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Movie enthusiasts in Sri Lanka had the extraordinary privilege of being among the first globally to experience the highly anticipated “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” at an exclusive preview screening hosted by Scope Cinemas and Skyline Entertainment, the official distributor of the movie in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is now firmly positioned alongside major […]
- Aquaman star Jason Momoa hails Sri Lanka s mangrove restoration efforts (Category: Breaking News)
- Scope Cinemas and Skyline Entertainment host exclusive red carpet premiere and fan screening of ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Petition to kick Amber Heard off ‘Aquaman 2’ gathers 1.5M signatures (Category: USA, New York)
- Petition to kick Amber Heard off ‘Aquaman 2’ gathers 1.5M signatures (Category: USA, New York)
The new High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha on Friday (Dec.22) presented his credentials to President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Ministry of Transport and Highways says special public transport services will be in place for the festive season, starting today (Dec.22).
- SLTB tottering after latest diesel hike (Category: Breaking News)
- Greens, Liberal transport policies get thumbs up (Category: Australia, Victoria)
- Good public transport possible in 'burbs: study (Category: Australia, Victoria)
- The freshest, best scented candles to help change up your mood (Category: USA, Iowa)
Kurunegala district organizer of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Amitha Bandara has been arrested during a drug operation on thursday (December 21) while in possession of narcotics.The post SJB’s Kurunegala District Organizer Amitha Bandara arrested with drugs appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- SJB s Kurunegala District Organizer busted with drugs (Category: Breaking News)
- Sudharman Radaliyagoda who allegedly cheated on Rs.60 lakhs deal treated as above the law (Category: Breaking News)
- Former Kurunegala Mayor Thushara Sanjeewa jailed for demolishing King’s Hall (Category: Breaking News)
- UNF Intra-Party Fighting Erupts (Category: Breaking News)
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has cautioned the Wickremesinghe-Rajapaksa government against counting loans received from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) as external buffers as they have to be paid back.The post Samagi Jana Balawegaya warns against counting foreign loans as part of forex reserves appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Brea...
- SJB warns against counting foreign loans as part of forex reserves (Category: Breaking News)
- Harsha rubbishes President’s claim LG polls cannot be held (Category: Breaking News)
- Ready to support all-party govt, Harsha says (Category: Breaking News)
- Public Finance Committee Chief Harsha De Silva demands President publicize IMF conditions (Category: Breaking News)
Carrying on the special island-wide operation Yukthiya (Justice) to crack down on narcotics, Sri Lankan security forces have arrested nearly 2,000 more suspects in a 24-hour mission ending at 12-30 a.m. on Thursday (Dec.21).
Public Security Minister Tiran Alles has received death threats over the phone yesterday (December 21) after concluding a press conference on ‘Collective Path to a Stable Country’ held at the Presidential Media CentreThe post Minister Tiran Alles gets death threats from underworld appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Measures to prohibit any NGOs that are not registered - Tiran (Category: Breaking News)
- Minister Tiran says committed to carry on drug operations despite challenges (Category: Breaking News)
- Minister Tiran seeks public support to eliminate drug trafficking by end-June 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Alles questioned over Lasantha (Category: Breaking News)
The Inland Revenue Department yesterday (21) issued the list of goods and services that would be exempted from the enhanced Value Added Tax (VAT) regime that comes into effect from 01 January 2024. The list of items included Wheat and wheat flour; infant milk powder; Pharmaceutical Products and Drugs (other than cosmetics) whose end use […]
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By Rathindra Kuruwita The Foreign Ministry has received information about 56 Sri Lankans, trapped in an area known as the Cyber Criminal Area (CCA) in Myanmar.Attorney at Law Mihiri Fernando of the Sri Lankan Embassy in Myanmar told the media that 56 Sri Lankans were in three camps in the CCA.Out of them, 41 are […]
- Myanmar troops rescue eight Lankans from Cyber Criminal Area (Category: Breaking News)
