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The Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka has announced a General Amnesty period from April 20, 2024, to May 20, 2024, specifically targeting members of the Tri-Forces who have been marked as Absent Without Official Leave (AWOL).The post General Amnesty announced for Tri-Forces AWOL personnel, excludes Commissioned Officers appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka’s Defense Ministry announces General Amnesty for Tri-Forces absentees (Category: Breaking News)
- Declared general amnesty not applicable for Commissioned Officers marked AWOL (Category: Breaking News)
- Troops overseas without leave granted amnesty (Category: Breaking News)
- Amnesty offered for soldiers absent without leave (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's Finance State Minister Shehan Semasinghe recently engaged in bilateral talks with Robert Kaproth, the U.S. Treasury's Deputy Assistant Secretary.The post Sri Lanka and United States discuss Economic Support and Reforms appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Top U.S. Treasury official visits Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- US to explore areas to support Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- US Deputy Asst. Secretary of Treasury for Asia arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Semasinghe rubbishes reports claiming transfer of economic centers to foreign country (Category: Breaking News)
An Israeli missile has struck Iran, according to two U.S. officials who spoke with CBS News, the BBC's US partner.The post Israeli missile strikes Iran amid escalating Middle East tensions appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Houthi missile hits U.S. cargo ship in Gulf of Aden (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran Claims It Warned of Attack on Israel; U.S. Denies Receiving Notice (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel vows to “destroy Hamas” as death toll rises from unprecedented attack (Category: Breaking News)
- Israeli missile hits Iran, with blasts heard in centre of country (Category: Breaking News)
An official delegation of the Foreign Affairs Ministry will visit New Zealand from 22-25 April to attend to the matters related to the opening of the Sri Lankan High Commission in Wellington.
In true Sri Lankan spirit, Cinnamon Grand Colombo hosted an Avurudhu event at Nuga Gama. Festivities included Sri Lankan food, sweets, beverages, and traditional activities that remind us all of our youth, a lovely introduction to anyone experiencing their first Avurudhu.
- Church puts faith in God to ensure justice over Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- India lifts export ban on onions for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Taj Samudra celebrates 40 years (Category: Breaking News)
- Probe sought on Piumi Hansamali’s assets (Category: Breaking News)
The United States (US) has urged Sri Lanka to continue the commendable reforms undertaken over the past two years by the Government. State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said that he had a cordial meeting with Änjali Kaur, USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator of the Bureau for Asia. “Appreciated the multi-pronged assistance provided by USAID to […]
- India lifts export ban on onions for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPP Anuradhapura District MP Nandasena passed away (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to hold Foreign Office Consultations with Kazakhstan (Category: Breaking News)
- Dharmasena denies allegations over his company (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is to send a delegation to New Zealand from 22-25 April 2024 to prepare the groundwork to open a Sri Lanka High Commission in Wellington. The Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry said that following the decision by the Cabinet of Ministers to open a Sri Lanka High Commission in Wellington, New Zealand, an official […]
- Sri Lanka to establish a High Commission in New Zealand (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF commends Sri Lanka’s economic reforms endeavors (Category: Breaking News)
- King Charles sends special message to Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- US and Sri Lanka to sign deal to prevent smuggling of nuclear material (Category: Breaking News)
Engineer advocates for increased funding to meet safety goals By Rathindra Kuruwita The number of deaths in road accidents in Sri Lanka has been decreasing since 2020, Kamala Gunawardena, a highway consultant with over 20 years of experience and consultant to the World Bank on road safety, says. Sri Lankan police categorised accidents into four […]
- Road accidents have claimed lives of 115 children so far this year (Category: Breaking News)
- Road accidents claim 341 lives during past two months (Category: Breaking News)
- Road accidents cost as much as 3% of SL’s annual GDP (Category: Breaking News)
- One-fourth of deaths per year in Sri Lanka attributed to road accidents (Category: Breaking News)
As a collective body of exporters, we have been at the forefront of sustaining employment and ensuring a steady flow of foreign exchange, even amidst the most severe economic downturns faced by our nation. Our membership covers the majority of merchandise exports, which account for some 13% of Sri Lanka’s GDP. Today, we stand united […]
- ‘Recognizing, Inspiring and Strengthening’ SL’s exporters (Category: Breaking News)
- Brandix excels at export awards (Category: Breaking News)
- Dollars and conscience (Category: Breaking News)
- Why record export earnings may not be good news (Category: Breaking News)
