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General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), operating under Sri Lanka's Ministry of Defence, clarifies the admission process for civilian students to its MBBS Degree Programme.The post KDU ensures transparency in admission of civilian students to MBBS programme appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lankan students can now enroll in MBBS program at KDU on payment basis (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet nod for admission of local students to medical degree programme at KDU (Category: Breaking News)
- Late General Sir John Kotelawala commemorates (Category: Breaking News)
- Commander of the Army meets Indonesian Commander and high ranking defence officials (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Railway Locomotive Operating Engineers have officially called off their strike after successful discussions with the Minister of Transport, Bandula Gunawardena.The post Sri Lanka Railway Engineers call off strike appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Railway strike expected to disrupt train services (Category: Breaking News)
- Locomotive Engineers decide to launch strike for 24-hours (Category: Breaking News)
- 45 trains cancelled in Sri Lanka during the day due to strike (Category: Breaking News)
- Railway strike from midnight today (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is currently in New Delhi, held a meeting today (10) with India s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar.
The ÂSri Lanka National Commission for UNESCOÂ Bill, which was presented to the Parliament and submitted to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, has been received the approval of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education.
- A welcome judgment (Category: Breaking News)
- HIgher studies in English Medium (Category: Breaking News)
- Media Personnel Awarded âAsidisiâ Scholarships (Category: Breaking News)
- Number of corruption complaints against Education Department (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Railway Locomotive Operating Engineers Union has decided to call off their strike action.
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe extended warm congratulations to Narendra Modi, who was sworn in for a third consecutive term as Prime Minister of India.The post Sri Lankan President attends Narendra Modi’s third-term swearing-in appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lankan President attends Narendra Modi’s third term swearing-in as Indian Prime Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil among leaders attending Modi s swearing-in ceremony on Sunday (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil in New Delhi for Modi’s swearing-in (Category: Breaking News)
- President confirms participation in Modi’s swearing-in (Category: Breaking News)
India noted the steady progress in its relations with Sri Lanka during talks between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar. Jaishankar had talks with Wickremesinghe who was in New Delhi for the swearing-in ceremony of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “Appreciate President Ranil Wickremesinghe of Sri Lanka for receiving me […]
- Elon Musk thanks Ranil for greenlight to launch Starlink (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil in New Delhi for Modi’s swearing-in (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign Minister of Maldives Moosa Zameer to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- President confirms participation in Modi’s swearing-in (Category: Breaking News)
The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) has accused Minister Jeevan Thondaman of blatant and reckless disregard for the law. Issuing a statement, the Planters’ Association of Ceylon strongly condemned the recent “illegal and unacceptable behavior” exhibited by Minister Jeevan Thondaman at Pedro Estate, Nuwara Eliya. ”His blatant and reckless disregard for the law, al...
- CWC ready to accept Cabinet portfolio (Category: Breaking News)
- Thondaman regrets discrimination faced by LGBTQ community (Category: Breaking News)
- Thondaman launches scathing attack on plantation companies (Category: Breaking News)
- CWC offers fullest cooperation to RW to address issues (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe extended his warm congratulations to H.E. Narendra Modi, who was sworn in for a third consecutive term as Prime Minister of India. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining strong Indo-Sri Lankan relations.
The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung met the Sri Lankan diaspora in Staten Island and discussed various issues. In a series of posts on X, the Ambassador said that she appreciated meeting with the Tamil community on Staten Island to hear their views on accountability, justice, and reconciliation. It was a valuable exchange […]
- Another 21 Indian fishermen arrested in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil in New Delhi for Modi’s swearing-in (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan appointed to UN Secretary General’s Scientific Advisory Board (Category: Breaking News)
- Elon Musk thanks Ranil for greenlight to launch Starlink (Category: Breaking News)
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday sought Sri Lankan investments in Bangladesh’s tourism sector for the mutual benefit of the two friendly countries. She made the appeal at a courtesy meeting with President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe in New Delhi. “A discussion on how Sri Lankan investment can come to Bangladesh in its […]
- Sri Lanka congratulates Bangladesh PM on polls win (Category: Breaking News)
- President confirms participation in Modi’s swearing-in (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh considering sending potatoes to Sri Lanka during the crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan delegation in Bangladesh to study public procurement (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has been elected by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) at the elections held in New York, on June 7, for a three-year term commencing on January 1, 2025.
- Education Department robbed (Category: Breaking News)
- Bodies of a couple found in hotel room (Category: Breaking News)
- New Supreme Court Judge sworn in (Category: Breaking News)
- Police probe death of Swiss national (Category: Breaking News)
Retired Senior DIG Ravi Seneviratne and former Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Shani Abeysekara joined the Retired Police Collective of the National People's Power (NPP) at its inaugural meeting on Sunday (June 9), at the National Youth Council in Maharagama.The post Sri Lanka’s former top Police officials join NPP amidst threats and political pressure appeared first ...
