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Jos Buttler smashed a century – his second of the season – and nullified Sunil Narine’s first triple-figure score in the tournament to pave the way for the joint-highest run-chase in IPL history. Narine’s reprise of the opening role for KKR hit a new peak as the West Indian scored 109 off 56. KKR, backed […]
- Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer outmuscle Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Chinnaswamy (Category: Breaking News)
- Parag, Chahal make it two in two for Rajasthan Royals (Category: Breaking News)
- Rashid, Tewatia star in Gujarat Titan’s Jaipur heist (Category: Breaking News)
- Buttler’s sixth ton trumps Kohli’s eighth as Royals go four-from-four (Category: Breaking News)
The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 p.m.
A 31-year-old from Wariyapola has been arrested for allegedly singing a distorted version of the popular New Year song Soorya Mangalya by Rohana Beddage and sharing it on social media, police said.
By Rathindra Kuruwita About 11 office trains were cancelled yesterday morning (16) because a large number of locomotive operators and train guards didn’t report to duty, Deputy General Manager of Railways N.J Indipolage, said. Trains departing Colombo Fort to Moratuwa, Panadura, Wadduwa, Negombo, Ambepussa, Padukka and Ragama were cancelled, as a result. Indipolage said that […]
- All office trains in operation from next Monday (Category: Breaking News)
- All office trains in operation from next Monday (Category: Breaking News)
- All office trains in operation from next Monday (Category: Breaking News)
- Trains operating on coastal line delayed (Category: Breaking News)
WB: Sri Lanka needs ‘robust and credible structural reforms’ Poverty in Sri Lanka has increased over the past four years, from 11 percent in 2019 to 26 percent in 2024, and the country needs ‘robust and credible structural reforms,’ says the latest report released by the World Bank. The WB report, titled ‘Sri Lanka Development […]
- More than a quarter of Lankans living in poverty – World Bank (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s economy shows signs of stabilization, but poverty to remain elevated (Category: Breaking News)
- Poverty, Aswesuma and food security (Category: Breaking News)
- WB predicts Lanka’s poverty will increase to 28% in 2023 from 25% recorded last year (Category: Breaking News)
By Saman Indrajith A group of government and opposition MPs are planning to meet the House Committee, which is responsible for MPs’ amenities, seeking duty free vehicle permits entitled to them as in the past when parliament meets next week, parliament. The group comprising most backbencher MPs would seek a meeting with Speaker Mahinda Yapa […]
- Duty-free permits for lawmakers and House officials: Govt. sidesteps several RTI queries (Category: Breaking News)
- No current MPs have requested for duty free vehicle permits  Acting Finance Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- A subterfuge to deny General Fonseka of the duty free vehicle permit which all MPs are entitled... (Category: Breaking News)
- MPs peddle excuses on bikes (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
The government of Sri Lanka has announced that it held restricted discussions over the past three weeks (the “Restricted Period”) with nine members of the steering committee who agreed to take part in the restricted discussions (the “Steering Committee”) of the Ad Hoc Group of Bondholders (the “Group”, and together with Sri Lanka, the “Parties”) of [...
- McEnany’s MLB husband tells his side of White House briefing room incident (Category: USA, New York)
- McEnany’s MLB husband tells his side of White House briefing room incident (Category: USA, New York)
- McEnany’s MLB husband tells his side of White House briefing room incident (Category: USA, New York)
- McEnany’s MLB husband tells his side of White House briefing room incident (Category: USA, New York)
By Dr B. J. C. Perera MBBS(Cey), DCH(Cey), DCH(Eng), MD(Paed), MRCP(UK), FRCP(Edin), FRCP(Lon), FRCPCH(UK), FSLCPaed, FCCP, Hony FRCPCH(UK), Hony. FCGP(SL) Specialist Consultant Paediatrician and Honorary Senior Fellow, Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. People of Sri Lanka talking about philanthropy might come as a total surprise to most of you. With all […...
- More virulent than Covid! (Category: Breaking News)
- A Dignified Closure To A Covid-19 Death Of A Sri Lankan Muslim In The UK (Category: Breaking News)
- A Dignified Closure To A Covid-19 Death Of A Sri Lankan Muslim In The UK (Category: Breaking News)
- A Dignified Closure To A Covid-19 Death Of A Sri Lankan Muslim In The UK (Category: Breaking News)
Apropos our lead story headlined ‘SLPP MP’s violent death during Aragalaya: Govt. should be ashamed of delay in serving justice’, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles said that the trial against those accused of the killing of Polonnaruwa District MP was continuing.
