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President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced plans to establish a Digital Promotion Agency aimed at developing computer applications for the collection and monitoring of data from various government entities in Sri Lanka.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe convened a meeting today (7) with a delegation composed of members from the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). The delegation comprised of Jagath Abeysinghe, President of SLRCS, Dr. Mahesh Gunasekara, Director General of SLRCS, Alexander Matheou, IFRC Regional Director […]
- President holds crucial meeting with IFRC and SLRCS leaders (Category: Breaking News)
- IFRC in process of procuring essential medicines for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- President Wickremesinghe Holds Crucial Meeting with SLRCS & IFRC Leaders (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka committed to collaborate with humanitarian organizations (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe during a meeting with Governing and Opposition Members of Parliament held at the Parliament Complex, announced plans to establish a Digital Promotion Agency aimed at developing computer applications for the collection and monitoring of data from various government entities in Sri Lanka. Previously, private companies had been responsible for creating such applications...
The Sri Lanka Navy successfully rescued 38 individuals who were stranded on a grounded trawler at the entrance of Delft Jetty this morning (07th June 2023). The timely intervention of the Navy prevented a significant loss of life and property. Had the trawler sunk at the entrance of Delft Jetty, it would have posed significant […]
Sri Lanka s official reserve assets stood at USD 3,483 million in May 2023, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
President Ranil Wickremesinghe convened a meeting today with a delegation composed of members from the esteemed Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) and the prestigious International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
- Red Ink (Category: Business)
- Red Ear Horse, Vestana (Category: USA, South Dakota)
- Red Ear Horse, Vestana (Category: USA, South Dakota)
- Red Ear Horse, Vestana (Category: USA, South Dakota)
Sri Lanka has slammed Canada for allowing former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s Murder to be glorified in public. Foreign Minister Ali Sabry tweeted saying it was totally unacceptable. Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s Murder was glorified by Khalistani radicals and terrorists publicly in Canada. “This is totally unacceptable. In the name of freedom of […]
- Former State Minister Vijayakala Maheswaran sustains serious injuries (Category: Breaking News)
- President Wickremesinghe expresses deep sorrow over train collision in Odisha (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPP Pradeshiya Sabha member Jagath Samantha arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- Excise duty on liquor and cigarettes increased (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is committed to collaborate with international humanitarian organizations when tackling crucial issues, the President’s media division said. President Ranil Wickremesinghe convened a meeting today with a delegation composed of members from the esteemed Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) and the prestigious International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). Th...
- Sri Lanka’s Kaffir community to be used to attract tourists (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan reiterates conditions to resume stalled projects in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF MD and Ranil review progress on restructuring Sri Lanka’s debt (Category: Breaking News)
- Russia top source market for tourists in Sri Lanka in February (Category: Breaking News)
The Police fired tear gas and water cannons on a protest organized by the Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF), in Nugegoda today. The students were blocked by the Police near the Sri Jayawardenapura University at the Wijerama Junction in Nugegoda. Water cannons and tear gas was later fired to disperse the protesters. The protest was staged […]
- Tear gas and water fired at protest near Kelaniya University (Category: Breaking News)
- Police fire tear gas and water cannons on IUSF protest (Category: Breaking News)
- Police fire tear gas and water on Colombo University students (Category: Breaking News)
- MP claims university security guard death linked to tear gas (Category: Breaking News)
The United States says it would continue to explore areas in which its engagement and support will help Sri Lanka to overcome its economic challenges and continue its structural reforms. U.S. Department of the Treasury Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for Asia Robert Kaproth visited Sri Lanka June 5 – 6. He met with Ambassador Chung […]
- Tamils in Canada urged to engage in Sri Lanka’s reconciliation process (Category: Breaking News)
- Navy foils illegal migration attempt from Mannar (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil proposed winding up UNP (Category: Breaking News)
- Twenty-two Indian fishermen detained in Sri Lankan waters (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe today intervened to appoint Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha De Silva as the new Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF). The President’s Media Division said that Dr. Harsha De Silva was appointed to the post on the recommendation of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Dr. Harsha De Silva said that despite […]
- Sajith accuses Ranil of violating Standing Orders during Harsha’s appointment (Category: Breaking News)
- Almost 1,500 doctors may have left Sri Lanka in 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP boycotts Parliament in support of hartal (Category: Breaking News)
- President and Commonwealth chief discuss digitalisation (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka and Thailand could sign a free trade agreement (FTA) by March, a top official of the Indian Ocean nation told Reuters on Wednesday, as it attempts to rebuild its crisis-stricken economy.
Two people who returned to Sri Lanka from overseas have been found to be infected with monkeypox. The Ministry of Health said that a woman and her daughter tested positive for monkeypox after returning to Sri Lanka from Dubai. Both are currently receiving medical attention at the Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH). Monkeypox was first detected in […]
- Second case of monkeypox detected in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Monkeypox detected for the first time in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel and Switzerland confirm Monkeypox cases (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka detects its first monkeypox case (Category: Breaking News)
Dushmantha Chameera and Lahiru Kumara blasted out Afghanistan’s top order, the spinners took care of the lower order, and then Sri Lanka’s top three raced to the target of 117 in 16 overs. It wasn’t much of a workout ahead of the World Cup Qualifier, which starts on June 19; but having lost the first […]
- David Shapiro: Finding laughs between groans as election goes overtime (Category: USA, Hawaii)
- Vaccines offer the key to speed of Hawaii’s economic recovery (Category: USA, Hawaii)
- Vaccines offer the key to speed of Hawaii’s economic recovery (Category: USA, Hawaii)
- Vaccines offer the key to speed of Hawaii’s economic recovery (Category: USA, Hawaii)
Sri Lanka s national carrier is expecting a profit of USD 50 million for the upcoming year, SriLankan Airlines CEO Richard Nuttall revealed, adding that he also expects passenger traffic to surpass pre-COVID levels by the end of 2023 owing to the economic boom in tourism.
