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A 14-hour water cut will be imposed for several areas in Colombo District on Saturday (27), the National Water Supply Drainage Board (NWSDB) says.
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[…]The post Devolution & The Coming Elections appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Implementing 13A: Countering The ‘Separatist’ Bogey (Category: Breaking News)
- 1983: It Haunts Us Still! (Category: Breaking News)
- Abolition Of The Provincial Councils System: Reply To Milinda Moragoda’s Utterance (Category: Breaking News)
- Government Of The Sinhalese, By The Sinhalese & For The Sinhalese (Category: Breaking News)
State revenue of Sri Lanka has reached an impressive Rs. 834 billion in the first quarter of this year, State Minister of Finance, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya announced on Thursday (April 25).The post Sri Lanka’s state revenue surges to record Rs. 834 Billion in first quarter 2024 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- State revenue surged by 6% in Q1 2024 exceeding expectations - Siyambalapitiya (Category: Breaking News)
- Revenue collection exceeds target for first quarter by more than Rs. 45 billion (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Department earns revenue of 105% exceeding expected targets (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Tax revenue surpasses Rs. 3 trillion (Category: Breaking News)
An army soldier died and nine others were injured after a lorry collided with an army cab at Vasanth Nagar in Mankulam early this morning (April 26).The post Army soldier killed, 9 injured in Mankulam cab-lorry collision appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Army soldier killed, 9 injured in Mankulam cab-lorry crash (Category: Breaking News)
- Three killed in accident at Divulapitiya (Category: Breaking News)
- Three persons killed, 8 injured in accident involving 3 vehicles on A9 Road (Category: Breaking News)
- Cab driver killed and another injured in roadside accident (Category: Breaking News)
In the first quarter of 2024, state revenue has reached an impressive Rs. 834 billion, says State Minister of Finance, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya. This achievement not only surpasses the projected revenue but also indicates a growth of 6%, he added.
Vanuatu, ranked 30th, stunned Zimbabwe (12th) on the opening day of the Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier by beating them by six wickets after bowling them out for their lowest T20I score of 61. The result will rank among the biggest sporting success stories of Vanuatu, a small island nation with a population of little […]
- Angelo Mathews back in T20I squad after three-year absence (Category: Breaking News)
- Alyssa Healy, Annabel Sutherland lead clinical Australia to another series win (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh look to remedy home record as rivalry with Sri Lanka heats up (Category: Breaking News)
- Robinson’s fifty and O’Rourke’s three-for give New Zealand unassailable 2-1 lead (Category: Breaking News)
by Reemus Fernando Nannapura MV, Bibila athlete Madushani Herath won the women’s triple jump silver medal as she achieved her personal best at the Asian Junior Athletics Championship in Dubai on Wednesday. The athlete trained by M.G.K. Kumara cleared a distance of 13.01 metres in her penultimate jump to settle for the silver medal behind […]
- Shesha shines for Lyceum (Category: Breaking News)
- Thushen dazzles against seniors with record-breaking feat (Category: Breaking News)
- Nethmika, Dharshana shine with record breaking feats (Category: Breaking News)
- Nethmika and Sachintha brighten day one (Category: Breaking News)
Electricity trade unions have announced plans to pursue legal action against the Sri Lanka Electricity Bill, which was presented in Parliament on Thursday (April 25).The post Electricity trade unions to take legal action against Sri Lanka Electricity Bill appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Legal action on private pension (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka power sector trade unionists accuse authorities of suppressing workers (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka's Electricity Board employees to report sick on August 03 (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. pay hike rejected by workers (Category: Breaking News)
Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has responded to allegations made against him by Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith regarding the Easter Sunday suicide bombings.The post Gotabaya Rajapaksa refutes Cardinal Ranjith’s allegations on Easter Sunday Attacks appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Easter attacks- Gotabaya responds to allegations made by Cardinal Ranjith (Category: Breaking News)
- Former President Maithripala says “Cardinal wants me hanged over Easter Sunday attacks” (Category: Breaking News)
- Gotabaya Rajapaksa responds to allegations made by Channel 4 on Easter Sunday attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP gives Cardinal written assurance over Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
Popular tutor and author, Upul Shantha Sannasgala, has been arrested today (April 25) on allegations of financial misconduct.The post Upul Shantha Sannasgala arrested appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Upul Shantha Sannasgala arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- Popular tutor Upul Shantha arrested and granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
- Vassana Sihinaya coming soon (Category: Entertainment)
- Minister appreciates APLA decision (Category: Breaking News)
The opening day of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2024 saw Sri Lanka and Ireland notch up convincing victories to top their respective groups. Eimear Richardson starred with an all-round performance for Ireland in their win over UAE while Sri Lanka’s bowlers shone as they bowled Thailand out for 55 at the Tolerance […]
- Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Thai Airways International Signs General Sales Agency (GSA) Agreement with MAC Holdings Private ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Rare Test feat matched as Sri Lanka rack up huge total (Category: Breaking News)
- Nepal batsman Airee smashes six sixes in an over (Category: Breaking News)
Non Cabinet Minister of State Plantation Enterprises Reforms and State Minister of Finance, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, announced that in the first quarter of this year, state revenue has reached an impressive Rs. 834 billion. This achievement not only surpasses the projected revenue but also indicates a growth of 6%. The state minister emphasized that with prudent financial management and a consiste...
- Sri Lanka’s United Motors Lanka’s net profit rise by 71% (Category: Breaking News)
- State revenue in first quarter of 2024 exceeds expectations – Ranjith Siyambalapitiya (Category: Breaking News)
- State revenue surged by 6% in Q1 2024 exceeding expectations - Siyambalapitiya (Category: Breaking News)
- Revenue collection exceeds target for first quarter by more than Rs. 45 billion (Category: Breaking News)
The Japanese Government has provided a grant of US$3 million through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), to strengthen inland fisheries and improve rural livelihoods in partnership with the Ministry of Fisheries of Sri Lanka.
- Sri Lanka Fisheries Corporation earning a daily profit of 4.5 million (Category: Breaking News)
- Fishy Matter (Category: Business)
- VIDEO: Petition calls for cormorant cull (Category: Technology)
- AUDIO: 'We have to abandon discarding fish' (Category: Technology)
Iran s President Ebrahim Raisi has called for expanding ties with Asian countries, particularly Pakistan and Sri Lanka, to strengthen bilateral, regional, and international cooperation.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the necessity for Global South countries to capitalize on their strengths and collaborate effectively. He underscored the importance of their voices in tackling global challenges like climate change, food security, debt management, digitization, technological advancement, and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
The “Uma Diya Janani” multipurpose development project, marked as a significant irrigation initiative following the Mahaweli movement, was officially handed over to the public yesterday morning (24) by the Presidents of Iran and Sri Lanka. Iranian President Dr. Ibrahim Raisi, attending the event at President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s invitation, received a warm welcome.
- Uma Thurman Is Pregnant! (Category: Breaking News)
- Phase one of Uma Oya project completed  Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Two units of Uma Oya Hydro Power Plant to be added to national grid (Category: Breaking News)
- Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project inaugurated (Category: Breaking News)
The meeting between Iranian President Dr. Ibrahim Raisi who arrived in Sri Lanka to attend the inauguration of the Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project and President Ranil Wickremesinghe took place yesterday (24) afternoon at the Presidential Secretariat.
Australians and Kiwis in Sri Lanka commemorated Anzac Day, Thursday, a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand. Anzac Day broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations and the contribution and suffering of all those who have served. Observed on 25 April each year, Anzac […]
- Sri Lanka thrash Bangladesh by 192 runs to sweep Test series 2-0 (Category: Breaking News)
- India lifts export ban on onions for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Plantation workers stage protest demanding Rs. 1700 wage (Category: Breaking News)
- Taj Samudra celebrates 40 years (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Freedom Party s (SLFP) faction led by Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva has appointed MP Duminda Dissanayake as the party s Acting General Secretary.
