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The Government is to sell a 49 % stake in SriLankan Airlines Catering, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said today. The Minister said that a 51 % majority stake in SriLankan Airlines Catering will be retained by the Government. The airlines has been suffering major losses over the years and has been […]
Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera today defended the Norochcholai coal power plant despite the several breakdowns. He said that if the Norochcholai coal power plant was not constructed then the country would be facing bigger issues today. The Minister told Parliament that Sri Lanka has gained more than the investment made to construct the […]
The Navy detained 44 people attempting to illegally migrate by sea from the eastern seas. The Navy said that the illegal migrants were detained during a special search operation conducted off Trincomalee and Batticaloa. The operation was conducted by Fast Attack Craft P 465 and P 4443 of the 4th Fast Attack Flotilla (4 FAF). […]
Ministers Bandula Gunawardena, Prasanna Ranathunga and MP Wimal Weerawansa have been called before the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL).
Three suspects have been arrested in relation to the incidents of attacking the houses of three MPs and damaging their property.
"As the Samagi Jana Balawegaya, we propose that a direct cash transfer is made to these groups."
Sri Lanka is an ideal spot for solar energy development and also wind energy development and China can be a big help as we transition to clean energy, Sri Lankan Ambassador to China Dr. Palitha Kohona said.The post Sri Lankan envoy woos Chinese investment in solar, wind energy appeared first on ONLANKA News :. Sri Lanka Breaking News Updates - Latest News in Sri Lanka.
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa made a revelation regarding a deal in which Sri Lanka is set to spend 1.5 Billion USD, exceeding the market value for 4.5 million metric tonnes of coal.The post Sri Lanka’s Opposition Leader questions Government’s coal deal appeared first on ONLANKA News :. Sri Lanka Breaking News Updates - Latest News in Sri Lanka.
The document issued by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to pardon former MP Ranjan Ramanayake is to be tabled in Parliament. Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe agreed to a request by the opposition to table the document. Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Lakshman Kiriella asked the Government if the document can be tabled in Parliament. The MP said that […]
Hardik Pandya led India to a dramatic final-over win over Pakistan in the sides’ opening match of the Asia Cup. With India chasing 148 from 20 overs, Hardik hit the fourth ball of the final over for six to seal a five-wicket win. The all-rounder struck three fours in the 19th over to reduce the […]
Former Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) Pankaj Saran slammed the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka for linking the Taiwan issue with Sri Lanka and saying Beijing has always been supporting Colombo in the international fora for protecting its sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity. In a series of tweets on Friday, the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka praised Colombo […]
A school girl has drowned while bathing in the Medagama Lake in the Galgamuwa police area.
At least four people were killed and two people were injured on Sunday morning (local time) after a man set fire to a building and then shot at people fleeing in Houston, according to city Police chief Troy Finner.
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has decided to call all district leaders of the party to Colombo from today (29) for discussions.
Parliament Sittings commenced today (29) at 09.30 a.m. based on a decision taken by the party leaders.
"As Minister of Power & Energy, I will fully support the setting up of such a committee."
SJB MP Harsha de Silva has already been appointed chair of the Committee on Public Finance.
Sri Lanka Navy on the night of 27th August 2022 conducted a special operation to chase away Indian trawlers poaching in the island's waters. The operation led to the seizure of an Indian trawler with 06 Indian fishermen, while poaching in Sri Lanka's waters off Talaimannar, via the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL).
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, received a written message from President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The message tackled bilateral relations that connect the two friendly countries and peoples and means to develop them in all fields. The message was received by Deputy Foreign Minister […]
By N Sathiya Moorthy After a steep, 75-per cent hike in power-tariffs, the government has now announced increased charges for water and drainage charges. Though brought down after a steeper increase at the peak of fuel-shortage, the transport fares too are not going to be the same even as much as they had become in […]
Saudi Arabia s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, received on Sunday a written message from President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe, reported the Saudi Press Agency.
Expat workers blamed for engaging in essential and non-essential imports
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 29 AUGUST 2022
The Commander of the Army meanwhile took time off to visit the Army-constructed CIMIC Park for Sports, Recreation, and Education Support in the Kopay area which has become a very popular meeting place for local people of all ages in recent times.
Printed money bigger than budget deficit
The Department of Meteorology says atmospheric conditions are getting favorable for evening thundershowers in Uva, Eastern, North-central and Northern provinces during next few days.
Need for obtaining necessary certifications highlighted The ‘Organic Food Production and Exports by SMEs in Sri Lanka’ conference was held on 23 August 2022, organized as part of the ‘Support to Small and Medium Enterprises in the Organic Agriculture Sector Programme’; the Multi-Donor Action (MDA) jointly co-financed by the European Union (EU) and the German […]
An appreciation “Kumaran” as he was affectionately called has been a ‘life-long friend’- sincere, dependable, loveable, affectionate and devoted Christian throughout his life. He is the eldest son of late Daniel Selvaratnam and late Blossom Thambyayah, and a dearly loved brother of Arunkumar, Vinothkumar, Jeyakumar and Kumuthini, now living in Canada and USA with their […]
TNA Parliamentarian M. A. Sumanthiran says it is time for President Ranil Wickremesinghe to fulfil his pledge to repeal the PTA (Prevention of Terrorism Act).Speaking to the media in Colombo M. A. Sumanthiran, PC said that the Prevention of Terrorism Act had been branded as an unconstitutional law even in Sri Lanka, and it was […]