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Sri Lanka began the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group (IMF/WBG) Spring Meetings with a productive bilateral discussion with Kenji Okamura, the Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, according to State Minister of Finance, Shehan Semasinghe.The post Sri Lanka commences IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings with positive bilateral talks appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking New...
Several major water and energy projects are going to be inaugurated by the presidents of Iran and Sri Lanka in the near future, Iranian media reported.The post Iranian President to inaugurate ‘Uma Oya’ project during Sri Lanka visit appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
The police have arrested the owner of a street food stall in Aluthkade (Hulftsdorp) for price-gouging and verbally harassing a foreigner.
The founder of the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement of Sri Lanka, Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne passed away at a private hospital in Colombo today (16) according to family sources. He was 93 at the time of his demise.
Former Deputy Minister Palitha Thewarapperuma passed away after being electrocuted, the Police said. The former United National Party (UNP) MP was electrocuted in his garden and was admitted to hospital. He passed away on admission to the Kalutara Hospital. Thewarapperuma was appointed as the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Wayamba Development and Cultural Affairs in […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe assured solutions to plantation workers during a walk along the Pekoe Trail in Nuwara Eliya. The “Pekoe Trail” spans 300+ km through the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka, regarded as one of Asia’s best-kept secret routes. Originating from the renowned city of Kandy, it extends south towards the Hatton and Horton Plains […]
Heavy rains and flash floods have swept parts of the Gulf region, killing at least 18 people in Oman and causing travel disruption in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In Oman, the death toll announced on Tuesday included at least nine schoolchildren and their driver whose vehicle was washed away by the floodwaters in Samad […]
Former Deputy Minister and former UNP parliamentarian Palitha Thewarapperuma has passed away under tragic circumstances at the age of 64 years, according to sources.
On 19 April, Indians will begin choosing a new parliament for the next five years, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks a third consecutive term. Opinion polls put his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies ahead. They are up against the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (India), which groups more than two dozen opposition […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited the Court Lodge Estate, owned by the Udupusellawa Plantation Company in Nuwara Eliya this morning (16) to explore opportunities for the revival of the tourism industry around the picturesque hills of Nuwara Eliya. The President commenced his journey by traversing a distance of 3.2km along the historic Pekoe Trail. The “Pekoe […]
The founder of the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement of Sri Lanka, Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne, passed away, his family announced. He was 92-years-old. He passed away at a private hospital in Colombo, Tuesday. Ariyaratne was nominated to the Constitutional Council as a civil representative in 2015. He received the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Community Leadership in 1969, […]
Sri Lanka’s Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has not ruled out contesting the presidential polls. Rajapakshe said that he has been invited by a group of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) members and religious leaders to contest to be the next President. The Justice Minister said that he will carefully consider the invitation and decide soon. […]
Former Deputy Minister and former UNP parliamentarian Palitha Thewarapperuma has passed away at the age of 64 years, sources told Ada Derana.
The founder of the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement of Sri Lanka, Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne has passed away at the age of 93.
The Meteorology Department has issued a Heat Index Advisory for Northern, North-central, Eastern and North-Western provinces and Gampaha, Colombo districts for tomorrow (17).
The Road Development Authority (RDA) says the expressways have generated an income of Rs. 235 million within the past six days from 10 - 15 April.
The US Embassy in Canberra is warning its citizens to ‘remain vigilant’ if travelling to Australia. The updated travel advice was issued on its website in response to the Bondi Junction attack. It urges US citizens to be aware of their surroundings and practice sound personal security and situational awareness. They have advised particular caution […]
The government of Sri Lanka has concluded the initial restricted discussions with nine members of the Steering Committee of the Ad Hoc Group of Bondholders regarding its international sovereign bonds (ISBs).
At least 39 people have been killed in Pakistan after days of unusually heavy rains battered the country s southwest.
Yiva Ceylon, an innovative self-care brand, proudly announces its official launch, offering meticulously crafted skincare solutions deeply rooted in the rich heritage of Ceylonese traditions. Under the guiding principle of ‘Consciously Curated Ceylonese Self-care guiding principle,’ Yiva Ceylon emerges as a beacon of sustainable beauty, championing local produce and traditional ingredi...
Sri Lanka has failed to strike an agreement on restructuring about US$12 billion of debt with its bondholders, the Government said on Tuesday (Apr 16). “The steering committee did not agree to extension of restricted discussions,” it said in a regulatory filing. Following talks with bondholders on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund and […]
Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe says he has received several requests urging him to run for president in the upcoming election.
Denmark’s historic old stock exchange building in the centre of Copenhagen has been engulfed by fire. The 17th Century Børsen is one of the city’s oldest buildings and onlookers gasped as its iconic spire collapsed in the flames. Everyone inside the building was able to leave and people rushed to rescue some of its historic […]
When women in Pakistan held protests on International Women’s Day on March 8 this year, they did not just seek basic rights but also demanded the elimination of bonded labour.[1] The practice of bonded labour is widespread in Pakistan and is causing huge injustice to poor, helpless people despite the legal protection against modern-day slavery. […]
State Minister Chamara Sampath Dasanayake escaped unhurt after his vehicle caught fire in Bandarawela. The State Minister had been travelling to Ella, Tuesday, when the vehicle suddenly caught fire. The Sri Lankan State Minister and his driver managed to escape unhurt. Area residents and the fire brigade together with the Police extinguished the flames. (Colombo […]
Australian police have declared Monday’s stabbing at a Sydney church a religiously motivated “terrorist act”. A 16-year-old boy was arrested after a bishop, a priest and churchgoers were attacked during mass at the Assyrian Christ The Good Shepherd Church. At least four people suffered “non-life-threatening” injuries, police say. The attacker was also hurt. The incide...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Sri Lanka discussed the next steps to finalize the 2nd Review of the IMF programme. The discussion took place between State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe and IMF Executive Director for India and Sri Lanka Dr. Krishnamurthy Subramanian. “It is always a pleasure to meet with Dr. Krishnamurthy Subramanian, […]
Dogs will soon be able to experience their own “furst” class flight with the launch of the world’s first jet charter company specifically designed for man’s best friend on 23rd May. BARK, the dog toy company that coordinates the popular treat subscription BarkBox, is partnering with a jet charter service to take away the challenges […]
A 52-year-old man was hacked to death with a sharp weapon in Borupana, Rathmalana early this morning (16).
At least 17 people have died in flash floods triggered by heavy rain across Oman since Sunday, the country s National Committee for Emergency Management (NCEM) reports.