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Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will travel to Sri Lanka to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in February following the latest round of talks between the two countries, according to the Thai Commerce Ministry. Chotima Iemsawasdikul, the Director General of Thai Commerce Department’s Department of Trade Negotiations, told the media that Sri Lanka hosted […]
- Thailand says ties with Sri Lanka elevated to new heights (Category: Breaking News)
- Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Thailand and Sri Lanka to sign free trade pact in 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- China – Sri Lanka FTA talks stall following disagreements (Category: Breaking News)
Prices of all liquor products produced by the Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka PLC (DCSL) are expected to increase from January 01, 2024.The post Prices of all DCSL liquor products to be increased appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Cigarette and liquor prices increased in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Prices of all DCSL products to be increased (Category: Breaking News)
- Cigarette and liquor prices go up (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka increases Excise Duty on alcohol, cigarettes by 20% (Category: Breaking News)
Fuel demand in Sri Lanka has decreased by 50% during the current Christmas season compared to 2022, President of the Fuel Station Owners Association, Kumara Rajapaksa said on Thursday (December 28).The post Sri Lanka’s Fuel demand decreased by 50% in 2023 compared to 2022 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Filling stations experience sharp drop in fuel sales (Category: Breaking News)
- Fuel consumption in Sri Lanka drops 50% in December (Category: Breaking News)
- Fuel consumption drops by 50% (Category: Breaking News)
- First two Sinopec fuel shipments to arrive in Sri Lanka in August (Category: Breaking News)
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that four strong earthquakes took place in the Mid Indian Ridge of the Indian Ocean on Friday morning (Dec.29) south west of Sri Lanka. The first quake registered a magnitude of 4.8 and a depth of 10km, with three subsequent quakes registered magnitudes of 5.2 (depth 10km), 5.8 […]
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- NZ quake (Category: Technology)
- Emily has the heads-up on safety (Category: South Australia)
- In Depth: Casey Hazleman, Blues Preservation Society (Category: USA, North Carolina)
The prices of all liquor products manufactured by the Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka PLC (DCSL) are expected to go up from 01 January 2024.
Thailand s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is scheduled to travel to Sri Lanka to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) in February 2024 after the successful conclusion of the latest round of negotiations between the two countries, Bangkok Post reported.
Education of about 54.9 percent of Sri Lankan students has been affected by the economic crisis since March 2022, the latest Household Survey on Impact of Economic Crisis – 2023 by the Department of Census and Statistics reveals. Out of the respondents surveyed 93.5 percent have adopted at least one strategy to counter the impact […]
- More than a quarter of Lankans living in poverty – World Bank (Category: Breaking News)
- WFP finds 32 percent of Lankan households are food insecure (Category: Breaking News)
- Nearly 6 million Lankans need humanitarian assistance – Red Cross (Category: Breaking News)
- Poverty has increased from 11% to 26% during past four years (Category: Breaking News)
The demand for fuel during the current Christmas season had decreased by 50% compared to that in 2022, President of the Fuel Station Owners Association, Kumara Rajapaksa said on Thursday (28). The number of vehicles arriving at gas stations had dropped, and the amount of fuel dispensed for individual vehicles had also dropped, Rajapaksa said. […]
- Gas muzzlers (Category: Technology)
- Why 'feed' a car? (Category: Technology)
- 'Miracle material' (Category: Technology)
- Gas Only (Category: Business)
By Rathindra Kuruwita Health Secretary Dr. Palitha Mahipala said on Thursday that over 700 cases of measles had been reported since May 2023, mostly from the Colombo District.Gampaha, Kalutara, Galle, Matara, Kandy, Jaffna, Kurunegala, and Ampara were among the districts affected by the spread of measles, Dr. Maheepala said. In 2019, the World Health Organization […]
- UNICEF helps accelerate supplementary measles immunisation activity in SL (Category: Breaking News)
- UNICEF, WHO to support Sri Lanka s supplementary measles immunization activity (Category: Breaking News)
- Additional vaccination dose against measles for infants aged 6 - 9 months (Category: Breaking News)
- Rolling out measles vaccine extra dose for infants begins today (Category: Breaking News)
By Dinasena Ratugamage Kilmisha Yaazhisai, a young girl from Jaffna, who became the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Little Champs Season 3 winner on Indian TV channel Zee Tamil, returned to Sri Lanka on Thursday (28). A large number of people had gathered at the Jaffna International Airport to welcome her.She was taken to Jaffna […]
- Three heroin distributers arrested in Jaffna! (Category: Breaking News)
- Nishanthan dismissed from the Jaffna Municipal Council (Category: Breaking News)
- Suspect escaped from the Jaffna prison (Category: Breaking News)
- Jaffna courts suspended the protest of Jaffna Medical Council (Category: Breaking News)
New Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, has affirmed the Indian government’s unwavering support for the advancement of the maritime and aviation sectors, as well as the development of the northern region of Sri Lanka. He said so during a meeting held on December 28, 2023, with the Minister of Ports, Shipping, and […]
- Four Indian Navy ships arrive in Sri Lanka for training exercise (Category: Breaking News)
- Charred New Diamond ship arrives in the UAE (Category: Breaking News)
- Apprehend Scotia Prince ship High Court orders (Category: Breaking News)
- Insurance Lift (Category: Business)
Friday 29th December, 2023 The police are all out to eradicate the scourge of narcotics, and their efforts must not go unappreciated. But it needs to be added that they would not have had to exert themselves in this manner if they had carried out their duties and functions properly over the years. Having let […]
- Cops arrested for mugging drug pusher (Category: Breaking News)
- Police uncover drug racket operated by an inmate (Category: Breaking News)
- Thirteen PNB officers arrested over links with drug dealers re-remanded (Category: Breaking News)
- Thirteen PNB officers arrested over links with drug dealers re-remanded (Category: Breaking News)
Former Sri Lankan skipper Arjuna Ranatunga has threatened to reveal details about individuals allegedly involved in a plot with India that led to the decline of cricket in Sri Lanka.
