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Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Alexis Taylor, paid a courtesy visit to President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday (April 26).The post USDA official collaborates with Sri Lankan President to advance dairy modernization appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- US and Sri Lanka discuss agriculture modernization efforts (Category: Breaking News)
- Top U.S. State Dept. official visits Sri Lanka to strengthen agricultural ties, food security (Category: Breaking News)
- U.S. Under Secretary pledges support for Sri Lanka s dairy modernization efforts (Category: Breaking News)
- President offers land to Ambewela Farm to feed dairy cows (Category: Breaking News)
Trade Minister Nalin Fernando met with the Egyptian Ambassador Maged Mosleh on Friday (26) at the trade ministry premises.
The Sri Lankan Government says the economy has stabilized and growth is now emerging. State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said that the currency appreciated from Rs. 360/USD in 2022 to Rs. 300/USD at present. “It is important to understand that exchange rates in Sri Lanka is Market-determined which allows currency values to adjust according […]
- Sri Lanka expects first review by IMF to be successful (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka receives 1st disbursement of US$ 250 million from WB (Category: Breaking News)
- Shehan Semasinghe sworn in as Acting Finance Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka confident of reaching Staff Level deal with IMF (Category: Breaking News)
By Rathindra Kuruwita The problems facing 17,000 families, affected by the negative environmental impacts of the Uma Oya project, have not yet been solved, Sajeewa Chamikara of the Movement for Land and Agricultural Reform (MONLAR) told The Island. In December 2014, a leak sprang up in its 15.2 km tunnel and due to that thousands of houses […]
- Phase one of Uma Oya project completed  Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project inaugurated (Category: Breaking News)
- Uma Oya project will be ready in four years (Category: Breaking News)
- Uma Oya and Diaraba Reservoir to benefit local communities - State Minister (Category: Breaking News)
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2024 The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier began in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Sri Lanka and Ireland won the opening two matches at Tolerance Oval and Zayed Cricket Stadium respectively. Sri Lanka overcame Thailand while Ireland defeated the hosts, United Arab Emirates (UAE), both winners recorded convincing victories […]
- St. Anthony’s, Nalanda declared joint champions (Category: Breaking News)
- Sadeesh, Sashimal, Vihara shine as the Limited Overs tournament commences (Category: Breaking News)
- St. Sebastian’s Katuneriya, Holy Cross earn Division I promotion (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka, Ireland make promising starts in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
By Shyam Nuwan Ganewatta One hundred and eight (108) shipwrecks and six airplane wrecks have been found in the seas off Sri Lanka, Rasika Muthucumarana, Senior Archaeology Officer working for the Maritime Archaeology Unit (MAU) of the Central Cultural Fund (CCF) said. He mentioned that these remains have now become important marine ecosystems and can […]
Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa told Parliament yesterday that the differently abled people are not getting their 7,500-rupee allowance on time. He said that there are 1.8 million differently abled individuals in Sri Lanka and the government in February decided to increase the allowance they receive to 7,500 rupees. “However, these are not provided on time. […]
- Special programme to be formulated for differently-abled persons (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to introduce new legislation to improve rights and well-being of persons with disabili... (Category: Breaking News)
- Bureaucracy at Motor Traffic Department stands in way of humanitarian consideration (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPP finds fault with ‘Aswesuma’ (Category: Breaking News)
Nine cases of malaria have been reported from Sri Lanka in the last four months, consultant community physician, Dr. Pubudu Upekshana Chulasiri, attached to the Health Promotion Bureau (HPB), said. He said that these are people who have visited countries having malaria. The common symptoms of malaria are fever, back pain, headache, extreme tiredness and […]
- Cameroon starts world-first malaria mass vaccine rollout (Category: Breaking News)
- Malaria Nearly Eliminated in Sri Lanka Despite Decades of Conflict (Category: Breaking News)
- මැලේරියාව ට තිත (Category: Sinhala)
- WHO recommends malaria vaccine that will be rolled out next year (Category: Breaking News)
By Saman Indrajith Sri Lanka must appoint a committee to investigate how many of its citizens have joined the war between Russia and Ukraine and to determine what course of action needs to be taken about the Sri Lankan men and women fighting for both countries, Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) MP Dayasiri Jayasekera told […]
