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United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Asia Pacific Regional Director Pio Smith is in Sri Lanka from yesterday (28) to Friday 01 March. During his visit, Smith will hold discussions with policymakers, government officials, civil society, and key partners to enhance collaboration at the national level and advocate for the rights of women and girls. Additionally, […]
- UNFPA appeals for $10.7 million to meet urgent needs of 2 million women and girls affected by Sr... (Category: Breaking News)
- UNFPA signs MoU with University of Colombo, hands over medical supplies to Health Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan provides USD 4.6 Mn to support Sri Lankan women and girls health (Category: Breaking News)
- One mother’s fight for a safe delivery: What it’s like to give birth in Lanka right now (Category: Breaking News)
Heat index Advisory Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre At 03.00 p.m. 28 February 2024, valid for 29 February 2024 The Natural Hazards Early Warning Center of the Department of Meteorology has warned that the Heat index (the temperature felt on the human body) is expected to increase up to ‘Caution’ level at […]
- Heat Index at ‘Extreme Caution level’ in Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces (Category: Breaking News)
- Heat Index at Caution level in Northern, North-central, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern, Souther... (Category: Breaking News)
- Heat Index at ‘Caution’ level in Western, North-western, Southern provinces and Mannar, Vavuniya... (Category: Breaking News)
- Heat Index at Caution level in Western, Southern, North-western, North-Central, Eastern province... (Category: Breaking News)
An Illinois state judge on Wednesday barred Donald Trump from appearing on the Illinois Republican presidential primary ballot because of his role in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, but she delayed her ruling from taking effect in light of an expected appeal by the former U.S. president.
The Department of Meteorology says a few showers will occur in Eastern and Uva provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Matale districts.
SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka, is to be auctioned next week, Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva has said. The Minister has said that a new investor will be picked following a live auction on 5th March. Several SriLankan Airlines flights scheduled to leave from the Bandaranaike International […]
- Nimal ready to probe claims married women joined SriLankan (Category: Breaking News)
- Restructuring of SriLankan Airlines to be completed in 6 months (Category: Breaking News)
- New investor will get new planes for SriLankan Airlines (Category: Breaking News)
- Auctioning of SriLankan Airlines postponed (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has decided to back the no-confidence motion against Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena. Opposition political parties had this week signed a no-confidence motion against Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena. Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa said the no-confidence motion is to be submitted to Parliament accusing the Speaker of unlawfully authorising […]
- No-confidence motion against Speaker handed over (Category: Breaking News)
- No-confidence motion against Speaker- Two-day parliamentary debate begins today (Category: Breaking News)
- Supreme Lanka Coalition to support no-confidence motion against Speaker (Category: Breaking News)
- Dates fixed for No-Confidence motion against Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena (Category: Breaking News)
An interim order was issued prohibiting the sale of shares at Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) and Lanka Hospitals after the move was challenged by Lycamobile SARL and a couple of other companies. A writ petition was filed at the Court of Appeal after the documents submitted by the said companies to secure shares at SLT […]
- Court dismisses petition challenging changes to SLFP constitution (Category: Breaking News)
- Supreme Court orders funds allocated for polls to be released (Category: Breaking News)
- Court blocks attempt to frame Indonesians trafficked to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan prosecuted in Vietnam over property theft (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister for Finance Shehan Semasinghe, announced that all necessary arrangements have been made to extend benefits to another 2.4 million family units under the second phase of the “Aswasuma” program starting from June 2024. He reiterated that applications for the second phase will close on 15th March 2024 and individuals failing to submit their […]
In his address at the Pathfinder Indian Ocean Security Conference phase III held at Cinnamon Grand Colombo on Wednesday (28), President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized Sri Lanka’s dedication to maintaining a strategic position aimed at ensuring the absence of major power rivalries and upholding freedom of navigation in the Indian Ocean. The President highlighted that Sri […]
- Sri Lanka announces offshore gas discovery (Category: Breaking News)
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- Sri Lankan president to be sworn in for second term; opponents boycott (Category: Breaking News)
- Boom times for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
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- In Tamil Nadu BJP Has Crossed The Rubicon (Category: Breaking News)
- Tamil Nadu’s Day Of Destiny Is Very Close (Category: Breaking News)
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- Annamalai’s Stand Alone Stance Is Singularly Commendable (Category: Breaking News)
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- Putting Palestine In Perspective (Category: Breaking News)
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- Reflecting Back On The Politics Of My Lifetime (Category: Breaking News)
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A saffron-robed monk has been arrested by the Homagama Police for allegedly sexually abusing twin minors.
A 34-year-old female was arrested by the Kalutara (North) Police on Wednesday (28 Feb.), after attempting to smuggle heroin into the Kalutara Prison.
Finance State Minister Shehan Semasinghe, announced that the verification and certification process for applicants in the second phase of the “Aswasuma” program has been finalized. All necessary arrangements have been made to extend benefits to 2.4 million family units starting from June 2024.
