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ECONOMYNEXT – Two parliamentary groups have called for sensitivity training for staff at public spaces after a woman with disabilities was harassed at a government office, adding that the Government is obliged to ensure persons with disabilities have comfortable access to all public buildings. “We strongly condemn the incident that took place on 5th April […]
- EC to provide tactile ballot papers at future elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Special tactile ballot paper for visually impaired to be introduced at next election (Category: Breaking News)
- US delegation assesses progress of projects involving Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Persons with disabilities integral players in determining innovative solutions to fully inclusiv... (Category: Breaking News)
by Rex Clementine Young fast bowling sensation Mathesha Pathirana is rocking India. His deadly death over bowling efforts for Chennai Super Kings had made him an overnight sensation last season. Madras fans are beginning to love him even more this season after he blew away arch-rivals Mumbai Indians with a four-wicket haul during Sunday’s double […]
- Indian court reduces sentence imposed on two accused of conspiring to carry out attacks in Sri L... (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian court directs to issue passport to woman born to SL parents in Tamil Nadu (Category: Breaking News)
- Freed Rajiv case convict wants to return home to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Matheesha; cricket’s latest sensation (Category: Breaking News)
Compiled and written by Dr. Harold Gunatillake (Order of Australia (OAM), FRCS, FICS, FIACS, AM(Sing), MBBS(Cey) Sri Lankan cashews are highly sought after for their milky flavour, and the market for Rancrisp cashews continues to grow. The cashew, Anacardium occidentale L., belongs to the Anacardiaceae or cashew family. Two related plants in this family are […]
- Peanuts good to keep heart healthy (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajitha steals limelight as Battle of the Maroons ends in draw (Category: Breaking News)
- Is dark chocolate good for you ? (Category: Breaking News)
- GOLDEN GLORY OF DIGITAL TITANS, LOLC CLINCHES FIVE GOLDS AT TECHINNOVATION 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
In a display of swift response, the Sri Lanka Navy today (20th April 2024) stepped in to provide crucial assistance in transferring a foreign national who was injured while aboard the Merchant Vessel MARIMAN off the southern coast of Sri Lanka. The evacuation operation of the injured mariner was coordinated by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo, when requested by the Merchant V...
- TN fishermen assaulted by Lankan navy (Category: Breaking News)
- SL Navy Assist in Transferring Injured Fisherman (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian mission asked to take up alleged fishermen attack with SL (Category: Breaking News)
- Lankan refugee dies after colliding with Indian Navy officers car (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has decided to import big onions from India through Lanka Sathosa.
Having hit a roadblock with international bondholders, uncertainty looms over the economy of crisis-hit Sri Lanka and an upcoming review by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), experts warn.
A person has been hacked to death with sharp weapons in the Valaichchenai area last night (19).
The distribution of fortified rice, provided by the World Food Program (WFP) on behalf of a program initiated under the instructions of President Ranil Wickremesinghe to provide nutritious meals for school students, commenced on Friday (April 19), at the Veyangoda warehouse complex.The post WFP begins fortified Rice distribution for school meals across Sri Lanka appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lan...
- Fortified rice distribution begins to provide nutritious meals to schoolchildren (Category: Breaking News)
- Enhancing School Nutrition: Fortified Rice Distribution Initiative Commences (Category: Breaking News)
- UN warns situation in Sri Lanka likely to worsen (Category: Breaking News)
- Food insecurity in Sri Lanka remains at concerning levels – WFP (Category: Breaking News)
The final rites of the late Dr. A. T. Ariyaratne, the founder and the President Emeritus of the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement of Sri Lanka, will be performed today (20) with full state honours.
The Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka has announced a General Amnesty period from April 20, 2024, to May 20, 2024, specifically targeting members of the Tri-Forces who have been marked as Absent Without Official Leave (AWOL).The post General Amnesty announced for Tri-Forces AWOL personnel, excludes Commissioned Officers appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka’s Defense Ministry announces General Amnesty for Tri-Forces absentees (Category: Breaking News)
- Declared general amnesty not applicable for Commissioned Officers marked AWOL (Category: Breaking News)
- Troops overseas without leave granted amnesty (Category: Breaking News)
- Amnesty offered for soldiers absent without leave (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's Finance State Minister Shehan Semasinghe recently engaged in bilateral talks with Robert Kaproth, the U.S. Treasury's Deputy Assistant Secretary.The post Sri Lanka and United States discuss Economic Support and Reforms appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Top U.S. Treasury official visits Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- US to explore areas to support Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- US Deputy Asst. Secretary of Treasury for Asia arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Semasinghe rubbishes reports claiming transfer of economic centers to foreign country (Category: Breaking News)
An Israeli missile has struck Iran, according to two U.S. officials who spoke with CBS News, the BBC's US partner.The post Israeli missile strikes Iran amid escalating Middle East tensions appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Houthi missile hits U.S. cargo ship in Gulf of Aden (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran Claims It Warned of Attack on Israel; U.S. Denies Receiving Notice (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel vows to “destroy Hamas” as death toll rises from unprecedented attack (Category: Breaking News)
- Israeli missile hits Iran, with blasts heard in centre of country (Category: Breaking News)
An official delegation of the Foreign Affairs Ministry will visit New Zealand from 22-25 April to attend to the matters related to the opening of the Sri Lankan High Commission in Wellington.
