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Mrs. Diana Gamage, the Minister of State for Tourism emphasized the critical role of nightlife in driving economic growth, citing it as a cornerstone of the night economy. She underscored that the night economy accounts for a substantial 70% of a country’s revenue, illustrating its significant contribution to national finances.
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Johnston Fernando said today that the complaint made by the late State Minister Sanath Nishantha's wife regarding the death of her husband must be investigated soon.The post Johnston Fernando requests immediate probe into Sanath Nishantha’s death appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
State Minister for Tourism, Diana Gamage says nightlife plays a critical role in driving economic growth, citing it as a cornerstone of the night economy. She underscored that the night economy accounts for a substantial 70% of a country s revenue, illustrating its significant contribution to national finances.
Minister of State for Tourism Diana Gamage acknowledged that events that emanated noise should be conducted within a soundproof environment without causing any inconvenience or disturbance to other tourists who are here to relax, residents of the area and other businesses inasmuch its necessity to boost the economy by generating revenue. She made this comment […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his address at the inaugural ceremony of the 10th National Scout Jamboree held at the Koneswara Hindu Vidyalaya Stadium in Trincomalee this morning (21), underscored the potential of Sri Lankans to steer the nation towards rapid development and fortify its security for future generations through unified efforts.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe during an observation tour at the Ratmalana Lalith Athulathmudali Vocational Training Centre, this morning (22) , outlined plans to consolidate all vocational training institutes in Sri Lanka into a single vocational college, offering contemporary subject-related courses. He said that the restructuring of vocational education was essential to align with the demands ...
President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Thursday (Feb.22) underscored that restructuring of vocational education should align with the demands of the modern world, ensuring that the country s youth are equipped to excel in the competitive global job market.
The lists of names of the members appointed to several parliamentary committees during the Fifth Session of the Ninth Parliament have been announced.
Engineer Noel Priyantha has tendered his resignation as the spokesperson of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), this move confirmed by Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera via his X handle (formerly Twitter).The post CEB Spokesman Noel Priyantha resigns over controversial remarks appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
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Vietnam s Agriculture and Rural Development Minister, Minh Hoan Le called on Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at Temple Trees in Colombo on Wednesday (Feb.21).
Sri Lanka said on Wednesday it had exported tea worth US$20 million to Iran to partially repay its US$251 million oil debts, with Colombo saying Tehran’s visiting foreign minister had expressed “satisfaction” at the deal.The post Sri Lanka settles US$ 20 million Iranian oil debt with tea appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
The 26th session of the Joint Commission between Sri Lanka and the European Union (EU) will be convened today (Feb.22) in Brussels.
Across South Asia, an ominous great game is unfolding. China is battling for regional influence, with smaller buffer states caught in the middle as pawns. Far from peaceful rise, China’s tactics reveal a belligerent dragon pulling neighbors ever tighter into its orbit through debt-trap diplomacy, data colonialism and brazen political interference – a 21st century […]
The proposal seeking to reduce electricity tariffs will be handed over to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) during the course of the day, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says.
The Marine Environment Protection Authority of Sri Lanka is touting its success at nabbing an Âunauthorized oil release as part of a sophisticated new satellite surveillance system it began testing with support from France.
Great potential to increase solar power generation by Rathindr5a Kuruwita Rooftop solar power generation in Sri Lanka has exceeded 750 megawatts by the middle of February 2024, Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) media spokesman Noel Priyantha said on Wednesday. Priyantha added that Sri Lanka has great potential in solar, wind and other forms of renewable energy. […]
Following Iranian FM’s visit The Foreign Ministry said yesterday that Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian, during high level meetings in Colombo this week, expressed hope that with this trip, the bilateral ties in all fields, including political, economic, commercial, and tourism, would be expanded. Amirabdollahian was here at the official invitation of the Sri Lankan […]
Thursday 22nd February, 2024 Government politicians wax eloquent, to the point of queasiness, about their grand plans to develop the education sector and prepare the country for future opportunities and challenges. They claim to be on an ambitious mission to align education with job market requirements, both there and overseas, by modernising the state-run schools, […]
by Ifham Nizam The Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers’ Union (CEBEU) yesterday expressed displeasure at some comments made by CEB Media Spokesman during a live telecast called ‘Big Focus’ on the Derana Television Channel on Tuesday (February 20, 2024). CEBEU Joint Secretary Buddika Wijeyawardhna said: “We urged the General Manager of the CEB to clarify the […]
The Interim Secretariat for Truth and Reconciliation Mechanism (ISTRM) on Monday (19) presented copies of the draft Truth and Reconciliation Bill to the Chief Prelates of the Asgiriya and Malwatte chapters. Dr. Asanga Gunawansa, PC, the Director General of the Interim Secretariat, led the delegation. Most Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Mahanayake Thera of the Malwatte […]
800 rural schools already closed by Rathindra Kuruwita School dropout rate and absenteeism are on the rise due to the economic crisis and the government burdening parents with expenses borne by the state in the past, says Ceylon Teachers Union (CTU) General Secretary, Joseph Stalin. Stalin told The Island yesterday that by November 2023, about […]
Nothing could be more vital at present in the conflict and war zones of the world than positive mindset changes and the wish of the humanist is likely to be that such momentous developments would quickly come to pass in particularly the Middle East. Because in the latter theatre almost every passing hour surfaces problems […]
A culture-based local solution for Sri Lanka BY Prof Nimal Gunatilleke The Thirty-seventh Session of the UN-FAO Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific (APRC) is being held as a high-level Ministerial in-person event in Colombo, Sri Lanka from 19 – 22 February 2024. This was preceded by the Senior Officers Meeting (SOM) held virtually […]
Opposition MP Kumara Welgama says he is most suitable to be Sri Lanka’s next President. He says he has all that it takes to be Sri Lanka’s next President. The MP however noted that there are others who are also suitable to be President. Welgama also said that former President Maithripala Sirisena is blocking attempts […]
Fast bowler Wafadar Momand held Kamindu Mendis to defend 19 runs in the last over and hand Afghanistan a three-run win over Sri Lanka in the third and final Twenty20 international Wednesday. Sri Lanka won the series 2-1. Afghanistan captain Ibrahim Zadran won the toss, elected to bat first, and they made 209-5 in 20 overs. […]
State Minister Chamara Sampath says the Sri Lankan public should be able to enjoy local arrack during the traditional Sinhalese and Tamil New Year in April. The State Minister told Parliament that the price of arrack has been increased significantly. He proposed reducing the price of arrack for the traditional New Year so people can […]
Tourism Minister Harin Fernando labelled MP Wimal Weerawansa a barking dog for being critical of his statement on India. Fernando told Parliament that he does not want to spend time throwing stones at the barking dog but would rather throw bones for his to chew. The Minister was responding to criticism from MP Wimal Weerawansa […]
The European Union (EU) will brief Sri Lanka on the new GSP Regulation during the 26th session of the Joint Commission between Sri Lanka and the European Union. The 26th session of the Joint Commission between Sri Lanka and the European Union will be convened on 22nd February 2024 in Brussels. The meeting will be […]
Fireworks from Rahmanullah Gurbaz (70 off 43) and Hazratullah Zazai (45 off 22) led Afghanistan to a big total that eventually proved just enough for a three run win against Sri Lanka in the final T20I in Dambulla on Wednesday (February 21). Pathum Nissanka (60 off 30) and Kamindu Mendis (65* off 39) fought hard […]