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At a bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of the 10th World Water Summit, President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Indonesian President Joko Widodo reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the longstanding relationship between their nations. The discussions, which covered a wide range of regional and international issues, underscored the importance of collaboration in addressing global challeng...
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Sri Lanka declares May 21, 2024, as a day of mourning in view of the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.The post Sri Lanka declares tomorrow a day of mourning for Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressing the 10th World Water Forum, held in Bali, Indonesia today (20), highlighting the stark contrast between global funding priorities, pointing out the willingness of the Global North to fund death and destruction in Ukraine while showing reluctance to finance measures to combat climate change. Accordingly, President Wickremesinghe proposed a 10% levy […...
The Government of Sri Lanka has declared tomorrow (21 May) as a day of mourning in view of the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has submitted a report to the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court, identifying former State Minister Diana Gamage as a suspect in the case concerning the acquisition of a diplomatic passport.The post Diana Gamage named suspect in passport case appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Leader of the National People’s Power (NPP), Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has accepted the date proposed by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) for a debate with its leader, Sajith Premadasa.The post Anura and Sajith agree on June 6 for debate appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
By Sarah Hannan Sri Lankans are taking a keen interest on expressing their solidarity with the people of Palestine since the 07 October 2023 events and recently organised an event that reflected on the first Nakba that took place on 14 May 1948 under the theme ‘All Out for Palestine’. Among the many variety items […]
Indonesia is to strengthen ties with Sri Lanka following a meeting held between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Indonesian President Joko Widodo. Widodo held a bilateral meeting with Wickremesinghe on the sidelines of the 10th World Water Forum Summit taking place at the Bali International Convention Center (BICC), Badung Regency, Bali Province on Monday. The meeting […]
A contempt of court application was filed in the Supreme Court by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) member Rehan Jayawickreme against former MP Diana Gamage. The former MP was accused of contempt of court after she publicly stated that she does not accept the court verdict on her citizenship. The application was submitted through Jayawickreme’s lawyer […]
By N Sathiya Moorthy A bipartisan US congressional resolution, calling for ‘independence referendum’ to Sri Lankan Tamils as the (only) way out of the ethnic conflict is this year’s offering on the 15th anniversary of the ethnic war that lasted twice as many years. Of course, there was also the UNHRC report calling upon the Colombo […]
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested four ISIS terrorists, all of whom are Sri Lankan nationals, at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. The Gujarat ATS has taken the suspects to an undisclosed location for intensive questioning, reported TV9 Gujarati. The precise motive behind their presence at the Ahmedabad airport is not […]
Sri Lanka is deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic death of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian and other senior Irani officials. “I express my deepest sympathies and sincere condolences to the bereaved families, the government and the people of Iran. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of President Raisi and his […]
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has arrested a suspect who had allegedly duped over 100 people and sent them to Russia. The Police said the suspect was arrested in Dehiwala over his alleged involvement in sending 120 people to Russia on tourist visas. According to the Police, the suspect had targeted people standing outside the […]
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested four ISIS terrorists, all of whom are Sri Lankan nationals, at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, Indian media reported today.
The Colombo District Court has issued an interim order preventing Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe from functioning as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) and Keerthi Udawatta as Acting General Secretary of the party.
Sri Lanka is shocked and saddened by the tragic deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian, and other senior Iranian officials, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated in a message on X.The post Sri Lanka deeply shocked by tragic death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLA...
Sri Lanka’s former Ambassador in Iran M. M. Zuhair has questioned the government’s stand on sending workers to Israel amidst growing international condemnation and isolation of the Jewish State over the Gaza genocide. Apropos ‘Labour Minister: Govt. won’t heed demand for severing diplomatic ties with Israel, halt sending workers,’ carried in the May 16 edition […]
By Norman Palihawadane Slave Island police Saturday arrested a businessman for assaulting Iranian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Dr. Alireza Delkhosh.The 33-year-old suspect was in police custody at the time of going to press. Police said that the suspect had assaulted the Ambassador at a shopping mall car park in Colombo. The incident took place over […]
Rs. 21 mn JICA payment controversy: by Shamindra Ferdinando Reeling from a revelation that the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) received Rs 21 million as payment for an anti-corruption study undertaken in terms of an agreement with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), without following proper procedures, the Bar Council has appointed a five-member committee […]
Humanitarian, spiritual leader and Global Ambassador of Peace, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, discussed adding happiness into Sri Lanka’s formula of living. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (Sri Gurudev) was in Sri Lanka on a three day tour on the invitation of the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Dinesh Gunewardene. Gurudev who inspired a wave of volunteerism […]
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested an individual in Dehiwala for allegedly assisting in sending 120 persons to Russia on tourist visas, according to police. .
Hopes are fading for the survival of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister following a helicopter crash in mountainous and icy conditions, an Iranian official stated on Monday after search teams found the wreckage.The post Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi feared dead as helicopter wreckage found appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONL...
Elon Musk has accepted an invitation from President Ranil Wickremesinghe to visit Sri Lanka this year to launch his Starlink satellite internet service, the Daily Mirror reports.The post Elon Musk to visit Sri Lanka this year to launch Starlink appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
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Reuters reports that a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian crashed on Sunday while navigating mountainous terrain in dense fog.The post Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter crashes in heavy fog appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
The 15th National War Heroes Day, commemoration to honour the war heroes, who sacrificed their lives to protect the unity of the motherland, was held under the patronage of Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena today (19.05.2024) in front of the National War Memorial at Sri Jayawardenapura Parliament Grounds.
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe embarked on an official two-day visit to Indonesia to participate in the high-level session of the 10th World Water Summit. He arrived at Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali on Saturday (May 18).The post Sri Lanka President visits Indonesia for World Water Summit, meets Elon Musk appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories...
During his official visit to Indonesia, President Ranil Wickremesinghe met with Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan Coordinating Minister of Maritime and Investment Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia. The meeting took place today (19) at the, United In Diversity Bali Campus on Kura Kura Bali Island. The discussion covered key topics such as the Global Blended Finance […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe embarked on an official two-day visit to Indonesia to participate in the high-level session of the 10th World Water Summit. He arrived at Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali yesterday (18). Invited by Indonesian President Joko Widodo, President Wickremesinghe was warmly received by Arifin Tasrif, the Indonesian Minister of Energy and […]