- Government land policy is fair- Keheliya (Category: Breaking News)
- Bond Auction (Category: Business)
- ‘SL will implement home-grown solution’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Market Flavour (Category: Business)
Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to Kenya, Kana Kananathan, met Lieutenant General Charles Kahariri, the Vice Chief of Defence Forces of Kenya yesterday at the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. Kananathan extended heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Sri Lankan government and populace, as well as on a personal note, for the recent demise of the […]
- Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Silva fortifies Sri Lanka-Kenya bonds (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka s Chief of Defence Staff visits Kenya s Defence HQ (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan envoy in Kenya attends ceremonial swearing-in of Nigeria s 16th President (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka, Kenya in talks to enhance bilateral trade and cooperation (Category: Breaking News)
Former President Maithripala Sirisena has not implicated any Sri Lankan over the Easter Sunday attacks, in his statement provided to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), the Government said. Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles told Parliament that while he cannot reveal more details as the matter is before court, the former President did not mention […]
- Order preventing Sirisena from functioning as SLFP Chairman extended (Category: Breaking News)
- CID grills Sirisena over Easter Sunday attacks claims (Category: Breaking News)
- Sirisena refuses to make a statement in court (Category: Breaking News)
- Sirisena goes to Thailand as SLFP crisis continues (Category: Breaking News)
The United States and Sri Lanka discussed agriculture modernization efforts in Sri Lanka. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Alexis Taylor, paid a courtesy call on President Ranil Wickremesinghe. During the discussions, the President was briefed on the ongoing dairy modernization program supported by the US. […]
- USDA official collaborates with Sri Lankan President to advance dairy modernization (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia and Sri Lanka discuss ways to strengthen relationship (Category: Breaking News)
- US urges Sri Lanka to continue commendable reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese President wants to advance relationship with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa was not given a separate meeting with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya said. SJB MP Nalin Bandara told Parliament that there were misleading reports circulating claiming that Premadasa refused to meet the Iranian leader. He said that Premadasa was not given a meeting with the Iranian President […]
- UNP invites Sajith to rejoin the party (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith announces decision to contest presidential polls (Category: Breaking News)
- President visits residence of Sanath Nishantha (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF commends Sri Lanka’s economic reforms endeavors (Category: Breaking News)
The Parliament Committee on High Posts approved the appointment of S.A Rodrigo as the new Sri Lankan Ambassador to Italy. The Committee on High Posts gave its approval for the appointments of the new Ambassador, a Ministry Secretary and two institution chairpersons. Accordingly, the Committee on High Posts approved the appointment of S.A Rodrigo as […]
- Jayanath Colombage picked as new Ambassador to Indonesia (Category: Breaking News)
- Chitranganee Wagiswara approved as High Commissioner to Australia (Category: Breaking News)
- Nishantha Ranatunga’s appointment as water board Chairman approved (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliament approves appointment of new Foreign Secretary (Category: Breaking News)
Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Alexis Taylor, paid a courtesy call on President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday (26).
Russian and Indian companies are to manage the Mattala international airport for a period of 30 years. The Sri Lankan Cabinet had granted approval at their meeting held on 09.01.2023 to call for aspirations from the parties interested in utilizing the facilities of the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport. Accordingly, aspirations have been called and 05 institutions […]
- Mattala airport resumes international flights after 2 years (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLankan defends decision to divert flight from Melbourne (Category: Breaking News)
- American arrested at BIA with live bullets (Category: Breaking News)
- Bolivian arrested at BIA with cocaine (Category: Breaking News)
During the inquiry over former President Maithripala Sirisena s recent statement that he was aware of the real culprits behind the Easter Sunday bomb attacks, he has not mentioned the names of anyone in Sri Lanka, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles said.
The Colombo Magistrate s Court ordered 04 including two Lieutenant Commanders of Sri Lanka Navy who were arrested along with a stock of drugs to be remanded in custody until May 09.
