in Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium on Saturday (February 17).The post Sri Lanka win by 4 runs against Afghanistan taking 1-0 lead in T20 series appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Sri Lankan Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane and U.S. Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Elizabeth Allen held a discussion at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on February 17, 2024.The post Sri Lanka’s Foreign Secretary holds talks on bilateral relations with U.S. Under Secretary appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
The Friday Forum has made a welcome reappearance after a somewhat long absence, an event which we warmly welcome. We carry the statement the group released a couple of days ago in this issue of our newspaper and urge readers to digest the commentary set out with due diligence. Its signatories are persons of the […]
Sri Lanka’s inflation is anticipated to gradually stabilise around the targeted level of five per cent over the medium term, following a short-lived acceleration of inflation in the near term on account of the recent tax adjustments and supply-side disruptions, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said in its monetary policy report for February. […]
Promises good economic and political relations with China A National People’s Power (NPP) administration will not do anything that will undermine Indian security; however, it will maintain economic and political relations with China, the NPP delegation to India told Indian officials, NPP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said on Thursday (15) night. In his first interview since […]
In front of a sold out crowd in Dambulla, Sri Lanka edged a rollercoaster first T20I against Afghanistan, winning by four runs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Binura Fernando who had been taken for 38 runs in three overs up until then – came up trump in the end, defending 11 […]
A group of Sri Lankan asylum seekers on an isolated British island territory have told UN investigators they feel unsafe and forgotten, as they reported sexual assaults and harassment of children, as well as self-harm and suicide attempts. Inspectors from the UN’s refugee agency visited Diego Garcia, in the Indian Ocean, to check on their […]
Australia’s versatile and talented attack overcame a resolute South Africa mustering belated fight to complete a comprehensive Test victory at the WACA late on day three. Having been pushed in tight T20I and ODI series victories, Australia’s experience in red-ball cricket came to the fore as they clinched the inaugural multi-series between the teams 12-4. […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe had brief discussions with tourists in Galle and Unawatuna and also met local visitors and businessmen in the area to look at ways at enhancing tourist facilities. President Ranil Wickremesinghe embarked on an observation tour in the Tangalle and Galle areas, Saturday, underscoring the Government’s commitment to enhancing tourist facilities, the President’s [&#...
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A 10-year-old child is suspected to have been abducted, raped and murdered in Talaimannar. The Police said the child was reported missing and an investigation had been launched to locate the child. The body of the child was found, Friday, and a 52-year-old man was arrested on suspicion. According to reports, the child had gone […]
By Shamindra Ferdinando Sri Lanka runs the risk of being expelled from the ‘Open Government Partnership’ (OGP) over its decision to enact the controversial ‘Online Safety Bill’ (OSB) and also go ahead with another contentious piece of proposed draconian legislation, titled Anti-Terrorism Bill. Sources said it would be inevitable unless a consensus could be reached […]
By Rathindra Kuruwita A National People’s Power (NPP) administration will not do anything that will undermine Indian security, but it will maintain economic and political relations with China, the NPP delegation to India told Indian officials, JVP/NPP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said in an interview with Sirasa TV, on Thursday (15). In his first interview […]
Rex Clementine in Dambulla Innovative thinking has stood Sri Lanka in good stead and the national cricket team is contemplating a move to send captain Wanindu Hasaranga top of the order in the three match T-20 series in a bid to get some quick runs. The ploy was tried out during the Lanka Premier League […]
Sri Lanka told Israel it backs the establishment of a Palestinian State but also wants to ensure Israel’s security. Israel’s Minister of Transport and Road Safety, Brig. Gen. Miri Regev, met President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Colombo. The meeting delved into crucial matters concerning the safe return of Israeli hostages, with President Wickremesinghe affirming Sri Lanka’s […]
By A. K. MERCHANT In a voice choked with sadness and emotion, two hours after the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi on 30 January 1948, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, first Prime Minister of India, while announcing the dastardly act to the nation through All India Radio, inter alia said: “…The light that has illumined this country for […]
… no discussions related to China during meetings with Indian officials By Rathindra Kuruwita The National Peoples’ Power (NPP) delegation that recently visited India had not discussed anything related to China during its meetings with Indian officials, academics and researchers, Secretary of the National People’s Power (NPP) and former Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe said. […...
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka released the Monetary Policy Report – February 2024 in keeping with the requirements of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, No. 16 of 2023. The content of this Report is mainly based on information that was considered by the Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri […]
Projections indicate a deviation of inflation from the target, primarily due to amendments to the Value Added Tax (VAT) introduced in January 2024, before it retraces towards the target from around end 2024, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka said. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka released the Monetary Policy Report – February 2024 in […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe presented cheques to the winners of lottery tickets sold by the National Lotteries Board (NLB) last year (2023), at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Finance Auditorium today (16). Chairman of the NLB, Dr. Chameera C. Yapa Abeywardena, presented a cheque symbolizing the Rs. 7.1 billion allocated to the State Consolidated […]
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16th February 2024 Media Release The 5th edition of the Lanka Premier League 2024 will be held this year from July 1st to 21st. The five-team competition will consist of a total of 24 games. The first round will have 20 matches, while the final round will have 4 matches, including qualifier 1 & 2 […]The post Lanka Premier League 2024 Starts July 1st! appeared first on Sri Lanka Cricket.
Sri Lanka's economy is expected to keep growing in 2024 and gradually reach its potential over the medium term, according to the Central Bank's latest report on monetary policy.The post Central Bank of Sri Lanka says annual economic growth expected to turn positive in 2024 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Sri Lanka s annual economic growth is expected to remain positive in 2024 and gradually reach its potential over the medium term, the Central Bank said in its latest monetary policy report.
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Sri Lanka is considering reducing electricity tariffs for consumers, with public hearings scheduled for today (February 15) to collect feedback on the proposed adjustments.The post PUCSL to consider public feedback on electricity tariff reduction appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Sri Lanka s spike in inflation is expected to be short-lived and will return to the targeted 5% in the medium term, a monetary policy report released by the central bank said on Thursday as the island nation s economy stabilises from a crippling financial crisis.