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Sri Lanka will continue discussions with bondholders with a view to reaching common ground ahead of the IMF board consideration of the second review of Sri Lanka’s EFF program, State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said. Issuing a statement, Semasinghe said that the Sri Lankan authorities continue to engage all debt restructuring negotiations in good […]
- Sri Lanka confident of reaching Staff Level deal with IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- Shehan to lead Sri Lankan delegation for IMF and World Bank meetings (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka expects first review by IMF to be successful (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka yet to finalise restructuring domestic debt (Category: Breaking News)
The opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has given a written assurance to the Catholic Church on the steps it will take over the investigations into the Easter Sunday attacks. Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said that while the SJB has given a written assurance, the National People’s Power (NPP) has not yet given such assurences. He also […]
- Claims of threat to Cardinal to be looked into (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP gives Cardinal written assurance over Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Cardinal says Ranil does not have his vote (Category: Breaking News)
- Cardinal fears attempt at dictatorial rule (Category: Breaking News)
The two sides at war in the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) had a rare face to face meeting at an event held to mark the birth anniversary of late Prime Minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike. Former President Maithripala Sirisena and newly appointed SLFP Vice President Nimal Siripala de Silva were among those who attended the event. […]
- Police seal SLFP headquarters as internal rift intensifies (Category: Breaking News)
- Order preventing Sirisena from functioning as SLFP Chairman extended (Category: Breaking News)
- India lifts export ban on onions for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Taj Samudra celebrates 40 years (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka completed the highest successful chase in women’s ODIs, against South Africa, and the only one over 300 thanks to a sensational 195* from their captain Chamari Athapaththu. She finished with her career-best ODI score and the third highest individual score by a batter in women’s ODIs to help Sri Lanka level the series […]
- Wolvaardt, Brits in record stand as South Africa clinch series 2-1 (Category: Breaking News)
- Mooney and McGrath to the fore as Australia clinch ODI series (Category: Breaking News)
- Chamari Athapaththu scores 195 in record chase (Category: Breaking News)
- Laura Wolvaardt continues prolific form as South Africa ease to seven-wicket win (Category: Breaking News)
Delhi Capitals put on a stellar show with the ball to bowl Gujarat Titans out for a paltry 89 before finishing off the chase with ease. It left Gujarat with their third loss in their last four games. Gujarat Titans just couldn’t break free from the chokehold that Delhi Capitals had them in since asking […]
- Ishant denies Tewatia as Delhi Capitals clinch low-scoring thriller (Category: Breaking News)
- Clinical Titans make it two in two (Category: Breaking News)
- All-round Chennai Super Kings thump Gujarat Titans (Category: Breaking News)
- Ruturaj 92 in vain as Titans win opening game (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited the Court Lodge Estate, owned by the Udupusellawa Plantation Company in Nuwara Eliya yesterday morning (16) to explore opportunities for the revival of the tourism industry around the picturesque hills of Nuwara Eliya. Notably, the President embarked on this journey by traversing the Pekoe Trail.
- Unregistered Tamils evicted from the Nuwara Eliya area (Category: Breaking News)
- President reveals plans to develop Sri Lanka's tea capital Nuwara Eliya (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President celebrates Deepawali with children of plantations (Category: Breaking News)
- Streamlined program to obtain maximum support from Nuwara Eliya to build the country’s economy (Category: Breaking News)
Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement of Sri Lanka founder Sri Lankabhimanya Dr. A. T. Ariyaratne, passed away yesterday (16). He has passed away at the age of 92 while undergoing treatment in a hospital, according to reports. Born on November 5, 1931 in the South, Dr. Ahangamage Tudor Ariyaratne received his primary education from the village school, secondary education from Mahinda College in Galle and ...
- The new DGI to assume duties on Friday (Category: Breaking News)
- A Mass Media Maestro becomes the DGI (Category: Breaking News)
- Ariyaratne Athugala takes over (Category: Breaking News)
- Sarvodaya founder Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne passes away (Category: Breaking News)
The new visa process and the online visa application portal of the Department of Immigration and Emigration were implemented today (17).
- Easy Entry (Category: Business)
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- Sri Lanka visas concern tourist industry (Category: Breaking News)
As part of another Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) initiative, a blood donation campaign, organized by the Southern Naval Command, was held at the Command Hospital - Boossa in the Southern Naval Area on 17th April 2024.
- Failed love affair the cause of Tragedy (Category: Breaking News)
- Two nabbed for illegal sea cucumber transport (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Navy recovers LTTE explosives haul (Category: Breaking News)
- Navy builds its own simulator (Category: Breaking News)
Iranian authorities said they rescued 21 Sri Lankan crewmen from a Cook Islands-flagged tanker sinking in the Gulf of Oman, the state news agency IRNA reported today, according to Reuters.The post Iran rescues 21 Sri Lankan crewmen from sinking tanker in Gulf of Oman appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Lankans seek $1M to free captured crewmen (Category: Breaking News)
- Somali pirates take Saudi Ship with Lankan crew (Category: Breaking News)
- Somali Pirates capture another Sri Lankan fishing vessel. (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran rescues 21 Sri Lankan crewmen from sinking ship in Gulf of Oman (Category: Breaking News)
Iranian emergency services rescued 21 Sri Lankan crew of a ship that capsized in heavy storms in the Gulf of Oman, state media reported Wednesday.
Sri Lanka may reach a deal with investors to restructure its USD 12 billion in defaulted global bonds by mid-May, strategists at Standard Chartered were quoted as saying by Bloomberg.
