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Chairman of the Election Commission R. M. A. L. Rathnayake has said it is the responsibility of the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Pradeep Yasarathna, to decide on President’s Chief of Staff (CoS) Sagala Ratnayake’s status. Rathnayake said so in response to The Island query whether the President’s [R...
One-time Chairman of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) DEW Gunasekera yesterday (21) said that he was disappointed by the disruption of the vital House committee over the appointment of SLPP lawmaker Rohitha Abeygunawardena as its head. Kalutara District MP Abeygunawardena was elected Chairman, COPE, on 07 March, this year by a majority vote. The […]
By Rathindra Kuruwita The ongoing battle for control of the SLFP took an unexpected turn, on Sunday (21), with the Executive Committee of the party appointing Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe as the Acting Chairman of the party. Dr. Rajapakshe contested the last general election on the SLPP ticket.The SLFP Executive Committee was convened by […]
Weather forecast issued at 05.30am on 22nd April 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Ampara district during the morning. Showers or thundershowers will occur in the Western coastal areas during the morning and at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, […]
By Norman Palihawadana Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith yesterday (21) said the leaders of all faiths had joined the Galle Face protest campaign, but the Catholics had been singled out for criticism. Declaring that the protest campaign had been fueled by the economic crisis, the Cardinal emphasised that justice was yet to be served […]
by PRIYAN DE SILVA Seven persons, including an eight-year-old girl, were killed and more than 20 others injured, some critically, in an accident during the Fox Hill Supercross at Diyathalawa on Sunday (21) afternoon. The Fox Hill Supercross was held, after a lapse of five years, by the Sri Lanka Military Academy, in collaboration of the Sri […]
A Foreign Ministry delegation is currently in New Zealand to discuss the opening of a new diplomatic mission there.A spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry said that an official delegation, led by Director General, Overseas Assets Management and Development Division of the Ministry, Pradeepa Saram, was there to discuss matters related to the opening of the […]
By A Special Sports Correspondent St. Peter’s College did well to beat Royal College Colombo 10-5 in the final of the all-island ‘Elite Rugby Sevens’ and clinch the Cup Championship at Royal Sports Complex in Colombo on Sunday (April 21). St. Peter’s did well to survive a scary second half where they were down to […]
The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara and Anuradhapura districts after 2.00 p.m.
The United States Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and Sri Lanka Navy will partner for the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Sri Lanka 2024 exercise from April 22-26 in Trincomalee.
The Government is maintaining a deafening silence on the investigations over a number of emblematic cases. Current President then Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had in 2015 assured justice over the murders, including that of former Editor Lasantha Wickrematunge and rugger player Wasim Thajudeen. However, President Wickremesinghe and his administration have not provided any assurances to [R...
At least seven people were killed and over 20 others sustained injuries when a car went off track and crashed into a group of spectators at the Fox Hill Super Cross race in Diyatalawa. The Police said that a child was among those killed in the accident. Four of the victims are officials of the […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) commended Sri Lanka on the hard-won economic gains. First Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, Gita Gopinath said that she really appreciated meeting Sri Lanka’s State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe and Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe. “I commended them on hard-won economic gains in the past year. The road ahead […]
India and Sri Lanka have begun joint work to establish a land bridge, the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha said. The High Commissioner said the land bridge will help promote tourism between the two countries. He said the land bridge between both countries will be a game changer and will bring […]
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The US and Sri Lankan navies are to cooperate to address maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific. From April 22-26 in Trincomalee, the United States Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and Sri Lanka Navy will partner for the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Sri Lanka 2024 exercise. CARAT Sri Lanka will feature the expertise of […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe declared the government s commitment to ensuring inclusivity in strengthening the country s economy, prioritizing both economic growth and citizen welfare. He emphasized the need to distribute economic benefits equitably among all citizens, acknowledging the impact of recent economic challenges on everyone.
The United Nations on Sunday urged Sri Lanka to bridge its Âaccountability deficit and ensure justice as the country commemorated the 279 victims of its worst-ever attack against civilians five years ago.
Sri Lanka s fiscal landscape remains challenging as it continues to struggle with meeting its revenue to GDP target for the 33rd consecutive year. The recently released ÂState of the Budget Report 2024 by Verité Research underscores this persistent issue, offering a comprehensive analysis of Sri Lanka s fiscal health.
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited the Ambewela Dairy Farm, which boasts state-of-the-art technology, this morning (20) to assess its advancement. This visit marks the President’s return to the farm since his sudden inspection visit in December 2022. The President reviewed the progress of the development initiatives and inspected the premises where the dairy cows are kept. […]
Almost half of China s major cities are sinking, putting millions of locals at risk of flooding, according to a new study published in the journal Science this week.
The House of Representatives has finally approved billions of dollars in new US military aid for Ukraine to help combat Russia’s invasion. The much-delayed measure had vocal opponents in Congress and it took a fragile bipartisan deal to get the $61bn (£49bn) package through. Republicans said more than a third would be dedicated to replenishing […]
By N Sathiya Moorthy Closer the presidential election gets, the more complex it is getting. Of course, it has always been the case, including the question if the parliamentary polls should precede presidential election. In the past, incumbent Presidents and their ruling coalition alone used to be pressured over the question but this time round, it […]
Plantation workers staged a protest today demanding a Rs. 1700 daily wage. Hundreds of plantation workers took to the streets in the estates and staged a protest. The plantation workers protested against plantation companies, accusing them of refusing to agree to the wage hike. A number of Tamil political parties, including the Ceylon Workers Congress, […]
At least seven people were killed and over 20 others sustained injuries when a car went off track and crashed into a group of spectators at the Fox Hill Super Cross race in Diyatalawa. The Police said that a child was among those killed in the accident. Four of the victims are officials of the racing […]
Three people, including two children, were killed in an accident involving a three-wheeler on the Elpitiya – Aviththawa road. The Police said the three-wheeler was involved in a head-on collision with a lorry. Among those killed were a 10-year-old boy and a 07 year old girl who were in the three-wheeler. The Police said that the […]
The United Nations (UN) says Sri Lanka suffers from a continuing accountability deficit, be it for alleged war crimes, more recent human rights violations, corruption or abuse of power. Speaking at a mass held in Colombo to commemorate the victims of the Easter Sunday attacks, the UN resident coordinator in Sri Lanka, Marc-André Franche, reiterated […]
The total number of deaths reported in the tragic accident that took place during the ÂFox Hill Super Cross 2024Â racing event in Diyatalawa has climbed to 07, the Police Media Division confirmed.
Six people died in an accident during the 'Fox Hill SuperCross 2024' racing event held in Diyatalawa today (April 21).The post Six killed, 21 injured in accident during ‘Fox Hill Super Cross’ in Diyatalawa appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.