Police fires tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesting university students near the Sri Jayawardenapura University at Wijerama Junction in Nugegoda, a short while ago, Ada Derana reporter said.
The Sri Lanka Navy has rescued 38 individuals who were stranded on a grounded trawler at the entrance of Delft Jetty this morning (June 07).
The Soratha Road  the stretch of road from Wijerama Junction to the Sri Jayewardenepura University  has been cordoned off due to a protest march, organized by the Inter-University Students Federation (IUSF).
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- Business Ties (Category: Business)
- Man found dead on roadside (Category: South Australia)
- Two hospitalized after car crash in Manchester (Category: USA, New Hampshire)
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- Politics Devoid Of Doctrine Is Empty & Harmful In The Long-Run; Premadasa, RW & MR Are Examples (Category: Breaking News)
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- Is Ranil Wickremesinghe Unelectable? (Category: Breaking News)
- Intervention Or Flirtation: America’s Interest: Good Governance Or Economic Stability? (Category: Breaking News)
Stand-up comedian Natasha Edirisooriya and the owner of the ‘SL VLOG’ YouTube channel Bruno Divakara, were further remanded until June 21 by the Fort Magistrate Court.The post Nathasha Edirisooriya and Bruno Divakara further remanded appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Live Updates - Sri Lanka News.
- Nathasha Edirisooriya further remanded – Bruno Divakara granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
- Nathasha Edirisooriya remanded further, Bruno granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
- Colombo High Court grants bail to Nathasha Edirisooriya (Category: Breaking News)
- Bruno Divakara remanded until June 07 (Category: Breaking News)
The Sooriyawewa Pradeshiya Sabha secretary has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) while soliciting a bribe of Rs.50,000 at the Pradeshiya Sabha.The post Sooriyawewa Pradeshiya Sabha secretary arrested for soliciting Rs.50,000 bribe appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Live Updates - Sri Lanka News.
- Sooriyawewa PS Secretary remanded for accepting bribe (Category: Breaking News)
- PS Secretary arrested for soliciting Rs. 50,000 bribe (Category: Breaking News)
- Kalutara PS chairman remanded till Sep 04 (Category: Breaking News)
- Mawanella PS chairman arrested for soliciting a bribe (Category: Breaking News)
Online applications to have passports delivered to the residence can be submitted from June 15, 2023, the Department of Immigration and Emigration said.The post Sri Lanka to process online applications for passports from June 15 appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Live Updates - Sri Lanka News.
- Sri Lanka issued 911,689 passports in 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka decides to accept Passport applications online (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to issue Passports in three days from June 1, 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to launch a new online passport application system today (June 15) (Category: Breaking News)
U.S. Department of the Treasury Deputy Assistant Secretary for Asia Robert Kaproth concluded his official visit to Sri Lanka during which he met with U.S. Ambassador in Colombo, Julie Chung and a wide range of Sri Lankan officials.
The government has decided to fast-track the implementation of the India-Sri Lanka grid connection, according to Power Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera.
Two women who returned from overseas have been diagnosed with monkeypox, the health officials confirmed today.
Singer and cultural icon Yohani de Silva who rose to fame with the song ‘Manike Mage Hithe’ has been awarded the prestigious Golden Visa in Dubai, marking a significant milestone in her illustrious career.The post Yohani de Silva gets ‘Golden Visa’ from Dubai appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Live Updates - Sri Lanka News.
- Yohani granted Golden visa in Dubai (Category: Breaking News)
- Professor Nalin de Silva passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Producers and consumers affected by increase in taxes – Harsha (Category: Breaking News)
- Nimal Siripala re-appointed as Cabinet Minister (Category: Breaking News)
The Tamil National People's Front (TNPF) leader and MP Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam, who is accused of obstructing the duties of police officers, was arrested this morning (June 07).The post MP Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam arrested in Colombo appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Live Updates - Sri Lanka News.
- MP Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam arrested in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- MP Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
- MP Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- Overseas travel ban issued against MP Gajendrakumar (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka-born Ayesha Smart living in the United Kingdom has become the youngest ever non-white and minority ethnic judge in the Crown Court – which predominantly deals with serious cases of criminal offences in England and Wales.The post Sri Lanka-born woman in UK becomes youngest ever non-white Crown Court judge appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Live Updates - S...
- Sri Lanka-born woman in UK becomes youngest ever non-white Crown Court judge (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan born UK-based barrister becomes youngest minority ethnic Crown Court judge (Category: Breaking News)
- New Supreme Court judge, two Court of Appeal judges sworn in (Category: Breaking News)
- Puttalam Quazi Court Judge arrested for alleged Bribery (Category: Breaking News)
A Sri Lankan born Yorkshire-based barrister is believed to have become the youngest Black and minority ethnic Crown Court judge. After a lengthy process of exams, interviews and approval from the King, 34-year-old Ayesha Smart has been selected to sit as a recorder in Crown Courts across the North East England. Speaking to Legal Cheek […]
- Sri Lanka-born woman in UK becomes youngest ever non-white Crown Court judge (Category: Breaking News)
- REVIEW: Gary Oldman brings back essence of Hollywood in 'Mank' (Category: USA, South Dakota)
- A smart lock that isn't a lock at all is on display at CES 2021 - CNET (Category: Technology)
- A smart lock that isn't a lock at all is on display at CES 2021 - CNET (Category: Technology)
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