Lanka Sathosa says it has further slashed the prices of more food items, with effect from today (Dec.28).
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed Justice W. M. N. P. Iddawala as the Chairman of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). Additionally, Chethiya Goonesekera and K Bernard Rajapakse have been appointed as other members of the Commission, with the appointments taking effect from January 01, 2024. The President’s decision, made in […]
- Term ends this month for Bribery Commission (Category: Breaking News)
- President Appoints New Members to the Anti-Corruption Commission (Category: Breaking News)
- President appoints new Bribery Commission (Category: Breaking News)
- Bribery Commission now operative (Category: Breaking News)
Fuel and Gas will be exempted from the Port and Airport Levy when imposing the Value Added Tax (VAT) from January 01, 2024, Tax Advisor of the Ministry of Finance, Thanuja Perera said today (December 28).The post Sri Lanka to remove 7.5% Port and Airport tax from Fuel & Gas but add 18% VAT appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka to increase VAT to 18% (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Government waives all duties on imported raw material for locally-made sanitary napkins (Category: Breaking News)
- CBSL Governor urges public to become informants to boost tax revenue (Category: Breaking News)
- Social Security Contribution Tax will increase Value Added Tax to 20% – Anura (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed Justice W. M. N. P. Iddawala as the new Chairman of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, the President’s Media Unit said. Chethiya Goonesekera and K Bernard Rajapakse have been appointed as other members of the Commission, with the appointments taking effect from January 01, 2024. The […]
- Human Rights Commission writes to President on Bills related to women (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt restructuring to be completed before polls (Category: Breaking News)
- President orders Police protection for Israelis in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil writes to Modi congratulating him on moon landing (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe has made new appointments to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).The post Sri Lanka President appoints new members to Bribery Commission appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka Bribery Commission seeks legal advice for minister`s complaint against local council C... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka`s now defunct Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery and Corruption receives... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bribery officials arrest divisional secretary in Central Province while soliciting bri... (Category: Breaking News)
- Bribery Commission operational again (Category: Breaking News)
Ring in the festive vibes with Coca-Cola! Delight in the magic of the season as Coca-Cola and Sprite 2-liter bottles now come with an extra touch of joy – a complimentary collectible glass to share the season’s joy with your loved ones. And that is only the beginning! Coca-Cola is turning the streets of Sri […]
- Coca-Cola’s free tumbler with every 1.5L and 2L Coke or Sprite PET bottle (Category: Breaking News)
- Coca-Cola appoints Kaushali Kusumapala as Country Director for Sri Lanka and Maldives (Category: Breaking News)
- Material Recovery Facility commissioned in Negombo (Category: Breaking News)
- The Coca-Cola Foundation and Sri Lanka Red Cross Society come together to uplift over 1,800 wast... (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is saddened over the death of Indian actor turned politician Vijayakanth who had spoken on the Sri Lanka Tamil issue. Minister Jeevan Thondaman said that Sri Lanka had hoped Vijayakanth would recover from his illness and resume public service. He noted that Vijayakanth had raised his voice on the Sri Lanka issue and […]
- Machines introduced to remove garbage from Crow-Island beach (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Navy detains 12 Indian fishermen (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka crash out of T20 World Cup 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Tense situation as SLPP ‘thugs’ surround Sajith in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has big plans to increase its public bus fleet by acquiring 200 new buses in 2024.The post Sri Lanka plans to enhance Public Transportation with 200 new Buses in 2024 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka to purchase 100 buses for public transport (Category: Breaking News)
- Two more buses added to Expressway (Category: Breaking News)
- CABINET APPROVES PURCHASE OF LOW-FLOOR BUSES (Category: Breaking News)
- CABINET APPROVES PURCHASE OF LOW-FLOOR BUSES (Category: Breaking News)
Indian Actor and DMDK chief Vijayakanth passed away at the age of 71 this morning (December 28), at a private hospital in Chennai.The post DMDK chief Vijayakanth passes away appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Veteran Tamil actor Vijayakanth passed away (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka saddened over the death of Indian actor Vijayakanth (Category: Breaking News)
