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Founder and chief functionary of Organization for Eelam Refugees Rehabilitation (OfERR) S.C. Chandrahasan on Friday said that Lankan refugees living in South India welcome recent move by the government to issue passports to them. “This recognition will help around 100,000 Lankan refugees in South India. This was announced by Eastern Province Governor Senthil Thondaman at […]
By APSARA RODRIGO ECONOMYNEXT-Sri Lanka plans to bring down international artistes, and hold water festivals to boost tourists, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau Chairman, Chalaka Gajabahu said. “We will be hosting a few international artists in September to December,” Gajabahu told EconomyNext. “We would also be having a fashion show in Sigiriya.” Sri Lanka is targeting [...
by Rex Clementine These days, anyone who could roll his arm over is called an all-rounder. But time was when one guy opened batting and shared the new ball for Sri Lanka in Test match cricket. Ravi Ratnayake is his name. Ravi at one point had the best bowling figures by a Sri Lankan in […]
By Sujeeva Nivunhella reporting from London Lankan descent Brin Piratapan, a 29-year-old veterinary surgeon from Chelmsford, has emerged victorious in the 20th British MasterChef Championship, held at the prestigious Le Gavroche in Singapore. Piratapan triumphed over 57 competitors in a gruelling eight-week contest to claim the coveted MasterChef trophy, awarded by esteemed judges John Torode [...
(PTI)New Delhi, India is in talks with Sri Lanka to acquire graphite mines in the island nation. The demand for graphite is steadily increasing, as it is the most common material used for anodes in lithium-ion and other batteries. The Indian government had discussions with the government of Sri Lanka on acquiring graphite mines there, […]
By Norman Palihawadane The number of persons arrested and detained for involvement in human smuggling facilitating recruitment of former military personnel to serve on the Russia-Ukraine front increased to nine with the police taking into custody a retired Army Major General and his wife, police said on Friday. Police said that hundreds of ex-servicemen had […]
The UK is to extradite a Sri Lankan to France after he was accused of people-trafficking while working in a chicken shop. Sathasivam Sivagankan, 58, organised clandestine Channel crossings from his rented home, court documents show, according to The Sun. A judge has ordered the dad of two’s extradition to France, where last year he […]
Former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka, who is expected to contest at the upcoming Presidential election, briefed top monk, the Most Venerable Banagala Upatissa Thero. Fonseka met the Most Venerable Banagala Upatissa Thero, the Chairman of the Mahabodhi Society – Sri Lanka Chapter and Chief Sangha Nayaka of Japan, at en event. Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena […]
The Presidential election is likely to take place on 17 October, Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapaksha said. He told reporters that the election will go ahead as scheduled this year. Rajapaksha, who is expected to contest as the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) candidate at the polls, said that the SLFP will come out strong at […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that the initiative to provide job opportunities for unemployed youth will commence once the country overcomes bankruptcy this year. The President also mentioned that next year will see the launch of a program aimed at introducing modern agriculture to villages in collaboration with private companies to revitalize the export economy. President Ranil Wickrem...
Under the guidance of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the Sri Lanka Navy has arranged religious programmes across all Naval Commands to celebrate the Vesak festival on 23rd May 2024. The Navy also played a significant role in supporting the State Vesak Festival held at Dharmaraja Pirivena in Matale and actively participating in events of Bauddaloka Vesak Zone,...
Highlighting the government s commitment to safeguarding women s rights, President Ranil Wickremesinghe today announced plans to establish a dedicated commission to enforce legal measures aimed at empowering women.
Sri Lanka Police says it has been decided to close several roads in Colombo tonight (25) in order to avoid repetition of incidents during the last two days due to the current weather conditions.
A 40-year-old illegal immigrant from Sri Lanka who allegedly ran a fake government identity proof racket for eight years has finally been caught in India.
The night mail trains to and from Badulla and other special trains on the up-country line have been cancelled today (25) due to trees and rocks falling onto the tracks, Sri Lanka Railways announced.
Pakistan legend Shahid Afridi was revealed as the newest tournament ambassador for the epic ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in West Indies and USA. He joins an illustrious group of ambassadors, featuring India stalwart Yuvraj Singh, ‘Universe Boss’ Chris Gayle and the fastest man on Earth Usain Bolt. Afridi is synonymous with Pakistan’s most […]
At least 43 Pakistani prisoners will be repatriated from Sri Lanka, announced Pakistan s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday after securing an agreement with the Sri Lankan government.
The Bribery Commission apprehended a school principal in Eheliyagoda for soliciting a bribe of Rs. 30,000 from a woman to secure the tender for supplying food to the school canteen.The post School Principal arrested for soliciting Rs. 30,000 bribe for canteen tender appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Sri Lanka’s Yupun Abeykoon won first place in the Men’s 100m event at the Anhalt Athletic Championship 2024 in Germany.The post Yupun Abeykoon Wins Men’s 100m at Anhalt Athletic Championship 2024 appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Innovative Production Group FZE (IPG) wishes to clarify that notwithstanding the recent events surrounding the arrest of a co-owner of the Dambulla franchise, the Lanka Premier League (LPL) Season 5 will proceed as scheduled. We are committed to ensuring that the tournament remains a showcase of the best in cricket, embodying the spirit of fair […]
The Maldives has alerted visitors to Sri Lanka on the recent changes to the visa scheme. The Maldives Ministry of Foreign Affairs, issuing a statement, clarified the recent changes to Sri Lanka’s tourist visa scheme. Following the announcement of a new e-visa system in Sri Lanka, the Ministry has been engaged in discussions with Sri […]
Sri Lanka’s Yupun Abeykoon took first place in the Men’s 100m event at the Anhalt Athletic Championship 2024 in Germany. Abeykoon clocked 10.16 seconds (wind+0.3) in to win the final. (Colombo Gazette)
Cricket Canada confirmed that head coach Pubudu Dassanayake will stay on as head coach for the duration of the T20 World Cup following a meeting of the Canadian board which declined to ratify the former Sri Lanka international’s informal dismissal. Dassayanake was told on Wednesday morning by assistant manager and Cricket Canada vice president Gurdeep […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives has issued a clarification for Maldivian travelers regarding recent changes to Sri Lanka s tourist visa scheme.
Issuing a media release on Friday (24) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) vehemently refutes the allegations made by Member of Parliament Hesha Withanage during a media briefing on Friday (24), which accused the SLC President, the Tournament Director of the Lanka Premier League (LPL), and other SLC officials of involvement in match- fixing and corrupt conduct […]
Sri Lanka s Yupun Abeykoon has won first place in the Men s 100m event at the Anhalt Athletic Championship 2024 in Germany.
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 25 May 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Sri Lanka Due to the South West Monsoon condition, the prevailing showery and windy conditions are expected to continue. Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Southern provinces as well as in Northern and […]
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka yesterday (24) granted special leave to appeal in the bribery case against Yahapalana Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake. The former Minister allegedly received an apartment from Arjun Aloysius, a Director of primary dealer, Perpetual Treasuries Ltd., at the centre of the Treasury bond scams. The SC order was issued in […]
The Foreign Employment Bureau said that 150 persons, including six female, left for South Korea early this week, thereby increasing the total number securing employment in South Korea to 2,829 so far this year. The Bureau said that these jobs in the production sector were received in line with an agreement between the South Korea […]
In a widening investigation into an ISIS plot to use a group of Sri Lankans to carry out attacks in India, police have arrested a person who allegedly facilitated the four-member group, now held in Gujarat, on terrorism charges, to obtain air tickets. According to the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Gujarat, among their targets were […]