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A Sri Lankan man has been remanded in Malta after being charged with the rape of his ex-girlfriend. Technician Mathihul Akmal Mohamed Jabir, 32, from Sri Lanka, was arraigned before magistrate Joseph Gatt by police inspectors John Spiteri and Sherona Buhagiar, assisted by prosecutor Cynthia Tomasuolo. The magistrate read out the charges and informed the […]
- China to help conclude debt restructuring process in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Several students injured after tow buses crash in Ampara (Category: Breaking News)
- President insists he is not a dictator (Category: Breaking News)
- Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga gets on SJB stage (Category: Breaking News)
The Government says it has no money to purchase planes for SriLankan Airlines and so it needs to obtain aircraft on lease. Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva told Parliament that the airline industry around the word is suffering. He said that as a small country Sri Lanka is not in a position to purchase […]
- SriLankan Airlines says delays from time to time is normal (Category: Breaking News)
- Restructuring of SriLankan Airlines to be completed in 6 months (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLankan Airlines avoids possible mid-air collision (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLankan Airlines misses another coupon on its 2024 bond (Category: Breaking News)
Several Sri Lankans have been killed while fighting as mercenaries in the Russia-Ukraine war, the Ministry of Defence said. The Ministry of Defence said that a number of retired Sri Lankan soldiers have joined the Russian-Ukraine war through human traffickers, as members of mercenary groups. “It is also revealed that a significant number of war […]
- Maldives and Sri Lanka discuss impact of war on Indian Ocean (Category: Breaking News)
- Russia says no evidence to back claims Sri Lankans involved in Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
- Ukraine hit by ‘massive’ attack on energy grid (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan security forces couldn’t pay training fees to India (Category: Breaking News)
A human trafficking scheme targeting retired military personnel from Sri Lanka’s armed forces has been uncovered . The individuals who have fallen prey were deceived into believing that they would receive significant benefits, including high salaries and citizenship, by joining Russian and Ukrainian forces. They have been sent on tourist visas and subsequently deployed for […]
- Parents charged after 10-month-old ingests assumed opioids in Lothian (Category: USA, Maryland)
- Parents charged after 10-month-old ingests assumed opioids in Lothian (Category: USA, Maryland)
- Parents charged after 10-month-old ingests assumed opioids in Lothian (Category: USA, Maryland)
- Parents charged after 10-month-old ingests assumed opioids in Lothian (Category: USA, Maryland)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe says that his task to restore the country s economy is nearing its end and that they have to now focus on the next step.
The Sri Lankan Government says there were no concerns raised over the recent visit by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs adheres strictly to international rules and regulations in its interactions with foreign countries. “we’re actively seeking to attract more investors, as demonstrated by the successful […]
- Rescued Sri Lankans from Myanmar to be repatriated to Sri Lanka via Bangkok (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan ready to resume funding LRT project in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran’s Foreign Minister to undertake official visit to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese Foreign Minister on two-day visit to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Former Member of Parliament Mujibur Rahuman of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has been nominated to fill the vacant parliamentary seat.The post Mujibur Rahuman nominated to fill vacant Parliamentary seat appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Mujibur Rahman tipped to fill Diana Gamage s MP seat (Category: Breaking News)
- Rahuman quits parliament to run for Mayor of Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- A.H.M. Fowzie sworn in as MP (Category: Breaking News)
- Fowzie takes oaths as a Member of Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
The Western Province (South) Crimes Division says that a foreign-manufactured hand grenade and a motorcycle were discovered following the preliminary interrogation of the underworld criminal gang leader Ramesh Priyajanaka, also known as Manna Ramesh , who was arrested in Dubai and brought to Sri Lanka yesterday.
- Indian minister Jairam arrive SriLanka (Category: Breaking News)
- US court dismisses case on Sri Lanka President (Category: Breaking News)
- Underworld figure Manna Ramesh arrested in Dubai (Category: Breaking News)
- Police obtain 72-hour detention order on Manna Ramesh (Category: Breaking News)
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) member Mujibur Rahman is expected to fill the seat in Parliament to be made vacant following the court order on State Minister Diana Gamage. Gamage was stripped of her Parliament seat, Wednesday, following a landmark Supreme Court judgement. The Supreme Court ruled that Gamage is not legally qualified to hold a […]
- Diana stripped of Parliament seat in landmark judgement (Category: Breaking News)
- Writ petition on Diana’s citizenship to be heard on 28 November (Category: Breaking News)
- Court to deliver verdict on Diana in June (Category: Breaking News)
- Lakshman Yapa and Naseer Ahamed appointed Governors (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister Diana Gamage was stripped of her Parliament seat, Wednesday, following a landmark Supreme Court judgement. The Supreme Court ruled that Gamage is not legally qualified to hold a parliamentary seat. The judgement was delivered over a case filed by activist Oshala Herath who challenged the citizenship of the MP. Gamage was accused of […]
- Sri Lanka to crackdown on harassment of tourists (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to crackdown on harassment of tourists (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to crackdown on harassment of tourists (Category: Breaking News)
- Weerasena Gamage takes oaths as an MP (Category: Breaking News)
The court order issued preventing the Executive Committee of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) from removing party members Mahinda Amaraweera, Duminda Dissanayake, and Lasantha Alagiyawanna from their respective positions has been extended.