- More Lankans headed to Cyber Criminal Area (CCA) in Myanmar irrespective of warnings (Category: Breaking News)
- Myanmar agrees to help release Sri Lankans held hostage by terror group (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB asks govt. to secure release of 50 Lankans held by a terrorist group in Myanmar (Category: Breaking News)
Thileepan commemoration: The Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) official Anjana Chandrasiri yesterday (21) said that they would take legal action to oust Ahila Illankai Thamil Congress parliamentarian Selvarajah Kajendran from Parliament over organising commemorative events to mark the death of LTTE cadre Thileepan at Nallur, Jaffna on Sept 26, 1987. Chandrasiri said so outside the Terrorist […]
- Court orders issued prohibiting Thileepan commemorations in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Trincomalee Magistrate s Court issues order prohibiting Thileepan commemorations (Category: Breaking News)
- Court bans Thileepan commemorations in Trinco (Category: Breaking News)
- CID to question nine Lankan criminals in India prior to seeking their repatriation (Category: Breaking News)
By Uditha Devapriya udakdev1@gmail.com. The Degaldoruwa Viharaya in Gunnepanne, near Sirimalwatte and Amunugama, forms a crux of Kandyan art, culture, and society. One of the most historically significant temples in the country, it is famous for its murals. These were painted by the most renowned sittara artist of his day, Devaragampola Silvatenne, with the Nilagama […]
- Marauding Royal smash Trinity 27-17 and retain Bradby Shield (Category: Breaking News)
- Reflections on an April in Kurunegala (Category: Breaking News)
- Searching for George Keyt (Category: Breaking News)
- Martin Wickramasinghe and A.G Fraser (Category: Breaking News)
Spectacle of the past week was the SLPP Convention held at the Sugathadasa Stadium. Of course, the crowds were present – transported from outstations since nobody thirsting for some free frolic will stay home when offered transport and food and probably more than a tot just to swell the audience. The usual paeons were sung […]
- Stop intimidating judiciary,end undermining democracy,hold elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Adults leave for jobs abroad; children become vulnerable to abuse: NCPA (Category: Breaking News)
- Sirisena seeks divine intervention to bring about political stability (Category: Breaking News)
- CMLS calls for talks with trade unions (Category: Breaking News)
by Dr Upul Wijayawardhana Memories are short, unfortunately, or maybe fortunately! In most minds, the nightmare we went through with the Covid-19 pandemic is a distant memory. The hardships we went through and uncertainties we faced seem to be largely forgotten. After the 1918-1920 flu pandemic, commonly referred to by the misnomer, ‘Spanish flu’, which […]
- COVID vaccine phobia in lanka might be a serious problem in the next Pandemic (Category: Breaking News)
- COVID Fund wound up (Category: Breaking News)
- Four new COVID-related deaths confirmed (Category: Breaking News)
- Covid-19 Vaccination: Who Gets, When And How? (Category: Breaking News)
The SJB has cautioned the Wickremesinghe-Rajapaksa government against counting loans received from the IMF, World Bank and ADB as external buffers as they have to be paid back. SJB MP Dr. Harsha de Silva said loans secured from whatever sources weren’t earned reserves. The former UNP State Minister and economist said so when we sought […]
- Samagi Jana Balawegaya warns against counting foreign loans as part of forex reserves (Category: Breaking News)
- Initial consensus among MPs on recovery plan (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank eyeing USD 8 -10 billion currency reserves in 3-4 years (Category: Breaking News)
- Udaya wants public, private sector workers paid on weekly basis in view of economic crisis (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka faces solar setback By Rathindra Kuruwita. Secretary of the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka and Chairman of the Power and Energy Council NCCSL, Dr. Lakmal Fernando, has said the price of roof-mounted solar systems is set to increase by over Rs 200,000 due to the VAT hike taking effect from 01 […]
- Kanchana s clarification on revising tariff rates for rooftop solar panels (Category: Breaking News)
- CEB clears Rs. 4 billion arrears of rooftop solar customers (Category: Breaking News)
- Only 50,000 out of 7 mn buildings have rooftop solar systems (Category: Breaking News)
- Agreement inked to construct hybrid renewable energy systems on Jaffna islets (Category: Breaking News)
A group of dozens of Sri Lankans, who were lured with tourist visas behind the false front of lucrative job offers in the IT sector, are reportedly in captivity in Myanmar by a notorious terror group.