- Retired top Police investigators extend support to NPP (Category: Breaking News)
- Shani Abeysekera to get Police protection (Category: Breaking News)
- Senior Police Officer Victimized For Fault Of Being Too Good! (Category: Breaking News)
- Senior Police Officer Victimized For Fault Of Being Too Good! (Category: Breaking News)
The Railway Department announced that 20 office trains were canceled this morning (June 10) due to the ongoing strike by the Sri Lanka Railway Locomotive Operating Engineers’ Union.The post Sri Lanka’s Railway Department cancels 20 office trains due to ongoing strike appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- 20 office trains cancelled as railway strike continues (Category: Breaking News)
- Several trains cancelled due to a strike (Category: Breaking News)
- Train services remain disrupted as railway strike continues (Category: Breaking News)
- Five office trains cancelled as station masters go on strike (Category: Breaking News)
South Africa have a great opportunity to consolidate their position at the top of Group D when they take on Bangladesh in New York in the T20 World Cup 2024. Many factors favour South Africa. They have never lost to Bangladesh in T20Is. They are familiar with the New York venue, having played both their […]
- Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen lead South Africa’s demolition of Bangladesh (Category: Breaking News)
- Rain washes out chase after Mushfiqur fifty helps Bangladesh to 246 (Category: Breaking News)
- South Africa seek ruthless edge at home (Category: Breaking News)
- England, South Africa to face off in Women’s T20 World Cup opener, final on October 20 (Category: Breaking News)
At least 20 office trains were cancelled today as well due to the strike launched by Sri Lanka Railway Locomotive Operating Engineers Union, says the Railway Department.
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- Black & White; No Shades? (Category: Breaking News)
- Feminist Revolt & Masculinity Pitfalls In The Bolshevik Camp: Sri Lanka’s Election Prelude (Category: Breaking News)
- Are We Going To The Fringes Or Coming To The Middle? (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Risk’ And ‘Fear’ (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe joined the swearing-in ceremony of Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, held on Sunday evening (09) at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.
Thema Collection proudly announced the grand unveiling of its newest addition, ‘Waraka,’ an eco-luxury boutique hotel nestled amidst the enchanting landscapes of Udawalawe. The hotel opened its doors to the public on the 1st of June 2024, with the opening ceremony graced by the esteemed presence of Mr. KATSUKI Kotaro, Chargé d’ Affaires a.i. of […]
- LCY unveils debut ‘LCY for Her’ collection, redefining women’s polo wear with strength, and soph... (Category: Breaking News)
- Anu Madhubhashinie: Following her childhood dream (Category: Breaking News)
- Chokolaate selects Top Ten Finalists for MDFD 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Divya Bharathi ditches studio lights for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy Even as many, if not most, Sri Lankan eyes are riveted to New Delhi for the impact of Modi 3.0 government on bilateral relations the nation itself is caught in the web of its own making. It’s as much economic as it is political. The reverse is equally true. Yes, it owes […]
- Sri Lanka sets time frame to hold Presidential polls (Category: Breaking News)
- President accused of acting like Pusswedilla (Category: Breaking News)
- Which bell, what cat, and how to tie it? (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP candidate succumbs to injuries sustained during protest (Category: Breaking News)
Narendra Modi has been sworn in as India’s prime minister for a third term in a grand ceremony at the presidential palace in Delhi. The leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party took his oath, saying he would “do right to all manner of people without affection or ill-will”. Mr Modi’s BJP-led National Democratic Alliance won […]
- India election throws up surprise as Modi’s alliance scrapes past majority (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi looks forward to working with Sri Lanka after polls win (Category: Breaking News)
- Ten Hindu pilgrims killed in bus attack in India’s Jammu (Category: Breaking News)
- India notes steady progress in relations with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Several Ministers in pro-Ranil group By Shamindra Ferdinando The New Alliance, a newly-formed political outfit, consisting of a group of dissident SLPP MPs, over the weekend, reached an understanding with the SLFP to pursue a common agenda, widely believed to be beneficial to President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The formation of the New Alliance-SLFP was announced at […]
- Sirisena open to running for president again, denies reports of Dayasiri being sidelined (Category: Breaking News)
- Prominent SLPP dissident group MP present at the event (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB’s dilemma (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPP group planning tie-up with SLFP faction (Category: Breaking News)
Rex Clementine in Dallas There have been many surprises this World Cup. Sri Lanka are facing elimination without progressing to the second round, but far worse is the situation of some of the pre-tournament favourites such as Pakistan, who lost to USA and New Zealand, who were embarrassed by Afghanistan. Sri Lankan fans on Friday […]
