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A Chinese Communist Party delegation including the Deputy Minister of the Department of the International Affairs of the Chinese Communist Party had talks with National Peoples’ Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The Chinese delegation consisted of Sun Haiyan, Deputy Minister of the Department of International Affairs of the Communist Party of China and member […]
- Chinese Communist Party delegation meets Anura Kumara (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP says world has changed and so has it (Category: Breaking News)
- Anura insists visit to India will not change party policy (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF tells NPP it was unaware of all-party meeting (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s star batter Chamari Athapaththu edged Natalie Sciver-Brunt to become the top-ranked batter in the ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings. Powering Sri Lanka to the highest successful run-chase in women’s ODIs has seen Chamari Athapaththu go to the top of the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings in the latest update. Athapaththu’s stellar knock in […]
- History made as Sri Lanka star claims No.1 batter ranking (Category: Breaking News)
- Chamari Athapaththu back atop ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka captain quashes retirement speculation (Category: Breaking News)
- Chamari Athapaththu reacts after going unsold at WPL 2024 auction (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Army has appointed a seven-member panel led by a Major General to investigate the deadly accident during the Fox Hill Super Cross 2024 race which killed 7 people. The Fox Hill Super Cross race was organized by the Sri Lanka Military Academy in Diyatalawa with the support of the Sri Lanka […]
- Racing car drivers involved in Fox Hill accident granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
- Teen injured in Fox Hill tragedy succumbs to injuries (Category: Breaking News)
- Six killed, 21 injured in accident during ‘Fox Hill Super Cross’ in Diyatalawa (Category: Breaking News)
- Seven killed in Fox Hill Super Cross race accident (Category: Breaking News)
Iran and Sri Lanka are to sign five Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) during Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s visit to Colombo. Raisi, is set to visit Sri Lanka, Wednesday, in response to a special invitation extended by President Ranil Wickremasinghe, marking the first visit of an Iranian President to Sri Lanka since former President Dr. Mahmoud […]
- Uma Oya development project declared open (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran’s President to visit Sri Lanka and launch several water projects (Category: Breaking News)
- Tight security during Iranian President’s visit to Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran’s President offers to contribute to Sri Lanka’s progress (Category: Breaking News)
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Special traffic plans will be set in place tomorrow (24) in consideration of the arrival of Iranian President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi, says Police Spokesperson SSP Nihal Thalduwa.
President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Ebrahim Raisi, is set to visit Sri Lanka tomorrow (24) in response to a special invitation extended by President Ranil Wickremasinghe, marking the first visit of an Iranian President to Sri Lanka since former President Dr. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s visit in April 2008. During his one-day official visit, […]
- Aid Check (Category: Business)
- Presidential Visit (Category: Business)
- State Visit (Category: Business)
- Pakistan proposes Barter Trade with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
A delegation, led by Sun Haiyan, Deputy Minister of the Department of International Affairs of the Chinese Communist Party, met with National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the JVP head office this morning (April 23).The post Chinese Communist Party delegation meets Anura Kumara appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Chinese delegations holds talks with Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- Anura Kumara meets India’s Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese Ambassador meets NPP Leader to discuss Economic and Political issues in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Anura Kumar meets India’s National Security Advisor (Category: Breaking News)
Savindri Perera, or Sav as she is best known, drew the applause of the judges on the latest season of MasterChef Australia for her Sri Lankan dish. Describing her cooking style as rustic, generous and colourful, Sav’s love of cooking amped up around age 12 after discovering Nigella. She lists onion, garlic and curry leaves […]
- Church puts faith in God to ensure justice over Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Thai Airways resumes daily flights to Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Protest staged in parts of Sri Lanka on Independence Day (Category: Breaking News)
- Indigo commences direct flights between Mumbai-Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu is back at the top of the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings after a superb 195 not out in the third ODI against South Africa in Potchefstroom that helped her team level the ICC Women’s Championship Series 1-1.The post Chamari Athapaththu back atop ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Chamari Athapaththu is ICC Women’s Player of the Month for September 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Chamari Athapaththu tops ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings (Category: Breaking News)
- Chamari Athapaththu rises to No. 1 position in Women s ODI batting rankings (Category: Breaking News)
- History made as Sri Lanka star claims No.1 batter ranking (Category: Sports)
Chamari Athapaththu who scored an unbeaten 195 in just 139 balls to take Sri Lanka to a remarkable win over South Africa in their final ODI in Potchefstroom last week, has risen to the No. 1 spot in the ICC’s batting rankings for women’s ODIs. Athapaththu’s knock broke a number of records in women’s cricket, […]
- Chamari Athapaththu to make statement on retirement claims (Category: Breaking News)
- Athapaththu guides Sri Lanka to victory in Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Qualifier Final (Category: Breaking News)
- Chamari Athapaththu signs with Northern Brave for Super Smash 2023-24 (Category: Breaking News)
- Chamari Athapaththu is ICC Women’s Player of the Month for September 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Army in a press release says that a seven-member panel has been appointed to investigate the fatal accident that happened during the ‘Fox Hill Super Cross 2024’ on Sunday (21). Seven people lost their lives and more than 20 were injured after a car veered off the track during a race and […]
The Consular Affairs Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be relocated to the new premises on the 16th floor of ÂSuhurupaya on Sri Subhuthipura Road, Battaramulla with effect from 02 May, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said today (23).
