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[…]The post Can Sri Lanka Drive Itself From Bankruptcy To Prosperity In 2023? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Budget 2023 Will Be The Acid Test Of RW’s Magic Wand (Category: Breaking News)
- Navigating The Economic Reawakening & Sustainable Growth (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s New Government: Be Warned Of The Empty Treasury & Negative Foreign Reserves (Category: Breaking News)
- Bankrupt Sri Lanka Celebrated Independence, But Now It Is Back To Hard Economic Realities (Category: Breaking News)
Lead guitarist of popular band, ‘Sunflower’, Chalana Piyumantha, passed away on Wednesday night (December 28).The post Lead guitarist of ‘Sunflower’ band Chalana Piyumantha passes away appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Lead guitarist of Sunflower passes away at 36 (Category: Breaking News)
- Four bulkers to bring Ukrainian foods to UK, Turkey, Egypt, Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Rathidu Senarathna alias ‘Ratta’ arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- The Countdown Begins (Category: Breaking News)
The arrival and departure cards that are necessary to enter and exit Sri Lanka can now be filled online with effect from January 01, 2023, The Department of Immigration & Emigration said.The post Sri Lanka facilitates the submission of arrival and departure cards online appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Submitting arrival and departure cards made available online (Category: Breaking News)
- Arrival and departure cards can be filled online (Category: Breaking News)
- Two including Sri Lankan arrested in India for swapping boarding passes at airport (Category: Breaking News)
- Mystery surrounds ship carrying 248 Sri Lankan migrants likely bound for New Zealand that ‘disap... (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Rajapaksa Henchmen Grab Liberal Party Through “Illegal And Unconstitutional” Appointments appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Lasantha Wickrematunge’s Assassination: Empty Promises Of Accountability (Category: Breaking News)
- කොවිඩ් අස්සේ ආණ්ඩුව වනාන්තර හෙක්ටයාර් ලක්ෂ 05 ක් විනාශ කිරීම අරඹයි (Category: Breaking News)
- කොවිඩ් අස්සේ ආණ්ඩුව වනාන්තර හෙක්ටයාර් ලක්ෂ 05 ක් විනාශ කිරීම අරඹයි (Category: Breaking News)
- කොවිඩ් අස්සේ ආණ්ඩුව වනාන්තර හෙක්ටයාර් ලක්ෂ 05 ක් විනාශ කිරීම අරඹයි (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Kayleigh Fraser Versus Justice Priyantha Jayawardena, Controller Of Immigration & Attorney General appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Losing Faith In Sri Lanka: Is Wickremesinghe Corrupt? Are Our Judges Fair? (Category: Breaking News)
- Court rejects case filed by foreigner over passport (Category: Breaking News)
- Court rejects British woman’s attempt to halt being deported (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka immigration on the hunt for Scotswoman who documented protests (Category: Breaking News)
The Department of Immigration Emigration has facilitated the arrival and departure cards, required to be filled by inbound foreigners and outbound Sri Lankans, to be submitted online.
The Chairman of the Beliatta Pradeshiya Sabha, Cyril Munasinghe and his elder brother have been arrested by the police in connection with a fraud involving 11 GI pipes purchased for a project.The post Beliatta Pradeshiya Sabha chairman and his brother arrested for fraud appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Beliatta Pradeshiya Sabha chairman and brother arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- Chairman of Beliatta Pradeshiya Sabha and his brother remanded (Category: Breaking News)
- Chairman of local counsel shot in Southern Province of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Local politician`s brother arrested for killing mother and daughter in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Russia's Red Wings airline has made its first direct flight from Moscow to Sri Lanka today (December 29).The post Russia’s Red Wings Airlines commences charter flights to Mattala appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Price of bread reduced by Rs.10 (Category: Breaking News)
- Train services suspended as Kandy railway station flooded (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLankan Airlines obtains Government’s approval to recruit foreign pilots (Category: Breaking News)
- 200 kg of heroin and heroin, ‘ice’ intercepted off southern coast (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Why Sri Lanka Needs A Presidential Secretariat On Blue Economy Or National Center For Ocean Resources Analysis appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Video: "ආදරයේ උල්පත" | Ayesh Yasiru | Little Titans (Category: Entertainment)
- Video: Dil Keh Raha Hai | Ayesh Yasiru | Little Titans (Category: Entertainment)
- Video: Mal Mitak Tiyanna | Ayesh vs Kenura | Little Titans (Category: Entertainment)
- Video: Ayesh Yasiru | Solo Round | Little Titans ( 17 - 12 - 2022 ) (Category: Entertainment)
The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested four Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu on charges of allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and fishing in Sri Lankan waters.
President of Vietnam Nguyen Xuan Phuc received the outgoing ambassadors of Sri Lanka and Cambodia, who came to bid their farewells, in Hanoi on December 28.