A meeting took place this afternoon (21) at the Presidential Secretariat between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the Members of Parliament representing the Tamil community from the North and East. The discussions focused on various important matters, including the provision of land rights for the people in the Northern and Eastern Provinces, the implementation of laws […]
The Nepal-Sri Lanka Joint Commission Meeting concluded in Kathmandu on Thursday (Dec.21).
President Ranil Wickremesinghe met the Members of Parliament representing the Tamil community from the North and East this afternoon (Dec. 21) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.
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- Letter To Tiran (Category: Breaking News)
- Lawyers Collective flays Tiran, Deshabandu (Category: Breaking News)
- CPA challenges appointment of IGP (Category: Breaking News)
- SC moved against appointment of Tennakoon as Acting IGP (Category: Breaking News)
Thailand Minister of Tourism and Sport Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol assured her fullest support and cooperation for strengthening Thai-Sri Lanka relations in the field of tourism, especially to enhance Buddhist religious tourism, and two-way tourism exchanges.
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- Even in tough economy, Seattle tourism continues to thrive (Category: USA, Washington)
The overall rate of inflation as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) on Year-on-Year basis was recorded at 2.8% for the month of November 2023, the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) revealed in its latest report.
The government will be allocated Rs. 11,250 million through District Coordination Committees to recommence the decentralized budget program which had been put on hold for three years, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said.
The Sri Lanka Police have implemented a special security plan nationwide in anticipation of the upcoming festive season.
[…]The post BASL Condemns Tiran’s Attack On Lawyers & Justification Of Encounter Killings; Urges To Appoint A Clean IGP appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Make Âbest possible appointment for post of IGP - BASL urges President (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka BASL urges police, army chiefs to ensure freedom of expression after arrest, disruptions (Category: Breaking News)
- Exercise your fundamental rights peacefully,IGP urges the public (Category: Breaking News)
- MP urges effective police academy (Category: Breaking News)
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- The Covid-19 Crisis & Innovation: Why Intellectual Property Rights Matter (Category: Breaking News)
- The Covid-19 Crisis & Innovation: Why Intellectual Property Rights Matter (Category: Breaking News)
- The Covid-19 Crisis & Innovation: Why Intellectual Property Rights Matter (Category: Breaking News)
- The Covid-19 Crisis & Innovation: Why Intellectual Property Rights Matter (Category: Breaking News)
India’s ban on the export of onions has driven up prices of the vegetable for Asian buyers, who are scrambling for cheaper alternatives, particularly as New Delhi is unlikely to lift the curbs before general elections next year.The post Asia feels the sting of India’s onion export ban appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- India imposes 40% export duty on onions to calm rising prices (Category: Breaking News)
- India extends ban on onion exports indefinitely ahead of general election (Category: Breaking News)
- India extends ban on onion exports indefinitely ahead of general election (Category: Breaking News)
- India lifts ban on onion exports to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka to use high-intensity light currents, powerful sound waves and drones to mitigate the human-elephant conflict.The post Sri Lanka to use powerful sound waves and drones to mitigate human-elephant conflict appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Environmentalists: All official statistics on elephants bogus (Category: Breaking News)
- Human-elephant conflicts in Sri Lanka kill 200 elephants and 48 men in 2011 (Category: Breaking News)
- Another record set this year for elephant deaths, but no solution in sight (Category: Breaking News)
- A Strategic Long Term Plan Is Vital To Conserve The Elephants In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Thousands of users of X in Sri Lanka and around the world have reported issues with the social media site. Around 70% of the reports noted issues with X’s app as of 1:38 p.m. Hong Kong time, according to monitoring website Downdetector. The cause of the outage on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, is […]
- Twitter down in a major outage (Category: Breaking News)
- Three diplomats visit Sri Lanka’s North to discuss reconciliation (Category: Breaking News)
- Elon Musk reveals why he’s rebranding Twitter to X (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka requests to host IPL matches (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka thanked India for the assistance given to overcome the challenges the country faced during the economic crisis. At the invitation of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha of the Indian Parliament Om Birla, a 16-member multiparty delegation led by the Speaker of the Sri Lanka Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana visited India from […]
- India stands with the people of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Twenty-two Indian fishermen detained in Sri Lankan waters (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs to visit Sri Lanka for talks (Category: Breaking News)
- Role played by overseas Sri Lankan community appreciated (Category: Breaking News)
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