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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 […]
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...
Leader of the National People’s Power (NPP), Anura Kumara Dissanayake, addressed a May Day rally on Wednesday (May 01), urging the Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) to confirm a date before May 20, 2024 for the proposed debate on the economic policies of both parties.The post Anura Kumara sets deadline for economic debate with Sajith Premadasa appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top ...
Leading Sri Lankan Political party, National People's Power (NPP) has issued its official message for May Day.The post May Day Message of the National People’s Power appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Sri Lanka s gross official reserves (GOR) stood at USD 5 billion by the end of March 2024, recording a notable increase compared to USD 4.4 billion at the end of 2023.
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe urged political parties to collaborate with the government in safeguarding the country’s economic stability by ensuring the success of the agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).The post Sri Lanka President urges unity to safeguard economic stability amid IMF deal appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka...
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, while the Netherlands dashed Zimbabwe’s hopes of semi-final contention, with a hard-fought, 14-run win at Tolerance Oval in Wednesday’s afternoon matches. Opener Vishmi Gunaratne (player […]
A stellar, all-round performance by Ireland, saw them book their place in the Group B semi-final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier, with an unequivocal win over Vanuatu under the Tolerance Oval lights. In the second match at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Thailand overwhelmed the United States of America (USA) to further improve their […]
Police Special Task Force (STF) personnel have recovered a stock of drugs including 13 kg of heroin allegedly belonging to an underworld figure, during a rain carried out near the Sri Jayewardenepura University, Nugegoda.
…Arjuna joins SJB Thalawakele rally By Rathindra Kuruwita Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) would renegotiate the agreement with the IMF to make it more people friendly, SJB and Opposition Leader, Sajith Premadasa said yesterday (01) addressing their main May Day event at Chatham Street, Colombo Fort. Premadasa said: “We will also establish presidential task forces to […]
By Saman Indrajith JVP/NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday said that victory was assured for his party in any forthcoming election as they had won support, trust and confidence of more than 51 percent of the electors throughout the country. Dissanayake addressed two May Day rallies of the JVP/NPP in Matara and Colombo. He said: […]
Thursday 2nd May, 2024 The police have embarked on a campaign, parallel to their war on drugs, to clear busy intersections of beggars who solicit alms near traffic lights, causing much inconvenience to motorists. Scores of beggars have already been arrested and hauled up before courts for doing so, we are told. Sri Lankans drive […]
BY Lalin I De Silva – Editor Ceylon Planters Society Bulletin In the world of tea, the name James Taylor often takes center stage as the pioneer credited with introducing tea to Sri Lanka, then known as Ceylon. However, recent research and historical evidence suggest that the true pioneers behind the flourishing tea industry in […]
By Shamindra Ferdinando In spite of determined UNP’s efforts, it couldn’t convince SJB MPs to switch their allegiance to President Ranil Wickremesinghe in time for yesterday’s May Day rally, presided over by the green leader at Maligawatte, Colombo, the main Opposition party said. Gampaha District SJB lawmaker Kavinda Jayawardena told The Island that regardless of […]
by Reemus Fernando Asian Games gold medallist Thrushi Karunaratne and former national record holder of the women’s 800 metres, Gayanthika Abeyratne, 400 metres sprinter Nadeesha Ramanayake and Italy based sprinter Yupun Abeykoon will vie for Paris Olympic Games qualifying standards when they compete against tough opponents at the Dubai Grand Prix on Friday. Both Karunaratne […]
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Ahead of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Sri Lankan bowlers are to be trained by Pakistan cricket legend Wasim Akram. The former seamer arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday to conduct a two-day training program for national players, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced. During his coaching session, starting from Thursday, Akram will also train SLC […]
Former Pakistani legend Wasim Akram will conduct a two-day training program for national players, SLC High Performance Coaches, and the coaches of the major clubs in the country, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said.