In true Sri Lankan spirit, Cinnamon Grand Colombo hosted an Avurudhu event at Nuga Gama. Festivities included Sri Lankan food, sweets, beverages, and traditional activities that remind us all of our youth, a lovely introduction to anyone experiencing their first Avurudhu.
- Church puts faith in God to ensure justice over Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- India lifts export ban on onions for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Taj Samudra celebrates 40 years (Category: Breaking News)
- Probe sought on Piumi Hansamali’s assets (Category: Breaking News)
The United States (US) has urged Sri Lanka to continue the commendable reforms undertaken over the past two years by the Government. State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said that he had a cordial meeting with Änjali Kaur, USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator of the Bureau for Asia. “Appreciated the multi-pronged assistance provided by USAID to […]
- India lifts export ban on onions for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPP Anuradhapura District MP Nandasena passed away (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to hold Foreign Office Consultations with Kazakhstan (Category: Breaking News)
- Dharmasena denies allegations over his company (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is to send a delegation to New Zealand from 22-25 April 2024 to prepare the groundwork to open a Sri Lanka High Commission in Wellington. The Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry said that following the decision by the Cabinet of Ministers to open a Sri Lanka High Commission in Wellington, New Zealand, an official […]
- Sri Lanka to establish a High Commission in New Zealand (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF commends Sri Lanka’s economic reforms endeavors (Category: Breaking News)
- King Charles sends special message to Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- US and Sri Lanka to sign deal to prevent smuggling of nuclear material (Category: Breaking News)
Saturday 20th April, 2024 The Gaza conflict shows signs of spiralling into a much broader war, which is likely to threaten world peace and destabilise the global economy. Friday’s Israeli missile and drone strikes on the Iranian city of Isfahan, which is said to be home to several nuclear facilities, has pushed the Middle East […]
- War and hypocrisy (Category: Breaking News)
- US vetoes UNSC resolution calling for humanitarian pause in Hamas-Israel conflict (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel s economy shrinks more than expected on Gaza war (Category: Breaking News)
- Biden’s port plan (Category: Breaking News)
Engineer advocates for increased funding to meet safety goals By Rathindra Kuruwita The number of deaths in road accidents in Sri Lanka has been decreasing since 2020, Kamala Gunawardena, a highway consultant with over 20 years of experience and consultant to the World Bank on road safety, says. Sri Lankan police categorised accidents into four […]
- Road accidents have claimed lives of 115 children so far this year (Category: Breaking News)
- Road accidents claim 341 lives during past two months (Category: Breaking News)
- Road accidents cost as much as 3% of SL’s annual GDP (Category: Breaking News)
- One-fourth of deaths per year in Sri Lanka attributed to road accidents (Category: Breaking News)
As a collective body of exporters, we have been at the forefront of sustaining employment and ensuring a steady flow of foreign exchange, even amidst the most severe economic downturns faced by our nation. Our membership covers the majority of merchandise exports, which account for some 13% of Sri Lanka’s GDP. Today, we stand united […]
- ‘Recognizing, Inspiring and Strengthening’ SL’s exporters (Category: Breaking News)
- Brandix excels at export awards (Category: Breaking News)
- Dollars and conscience (Category: Breaking News)
- Why record export earnings may not be good news (Category: Breaking News)
Axiata Digital Labs (ADL) proudly announces its first win at the 29th annual Global Mobile (GLOMO) Awards held during the recently concluded Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. ADL secured the Open Gateway Challenge GLOMO Award, a new category in 2024, marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey as a leader in digital innovation […]
- Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya receives GSMA Chairman’s Award for outstanding contribution to the global ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Dialog Axiata Group to invest USD 152.4 million in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Dialog announces Strategic Partners for groundbreaking National Innovation Challenge (Category: Breaking News)
- GOLDEN GLORY OF DIGITAL TITANS, LOLC CLINCHES FIVE GOLDS AT TECHINNOVATION 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
The Election Commission (EC) has decided it has no legal mandate to resolve the internal crisis of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party. The Commission members met on Thursday (18) to decide on the claims and counter-claims made by the two factions of the SLFP about the recent appointments made by a section of the party’s […]
- Election body says it cannot intervene to resolve SLFP s infighting (Category: Breaking News)
- Battle for SLFP leadership gets down and dirty (Category: Breaking News)
- Plan to entangle Maithri in a corruption case (Category: Breaking News)
- Injunction against Sirisena as SLFP Chairman extended (Category: Breaking News)
In a recent televised interview, Nishan de Mel, the Executive Director of Verité Research, stated that holders of Sri Lanka’s International Sovereign Bonds (ISBs) have expressed concerns about specific aspects of the debt sustainability analysis conducted by the country alongside the IMF. This disagreement is one of the key hurdles in reaching an accord with […]
- Lanka gets restructuring proposal from bond holders (Category: Breaking News)
- SL will engage major T-bond holders for voluntary optimization: Governor (Category: Breaking News)
- Initial restricted discussions between SL and members of ad hoc group of bondholders concluded (Category: Breaking News)
- Abandon the battle for power, President tells parliament (Category: Breaking News)
Despite yet another enthralling cameo from MS Dhoni – this time pushing Chennai Super Kings to a good total on a tacky surface – CSK finished second best in Lucknow. KL Rahul was largely responsible for that outcome as he smashed a fine 53-ball 82 in the chase. Quinton de Kock got runs too as […]
- Jake Fraser-McGurk enjoys fine IPL debut as Delhi Capitals down Lucknow Super Giants (Category: Breaking News)
- Salt, Starc star in Kolkata Knight Rider’s comprehensive win over Lucknow Super Giants (Category: Breaking News)
- Abhishek, Markram lead Sunrisers Hyderabad to their second win of the season (Category: Breaking News)
- Rohit ton in vain after Pathirana four-fer (Category: Breaking News)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with Sri Lanka Missions in Myanmar and Thailand successfully facilitated the repatriation of eight Sri Lankans who were trafficked for forced criminal activities in cyber scamming compounds in Myanmar.
- First ever Sri Lankan Buddhist temple to be built in Myanmar (Category: Breaking News)
- New Myanmar Ambassador to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Myanmar troops rescue eight Lankans from Cyber Criminal Area (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign Ministry assures efforts underway to repatriate Sri Lankans trafficked to Myanmar (Category: Breaking News)
Friday, April 19, 2024, was a special day for K. Nalini, as the 38-year-old homemaker from the Kottapattu camp for Sri Lankan refugees in Tiruchi district, became the first naturalised Indian national from her community to exercise her franchise at the booth at St. Lourdes Primary School.
Russia says there is no evidence to back claims Sri Lankans are involved in the Ukraine war. The Russian Embassy in Colombo said that it does not have any information about the participation of Sri Lankan nationals in the Ukrainian conflict on the Russian side. “Neither we are aware of a local recruiting agency which […]
- Influencer who went into hiding in Sri Lanka sentenced in Russia (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to hold Foreign Office Consultations with Kazakhstan (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka condemns terrorist attack in Moscow (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka looks to enhance ties with Russia (Category: Breaking News)
The United National Party (UNP) accused the Archbishop of Colombo, Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, of having a hand in the mess Sri Lanka is in as a result of his earlier links to then President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. UNP General Secretary, Palitha Range Bandara said that the Cardinal had admitted he was misled by Gotabaya Rajapaksa and […]
- NPP gives Cardinal written assurance over Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Church puts faith in God to ensure justice over Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- India lifts export ban on onions for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Taj Samudra celebrates 40 years (Category: Breaking News)
The 19-year-old Sri Lankan national charged in the mass killing of a newcomer family in Ottawa has no plan to seek bail, his lawyer says. Febrio De-Zoysa was arrested and charged in early March with six counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder, after police found the family dead in a townhouse […]
- Sri Lankan family dead in Canada ‘mass killing’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Parents of Sri Lankans migrating to Canada urged to pay more attention (Category: Breaking News)
- Suspect in killing of Ottawa Sri Lankan family held in protective custody (Category: Breaking News)
- Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo welcomes Nazoomi Azhar as its new General Manager (Category: Breaking News)
The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather alert, warning that extreme heat can be expected in parts of the island tomorrow (20).
The 19-year-old Sri Lankan national charged in the mass killing of a newcomer family in Ottawa has no plan to seek bail, his lawyer says.
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