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The "Sri Lanka Electricity" Bill was passed in the Parliament of Sri Lanka with amendments.The post Sri Lanka Electricity Bill passed in Parliament with a 44-vote majority appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill passed in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Electricity Amendment Bill passed in parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Bureau of Rehabilitation Bill passed in parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Second reading of Sri Lanka Electricity Bill passed in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
The second reading of the draft Sri Lanka Electricity Bill was passed in the Parliament this evening (06) with a majority of 44 votes.
Speaker of the Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced to the House this evening (06) that the third reading of the Sri Lanka Electricity Bill was passed in the Parliament with amendments.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives, Moosa Zameer has called on Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at Temple Trees in Colombo today (June 6).
Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero has been arrested by police this afternoon (06), while engaging in a protest against the proposed Sri Lanka Electricity Bill .
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has given initial approval for Starlink to offer satellite-based internet services in Sri Lanka, following a formal public consultation process.The post TRCSL approves Starlink for Sri Lanka appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka gives preliminary approval to Musk s Starlink (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka moves closer to Starlink implementation- TRCSL prepares for crucial talks (Category: Breaking News)
- Elon Musk to visit Sri Lanka this year to launch Starlink (Category: Breaking News)
- Preliminary work to bring Starlink to Sri Lanka completed (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lankan government will lower electricity tariffs starting July 1, 2024.The post Sri Lanka to reduce Electricity Tariffs from July 1, 2024 appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- CEB to submit electricity tariffs reduction proposals to PUCSL today (January 12) (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s electricity tariffs increased by 18% (Category: Breaking News)
- Electricity tariffs increase by 66% in Sri Lanka from today (Category: Breaking News)
- PUCSL rejects request to increase electricity tariffs by Ceylon Electricity Board (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister of Technology Kanaka Herath announced that the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has granted preliminary approval for the implementation of the ÂStarlinkÂ, the satellite unit of Elon Musk s SpaceX, to provide internet services in Sri Lanka.
MP Wasantha Yapa Bandara stated during today s parliamentary session (June 06) that a potential solution for the rescue of Sri Lankans held captive by Myanmar terrorists has been identified.
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today (June 06) ruled the presidential pardon granted to Don Shamantha Jude Anthony Jayamaha, the convict in the Royal Park murder case, by the former Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena was arbitrary and legally invalid.The post Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court invalidates Presidential Pardon in Royal Park murder case appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking...
- SC invalidates Maithripala s presidential pardon to Royal Park murder convict (Category: Breaking News)
- CID records statement from Maithripala Sirisena (Category: Breaking News)
- FR challenging pardoning of murder convict gets go ahead (Category: Breaking News)
- Royal Park murder- SC grants leave to proceed with FR against presidential pardon (Category: Breaking News)
In recognition of veteran actor Ravindra Randeniya’s outstanding contributions to Sri Lankan cinema over five decades, the ceremony, “Ravi – Self-Reflection on Half-Century in Cinema” took place on Wednesday (05) at the Bandaranaike International Conference Hall in Colombo, presided over by President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Ravindra Randeniya, who entered the film industry with the 1974 movie [̷...
- Darusman Report a Conspiracy to punish Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- “MATHA” – Another film depicting dedication of war heros (Category: Breaking News)
- Commemorative stamps to mark 65th anniversary of Sinhala Cinema (Category: Breaking News)
- Lester Sumithra Foundation launched (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that Sri Lanka is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040 while pursuing its economic goals. He noted that Sri Lanka is the first country in Asia to incorporate the global objective of zero carbon emissions into its national policy. He made these remarks during the World Environment Day […]
- World’s first international environmental university will be established in Sri Lanka – President (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says World’s first international environmental university will be establishe... (Category: Breaking News)
- President Wickremesinghe warns of climate crisis and unveils ambitious plans (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka will take the lead in ensuring the developing economies have the resources to mitigate... (Category: Breaking News)
New York’s second match as a T20I venue was a lot like its first: low-scoring and brutal. Two days after South Africa bowled Sri Lanka out for 77 here, India bowled Ireland out for 96. A different strip was used for this game, but the bounce was just as inconsistent, and batting just as difficult, […]
- Kohli’s record-equalling ton gives India strong total (Category: Breaking News)
- Pant, Hardik, Arshdeep headline India’s warm-up win (Category: Breaking News)
- India strike after setting West Indies 365 target (Category: Breaking News)
- India – Pakistan Super Four clash goes into reserve day (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s State Minister of Defence, Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, led a meeting with representatives from UN agencies, INGOs, and NGOs to discuss ongoing rescue and relief efforts for communities affected by bad weather.The post Sri Lanka seeks increased support from UN and NGOs for flood relief and recovery appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA...
