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Tamil nationalist movement leader Pazha Nedumaran claimed, on February 13, 2023 that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) leader Velupillai Prabakaran was still alive, and would emerge in public soon, says a report published by The Hindu yesterday. The report filed from Chennai, said: “Reading out a statement at a press conference, in Thanjavur, at Mullivaikkal […]
The economic and financial condition of Sri Lanka is very precarious at the moment. It has been facing the worst economic crisis since its independence in 1948. The Sri Lankan economy is going through a high rate of inflation, a shortage of essential commodities including fuel and medicines, and a depleted foreign exchange reserve insufficient […]
The Cabinet today (13) approved a proposal submitted by President Ranil Wickremesinghe aimed at reducing the difficulties faced by the public and providing immediate relief in the face of the current economic crisis. Accordingly, the Cabinet has also approved a measure to provide 10 kg of rice to 02 million low-income families each in March […]
By N Sathiya Moorthy Why blame the politicos alone when almost all independent institutions under the Constitution are confused and are confusing the rest? Though claimed not to be linked to the decision to hold nation-wide Local Government (LG) elections, now notified for 9 March, the resignation of one of the commissioners, Mrs P S […]
New Delhi , February 6 (ANI): India is making significant progress in every aspect of things and the G20 presidency will boost New Delhi’s global status and power, South Korea n Ambassador Chang Jae Bok said on Monday. Talking about the walking Buddhist pilgrimage which is being organized by the Sangwol Society of South […]
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) today warned of a serious crisis if the demand for an increase in electricity tariffs is not approved. The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) is to announce, on Wednesday, its decision over a request made by the Ceylon Electricity Board to increase tariffs. The matter was discussed when the […]
Tamil nationalist movement leader Pazha Nedumaran claimed that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) leader Velupillai Prabakaran was still alive, and would emerge in public soon. Reading out a statement at a press conference in Thanjavur at Mullivaikkal Mutram, Nedumaran said the time was now appropriate for the LTTE leader to come out in […]
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By PRIYAN DE SILVA Chairman of the Election Commission (EC) Nimal Punchihewa yesterday confirmed that the EC had received Rs 100 million out of the Rs. 770 million it had requested from the government to meet election-related expenses in February. The EC Chairman said that preparations for the Local Authorities poll were going ahead as planned […]
By Shamindra Ferdinando Prof. G. L. Peiris, MP, on Saturday (11), said that a general election would be inevitable in mid-2023. The former External Affairs Minister said that the Wickremesinghe-Rajapaksa government was still trying to sabotage the Local Government polls, scheduled for March 09, as it knew the implications of a very heavy defeat at […]
By Rathindra Kuruwita The government’s decision to postpone non-urgent surgeries, at the state-run hospitals, have placed a moral burden on health professionals, health sector trade unionists say.The announcement was made by the Ministry of Health yesterday. Meanwhile, health unions claim that they have been warning that there are shortages of drugs, medical equipment, and chemicals […]
The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) will launch its election manifesto today at 10 am at the Foundation Institute titled ‘Aluth Mawatha’ (A New Path).FSP Education Secretary, Pubudu Jayagoda said yesterday that most parties had not presented their solutions to the crisis faced by the country.”People are no longer ready to issue blank cheques. They have […]
Sri Lankan High Commissioner in Ottawa, Harsha Kumara Navaratne has sought Canadian support to make peace with overseas Tamil brothers and sisters in spite of the challenges. High Commissioner Navaratne at a diplomatic reception hosted at his residence to celebrate the 75th Independence Day of Sri Lanka on 6th February, 2023, while acknowledging Canada’s concerns of Sri […]
by PRIYAN DE SILVA Shenali Nimanthini Wijesinghe a student of Yale National University Singapore was named the Global winner of the ‘Politics & International Relations’ category ‘ at the Global Undergraduate Awards held in Dublin.Shenali ‘s entry was titled ‘Female Political Participation in Sri Lanka: Are Women in Parliament Gatekeepers? and is an eye opener. [&#...
Monday 13th February, 2023 SLPP National Organiser and eminence grise, Basil Rajapaksa has categorically stated that his party made Ranil Wickremesinghe the President to restore the rule of law, ameliorate people’s suffering and straighten up the economy. These three tasks are far from accomplished, but President Wickremesinghe has undertaken to solve other problems so much […]
The Attorney General has filed a revision application against the court order issued to release student activist Wasantha Mudalige from charges filed under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). Mudalige was discharged last month from all the charges filed against him under the PTA. The charges filed under the PTA on the Convener of Inter […]
Non-essential and non-urgent surgeries have been temporarily postponed at Government hospitals, the Health Ministry said. Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella said that the surgeries will be postponed on the advise of a doctor. The Minister said that essential and urgent surgeries will be carried out as usual. The decision has been taken due to a […]
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As the train pulled into Peradeniya Junction station in central Sri Lanka, the man sitting opposite me leapt out of his seat and leaned out of the window, placing his thumb and forefinger in his mouth and whistling loudly. A vade seller soon appeared outside, removed a basket from the top of his head and handed it […]
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Measures taken to provide the horses of the Sri Lanka Mounted Police Division with local grains, as a result of the ongoing dollar crisis, has been successful thus far, the Division confirmed.
Moldova’s government has collapsed and its pro-EU prime minister has stepped down after 18 months of political and economic turbulence. Europe’s poorest country was struggling with “multiple crises”, outgoing PM Natalia Gavrilita said on Friday. With the war raging in neighbouring Ukraine, Moldova has been facing inflation, high energy prices, a refugee influx and Russian [...
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the economy could not be built through the reconciliation alone and the economic development rate of the country depends on the attitude and commitment of the people. The President said that the Northern Province had made extensive contributions to the national economy prior to the War and assured that the […]
Expatriate Workers’ remittances directed through official channels in the month of January stood at USD 437.5 million, Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara said.The post Expatriate Workers’ remittances in January stood at USD 437 Million – Manusha appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
By Rathindra Kuruwita The Sri Lanka health sector would face a serious crisis within a few weeks, if shortages of medicines, surgical equipment, and chemicals used in labs, are not addressed now, President of the College of Anaesthesiologists and Intensivists of Sri Lanka (CAISL), Dr. Anoma Perera, said on Thursday evening, addressing a press conference, […]