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A Bolivian woman was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle cocaine into the country. The tourist had 4.6 kilograms of cocaine in her possession at the time of the arrest. The 26-year-old had arrived from Brazil via Dubai and was detained in the green channel area of the arrival section […]
Sri Lanka has taken a policy decision to switch to nuclear energy, Cabinet Spokesman Bandula Gunawardena said. He said that Cabinet approval has already been given to consider nuclear energy as an alternative to meet Sri Lanka’s future energy needs. In accordance with that decision, a steering committee and 09 action committees had been appointed […]
A Bolivian lady has been arrested by the officers attached to the Narcotics Control Unit of Sri Lanka Customs this morning (Feb. 28) at the green channel customs area in possession of 4.6 kilograms of substance suspected to be cocaine.
Earnings from merchandise exports declined by 11.3% to USD 978 in January 2023, as opposed to those recorded in January 2022.
Electric buses and three-wheelers are to be introduced which the Government says will be part of a “system change” to reduce the dependency on fuel operated motor vehicles. Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardena said that battery powered electric buses are to be introduced to the Sri Lanka Transport Board as a pilot project. He said that the […]
Building a prosperous Indo-Pacific is more critical now than ever considering economic challenges Sri Lanka is facing at present, the Ambassador of the United States to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung says.
Foreign Minister Ali Sabry is scheduled to make an official visit to India from 02-04 March 2023 to attend the eighth edition of the Raisina Dialogue, India’s premier conference on geopolitics and geo-economics which will be held in New Delhi. The conference is hosted by the Observer Research Foundation in partnership with the Ministry of […]
Sri Lanka has sought to expedite negotiations on the proposed preferential trade agreement with Bangladesh. A proposal made by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to speed up negotiations on the proposed preferential trade agreement with Bangladesh under the guidance of the International Trade Office, has been approved by the Cabinet of Ministers. The Government says Sri Lanka […]
Foreign Affairs Minister Ali Sabry, PC, is scheduled to make an official visit to India from 02-04 March 2023.
Sri Lanka Police have refuted recent claims that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has commenced a probe into an alleged assassination attempt on the President.
Headline inflation, as measured by the Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), decreased to 50.6% in February 2023, from 54.2% recorded in January this year, the Department of Census and Statistics reported.
The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (27) approved the proposal furnished by the President to direct the Legal Draftsman to prepare a draft bill to establish a fund named National Contributory Pension Fund to ensure an appropriate environment for state sector employees to spend their retired life without being a burden to the country as […]
Approval of the Cabinet of Ministers has been granted to the resolution submitted by the Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms to introduce a new act to re – impose the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act No. 48 of 1979 which is already in force. Clearance of the Attorney General has been […]
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the measures taken by the President to appoint a ministerial committee with the following composition to study the issues and identify the amendments to be made to the Customs Ordinance if necessary and make recommendations thereon. • Nimal Siripala de Silva Minister Ports, Shipping and Aviation • (Dr) Ramesha Pathirana […]
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the President in his capacity as the Minister of Women, Child affairs and Social Empowerment to implement the “National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2023-2027” which has been drafted with the participation and agreement of all parties
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the President in his capacity as the Minister of Women, Child affairs and Social Empowerment to implement the “National Policy on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment” under 8 main areas with the contribution of all relevant parties.
A 42-year-old man who was travelling on a motorcycle was shot dead in Kuligoda, Ambalangoda at around 09:15 AM this morning (February 28).The post Man shot dead by motorcycle gunmen in Ambalangoda appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
Removing the social security tax on the purchase of paddy, production of rice and marketing.
Establishment of National Contributory Pension Fund
Foreign Affairs Minister M.U.M. Ali Sabry is scheduled to make an official visit to India from 02-04 March 2023 to attend the eighth edition of the Raisina Dialogue, India's premier conference on geopolitics and geo-economics which will be held in New Delhi.
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) and the Ministry of Labour and Foreign Employment have signed an agreement with the Japan International Training Cooperation Organisation (JITCO).
Leader of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) Anura Kumara Dissanayake has pledged to do everything in his capacity on behalf of Nimal Amarasiri, the National People s Power (NPP) candidate from Nivithigala who died following the protests held on Sunday (26 Feb.).
The government has decided to formulate the required measures to establish specialized hospitals in four districts for cancer treatments, the President s Media Division (PMD) says.
Colombo High Court Judge Adithya Patabendige ordered a case filed before the Colombo High Court against Thilini Priyamali, the businesswoman who is accused of massive financial fraud, to be taken up for hearing on June 05 and 06.
Hatch has joined forces with Draper Startup House to unveil Colombo’s first-ever co-living space. The space marks the first phase of Hatch’s strategic partnership with Draper Startup House, and was officially opened by Silicon Valley billionaire investor Tim Draper during his recent visit to Sri Lanka. Through this initiative, Hatch serves to encourage digital nomad […]
Healthcare in Sri Lanka is undergoing a digital transformation, and Ninewells Hospital is leading the charge. The implementation of SAP Business One in partnership with Pristine Solutions (Pvt) Ltd, one of Sri Lanka’s prominent information system solution providers, marks a major milestone for the hospital as well as for the healthcare industry. The implementation of […]
Sri Lanka’s cabinet of ministers has granted approval to establish a National Contributory Pension Fund for new public service employees.The post Cabinet approves establishment of National Contributory Pension Fund appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
The body of a person who was shot dead inside a vehicle was found in Pinwatta, Panadura this morning (February 28).The post Man found shot dead inside vehicle in Panadura appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
All passenger transport buses running on the High-Level Road are mandated to travel through the Makumbura Multimodal Centre (MMC) from tomorrow (March 01).
Sri Lanka recorded over 100,000 tourists within the first 26 days of February 2023, Minister of Tourism Harin Fernando stated, making this the second consecutive month in which Sri Lanka s tourism industry has seen such numbers.