In his address at the Pathfinder Indian Ocean Security Conference phase III held at Cinnamon Grand Colombo today (28), President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized Sri Lanka’s dedication to maintaining a strategic position aimed at ensuring the absence of major power rivalries and upholding freedom of navigation in the Indian Ocean. The President highlighted that Sri Lanka’s commitment to freedom of ...
- Hambantota 2018 Unveils Emblem for Commonwealth Games Bid (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s strategic skills in the Indian Ocean (Category: Breaking News)
- President Wickremesinghe holds one to one discussions with President Emmanuel Macron (Category: Breaking News)
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that nations worldwide which have eradicated racism and bigotry have experienced significant development, affirming the government’s commitment to fostering development through reconciliation.
- Development work of Batticaloa airport commence today (Category: Breaking News)
- Combining development with morals (Category: Breaking News)
- Rs. 440mn for development of Puttalam district (Category: Breaking News)
- Benefits of development projects must reach people- President (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe underscored the on-going efforts to nurture female entrepreneurs capable of adapting to the country’s economic transformation. The President highlighted the significant role women entrepreneurs can play in fostering the digital and green economy, affirming the government’s commitment to supporting the empowerment of the women business community. President Ranil Wickr...
- Women can play a significant role in fostering digital and green economy – President (Category: Breaking News)
- DFCC Bank Champions Women Entrepreneurs as Diamond Sponsor of WCIC Prathibhabhisheka Awards 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian Foreign Minister to arrive in Sri Lanka next week (Category: Breaking News)
- President assures economic growth despite adverse effects on publicPresident assures economic gr... (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe, announced that the verification and certification process for applicants in the second phase of the ÂAswasuma program has been finalized. All necessary arrangements have been made to extend benefits to 2.4 million family units starting from June 2024.
Hamas urged Palestinians on Wednesday to march to Jerusalem s Al-Aqsa Mosque at the start of Ramadan next month, raising the stakes in negotiations for a truce in Gaza, which U.S. President Joe Biden hopes will be in place by then.
Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva has announced that an investor for SriLankan Airlines will be chosen following a live auction for the divestiture of SriLankan Airlines on 05 March.
In his address at the Pathfinder Indian Ocean Security Conference phase III held in Colombo today (Feb.28), President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized Sri Lanka s dedication to maintaining a strategic position aimed at ensuring the absence of major power rivalries and upholding freedom of navigation in the Indian Ocean.
- Looking west as focus changes (Category: Western Australia)
- Ocean Rescue (Category: Business)
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A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to arrive in Sri Lanka for the second review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program, which is scheduled to begin on March 07, 2024, according to State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe.The post IMF Team to conduct second review of Sri Lanka’s EFF program in March 2024 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News ...
- IMF second review of Sri Lanka s bailout package begins today (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF team in Colombo this week for first review of Extended Fund Facility (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF team to visit Sri Lanka for second EFF review (Category: Breaking News)
- First review of IMF’s Extended Fund Facility for Sri Lanka to commence today (Category: Breaking News)
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Sri Lanka announced the opening of the One Stop Centre in Kilinochchi offering comprehensive services, including support for survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The One Stop Centre is a groundbreaking initiative introducing a new service delivery model in Sri Lanka, offering comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services, support [̷...
- UNFPA regional Director to visit Sri Lanka to advance collaboration and support (Category: Breaking News)
- UNFPA explores opportunities to further support Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- UN FAO to support Sri Lanka during these critical times (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi committed to support Indian origin Tamils in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Secretary General of the Parliament, Kushani Rohanadeera has informed the Chairman of the Election Commission of Sri Lanka, in writing, of the parliamentary vacancy created following the resignation of Uddika Premarathne, representing the Anuradhapura Constituency.
Santhan, a Sri Lankan convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, succumbed to his illness at the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital in Chennai. Aged around 55, he was suffering from cryptogenic cirrhosis, a liver disease. He was admitted to the hospital in January due to liver failure and experienced a cardiac arrest early Wednesday. […]
- Rajiv Gandhi assassination convict’s body flown to Sri Lanka for final rites (Category: Breaking News)
- Scotland thrashed by Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup qualifier (Category: Breaking News)
- Nepal batsman Airee smashes six sixes in an over (Category: Breaking News)
- Hollywood star congratulates Sri Lanka for working together to make positive change (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka urged members of the UN Human Rights Council not to allow short-term political gains or “domestic vote bank politics” to overtake the work of the Council. Addressing the High-Level segment of the 55th Session of the Council through a pre-recorded video statement Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ali Sabry highlighted that despite the severe constraints […]
- Nineteen Indian fishermen detained in Sri Lankan waters (Category: Breaking News)
- Another 21 Indian fishermen arrested in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran’s Foreign Minister to undertake official visit to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Navy detains 32 Indian fishermen (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe highlighted the significant role women entrepreneurs can play in fostering the digital and green economy while affirming the government’s commitment to supporting the empowerment of the women business community. President Ranil Wickremesinghe made these remarks addressing the ‘Prathibhabhisheka Women Entrepreneur Awards 2023’ held at the Colombo Hilton yesterday (27)...
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