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Litro Gas Lanka has reduced the prices of domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders with effect from midnight today (May 3).The post Litro gas prices reduced appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Mr. Lohan Ratwatte, the State Minister for Plantation Industries and Mahaweli Development, emphasized that the Mahaweli Authority will not tolerate any illegal activities on its land. The State Minister also noted that efforts to address issues concerning the lands owned by the Mahaweli Authority have been prioritized alongside the implementation of the “Urumaya” program. State Minister Mr. Lohan ...
Former Sri Lankan cricket captain and former minister Arjuna Ranatunga has dismissed recent reports claiming that he has joined the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB).
West Indies cricketer Devon Thomas has been handed a five-year period of ineligibility from all cricket after admitting to breaching seven counts of the anti-corruption codes of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB), and the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The ICC announced the period of ineligibility in its capacity as the Designated […]
Professor Nalin de Silva has passed away at the age of 79.The post Professor Nalin de Silva passes away appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Friday 3rd May, 2024 Much is being spoken these days in Sri Lanka about voting intention surveys. Their findings are flaunted by some presidential aspirants in a bid to bolster their claims and counterclaims. But even those with a nodding acquaintance with psephology will see that it is too early to gauge popular support for […]
TV news, much of newspapers, conversations at gatherings; even at invited dinner or lunch tables, very soon lead and land in the quagmire of Sri Lankan politics. This in spite of a likely change in the bigger picture being so many months hence – October 2024 the earliest -when an election will be held, most […]
by Dr B.J.C.Perera Specialist Consultant Paediatrician and Honorary Senior Fellow, Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. John Fitzgerald Kennedy or JFK was the 35th President of the United States of America. He served as President from 20th January 1961, until his assassination on 22nd November 1963. Though his presidency lasted only a […]
By Rathindra Kuruwita A tense situation prevailed at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on Wednesday night, with visitors having to wait in queues for hours to obtain arrival visas because a foreign-owned company had been tasked with handling the on-arrival visa counter. The Sri Lankan government introduced the on arrival visa facility in 2012 and […]
The Police yesterday detected 13 kilos of heroin worth 400 million rupees during anti-drug operations carried out at Kottawa and Nugegoda. They also arrested two suspects. The consignments of narcotics belonged to an underworld gangster named Dubai Kapila, police said.The police also said the suspects had distributed about a tonne of drugs in the country […]
Sri Lankan Anjalee Rajasighe has won UK’s prestigious hair and beauty awards 2024. Rajasighe, who runs Anjalee Laser Beauty and Spa, was named Beautician of the Year at The English Hair and Beauty Awards, Chapter 3. Anjalee, who is from Sri Lanka, moved to Luton 19 years ago and now runs the business with the help of […]
With a formidable batting lineup featuring Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen, and the in-form youngster Abhishek Sharma, Sunrisers Hyderabad have been the most destructive batting side in IPL 2024, punishing opposition bowlers throughout the tournament. This season of IPL 2024 has featured sensational batting performances, with four teams already securing spots in the top five highest […]
The ICC has banned West Indies batter Devon Thomas from all cricket for five years. Thomas accepted breaching seven counts of the anti-corruption codes of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) and the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Thomas had been suspended for corruption in May 2023 when he was slapped seven charges, which included “contriving to […]
A Macau-based gaming operator is to open its casino at the City of Dreams Sri Lanka in mid-2025. Melco Resorts had been awarded a 20-year casino license to operate City of Dreams Sri Lanka, in the country’s capital of Colombo. The Macau-based gaming operator is rebranding the former ‘Cinnamon Life Integrated Resort’ into City of […]
US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung reaffirmed the United States commitment to aiding Sri Lanka s efforts in reducing prison overcrowding, streamline court automation, and enhance the overall effectiveness of judicial processes.
The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has approved, subject to conditions, the Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Bill which was amended to facilitate legal provisions for the suspension of Parate Law until December 15 2024. Accordingly, the banks’ practice of acquiring properties of whose loans are yet to be paid off will […]
India has denied taking over visa issuance at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Colombo. A video circulating on social media shows a passenger going berserk at the BIA accusing India of taking over on-arrival visa processing. The individual claimed that his wife was denied an on-arrival visa. He verbally abuses a man at the counter […]
Sri Lanka says it is committed towards the safety and security of migrant workers in Singapore. The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Singapore organized an outreach programme for Sri Lankan female migrant workers at Caritas Village, the Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. The main objectives of the event were to empower the Sri Lankan […]
Plantation companies insisted that no final decision has been taken on the Rs. 1700 minimum daily wage despite the announcement made by President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Kotagala. In a May Day rally in Kotagala, the President had said that the Rs. 1700 minimum daily wage for plantation workers will come into effect from May. Issuing […]
The Export Development Board (EDB) reports that Sri Lanka's merchandise export performance in March 2024 amounted to USD 1,138.9 million, marking an increase of 9.77% compared to March 2023.The post Sri Lanka’s export performance surges in March 2024 appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Director of the Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project, D.C.S. Alakanda, states that the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is saving approximately Rs. 80 million per day since the opening of the Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project.The post Uma Oya Project generates Rs. 80 million daily savings for Ceylon Electricity Board appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sr...
Former Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena and former Minister Naseer Ahamed, who was sacked by the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress, have been appointed as Governors. The two new Governors for the Southern and North Western Provinces were appointed by President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena took oaths as the Governor of the Southern Province while Nazeer […]
The Export Development Board (EDB) says that Sri Lanka s merchandise export performance in March 2024 amounted to USD 1,138.9 million, recording an increase of 9.77% compared to March 2023.
Two Sri Lankans have been picked up for inquiry in Rameswaram over claims they were planning to go back to Sri Lanka by boat illegally. According to The Hindu, the Thangachimadam Police picked up six persons, including two Sri Lankan nationals, R. Rajeswaran, 52, of Vavuniya and his wife Shanthi, 47, for an inquiry on […]
Riot police in Georgia fired tear gas and water cannon into crowds protesting against a bill seen by the opposition as targeting media freedoms. Thousands waving Georgian and European Union flags gathered outside parliament for a second night to protest what they see as a Russian-inspired law. MPs approved the second reading of the controversial […]
Iranian Agriculture Minister Mohammad-Ali Nikbakht has stressed the need to further expand cooperation with Sri Lanka in trade and agriculture. Last year, Iran imported over $70 million of products, especially tea and coconut, from Sri Lanka, Nikbakht has pointed out, IRNA wrote. Importing tea from Sri Lanka, through a barter mechanism, is a proper step, […]
Tournament favourites, Sri Lanka, confirmed their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier Group A semi-final spot with a dominant, 67-run victory over Uganda at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. A career-best T20I knock from Vishmi Gunaratne and a brilliant bowling effort led Sri Lanka to a massive win in Group A of the ICC […]
Police have revealed more information regarding drugs worth about Rs. 150 million, suspected to belong to an organized criminal known as Dubai Kapila , seized during a raid conducted near the University of Sri Jayawardenapura today (02).
Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena and Nazeer Ahamed were sworn in as provincial governors this morning (May 2), the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.The post Lakshman Yapa and Nazeer Ahamed sworn in as Governors appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
The Police Special Task Force (STF) has recovered a stockpile of drugs, including 13 kg of heroin, suspected to belong to an underworld figure known as "Dubai Kapila," during a raid near the Sri Jayewardenepura University in Nugegoda.The post STF seizes drugs linked to ‘Dubai Kapila’ in Nugegoda raid appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLA...