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Mr. Vadivel Suresh, General Secretary of the Lanka Jathika Estate Workers’ Union, emphasized that both the Government and the Plantation Employers’ Association bear the responsibility of providing wage increases to plantation workers. These workers, who play a pivotal role in sustaining the esteemed reputation of ‘Ceylon Tea’, contribute significantly to the national economy of Sri Lanka.
Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, revealed plans to start a ferry service from Nagapattinam to Kankesanthurai in just two weeks if all preparations go well.The post India-Sri Lanka ferry service ready for launch in two weeks appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
At least 33 individuals including schoolchildren have been injured and hospitalised following a head-on collision involving a Sisu Sariya bus and a bus belonging to the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) near the E.C.C. Junction in Ampara.
Forty-four Sri Lankans, who were in different prisons across the United Arab Emirates, have been pardoned by a Royal order.The post Royal Pardon for Forty-Four Sri Lankans in UAE appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Forty-four Sri Lankans who were in different prisons across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been pardoned by a Royal order, the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi said.
State Minister of Finance Dr. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says that the Sri Lankan rupee has now become one of the fastest growing currencies in the world.
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Sports Minister Harin Fernando has signed a regulation today (03) in a move to depoliticise sports in Sri Lanka.
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The United States has once again assured their fullest support to Sri Lanka in the debt restructuring process, State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said.
Laugfs Gas PLC has reduced the prices of domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders, effective from May 4, 2024.The post Laugfs gas prices reduced appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
The Department for Registration of Persons (DRP) will open its head office in Battaramulla and several provincial offices tomorrow (May 4) specifically for G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) candidates to obtain their National Identity Cards (NICs).The post G.C.E. O/L candidates can obtain National Identity Cards tomorrow (May 4) appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri L...
Laugfs Gas PLC, one of the main suppliers of liquefied petroleum (LP) gas in Sri Lanka, has also decided to revise the prices of its domestic LP gas cylinders with effect from midnight today (03).
Sri Lankan actress Damitha Abeyratne has filed a complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL), alleging that her human rights were violated during an unlawful arrest.
Litro Gas Lanka has reduced the prices of domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders with effect from midnight today (May 3).The post Litro gas prices reduced appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Mr. Lohan Ratwatte, the State Minister for Plantation Industries and Mahaweli Development, emphasized that the Mahaweli Authority will not tolerate any illegal activities on its land. The State Minister also noted that efforts to address issues concerning the lands owned by the Mahaweli Authority have been prioritized alongside the implementation of the “Urumaya” program. State Minister Mr. Lohan ...
Former Sri Lankan cricket captain and former minister Arjuna Ranatunga has dismissed recent reports claiming that he has joined the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB).
West Indies cricketer Devon Thomas has been handed a five-year period of ineligibility from all cricket after admitting to breaching seven counts of the anti-corruption codes of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB), and the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The ICC announced the period of ineligibility in its capacity as the Designated […]
Professor Nalin de Silva has passed away at the age of 79.The post Professor Nalin de Silva passes away appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Friday 3rd May, 2024 Much is being spoken these days in Sri Lanka about voting intention surveys. Their findings are flaunted by some presidential aspirants in a bid to bolster their claims and counterclaims. But even those with a nodding acquaintance with psephology will see that it is too early to gauge popular support for […]
TV news, much of newspapers, conversations at gatherings; even at invited dinner or lunch tables, very soon lead and land in the quagmire of Sri Lankan politics. This in spite of a likely change in the bigger picture being so many months hence – October 2024 the earliest -when an election will be held, most […]
by Dr B.J.C.Perera Specialist Consultant Paediatrician and Honorary Senior Fellow, Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. John Fitzgerald Kennedy or JFK was the 35th President of the United States of America. He served as President from 20th January 1961, until his assassination on 22nd November 1963. Though his presidency lasted only a […]
By Rathindra Kuruwita A tense situation prevailed at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on Wednesday night, with visitors having to wait in queues for hours to obtain arrival visas because a foreign-owned company had been tasked with handling the on-arrival visa counter. The Sri Lankan government introduced the on arrival visa facility in 2012 and […]
The Police yesterday detected 13 kilos of heroin worth 400 million rupees during anti-drug operations carried out at Kottawa and Nugegoda. They also arrested two suspects. The consignments of narcotics belonged to an underworld gangster named Dubai Kapila, police said.The police also said the suspects had distributed about a tonne of drugs in the country […]
Sri Lankan Anjalee Rajasighe has won UK’s prestigious hair and beauty awards 2024. Rajasighe, who runs Anjalee Laser Beauty and Spa, was named Beautician of the Year at The English Hair and Beauty Awards, Chapter 3. Anjalee, who is from Sri Lanka, moved to Luton 19 years ago and now runs the business with the help of […]
With a formidable batting lineup featuring Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen, and the in-form youngster Abhishek Sharma, Sunrisers Hyderabad have been the most destructive batting side in IPL 2024, punishing opposition bowlers throughout the tournament. This season of IPL 2024 has featured sensational batting performances, with four teams already securing spots in the top five highest […]
The ICC has banned West Indies batter Devon Thomas from all cricket for five years. Thomas accepted breaching seven counts of the anti-corruption codes of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) and the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Thomas had been suspended for corruption in May 2023 when he was slapped seven charges, which included “contriving to […]
A Macau-based gaming operator is to open its casino at the City of Dreams Sri Lanka in mid-2025. Melco Resorts had been awarded a 20-year casino license to operate City of Dreams Sri Lanka, in the country’s capital of Colombo. The Macau-based gaming operator is rebranding the former ‘Cinnamon Life Integrated Resort’ into City of […]
US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung reaffirmed the United States commitment to aiding Sri Lanka s efforts in reducing prison overcrowding, streamline court automation, and enhance the overall effectiveness of judicial processes.
The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has approved, subject to conditions, the Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Bill which was amended to facilitate legal provisions for the suspension of Parate Law until December 15 2024. Accordingly, the banks’ practice of acquiring properties of whose loans are yet to be paid off will […]