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Regional Director for Asia-Pacific from the United Nations Development Coordination Office (UNDCO) David McLachlan-Karr has called on Sri Lanka s Minister of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday (Aug 17), UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, Hanaa Singer says.
Laugfs Gas has reduced the price of domestic gas from tonight. The company said that the price of a 12.5 kg cylinder and a 5kg cylinder have been reduced. Accordingly, the price of a 12.5 kg cylinder has been reduced by Rs. 1,050 and a 5kg cylinder by Rs. 420. Laugfs said that a 12.5 […]
- Price of Laugfs gas increased with distribution to resume (Category: Breaking News)
- Laugfs reduces the price of domestic gas (Category: Breaking News)
- Laugfs Gas increases price of domestic gas (Category: Breaking News)
- Laugfs Gas reduces domestic gas cylinder prices from tonight (July 06) (Category: Breaking News)
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is expected to return to Sri Lanka next week, Sri Lanka’s former Ambassador to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga claimed. Weeratunga said that Rajapaksa is expected to return on 24th or 25th August. He said that he had spoken to the former President who is currently in Thailand. Weeratunga said that Rajapaksa had […]
- Gotabaya will return to Sri Lanka on Aug 24- Udayanga Weeratunga (Category: Breaking News)
- Gotabaya Rajapaksa will return to Sri Lanka on August 24 – Udayanga (Category: Breaking News)
- Gota back on Saturday? (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s runaway ex president to return on Aug 24: report (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan born actress Jacqueline Fernandez has been named an accused in the money laundering case in India against conman Sukesh Chandrashekar. The actor has been named an accused in the supplementary charge sheet filed in a Delhi court by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which is probing the money trail in the extortion case. Earlier, […]
- Actor Jacqueline Fernandez is now an accused in INR 200-Crore extortion case (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan born star Jacqueline Fernandez granted interim bail (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan born Bollywood star Jacqueline Fernandez served notice by Delhi Police (Category: Breaking News)
- Jacqueline accused of going back on statement at Miss Sri Lanka pageant (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, speaking of the reforms he plans to introduce, stated that the Sri Lankan government is looking at raising income taxes and widening the tax net by taxing capital and wealth in order to bring in some of the lost revenue.
Sri Lanka’s former Ambassador to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga was questioned by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today on the MiG-17 fighter jet deal. Weeratunga appeared before the CID today after he was issued summons. Speaking to reporters later Weeratunga said that he was questioned once again today over the MiG deal. He said that the […]
- Udayanga Weeratunga at the CID over MiG Deal (Category: Breaking News)
- Gotabaya might return to Sri Lanka next week (Category: Breaking News)
- CID grills swimming champion Julian Bolling (Category: Breaking News)
- Defence Ministry approves 90-day DO on Wasantha Mudalige (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s economic crisis is driving millions of people into poverty, jeopardizing their rights to health, education, and an adequate standard of living, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch said the Sri Lankan Government should work with relevant financial institutions and partners to establish a new social protection system and obtain debt relief, […]
- Rights groups urge strong UN resolution on Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil urged to end use of counter terror laws on protesters (Category: Breaking News)
- Ongoing abuses undermining proposed TRC goals in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Rights group accuses Sri Lanka of cracking down on dissent (Category: Breaking News)
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today recorded a statement from Sri Lanka’s swimming champion Julian Bolling. Bolling was questioned for several hours over the 9th July protest near the private residence of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, which was later set on fire. The CID also questioned businessman Jonathan Martenstyn over the same incident. Meanwhile, former cricketer Rosha...
- Udayanga questioned on MiG deal (Category: Breaking News)
- Defence Ministry approves 90-day DO on Wasantha Mudalige (Category: Breaking News)
- Detention order slapped on Wasantha Mudalige (Category: Breaking News)
- CID takes over interrogation of IUSF Convenor (Category: Breaking News)
Canada is to contribute towards sustainable economic growth in Sri Lanka Canada and Sri Lanka signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement the WUSC Volunteer Cooperation Program 2020-2027. The MoU was signed by David McKinnon, High Commissioner of Canada to Sri Lanka and K.M. Mahinda Siriwardana, Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National […]
- SpareTime Global Signs MOU with The State Ministry of Youth Affairs (Category: Breaking News)
- India aids Sri Lanka to fund its digital identity project (Category: Breaking News)
- Canada offers $3 million to help vulnerable communities in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- US notes importance of Sri Lanka switching to solar energy (Category: Breaking News)
Explosions and fires ripped through at least 17 locations in southern Thailand on Wednesday, authorities said, in what appeared to be multiple coordinated attacks that injured seven people. The bombings and arson attacks happened after midnight and targeted convenience stores and a gas station across three provinces, lightly injuring at least seven, according to police and […]
- Elon Musk looking for someone ’’foolish’’ to take his job (Category: Breaking News)
- Elon Musk to buy Twitter in $44 billion deal (Category: Breaking News)
- Gotabaya Rajapaksa leaves for the US with family (Category: Breaking News)
- China’s economy is going backwards (Category: Breaking News)
Market awaits for directions from the central bank's August 18 policy rates announcement
- Video: HIRU THANIWELA EP 400 (Category: Video)
- Video: CoL has increased by 400 percent - Maithri (Category: Video)
- 400 new teachers for the Central Province (Category: Breaking News)
- 400 Shops In Colombo To Be Sealed (Category: Breaking News)
Market down for 2nd time in 14 straight sessions
- Sri Lanka Nestlé unit’s profit up 34% amid net financial expenses jump (Category: Breaking News)
- Bourse up on strong earnings; Rupee weaker (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka’s IOC unit reports Rs12.3 bn in Sept 2022 profits (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka stocks gain for third straight session led by market heavyweights (Category: Breaking News)
Laugfs Gas has decided to reduce the domestic LP gas prices with effect from midnight today (August 17).The post Laugfs Gas reduces prices of domestic gas cylinders appeared first on ONLANKA News :. Sri Lanka Breaking News Updates - Latest News in Sri Lanka.
