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The year 2024 is already seeing a turnaround for private equity deals with Sri Lanka expecting deals amounting up to USD 250 million, says the Hong Kong-based merchant banking firm MCM Partners.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe inaugurated the “M. H. Omar Liver Care Facility”, at the Centre for Liver Diseases in Colombo North Teaching Hospital, Ragama today (26). The “M. H. Omar Liver Care Facility” was made possible by the generous donation of Rs 2.5 billion from the M. H. Omar Foundation. The state-of-the-art facility stands as a […]
The High Commission of India, in partnership with Sri Lanka s Ministry of Technology organised a conference on Digital Public Infrastructure today in Colombo on Tuesday (March 26).
Chinese Premier Li Qiang held talks with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena on Tuesday in Beijing.
Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says he will not resign over the controversy surrounding the salary hike for employees of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). Speaking to reporters in Colombo today, Weerasinghe defended the pay hike saying it was legal. He also refused to respond to claims the Central Bank had fallen […]
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced the upcoming Women s Asia Cup 2024, scheduled to take place in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, from July 19th to July 28th, 2024.
Moves to legalize abortion in Sri Lanka was blocked by religious leaders, Justice Minister Wijeydasa Rajapaksha said. Rajapaksha said that when he was the Justice Minister in 2015 medical and legal experts had recommended legalizing abortion, especially in rape cases. The Minister recalled that a Bill was drafted and consultations took place. However, he said […]
A major bridge in the US collapsed after being hit by a Colombo bound ship, sending several vehicles and people into the river. Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace said two people had so far been pulled from the water, one in a serious condition and the other not seriously injured. Wallace said during a press […]
Special security arrangements will be in place for church services on Easter Sunday, the Sri Lanka Police said. The Police media unit said that Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon had given instructions for a special security plan to be implemented on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said that the […]
The government is eyeing to promote the registration of ships under the Sri Lankan flag in a bid to general direct and indirect employment opportunities.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation to invite expressions of interest and proposals from qualified domestic and foreign institutions to promote the registration of ships under the Sri Lankan flag and to select the most suitable institutions on the recommendation of the Procurement Committee, consequent […]
India considers Arunachal Pradesh to be an essential part of the country and insists that using different names for the area does not change the fact that it belongs to India, writes Dr. Maheep In a clear statement on Wednesday, the U.S. State Department confirmed that the U.S. government considers Arunachal Pradesh to be an […]
In its quest to challenge Western hegemony in global governance and make itself more representative of the Global South, BRICS has begun to expand itself, including more new member nations. The expansion has led to a formal request by Pakistan to join BRICS in late 2023. This has led to discourse and speculations by scholars, […]
BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles and power batteries, became the world’s first automaker to roll off its 7 millionth new energy vehicle, the DENZA N7, which was unveiled at its Jinan factory in China, symbolizing another groundbreaking accomplishment for the brand. BYD reached the production of 1 millionth NEV in May […]
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the resolution furnished by the President in his office as the Minister of Technology to implement the “The National Digital Economic Strategy for Sri Lanka – 2030”
The Governor of Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe on Tuesday (March 26), asserted that he would not resign over the controversy surrounding the salary increase.
The Sri Lankan Government is going to amend the National Minimum Wage of Workers Act to increase the monthly basic salary and daily wage of workers.The post Sri Lanka Government proposes Rs. 5,000 increase in monthly basic salary appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
An investigation has been launched following the disappearance of a T-56 firearm of a police officer on duty at the guard room at the entrance to the Wilgamuwa police station in Matale.The post T-56 firearm goes missing from Wilgamuwa Police Station appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
The Sri Lankan government has decided to distribute rice to as many as 2.8 million low-income families, as stated by Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya.The post Sri Lanka Government to provide 20kg of rice to low-income families appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Sri Lanka Police is organizing a special security plan to be set in place at churches across the country in view of the upcoming Good Friday and Easter Sunday, as per the instructions of Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon.
Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe assured that the election amendment bills presented to Parliament are not anticipated to result in any postponement of elections.The post No Elections postponements expected due to Electoral Amendments – Minister of Justice appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Sri Lankan singer Chandra Kumara Kandanarachchi passed away this morning (March 26) at the age of 76.The post Singer Chandra Kumara Kandanarachchi passes away appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says the country s trade services, mainly earnings from tourism have recovered significantly during the first two months of 2024, while the positive momentum of workers remittances also continued.
Veteran Sri Lankan singer Chandra Kumara Kandanarachchi passed away on Tuesday morning (March 26). He was aged 76 at the time of his demise.
The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to reduce the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) of the Central Bank by 50 basis points (bps) to 8.50 percent and 9.50 percent, respectively.The post Sri Lanka Central Bank further reduces policy rates appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stor...
The government has decided to distribute rice to as many as 2.8 million low-income families, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says.
The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to reduce the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) of the Central Bank by 50 basis points (bps) to 8.50 per cent and 9.50 per cent, respectively.
Tuesday 26th March, 2024 Former President Maithripala Sirisena, who declared last Friday that he was aware of the identity of the mastermind behind the Easter Sunday terror attacks, made a statement to the CID yesterday. His political opponents are baying for his blood; among them are those who were in the Yahapalana government at the […]
A big 328-run win in the first Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet helped Sri Lanka to make steady progress in the World Test Championship. Sri Lanka were placed last in the points table before yesterday but moved up to number six having collected 12 points from the first Test that ended inside four days. England […]
52nd Death Anniversary of Philip Gunawardena falls today by Dr. W. A. Abeysinghe The legendary revolutionary and pioneer of the Sri Lankan Marxist movement, Don Philip Rupasinghe Gunawardena, was born on 11 January 1901 in the rural village of Boralugoda in the Hevagam Korale. His father was Don Jakolis Rupasinghe Gunawardena, popularly known as Boralugoda […]