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President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressing the 10th World Water Forum, held in Bali, Indonesia today (20), highlighting the stark contrast between global funding priorities, pointing out the willingness of the Global North to fund death and destruction in Ukraine while showing reluctance to finance measures to combat climate change. Accordingly, President Wickremesinghe proposed a 10% levy […...
- Shipowners join WWF, Oxfam in urging climate levy (Category: Business)
- UNP urges Govt. to give back part of telecom levy to boost broadband (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka parliament panel approves Rajapaksa regime cascading levy (Category: Breaking News)
- Global North’s failure in Climate Change Financing (Category: Breaking News)
The Government of Sri Lanka has declared tomorrow (21 May) as a day of mourning in view of the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has submitted a report to the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court, identifying former State Minister Diana Gamage as a suspect in the case concerning the acquisition of a diplomatic passport.The post Diana Gamage named suspect in passport case appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- CID names Diana Gamage as suspect in passport case (Category: Breaking News)
- Former State Minister Diana Gamage granted bail in passport fraud case (Category: Breaking News)
- SC moved against CA decision on Diana Gamage s parliamentary seat (Category: Breaking News)
- Verdict on petition against Diana Gamage s MP seat delayed until July (Category: Breaking News)
Leader of the National People’s Power (NPP), Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has accepted the date proposed by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) for a debate with its leader, Sajith Premadasa.The post Anura and Sajith agree on June 6 for debate appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Anura and Sajith agree on date for debate (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith should debate AKD, says president (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP renews its challenge for debate (Category: Breaking News)
- Anura Kumara sets deadline for economic debate with Sajith Premadasa (Category: Breaking News)
By Sarah Hannan Sri Lankans are taking a keen interest on expressing their solidarity with the people of Palestine since the 07 October 2023 events and recently organised an event that reflected on the first Nakba that took place on 14 May 1948 under the theme ‘All Out for Palestine’. Among the many variety items […]
- The Lure Of The Tigress (Category: Breaking News)
- The mathematics of Israel (Category: Breaking News)
- What our country consequently needs is a new political will (Category: Breaking News)
- Palestine, White Supremits & Sri Lanka’s Hypocrisy (Category: Breaking News)
Indonesia is to strengthen ties with Sri Lanka following a meeting held between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Indonesian President Joko Widodo. Widodo held a bilateral meeting with Wickremesinghe on the sidelines of the 10th World Water Forum Summit taking place at the Bali International Convention Center (BICC), Badung Regency, Bali Province on Monday. The meeting […]
- Ranil and Elon Musk discuss launching Starlink in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President visits Indonesia for World Water Summit, meets Elon Musk (Category: Breaking News)
- Iraq wants to enhance bilateral, political relations with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka declares day of mourning following Iran President’s death (Category: Breaking News)
A contempt of court application was filed in the Supreme Court by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) member Rehan Jayawickreme against former MP Diana Gamage. The former MP was accused of contempt of court after she publicly stated that she does not accept the court verdict on her citizenship. The application was submitted through Jayawickreme’s lawyer […]
- Former State Minister refuses to quit politics (Category: Breaking News)
- Mujibur Rahman takes oaths as an MP (Category: Breaking News)
- Mujibur Rahman’s name gazetted to replace Diana in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Mujibur Rahman tipped to return to Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy A bipartisan US congressional resolution, calling for ‘independence referendum’ to Sri Lankan Tamils as the (only) way out of the ethnic conflict is this year’s offering on the 15th anniversary of the ethnic war that lasted twice as many years. Of course, there was also the UNHRC report calling upon the Colombo […]
- A wrong message at a right time? (Category: Breaking News)
- Time for Upcountry Tamils to come together (Category: Breaking News)
- Can the Sangha make a difference to the political impasse, and how? (Category: Breaking News)
- Which bell, what cat, and how to tie it? (Category: Breaking News)
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested four ISIS terrorists, all of whom are Sri Lankan nationals, at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. The Gujarat ATS has taken the suspects to an undisclosed location for intensive questioning, reported TV9 Gujarati. The precise motive behind their presence at the Ahmedabad airport is not […]
- Four ISIS terrorists from Sri Lanka arrested at Ahmedabad airport – report (Category: Breaking News)
- Couples in Sri Lanka not prioritizing having babies (Category: Breaking News)
- Union Bank Opens Newest Digital Zone in Rajagiriya (Category: Breaking News)
- Jagath Samarawickrama takes oaths as new MP (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic death of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian and other senior Irani officials. “I express my deepest sympathies and sincere condolences to the bereaved families, the government and the people of Iran. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of President Raisi and his […]
- Iran’s President offers to contribute to Sri Lanka’s progress (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka declares day of mourning following Iran President’s death (Category: Breaking News)
- What wannabe Presidents need to know (Category: Breaking News)
- Uma Oya development project declared open (Category: Breaking News)
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has arrested a suspect who had allegedly duped over 100 people and sent them to Russia. The Police said the suspect was arrested in Dehiwala over his alleged involvement in sending 120 people to Russia on tourist visas. According to the Police, the suspect had targeted people standing outside the […]
- Suspect arrested over threats using social media (Category: Breaking News)
- Several arrested for unruly behaviour at fuel station (Category: Breaking News)
- Police crackdown on protest against electricity tariffs (Category: Breaking News)
- Main suspect who set fire to Ranil’s house arrested (Category: Breaking News)
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested four ISIS terrorists, all of whom are Sri Lankan nationals, at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, Indian media reported today.
