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President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his World Labour Day message invited all political parties to join hands in charting a path towards a prosperous future for our nation. The full text of the President’s Labour Day Message: “On the 138th observance of World Labour Day, born from a historic struggle for rights, our nation stands at […]
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Fuel prices in Sri Lanka have been revised with effect from May 1, 2024.The post Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from May 1, 2024 appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
In a groundbreaking move to transform the way people get connected, HUTCH has unveiled its nationwide #GetHUTCHed QR Codes, showcasing unparalleled ingenuity and forward thinking in the digital era. The game-changing initiative allows Sri Lankans to effortlessly join the HUTCH network by simply scanning a QR code. Taking convenience to new heights, these QR codes […]
Former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage was acquitted in a money laundering case by the Colombo High Court. The Colombo High Court ordered that the former Minister be acquitted in the case filed against him. The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP was accused of failing to declare the source of funds used to purchase a luxury […]
As we celebrate World Tuna Day, Governors Restaurant and Terrace invites seafood enthusiasts to indulge in a culinary extravaganza by the sea that will span from 2nd to 5th May 2024. This special occasion marks our commitment to the ocean-to-table dining experience, foreshadowing the eagerly anticipated launch of Seafood Cove at Paradise Beach. World Tuna […]
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court today (April 30) issued an interim order effective until October 4, preventing the President from nominating judges to the Supreme Court other than the Chief Justice.The post Supreme Court of Sri Lanka curbs President’s power in Judicial Appointments appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
The Cabinet of Ministers have granted approval to the joint resolution made by the President along with the Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms in order to take necessary measures to amend both the Penal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code and include provisions for banning all forms of physical punishment. The civil, […]
The Cabinet of of Ministers granted approval to the resolution furnished by the President in his capacity as the Minister of Technology to publish the Sri Lanka Telecommunication Regulatory (Amended) Act which has received the clearance of the Attorney General in the government gazette notification and subsequently present the same in the Parliament for their […]
The Gampaha High Court the Trial-at-Bar has deferred delivering the verdict in the case against a Brigadier and three soldiers of the Sri Lanka Army over the shooting to death of three persons and injuring several others during a protest by villagers demanding clean drinking water at Rathupaswala, Gampaha.
The government plans to designate 49 more destinations as official tourist zones, says State Minister Diana Gamage.
The President briefed the Cabinet of Ministers of the progress of the discussions between the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and the Deputy Minister of Trade Indonesia with respect to the proposed Preferential Trade Agreement between the two countries. The initial discussion were held online on 03.04.2024 and 04.04.2024. The Negotiation Committee has exchanged […]
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The Colombo High Court acquitted and released former minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage from a money laundering case today (April 30).The post Mahindananda Aluthgamage acquitted in money laundering case appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Janashakthi Group (JXG), the title sponsor of the “Battle of the Golden Blues,” proudly announces the conclusion of the first-ever big match between St. Joseph Vaz College, Wennappuwa and St. Anthony’s College, Wattala. Held on April 26th and 27th 2024 at the P. Saravanamuttu International Cricket Stadium, the match concluded with a gripping draw, showcasing […]
A serving UK Metropolitan Police officer has been found guilty and sentenced for assaulting an innocent man, originally from Sri Lanka, after mistaking him for a criminal. The Met Police officer has been given a 12-week suspended sentence for assaulting the man he thought was the perpetrator of a crime rather than the victim. PC […]
A fake TV executive, originally from Sri Lanka, has been sentenced to two years jail in Australia over “highly sexual phone calls”, the Australian media reported. Gerard Cecil Vamadevan, 56, had reportedly made hundreds of harassing phone calls, telling one mother he would “rape her daughter and cut her into pieces”. Vamadevan was sentenced in […]
The Election Commission calls on the members of the public to ensure that their names are listed in the electoral register.
The Sri Lankan government plans to designate 49 additional tourist destinations as official tourist zones.The post Sri Lanka to designate 49 new tourist destinations appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Four persons were arrested on Monday (April 29) for impersonating officers of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and demanding a bribe of Rs. 10 million.The post Four arrested for impersonating CID officers and demanding bribe appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Sri Lankan Musician Dr. Premadasa Mudunkotuwa passed away on Monday (April 29) at the age of 91.The post Premadasa Mudunkotuwa passes away appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Ever since 2020, there has been a significant drop in the annual birth rate in Sri Lanka while annual deaths have increased, a senior official from the Registrar General’s Department told journalists. Senior Deputy Registrar General, Attorney-at-Law Lakshika Ganepola said annual births were around 325,000 before 2020, but they have now decreased to around 280,000 […]
Pakistan boat apprehended along with 14 persons The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Sunday (28) recovered 86 kgs of suspected heroin worth INR 6.02 billion from a Pakistani boat, which was on its way to Sri Lanka via Tamil Nadu seas, off the Porbandar coast in Gujarat and arrested 14 crew members, Indian media reported. […]
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Yoko Kamikawa is scheduled to undertake a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka, beginning May 4. During this visit, the Japanese Foreign Minister is scheduled to pay courtesy calls on President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena. The Japanese Foreign Minister and her delegation will have official discussions […]
Thailand and United Arab Emirates (UAE) registered thorough wins in Monday night’s matches of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier at Tolerance Oval and Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The wins kept alive the teams’ hopes of a place in the tournament’s semi-finals. At Tolerance Oval, Thailand bested Uganda by nine wickets, while […]
Two more matches were decided in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in Abu Dhabi on Monday afternoon. Ireland made a statement when they beat Zimbabwe by a comprehensive 56 runs, to rising to the top of Group B at Zayed Cricket Stadium, while Scotland put behind their disappointing 10-wicket loss to Sri Lanka […]
Celebrating a decade of fruitful collaboration, Singer, the exclusive distributor for Sony Electronics in Sri Lanka, was honoured as a Strategic Alliance Partner at Sony’s recently held Annual Business Partner Conference (BPC) in Singapore. This recognition underscored the robust partnership between the two entities and highlights Singer’s dedication to bringing cutting-edge Sony technology ...
President Ranil Wickremesinghe reiterated the government’s commitment to maximizing the contribution of agriculture to the country’s economic advancement. He highlighted the implementation of programs aimed at popularizing cinnamon cultivation, a significant export crop in the country’s history, as part of the agricultural modernization initiative. President Ranil Wickremesinghe made these remarks...
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has denounced the recent statement issued by the Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles at the Katukurunda STF training camp s passing out parade, which garnered widespread attention across various media platforms.