Lightning and heavy rains have killed hundreds of people across Pakistan and Afghanistan. At least 50 people have died in Pakistan in storms that have been lashing the country, officials said on Tuesday, as they urged emergency services to remain on high alert. Authorities in Afghanistan also reported a death toll of 50 the same […]
- At least 33 killed in Afghanistan as heavy rains set off flash floods (Category: Breaking News)
- Canada rocked by mass killing of Sri Lankan family (Category: Breaking News)
- World welcomes the New Year with fireworks and prayers (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan earthquake death toll crosses 100 (Category: Breaking News)
Reuters reports that Sri Lanka intends to engage with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to determine if its recent debt restructuring proposals align with the terms of its financial aid program, according to a statement from the finance ministry on Wednesday.The post Sri Lanka consults IMF after rejecting debt restructure proposal appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and ...
- China tells IMF willing to take constructive part in debt talks (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF says Sri Lanka debt deal could help board clear first bailout review (Category: Breaking News)
- Sagala meets with IMF representatives to discuss prior actions and debt restructuring (Category: Breaking News)
- India commits to help Sri Lanka on debt in prospective IMF program (Category: Breaking News)
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has reportedly summoned Rev. Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando, a Catholic Priest and a spokesperson of the Archdiocese of Colombo.
An investigation has been sought on the assets of actress Piumi Hansamali, including a Range Rover used by former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. A complaint was lodged by activist Sanjaya Mahawatta with the Illegal Assets Investigations Division to investigate Hansamali’s financial gains. Mahawatta told reporters questions have been raised over the Range Rover vehicle used by […]
- Piumi responds to claims she purchased Gotabaya’s old vehicle (Category: Breaking News)
- Video: Piumi Hansamali ❤️❤️| ?????? ??? ???? ?????? ????! (Category: Entertainment)
A street food vendor in Colombo who was arrested for harassing a tourist and attempting to charge Rs. 1,900 for a Kottu, has ben granted bail. He was ordered to be released by court on a cash bail of Rs. 50,000 and surety bail of Rs. 1 million. The street food vendor was seen on […]
- Colombo street vendor arrested for harassing tourist (Category: Breaking News)
- Hirunika Premachandra granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
- Major drug haul bound for Sri Lanka seized in Tamil Nadu (Category: Breaking News)
- Rape-accused Sri Lankan cricketer can return to social media (Category: Breaking News)
NASA has selected a new crew of four volunteers, including a Sri Lankan, to participate in a simulated mission to Mars within a habitat at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Jason Lee, Stephanie Navarro, Shareef Al Romaithi, and Piyumi Wijesekara will step into the agency’s Human Exploration Research Analog, or HERA, on Friday, May 10. […]
- Sri Lankan among NASA’s new crew for next simulated Mars journey (Category: Breaking News)
- SL scientist joins NASA’s simulated Mars mission at Johnson Space Center (Category: Breaking News)
- Mars Science Laboratory (Curiosity Rover) Lands on Mars (Category: Breaking News)
- Mars Science Laboratory (MSL or Curiosity Rover) To land at Huge Gale Crater (Category: Breaking News)
The Government of Sri Lanka says it hopes to continue discussions with the bondholders with a view to reaching common ground ahead of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) board consideration of the second review of Sri Lanka s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program.
The National People s Power (NPP) says that, under its administration, proper legal action will be instituted against those implicated, either directly or indirectly, in the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks that killed more than 250 people and injured hundreds of others.
The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather alert for extreme heat in parts of the island tomorrow (18).
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The 31-year-old, who was arrested for allegedly singing a distorted version of the popular New Year song Sooriya Mangalle by veteran singer Rohana Beddage and sharing it on social media, has been remanded.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Tuesday warned that the U.S. intends to hit Iran with new sanctions in coming days over its unprecedented attack on Israel, and these actions could seek to reduce Iran s capacity to export oil.
- Delayed (Category: Business)
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The 15 Sri Lankan fishermen who were sentenced to 7 years of rigorous imprisonment in Myanmar for violating maritime boundaries have been granted a general amnesty.The post Sri Lankan Fishermen released from Myanmar Prison under General Amnesty appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Fifteen imprisoned Sri Lankan fishermen in Myanmar pardoned (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan fishermen rescue stranded fishermen from Myanmar (Category: Breaking News)
- Stranded Myanmar fishermen brought to Trinco (Category: Breaking News)
- Myanmar boat with over 100 migrants detained in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The owner of a street food eatery in Aluthkade, who was arrested for price-gouging a foreign tourist and behaving in a verbally aggressive manner, has been granted bail.
Actress Damitha Abeyratne and her husband, who were arrested over alleged fraud, have been further remanded on the orders of Colombo Fort Magistrate s Court.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has highlighted the critical role of addressing gender inequality in achieving Sri Lanka's ambitious growth targets.The post ADB urges Sri Lanka to address gender inequality to boost economic growth appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka shows signs of recovery but must maintain reform momentum: ADB (Category: Breaking News)
- New ADB, Sri Lanka partnership strategy agreed to target growth (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB forecasts 8% GDP growth (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB provides Sri Lanka access to concessional financing (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's Department of Immigration and Emigration announced that a new online visa application system is now operational as of April 17.The post Sri Lanka launched eVisa system for tourists from today appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka on arrival visas to continue (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka introduces Tourists Fuel Pass for foreign travelers (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to reopen for tourists by implementing travel cluster (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to reopen for tourists by implementing travel cluster (Category: Breaking News)
An Excise officer was arrested on Tuesday (April 16) in Wariyapola for allegedly distorting and sharing the 'Soorya Mangalya' song on social media.The post Excise Officer arrested for distorting ‘Soorya Mangalya’ song, sharing online appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Soorya ignites New Generation Awards 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
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- Video: "අන්සතු" | Soorya Dayaruwan | Sparsha (Category: Entertainment)
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