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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.
- Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from April 1, 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from March 05, 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sinopec Lanka announces retail fuel prices for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from February 01, 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
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 […]
- Hambantota’s “white elephant” records 10th cruise ship visit (Category: Breaking News)
- HUTCH celebrates 25 years of connecting Sri Lankan consumers (Category: Breaking News)
- Police seal SLFP headquarters as internal rift intensifies (Category: Breaking News)
- India lifts export ban on onions for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
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 […]
- Sports Minister ordered to pay for water (Category: Breaking News)
- UPFA victory at LG polls, a certainty (Category: Breaking News)
- Help us to contact former cricket captain, Sri Lanka government asks from opposition (Category: Breaking News)
- Need for drug education strategy (Category: Breaking News)
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 […]
- Celebrate love and romance at the enchanting Mount Lavinia Hotel (Category: Breaking News)
- Janashakthi Group-Sponsored Inaugural “Battle of the Golden Blues” Concludes with a Draw (Category: Breaking News)
- Australians and Kiwis in Sri Lanka commemorate Anzac Day (Category: Breaking News)
- Fierce storm lashes United Arab Emirates as Dubai diverts flights (Category: Breaking News)
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.
- Court dismisses Presidential elections petition (Category: Breaking News)
- Strengthened Grip (Category: Business)
- Law Change (Category: Business)
- Hearing on court-martial postponed (Category: Breaking News)
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, […]
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- Maryland coronavirus data by ZIP code (Category: USA, Maryland)
- COVID-19 cases in Illinois by ZIP code: Search for your neighborhood (Category: USA, Illinois)
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 […]
[…]The post Second Bid To Extricate From UNHRC Resolution Likely To Fail appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Dimming Prospects Of International Assistance As Confidence In Erodes (Category: Breaking News)
- Government Needs To Commit To More Than Commissions (Category: Breaking News)
- Government Needs To Commit To More Than Commissions (Category: Breaking News)
- Government Needs To Commit To More Than Commissions (Category: Breaking News)
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- Video: Sira Love (Making Audio) - Sidusankha Vidupathi (Category: Video)
- Failed Economy: Bribery & Corruption To Maintain Power (Category: Breaking News)
- True Meritocracy Not The Sham Of All Party Mediocracy (Category: Breaking News)
- Separation Of Powers, Rule Of Law, Corruption & SL Bankruptcy (Category: Breaking News)
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.
- Mahindananda acquitted in money laundering case (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahindananda acquitted and released from money laundering case (Category: Breaking News)
- Namal Rajapaksa acquitted and released from Gowers Corp money laundering case (Category: Breaking News)
- Namal acquitted in Gowers Corp money laundering case (Category: Breaking News)
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 […]
- Church puts faith in God to ensure justice over Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- The Gratiaen Trust announces the Longlist for the 31st Gratiaen Prize (Category: Breaking News)
- Kapp reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct (Category: Breaking News)
- Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo welcomes Nazoomi Azhar as its new General Manager (Category: Breaking News)
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 […]
- South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung stabbed in neck (Category: Breaking News)
- Man attempts to enter cargo hold of Sri Lanka bound flight at Sydney Airport (Category: Breaking News)
- Man arrested, two women in hospital after siege ends at Campbelltown in Adelaide’s east (Category: Breaking News)
- US citizens in Australia warned to be ‘vigilant’ and ‘exercise caution’ (Category: Breaking News)
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 […]
- Father of Sri Lankan family killed in Canada in shock (Category: Breaking News)
- Suspect in killing of Ottawa Sri Lankan family held in protective custody (Category: Breaking News)
- Police fire tear gas on massive SJB protest (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan family dead in Canada ‘mass killing’ (Category: Breaking News)
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.
- Sri Lanka to designate 40 more destinations as tourist zones (Category: Breaking News)
- 49 more ‘Tourism Zones’ to be gazetted within a month – Tourism State Minister Diana Gamage (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to exploit it's untapped Tourist Destinations (Category: Breaking News)
- Travel Spot (Category: Business)
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.