By Norman Palihawadane Primary Industries State Minister Chamara Sampath Dassanyake and his driver escaped unhurt when the official vehicle they were travelling in caught fire at Halpe, in Ella, in the early hours of yesterday. As per the preliminary investigations, a technical defect had caused the fire. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. yesterday while […]
- Firefighters Battle House Fire In Duluth Overnight (Category: USA, Georgia)
- Total fire bans in three districts (Category: South Australia)
- Omaha fire crews battle duplex fire (Category: USA, Nebraska)
- Investigation into deadly fire in Manchester (Category: USA, New Hampshire)
The government of India has lifted the export ban on onions for Sri Lanka, with export of up to 10000 MT permitted, the Indian HC announced here on Monday. The exemption for Sri Lanka reiterated India’s Neighbourhood First policy, adding to the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festivities here, the HC said.
Sri Lanka has released 38 Indian fishermen who had been arrested while poaching in Sri Lankan territorial waters, a statement issued by New Delhi said. Indian authorities said that they were repatriated on April 3 and 16 in two batches – 19 each amidst the ongoing BJP attacks on Congress-DMK alliance over giving up Katchatheevu, […]
- Indian fisherman arrested on poaching vessel tests positive for COVID-19 (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian fisherman arrested on poaching vessel tests positive for COVID-19 (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian fisherman arrested on poaching vessel tests positive for COVID-19 (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian fisherman arrested on poaching vessel tests positive for COVID-19 (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Manufacturing (PMI – Manufacturing) for March 2024 recorded the highest values recorded in three years, the latest data by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) shows. PMI – Manufacturing recorded an index value of 62.5 in March, compared to 56 in February. The CBSL said all sub-indices expanded […]
- Decline in consumers’ purchasing power hits manufacturing sector (Category: Breaking News)
- Manufacturing and Services PMIs rise in December 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- CB says a big drop in inflation this month (Category: Breaking News)
- Manufacturing sector suffers setback in September (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka informed the G-24 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors that the country’s economy has now stabilised. State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe told the delegates during the IMF/WB Spring meetings in Washington that the growth momentum in Sri Lanka has commenced. “Highlighted the deep and wide ranging economic reform programme adopted to address […]
- IMF and Sri Lanka discuss next steps to finalize 2nd Review (Category: Breaking News)
- Thai Airways resumes daily flights to Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Indigo commences direct flights between Mumbai-Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Protest staged in parts of Sri Lanka on Independence Day (Category: Breaking News)
Mitchell Starc has continued to struggle in the IPL despite his record-setting price tag, producing a poor bowling performance against Rajasthan Royals. The left-arm quick went for $4.43 million AUD at the auction to sign with Kolkata Knight Riders, but has managed just five wickets at 46.40 across six games. Starc’s latest effort saw him go 0-50 off four […]
- Sri Lankan asylum seekers in Australia push for permanent visas (Category: Breaking News)
- Nissanka ton helps Sri Lanka level Bangladesh series (Category: Breaking News)
- Social media companies on notice over extremist threats (Category: Breaking News)
- Nepal batsman Airee smashes six sixes in an over (Category: Breaking News)
The US and the EU are considering rapid new sanctions against Iran in the wake of Tehran’s large-scale air attack on Israel at the weekend. As Israel’s war cabinet met for a third day in a row to consider its response to the Iranian assault, which was launched in retaliation for Israel’s strike on an Iranian diplomatic facility in […]
- Biden expects Iran to attack Israel ‘sooner than later’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister continues attack on Canada (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel accused of deadly strike on Iranian consulate in Syria (Category: Breaking News)
- US and UK strikes target Houthi rebels in Yemen (Category: Breaking News)
Heavy rain has battered some Gulf states, causing flash flooding across the region and leading to flights to the world’s busiest international airport being diverted. Dubai Airport said operations were “temporarily diverted” – though they have since restarted. Authorities in Oman said at least 18 people had been killed by floods. Several states recorded nearly […]
- Four paratroopers injured during Independence Day rehearsals (Category: Breaking News)
- Colombo street vendor who threatened tourist granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil assures to protect rights of children and elderly (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourist loses leg in gruesome travelator accident at Thai airport (Category: Breaking News)
A street food vendor in Colombo has been arrested for harassing a tourist and attempting to charge Rs. 1,900 for a Kottu. The street food vendor was seen on a video which went viral on social media attempting to charge Rs. 1,900 for a Kottu, a popular meal in Sri Lanka. On suspicion the tourist […]
