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Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay on Thursday handed over 125 Mahindra SUVs to Sri Lanka s Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles for Sri Lanka Police.
The UN Special Rapporteur on Myanmar, Tom Andrews, today thanked Sri Lanka for rescuing a boat carrying over 100 Rohingya refugees. Andrews also said that regional governments in South and Southeast Asia should prioritise safety and human rights and ensure coordinated search and rescue operations of Rohingya refugees in distress on a vessel in the […]
- Rohingya refugees protest closure of UNHCR office in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan navy rescues over 100 Rohingya refugees adrift in rough seas (Category: Breaking News)
- UN Rapporteur urges Ranil not to sign detention order (Category: Breaking News)
- Several unaccompanied children among Rohingya refugees in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Lanka Sathosa has slashed the prices of seven essential food items, in view of the upcoming Christmas season.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe stressed that everyone should unite to fulfil their moral responsibility for the country, sidelining the traditional political system of trying to grab power at the next election by palming off all the responsibilities on the government.The post Step out of traditional politics and fulfil moral responsibility – President appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Lates...
- Step out of traditional politics and join hands to fulfill moral responsibility towards the coun... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says Let 2048 be the year of development for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Everyone should unite to make food security program a success – President (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan President optimistic that debt restructuring discussions will end successfully (Category: Breaking News)
The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka donated Rs. 5 million to the Defence Ministry on Wednesday (December 21) towards the development of the National Cadet Corps (NCC).The post China donates Rs. 5 million to the National Cadet Corps appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- General Kamal Gunaratne re-appointed as Defence Secretary (Category: Breaking News)
- Australian High Commissioner discusses strengthening border security with Sri Lankan Defence Sec... (Category: Breaking News)
- IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon meets Defence Secretary Kamal Gunaratne (Category: Breaking News)
- China remained a true friend to Sri Lanka – Defence Secretary (Category: Breaking News)
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced the official launch of a planned 5-year project in Sri Lanka and Maldives to reduce environmental plastic by decreasing industrial use of plastic and improving integrated solid waste management practices in the two countries. The project’s consortium, led by Research Triangle International (RTI) works alongside local […...
- Green economic recovery top priory for EU in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Three Sri Lankans rescued during fire in Maldives (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet approves proposed deals between Maldives and Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliament approves appointment of Sri Lanka’s new HC to Maldives (Category: Breaking News)
A cable car project has been proposed by President Ranil Wickremesinghe for visitors to World’s End. The President said that the cable car service will link Pattipola and Boralanda. He expressed these views while attending the Nuwara Eliya District Development Committee meeting held at the Nuwara Eliya District Secretariat this morning (22). The measures to […]
- Cabinet approves proposal to ban high-rise buildings in Nuwara Eliya (Category: Breaking News)
- Land licenses given to plantation companies to be cancelled (Category: Breaking News)
- Construction of buildings over 4 storeys high in Nuwara Eliya to be banned (Category: Breaking News)
- President offers land to Ambewela Farm to feed dairy cows (Category: Breaking News)
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved power cuts of 02 hours and 20 minutes on December 23.
In an interview with The Hindu, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe stated that Sri Lanka is waiting for financing assurances from its bilateral creditors, including India and China, to tap support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka has donated Rs. 5 million to the Defence Ministry towards the development of the National Cadet Corps (NCC).
Sri Lanka s High Commissioner to Canada, Harsha Kumara Navaratne, has reiterated that the island nation stands for a healthy and sustainable planet.
The Colombo Magistrate s Court has ordered the 07 suspects who were recently apprehended by Sri Lanka Navy along with nearly 200 kilograms of Ice drugs (Crystal Methamphetamine) off the southern coast, to be remanded until January 03, 2023.
Deputy General Manager of Sri Lanka Railways, A.D.G. Seneviratne says that 08 special trains will be operated for the upcoming festive season.
Sri Lanka has requested India to start passenger ferry services between the two countries at an early date, as senior officials from the two sides held talks to enhance bilateral cooperation in the maritime sector in the Indian Ocean region.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry recently met with the Heads of Sri Lanka Missions and other related stakeholders for a focused promotional campaign on tourism.
The Government of Sri Lanka has declared a special public holiday on Monday (December 26), the Ministry of Public Administration and Home Affairs said.The post December 26 declared a Special Government Holiday appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- June 30 declared as a special bank holiday in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka declares Special Holiday for all Government, Government-funded schools on Friday (Category: Breaking News)
- Monday declared a special govt holiday (Category: Breaking News)
- Special commodity levy imposed on imported maize (Category: Breaking News)
The Government of Sri Lanka decided to reorganise the existing conventional institutional set-up and establish the International Trade Office.The post Sri Lanka Government to establish International Trade Office to synergize external trade appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Let’s solve economic issues by working within one policy framework – President (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to establish International Trade Office to deal with International Trade Negotiations (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s new International Trade Office to resume FTA talks (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President stresses need for new foreign policies (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s new International Trade Office, to be established on the directions of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, will resume talks on Free Trade Agreements (FTA) with a number of countries, the President’s Office said today. The Government has decided to reorganize the existing conventional institutional set-up and establish the International Trade Office (ITO) to interconnect all [&...
