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Regional Director for Asia-Pacific from the United Nations Development Coordination Office (UNDCO) David McLachlan-Karr has called on Sri Lanka s Minister of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday (Aug 17), UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, Hanaa Singer says.
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is expected to return to Sri Lanka next week, Sri Lanka’s former Ambassador to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga claimed. Weeratunga said that Rajapaksa is expected to return on 24th or 25th August. He said that he had spoken to the former President who is currently in Thailand. Weeratunga said that Rajapaksa had […]
Sri Lankan born actress Jacqueline Fernandez has been named an accused in the money laundering case in India against conman Sukesh Chandrashekar. The actor has been named an accused in the supplementary charge sheet filed in a Delhi court by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which is probing the money trail in the extortion case. Earlier, […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, speaking of the reforms he plans to introduce, stated that the Sri Lankan government is looking at raising income taxes and widening the tax net by taxing capital and wealth in order to bring in some of the lost revenue.
Sri Lanka’s former Ambassador to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga was questioned by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today on the MiG-17 fighter jet deal. Weeratunga appeared before the CID today after he was issued summons. Speaking to reporters later Weeratunga said that he was questioned once again today over the MiG deal. He said that the […]
Sri Lanka’s economic crisis is driving millions of people into poverty, jeopardizing their rights to health, education, and an adequate standard of living, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch said the Sri Lankan Government should work with relevant financial institutions and partners to establish a new social protection system and obtain debt relief, […]
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today recorded a statement from Sri Lanka’s swimming champion Julian Bolling. Bolling was questioned for several hours over the 9th July protest near the private residence of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, which was later set on fire. The CID also questioned businessman Jonathan Martenstyn over the same incident. Meanwhile, former cricketer Rosha...
Canada is to contribute towards sustainable economic growth in Sri Lanka Canada and Sri Lanka signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement the WUSC Volunteer Cooperation Program 2020-2027. The MoU was signed by David McKinnon, High Commissioner of Canada to Sri Lanka and K.M. Mahinda Siriwardana, Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National […]
Market awaits for directions from the central bank's August 18 policy rates announcement
Market down for 2nd time in 14 straight sessions
Laugfs Gas has decided to reduce the domestic LP gas prices with effect from midnight today (August 17).The post Laugfs Gas reduces prices of domestic gas cylinders appeared first on ONLANKA News :. Sri Lanka Breaking News Updates - Latest News in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka s death toll from Covid-19 climbed to 16,635 today after the Director General of Health Services confirmed 05 more Covid-19 related deaths in the country for yesterday (Aug 16).
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued the Men s Future Tours Programme (FTP) for 2023-27, reaffirming the international calendar for Full Member Nations across formats.
A statement said 9.5kg gold biscuits and 5kg of cocaine were seized on Wednesday August 17.
The move also aims to promote a greener transportation sector, a statement said.
Peace talks that began in 2013 have faced repeated disruptions.
Rajapaksa resigned from the presidency after mass protests against the worst economic crisis since Independence.
Former Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will return to Sri Lanka on August 24, says former Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga.The post Gotabaya Rajapaksa will return to Sri Lanka on August 24 – Udayanga appeared first on ONLANKA News :. Sri Lanka Breaking News Updates - Latest News in Sri Lanka.
Actor Jacqueline Fernandez has been named an accused in the money laundering case against conman Sukesh Chandrashekar, who faces charges of extortion amounting to a massive INR 200 crore.The post Actor Jacqueline Fernandez is now an accused in INR 200-Crore extortion case appeared first on ONLANKA News :. Sri Lanka Breaking News Updates - Latest News in Sri Lanka.
The United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2023-2027 was launched today (Aug 17) by the Government of Sri Lanka and the United Nations in Sri Lanka.
Kishido said he would like to work in concert with Wickremesinghe to “further develop the cordial ties".
Korea had been the top foreign investment generator in 80s and it desires to regain that position
Former Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will return to the island on August 24, says former Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga.
China on Tuesday said the activities of its high-tech research vessel will not affect the security of any country and should not be Âobstructed by any Âthird party, as the ship berthed at Sri Lanka s strategic southern port of Hambantota amid Indian and US concerns.
"It will also simplify some season tariffs, meaning additional and simpler access for Sri Lanka's exports to the UK."
Among the issues raised was prices of sanitary napkins and menstrual products.
Adani Green Energy Ltd. was issued provisional approvals for an investment of over $500 million in two wind projects in Sri Lanka, the country's power and energy minister Kanchana Wijesekera tweeted on Tuesday.The post Sri Lanka grants Adani Green Energy provisional approvals for wind projects appeared first on ONLANKA News :. Sri Lanka Breaking News Updates - Latest News in Sri Lanka.
Market lost over 200 points within the first hour of trade
Former ambassador of Sri Lanka to Russia, Udayanga Weeratunga has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department to record a statement.
The proceeds received on or after August 12 will not be required to be converted immediately, CBSL said.