- Buddhasasana Ministry shifts to 'Dahampara' today (Category: Breaking News)
- SL holds first ever bi-lateral talks with Israel (Category: Breaking News)
- Prasad Kariyawasam appointed has new secretary to the Ministry of External Affairs (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign Ministers of Sri Lanka and Singapore discuss expanded investment and economic co-operation (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka s star batter Chamari Athapaththu edged Natalie Sciver-Brunt to become the top-ranked batter in the ICC Women s ODI batting rankings.
General Manager of Sri Lanka Railways, H. M. K. W. Bandara, passed away this morning (April 23) due to a sudden illness.The post General Manager of Sri Lanka Railways H.M.K.W. Bandara passes away appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka Railways to order three more power sets from India (Category: Breaking News)
- Railways General Manager H.M.K.W. Bandara passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Trains from outstation areas to Colombo suspended (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Railways to order three more power sets from India (Category: Breaking News)
The National People's Power (NPP) has sent a letter to the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), requesting confirmation of their participation in the proposed debate between NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake and SJB leader Sajith Premadasa.The post NPP requests confirmation from SJB for proposed debate appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Letter To Tiran (Category: Breaking News)
- Anura and Sajith agree on June 6 for debate (Category: Breaking News)
- An Open Letter To The President & The Judiciary (Category: Breaking News)
- An Open Letter To All Parliamentarians (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Navy has taken hold of over 10kg of Kerala cannabis, during a search operation conducted with the Division Crime Investigation Bureau Mannar in the Vankalai area, Mannar.
- Man owned ammunitions arrested in Mannar (Category: Breaking News)
- Mannar court attack: 11 suspects surrendered to police (Category: Breaking News)
- New Mannar bridge & causeway is declared open (Category: Breaking News)
- President to open Mannar bridge, causeway tomorrow (Category: Breaking News)
A seven-member panel led by a Major General has been appointed to investigate the deadly accident that happened during the Fox Hill Super Cross 2024 racing event in Diyatalawa, Sri Lanka Army says.
Two individuals died after police opened fire at a three-wheeler that failed to comply with orders to stop.The post Two killed in police shooting at Moragahahena appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Police sergeant shoots himself near Matara New Court Complex in Kotawila (Category: Breaking News)
- Police Sergeant dead after being assaulted by protesters in Kebithigollewa (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet approval to promote over 9,400 police officers to next ranks (Category: Breaking News)
- Fuel quota to be reserved at selected filling stations for Sri Lanka Police Department (Category: Breaking News)
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- A Warning To Be Heeded (Category: Breaking News)
- Accountability Issues & Human Rights Cannot Be Glossed Over (Category: Breaking News)
- Time For Truth Come Out (Category: Breaking News)
- Government Needs To Commit To More Than Commissions (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Iranian President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi are scheduled to jointly declare open the Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project funded by Sri Lanka and Iran tomorrow (24).
A historic milestone in the Indo-Sri Lankan cultural and religious bond was marked yesterday (21) with the official launch of the ‘Sri Ramayan Trails’ project at Taj Samudra, Colombo. This initiative aims to bolster the country’s tourism industry by leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative tourism methodologies.