- Sri Lanka to revive FTA talks with India, China and Thailand (Category: Breaking News)
- President seeks recommendations on 13-A from all party leaders (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil to embark on two-day official visit to Singapore (Category: Breaking News)
- President appoints new Ministry Secretaries (Category: Breaking News)
Wild Glamping Gal Oya; yet another luxury experience by Thema Collection was introduced back in 2021 amidst the COVID Pandemic and since then, was recently awarded the Platinum Award by the Green Building Council of Sri Lanka at the ceremony held on 18th December in Kandy. This prestigious award bestowed the highest eco-friendly rating on […]
- Flights between Jaffna and Chennai resume (Category: Breaking News)
- President to attend funeral of Queen Elizabeth II (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil says India and Sri Lanka are two sides of same coin (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka seeks Maldives assistance in war on drugs (Category: Breaking News)
A number of projects in the Hambantota International Port’s Industrial Park, including a mega capacity warehouse, are nearing completion. Hambantota International Port Group said that in spite of a certain slowdown during COVID-19, the international industrial park has secured over 40 projects from over 08+ countries and has emerged stronger as ever, adhering to their […]
- Bangladesh PM attaches high priority to relations with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Hambantota Port being developed as a multipurpose port (Category: Breaking News)
- Hambantota Port to aggressively promote afloat repairs in 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Flights between Jaffna and Chennai resume (Category: Breaking News)
On the directions of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the Government has decided to reorganize the existing conventional institutional set-up and newly establish the International Trade Office (ITO) to interconnect all the relevant institutions and synergize their work...
On the directions of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the Government has decided to reorganize the existing conventional institutional set-up and newly establish the International Trade Office (ITO) to interconnect all the relevant institutions and synergize their work to obtain maximum output from the external trade sector to the National Economy. Realizing the untapped economic potential of [R...
- High-Level Review of National Trade Facilitation Committee (Category: Breaking News)
- Government’s attention to resume negotiations on free trade agreements (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Food Product Companies Participate in the SAITEX Trade Show 2022 South Africa (Category: Breaking News)
- India seeks import duty relaxations for basmati rice in FTA with UK (Category: Breaking News)
A bus belonging to the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) running from Trincomalee to Mulativu has toppled in the Palai area, Ada Derana reporter said.
Sri Lanka's National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) (LKNCPI=ECI) eased year-on-year to 65% in November after a 70.6% jump in October, the statistics department said on Wednesday.The post Sri Lanka’s national consumer price inflation eases to 65% in November appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka’s key inflation rate eases to 54.2% in January (Category: Breaking News)
- NCPI-based inflation drops to 65% in November (Category: Breaking News)
- Rising food prices drive Sri Lanka inflation up to 4.2% in December (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s inflation slows down to 70.6% in October 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
The National Election Commission has Rs.10 billion to conduct elections in 2023, Commissioner General of Elections Saman Sri Ratnayake said.The post We have Rs.10 Billion to conduct elections in 2023 – Election Commission appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka’s Local Government Election postponed for the second time (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Local Government Election 2023 postponed – New dates to be announced on March 03 (Category: Breaking News)
- Election Commission Member P.M.S. Charles resigns from post (Category: Breaking News)
- Local Government Election: Election chief says all relevant documents sent to be gazetted (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Education has decided not to have term tests for primary sections of schools which are scheduled to start their school year in March.The post No term tests for primary sections of schools starting in March – Minister appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Primary section term tests will not be held from next year  Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Suspended end-of-term school tests in WP resume today (Category: Breaking News)
- Dayasiri tests positive for Covid (Category: Breaking News)
- Dayasiri tests positive for Covid (Category: Breaking News)
The Government of Sri Lanka has focused on bringing in foreign investors to Sri Lanka for climate change mitigation projects.The post Invite global renewable energy organizations to Sri Lanka – Erik Solheim appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Bill Gates to be invited to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Solheim sees renewable energy opportunities in Sri Lanka’s North (Category: Breaking News)
- Act on Climate Change to be submitted to Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Erik Solheim calls on Sri Lanka to join the green revolution (Category: Breaking News)
Just saw the photo and article on the Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India, appreciating the Nagaland security detail at the Sri Lankan High Commission in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. Most Lankans probably don’t know anything about Nagaland. The article brought back memories of my time in Punjab. I had the privilege of visiting and staying […]
- Sri Lanka notifies Indian rupee as designated currency (Category: Breaking News)
- Moragoda and ICCR Prez review Indo-Lanka cultural relations (Category: Breaking News)
- Maneka Gandhi requests GoSL to drop ‘pro-butcher bill’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese ship visit: Sabry contradicts Defence Ministry (Category: Breaking News)
Dual citizenship controversy: By Shamindra Ferdinando Attorney-at-Law Chameera Dinesh Gallearachchi has warned Controller General, Department of Immigration and Emigration, I.S.H.J. Illukpitiya, that the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Corruption or Bribery (CIABOC) will be moved against him unless he arrested British passport holder Diana Gamage, MP, over the violation of the Immigrants ...
- Magistrate: CID doesn’t need a warrant to arrest Diana (Category: Breaking News)
- Complaint filed at Bribery Commission against Diana Gamage s diplomatic passport (Category: Breaking News)
- Overseas travel ban imposed on unseated MP Diana Gamage (Category: Breaking News)
- Court orders CID to verify State Minister Gamage’s British citizenship allegation from UK HC (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Junior Open Golf Championship 2022 sponsored by Prima Sunrise Bread concluded the second round with Kaya Daluwatte clear of her field in the Girls Gold & Silver division combined with another excellent five under par round of 67 for a two round gross aggregate of 138, 18 strokes clear of her nearest […]
- Kaya Daluwatte and Reshan Algama shoot under par to lead girls gold and boys silver divisions (Category: Breaking News)
- Fargo's Amy Olson tied for third at U.S. Women's Open (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Fargo's Amy Olson tied for third at U.S. Women's Open (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Fargo's Amy Olson tied for third at U.S. Women's Open (Category: USA, North Dakota)
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