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Foreign Minister Ali Sabry left for Stockholm, Sweden this morning (May 11) to attend the second Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum, scheduled to take place on May 13.
More details will emerge soon about who is the foreign party that supported the ‘Aragalaya’ and presently Sri Lanka has a President and cabinet appointed by the ‘Aragalaya’, MP Namal Rajapaksa said today (May 11).The post Foreign Mission backed the ‘Aragalaya’ – Namal appeared first on ONLANKA News ::. Latest Sri Lanka News with Breaking News Alerts from Sri Lanka.
by Sanath Nanayakkare State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon said on Tuesday that Sri Lanka Navy will undertake the task of mapping out an essential map for safe marine navigation for ocean-going ships sailing in Sri Lankan waters. “Many countries require merchant ships to have these maps on board for safe navigation when they […]
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team will arrive in Sri Lanka on Thursday, a statement from the global lender said as the crisis-hit country prepares for the first review of a loan programme in September.The post IMF delegation to arrive in Sri Lanka on Thursday appeared first on ONLANKA News ::. Latest Sri Lanka News with Breaking News Alerts from Sri Lanka.
The Foreign Ministry says it has limited the authentication of documents by its Consular Affairs Division in Colombo and the regional offices in Jaffna, Trincomalee, Matara, Kandy, and Kurunegala, until further notice.
‘The Port City Colombo envisions a united future of prosperity where there are no divisions and everyone could reap the benefits of the PCC equitably. We believe in meritocracy and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, regardless of background, Deputy Managing Director, CHEC Port City Colombo Thulci Aluwihare said. Aluwihare was speaking on […]
Wednesday 10th May, 2023 The SJB has said it is opposed to the government’s efforts to privatise strategically important state-owned enterprises (SOEs) such as the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). SJB MP Eran Wickramaratne revealed his party’s position at a media briefing on Monday. The SJB has struck a responsive […]
SJB Parliamentarian Eran Wickramaratne assured that main opposition was ready with a plan and strategies to implement projects for the wellbeing of the people no sooner it comes to office after elections due shortly. People of this country are eagerly awaiting to oust this government which has no mandate or even proper plan to implement […]
Pakistan's anti-graft watchdog arrested former Prime Minister Imran Khan at Islamabad High Court on Tuesday, in a dramatic move that threatens fresh turmoil in the nuclear-armed country.The post Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan arrested, aides call for nationwide protest appeared first on Sri Lanka Breaking News and Top Headlines - ONLANKA News.
The Sri Lankan Government has decided to introduce paying wards at state hospitals for both locals and foreign nationals.The post Sri Lankan Government decides to establish paying wards at state hospitals appeared first on Sri Lanka Breaking News and Top Headlines - ONLANKA News.
Thailand is scheduled to host a retreat of BIMSTEC foreign ministers in July, to reinvigorate the 25-year-old intergovernmental organisation, said a report by the Thai PBS World. An informed source told Thai PBS World that Thailand, the current chair of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) has scheduled a […]
The Chairman of Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Janaka Ratnayake says that the electricity consumers should receive an immediate electricity tariff reduction of approximately 20 percent given the facts of reduced the electricity demand in Sri Lanka, reduced exchange rate and reduced fuel prices.
The 25th Session of the Joint Commission between Sri Lanka and the European Union will be convened on 09 May 2023 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombo, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
The European Union and Sri Lanka are to discuss the GSP Plus trade consession and other issues during the 25th Session of the Joint Commission between Sri Lanka and the EU to be held in Colombo. The meeting, to be convened on 09 May 2023 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will be co-chaired by […]
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Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe who is in London attended the Commonwealth Leaders' meeting on Friday (May 05) with the presence of King Charles III.The post Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe attends Commonwealth Leaders’ meeting appeared first on Sri Lanka Breaking News and Top Headlines - ONLANKA News.
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The Sri Lanka Navy arrested six people in Mannar, who attempted to illegally migrate to a foreign country by boat. The arrest was made during a search operation conducted off Erukkalampiddi, Mannar. The operation also led to a dinghy used for the illegal act being seized. The Navy said that it conducts search operations in […]
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 06 persons suspected of illegal immigration to a foreign country via sea. The apprehension was made during a search operation conducted off Erukkulampiddi, Mannar on 05th May 2023. The operation also led to the seizure of a dinghy used for this illegal act. The dinghy was carrying 06 individuals and […]
Sri Lanka can be put on the path to prosperity if the debt can be made sustainable by implementing the IMF-supported program properly, the Director of Asia & Pacific Department of the IMF Krishna Srinivasan says.The post Sri Lanka can be on path to prosperity if debt sustainability achieved – IMF appeared first on Sri Lanka Breaking News and Top Headlines - ONLANKA News.
Sri Lanka expects to host 1.55 million visitors and earn 2.7 billion Sri Lankan rupees ($8.4 million) in much-needed tourism revenue this year, as it maps a road to the recovery of its tourism sector amid its worst economic crisis in decades.The post Sri Lanka expects cash infusion from 1.5 million tourists in 2023 for crisis-hit economy appeared first on Sri Lanka Breaking News and Top Headlines ...
Australia’s Defence Force is set to forge closer military ties with Sri Lanka and other countries in the north-east Indian Ocean, as the federal government weighs human rights concerns against urgent regional security fears. Following the new Defence Strategic Review, published in abridged declassified form last week, the government is preparing to expand the longstanding […]
By Rathindra Kuruwita Hospitals in Sri Lanka’s urban centres, too, will struggle to deliver healthcare as a large number of healthcare workers, from doctors to nurses, are leaving the country, says Education Secretary of the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) Pubudu Jayagoda. Addressing the media, in Colombo, Jagoda said the dramatic increase in the PAYE tax, […]
By Kamal Bogoda More than 350 doctors had left the country for foreign jobs during the past nine months without obtaining leave, Dr. Priyantha Atapattu, Director of Tertiary Care Services told The Island yesterday. “352 doctors have left without informing us. We have issued the vacation of post notices and sent them to those doctors […]
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka will push NSW’s public prosecutor to pay legal costs after being made to wait another two weeks to submit a plea for rape charges.The post Sexual assault trial against Danushka Gunathilaka hit by delay appeared first on Sri Lanka Breaking News and Top Headlines - ONLANKA News.
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka will push NSW’s public prosecutor to pay legal costs after being made to wait another two weeks to submit a plea for rape charges. The 32-year-old is facing four counts of sexual intercourse without consent while in Sydney for the T20 World Cup. After matching on Tinder, meeting up for […]
Adventure tourism is playing a key role in helping Sri Lanka rebuild its economy after a turbulent few years for the South Asian nation.The post Sri Lanka looks to adventure travel to attract ‘quality’ tourists and help rebuild economy appeared first on Sri Lanka Breaking News and Top Headlines - ONLANKA News.
Thursday 4th May, 2023 Government politicians, save perhaps a few, and their backers are still cock-a-hoop over the IMF bailout which they naively think is a kind of economic panacea. They went so far as to paint the town red when the IMF approved the much-awaited extended fund facility, in March, lighting as they did […]
By Rathindra Kuruwita Sri Lanka had not taken a final decision on domestic debt restructuring, Cabinet spokesperson Bandula Gunawardena said on Wednesday. Addressing the media in Colombo, he said that the government was discussing with economists and other stakeholders ways and means of restructuring the domestic debt. Gunawardena said Sri Lanka had not even finalised […]