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The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the President in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies to implement a voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) for employees of the Sri Lanka Savings Bank. A payment is to be made to employees who retire voluntarily. The Sri Lanka Savings Bank became […]
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 14 May 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Due to a low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, showery condition is expected to continue further. Showers may occur at Western and Southern provinces during the morning while showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in […]
Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane has met with U.S. Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu and discussed avenues to further consolidate Sri Lanka  U.S. bilateral relations.
United States Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, who is on an official visit to the island, has met with leaders from across Sri Lanka s political spectrum including opposition parties the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the National Peoples Power (NPP).
Due to a low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, showery conditions are expected to continue further, says the Meteorology Department.
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By Shamindra Ferdinando The Jathika Jana Balawegaya (JJB) yesterday declared that their coalition intended to introduce a new Constitution following the presidential poll scheduled to be conducted later this year. Attorney-at-law Sunil Watagala said that as it wouldn’t be possible to enact a new Constitution, soon after the election, the JJB would continue with the […]
The newly-appointed Ambassador-designate of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Rekha Gunasekera assumed duties at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Netherlands last Friday (10). Her assumption of duties was marked by a simple ceremony […]
by D. I. I. Amarasinghe Nursing, often regarded as the heartbeat of healthcare systems, has undergone a profound evolution in Sri Lanka. From humble beginnings to modern-day complexities, the trajectory of nursing services in this island nation reflects a rich tapestry of dedication, challenges, and opportunities. Nursing in Sri Lanka has undergone a significant evolution […]
by Jehan Perera Elections provide a unique situation where people become equal regardless of their class or ethnic and religious identity. This offers space to rival politicians to address their unmet needs. The government has commenced several development initiatives that will take resources to the community level in a targeted manner. These initiatives would be […]
…question financial discipline of members and their responsibilities regarding enactment of laws Professor Prathibha Mahanamahewa of the Colombo Law Faculty emphasised over the weekend the need for a robust civil movement to play a significant role in shaping national policies and fortifying the rule of law. Mahanamahewa insisted on the responsibility on the part of […]
by Rex Clementine Former captain Upul Tharanga was an admirable bloke when he was playing cricket and he is earning bigger accolades as Chairman of Selectors. Since assuming duties early this year, he has held a media briefing before every home series or tour explaining his decisions. Yesterday was no different as he met journalists […]
Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa recently discussed the planned acquisition of Beechcraft King Air 350 from Australia during his recently concluded visit Down Under. The text of the SLAF Headquarters statement: “The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, participated in the recently concluded Air […]
A major hotel in Derby, UK has been sold to a Sri Lankan company, Derbyshire Live reported. The Grade II-listed Cathedral Quarter Hotel in St Mary’s Gate has been bought by Rashmi Dedigama and Peter Karan of Lavendish Leisure, a subsidiary of the Dedigama Group, for an undisclosed amount The city centre hotel, where the […]
A Malaysian company is to partner with Supreme Global Holdings in its bid to acquire and restructure SriLankan Airlines. MMAG Holdings Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary MMAG Aviation Consortium Sdn Bhd (MAC) has entered into a partnership with Supreme Global Holdings (Private) Limited to collaborate on the aviation sector in Sri Lanka. In a filing with Bursa […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe extended his well-wishes to the Sri Lankan Cricket Team as they embark on their journey to participate in the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup Cricket Tournament, set to take place in the U.S. and the West Indies from June 1st to June 29th.
United States’ Assistant Secretary Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, called on Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe today (May 13) at the Presidential Secretariat.The post U.S. Assistant Secretary Donald Lu meets with Sri Lankan President appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe extended his well-wishes to the Sri Lankan Cricket Team as they embark on their journey to participate in the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup Cricket Tournament, set to take place in America and the West Indies from June 1st to June 29th.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe extended his best-wishes to the Sri Lankan Cricket Team which will participate in the upcoming ICC T20 Cricket World Cup, when he met them at the Presidential Secretariat this (13) afternoon. The Sri Lankan cricket squad comprising 15 players is scheduled to depart the island tomorrow (14th) morning. The ICC T20 Cricket […]
United States’ Assistant Secretary Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, met President Ranil Wickremesinghe today (13) at the Presidential Secretariat. During the meeting, Sri Lanka’s economic recovery strategies were discussed. (PMD)
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A foreigner sustained injuries while participating in the Base Jump event at the Lotus Tower in Colombo, Sri Lanka, today (May 13).The post American Base jumper injured in Lotus Tower accident in Sri Lanka appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Widely shared images of the “chikibilla” in Sri Lanka have been found to be fake, AFP reported. According to AFP, a national park in Sri Lanka said it had recorded no sightings of a “chikibilla”, contradicting social media posts that said the dinosaur-like creature had re-emerged there after it was thought to be extinct. Wildlife […]
Sports Minister Harin Fernando admitted in Parliament that the Hambantota cricket stadium was a failed project and money should have been redirected to develop existing sports stadiums. He said that there was a lot of controversy surrounding the project. However, the Minister said that as a Government, any money that needs to be paid for […]
The Supreme Court has instructed the Attorney General to submit a report on the progress of the investigations into Pastor Jerome Fernando. Fernando was arrested and remanded but was later granted conditional bail by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court in January. He was also banned from leaving the country as investigations are still ongoing but […]
The Supreme Court has concluded its hearing of the petitions filed challenging the proposed Sri Lanka Electricity Bill, which includes proposed reforms for the electricity sector.
US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu spoke with members of Sri Lanka’s civil society and discussed ongoing reforms and other issues. The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung said that the US delegation learned about their ongoing efforts to promote peacebuilding and strengthen democratic norms. “We reiterated […]
Sri Lanka’s Eshan Pieris secured Silver Class victory at the GT World Challenge Asia Round 2 held in Thailand. Pieris notched up this commendable win at the Silver Cup Category at the GT World Challenge Asia (GTWC) Round 2 held at the Buriram International Circuit in Thailand, together with his Absolute Racing teammate, Tanart Sathienthirakul. […]
The Kaduwela District Court today (13) issued an enjoining order preventing any individuals from disrupting the new Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe and Acting General Secretary Keerthi Udawatte from functioning in their respective roles.
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