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The Colombo Additional Magistrate Rajindra Jayasuriya has appointed the five-member expert committee consisting of five judicial and forensic medical experts in order to compile a report on the death of famed businessman Dinesh Schaffter.
A member and local government candidate of the National People s Power (NPP), who had suffered an injury during yesterday s protest in Colombo, has reportedly succumbed to injuries today (Feb. 27).
Leader of the Opposition, MP Sajith Premadasa has condemned the use of tear gas and water cannons by the Police against the protest held by the National People’s Power (NPP) yesterday (February 26).The post Sajith Premadasa condemns tear gas and water attack on NPP protestors appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank’s investment arm, said it will provide Sri Lanka with a $400 million cross-currency swap facility to help fund essential imports.The post World Bank’s IFC to provide Sri Lanka with $400 million financing appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is to provide $400 million to three of Sri Lanka’s leading national banks to help facilitate imports of essential goods. IFC said it will support the private sector with critical financing, contributing to the country’s urgent need to stabilize the economy. Sri Lanka has been facing its worst economic crisis […]
The Faculty of Technology of the Ruhuna University will be closed for one week from today following an assault on the Sub-Warden, his wife and mother by a group of students yesterday (Feb. 26).
A decision has not been taken to suspend the fuel pass QR code system from April, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said today. There were reports that the fuel pass QR code system will be suspended from 10th April. However, Wijesekera said the system will continue. He said that data will be analysed and […]
A fatal accident has taken place after a vehicle crashed into the rear of a private passenger bus which had stopped to pick up passengers at the Eriyagama Junction on Anuradhapura  Padeniya road.
Sri Lanka is reeling under last year s crushing economic meltdown and consequent political turmoil, but it is still a good time to invest in the cash-strapped island nation, according to Indian business leaders in capital Colombo.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank s investment arm, said it will provide Sri Lanka with a $400 million cross-currency swap facility to help fund essential imports.
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekara says that no decision has been taken to suspend the National Fuel Pass QR system from April 10.
The US Department of Energy has assessed that the Covid-19 pandemic most likely came from a laboratory leak in China, according to a newly updated classified intelligence report.
The Supreme Court has decided to support on March 03, the Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed by SJB General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara, requesting an order that failure to hold the Local Government (LG) election violates the peoples fundamental rights, Ada Derana reporter said.
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mayantha Dissanayake has decided to resign as the Chairperson of the Committee on Public Finance. Dissanayake said that he will be submitting his resignation letter to Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena. He was appointed to the post last week despite the SJB wanting the post to be given to Dr. Harsha […]
The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has decided to reduce mandatory sale of export proceeds/receipts and inward workers’ remittances of commercial banks with effect from February 27, 2023.The post Sri Lanka’s Central Bank reduces mandated forex sales by banks to 15% appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
Sri Lanka’s tea production is expected to fully recover next year after last year’s drop, the country’s Environment Minister Naseer Ahamed said.The post Sri Lanka tea industry to fully recover next year, says minister appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
The Buddhist Pali University in Homagama is scheduled to be reopened for academic activities today (Feb. 27).
India and Germany have the vision to enhance cooperation in innovation, technology, and research which aims at benefitting humanity. This cooperation was agreed upon by Prime Minister Modi and Chancellor Olaf Scholz, according to the joint statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Today, PM Modi and Chancellor Scholz agreed to deepen and […]
A top United States administration official has said that India is a “great power”, it has unique security concerns, it seeks a relationship of respect and equality with the US, and on that basis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is willing to elevate the India-US relationship into “fundamentally new territory”. The official indicated the US is […]
Three-and-a-half years after the Union government revoked the special status granted to Jammu and Kashmir amid deployment of large additional troops, it is discussing a proposal to withdraw the Indian Army completely from the Valley hinterland. If approved, the Army will have presence only on the Line of Control (LoC). Officials in the security establishment […]
Stating India has skill and talent and it’s a “privilege to use those resources,” Klemens Rethmann, CEO of the German-based Rethmann company said on Saturday that “India will become bigger in the production world.” Under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of German companies had a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi [R...
Sri Lanka is among the top 5 nationalities granted dependant visas to the UK. The number of visa grants for people to come and live in the UK has more than doubled from over half a million in 2019 to 1.3 million in 2022, Migrant Watch UK reported. “One telling aspect of the figures is […]
The appointment of new members for independent commissions will take place this week, says political sources.
Leader of the Opposition, MP Sajith Premadasa has condemned the use of tear gas and water cannons by the police against the National People s Power (NPP) protest held yesterday (Feb. 26).
At least 59 migrants, including 12 children, have died and dozens more are feared missing after their boat sank in rough seas off southern Italy. The vessel broke apart while trying to land near the coastal town of Crotone in the Calabria region. Survivors said at least 150 people were aboard. Many of them were […]
More than 100 participants from Sri Lanka and the Maldives joined in a workshop on how to access the international instruments of climate finance. During the online workshop experts shared key insights and opportunities for accessing international climate funds. The interactive workshop also provided an opportunity to discuss the latest developments on this critical issue […]
Australia cruised to their sixth Women’s T20 World Cup title with a 19-run win over South Africa in Cape Town. In front of a full house at Newlands, Australia reached 156-6 with Beth Mooney striking a sublime unbeaten 74. In reply, South Africa put up a spirited fight but after a slow start, struggled to […]
Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul by split decision in arguably the most anticipated eight-round contest in boxing history. Fury, 23, was the busier fighter, landing more accurate punches and demonstrating his boxing fundamentals. The former Love Island star, brother of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, was knocked down by YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul in the eighth round. […]
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Sri Lanka s tea production is expected to fully recover next year after last year s drop, the country s Environment Minister Naseer Ahamed said.