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President Ranil Wickremesinghe has pointed out that the industrial education and training opportunities in Sri Lanka should be improved by introducing modern technology required to surpass the new industrial technology and digital economy of the fourth and fifth industrial revolutions.
- New industrial parks (Category: Breaking News)
- Hospital workers continue to refuse to empty rubbish bins (Category: Western Australia)
- The land more acidic than lemon juice (Category: Technology)
- Currency Effect (Category: Business)
Deposed President Gotabaya Rajapaksa made a rare public appearance by attending the India Republic Day celebrations at India House in Colombo. Rajapaksa was among the guests who attended the event and mingled with some of those present. His brother, former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and current Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena also attended the event. A […]
- Mahinda holds talks with Sampanthan (Category: Breaking News)
- Gotabaya pictured at Dubai’s private ‘Fame Park’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese Vice Minister calls on Mahinda Rajapaksa (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranjan Ramanayaka returns to do laptop charity (Category: Breaking News)
"Sri Lanka In Focus 2023" Art Culture and Wildlife Exhibition is scheduled to be held at the University of California in Los Angeles - UCLA on 22 and 23 April to mark the Earth Day.
A suspect has been arrested for using social media to threaten people who attend the 75th Independence Day celebrations in Colombo. The suspect had reportedly published several posts on social media warning people against attending the Independence Day celebrations.
- Two youth drown at sea in Beruwela (Category: Breaking News)
- Three students and teacher drown in Batticaloa (Category: Breaking News)
- Body of one of 3 teens who drowned in Matara recovered (Category: Breaking News)
- Four youth missing while bathing in Ellawala falls (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is confident of reaching a deal with all its international creditors and securing financial support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said that the public have placed their trust on support from the IMF as it would create a foundation in finding solutions for the economic crisis […]
- Japan looks at investment opportunities in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Royal – Thomian, Sydney 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Young woman fond dead near Race Course Ground (Category: Breaking News)
- Duty-free shops at BIA relocated (Category: Breaking News)
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has warned that it would seek legal action if the relevant authorities fail to provide an uninterrupted power supply while the 2022 G.C.E. Advanced Level is taking place.
A company owned by Asia s richest man has hit back at a report which accused the firm of Âbrazen stock manipulation and accounting fraud.
A 40-year-old individual is under arrest for uploading threatening posts on Facebook to those attending the 75th Independence Day celebration, Ada Derana correspondent says.
A pre-discussion was held this morning (Jan. 26) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe regarding the Independence Day celebration being held in a grand and proud manner, but maintaining minimum cost, the President s Media Division (PMD) says.
• while estimating the required expenditure attention should be paid to the current financial position of the country
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has instructed all relevant authorities to minimize expenses incurred within ministries when celebrating the 75th Independence Anniversary without burdening the Treasury.
State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya has stated that he is hopeful that Sri Lanka will receive the first tranche of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) due from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) soon, following a discussion with an IMF delegation.
- Economic Czar (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka cuts import levy, simplifies taxes (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka cuts import levy, simplifies taxes (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka cuts import levy, simplifies taxes (Category: Breaking News)
The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has stated that they are yet to receive any resignation letters from its members, contrary to various media reports.
The Attorney General has requested the Court of Appeal that an opportunity be given to present facts before the court in relation to the interim order issued preventing the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) from collecting PAYE taxes from judges.
Two trade union leaders who were arrested for allegedly threatening members of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), have been granted bail. The Convenor of the United Trade Union Alliance, Ananda Palitha and the Secretary of the Electricity Consumers’ Association, Sanjeewa Dhammika were arrested on 24th January. They were produced in court and […]
- Sri Lanka’s utility regulator to serve enforcement order on CEB over TU action (Category: Breaking News)
- CEB promises to do away with power cuts after raising tariff (Category: Breaking News)
- Trade union leaders arrested for threatening PUCSL members (Category: Breaking News)
- Ananda Palitha, Sanjeewa Dhammika granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
Japan has noted the need for creditors to help crisis-hit Sri Lanka. Japan’s top finance diplomat, Masato Kanda said that crisis-hit Sri Lanka was a key issue when it came to helping countries in debt but he was not sure when creditors aiming to extend it loans would meet. He said that middle-income countries have […]
- Sri Lanka completes debt restructuring talks with Japan (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF chief seeks timely resolution of Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF wants to resolve debt crisis in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian Foreign Minister to arrive in Sri Lanka next week (Category: Breaking News)
China’s Export-Import Bank of China (EXIM) has provided Sri Lanka with a debt extension, China’s Foreign Ministry said, confirming a Reuters report earlier this week. EXIM offered Sri Lanka a two-year moratorium on its debt and said it would support the country’s efforts to secure a $2.9 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund, according […]
- China proposes setting up radar base in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka having regular consultations with US on China (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka seen as China’s top option for naval base (Category: Breaking News)
- China pushes its interest after debt restructuring pledge to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Israeli forces killed at least nine Palestinians, including a 60-year-old woman, and wounded several others during a raid in a flashpoint area of the occupied West Bank on Thursday, Palestinian health officials said, in the deadliest day in years in the territory.
Another suspect involved in the assassination of Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Municipal Council member Ranjan de Silva has been arrested on Wednesday (Jan. 25).
The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE), taking issue with the pricing formula introduced for eggs, has instructed the respective officials to revisit the move, on account of various practicality concerns.
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka next week for a five-day visit.
United Trade Union Alliance convenor Ananda Palitha and Electricity Consumers’ Association secretary Sanjeewa Dhammika who were arrested and subsequently remanded for allegedly threatening members of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) have been granted bail.The post Ananda Palitha, Sanjeewa Dhammika granted bail appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka...
- Sanjeewa Dhammika and Ananda Palitha arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- Trade union leaders who threatened PUCSL members granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
- Sanjeewa Dhammika and Ananda Palitha remanded (Category: Breaking News)
- Trade unionists Ananda Palitha, Sanjeewa Dhammika granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
The Court of Appeal today (26 Jan.) granted State Minister Diana Gamage time until 17 February to file objections pertaining to the writ application filed, demanding that her Parliamentary seat be revoked.
A group of 38 Sri Lankans were repatriated by the authorities of the Réunion Island of France last evening (25 Jan.), after an illegal migration attempt via sea was foiled.
Ukraine s president has thanked Western leaders for sending tanks to support the fight against Russia, but said they needed to be delivered quickly.
The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) recently inquired into the Revenue Administration Management Information System (RAMIS) installed by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) in 2014 by investing approximately Rs. 10 billion.
United Trade Union Alliance convenor Ananda Palitha and Electricity Consumers Association secretary Sanjeewa Dhammika, who were arrested earlier this week on charges of criminal coercion, have been granted bail.
Mazahim Mohamed, the Mayor of Beruwala, has claimed that he was betrayed by the leaders of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) party.
Sri Lanka Police yesterday (25 Jan.) cracked down on a lottery ticket scam in Kurunegala, where over 200 fake tickets were being sold.
China s Export-Import Bank of China (EXIM) has provided Sri Lanka with a debt extension, China s foreign ministry said on Thursday, confirming a Reuters report earlier this week.
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