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court declared today (May 8) that State Minister Diana Gamage is not legally qualified to hold a parliamentary seat because she is not a citizen of Sri Lanka.The post Diana Gamage loses Parliamentary seat appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Appeal Court dismisses petition against Diana Gamage (Category: Breaking News)
- CID can arrest Diana Gamage without warrant – Court tells CID (Category: Breaking News)
- Diana Gamage, Sujith Perera and Rohana Bandara banned from Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB suspends Diana Gamage s party membership (Category: Breaking News)
A ceremony was held to distribute prosthetic limbs among disabled war veterans in Sri Lanka at the Ranaviru Sevana in Ragama on Tuesday (May 07).The post Prosthetic limb distribution ceremony honors Sri Lankan war veterans appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Ranaviru families in Badulla are adorned with Utthama Pooja medals (Category: Breaking News)
- “Ranaviru Udanaya” to be held from tomorrow (Category: Breaking News)
- “Ranaviru Udanaya” comes to an end (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranaviru Commemoration Month launched under President’s patronage (Category: Breaking News)
Emirates has reaffirmed its strategic cooperation with Tourism Seychelles and the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and has forged a new partnership with the Hong Kong Tourism Board. Now in its 38th year of operating in Sri Lanka, Emirates will continue its efforts to support the island nation’s tourism agenda, including the development of special packages […]
- Nagapattinam fishermen injured in mid-sea attack by Sri Lankan gang (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan student group condemns US action on demonstrations (Category: Breaking News)
- Macau-based gaming operator to open Sri Lanka casino in mid-2025 (Category: Breaking News)
- Iraq wants to enhance bilateral, political relations with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu hit a sensational hundred to set up a big win in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier final against Scotland. Sarah Bryce, standing in as skipper for her sister Kathryn Bryce who missed out due to a niggle, elected to bowl first after winning the toss in Abu Dhabi. […]
- Sri Lanka beat UAE to enter ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier final (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka confirm Group A semi-final spot (Category: Breaking News)
- Scotland thrashed by Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup qualifier (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka captain quashes retirement speculation (Category: Breaking News)
The Ministry of Defence states that an operation has been launched in order to arrest the individuals who are involved in directing retired Sri Lankan Army soldiers to join Russian or Ukraine forces by illegal means.
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence has learned that a number of retired war veterans, who dedicated their lives to defending the country during the 30-year-long terrorist war, have fallen victim to a scheme orchestrated by illegal foreign job agents.The post Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence exposes exploitation of war veterans as overseas mercenaries appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking N...
- WWII Veterans In Need Of State Help (Category: Breaking News)
- Prosthetic limb distribution ceremony honors Sri Lankan war veterans (Category: Breaking News)
- President hands over houses to war veterans (Category: Breaking News)
- President opens a facility for totally disabled Sri Lankan war veterans (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) founder Basil Rajapaksa reiterated yesterday (May 7) that his party insists on holding the general election before the presidential elections.The post Basil Rajapaksa urges General Election first, while President focuses on Presidential Polls appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- SLPP not ruling out Basil as presidential candidate (Category: Breaking News)
- Basil hints at SLPP forming alliance with Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahinda Chinthana boosts state sector (Category: Breaking News)
- Basil asks President to hold general election first (Category: Breaking News)
Former Provincial Councillor Nauzer Fowzie, the son of the former Minister A.H.M. Fowzie, has been arrested by Kollupitiya Police on charges of assault following an accident involving his vehicle, the police said.The post A.H.M. Fowzie’s son Nauzer Fowzie arrested appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka senior minister's son to be arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- Arrest Nauzer Fowzie court orders (Category: Breaking News)
- Court issued arrest warrant aganist Nauzer Fowzie (Category: Breaking News)
- Fowzie s son arrested over assault incident (Category: Breaking News)
Captain Chamari Athapaththu’s 102 off 63 balls helped Sri Lanka win the final of the Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier against Scotland in Abu Dhabi. As a result, Sri Lanka will slot into Group A alongside Australia, India, New Zealand and Pakistan, while Scotland will be part of Group B alongside South Africa, England, West […]
- Sri Lanka hold nerve in face of Esha Oza onslaught to seal T20 World Cup berth (Category: Breaking News)
- Athapaththu guides Sri Lanka to victory in Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Qualifier Final (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka captain quashes retirement speculation (Category: Breaking News)
