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At least two persons are reported dead and 26 injured as a bus carrying pilgrims returning from Sri Pada had veered off the road and fallen down a precipices in Norton Bridge on Sunday (19)
By Norman Palihawadane Colombo Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith says Sri Lanka as a nation is now facing a moral crisis.Speaking at the annual prize giving ceremony of St Nicholas International College, Battaramulla, held at the BMICH recently, the Cardinal said that the Lankan society was infested with corruption, greed for money and thirst for power. […]
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The Indonesian Navy ship, KRI Raden Eddy Martadinata -331, arrived at the Colombo Port on an official visit today. The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions. KRI Raden Eddy Martadinata – 331 is a 105.02m length frigate and is manned by 138 crew members. She is commanded […]
National People’s Power (NPP) Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayaka challenged Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Leader Sajith Premadasa to a debate. Dissanayaka said that the NPP and SJB can debate how they will face the current crisis in Sri Lanka. The NPP Leader said that he will not discuss a number of allegations against Premadasa. Instead, he […]
Sri Lanka’s first international-level bird park is set to open in Hantane. Officials said that the bird park will be similar to those seen in Indonesia and Singapore. The park also has added attractions so visitors can spend an entire day inside the park. Initially the park will have 100 birds but it will be […]
Water tariffs will be increased following the revision in the electricity tariffs, Minister of Waster Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development Jeevan Thondaman said. Thondaman said that most of the water supply projects are operating on electricity. He said that with the electricity tariffs increasing the Government will also be compelled to increase water tariffs. However, […]
The Public Health Inspectors Union (PHIU) of Sri Lanka says that only 18% of the restaurants in Sri Lanka are in unsatisfactory conditions.
The Janaraja Perahera , organized to coincide with Sri Lanka s 75th independence anniversary, kicked off this evening (Feb 19) under the aegis of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that discipline and commitment are required in order to take charge of a country s future, and plans will be implemented from next year to take Sri Lanka to a new dimension through a disciplined society.
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The historic Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy, Sri Lanka will host a ‘Janaraja Perahera’ today (February 19), after a gap of 34 years.The post ‘Janaraja Perahera’ to parade Kandy streets today appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
The Presidential Secretariat will shortly issue a circular restricting senior state officials, including the President’s and the Prime Minister’s Secretaries from using business class travel on overseas official trips.The post No business class travel for top Government officials appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
By Easwaran Rutnam German companies operating in Sri Lanka have raised the red flag with some warning they will be compelled to withdraw from the country if the import ban continues, Daily Mirror learns. Sri Lanka has slapped an import ban on several items owing to the shortage of US dollars, but Germany has urged […]
ECONOMYNEXT –Days after he lambasted the government for its tax policy, Sri Lanka opposition leader Sajith Premadasa defended progressive taxation noting a serious income inequality in the crisis-hit South Asian nation.In a meeting held in Kandy with the city’s business community, Premadasa said the main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has a team of politicians […]
by Rex Clementine This week we celebrated 41 years of Test cricket having played our inaugural Test match in 1982 on the 17th of February. Over the years we have gone onto earn the admiration and respect of rest of the cricketing world for the sheer brilliance, creativity and innovativeness with which we have played […]
Excerpted from volume ii of Sarath Amunugama autobiography I was lucky both as Permanent Secretary and a researcher in the field of family planning to spend time in the east coast which is one of the loveliest parts of Sri Lanka, with its pristine beaches and a large swath of blue sea. The Information department […]
By Zanita Careem NIJA in Sanskrit denotes a white rose and in keeping with the purity of the flower, NIJA Luxury Wellness at Cinnamon Grand was opened recently This holistic wellness centre brings relaxation, rejuvenation and regeneration to the mind, body and soul. The official launch ceremony was held under the patronage of Chief Executive […]
ECONOMYNEXT –A collective of trade unions and professional associations representing high-income earning public servants has threatened to launch a nationwide general strike on March 01 if the government doesn’t address their concerns about a personal income tax hike. Media spokesman of the Federation of University Teachers Association (FUTA) Charudaththa Illangasinghe told reporters on Friday Jan...
The International Monetary Fund is considering approving Sri Lanka’s bailout even without the formal assurance of debt-restructuring support from China, the nation’s biggest bilateral creditor, according to people familiar with the discussions.The post IMF said to discuss Sri Lanka loan approval even as China stalls appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA New...
Sri Lanka Government has issued an Extraordinary Gazette Notification declaring services of three sectors essential public services effective from 17th of February 2023.The post Sri Lanka President declares power, fuel, & health essential services appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe pledged to prioritise the country’s economic recovery while ensuring that law and order is maintained to prevent anarchy.The post Sri Lanka Government prioritises Economic recovery, maintaining law & order – President appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
A special traffic arrangement will be in place tomorrow (Feb. 19) in Kandy in view of the Janaraja Perahera organized to mark the 75th independence anniversary of Sri Lanka.
The Election Commission is to file a special motion before the Supreme Court on the difficulties it is facing on holding the Local Government (LG) elections on 9th March. Adequate funds not released by the Treasury, shortage of fuel and delays in printing the ballot papers are some of the issues. The Treasury has informed […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe pledged to prioritize the country’s economic recovery while ensuring that law and order is maintained to prevent anarchy. The President also made a commitment to restore the country’s economy and establish a functioning democratic society before the end of this year. Speaking at the ‘Imagine’ 32nd Rotary District Conference in Colombo this [&#...
Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 53 persons in total for engaging in illegal fishing, during separate operations carried out in Achchanakulam of Mannar, Pungudutivu of Jaffna, Narivilkulam of Mannar, seas off the Palaitivu Island, Kalmunai Point and northeast of the island from February 09-15.
The Rugby World Cup 2023 trophy, known as the Webb Ellis Cup, arrived in Sri Lanka today. Mastercard said the coveted trophy will be in the country for six days till February 23, ahead of the Rugby World Cup event to be held in France later this year. The itinerary for these six days will […]
By Easwaran Rutnam Germany has sought Sri Lanka’s support for a resolution at the United Nations against Russia, a visiting German MP said. Speaking to a group of journalists after wrapping up a visit to Sri Lanka, German MP Dr. Peter Ramsauer said that he raised the issue with President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The European Union […]
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed its deep concern about the recent attempts by state authorities to disrupt the Local Government Elections, scheduled to be held on March 09.
Lanka Coal Company (LCC) says payments have been settled for 13 shipments of coal imported to Sri Lanka.