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President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed Justice Mr. L.T.B. Dehideniya, a retired Supreme Court Judge as the Chairman of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka.
The Sri Lankan government has decided to establish a special court to resolve the legal problems pertaining to tax collection, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says.
President Ranil Wickremasinghe, in his capacity as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has promoted outgoing Air Force Commander, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, to the four-star rank of Air Chief Marshal with effect from today (29 June 2023). Air Chief Marshal Pathirana took over as the 18th Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force on […]
A special traffic plan will be in place in Kandy tomorrow (June 30) from 9.30 a.m. to 12.00 p.m., Sri Lanka Police says.
Sri Lanka's banking system would not be burdened any further as it already contributes to the Treasury and economy through taxes of over 50%, the Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said.The post Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor explains debt restructuring process appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Sri Lanka is asking foreign investors in its international sovereign bonds to take a 30% haircut and is seeking similar concessions from holders of its other dollar-denominated bonds as it seeks to restructure its massive debt, its central bank governor said on Thursday.
National Lotteries Board (NLB) and the Development Lotteries Board (DLB) have decided to increase the prices of their lottery tickets.
Laugfs Gas PLC, one of Sri Lanka s two largest suppliers of domestic Liquefied Petroleum (LP) gas, has assured that there is no gas shortage in the country, despite certain rumors.
The number of tourist arrivals recorded in Sri Lanka has increased in the first half of 2023, in comparison to the last year.
Air Vice Marshal Udeni Rajapaksha will assume duties as the 19th Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) tomorrow (June 30), the Sri Lanka Air Force announced.
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera handed over letters of appointment to 35 Officer Cadets of the 65th intake, 29 Direct Entry officers and 03 Officer Cadets who qualified for university admission through University Grants Commission (UGC). The letters of appointment were handed over at a ceremony held at the Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his message for the 2023 Hajj festival, has deemed the festival an opportunity to honour the sacrifices made by the citizens of Sri Lanka in recent times, amidst the adversities faced by the country.
Sri Lanka has sought more cooperation with China and also rejected ‘debt trap’ claims. China has invested a lot in Sri Lanka in recent years and Sri Lanka looks forward to expanding the mutually beneficial partnership, Ali Sabry, Sri Lanka’s minister of foreign affairs, told the media during his visit to China. Speaking at a […]
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe says Hajj festival is an opportune occasion to memorialize sacrifice and patience of our citizens.The post Hajj festival is an opportune occasion to memorialize sacrifice and patience of our citizens – President appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
The validity period of every temporary driving license issued during the period from March 31, 2022 to June 30, 2023 has been extended for two years.The post Validity of temporary driving licenses extended by two years appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
SriLankan Airlines flight UL 454 which left for Japan's Narita International Airport from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night (June 28) has returned to Colombo after taking off for two hours and 25 minutes due to a technical fault.The post SriLankan flight to Japan turns back due to technical fault appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
By Easwaran Rutnam The World Bank has approved $700 million in financing to help Sri Lanka implement foundational reforms that restore macroeconomic stability and sustainability. Issuing a statement, the World Bank said that its Board of Directors approved $700 million in financing for two operations to help Sri Lanka implement foundational reforms that restore macroeconomic […]
The World Bank approved $700 million in budgetary and welfare support for Sri Lanka on Thursday, the biggest funding tranche for the crisis-hit island nation since an International Monetary Fund (IMF) deal in March.The post World Bank approves $700 Million for crisis-hit Sri Lanka appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the schedule for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 at a ‘Countdown to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023’ event in Mumbai. Ten teams feature in what will be the biggest Cricket World Cup ever, to be played across 10 venues from 5 October to 19 […]
The World Bank approved $700 million in budgetary and welfare support for Sri Lanka on Thursday, the biggest funding tranche for the crisis-hit island nation since an International Monetary Fund (IMF) deal in March.
Mohammad Haris will lead Pakistan A in the eight-team Men’s Emerging Asia Cup, which will run from July 14 to 23 in Sri Lanka. Omar Yousuf has been named his deputy in the 15-member squad that includes the likes of Saim Ayub, Shahnawaz Dahani and Mohammad Wasim among others. Haris was part of the senior […]
By Shamindra Ferdinando SJB MP Dr. Harsha de Silva said that the all-party Committee on Public Finance (COPF) would have to examine the proposals presented by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) and the Treasury as regards the proposed domestic debt restructuring. COPF Chairman de Silva said that the CBSL and Treasury representatives appeared […]
Post of IGP vacant since 26 June The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) says the next IGP should be a person who can restore public confidence in the Police Department. In a letter dated 27 June, addressed to President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the BASL has stressed the need to restore public confidence in the police. […]
Two eminent Sri Lankans joined the international election observer mission to observe and assess the conduct of the general election in Sierra Leone, held on 24 June 2023, in which that country’s president, parliament, and other local representatives would be elected, sources said. Justice Rohini Marasinghe was part of the 11-member Commonwealth election observation mission, […]
Hayleys Aventura, a leading industrial solutions provider, hosted their Brand Conclave on the 27th of June bringing together some of the world’s most reputed industrial brands and their top management, to interact and share insights on their world-class product innovations, all under one roof. Hyster (USA), Prestar (Malaysia), Suzhou Asia Fuji (China), Goodpack (Singapore), A&D […]
By Rathindra Kuruwita The JVP yesterday asked the government why it had closed the banks for five days and summoned Parliament without an Order Paper if it was confident that the domestic debt restructuring would have no detrimental impact on the people. JVP’s Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa told journalists in Colombo that the government had a […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his Hajj message invited all Sri Lankan citizens to join hands during this Hajj festival, and be united in a common cause to achieve our domestic, regional and global goals. The full text of the President’s Hajj message: In these challenging times, as we strive for a future filled with renewed […]
by Y P Prakash With a keen focus on countering China, US President Joe Biden has strategically aligned himself with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Biden extended a grand state visit to Modi, complete with two dinners—one intimate and the other grandiose—alongside a meeting with top CEOs. The visit resulted in a comprehensive set of […]