- UN agencies, INGOs and NGOs pledge to provide more support for flood relief assistance (Category: Breaking News)
- Death toll from inclement weather in Sri Lanka rises to 30 (Category: Breaking News)
- UN agencies, INGOs pledge to further assist flood victims in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s State Minister for Defence monitors the disaster affected areas (Category: Breaking News)
U.S. President Joseph Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin joined leaders of more than 50 countries in congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) that won the highest number of seats in the Lok Sabha election.
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Ampan sea area of Nagar Kovil, Jaffna has led to the apprehension of 02 suspects and a dinghy loaded with over 70kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis.
SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier, has returned to profitability, posting a profit of Rs.1.124 billion for the nine months ending December 31, 2023.The post SriLankan Airlines returns to profit amid privatization efforts appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- SriLankan Airlines says no outside funding in the last two years (Category: Breaking News)
- Restructuring of SriLankan Airlines to be completed in 6 months (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLankan Airlines cut losses drastically in FY 2010 (Category: Breaking News)
- The National Airline: A financial catastrophe in the making! (Category: Breaking News)
Japan, Sri Lanka’s largest bilateral lender after China, emphasized yesterday (June 5) the need for Sri Lanka to expedite its debt restructuring efforts for its own benefit.The post Japan urges Sri Lanka to speed up debt restructuring ahead of IMF review appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Japan says no pact yet with Sri Lanka on debt restructure talks (Category: Breaking News)
- China assures commitment towards Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring process (Category: Breaking News)
- Some Sri Lanka creditors seeking debt restructuring deal without China (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan, India and France launch creditors meeting on Sri Lanka debt (Category: Breaking News)
A delegation from the Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University in Russia recently briefed a group of students in Colombo. The briefing took place at the Russian Cultural Centre, where a high-profile Academic delegation from the Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University met parents of students who are already studying in Russia, parents of students […]
- Ex-military men on Russia-Ukraine front: Prez to dispatch team to Moscow (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. delegation yet to leave for Moscow, absence of Ambassador worrisome (Category: Breaking News)
- The Latest: National Guard helps at Idaho urgent-care clinic (Category: USA, South Dakota)
- The Latest: National Guard helps at Idaho urgent-care clinic (Category: USA, South Dakota)
Founder of The Pathfinder Foundation, former Cabinet Minister and High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda recently published a book, titled “Ashoka Vadana,” in Sinhala. This book was translated into Tamil as “Malarum Yugathirku Pudiyathor Vadivam’ and launched at Saraswathy Hall, Bambalapitiya. The book contains selected articles from his newspaper column of the same na...
- Without a reading, book banned in Richland (Category: USA, Washington)
- 800 complaints received against facebook violations (Category: Breaking News)
- Tarantino has deal for two books on films (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
- The best online photo book services of 2021 - CNET (Category: Technology)
Rex Clementine in New York Sri Lankan fans are still trying to come to terms with the inexplicable display the team put out in their opening encounter of the ICC T-20 World Cup. Captain Wanindu Hasaranga has received lot of flak after the team was bowled out for their lowest total ever in T-20 cricket. […]
- Chamari leads ICC Women s ODI Team of the Year (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka captain Chamari quashes retirement speculation; sets sight on T20 WC Qualifiers (Category: Breaking News)
- Chamari named captain of ICC Women s T20I Team of the Year (Category: Breaking News)
- Aluthgamage asks senior cricketers to support Dilshan (Category: Breaking News)
By Saman Indrajith Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and Opposition and SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the victory recorded by his party BJP-led National Democratic Alliance at the Indian elections. Both the Prime Minister and the Opposition Leader said that the victory would further elevate the bilateral relations between […]
- Swaraj satisfied with visit to SL (Category: Breaking News)
- The Leader of the Opposition in Sri Lanka and former Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe seeks ... (Category: Breaking News)
- India s Congress leader Rahul Gandhi disqualified from parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Parliament congratulates Modi (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando The ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) will be in a dilemma today (06), when Parliament is scheduled to vote on the Electricity Amendment Bill. Opposition sources pointed out that it would be the first vote since SLPP leader and former President, Mahinda Rajapaksa, in a statement on May 12, urged President […]