Axiata Digital Labs (ADL) proudly announces its first win at the 29th annual Global Mobile (GLOMO) Awards held during the recently concluded Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. ADL secured the Open Gateway Challenge GLOMO Award, a new category in 2024, marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey as a leader in digital innovation […]
- Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya receives GSMA Chairman’s Award for outstanding contribution to the global ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Dialog Axiata Group to invest USD 152.4 million in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Dialog announces Strategic Partners for groundbreaking National Innovation Challenge (Category: Breaking News)
- GOLDEN GLORY OF DIGITAL TITANS, LOLC CLINCHES FIVE GOLDS AT TECHINNOVATION 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
The Election Commission (EC) has decided it has no legal mandate to resolve the internal crisis of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party. The Commission members met on Thursday (18) to decide on the claims and counter-claims made by the two factions of the SLFP about the recent appointments made by a section of the party’s […]
- Election body says it cannot intervene to resolve SLFP s infighting (Category: Breaking News)
- Battle for SLFP leadership gets down and dirty (Category: Breaking News)
- Plan to entangle Maithri in a corruption case (Category: Breaking News)
- Injunction against Sirisena as SLFP Chairman extended (Category: Breaking News)
In a recent televised interview, Nishan de Mel, the Executive Director of Verité Research, stated that holders of Sri Lanka’s International Sovereign Bonds (ISBs) have expressed concerns about specific aspects of the debt sustainability analysis conducted by the country alongside the IMF. This disagreement is one of the key hurdles in reaching an accord with […]
- Lanka gets restructuring proposal from bond holders (Category: Breaking News)
- SL will engage major T-bond holders for voluntary optimization: Governor (Category: Breaking News)
- Initial restricted discussions between SL and members of ad hoc group of bondholders concluded (Category: Breaking News)
- Abandon the battle for power, President tells parliament (Category: Breaking News)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with Sri Lanka Missions in Myanmar and Thailand successfully facilitated the repatriation of eight Sri Lankans who were trafficked for forced criminal activities in cyber scamming compounds in Myanmar.
- First ever Sri Lankan Buddhist temple to be built in Myanmar (Category: Breaking News)
- New Myanmar Ambassador to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Myanmar troops rescue eight Lankans from Cyber Criminal Area (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign Ministry assures efforts underway to repatriate Sri Lankans trafficked to Myanmar (Category: Breaking News)
Friday, April 19, 2024, was a special day for K. Nalini, as the 38-year-old homemaker from the Kottapattu camp for Sri Lankan refugees in Tiruchi district, became the first naturalised Indian national from her community to exercise her franchise at the booth at St. Lourdes Primary School.
Russia says there is no evidence to back claims Sri Lankans are involved in the Ukraine war. The Russian Embassy in Colombo said that it does not have any information about the participation of Sri Lankan nationals in the Ukrainian conflict on the Russian side. “Neither we are aware of a local recruiting agency which […]
- Influencer who went into hiding in Sri Lanka sentenced in Russia (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to hold Foreign Office Consultations with Kazakhstan (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka condemns terrorist attack in Moscow (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka looks to enhance ties with Russia (Category: Breaking News)
The United National Party (UNP) accused the Archbishop of Colombo, Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, of having a hand in the mess Sri Lanka is in as a result of his earlier links to then President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. UNP General Secretary, Palitha Range Bandara said that the Cardinal had admitted he was misled by Gotabaya Rajapaksa and […]
- NPP gives Cardinal written assurance over Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Church puts faith in God to ensure justice over Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- India lifts export ban on onions for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Taj Samudra celebrates 40 years (Category: Breaking News)
The 19-year-old Sri Lankan national charged in the mass killing of a newcomer family in Ottawa has no plan to seek bail, his lawyer says. Febrio De-Zoysa was arrested and charged in early March with six counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder, after police found the family dead in a townhouse […]
- Sri Lankan family dead in Canada ‘mass killing’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Parents of Sri Lankans migrating to Canada urged to pay more attention (Category: Breaking News)
- Suspect in killing of Ottawa Sri Lankan family held in protective custody (Category: Breaking News)
- Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo welcomes Nazoomi Azhar as its new General Manager (Category: Breaking News)
The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather alert, warning that extreme heat can be expected in parts of the island tomorrow (20).
The 19-year-old Sri Lankan national charged in the mass killing of a newcomer family in Ottawa has no plan to seek bail, his lawyer says.
State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe says that the government is confident of reaching resolution with commercial creditors and the private bondholders which will enable Sri Lanka to be a debt sustainable country, as the engagements with them are underway.
