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Postal voting for the 2023 Local Government election will be held on 22, 23 and 24 February. Gazette notices have been issued confirming the holding of Local Government (LG) elections in the respective local authorities on 9th March. The Returning Officers in the respective districts have issued the notice stating that in terms of Sub-section […]
- Postal voting on July 12 (Category: Breaking News)
- Postal voting for 2023 LG election may be postponed (Category: Breaking News)
- Brisk polling of Postal Votes yesterday. (Category: Breaking News)
- 2023 LG Election- postal voting applications accepted from tomorrow (Category: Breaking News)
Former Archbishop of Colombo, Most Rev. Dr. Oswald Gomis was called to eternal rest this morning (03 February). He was 90 years old at the time of his demise. Most Rev. Dr. Oswald Gomis was receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo. (Colombo Gazette)
- Most Reverend Oswald Gomis called to eternal rest (Category: Breaking News)
- Former Minister Reginald Cooray passed away (Category: Breaking News)
- UNP suspends 1,137 local council members (Category: Breaking News)
- Trade unions take to the streets and protest (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka concluded its 4th Cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) during the 42nd Session of the UPR Working Group on Wednesday, 1st February in Geneva. Sri Lanka's National
- Sri Lanka concludes Fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the UN Human Rights Council, UPR W... (Category: Breaking News)
- Himalee to lead delegation during UN review of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- UN to review Sri Lanka rights situation in Oct./Nov. (Category: Business)
- Sun directly overhead Mankulam, Periyakulam, Kuratiyawa, Morawewa and Mahadiwlwewa at about 12:1... (Category: Breaking News)
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Italy successfully conducted a Consular Mobile Service in Catania, Sicily Island on 21 and 22 January 2023 to provide consular services to the Sri Lankan community residing in the island and adjoining regions.
- Consular Corps London officials witness the real situation in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian External Affairs Minister arrives (Category: Breaking News)
- 'Aussie aid worker killed' (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- Feds aid men in US elk strife (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
Sri Lanka concluded its 4th Cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) during the 42nd Session of the UPR Working Group on Wednesday, 1st February in Geneva. Sri Lanka's National
- Sri Lanka concludes Fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the UN Human Rights Council, UPR W... (Category: Breaking News)
- Himalee to lead delegation during UN review of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- UN to review Sri Lanka rights situation in Oct./Nov. (Category: Business)
- Sun directly overhead Mankulam, Periyakulam, Kuratiyawa, Morawewa and Mahadiwlwewa at about 12:1... (Category: Breaking News)
Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara said that the country’s foreign income from those involved in foreign employment is expected to increase to US$ 1 billion this year.The post Worker remittances to top US$ 1 Billion this year – Minister appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka’s foreign remittances up by 98.8% in February – Manusha (Category: Breaking News)
- Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara expelled from Samagi Jana Balawegaya (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign Employment Minister says his staff didn’t ask for money promising foreign employment (Category: Breaking News)
- Manusha reveals plans to digitize foreign service centre, combat trafficking (Category: Breaking News)
UNICEF says its revised Humanitarian Needs and Priorities (HNP) plan has estimated that 7 million people in Sri Lanka are in need of humanitarian assistance due to the economic crisis.
Tight security was seen in Colombo ahead of the Independence Day celebrations taking place tomorrow. The military and Police have been placed at strategic locations in Colombo as the final rehearsals take place before the main event tomorrow (Saturday). President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, members of Parliament, diplomats and special invitees are scheduled […]
- UNP suspends 1,137 local council members (Category: Breaking News)
- Trade unions take to the streets and protest (Category: Breaking News)
- MP Selvarajah Kajendran released on bail (Category: Breaking News)
- Police fire tear gas to disperse protest (Category: Breaking News)
Former Archbishop of Colombo, Most Rev. Dr. Oswald Gomis who had been receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo was called to eternal rest this morning (03 February). He was 90 years old at the time of his demise.
Postal voting for the 2023 Local Government election will be held on 22, 23 and 24 February, the Elections Commission says.
Former Archbishop of Colombo, Most Rev. Dr. Oswald Gomis was called to eternal rest early this morning (Feb 03).
The impact on the weather from the depression over the island is likely to lessen from today (Feb. 03), the Department of Meteorology says.