- Fans of Indian actor Vijay cause flutter (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian actor and DMDK founder Vijayakanth dies at 71 (Category: Breaking News)
Procurement of fake Immunoglobulin: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) probing procurement of fake Immunoglobulin by the Health Ministry has asked Deputy Director of the National Hospital Dr. Rukshan Bellana to make a statement and furnish evidence he has in respect of the racket. Dr. Bellana, who is also the President of the Government Medical Officers’ […]
- CID records statement from Rambukwella (Category: Breaking News)
- Tender awarded even before Cabinet decision (Category: Breaking News)
- Immunoglobulin scandal: Addl. Health Secretary makes confidential statement (Category: Breaking News)
- Keheliya and Addl. Health Secy. to be questioned by CID (Category: Breaking News)
The Foreign Ministry announced yesterday (27) that Heart to Heart International, US, has so far donated medicines and equipment worth approximately Rs 15 bn. The Ministry said that this included the 9th consignment to be dispatched from the US soon. The latest donation includes an appropriate volume of – (1) Amlodipine besylate which is used […]
- A warning to MR (Category: Breaking News)
- Heart transplant proceeds even after helicopter crashes, organ fumbled (Category: USA, New York)
- Drug used by heart patients taken off Lankan shelves (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka suspends heart drug imported from Pakistan (Category: Breaking News)
38th death anniversary of Dr E. W. Adikaram falls today By Professor J.B. Disanayaka It happened about sixty years ago. I was just a lad of seventeen, studying in grade eleven at Ananda College. As I walked past the small playground in the centre of the primary school premises, I caught the sight of a […]
- Buddhism in challenging times (Category: Breaking News)
- Are science and religion mutually exclusive? (Category: Breaking News)
- James Lovelock: Darwin’s Heir (Category: Breaking News)
- Are we the most gullible on earth? (Category: Breaking News)
Outgoing New Zealand High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Michael Appleton yesterday (27 Dec.), met with TNA leader R. Sampanthan. Taking to ‘X’ (formerly Twitter), Appleton said that several matters of concern were discussed at the meeting, including political developments in the North and East. They also discussed the approaches adopted by both New Zealand and […]
- Cricket Partnership (Category: Business)
- Aussies survive fightback (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- Sri Lanka acclimatise to a new venue (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka acclimatise to a new venue (Category: Breaking News)
by Rex Clementine Given the huge strides that India have taken in cricket these recent years, you sensed that this was the best opportunity for Rohit Sharma’s side to win a first ever Test series in South Africa. Although India have an excellent record in Australia in recent years, a series win in South […]
- South Africa wins test series (Category: Breaking News)
- South Africa beat Sri Lanka to win series (Category: Breaking News)
- DDS becomes Sri Lanka’s 18th Test captain (Category: Breaking News)
- A look at the England-Sri Lanka 3rd test (Category: Breaking News)
A 25-member Korean volunteer group, sent through the Korea International Cooperation Agency, (KOICA) is here. Having arrived in Sri Lanka on Nov 20, 2023, the group has been divided into three teams and tasked to carry out volunteer work, related to the social sector, for a period of four months, at Kelaniya, Homagama and Galle. […]
- Lois Martin, advocate for the 'underdog' on the border, dies in Tucson (Category: USA, Arizona)
- Lois Martin, advocate for the 'underdog' on the border, dies in Tucson (Category: USA, Arizona)
- KOICA Volunteers’ Partner Day 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- World Cup - Sri Lanka volunteer arrested over black market tickets (Category: Breaking News)
Thursday 28th December, 2023 Venal public officials who collaborate with corrupt politicians to misappropriate public funds and strike corrupt deals at the expense of the state coffers do so at the risk of being thrown to the wolves in case of their rackets being laid bare. When two officials were arrested in the act of […]
- Cops’ selective efficiency (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Decentralizing land powers, no big issue’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt.-sponsored corruption (Category: Breaking News)
- Dirty politics, and young minds (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) MP Dayasiri Jayasekera has hinted at the possibility of running as a common candidate at the next Presidential election. Jayasekera said that SLFP leader Maithripala Sirisena will not be able to win the election if he decides to contest. He also said that since Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) leader […]
- Maithripala removes Dayasiri from General Secretary post (Category: Breaking News)
- SLFP threatens to storm Parliament committee meetings (Category: Breaking News)
- SLFP insists no rift after appointing Acting General Secretary (Category: Breaking News)
- Duminda likely to be appointed Power Minister (Category: Breaking News)
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