Sri Lanka has participated in the Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable (GSDR) in Washington DC, which brings together debtor countries and creditors, in a bid to build greater common understanding among key stakeholders on debt sustainability, debt restructuring challenges and ways to address them.
- Exploding Deficit (Category: Business)
- Economic Imbalances (Category: Business)
- Baited Breath (Category: Business)
- Deficit Woes (Category: Business)
The Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has filed a fundamental rights (FR) petition before the Supreme Court seeking an order that the fundamental rights have been violated through the purchase of certain types of drugs including Human Immunoglobulin vials, without following the proper procurement process.
The Election Commission says it has no legal authorization to intervene to resolve the internal rifts of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).
Nayantara Fonseka (fondly known as Taru) has formally announced the rebranding of certain properties previously under the brand “Taru Villas”. Effective April 1st 2024, the following properties, namely Rock Villa – Bentota, Muse – Bentota, Lake Lodge – Colombo, Leela Walawwa – Induruwa, and Mayur Lodge – Yala, will henceforth operate under the brand name […]
- MLH Avurudu Maha Gedara Kavili Kade 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Fonseka obtains enjoining order against SJB (Category: Breaking News)
- India lifts export ban on onions for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Plantation workers stage protest demanding Rs. 1700 wage (Category: Breaking News)
The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) particularly focuses on educational initiatives for various target groups across the country. These include the general public, and schools and higher educational institutions in Sri Lanka. Through its Schools and Higher Education Institutions Outreach Programme, the MMCA Sri Lanka engages with preschools, schools, […]
- The MMCA Sri Lanka Grows with the Founding Patrons Programme (Category: Breaking News)
- Netherlands Embassy in Sri Lanka and Maldives supports MMCA’s ‘Museum Intensives’ programme (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘The Foreigners’ by the MMCA Sri Lanka Closes (Category: Breaking News)
- An Audience Engaged Approach to Education: The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his firm conviction in his ability to shape Sri Lanka into the country that the nation’s youth envision.The post President says he will build a Sri Lanka that the youth aspire to appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- President joins Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations in Nuwara Eliya (Category: Breaking News)
- President attends Sinhala and Tamil New Year festivities in Nuwara Eliya (Category: Breaking News)
- President Participates in Sinhala and Tamil New Year Festivities Organized by the Nuwara Eliya M... (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez offers to convert N’Eliya Post Office into a hotel (Category: Breaking News)
By A.J.A Abeynayaka and Rathindra Kuruwita The Colombo District Court yesterday (18) extended the interim injunction preventing former President Maithripala Sirisena from functioning as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), until May 09. District Court judge Sandun Vithana directed all parties to submit objections to the decision. The order was issued when […]
- Injunction issued preventing Maithripala from functioning as SLFP chairman extended (Category: Breaking News)
- Interim injunction issued preventing Maithripala from functioning as SLFP chairman (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala prevented from functioning as SLFP chairman until trial ends (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala prevented from functioning as SLFP chairman until trial ends (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed its readiness to assist Sri Lanka in its negotiations with international bondholders, according to a Reuters report. An IMF spokesperson has been quoted as saying that a formal assessment will be provided once a preliminary agreement is reached. The spokesperson has expressed hope that an agreement aligning with […]
- Economic Czar (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka cuts import levy, simplifies taxes (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka cuts import levy, simplifies taxes (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka cuts import levy, simplifies taxes (Category: Breaking News)
Chamari Atapattu smashed the third-highest individual score in women’s ODIs to help Sri Lanka pull off the highest-ever successful run-chase in women’s ODIs.Atapattu was at her brutal best as Sri Lanka stunned South Africa with a record run-chase in Potchefstroom to level the three-match ICC Women’s Championship ODI series and end a highly successful bilateral […]
- Sri Lanka register highest successful run chase in women’s ODI history (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka register highest successful run chase in women s ODI history (Category: Breaking News)
- Athapaththu is new number one (Category: Breaking News)
- England Win Sri Lanka Warm-up Match (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s Piyumi Wijesekara is among the crew of four volunteers, selected by NASA, to participate in a simulated mission to Mars within a habitat at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Jason Lee, Stephanie Navarro, Shareef Al Romaithi, and Wijesekara will step into the agency’s Human Exploration Research Analog, or HERA, on Friday, […]
- Sri Lankan among NASA’s new crew for next simulated Mars journey (Category: Breaking News)
- NASA includes Sri Lankan in crew for simulated Mars journey (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka s Piyumi Wijesekara among NASA s new crew for next simulated Mars journey (Category: Breaking News)
- Nasa gets ready for Mars mission (Category: Technology)
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