- Laugfs Gas prices increased (Category: Breaking News)
- Laugfs Gas reduces domestic gas cylinder prices (Category: Breaking News)
- Laugfs Gas prices increased from tonight (September 04) (Category: Breaking News)
- Laugfs Gas prices increased from January 01, 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
Laugfs Gas PLC has decided to reduce the prices of its domestic gas cylinders with effect from midnight today (Aug 17).
- The answer to cheaper gas bills? (Category: Technology)
- Mining Fear (Category: Business)
- Analysts: High Gas Prices Will Last Into 2011 (Category: USA, Georgia)
- Tragic chemistry (Category: Technology)
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera met with commercial management and refinery officials of the Ceylon petroleum Corporation (CPC) this morning to discuss the cargo plans for September to December and refinery operations.
Sri Lanka s death toll from Covid-19 climbed to 16,635 today after the Director General of Health Services confirmed 05 more Covid-19 related deaths in the country for yesterday (Aug 16).
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued the Men s Future Tours Programme (FTP) for 2023-27, reaffirming the international calendar for Full Member Nations across formats.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe states that the emergency regulations will not be extended further as the situation of the country is getting back to normal and that it will lapse by the end of the week.
A statement said 9.5kg gold biscuits and 5kg of cocaine were seized on Wednesday August 17.
- Heroin supply severely disrupted: Police (Category: Breaking News)
- 7 nabbed in raid on suspected Hobart drug home (Category: USA, Indiana)
- 7 nabbed in raid on suspected Hobart drug home (Category: USA, Indiana)
- 7 nabbed in raid on suspected Hobart drug home (Category: USA, Indiana)
The move also aims to promote a greener transportation sector, a statement said.
- US facilitates electrification of three-wheelers in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to increase fuel quota for Three-wheelers (Category: Breaking News)
- Three-wheelers can register for additional fuel quota from today (Category: Breaking News)
- USAID to fund construction of battery switching stations in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
Peace talks that began in 2013 have faced repeated disruptions.
- Dalada Maligawa Diyawadana Nilame says cleared of charges (Category: Breaking News)
- Hilton recognized as Top Hospitality Company to Work for in Sri Lanka for fourth consecutive year (Category: Breaking News)
- Chamara Silva called up as injury cover (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Subramanian Swamy is anti-LTTE but pro-political solution in Lanka’ (Category: Breaking News)
Rajapaksa resigned from the presidency after mass protests against the worst economic crisis since Independence.
- Ex-President Gotabaya to return tonight? (Category: Breaking News)
- National elections: Ex-military factor (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to release jailed ex-Army Commander (Category: Breaking News)
- Ex-Sri Lanka President Gotabaya returns to island (Category: Breaking News)
Former Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will return to Sri Lanka on August 24, says former Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga.The post Gotabaya Rajapaksa will return to Sri Lanka on August 24 – Udayanga appeared first on ONLANKA News :. Sri Lanka Breaking News Updates - Latest News in Sri Lanka.
- Gotabaya will return to Sri Lanka on Aug 24- Udayanga Weeratunga (Category: Breaking News)
- Gotabaya Rajapaksa will return to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Gotabaya Rajapaksa applies for U.S. Green Card, looks to settle back in United States (Category: Breaking News)
- Gotabaya Rajapaksa and wife leave for USA (Category: Breaking News)
Actor Jacqueline Fernandez has been named an accused in the money laundering case against conman Sukesh Chandrashekar, who faces charges of extortion amounting to a massive INR 200 crore.The post Actor Jacqueline Fernandez is now an accused in INR 200-Crore extortion case appeared first on ONLANKA News :. Sri Lanka Breaking News Updates - Latest News in Sri Lanka.
- Sri Lankan born Bollywood star Jacqueline Fernandez served notice by Delhi Police (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan born star Jacqueline Fernandez granted interim bail (Category: Breaking News)
- Jacqueline Fernandez named an accused in money laundering case (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan born star Jacqueline Fernandez appears before investigators (Category: Breaking News)
The United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2023-2027 was launched today (Aug 17) by the Government of Sri Lanka and the United Nations in Sri Lanka.
Two suspects including an airline passenger and a female staff member of a Duty Free shop have been arrested at the Katunayake Airport while attempting to smuggle 9.5 kg of gold biscuits worth over Rs. 200 million into the country.
Explosions and fires ripped through at least 17 locations in southern Thailand on Wednesday, authorities said, in what appeared to be multiple coordinated attacks that injured seven people.
Kishido said he would like to work in concert with Wickremesinghe to “further develop the cordial ties".
- RW to attend Nikkei Forum in Tokyo (Category: Breaking News)
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- President apologizes to the Japanese Government over the termination of the Colombo Light Rail T... (Category: Breaking News)
- President to leave for Singapore and Japan tomorrow (Category: Breaking News)
Korea had been the top foreign investment generator in 80s and it desires to regain that position
Former Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will return to the island on August 24, says former Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga.
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