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The Election Commission is to consider a request to allow Sri Lankans living overseas to vote at future elections. A request in this regard was put forward to the Election Commission by a civil society organization. The group noted that there are thousands of Sri Lankans who are either employed overseas or are dual citizens. […]
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) explored opportunities to further support Sri Lanka in achieving rights and choices for all citizens. UNFPA Asia Pacific Regional Director, Pio Smith, who is engaged on an official visit to Sri Lanka, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at Temple Trees. The meeting was marked by […]
The United States is to work with Sri Lanka to prevent illicit maritime trafficking in nuclear and radioactive material. The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung said that the U.S.-Sri Lanka partnership in addressing global security threats is ever-growing. “The new MOU between the Sri Lanka Navy and the U.S. Department of Energy’s National […]
Sri Lanka’s new Inspector General of Police (IGP), Deshabandu Tennakoon, assumed duties at the Police Headquarters with cricketing legends Aravinda de Silva and Sanath Jayasuriya among those present. Tennakoon was appointed as the 36th Inspector General of Police of Sri Lanka by President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The new IGP also met President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Public […]
An organiser of a “whites only” party in Sri Lanka has apologised after the event sparked a backlash online. The event’s advertisement specified a white dress code, but also had a line saying “Face control: White” – which was largely interpreted to mean the event was open only to white people. An organiser later said […]
The historic first-ever night passing out parade for Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) cadet officers took place under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the SLAF Academy in China Bay on Thursday (29).
Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over the import of substandard Immunoglobulin injections, was further remanded till March 14, 2024 by the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court.The post Keheliya Rambukwella further remanded until March 14, 2024 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
The Madras High Court on Thursday directed the Tamil Nadu government to appoint a senior Indian Administrative Service officer and an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer as nodal officers in-charge, to make all necessary arrangements to take the mortal remains of former PM Rajiv Gandhi assassination convict Santhan to Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court today (February 29), nullified the Cabinet's decision that permitted former President Maithripala Sirisena to retain his official residence at Paget Road, Colombo 07, even after his tenure.The post Supreme Court invalidates Cabinet decision granting Paget road residence to Maithripala Sirisena appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
The State Minister for Technology, Kanaka Herath, speaking at a press briefing titled “Collective Path to a Stable Country” held at the President Media Centre (PMC) today (29) said that preparations were underway to host the Digital Economy Summit in Sri Lanka next July. He said that the summit will serve as a platform for […]
The Election Commission has informed that S.C. Muthukumarana of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) was appointed to fill the MP seat left vacant due to the resignation of Uddika Premarathne.
[…]The post ප්රසන්න රණතුංගගේ නොමග යවන ප්රකාශ, ජනතා විමුක්ති පෙරමුණ සහ 1983 කළු ජූලි කෝලාහලයේ ඛේදවාචකය appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
[…]The post Prasanna Ranatunga’s Misguided Claims, The JVP & The Tragedy Of The Black July Riots, 1983 appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
Sri Lanka has signed a nuclear security pact with the United States to detect and interdict illicit trafficking in special nuclear material and other radioactive material, as part of the efforts to address the growing global security threats.
Sri Lanka has been lauded with the prestigious World Restoration Flagship Award by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) for its remarkable efforts in rejuvenating mangrove ecosystems.
State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe has asserted that the Government of Sri Lanka has not made a decision to transfer the country s economic centers to a foreign country through an economic cooperation agreement.
Sri Lanka has been lauded with the prestigious World Restoration Flagship Award by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) for its remarkable efforts in rejuvenating mangrove ecosystems.
The Chair of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Food Security and Agriculture, Member of Parliament D. Weerasinghe said that the use of organic fertilizers should be included in the national fertilizer policy.
The Supreme Court today (February 29) issued a rule for the removal of Nagananda Kodituwakku from the position of an Attorney-at-Law after he was found guilty of professional misconduct.The post Nagananda Kodituwakku barred from practicing as Attorney-at-Law appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
36 passengers, including 24 school children, were injured when a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus overturned in Monaragala this morning (February 29).The post 36 persons injured in a bus accident in Monaragala appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
An organiser of a Âwhite party in Sri Lanka has apologised after the event sparked a backlash online.
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized Sri Lanka’s dedication to maintaining a strategic position aimed at ensuring the absence of major power rivalries and upholding freedom of navigation in the Indian Ocean.The post Sri Lanka President highlights country’s Indian ocean security commitment at Pathfinder Conference appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and ...
Deshabandu Tennakoon officially assumed duties as the 36th Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Sri Lanka, a short while ago.
Thursday 29th February, 2024 The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has requested the public to use water sparingly in view of the prevailing dry spell. This appeal should be heeded if water cuts are to be averted. However, there is a pressing need for action to be taken to lessen the dependence of […]
By Rathindra Kuruwita The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has significantly overestimated the cost of electricity production and transmission for 2024 and this is reflected in their estimated cost of production, says MP Gamini Waleboda, head of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Alleviating the Impact of the Economic Crisis. The overestimation is around Rs 140 billion, […]
The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, yesterday (28), confirmed during a conference organised by the Pathfinder Foundation that Sri Lanka had dispatched a navy ship to support anti-Houthi operations in the Red Sea, led by the United States. Chung mentioned that one of the cutters, previously donated by the US, had been deployed […]
Indian Coast Guard Ships Samarth, an Offshore Patrol Vessel and Abhinav, Fast Patrol Vessel arrived at Galle on 27 February 2024. The ships will stay till 01 March 2024 and then visit Colombo from 02-05 March 2024 before departing the Island. The Commanding Officers of the Indian Coast Guard Ships, Deputy Inspector General P Pradeep […]
In a welcome development in relation to Sri Lanka’s regional policy, some state functionaries of the Ranil Wickremesinghe regime have gone on record as having stated that Sri Lanka would be taking notable cognizance of India’s security concerns, going forward. This is as it should be. None of India’s immediate neighbours could afford to overlook […]
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Asia Pacific Regional Director Pio Smith is in Sri Lanka from yesterday (28) to Friday 01 March. During his visit, Smith will hold discussions with policymakers, government officials, civil society, and key partners to enhance collaboration at the national level and advocate for the rights of women and girls. Additionally, […]
SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka, is to be auctioned next week, Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva has said. The Minister has said that a new investor will be picked following a live auction on 5th March. Several SriLankan Airlines flights scheduled to leave from the Bandaranaike International […]