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The Attorney General (AG) today (29) informed the Court of Appeal that the Chinese national who was apprehended by the Immigration and Emigration Department in an attempt to enter Sri Lanka with two passports is a suspect wanted in China with a pending arrest warrant over a drug charge.
Following representations made by the Government of Sri Lanka to Myanmar, six Sri Lankans, who were victims of the human trafficking have been repatriated to Colombo. The Sri Lankans were stranded in Myanmar and were rescued by the Myanmar authorities and handed over to the Sri Lanka Embassy in Yangon for repatriation to Sri Lanka, […]
Ethiopia is keen to strengthen its bilateral relations with Sri Lanka, the President of Ethiopia, Sahle-Work Zewde said. The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Ethiopia K.K. Theshantha Kumarasiri presented his credentials to President of Ethiopia Sahle-Work Zewde at the Presidential Palace in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Following the presentation of credentials, Ambassador Kumarasiri was received in […]
Food security in Sri Lanka is improving across all provinces, according to the Crop and Food Security Assessment Mission (CFSAM) report jointly carried out in February/March 2023 by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). The report estimates 3.9 million people or 17 percent of the population is […]
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a US$350 million (RM1.6 billion) special policy-based loan to provide budget support to Sri Lanka for economic stabilisation, the regional lender said in a statement. The programme is part of a broader package of financial assistance anchored by the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Extended Fund Facility for the […]
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By Easwaran Rutnam in Adelaide A Sri Lankan Buddhist temple in Adelaide was looted with a thief stealing the donations from worshipers. CCTV footage showed the man walk into the Adelaide Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara and walk out after committing the crime. President of the Management Committee of the temple, Duminda Kottahachchi, said that the […]
The ICC announced the list of match officials that will take charge of the World Test Championship Final between Australia and India at The Oval, starting June 7. Chris Gaffaney of New Zealand and Richard Illingworth of England will be the on-field umpires at The Oval for the marquee clash between Australia and India. They […]
Food security in Sri Lanka is improving across all provinces, according to the Crop and Food Security Assessment Mission (CFSAM) report jointly carried out in February'March 2023 by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $350 million special policy-based loan to provide budget support to Sri Lanka for economic stabilization today (29).
Sri Lankan Rupee further appreciated against the US Dollar today (May 29), the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) reported.
Gold prices have further edged lower in Sri Lanka on Monday (May 29), according to market sources.
The Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu at the invitation of Major General D.B.S.N Bothota RWP RSP VSV USP psc Commander, Security Force Headquarters-Jaffna and Colonel Commandant of Sri Lanka Armoured Corps (SLAC) this morning (25) graced the opening ceremony of the newly- constructed Warrant Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess at the Regimental Centre of the Sri Lanka ...
The Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera during an official visit to India, graced the Passing out Parade of naval officers, as the Chief Guest, held at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala on 27th May 2023.
By Soutik Biswas During a trip to India many years back, a leading US-based specialist on South Asia had a conversation with a local analyst which he says still resonates with him. “If Pakistan fails, we need to make sure it doesn’t take us down with it,” the expert told Michael Kugelman, director of the […]
Zamir Kabulov, the Russian Presidential Envoy to Afghanistan, said that the Taliban’s participation in the Kazan Forum “absolutely did not mean” its recognition from Russia. The Russian envoy also said that the UN Security Council does not sanction the Taliban delegation that participated in the Russia-Islamic World Kazan forum event. The Taliban delegation, prohibited in […]
Nathasha Edirisooriya, who was arrested over her remarks on Buddhism was remanded until June 7 by the Fort Magistrate court today (May 28).The post Nathasha Edirisooriya remanded till June 7 appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Live Updates - Sri Lanka News.
Ven. Rajangane Saddharathana thera has been arrested by the police in the Anuradhapura area.The post Ven. Rajangane Saddharathana Thera arrested appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Live Updates - Sri Lanka News.
The National Fuel Pass QR System allocated fuel quotas will be increased from Wednesday (May 31), Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekara said.The post Fuel quota to be increased from Tuesday appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Live Updates - Sri Lanka News.
In a display of swift response, the Sri Lanka Navy on Monday (28) stepped in to provide crucial assistance in transferring a foreign national who fell ill in the eastern waters, off Foul Point, Trincomalee. The ill person who was aboard NERU XINRUI – an Indian Cargo Ship was rushed for medical attention, upon being […]
India has done more for Sri Lanka than the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Union Minister for External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar, has told the Indian Express. The IE story, filed from Ahmedabad, said: The Modi government, he [Jaishankar] underlined, is working on developing an “extended neighbourhood” that involves islands in the Indian Ocean, Gulf countries and […]
Rebel SLPP MP Prof. G. L. Peiris has moved the District Court of Colombo against his expulsion from the position of SLPP Chairman.The former External Affairs Minister’s Counsel Romesh de Silva, PC, has challenged the decisions taken at ‘Maha Sabhawa’, on April 22, on the basis the meeting hadn’t been called properly and hence all […]
By Ifham Nizam More than 20 global mineral companies have evinced an interest in exploring investment opportunities in Sri Lanka through its first-ever International Mining and Mineral Conference, Investor Forum and Exhibition to be held in October. Environment Minister Nazeer Ahamed yesterday said that the proposed event would serve as a forum for investors in […]
Government and Opposition Members of Parliament, on Thursday, attended a roundtable discussion, where they exchanged views on the Anti-Corruption Bill. Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) organised the cross-party discussion with the leaders and secretaries of political parties and their representatives on the Anti-Corruption Bill, at the Parliament premises, with the intention of elicitin...
The Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious, and Cultural Affairs is drafting a new law to promote religious harmony, Minister Vidura Wickramanayaka has said.The Minister said that the new laws would require all religious institutions in Sri Lanka to register with the state. Wickramanayaka said this would allow the government to track and monitor religious activities, and […]
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India has done more for Sri Lanka than the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Union Minister for External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar said. The Modi Government, he underlined, is working on developing an “extended neighbourhood” that involves islands in the Indian Ocean, Gulf countries and nations in South-East Asia. “What we are also trying to do […]
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has sought cross-party support to pass the best possible version of the Anti-Corruption law in Parliament. Closing the implementation gap between law and practice is important to see the proposed Anti-Corruption Bill becoming a success, the Government and Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs), who took part in a roundtable discussion, […]
The Lanka Private Bus Owners Association (LPBOA) says that a sufficient number of passenger transport buses will be operated without any hindrance in view of the G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination which will commence tomorrow (May 29).
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekara emphasizes that he requested Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene to take necessary disciplinary and legal steps against the false statements made in Parliament regarding the operation of fuel station business by Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka in Sri Lanka.