Sri Lanka has been ranked 79th in the Global Knowledge Index (GKI) 2022, and was deemed a moderate performer in terms of its knowledge infrastructure .
Under the guidance of Ambassador Mahinda Samarasinghe, Heart to Heart International has now obtained all necessary government approvals for the third in-kind donation of urgent medical aid, worth an approximate of USD 7,270,756.31 (i.e., LKR 2.7 billion), to the people of Sri Lanka.
- Heart transplant proceeds even after helicopter crashes, organ fumbled (Category: USA, New York)
- Best Valentine's Day food gifts for 2021 - CNET (Category: Technology)
- Lasorda, fiery Hall of Fame Dodgers manager, dies at 93 (Category: USA, New Mexico)
- Lasorda, fiery Hall of Fame Dodgers manager, dies at 93 (Category: USA, New Mexico)
Resuming direct flights to Sri Lanka, the first flight of Russian national carrier Red Wings touched down at the Mattala International Airport at 9.44 a.m. this morning with 398 passengers on board, the Ministry of Tourism says.
Heart to Heart International has obtained all necessary government approvals for the third in-kind donation of urgent medical aid, worth an approximate of $7,270,756.31 USD ( LKR 2.7 billion), to the people of Sri Lanka, said the Sri Lankan Embassy in Washington DC.The post USD 7.2 Million worth medicines from Heart to Heart International to Sri Lanka appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Brea...
- U.S. sends Medicines and Medical Supplies worth over USD 12 million to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Heart to Heart Intl donates USD 6.9 Mn worth medical aid (Category: Breaking News)
- Heart to Heart International donates more medicines to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh Reinforces Relationship with Sri Lanka- 2.2 million USD Donation of Essential Medi... (Category: Breaking News)
India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday arrested a member of terrorist organisation Islamic State (IS), who was in touch with the ringleader of 2019 Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka, for his alleged links with suspects in the October 23 blast in Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore.The post IS member linked to Zahran Hashim arrested in India appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breakin...
- IS member who had links with Zahran Hashim arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- IS member linked to Zahran Hashim arrested in India (Category: Breaking News)
- Coimbatore blast bomber inspired by Sri Lanka bombings mastermind (Category: Breaking News)
- 9 Sri Lankans arrested from TN camp in arms, drug supply case (Category: Breaking News)
The Health Ministry has all 14 types of life-saving medicines, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said on Wednesday (December 28).The post All life saving drugs available – Health Minister appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka Government says No more emergency purchases of medicines (Category: Breaking News)
- Keheliya Rambukwella allowed to eat homemade meals while in remand custody (Category: Breaking News)
- Drug shortage to be fully addressed by March – Health Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Keheliya Rambukwella resigns as Environment Minister (Category: Breaking News)
The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka decided to cancel the Finance Business Licence issued to Swarnamahal Financial Services PLC (SFSP), in terms of Section 37(3) of the Finance Business Act, No. 42 of 2011 (FBA) with effect from 28th December 2022.
- Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index - June 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Concessions to Affected Borrowers of Licensed Banks amidst the Prevailing Extraordinary Macroeco... (Category: Breaking News)
- Extending the Order issued on Possession of Foreign Currency (Category: Breaking News)
- President advises to appoint an expert committee to plan progress of the sports field and its fu... (Category: Breaking News)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs conducted an orientation programme from 16 - 23 December, for fourteen (14) newly designated Heads of Sri Lanka Missions abroad and two (02) Heads of Post who were recently appointed by President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Those appointed are due to assume duties shortly.
- Public servants should be impartial: Karu (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka appoints Heads of Missions (Category: Breaking News)
- New heads appointed to DMT and Railway Dept (Category: Breaking News)
- Several news heads of institutions assume office (Category: Breaking News)
The new Canadian envoy to Sri Lanka, Eric Walsh, presented his Letters of Credence to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Sri Lanka. Walsh said that he met Senarath Dissanayake, Chief of Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Sri Lanka and presented certified true copies of the Letters of Credence. Walsh will formally […]
- Solheim holds talks with Sajith and TNA (Category: Breaking News)
- UK working with India to address issues in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Flights between Jaffna and Chennai resume (Category: Breaking News)
- Air quality unhealthy in parts of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
India s National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday arrested a member of terrorist organisation Islamic State (IS), who was in touch with the ringleader of 2019 Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka, for his alleged links with suspects in the October 23 blast in Tamil Nadu s Coimbatore.