The Colombo District Court has issued an interim order preventing Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe from functioning as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) and Keerthi Udawatta as Acting General Secretary of the party.
Sri Lanka is shocked and saddened by the tragic deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian, and other senior Iranian officials, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated in a message on X.The post Sri Lanka deeply shocked by tragic death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLA...
- Iranian President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Iranian President invited for official visit to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran offers knowledge, expertise for Sri Lanka s development and progress (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka saddened over the death or Iran’s President, FM (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s former Ambassador in Iran M. M. Zuhair has questioned the government’s stand on sending workers to Israel amidst growing international condemnation and isolation of the Jewish State over the Gaza genocide. Apropos ‘Labour Minister: Govt. won’t heed demand for severing diplomatic ties with Israel, halt sending workers,’ carried in the May 16 edition […]
- Sri Lanka agrees to send 10,000 farm workers to Israel (Category: Breaking News)
- SL workers to be given military training in Israel – Hakeem (Category: Breaking News)
- Labour Minister: Govt. won’t heed demand for severing diplomatic ties with Israel, halt sending ... (Category: Breaking News)
- At least 1,000 Sri Lankan workers to reach Israel in March (Category: Breaking News)
By Norman Palihawadane Slave Island police Saturday arrested a businessman for assaulting Iranian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Dr. Alireza Delkhosh.The 33-year-old suspect was in police custody at the time of going to press. Police said that the suspect had assaulted the Ambassador at a shopping mall car park in Colombo. The incident took place over […]
- 14-year-old boy fatally shot in Belmont Central (Category: USA, Illinois)
- 14-year-old boy fatally shot in Belmont Central (Category: USA, Illinois)
- 14-year-old boy fatally shot in Belmont Central (Category: USA, Illinois)
- 14-year-old boy fatally shot in Belmont Central (Category: USA, Illinois)
Rs. 21 mn JICA payment controversy: by Shamindra Ferdinando Reeling from a revelation that the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) received Rs 21 million as payment for an anti-corruption study undertaken in terms of an agreement with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), without following proper procedures, the Bar Council has appointed a five-member committee […]
- BASL in JICA-funded anti-corruption study controversy (Category: Breaking News)
- BASL tells govt. not to proceed with Anti-Terrorism Bill and Online Safety Bill (Category: Breaking News)
- BASL calls for immediate withdrawal of Anti-Terrorism Bill and Online Safety Bill (Category: Breaking News)
- BASL appoints committee of senior lawyers to review Anti-Terrorism bill (Category: Breaking News)
Humanitarian, spiritual leader and Global Ambassador of Peace, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, discussed adding happiness into Sri Lanka’s formula of living. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (Sri Gurudev) was in Sri Lanka on a three day tour on the invitation of the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Dinesh Gunewardene. Gurudev who inspired a wave of volunteerism […]
- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Ferry services soon to resume between Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Erik Solheim returns to Jaffna after over 20 years (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested an individual in Dehiwala for allegedly assisting in sending 120 persons to Russia on tourist visas, according to police. .
Hopes are fading for the survival of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister following a helicopter crash in mountainous and icy conditions, an Iranian official stated on Monday after search teams found the wreckage.The post Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi feared dead as helicopter wreckage found appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONL...
- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash, official says (Category: Breaking News)
- Rescue teams find helicopter crash site in search for Iran’s president (Category: Breaking News)
- Iranian President and FM s lives at risk following helicopter crash - official (Category: Breaking News)
- Search teams locate crash site of helicopter carrying Iranian President Raisi (Category: Breaking News)
Elon Musk has accepted an invitation from President Ranil Wickremesinghe to visit Sri Lanka this year to launch his Starlink satellite internet service, the Daily Mirror reports.The post Elon Musk to visit Sri Lanka this year to launch Starlink appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Ranil and Elon Musk discuss launching Starlink in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- President meets Elon Musk, discuss implementation of Starlink in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- President meets Elon Musk in Bali (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President visits Indonesia for World Water Summit, meets Elon Musk (Category: Breaking News)
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- Mosman antique shop robbed (Category: AU, New South Wales)
- Museum burglary probe turns on to antique shops (Category: Breaking News)
- Fargo couple turn their Antique Addiction into a next-chapter-in-life business (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Fargo couple turn their Antique Addiction into a next-chapter-in-life business (Category: USA, North Dakota)
Reuters reports that a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian crashed on Sunday while navigating mountainous terrain in dense fog.The post Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter crashes in heavy fog appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi feared dead as helicopter wreckage found (Category: Breaking News)
- Iranian President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Search teams locate crash site of helicopter carrying Iranian President Raisi (Category: Breaking News)
- Rescue teams find helicopter crash site in search for Iran’s president (Category: Breaking News)
The 15th National War Heroes Day, commemoration to honour the war heroes, who sacrificed their lives to protect the unity of the motherland, was held under the patronage of Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena today (19.05.2024) in front of the National War Memorial at Sri Jayawardenapura Parliament Grounds.
- National War Heroes Day commemoration event gets underway (Category: Breaking News)
- 14 years since end of Sri Lanka civil war; Fallen heroes commemorated tomorrow (Category: Breaking News)
- National War Heroes Day on grand scale (Category: Breaking News)
- Nation pays tribute to War Heroes with pride - President (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe embarked on an official two-day visit to Indonesia to participate in the high-level session of the 10th World Water Summit. He arrived at Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali on Saturday (May 18).The post Sri Lanka President visits Indonesia for World Water Summit, meets Elon Musk appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories...
- Elon Musk to visit Sri Lanka this year to launch Starlink (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil and Elon Musk discuss launching Starlink in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- President meets Elon Musk in Bali (Category: Breaking News)
- Elon Musk: Twitter closes offices until next week (Category: Breaking News)
During his official visit to Indonesia, President Ranil Wickremesinghe met with Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan Coordinating Minister of Maritime and Investment Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia. The meeting took place today (19) at the, United In Diversity Bali Campus on Kura Kura Bali Island. The discussion covered key topics such as the Global Blended Finance […]
- President meets and Indonesia s Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment (Category: Breaking News)
- Mervyn the Vermins coordinating Secretary caught red handed while collecting extortion money... (Category: Breaking News)
- Coordinating secy. removed - Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- PM s Political Affairs Coordinating Secretary contracts COVID-19 (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe embarked on an official two-day visit to Indonesia to participate in the high-level session of the 10th World Water Summit. He arrived at Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali yesterday (18). Invited by Indonesian President Joko Widodo, President Wickremesinghe was warmly received by Arifin Tasrif, the Indonesian Minister of Energy and […]
- Nihonbashi opens at Colombo Port City (Category: Breaking News)
- Special Statement by Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe (Category: Breaking News)
- It is imperative for all Sri Lankans to collectively advance the nation’s future without ego and... (Category: Breaking News)
- Everyone should unite to make food security program a success - President (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe who is on an official two-day visit to Indonesia to participate in the high-level session of the 10th World Water Summit met with world-renowned entrepreneur Elon Musk today (19) to discuss the implementation of the “Starlink” service in Sri Lanka. (PMD)
- Woman hit by lightning (Category: South Australia)
- CIM Sri Lanka Region celebrates 100 years of marketing excellence (Category: Business)
- Storm wreaks havoc across SA (Category: South Australia)
- First pic of Mary's arrival in SA (Category: South Australia)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed the resumption of the “Suraksha” student insurance program, which was temporarily suspended due to economic challenges. Starting from the first week of June, all school students across the island will once again be able to benefit from this insurance scheme. The Cabinet recently approved a Joint Cabinet Memorandum presented by […]
- No! To Military Training (Category: Breaking News)
- Ensure that the benefits provided to the people through government funded development activities... (Category: Breaking News)
- Chaos in universities: A solution? (Category: Business)
- Valley Board Hears Social-Emotional Learning Report (Category: USA, Indiana)
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- Sri Lanka – Nation Building, Devolution & The 13th Amendment – Part IV (Category: Breaking News)
- Aragalaya Effect Vs IMF Effect (Category: Breaking News)
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