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Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 09 individuals for engaging in several illegal fishing activities in the sea areas of Chundikulam, Chalai, and Nagar Kovil in Veththalakerni last night (May 30).
Sri Lanka's central bank is expected to keep rates unchanged at its policy meeting this week as it continues to support the debt-laden economy amid persistently high inflation.The post Sri Lanka’s Central Bank to hold rates as inflation stays high appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Live Updates - Sri Lanka News.
- Sri Lanka Central Bank to hold rates as inflation worries persist (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka central bank holds rates, sees sharp drop in inflation (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to hold rates as inflation slows slightly, focus on IMF bailout (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka threatens administrative measures over high market interest rates (Category: Breaking News)
The Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka, Dr. D. Venkateshwaran met with Padma Bhushan Superstar Rajinikanth, a renowned actor from South India, at his residence on Monday (May 29).
The Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), Dr. Robert Floyd is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (May 31).
Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sun Weidong who called on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at the Temple Trees on Tuesday (May 30) assured that China will increase investments in several areas such as agriculture, trade and commerce, ports and infrastructure development in Sri Lanka. He also said China will continue to provide economic assistance […]
SJB MP Dr. Harsha de Silva recently addressed the growing challenges faced by Sri Lanka’s textile and apparel export sector. The former UNP State Minister told the media that with a significant year-on-year decline of 17% in April, the industry was in trouble. De Silva emphasised the crucial role the textile and apparel industry played […]
- Nimal Siripala re-appointed as Cabinet Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Response to economic revival plan pathetic: Harsha disappointed (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala loses MP to SJB (Category: Breaking News)
- Former Maldivian President refutes Harsha s remarks (Category: Breaking News)
Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage has turned down a request made by Ajith Pathirana PC to suspend a CID investigation into a case involving approximately Rs 195 million that had been allegedly defrauded from a group of shareholders following the sale of a plot of land at Kollupitiya, majority shareholder being a UK-based limited liability company. […]
- Nalaka Edirisinghe surrenders to CID (Category: Breaking News)
- Nalaka Edirisinghe surrenders to CID (Category: Breaking News)
- Thico scam: Rs. 3 bn withdrawn from Thilini’s account in six months (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Harak Kata’ indicted in High Court on 22 charges (Category: Breaking News)
The Indian High Commission yesterday (30) said that following a request from Sri Lanka, the State Bank of India (SBI) had extended the tenure of the USD 1 billion Credit Facility, provided in March 2022, for the procurement of essential items. In this context, an Amendment Agreement was signed yesterday, in the presence of the […]
- India should treat us like its little sister, not be Big Brother (Category: Breaking News)
- Creative Accounting (Category: Business)
- Oil Stock (Category: Business)
- Digital Trade (Category: Business)
Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Sun Weidong has assured Premier Dinesh Gunawardena that China will always stand by Sri Lanka’s sovereignty as well as for political independence and socioeconomic development. The meeting took place at Temple Trees. The Vice Minister assured that China will increase investments in several areas, such as agriculture, trade and […]
- Sri Lanka and China to commence 12th round of diplomatic consultations (Category: Breaking News)
- China will always stand for Sri Lanka s sovereignty and socioeconomic development  Vice Foreign... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka, China discuss consolidating bilateral relations (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka, China discuss consolidating bilateral relations (Category: Breaking News)
Turkish Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Demet Sekercioglu, and Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva. yesterday (30) discussed the commencing of direct flights between the two countries later this year. The Chief of Turkish Airlines’ South Asia Office Fathi Bozkurt joined the discussion held at the Ministry. A senior Ministry spokesman told The […]
- Turkish Airlines resumes direct flights to Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Turkish Airlines to launch directs flights to Colombo in October (Category: Breaking News)
- Kingfisher Boosts Flights to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka plans to start Colombo-Istanbul direct flights (Category: Breaking News)
The Diving and Salvage Unit of the Sri Lanka Navy often renders its assistance to search for persons who go missing in water bodies and recover bodies of drowned persons. The Navy has rendered diving assistance and has recovered 148 corpses of people drowned, during the past year.
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- ‘Due Impartiality’ Should Be Our Top Most Objective In Regulating The Broadcasting Sector (Category: Breaking News)
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- The Rhythmic Rebel: Austin Munasinghe’s Mark On Sri Lankan Soundscapes (Category: Breaking News)
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- Projection Of Buddhism As Sri Lanka’s Greatest Soft Power (Category: Breaking News)
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The decision to resume the Colombo Light Rail Transit (LRT) project with the assistance of Japan has been approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.The post Cabinet approves resume of the Colombo Light Rail Transit project appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Live Updates - Sri Lanka News.
- Japan wants Sri Lanka to repay due for LRT cancellation to resume stalled projects (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan halts 12 JAICA projects in Sri Lanka until IMF provides roadmap: minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to revive scrapped Japan-funded LRT project (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet green-lights resumption of suspended Colombo LRT project (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has been granted an extension of the credit facility signed March 2022, with India providing access to a USD 1 billion credit facility until March 2024.The post India extends USD 1 Billion Credit Line for Sri Lanka until March 2024 appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Live Updates - Sri Lanka News.