- Four arrested for impersonating CID officers and soliciting Rs.10M bribe (Category: Breaking News)
- Four arrested for impersonating CID officers remanded (Category: Breaking News)
- Two officers of Agrarian Service Centre arrested for soliciting a bribe (Category: Breaking News)
- Sooriyawewa Pradeshiya Sabha secretary arrested for soliciting Rs.50,000 bribe (Category: Breaking News)
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.
- Veteran musician Dr. Premadasa Mudunkotuwa passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Video: Kolompure (කොළොම්පුරේ) | Samitha Mudunkotuwa | Derana Fondré Rhythms (Category: Entertainment)
- Video: Ira Paya (ඉර පායා) | Samitha Mudunkotuwa | Derana Fondré Rhythms (Category: Entertainment)
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 […]
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- Best balance transfer credit cards for December 2020 - CNET (Category: Technology)
- Best balance transfer credit cards for November 2020 - CNET (Category: Technology)
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. […]
- Indian Coast Guard seize 86kg drugs from Pakistan boat heading to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian Coast Guard seizes narcotics en-route to Sri Lanka from Pakistan (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian Coast Guard seize 86kg drugs from Pakistani boat on way to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese fishing vessel capsizes in Indian Ocean; 39 people missing (Category: Breaking News)
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 […]
- Brazil and Sri Lanka aim to expand ties - Patriota (Category: Breaking News)
- 'Soap opera must end' (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- Foreign Office (Category: Business)
- Peace Meet (Category: Business)
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 […]
- Netherlands and Uganda record first wins (Category: Breaking News)
- Zimbabwe outplay UAE, Sri Lanka blow away Scotland (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka and Ireland make promising starts (Category: Breaking News)
- Stirling stars with 162 as Ireland end campaign with big win (Category: Breaking News)
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 […]
- Zimbabwe outplay UAE, Sri Lanka blow away Scotland (Category: Breaking News)
- All-round Matthews shows the way again as West Indies secure T20I series against Ireland (Category: Breaking News)
- Karunaratne ton, Hasaranga five-for knock Ireland out (Category: Breaking News)
- Thailand and UAE triumph over Uganda and Netherlands in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier (Category: Breaking News)
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 ...
- Sony international signs up Alston (Category: Breaking News)
- Sony launches sensational showroom (Category: Business)
- Sony sees record $6.4 b loss on tax hit (Category: Business)
- Sony launches 360 degree sweep panorama series (Category: Business)
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...
- Department of Cinnamon Development to be established (Category: Breaking News)
- President reveals plans to expand cinnamon cultivation under agri modernization program (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President addresses Ministerial Summit of conference on sanitation (Category: Breaking News)
- Decade of Action for Road Safety (Category: Breaking News)
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.
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has strongly criticized a statement made by the Minister of Public Security of Sri Lanka, Tiran Alles.The post Bar Association of Sri Lanka urges President to remove Minister Tiran Alles appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- BASL calls for removal of Sri Lanka’s Public Security Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Bar Association of Sri Lanka demands withdrawal of Anti-Terrorism and Online Safety Bills (Category: Breaking News)
- Former Sri Lankan President Sirisena declines Court Appearance, cites prior statement to CID (Category: Breaking News)
- Asia Internet Coalition refutes Public Security Minister’s statement on Online Safety Bill (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is to take steeps to crackdown on the harassment of tourists following recent complaints. State Minister of Tourism Diana Gamage said that there have been complaints ranging from overcharging for food to inflated prices for train tickets to tourist spots, and even instances of sexual harassment. “We are implementing measures to combat these […]
- Sri Lanka to crackdown on harassment of tourists (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to crackdown on harassment of tourists (Category: Breaking News)
- Church puts faith in God to ensure justice over Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Deakin Avrudu ‘24 (Category: Breaking News)
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