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Scotland have joined Sri Lanka and Ireland in the semi-finals line-up of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in Abu Dhabi. On Friday afternoon, captain Kathryn Bryce once again, led from the front with an unbeaten 63 to guide Scotland through to the semis against Thailand at Tolerance Oval. At Zayed Cricket Stadium, Samaira […]
Ireland recorded an unequivocal, 54-run win over Netherlands to knock them out of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier. Tournament hosts, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have sealed the fourth semi-final spot, moving one step closer to qualification for the main event in Bangladesh later this year. Needing to win the match following the […]
It has been decided to restrict local pilgrims from climbing Sri Pada (Adam s Peak) during the off-season.
China is to help conclude the debt restructuring process in Sri Lanka, State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said. The State Minister posted a message on X saying he had a productive meeting with the Vice Minister of Finance of China Liao Min. The meeting took place during the ADB annual meeting in Tbilisi, Georgia. […]
Former President Mahinda Rajapakse says that Sri Lanka the Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) will nominate a formidable candidate for the upcoming Presidential Election.
The Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yoko Kamikawa has arrived in Sri Lanka on an official visit to discuss Sri Lanka s debt and economic restructuring process.
The Sri Lankan rupee has emerged as one of the fastest-growing currencies globally, according to Sri Lanka’s Finance State Minister, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya.The post Sri Lankan Rupee emerges as one of the fastest-growing currencies worldwide appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Sri Lanka introduced a mobile court system, funded by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, which was inaugurated on Friday (May 3) to facilitate bringing suspects to court via an online platform.The post Sri Lanka introduces mobile courts across three prisons appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Asian investment firm EQT Private Capital Asia is to acquire top Sri Lankan tech company WSO2. WSO2, the leader in digital transformation technology, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by EQT. “We are thrilled to partner with EQT as we embark on the next phase of WSO2’s journey,” said Dr. […]
The Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) of Sri Lanka, condemned the violent repression and arrests of hundreds of university students across America. “We unconditionally stand alongside fellow university students and faculty in the US, in their fight to free Palestine. We reiterate their calls for their universities to divest from Israel, thereby stopping their supporting […]
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) recorded another statement from former President Maithripala Sirisena over the Easter Sunday attacks. Sirisena was questioned for over 2-houirs by the CID over recent claims he had made regarding those involved in the attacks. The CID had recorded a statement from the former President on an earlier occassion as well […]
Several students sustained injuries after two buses crashed in Ampara. The accident took place along the Akaraiapattu – Ampara road. According to the Police, a Sri Lanka Transport Board bus and a school bus were involved in the accident. At least 23 school children were injured in the accident are were taken to hospital. The […]
Iraq wants to enhance bilateral, and political relations with Sri Lanka, the President of Iraq Dr. Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid said. The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the United Arab Emirates Udaya Indrarathna who is also concurrently accredited to the Republic of Iraq presented Letters of Credence to President of the Republic of Iraq Dr. […]
Forty-four Sri Lankans who were in different prisons across the United Arab Emirates have been pardoned by a Royal order. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates has formally conveyed to the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi that these Sri Lankan prisoners received pardon by the Royal order on the […]
Former Sri Lankan cricket captain and former minister Arjuna Ranatunga denied claims he has joined the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) despite getting on stage at an SJB rally. Ranatunga said that he had participated in the rally only in response to an invitation extended to him by SJB MP Palani Digambaram. Ranatunga got on stage […]
Domestic gas prices have been reduced in Sri Lanka with both Litro and Laugfs slashing prices. Litro said that the price of a 12.5 kg domestic gas cylinder has been reduced by Rs.175 and will now be sold at Rs.3,940. Litro also said that the price of a 5 kg domestic gas cylinder has been […]
Press freedom in Sri Lanka has been rated as “very serious” in the latest annual World Press Freedom Index produced by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). The report, released to mark World Press Freedom Day 2024 on 3rd May, says Sri Lanka’s ratings in 2024 had dropped when compared to 2023. No country in the Asia-Pacific […]
General Secretary of the Lanka Jathika Estate Workers’ Union, Vadivel Suresh, emphasized that both the Government and the Plantation Owners bear the responsibility of providing wage increases to plantation workers as it is they who play a pivotal role in sustaining the esteemed reputation of ‘Ceylon Tea’ whilst contributing significantly to the national economy. MP […]
Sri Lanka s rupee, which suffered severe depreciation because of the island nation s unprecedented economic crisis since 2022, has started to make gains in comparison to other currencies, State Minister for Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said on Friday.
Sri Lanka has dropped fifteen places and ranks 150th in the 2024 World Press Freedom Index, published annually by Reporters Without Borders (RSF).
Mr. Vadivel Suresh, General Secretary of the Lanka Jathika Estate Workers’ Union, emphasized that both the Government and the Plantation Employers’ Association bear the responsibility of providing wage increases to plantation workers. These workers, who play a pivotal role in sustaining the esteemed reputation of ‘Ceylon Tea’, contribute significantly to the national economy of Sri Lanka.
Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, revealed plans to start a ferry service from Nagapattinam to Kankesanthurai in just two weeks if all preparations go well.The post India-Sri Lanka ferry service ready for launch in two weeks appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
At least 33 individuals including schoolchildren have been injured and hospitalised following a head-on collision involving a Sisu Sariya bus and a bus belonging to the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) near the E.C.C. Junction in Ampara.
Forty-four Sri Lankans, who were in different prisons across the United Arab Emirates, have been pardoned by a Royal order.The post Royal Pardon for Forty-Four Sri Lankans in UAE appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Forty-four Sri Lankans who were in different prisons across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been pardoned by a Royal order, the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi said.
State Minister of Finance Dr. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says that the Sri Lankan rupee has now become one of the fastest growing currencies in the world.
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Sports Minister Harin Fernando has signed a regulation today (03) in a move to depoliticise sports in Sri Lanka.
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The United States has once again assured their fullest support to Sri Lanka in the debt restructuring process, State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said.