- India extends tenure of USD 1 billion credit facility provided to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- India extends $1 bln credit line for Sri Lanka by a year (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)
The Controller-General of Immigration and Emigration, Harsha Ilukpitiya says an online passport application system will be implemented in the coming days pursuant to President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s initiative to digitize the public service.The post Sri Lanka to initiate new online passport application system appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Live Updates - Sri La...
- Sri Lanka to launch a new online passport application system today (June 15) (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka issued 911,689 passports in 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- 50 new passport centres to be established in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka decides to accept Passport applications online (Category: Breaking News)
The Japanese funded Colombo Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, which was suspended by the Gotabaya Rajapaksa administration, is to resume. Cabinet spokesperson Minister Bandula Gunawardena said that President Ranil Wickremesinghe obtained Cabinet approval for the project to resume. He said that a decision was also taken to ensure future projects are terminated only with Parliament […]
- Cabinet approves proposal to get LRT project back on track (Category: Breaking News)
- BASL concerned over Ranil’s attack on Saliya Pieris (Category: Breaking News)
- President apologizes to Japanese PM over decision to halt LRT project (Category: Breaking News)
- Wimal’s wife at Mahinda’s ‘kadala dansal’ (Category: Breaking News)
The Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kenji Okamura, is to visit Sri Lanka for talks. State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said that Kenji Okamura will be on a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka (31st May and 1st June). During the visit, several rounds of discussions will be held on […]
- Emirates to promote Sri Lanka as ideal destination for travellers (Category: Breaking News)
- China to explore opportunities to strengthen relations with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Students visit President’s House one year after it was stormed (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF MD and Ranil review progress on restructuring Sri Lanka’s debt (Category: Breaking News)
In response to a request from the Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL), the State Bank of India (SBI) has extended the tenure of the USD 1 billion Credit Facility provided to GOSL for procurement of essential items in March 2022. In this context, an Amendment Agreement was signed today (30 May 2023) in the presence […]
- Emirates to promote Sri Lanka as ideal destination for travellers (Category: Breaking News)
- World’s largest passenger airline makes rare landing in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian Navy’s Advanced Light Helicopter lands in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Deputy Managing Director to have talks in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Sun Weidong has assured that China, a longstanding ally of Sri Lanka, will always stand by the island nation s sovereignty and its political and socioeconomic development.
Sri Lanka has sought the assistance of Superstar Rajinikanth to boost tourism in the country. The Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka Dr. D. Venkateshwaran met Padma Bhushan ‘Superstar’ Rajinikanth, a world renowned actor from South India, at his residence this week, the Foreign Ministry said today. During the meeting, the Deputy High Commissioner invited […]
- President says Sri Lanka no longer bankrupt (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Navy recovers more bodies from Chinese ship (Category: Breaking News)
- Probe on Marine Drive accident involving SUV (Category: Breaking News)
- Celebrations galore as Sri Lanka welcomes 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
The Ministerial Consultative Committee has approved the orders made by the Minister of Public Security under the Immigrants and Emigrants Act to revise the fine of US$500, in addition to the visa fees, to foreigners who have overstayed their period of valid visas.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to establish a Truth and Reconciliation Commission, taking into account the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa. The Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms and the Minister of Foreign Affairs visited South Africa at the invitation of the Minister of International Relations and […]
- South Africa committed to sharing experiences with Sri Lanka on TRC (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka updates UK on debt restructuring process (Category: Breaking News)
- Ali Sabry to have talks in Doha (Category: Breaking News)
- Thailand and Sri Lanka discuss early repatriation of trafficked Sri Lankans (Category: Breaking News)
Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kenji Okamura will arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow (May 31) for a two-day official visit, State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe says.
The Sri Lankan government has made it mandatory to test imported dried fish, sprats and fruits for heavy metals such as lead and arsenic with effect from June 01, 2023.
The signing of the agreement to extend the USD$ 1,000 million assistance scheme from India for the import of essential materials for a further period of one year has been carried out today (May 30), says Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe.
The Cabinet has approved two proposed agreements between the Maldives and Sri Lanka, including one in the field of health. President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies, proposed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Maldives on cooperation and mutual assistance in customs matters. “The […]
- Cabinet approves MoU with Maldives on immigration (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliament approves appointment of Sri Lanka’s new HC to Maldives (Category: Breaking News)
- Five year ocean plastic reduction project launched in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to maintain non-aligned foreign policy (Category: Breaking News)
The Controller-General of Immigration and Emigration, Harsha Ilukpitiya says an online passport application system will be implemented in the coming days pursuant to President Ranil Wickremesinghe s initiative to digitize the public service.
The Diving and Salvage Unit of the Sri Lanka Navy often renders its assistance to search for persons who go missing in water bodies and recover the bodies of drowned persons. In the past year (from 22nd May 2022 to 22nd May 2023) the Sri Lanka Navy has recovered 148 corpses from watery graves. Suicide […]
- Two bodies recovered (Category: Breaking News)
- Navy recovers bodies of two Indian fishermen after boat sank (Category: Breaking News)
- Navy recovers bodies of two Indian fishermen after boat sank (Category: Breaking News)
- Navy recovers bodies of two Indian fishermen after boat sank (Category: Breaking News)
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