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The Sri Lanka Navy yesterday (03) brought ashore the 06 fishermen whom were rescued from a distressed trawler. The fishermen were rescued by a tanker about 480 nautical miles (889km) off Dondra, south of Sri Lanka, on being coordinated by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo.
The Department of Export Agriculture has confirmed that last year’s pepper harvest exceeded 30,000 metric tons. The annual yield of pepper in Sri Lanka is about 23,000 metric tons.
The Article IV Consultation and the second review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Sri Lanka are scheduled for discussion at the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Executive Board meeting on June 12, 2024, according to Sri Lanka’s State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe.The post IMF executive board meeting on June 12 for Sri Lanka’s second review appeared first on Sri Lanka Ne...
The Disaster Management Centre has reported that at least 10 persons have died due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the island.
By Sujeeva Nivunhella reporting from London High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the United Kingdom, Rohitha Bogollagama, presented his Letter of Credence to King Charles III, at a ceremonial event held at Buckingham Palace. The event marked a significant diplomatic occasion, featuring High Commissioner Bogollagama and his spouse, Deepthi Bogollagama, arriving in traditional horse carriages escorted ...
Rex Clementine in New York South Africa themselves have a horrendous record at ICC events. To think that Sri Lanka have not beaten them in an ICC competition is outrageous. Since beating them in the 2014 T-20 World Cup in Bangladesh, where Sri Lanka were crowned champions, these teams have met six times in ICC […]
The Lawyers’ Collective yesterday issued a media statement, condemning UNP General Secretary Range Bandara’s recent proposal that elections be put off for two more years.Full text of the statement: The Lawyers Collective condemns the statement of UNP General Secretary Range Bandara, made on 30th May 2024, suggesting at a formal press conference at the head […]
ISTRM Chief Dr. Gunawansa, PC, says exiting draft can be amended By Shamindra Ferdinando Director General of the Interim Secretariat for the Truth and Reconciliation Mechanism (ISTRM), Dr. Asanga Gunawansa, PC, says the draft of the law to establish a Commission for Truth, Unity and Reconciliation in Sri Lanka can be amended to enable the […]
The Article IV Consultation and second review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Sri Lanka are on the International Monetary Fund s (IMF) Executive Board meeting agenda for June 12, says State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe.
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe stressed that with the stabilization of the country s economy; there should be no inclination towards traditional politics. He underscored that the country can only be moved forward through a structured plan.
The driver of a private bus that was driven along the Kelani Valley railway track at Puwakpitiya has been arrested in Embilipitiya, according to the police.The post Bus driver arrested for driving on railway track to avoid traffic appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance to promptly allocate funds to the District Secretaries to provide urgent assistance to those impacted by the adverse weather conditions, the President s Media Division said.
Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Center has reported ten fatalities and five missing persons due to the ongoing severe weather conditions.The post Severe weather in Sri Lanka: 10 dead, evacuations amid floods and landslide warnings appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
The Gratiaen Trust, in association with John Keells Foundation and with the support of the British Council, announced Ramya Jirasinghe for her captivating book titled Father Cabraal’s Recipe for Love Cake the winner of the 31st Gratiaen Prize. The award ceremony was held at the Stables, Park Street Mews, the official venue partner for the […]
Sri Lanka Police have established a Special Operations Room for the assistance of the people affected by the current inclement weather conditions and to coordinate relief measures, Police Media Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa said.
A reckless driver who drove a bus onto a railway track to avoid traffic in Puwakpitiya has been arrested, the Sri Lanka police said. Videos shared on social media showed the bus struggling to get off the tracks. The driver had reportedly attempted to go past the traffic by driving the bus onto the tracks […]
A seven-member delegation from Sri Lanka, focusing on public procurement, commenced a three-day experience-sharing visit to Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority (BPPA). The visit aims to understand the electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system, introduced by BPPA. The delegation was welcomed today at BPPA by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BPPA, Mohammed Shoheler Rahman Chowdhury. E....
Flash floods wreaked havoc across Sri Lanka, Sunday, killing 14 people, with rivers overflowing and major cities, including parts of Colombo being inundated. Among those killed were three people of the same family in Puwakpitiya. The Department of Meteorology said that over 400 mm of rain was experienced in some parts of the country. Landslide […]
Schools across Sri Lanka were instructed to be closed, Monday, owing to adverse weather. Flash floods wreaked havoc across Sri Lanka, Sunday, killing 14 people, with rivers overflowing and major cities, including parts of Colombo being inundated. Among those killed were three people of the same family in Puwakpitiya. The Department of Meteorology said that […]
Sri Lankan athlete Tharushi Karunarathna won gold in the Women s 800 meters event, at the Taiwan Athletics Open 2024 on Sunday (02).
The train services on the Kelani Valley line has been limited to Waga railway station as a bridge on the railway line between Waga and Kosgama has collapsed, Sri Lanka Railways announced.
Sri Lanka's Ministry of Education has announced that all schools across the island will be closed tomorrow (June 3), according to State Minister of Education Aravind Kumar.The post Sri Lanka closes all schools nationwide on June 3 due to severe weather appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Three members of the same family, including a seven-year-old girl, have been reported dead after being swept away by floodwaters in Puwakpitiya, Avissawella.The post Flooding kills 3 members of the same family in Puwakpitiya appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Sri Lankan sprinter Aruna Dharshana secured the gold medal in the Men’s 400m event at the 2024 Taiwan Athletics Open.The post Tharushi, Aruna secure Gold at Taiwan Athletics Open 2024 appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
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Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the constitutional mandate to prioritize Buddhism, highlighting that this responsibility lies with the executive, legislature, and judiciary.The post Sri Lanka President reaffirms constitutional priority of Buddhism appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.