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Opposition MP Wimal Weerawansa today proposed marking 21st June as Canada Genocide Day, accusing Canada of committing genocide against indigenous people. Weerawansa sought the support of Parliament to name 21st June as Canada Genocide Day. He condemned Canada’s decision to mark Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day on 18th May. Issuing a statement to mark Tamil Genocide […]
The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Melbourne launched a Student Registration Portal for Sri Lankan students in Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania addressing a long-standing need, the Foreign Ministry said. Most of the Sri Lankan students in Australia are studying in universities / institutions in three states coming under the Consular jurisdiction of the […]
Kushani Anusha Rohanadeera took over as the new Secretary General of Parliament today, replacing Dhammika Dasanayake who retired from the post, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana said. Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana informed the House that in accordance to the provisions of Article 65(5)(c) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Dhammika Dasanayake, […]
In a bid to address the challenges faced by welfare beneficiaries in receiving their allowances, the Welfare Benefits Board says it has decided to implement a direct crediting system effective from July.
Electricity tariffs are expected to be revised with effect from 01 July 2023, the Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), Janaka Ratnayake, has revealed.
Three men from the Sri Lankan refugee camp in Gummidipoondi of Thiruvallur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu died on Sunday night allegedly after the motorcycle they were riding rammed a truck.
Upon completion of their mission to Sri Lanka, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) team says that keeping up the economic reform momentum and ensuring timely implementation of the IMF-supported programme s commitments are key for Sri Lanka to emerge from the economic crisis.
The detonation of an improvised explosive device (IED) in Mali injured four UN peacekeepers from Sri Lanka, a UN spokesman said. The injuries are not serious, and the peacekeepers from the UN mission in Mali, known as MINUSMA, are receiving medical treatment, said Stephane Dujarric, the chief spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The incident […]
Detonation of an improvised explosive device (IED) in Mali injured four UN peacekeepers from Sri Lanka, a UN spokesman said on Monday.The post Four Sri Lankan peacekeepers injured in IED attack in Mali: UN appeared first on ONLANKA News | Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories - Sri Lanka News.
The Sri Lanka Government has decided to establish a National Development Committee to review the progress of projects and programs implemented by the government.The post Sri Lanka to establish National Development Committee to evaluate Government Projects appeared first on ONLANKA News | Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories - Sri Lanka News.
The Cabinet has green-lighted the use of the name ÂKompanna Vidiya for the relevant Grama Niladhari Division of the Colombo Divisional Secretariat as it is in all three main languages in Sri Lanka.
Detonation of an improvised explosive device (IED) in Mali injured four UN peacekeepers from Sri Lanka, a UN spokesman said on Monday.
Entrance fees for Botanical gardens in Sri Lanka have been increased with effect from July 01, 2023.The post Sri Lanka increases Entrance fee for Botanical gardens appeared first on ONLANKA News | Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories - Sri Lanka News.
Sri Lanka has to pay INR 890 million to the Government of India for the support it extended when the New Diamond and X-Press Pearl vessels were ravaged by fire on Sri Lankan waters, the Minister of Justice, Prisons Affairs Constitutional Reforms says.
Seven bodies were recovered from a Chinese fishing vessel that capsized in the central Indian Ocean, according to state media on Monday, days after China President Xi Jinping ordered an all-out search to rescue and recover missing crew members.
A memorial is to be constructed in Colombo to commemorate victims of conflicts which occurred in Sri Lanka since independence. Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Bandula Gunawardena told reporters today that since Sri Lanka’s independence in 1948, a number of people have been killed in conflicts and civil unrest. Gunawardena said that the Government felt there was […]
The economic crisis has placed Sri Lanka among the 20 poorest countries in Asia. A report published on Insider Monkey noted that while Sri Lanka is classified as a developing country, it is currently facing an economic crisis characterized by the devaluation of its currency, increasing inflation, and a humanitarian emergency caused by a severe […]
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe left for an official visit to Singapore and Japan this morning (May 23).The post Sri Lanka President leaves for Singapore and Japan for an official visit appeared first on ONLANKA News | Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories - Sri Lanka News.
Ashton Turner will return to Durham for the T20 Blast after Tristan Stubbs’ call-up for South Africa A’s tour to Sri Lanka ruled him out of a planned stint in the north east. Turner captained Durham in 2022 but his time with the club was affected by a shoulder injury sustained on debut, and he made 124 runs in […]
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A jewellery design competition, with the intention of bringing Sri Lanka’s talent together, has been announced by the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association. The following is the text of statement issued by the association: “Open to all existing and aspiring jewellery designers, the competition aims to encourage talented and creative individuals to get more […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, will undertake an official visit to Japan from tomorrow (24) to Saturday (27). During his stay, President Wickremesinghe is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister of Japan Kishida Fumio to exchange views on bilateral relations between Japan and Sri Lanka, and regional and international affairs. The President is also scheduled to attend […]
By Jehan Perera Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s remarks on May 18 that “Canada will not stop advocating for the rights of the victims and survivors of this conflict, as well as for all in Sri Lanka who continue to face hardship,” in the context of the recognition of May 18 as “Tamil Genocide Remembrance […]
The Indian High Commission in Colombo yesterday announced scholarships for Sri Lankan nationals under, the AYUSH Scholarship Scheme, for courses, ranging from undergraduate to doctoral levels, for the academic year 2023-24, as follows: Ayurveda: Undergraduate to Doctoral Levels Unani: Undergraduate to Doctoral Levels Homeopathy: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Siddha: Undergraduate and Postgraduate...
Sri Lanka – Singapore Free Trade Agreement By Gomi Senadhira This month the highly controversial Sri Lanka – Singapore Free Trade Agreement (SLSFTA), which was signed in January 2018 and enforced in May 2018, completes five years in operation. Given the high level of concern among domestic stakeholders regarding the agreement. President Maithripala Sirisena appointed […]
by Rathindra Kuruwita Sri Lanka yesterday signed a long-term contract with Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., to import, store, distribute, and sell petroleum products, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. The PMD said the contract was signed at the Presidential Secretariat and that the agreement was reached following the recommendations of a Cabinet-appointed special […]
Sri Lankan divers have recovered the remains of seven crew members from a Chinese fishing vessel that capsized in the central Indian Ocean. Several countries, including Australia, India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, the Maldives, and the Philippines, joined in rescue efforts for 39 missing crew members after the Chinese distant-water fishing vessel “Lupeng Yuanyu 028” capsized […]
In a significant move to address Sri Lanka's fuel supply challenges, a contract agreement was signed with Sinopec, a leading international petroleum company. The agreement, signed May (22), marks a crucial step in ensuring a steady and uninterrupted fuel supply for the nation.
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By Easwaran Rutnam Self-proclaimed Prophet, Jerome Fernando is to be arrested on his return to Sri Lanka despite his public apology. Minister of Public Security, Tiran Alles, told reporters today that there are a number of complaints received against Jerome Fernando. He said that the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) is investigating Jerome Fernando. The Minister […]