India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a member of the Islamic State (IS) who was in touch with Zahran Hashim, the mastermind of the 2019 Easter Day bombings in Sri Lanka. The suspect has been arrested over his alleged links with suspects in the October 23 blast in Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore. The federal agency […]
- Coimbatore blast bomber inspired by Sri Lanka bombings mastermind (Category: Breaking News)
- IS member linked to Zahran Hashim arrested in India (Category: Breaking News)
- NIA apprehends suspect over alleged attempt to revive LTTE (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian authorities bust racket linked to LTTE revival (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has instructed the Nuwara Eliya District Secretary to immediately release 30 acres of abandoned land, adjacent to the Ambewela Farm, and provide necessary facilities to develop it as grazing land. President Wickremesinghe issued these instructions on Tuesday (27) during an observation tour of the United Dairies Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd., which belongs to […]
Promising top order batsman Sadeera Samarawickrama has been recalled for the limited overs series in India after a prolific tournament in the LPL. The highly rated wicketkeeper batsman debuted in 2017 against Pakistan but has never been able to hold onto a permanent slot. Also returning to the side is opening batsman Avishka Fernando, who […]
- Paranavitana solves a top-order problem (Category: Sports)
- Forrest named in Australian one-day squad (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- Silva handed Sri Lanka recall (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka add Samaraweera for S.Africa tour (Category: Breaking News)
By Norman Palihawadane A team of CID investigators will fly to India to question nine Sri Lankan criminals arrested at refugee camp, in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. The CID said that following the investigation, a decision would be taken to have them repatriated to Sri Lanka to stand trial for various crimes. The CID sources said […]
- 9 Sri Lankans arrested from TN camp in arms, drug supply case (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s NIA files supplementary chargesheet against four in Sri Lanka human trafficking case (Category: Breaking News)
- India arrests key suspect in human trafficking case involving Sri Lankans (Category: Breaking News)
- India s NIA arrests key accused in Sri Lankan human trafficking case - report (Category: Breaking News)
The Kelaniya Police Division has recorded the highest number of crimes so far this year with 2,287 incidents, says a survey conducted by the University of Peradeniya. The Anuradhapura Police Division has come second with 2,058 crimes, while the Nugegoda Police Division reported 2,018 crimes, Prof. Wasantha Athukorala of Department of Economics of the Peradeniya […]
- Woman arrested over murder of father-son duo, 31 years later (Category: Breaking News)
- Two persons arrested in connection with host of crimes (Category: Breaking News)
- Man arrested for defrauding businessman of Rs. 16mn (Category: Breaking News)
- Cache of weapons found in Thihagoda (Category: Breaking News)
by Sanath Nanayakkare Making an interesting bet on the cost of borrowing money by entrepreneurs and businesses, Supul Wijesinghe, CEO of SMB Finance predicted a fall in interest rates in 2023 or in the foreseeable future. “Interest rates should come down next year or in the foreseeable future as a result of the measures being […]
- CBSL to maintain ‘dovish monetary policy in view of economic stabilization’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt has not lost sight of senior citizen FD rates:State Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- SG Holdings buys into Expolanka Holdings stocks, boosting net foreign inflow (Category: Breaking News)
- Shylocks (Category: Breaking News)
… insists he did not bypass President By Shamindra Ferdinando Health Minister Keheliya Rambulwella yesterday (28) said his Ministry was struggling to procure 153 medicines currently in short supply or out of stock in government hospitals despite the availability of a New Delhi credit line to buy the required medicines and surgical items from India. […]
- ADB funding for medicine: Govt. not allowed to participate in procurement process (Category: Breaking News)
- Medicines in short supply: USD 18.6 mn received from WB (Category: Breaking News)
- No violation committed in emergency drug purchase - Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Emergency procurement of drugs hereafter will be guided by WHO procedures – Dr. Pathirana (Category: Breaking News)
Colombo’s quintessential sustainable clothing line, Will by Zac opened its second outlet at the One Galle Face (OGF) Mall, Colombo. The family-run brand has proudly advocated for slow living and breathable fabric since its inception and the launch of its next store at the iconic mall will be no different to its respect for both […]
- UNHCR commends Sri Lanka for rescuing 105 Rohingya refugees (Category: Breaking News)
- Dubai Suddha arrested and released on bail (Category: Breaking News)
- Menaka and Krishni (Category: Breaking News)
- New skin and body care by Christell Luxury Wellness (Category: Breaking News)
On 16th December 2022, the inaugural G17 Summit Sri Lanka and Award Ceremony was held at the Duncan White Auditorium, Ministry of Youth and Sports in Colombo, from 2 pm to 6 pm. The G17 University Ambassadors Consortium (G17 UAC), a global fellowship program ideated by The Road to Rights (recipient of the United Nations […]
- Sri Lanka seeks Maldives assistance in war on drugs (Category: Breaking News)
- Sports Minister approves Sri Lanka squad for Indian series (Category: Breaking News)
- High security briefcase handed over to President (Category: Breaking News)
- Asia Rugby reinstates Sri Lanka Rugby as full member (Category: Breaking News)
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