- Is Speaker’s announcement consistent with SC determination? (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB and SLPP move SC against Online Safety Bill (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliament urged to incorporate amendments into Central Bank Bill in keeping with promise to SC (Category: Breaking News)
- 22 A: Amendments accepted at ‘committee stage’ should be subjected to SC approval (Category: Breaking News)
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) complains that the relevant authorities are reluctant to respond to Right to Information (RTI) queries sent in respect of Sri Lanka’s agreements with Adani Green Energy (Sri Lanka) Ltd. The following is the text of statement issued by TISL yesterday: Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has filed a series of […]
- A Power Project In The Dark; RTI Voices Concern Regarding Transparency Around The Adani ‘Green E... (Category: Breaking News)
- Adani wind energy project challenged in Sri Lanka s Supreme Court (Category: Breaking News)
- Adani Green signs 20-yr agreement for wind power stations in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka protesters oppose Indian Adani’s USD 500 mn unsolicited wind power deal (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Should The Economic Transformation Bill Proceed? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Sri Lanka’s Two Challenges: Economic Recovery & Political Devolution (Category: Breaking News)
- Budget 2023: A Depth Or Dearth (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil Wickremesinghe Rescued & Stable Economy In Sri Lanka – An Inquiry (Category: Breaking News)
- Economic Realities & Political Promises (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Historic Crimes Of The Chauvinistic Left: Struggle For Far Sighted Marxist Position appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Historic Crimes Of The Chauvinistic Left: Horror Of Indian Military & JVP (Category: Breaking News)
- Historic Crimes Of The Chauvinistic Left (Category: Breaking News)
- Abolition Of The Provincial Councils System: Reply To Milinda Moragoda’s Utterance (Category: Breaking News)
- Rise Of Ultranationalism & Elections, Tamil Nationalism & Resurrection Of LTTE Ideology In Sri L... (Category: Breaking News)
Six persons of a family from Mullaitivu in Sri Lanka arrived at Serangottai beach near Dhanushkodi in the early hours of Wednesday. The Rameswaram Marine Police interrogated them at the police station. Addressing the media, Sivarajah, 45, a member of the family, said that without regular jobs, they were unable to purchase even essentials such […]
- Two SLPP and SLFP members join SJB (Category: Breaking News)
- Movenpick Colombo rebranded as NH Collection Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka confident BIMSTEC will prioritize implementation of agreed measures (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan appointed to UN Secretary General’s Scientific Advisory Board (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s leading e-commerce platform Daraz announced the launch of the Daraz Mid-Year Sale, running from June 6 to 12, 2024 featuring a wide array of fashion, lifestyle, beauty, mother & baby and electronics products, with unbeatable deals and Free Delivery vouchers. This mega sale event will offer shoppers over Rs. 10 million worth of […]
- Airtel Lanka official telecommunications partner for Daraz 11.11 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan investors invited to invest in Bangladesh (Category: Breaking News)
- Turkmenistan and Sri Lanka look at cooperation in oil and gas (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Daraz Golf Monthly Medal’ tees off this week (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe spoke with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi over the phone and congratulated him on his historic electoral victory. Prime Minister Modi thanked President Wickremesinghe for his warm wishes. He conveyed India’s continued commitment to building stronger ties between India and Sri Lanka in keeping with India’s Neighbourhood First Policy and SAGAR vision. […]
- President decides not to extend State of Emergency (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet to resign after agreement reached on all-party Government (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil appointed Acting President (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil speaks to IMF Managing Director on crisis in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
In an exciting development, leading marketing technology company zMessenger has announced its sponsorship of the upcoming Privately Organized International World Ladies Golf Tournament set to take place at the prestigious Royal Colombo Golf Club on June 17th. Womens Golf Day is an international event that brings together women of all ageas and skill levels to […]
- Sri Lanka to host West Indies for white-ball series in June (Category: Breaking News)
- LB Finance partners zMessenger for integrated mobile service portfolio (Category: Business)
- Jeevan defends his aggressive behaviour at Point Pedro estate (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Daraz Golf Monthly Medal’ tees off this week (Category: Breaking News)
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