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Two Palestinian attackers opened fire at a bus stop during morning rush hour at the entrance to Jerusalem on Thursday, killing at least two people and wounding eight others, Israeli police said.
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe left the island this morning (November 30) to attend the COP28 World Leaders' Summit to be held in Dubai, the President's Media Division (PMD) said.The post Sri Lanka President leaves for Dubai to attend the COP28 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- President Ranil to leave for Dubai to attend COP28 climate conference (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil sets off to Dubai (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President leaves for UK to attend Queen’s funeral (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka needs $100 billion to become net zero emitter by 2040, president says (Category: Breaking News)
The former Secretary to the Health Ministry, Janaka Chandragupta has left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) premises after recording a statement.
Speaker of the Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena stated during today s (Nov. 30) parliamentary session that no Member of the Parliament can be sued over the statements they make in the House.
- Conflict of interest bill to tighten MPs standards (Category: Australia, Victoria)
- Parliament sessions end early (Category: Breaking News)
- Tassie sees the greener light (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Sri Lanka goes to the polls (Category: Breaking News)
The Manila city government is looking to preserve the body of Mali, the sole elephant at the Manila Zoo, who died Nov 28.
The programme to establish condom vending machines making it easy for members of the public to have access to condoms as a measure to prevent HIV'AIDS (Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome), says the National STD (Sexually Transmitted Diseases)'AIDS Control Programme.
Israel and Hamas on Thursday agreed to extend their cease-fire by another day, just minutes before it was set to expire.
Shangri-La Colombo welcomed the Christmas season with its Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. From warm smiles to merry moments, the festive spirit in the air made it a truly memorable evening.
- President inspects motorcycle gifted by China (Category: Breaking News)
- Celebrity Chef has a taste of Sri Lanka’s “Gama” food (Category: Breaking News)
- Cinnamon Grand Colombo hosts Christmas Cake Mixing event (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Serenity by Indi’ Spring and Summer 2024 fashion show (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has left the island to attend the COP28 World Leaders Summit to be held in Dubai, UAE, the President s Media Division (PMD) said.
Commissioner General of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) Nishantha Anuruddha Weerasinghe states that all the driving licenses which could not be printed due to the non-availability of printers would be issued within the next 06 months.
The Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau (SLFEB) has contributed a total of Rs.07 billion to the NTreasury this year, with a formal presentation of a Rs.04 billion cheque was presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe by the Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment, Mr. Manusha Nanayakkara, yesterday afternoon (29) at the Presidential Secretariat.
- Banks loosen tight fists (Category: Business)
- Defence tops 2010 budget (Category: Breaking News)
- Speed thrills; cost kills (Category: Breaking News)
- Grant Aid Down 48% (Category: Breaking News)
A group of 107 students from the Political Science Association and Students’ Parliament of Royal College Colombo had the distinct honour of meeting with President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat, yesterday (29).
- Iowa teacher dies 3 days after testing positive for COVID-19 (Category: USA, Nebraska)
- Iowa teacher dies 3 days after testing positive for COVID-19 (Category: USA, Nebraska)
- Iowa teacher dies 3 days after testing positive for COVID-19 (Category: USA, Nebraska)
- Iowa teacher dies 3 days after testing positive for COVID-19 (Category: USA, Nebraska)
A Comprehensive Overview of the President’s Address and the Path to Economic Sustainability.
State Minister for Provincial Council and Local Government Mr. Janaka Wakkambura announced that President Ranil Wickremesinghe has allocated Rs. 1,500 million for the “Greater Kandy Urban Development Program” in this year’s budget.
For the first time, a Sri Lankan platform at the COP 28 Conference.Three Ministers and two opposition MPs will accompany the President.
