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The “Uma Diya Janani” multipurpose development project, marked as a significant irrigation initiative following the Mahaweli movement, was officially handed over to the public yesterday morning (24) by the Presidents of Iran and Sri Lanka. Iranian President Dr. Ibrahim Raisi, attending the event at President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s invitation, received a warm welcome.
The meeting between Iranian President Dr. Ibrahim Raisi who arrived in Sri Lanka to attend the inauguration of the Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project and President Ranil Wickremesinghe took place yesterday (24) afternoon at the Presidential Secretariat.
Australians and Kiwis in Sri Lanka commemorated Anzac Day, Thursday, a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand. Anzac Day broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations and the contribution and suffering of all those who have served. Observed on 25 April each year, Anzac […]
The Sri Lanka Freedom Party s (SLFP) faction led by Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva has appointed MP Duminda Dissanayake as the party s Acting General Secretary.
The Meteorology Department has issued a Heat Index Advisory for Northern, North-central, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern, Southern and North-Western provinces and Monaragala district for tomorrow (26).
Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo proudly welcomes a new era of leadership with the appointment of Nazoomi Azhar as its new General Manager. With over 25 years of experience managing renowned hotels in the United Kingdom, Mr. Azhar brings a wealth of expertise to strengthen the hotel’s legacy with a fresh perspective and commitment to excellence. Azhar’s […]
The ICCPR Act was weaponized against freedom of expression in Sri Lanka, Amnesty International said in its Annual Report 2023/24. The report noted that in January last year, authorities arrested social media commentator Sepal Amarasinghe for comments made on YouTube deemed offensive to Buddhism. He was only released following an unconditional public apology in February. […]
Foreign Minister Ali Sabry is scheduled to leave for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to attend the World Economic Forum’s Special Meeting on Global Cooperation, Growth and Energy for Development which will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 28-29 April 2024. Convened by the World Economic Forum, the Special Meeting in Riyadh is expected to bring […]
Japan has provided a grant of US$3 million through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), to strengthen inland fisheries and improve rural livelihoods in partnership with the Ministry of Fisheries in Sri Lanka. The US$ 3 million initiative will bolster food and nutritional security and fortify resilience by establishing four community […]
Former President Maithripala Sirisena has sent a letter of demand to Minister Mahinda Amaraweera, seeking Rs. 1 billion in damages over defamation. The former President has accused Amaraweera of making false and malicious comments to the media. Sirisena said that legal action will be initiated against Minister Amaraweera if Rs. 1 billion in is not […]
Former President Gotabaya Rajapksa has accused His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith of telling lies at an event held to mark the fifth anniversary of the Easter Sunday suicide bombings. Issuing a statement, Rajapksa noted that the Cardinal had said that the day after the report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry on the Easter Sunday […]
Chinese state energy giant Sinopec is pushing for greater access to Sri Lanka s market, where rival India is also seeking to expand its presence, as it looks to build its first fully-controlled overseas refinery, reflecting a change in the firm s global strategy to compensate for slowing demand growth at home.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe appealed to the public not to back another ‘Aragalaya’. He said there is no need to create instability and force the economy to collapse. The President sought support to move forward and create a better Sri Lanka. He was speaking at the opening of the luxury hotel ITC Ratnadipa in Colombo. The […]
Popular tutor and author Upul Shantha Sannasgala was arrested and later granted bail. Sannasgala was arrested for allegedly defrauding an individual of Rs. 1 million. He was later released on bail by the Welisara Magistrate’s Court. (Colombo Gazette)
The luxury hotel ITC Ratnadipa was declared open by President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Colombo, Thursday. The flagship hospitality icon of ITC Hotels was inaugurated in the presence of Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dinesh Gunewardena, Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha and Sanjiv Puri, Chairman and Managing Director, ITC Ltd, India. The luxury […]
‘ITC Ratnadipa Colombo’ the 352 room super luxury hotel was declared open by President Ranil Wickremesinghe today (25). ITC’s Hotel Group one of India’s leading luxury hotel chains, is reported to have invested close to US $ 500 million through it’s subsidiary Welcom Hotels Lanka.
Sri Lanka and Singapore have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a view to working together to promote the boating and yachting industries.
The Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has agreed to commence the second phase of the Anuradhapura North Water Supply Project, says State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe.
Sri Lanka s Foreign Minister Ali Sabry is scheduled to leave for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to attend the World Economic Forum s Special Meeting on Global Cooperation, Growth and Energy for Development which will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 28-29 April 2024.
At least 118 inmates escaped from prison after heavy rains on Wednesday night damaged the facility in Suleja near the Nigerian capital, a prison service spokesperson said.
Former President Maithripala Sirisena has sent a letter of demand to Minister Mahinda Amaraweera, seeking Rs. 1 billion in damages over defamation.
TNA leader and Trincomalee District Parliamentarian R. Sampanthan has been granted leave of three months from attending Parliament sessions.
Popular lecturer Upul Shantha Sannasgala has been arrested by the Kandana Police in connection with an alleged fraud.
President Ebrahim Raisi has stated improved relations between Iran and Sri Lanka in various fields would benefit the two countries and the Indian Ocean region.
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Thursday (25) vehemently refuted the allegations recently levelled at him by His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith concerning the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks.
Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha says that 60,000 applications were received for new admissions to National Colleges of Education (NIEs).
Delhi Capitals rode on their captain’s incredible knock of 88 from 43 balls to eke out a narrow four-run victory over Gujarat Titans, despite the best efforts of Sai Sudharsan, David Miller and Rashid Khan to stop the hosts from doing the double over them. Pant’s knock, along with Axar Patel’s essay (66 off 43) […]
The importers have stated that a final decision regarding reducing the prices of imported milk powder has yet to be made.The post Imported milk powder price reduction uncertain amidst importers’ disagreement appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Conducting and organizing tuition classes and seminars aimed at students scheduled to sit for the upcoming 2023 G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O'L) examination will be prohibited from next week.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe declared open the super-luxury hotel ITC Ratnadipa Colombo which boasts Sri Lanka s first ever sky bridge AHASA ONE connecting two towers at a height of 100m above the ground.