A soldier of the Sri Lanka Army was killed and 9 others sustained injuries following an accident in Mankulam, in the North, Friday. The Police said the accident involved a lorry and an army vehicle. The lorry had crashed into the army vehicle which was transporting a group of soldiers. The soldiers were admitted to […]
- Army appoints committee to probe deadly Fox Hill accident (Category: Breaking News)
- Racing car drivers involved in Fox Hill accident granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
- Seven killed in Fox Hill Super Cross race accident (Category: Breaking News)
- Two racing car drivers arrested over deadly Fox Hill accident (Category: Breaking News)
Maldivian Airlines commenced direct flights to Colombo, Sri Lanka, from Male, Maldives. Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka (AASL) said that Maldivian, the renowned flag carrier of the Maldives, will operate two weekly flights departing every Thursday and Saturday, providing flexible options for both leisure and business travellers. Launching its operations, the first flight arrived […]
- India supplies onions to neighbour Sri Lanka and ally UAE (Category: Breaking News)
- Maldives and Sri Lanka discuss impact of war on Indian Ocean (Category: Breaking News)
- India lifts export ban on onions for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPP Anuradhapura District MP Nandasena passed away (Category: Breaking News)
Alexis Taylor, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Friday (26) called on President Ranil Wickremesinghe and other senior government officials to discuss USDA support for Sri Lanka s agricultural sector.
The Director General of the Ministry of Transport and Highways S.S. Mudalige has been appointed to oversee the functions and duties of the General Manager position of Sri Lanka Railways.
Reuters says that Sri Lanka has decided to transfer management of its $209 million Chinese-funded airport to two companies from India and Russia, according to a statement from the cabinet on Friday.The post Sri Lanka turns to Indian and Russian companies to manage Chinese-funded Airport appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- 03/12/2010 14:45 INDIA – CHINA – SRI LANKA Chinese aid to Sri Lanka could lead to conflict (AsiaNe (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka: Chinese companies begin road extension work in Jaffna (Category: Breaking News)
- Rock slows Sri Lanka port project (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka pins hopes on China-funded port (Category: Breaking News)
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the resolution furnished by the Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation to direct the Legal Draftsman to prepare the draft bill to amend the Sri Lanka Civil Aviation Services Authority Act No. 34 of 2002 and Civil Aviation Services Act No. 14 of 2010 based on the recommendations of the […]
- Maldivian firefighter trainees complete training in SL (Category: Breaking News)
- Speaker certifies five Bills (Category: Breaking News)
- Newly Appointed Minister visits BIA (Category: Breaking News)
- Int’l University to house 50,000 students (Category: Breaking News)
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Education to enter into the following MoUs/agreements between Sri Lankan universities and foreign universities/agencies for the purpose of developing higher educational cooperation. Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka and the University of Salford, United Kingdom regarding disast...
- Sri Lankan seafarers to be employed in Italian vessels (Category: Breaking News)
- Qatar, Lanka sign deal to regulate air traffic (Category: Breaking News)
- China Sri Lanka sign MOU to improve Airport and Aviation services (Category: Breaking News)
- India signs MoU with Colombo Univ. for Visiting Chair (Category: Breaking News)
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A 14-hour water cut will be imposed for several areas in Colombo District on Saturday (27), the National Water Supply Drainage Board (NWSDB) says.
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- Abolition Of The Provincial Councils System: Reply To Milinda Moragoda’s Utterance (Category: Breaking News)
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State revenue of Sri Lanka has reached an impressive Rs. 834 billion in the first quarter of this year, State Minister of Finance, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya announced on Thursday (April 25).The post Sri Lanka’s state revenue surges to record Rs. 834 Billion in first quarter 2024 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- State revenue surged by 6% in Q1 2024 exceeding expectations - Siyambalapitiya (Category: Breaking News)
- Revenue collection exceeds target for first quarter by more than Rs. 45 billion (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Department earns revenue of 105% exceeding expected targets (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Tax revenue surpasses Rs. 3 trillion (Category: Breaking News)
An army soldier died and nine others were injured after a lorry collided with an army cab at Vasanth Nagar in Mankulam early this morning (April 26).The post Army soldier killed, 9 injured in Mankulam cab-lorry collision appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Army soldier killed, 9 injured in Mankulam cab-lorry crash (Category: Breaking News)
- Three killed in accident at Divulapitiya (Category: Breaking News)
- Soldier killed, 9 others injured in Mankulam accident (Category: Breaking News)
- Three persons killed, 8 injured in accident involving 3 vehicles on A9 Road (Category: Breaking News)
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