- 20-year-old nabbed with cannabis worth over Rs. 3 mn (Category: Breaking News)
- Over 330 citizenship and birth certificates given to Sri Lankans in South India (Category: Breaking News)
- Super Knights Chess Club win Team Chess Championship 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- COVID- Six more deaths and 164 new cases reported (Category: Breaking News)
Monday 10th June, 2024 Presidential candidates of the SJB and the JVP-led NPP, Sajith Premadasa and Anura Kumara Dissanayake, respectively, have chosen to sprint even before the commencement of the next presidential race, which is a marathon, wherein one has to pace oneself skilfully to prevent fatigue and maintain momentum. The two sides have been […]
- SJB: JVP’s call for RW’s participation in proposed debate diversionary tactic (Category: Breaking News)
- Reveal plans, uphold transparency (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP renews its challenge for debate (Category: Breaking News)
- From Crisis Prime Minister To Put Down President (Category: Breaking News)
… vows no partnership with those who bankrupted country Eksath Janaraja Peramuna (EJP) has denied recent speculative reports, particularly on social media, that its leader Champika Ranawaka secretly met SLPP founder Basil Rajapaksa to negotiate a deal ahead of the Presidential Poll. General Secretary Bandula Chandrasekera emphasised that there was absolutely no basis for claims of […]
- Eksath Janaraja Peramuna convention today (Category: Breaking News)
- Garlic scam suspect offered lucrative contract (Category: Breaking News)
- Economic crisis: Patali calls for punitive action against errant politicians, officials (Category: Breaking News)
- 2024 Prez poll: Champika denies alliance with MR-Ranil grouping, won’t contest (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Tourism participated at the Guangzhou International Travel Fair (GITF – 2024), which is an annual event held in Guangzhou, China, as an important platform for all the Travel Industry participants across the world to meet, network, negotiate and conduct businesses in the Tourism sector in southern China. This is also a unique opportunity […]
- Sri Lanka will be the First Tourism Destination for "Spring Travel" (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka eyes Chinese tourism to help ease debt crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Tourism opens a public page on Chinese Facebook (Category: Business)
- Chinese tourists back in Sri Lanka from 03 March (Category: Breaking News)
Enhancing Patient-centred Communication in Medicine: Dr B. J. C. Perera MBBS(Cey), DCH(Cey), DCH(Eng), MD(Paed), MRCP(UK), FRCP(Edin), FRCP(Lon), FRCPCH(UK), FSLCPaed, FCCP, Hony FRCPCH(UK), Hony. FCGP(SL) Specialist Consultant Paediatrician and Honorary Senior Fellow, Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Joint Editor, Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health Section Edit...
- Littleton Regional Healthcare hosts weekend vaccination clinic (Category: USA, New Hampshire)
- Balancing Innovation & Patient Privacy In Sri Lankan Healthcare (Category: Breaking News)
- Home COVID-19 care easing pressure on Minnesota hospitals (Category: USA, Minnesota)
- Home COVID-19 care easing pressure on Minnesota hospitals (Category: USA, Minnesota)
The inauguration of the Advanced Residency Programme on Leadership in Parliament for Clerks and Officials organised by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and the Parliament of Sri Lanka is scheduled to be held today (10) at 2.00 pm at the Parliamentary complex under the patronage of Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, parliament sources said. A group of […]
- Election Commission informed of vacant MP seat in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliament to convene for three days from today (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliament to convene from Jan. 17 - 20 (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliament to meet from March 21 - 24 (Category: Breaking News)
By Easwaran Rutnam Two top retired Police investigators, Ravi Seneviratne and Shani Abeysekara, have extended support to the National People’s Power (NPP) led by Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Retired Senior DIG Ravi Seneviratne and former Director of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Shani Abeysekara took the stage at an NPP event attended by retired Police officers. […]
- Sri Lanka’s former top Police officials join NPP amidst threats and political pressure (Category: Breaking News)
- Two killed as train crashes into car in Enderamulla (Category: Breaking News)
- India briefs NPP on various bilateral initiatives (Category: Breaking News)
- Six people including four children from Sri Lanka reach Dhanushkodi (Category: Breaking News)
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- Target 2048: It Is Democracy & Not Authoritarianism That Will Do The Job (Category: Breaking News)
- Colombo University Business Economic Summit 2024: Keynote Address (Category: Breaking News)
- Economic Growth, National Security, And What Next For Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Navigating The Economic Reawakening & Sustainable Growth (Category: Breaking News)
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