- Chamari Athapaththu is ICC Women’s Player of the Month for September 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
The government has approved a 20-year power purchase agreement between Sri Lanka and India’s Adani Green Energy for the development of 484 megawatt wind power stations. “The negotiated tariff rate of USD 0.0826 per kilowatt hour is to be paid in local rupees on the prevailing exchange rate at the time of payment,” Energy Minister […]
- Six renewable energy projects to add over 1,000 MW to national grid in next 3 years - Kanchana (Category: Breaking News)
- Minister discusses progress of 2030 Renewable Energy roadmap (Category: Breaking News)
- MoPE and CEB to launch separate inquiries into island-wide power outage (Category: Breaking News)
- India s Adani Green Energy given provisional approval for two wind projects (Category: Breaking News)
by Reemus Fernando Sprinters Medhani Jayamanne and Pasindu Kodikara have been included in the women’s 4×100 metres and men’s 4×400 metres teams respectively after Amasha de Silva and Rajitha Rajakaruna pulled out from the teams picked for the Asian Relays which will be held later this month in Thailand. Sri Lanka Athletics has picked seven […]
- Sri Lanka teams eye Asian Relay Championships after visa issues derail Olympic plans (Category: Breaking News)
- US visa issues deny Sri Lanka Olympic qualifying opportunity in Bahamas (Category: Breaking News)
- Maris Stella regain boys’overall championship, Lyceum clinch girls’ title (Category: Breaking News)
- Nadeesha rises from Junior National 6th place to clinch Asian title (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu hit a sensational hundred to set up a big win in the ICC Women s T20 World Cup Qualifier final against Scotland.
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- Resolution #9 Is #1 On Ranil’s Watch As President. Will Anything Be Different? (Category: Breaking News)
- The Philippines looks askance at evidence gathering mechanism (Category: Breaking News)
- US submits draft resolution on SL (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s 6th Periodic Review under the ICCPR to be held in Geneva (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka s Cabinet of Ministers has approved the combined proposal presented by the President and the Minister of Education to instruct the Legal Draftsman to prepare a bill for the establishment of a National Teachers Council.
Tourism Minister Harin Fernando denied claims that he has resigned from his post over the visa controversy. Fernando said that a letter circulating claiming to be his letter of resignation to the President is false. The Minister, however, noted that he objected to moves by the Cabinet to increase visa fees “Letter circulating isn’t true […]
- President sends resignation letter (Category: Breaking News)
- Thonda submits resignation letter (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka receives financial assurance letter from China (Category: Breaking News)
- Gotabaya yet to submit resignation letter (Category: Breaking News)
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- Asiri Hospital Galle Launches State-of-the-Art Dialysis Center, Revolutionizing Access to Afford... (Category: Breaking News)
- St. Joseph Hospital, Negombo Relaunches with Enhanced Medical Facilities and Expanded Services (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan and UPFA help enhance healthcare accessibility in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Ninewells Hospital Becomes the First in the Healthcare Sector to Implement SAP Business One (Category: Breaking News)
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has filed a Fundamental Rights Petition in the Supreme Court, challenging the appointment of W. Kanishka D. Wijeratne as the Director General (DG) of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). Wijeratne, who had previously served as the DG of CIABOC since January 2020, was reappointed to […]
- New DG appointed to Bribery or Corruption commission (Category: Breaking News)
- Applications called for the appointment of new bribery commission DG (Category: Breaking News)
- Archeology Department DG resigns after blasting from Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- UNIDO’s Deputy DG in town (Category: Business)
Sri Lanka’s tentative recovery from its worst economic crisis could be stalled by presidential elections due later this year, the island nation’s central bank chief warned on Tuesday. Months-long shortages of food, fuel and medicines culminated in Sri Lanka defaulting on its foreign debt in 2022 and angry protests that led to the ouster of […]
- China to help conclude debt restructuring process in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- President insists he is not a dictator (Category: Breaking News)
- Several students injured after tow buses crash in Ampara (Category: Breaking News)
- Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga gets on SJB stage (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has decided to sign a 20-year wind power deal with India’s Adani Green Energy Limited. The Cabinet of Ministers had granted approval at their meeting held on 07.03.2022 to enter into a memorandum of understanding with M/s Adani Green Energy Limited of India to develop wind power stations in Mannar and Pooneryn. Accordingly, […]
- Adani Group could run three Sri Lankan airports (Category: Breaking News)
- Adani to complete Sri Lanka energy project by December 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Adani and Sri Lanka discuss progress on renewable energy project (Category: Breaking News)
- BoI issues letter approving Adani’s renewable energy project (Category: Breaking News)
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