- Colombo street vendor who threatened tourist granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
- NASA includes Sri Lankan in crew for simulated Mars journey (Category: Breaking News)
- Three leading international firms offer advice to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith ready to battle Anura in presidential debate (Category: Breaking News)
Heat index Advisory issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre At 4.00 p.m. on 16 April 2024, valid for 17 April 2024 Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is expected to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Northern, North-central, Eastern and North-Western provinces and Gampaha, Colombo districts. The Heat […]
- Heat Index at ‘caution’ level in North-western, Southern provinces and Rathnapura, Mannar Distri... (Category: Breaking News)
- Heat Index at ‘caution’ level in Western, North-western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces and... (Category: Breaking News)
- Heat Index at ‘caution’ level in Western, North-western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces and... (Category: Breaking News)
- Heat Index at ‘Caution’ level in North-western, Western, Southern, Sabaragamuwa provinces and An... (Category: Breaking News)
Heavy rains and flooding persisted at Dubai International Airport (DXB), causing disruptions late into Tuesday evening. Operations halted for 25 mins in the afternoon, with 45 flights cancelled by 5-15 pm, a DXB spokesperson told Gulf News.
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. He embarked on this journey by traversing the Pekoe Trail.
The inaugural Sri Lanka-Kyrgyz Republic Foreign Office consultations have successfully concluded in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on 15 April.
Former Parliamentarian Palitha Thewarapperuma died from electrocution this evening (April 16), at the age of 64.The post Palitha Thewarapperuma passes away appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Former Member of Parliament Palitha Thewarapperuma passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Former MP Palitha Thewarapperuma passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Thewarapperuma allowed to attend Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Thewarapperuma allowed to attend Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne, the founder of the Sarvodaya Movement, has passed away at the age of 92 while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Colombo.The post Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne passes away appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Founder of the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement of Sri Lanka Dr A T Ariyaratne passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Sarvodaya founder Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Virtuous society can be built through understanding – PM (Category: Breaking News)
- Sarvodaya movement founder Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne passed way (Category: Breaking News)
Reuters reports that Sri Lanka has turned down a restructuring plan proposed by international bondholders to address its $12 billion debt, thereby endangering crucial International Monetary Fund (IMF) aid and further delaying the resolution of its ongoing two-year debt crisis.The post Sri Lanka debt restructuring stumbles as government rejects bondholders’ proposal appeared first on ONLANKA ...
- Sri Lanka confident of meeting conditions for IMF funding soon – report (Category: Breaking News)
- Global investors and Sri Lanka officials set for second round of Bond Restructuring talks (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bondholders ready for debt restructuring talks with authorities (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bondholders sent $12 billion debt rework proposal to government, sources say (Category: Breaking News)
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP, Harshana Rajakaruna, emphasized today (April 16) the need for Sri Lanka to maintain a cautious and neutral stance in international relations, particularly highlighting the importance of not getting involved in global conflicts.The post Sri Lanka must stay neutral in world conflicts – Harshana Rajakaruna appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking Ne...
- Going Green (Category: Business)
- Emission Focus (Category: Business)
- President must decide whether Rajapaksas are worth more than Sri Lankans – Harshana (Category: Breaking News)
- Speaker appoints PSC to probe country’s bankruptcy (Category: Breaking News)
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...
- Sri Lanka makes significant progress at the World Bank – IMF spring meetings in Washington (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF and Sri Lanka discuss steps to be taken to secure funds (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan delegation calls on top IMF, World Bank officials at 2024 Spring Meetings (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF wants social stability maintained in order to help Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
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.
- Work on Uma Oya launched. It will irrigate 10,000 acres and generate 120 MW of power (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran’s President to visit Sri Lanka and launch several water projects (Category: Breaking News)
- Iranian President to inaugurate Uma Oya project during Sri Lanka visit (Category: Breaking News)
- President appreciates Iran’s assistance (Category: Business)
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.
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