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Lanka Premier League (LPL) franchise Dambulla Thunders has been re-named as ‘Dambulla Sixers’ after being taken over by a California-based new owner. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and LPL in a joint statement released on Wednesday said, “The team will be operated under DeSilva Holdings, specifically set up for this purpose. The majority stake in Sequoia […]
By Easwaran Rutnam Sri Lanka’s Parliament congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on winning the elections held in India. Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said that Sri Lanka is committed to working with India to explore new opportunities and enhance corporation. He said that he looks forward to working with Modi to further promote bilateral ties […]
The seven political parties representing the ÂSarvajana Balaya alliance, including the National Freedom Front (NFF), Mawbima Janatha Party (MJP), Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU), the Communist Party of Sri Lanka, Yuthukama organisation and the Independent MP s Forum engaged in a peaceful protest today (05)...
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has received the credentials of five newly appointed High Commissioners and nine Ambassadors to Sri Lanka at the Colombo Fort President s House this morning (05), the President s Media Division reported.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe received the credentials of five newly appointed High Commissioners and nine Ambassadors to Sri Lanka at the Colombo Fort President’s House this morning (05). The High Commissioners representing New Zealand, the Republic of Cyprus, the Maldives, the Republic of Sierra Leone, and the Republic of Mauritius were present. Additionally, Ambassadors from the […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe received the credentials of five newly appointed High Commissioners and nine Ambassadors to Sri Lanka at the Colombo Fort President’s House this morning (05).
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena says that the government has planned to establish ten botanical gardens based on the climate zones in the country.
Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara says that the government has agreed to accept all the amendments proposed by the Supreme Court to the Sri Lanka Electricity Bill .
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today announced that Sequoia Consultants, Inc., a leading civil engineering consulting firm based in Los Angeles, California, has come forward to take over the future of the LPL team, Dambulla.
United Petroleum Lanka Pvt Ltd has entered into a contract on June 4th 2024 with Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) as part of the agreement signed in between Ministry of Power & Energy to supply Petroleum products in Sri Lankan Market.
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has warned of a heightened risk of communicable diseases spreading throughout the country following recent floods in various parts of Sri Lanka.The post Sri Lanka faces High Risk of Communicable Disease spread amidst Floods appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Since May 15, Sri Lanka has reported 30 deaths due to adverse weather conditions, as of today (June 05), according to State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon's statement to Parliament.The post Severe weather claims 30 lives in Sri Lanka, relief efforts underway appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Sri Lanka's Ministry of Defence announced on Tuesday (June 3) that it is freezing the funds and assets of 15 organizations and 210 individuals involved in terrorist and extremist activities.The post Sri Lanka freezes assets of terrorist groups and individuals appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Three individuals, including the parents of a young child, have been arrested following a viral video that showed the brutal assault of the 4-year-old.The post Three persons arrested in Pulmoddai for brutal assault on 4-year-old child following viral video appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
By Shamindra Ferdinando Attempts had been made to compel UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe to give up the premiership immediately after the then President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had left Janadhipathi Mandiraya in the early afternoon of July 09, 2022. That had been the devious Aragalaya strategy meant to pave the way for Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena to […]
Poverty is one of the most pressing and pervasive issues facing the world today. It affects billions of people globally, diminishing their quality of life, limiting their opportunities, and perpetuating a cycle of deprivation that can span generations. Understanding poverty requires a multidimensional approach that goes beyond mere economic measures. It encompasses social, cultural, political, [&#...
The Navy over the last weekend arrested a group of Sri Lankans returning home illegally. The group was believed to have come from India. They were apprehended at Urumalei area, Talaimannar last Sunday. The suspects include five Sri Lankan nationals and two others who assisted the group. According to an SLN statement, the arrests were […]
‘Far-reaching laws are being enacted without sufficient debate, consultations’ By Shamindra Ferdinando Two dissident SLPP MPs, Prof. G. L. Peiris and Gevindu Cumaratunga at separate media briefings on Monday (03) urged the SLPP parliamentary group not to throw its weight behind President Ranil Wickremesinghe efforts to enact laws inimical to the country in the run-up […]
By Prof. Kirthi Tennakone ktenna@yahoo.co.uk Thoughtfulness is the quality of being conscious of issues that arise and considering action while seeking explanations. It facilitates finding solutions to problems and judging experiences. Almost all human accomplishments are consequences of thoughtfulness. Can you perform day-to-day work efficiently and effectively without being thoughtful? Obviously...
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he looks forward to working with Sri Lanka after his alliance won the Indian General elections. In a message on X, Modi thanked President Ranil Wickremesinghe, former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka for their greetings following his win. “I look […]
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared victory for his alliance in India's general election on Tuesday (June 04).The post Narendra Modi secures third term as Prime Minister despite BJP’s reduced majority appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe joined world leaders on Tuesday in congratulating Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance s (NDA) third consecutive victory in the Lok Sabha elections.
The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs have planned to implement a joint program with the support of the private sector and civil society to make Sri Lanka a medal winning country at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. It is also expected to provide opportunities for talented athletes to participate in […]
Taking in to account the recommendations of the Committee chaired by the Secretary to the President and comprised of members including Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Secretary to the Treasury, and Senior Economic Adviser to the President of Sri Lanka, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the President in […]
The National Education Policy Framework 2023-2033, which has been prepared in accordance with the vision of a fully developed Sri Lanka in the year 2048 with the aim of providing access opportunities and quality education to every student in the country, has presented facts about the transformative change that Sri Lankan education must undergo. Accordingly, […]
The Sri Lankan Government has frozen the assets of 15 entities and 210 individuals allegedly involved in terrorism and extremist activities. Secretary of Defence General (Retd.) Kamal Gunaratne issued the gazette notice in this regard. ‘The list of designated persons, groups and entities published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 1854/41 of March 21,2014, amended from time to […]
Sinopec Lanka Energy (Pvt) Ltd inaugurated its first renovated filling station at a grand re-opening ceremony in Trans Lanka Filling Station, Nawagamuwa, witnessing a major milestone on the company’s first anniversary since entering into Sri Lanka. After 7 months of smooth operation of all 150 stations, this new completion highlights Sinopec’s long-term commitment in revitalizing […]
Environmentalists have been accused of blocking disaster mitigation plans in Sri Lanka, resulting in severe flooding following heavy rains. State Minister of Defence Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon told Parliament the Government will now be forced to push ahead with the plans. He made the comments in Parliament in response to allegations the authorities had not done […]
The Secretary of Education of Sabaragamuwa Province announced that all schools in the Ratnapura Educational Zone, as well as the Elapatha, Ayagama, and Kalawana divisions in the Nivithigala Educational Zone, will be closed tomorrow (June 5) due to adverse weather conditions.The post Schools in Sabaragamuwa closed due to adverse weather; some in Western province reopen appeared first on Sri Lanka N...