Pope Francis is evicting US Cardinal Raymond Burke, an outspoken critic, from his Vatican apartment and revoking his salary. Cardinal Burke is part of a group of American conservatives who have long opposed the Pope’s plans for reforming the Catholic Church. A Vatican source told the BBC that Pope Francis has not yet carried out […]
- Rohit Sharma: The Indian captain who lost cricket World Cup but won hearts (Category: Breaking News)
- Sierra Leone under curfew after inmates freed from Freetown’s Pademba Road Prison (Category: Breaking News)
- How Hamas built a force to attack Israel on 7 October (Category: Breaking News)
- Pope Francis fires Texan bishop after criticism of reforms (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's in-principle pact with creditor nations to restructure its debt prepares the way for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to consider clearing the first review of a bailout next month, the global lender said on Thursday.The post IMF says Sri Lanka debt deal could help board clear first bailout review appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- First review of IMF’s Extended Fund Facility for Sri Lanka to commence today (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF board poised to approve $2.9 billion Sri Lanka bailout (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF to conduct bailout review for Sri Lanka in September (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka seeks 10-year debt moratorium (Category: Breaking News)
Today (November 30) is the final day for players to register for the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction. Players are required to submit their names along with No Objection Certificates (NOCs) through their respective boards. The auction is scheduled for December 19. With expectations of over 700 players registering for the auction, this time, some […]
- Karunaratne pushes for increase in priority to Test cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- Mathews becomes first batter to be timed out in international cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- Dasun Shanaka ruled out of World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Kohli, Gill hundreds power India to 390 (Category: Breaking News)
At least 20 people have sustained injuries after a bus veered off the road and toppled in Sinhapura, Welikanda this morning (Nov.30), Ada Derana learns.
The Ella - Wellawaya road has completely been blocked due to an earth slip in the upper area of the Ravana Falls, this morning (Nov.30).
Sri Lanka s in-principle pact with creditor nations to restructure its debt prepares the way for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to consider clearing the first review of a bailout next month, the global lender said on Thursday.
Australian Police are pushing for an apprehended violence order to be taken out against a Sri Lankan cricket star despite him being cleared of sexually assaulting a woman at her Sydney home. Danushka Gunathilaka, 32, was finally allowed to leave Australia in October after about 10 months on bail after he was acquitted following a […]
- Australian Police accused of being unreasonable in Danushka Gunathilaka case (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka to sue Australian authorities (Category: Breaking News)
- Australian woman ‘felt fearful’ for her life during alleged rape by Danushka (Category: Breaking News)
- Police ‘unreasonable’ to charge Danushka Gunathilaka with stealthing: Australian court (Category: Breaking News)
A Sri Lankan judge has been appointed to the Seychelles Court of Appeal, the Seychelles News Agency reported. Two new non-resident judges of the Court of Appeal of Seychelles were sworn in on Wednesday morning at State House in the presence of the Vice-President of Seychelles, Ahmed Afif. The two judges both come from neighbouring nations, with Judge […]
- Sri Lanka ex-Army Commander's appeal against second court martial to be heard on June 04 (Category: Breaking News)
- New Chairman of Sri Lanka Appellate Court takes oaths (Category: Breaking News)
- Lankan sentenced to death (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka's Appeal Court appoints three-judge bench to hear Fonseka's petition (Category: Breaking News)
Self-styled prophet Pastor Jerome Fernando, who was under fire for his controversial comments on religions, has made an appearance at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (Nov.30).
Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has assumed duties in his new role a short while ago.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe is slated to travel to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) today (Nov.30) to attend the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP28).
India is planning to build 10,000 houses in the plantation areas of Sri Lanka as an extension of its housing project in the island nation.
Henry Kissinger, a controversial Nobel Peace Prize winner and diplomatic powerhouse whose service under two presidents left an indelible mark on U.S. foreign policy, died on Wednesday at age 100, according to his geopolitical consulting firm Kissinger Associates Inc.
- Regarding Henry (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- Schererville man, looking for ‘Russian spy’, charged after altercation with gun at Longshot’s bar (Category: USA, Illinois)
- Schererville man, looking for ‘Russian spy’, charged after altercation with gun at Longshot’s bar (Category: USA, Illinois)
- Schererville man, looking for ‘Russian spy’, charged after altercation with gun at Longshot’s bar (Category: USA, Illinois)
The Meteorology Department says showery weather condition is expected to enhance over the island due to an atmospheric disturbance over South-east Bay of Bengal Sea area.
Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died at the age 100. He served as America’s top diplomat and national security adviser during the Nixon and Ford administrations. In a statement, Kissinger Associates, a political consulting firm he founded, said the German-born former diplomat died at his home in Connecticut but did not give […]
- Trump liable for fraud, judge finds in New York civil case (Category: Breaking News)
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- Hezbollah steps back from all-out war on Israel over Gaza – for now (Category: Breaking News)
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