The ICCPR Act was weaponized against freedom of expression in Sri Lanka, Amnesty International said in its Annual Report 2023/24. The report noted that in January last year, authorities arrested social media commentator Sepal Amarasinghe for comments made on YouTube deemed offensive to Buddhism. He was only released following an unconditional public apology in February. […]
- BASL raises concerns over barricading of roads leading to Galle Face (Category: Breaking News)
- Road leading to Parliament at Polduwa junction closed (Category: Breaking News)
- Australians warned of protests in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Ban on NPP protest near President’s office and house (Category: Breaking News)
Foreign Minister Ali Sabry is scheduled to leave for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to attend the World Economic Forum’s Special Meeting on Global Cooperation, Growth and Energy for Development which will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 28-29 April 2024. Convened by the World Economic Forum, the Special Meeting in Riyadh is expected to bring […]
- Sri Lanka eyes US$5 billion in foreign funds after debt restructure (Category: Breaking News)
- Ali Sabry to have talks in Doha (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign Minister to have talks in Saudi Arabia (Category: Breaking News)
- Ali Sabry to visit India to attend Raisina Dialogue (Category: Breaking News)
Japan has provided a grant of US$3 million through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), to strengthen inland fisheries and improve rural livelihoods in partnership with the Ministry of Fisheries in Sri Lanka. The US$ 3 million initiative will bolster food and nutritional security and fortify resilience by establishing four community […]
- Japan provides $ 4.6 million through FAO to boost paddy production in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan provides $3M through FAO to strengthen inland fisheries in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan working with UN to empower women in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- UK provides £880,000 to help Sri Lankan fishing community (Category: Breaking News)
Chinese state energy giant Sinopec is pushing for greater access to Sri Lanka s market, where rival India is also seeking to expand its presence, as it looks to build its first fully-controlled overseas refinery, reflecting a change in the firm s global strategy to compensate for slowing demand growth at home.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe appealed to the public not to back another ‘Aragalaya’. He said there is no need to create instability and force the economy to collapse. The President sought support to move forward and create a better Sri Lanka. He was speaking at the opening of the luxury hotel ITC Ratnadipa in Colombo. The […]
- Luxury hotel ITC Ratnadipa opens in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Taj withdrew from Nuwara Eliya following public protests (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to hold Foreign Office Consultations with Kazakhstan (Category: Breaking News)
- New DG appointed to Bribery or Corruption commission (Category: Breaking News)
The luxury hotel ITC Ratnadipa was declared open by President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Colombo, Thursday. The flagship hospitality icon of ITC Hotels was inaugurated in the presence of Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dinesh Gunewardena, Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha and Sanjiv Puri, Chairman and Managing Director, ITC Ltd, India. The luxury […]
- ITC Ratnadipa, Colombo welcomes Sujeet Kumar as General Manager (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘ITC Ratnadipa Colombo’ opens (Category: Breaking News)
- Super-luxury hotel ITC Ratnadipa Colombo declared open (Category: Breaking News)
- අහස යා කළ Ratnadipa (Category: Sinhala)
‘ITC Ratnadipa Colombo’ the 352 room super luxury hotel was declared open by President Ranil Wickremesinghe today (25). ITC’s Hotel Group one of India’s leading luxury hotel chains, is reported to have invested close to US $ 500 million through it’s subsidiary Welcom Hotels Lanka.
- Unarmed man robs Lonsdale Hotel (Category: South Australia)
- Man found dead at local hotel likely overdosed on heroin, police say (Category: USA, Indiana)
- Man found dead at local hotel likely overdosed on heroin, police say (Category: USA, Indiana)
- Man found dead at local hotel likely overdosed on heroin, police say (Category: USA, Indiana)
Sri Lanka and Singapore have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a view to working together to promote the boating and yachting industries.
Sri Lanka s Foreign Minister Ali Sabry is scheduled to leave for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to attend the World Economic Forum s Special Meeting on Global Cooperation, Growth and Energy for Development which will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 28-29 April 2024.
President Ebrahim Raisi has stated improved relations between Iran and Sri Lanka in various fields would benefit the two countries and the Indian Ocean region.
The importers have stated that a final decision regarding reducing the prices of imported milk powder has yet to be made.The post Imported milk powder price reduction uncertain amidst importers’ disagreement appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Imported milk powder prices to reduce from today (April 01) (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to increase Imported milk powder prices (Category: Breaking News)
- Prices of imported milk powder to be reduced from 15th May, 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Milk powder prices going to decrease (Category: Breaking News)
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