108 acres of land in Northern Province, currently under security forces will be released and distributed among 197 families today (03), the President’s Media Division (PMD) said on Thursday. The PMD said this step had been taken on the directions of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The PMD said the President made a pledge in January to […]
- New heads of President s Media Division (Category: Breaking News)
- PMD joins with the Community Kitchen Program (Category: Breaking News)
- World Bank commends Sri Lanka s Development Policy Operational Program (Category: Breaking News)
- Public warned of vehicles displaying Presidential Secretariat name boards (Category: Breaking News)
by Rex Clementine A mouth-watering contest began this week at the Galle International Stadium between Sri Lanka ‘A’ and England Lions and the future stars will have a feel of a venue where many a great like Steve Waugh, Shane Warne, Brian Lara, Sachin Tendulkar and Babar Azam have had their moments, gave local fans […]
- Sri Lanka look to left-arm spinner Herath (Category: Breaking News)
- Red light for poor pitch in Galle (Category: Breaking News)
- PREVIEW-Cricket-Sri Lanka look to left-arm spinner Herath (Category: Breaking News)
- Pulina cracks blistering knock to make Dharmaraja’s presence felt (Category: Breaking News)
Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe told the Court of Appeal on Wednesday that he would not take any action on Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), until the Auditor General’s report on SLC is received.The Attorney General’s Department has advised the Minister of Sports to ask the National Audit Office to conduct a formal audit on the issues […]
- No action to be taken against SLC until Auditor General s report received (Category: Breaking News)
- Sports Minister says Prez asked him do away with Interim Committee, but he refuses to do so (Category: Breaking News)
- Sports Minister appoints 03-member cricket coordination committee (Category: Breaking News)
- SLC ready to accept some members of Interim Committee appointed by Sports Minister (Category: Breaking News)
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) yesterday gave an undertaking to the Supreme Court stating it would not impose power cuts until the contempt of court case filed by the Human Rights Commission (HRCSL) was taken up for support today (03).The case was taken up before the Supreme Court bench comprising Justices Preethi Padman Surasena, Yasantha […]
- CEB gives undertaking to Supreme Court on power cuts (Category: Breaking News)
- CEB promises to do away with power cuts after raising tariff (Category: Breaking News)
- Ratnayake vows to keep fighting (Category: Breaking News)
- SC rejects request for interim order preventing power cuts during GCE A'Ls (Category: Breaking News)
Cassandra has groused, groaned and suffered, yes suffered both emotionally and in mere existence by the stubbornness with which the National Day parade and all that will take place tomorrow. She is joined by almost the entire population of Sri Lanka. We are greatly angered by the expense of 200 million rupees on a pointless, […]
- Cass County sheriff's office investigates latest ATM theft (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Cass County sheriff's office investigates latest ATM theft (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Cass County sheriff's office investigates latest ATM theft (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Cass County sheriff's office investigates latest ATM theft (Category: USA, North Dakota)
Treasury reports show that the State has allocated Rs 84.4 million for the maintainance of four former Presidents and a former first lady for the year 2023. Rs 15.5 million has been allocated for former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga; Rs 23.1 million for former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Rs. 14.1 million for former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa […]
- Sirisena, others pay part of compensation to Easter Sunday carnage victims (Category: Breaking News)
- Easter attacks compensation- Maithripala pays Rs. 15 mn ahead of deadline (Category: Breaking News)
- SF granted bail in one case (Category: Breaking News)
- Easter Sunday Attacks: Maithripala Sirisena pays Rs. 15 million compensation, seeking further ti... (Category: Breaking News)
The Mahanayaka Theras have, in a letter to President Ranil Wickremesinghe, urged him not to implement the 13th Amendment to the Constitution as it will have a devastating impact on the country. The prelates have said that the act of granting the Provincial Councils powers over land, police and historical monuments is tantamount to encouraging […]
- Amarapura Mahanayake passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Ven. Sobitha asks protesters to vacate buildings after President’s resignation (Category: Breaking News)
- Saddharathana Thera re-remanded (Category: Breaking News)
- Environmentalist suspects organised killing of jumbos (Category: Breaking News)
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 03 February 2023 by Department of Meteorology The depression over the island has moved away from the country yesterday (02) night as a low-pressure area. Thus, it is expected that its impact on the Island’s weather will lessen from today. Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in […]
- Kokua Line: Hawaii jobless looking for $300 plus-up, other federal aid extensions (Category: USA, Hawaii)
BBC reported that the United States has been monitoring a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon that has been spotted in the skies over the northern US this week. Pentagon officials said in a briefing they are “confident that this high-altitude surveillance balloon” belongs to China. US military chiefs have for now decided against blowing the alleged […]
- Twitter outage sees users told they are over daily tweet limit (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump arrives in Florida ahead of court appearance (Category: Breaking News)
- Russian court bans ‘LGBT movement’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Taliban and China firm agree Afghanistan oil extraction deal (Category: Breaking News)
BBC reported that the Boeing 747, the US plane that revolutionised air travel, has been given a regal send-off in the skies over Washington State. Atlas Air, an American cargo airline, took delivery of the last 747 to be manufactured on Thursday morning. The crew flew a special flight path, drawing a huge crown in […]
- Plane forced to return to airport after horse escapes crate (Category: Breaking News)
- Twitter outage sees users told they are over daily tweet limit (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump arrives in Florida ahead of court appearance (Category: Breaking News)
- Russian court bans ‘LGBT movement’ (Category: Breaking News)
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- Some Questions On Protection & Promotion Of Democracy In Sri Lanka? (Category: Breaking News)
- Making Sense Of The UNPs Elusive Victory In The Colombo MC (Category: Breaking News)
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