- Government land policy is fair- Keheliya (Category: Breaking News)
- Bond Auction (Category: Business)
- ‘SL will implement home-grown solution’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Market Flavour (Category: Business)
Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha hosted Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust Treasurer Swami Govind Dev Giri Maharaj and his accompanying team at India House on Sunday. The two sides discussed ways in which India can support the development of the Ramayana Trail in Sri Lanka. Taking to social media platform X, The Indian High Commission in Colombo stated, […]
- Canadian PM reiterates strong opposition to Tigers (Category: Breaking News)
- Ramayana Trail – The Sacred Mission (Category: Breaking News)
- India and Sri Lanka begin joint work to establish land bridge (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian travelers’ boycott of Maldives is helping Sri Lanka, says Tourism Minister (Category: Breaking News)
Amb. Chung stresses importance of facing Indo-Pacific security challenges A five-day training exercise, Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) involving the US Navy, and the US Marine Corps began in Trincomalee yesterday (22). The US Embassy said that the exercise would involve US Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team (FAST) and a US Marine Corps unit specialized […]
- US, SL conclude naval exercise (Category: Breaking News)
- CARAT 2023- Sri Lanka-US bilateral exercise concludes, strengthening maritime cooperation (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka and US to conduct Naval exercises in Trinco (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka and US militaries to commence joint training exercise on Jan. 19 (Category: Breaking News)
Dissident SLPP MP Prof. G.L. Peiris yesterday (22) alleged that the Wickremesinghe-Rajapaksa government was pressing for the privatisation of key state ventures ahead of the upcoming presidential election. In terms of the Constitution, the EC is empowered to make the relevant announcement on or after July 17. Addressing the media at his Kirula Road residence, […]
- GL: Cost of living intolerable, street protests inevitable (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposed anti-terror law will pave way for dictatorship, warns GL (Category: Breaking News)
- Gov Defeated Powers Against SL at the UN (Category: Breaking News)
- GL complains of step-motherly treatment for SLPP rebels MPs in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
WUSC (World University Service of Canada) held its first entrepreneurial ecosystem convening and knowledge sharing events on 27 February 2024 in Colombo and 14 March in Jaffna, under its newest project GRIT – Growth, Resilience, Investment and Training, a Gender-Responsive Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development Project in the North of Sri Lanka, said a press release. The […]
- Canada and Sri Lanka sign MoU to implement a Volunteer Cooperation programme (Category: Breaking News)
- Mobile interactive space on ‘Journey of Transformation and Women’s Empowerment’ launched (Category: Breaking News)
- FCCISL to host ‘Entrepreneur of the Year Award’ for 17th consecutive year (Category: Business)
- Canada to contribute towards sustainable economic growth in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Fox Hill tragedy: By Norman Palihawadane Army Commander Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage has ordered that assistance be provided to the families of those who were killed and injured at the Fox Hill Supercross 2024. Army spokesman Maj Gen Rajitha Kumara told The Island yesterday compensation would be paid by a private company that organised the […]
- Army appoints investigation panel to probe deadly Fox Hill crash (Category: Breaking News)
- Fox Hill crash- Organisers evade responsibility, blame shifted to spectators (Category: Breaking News)
- Seven killed, dozens injured in Fox Hill Supercross mishap (Category: Breaking News)
- Army appoints committee to probe deadly Fox Hill accident (Category: Breaking News)
The chairman of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), Dilshan Wirasekera, discusses opportunities for capital raising and the stock market outlook for 2024 in the following interview: Give us an overview of the current market landscape and discuss the CSE’s overall outlook for the year 2024. We believe the overall outlook of the CSE, for the […]
- CSE conducts Issuer Relations Forum in Anuradhapura (Category: Breaking News)
- Funds raised via CSE up 65% to record Rs. 47.1 b in 2011 (Category: Business)
- Bourse still draws a beeline (Category: Business)
- SEC chairman calls for positive mindset, better housekeeping and collaborative synergies (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka insisted that rice donated by the World Food Program (WFP) was suitable for human consumption after public health inspectors raised concerns over the stocks. The President’s office said that the Veyangoda warehouse complex has only issued rice stocks deemed suitable for human consumption by the expert committee appointed by the Gampaha Divisional Health […]
- Parents in Sri Lanka cutting back on their food to feed children (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka on brink of food crisis after economic meltdown (Category: Breaking News)
- US funded fortified rice shipments begin arriving at Colombo Port (Category: Breaking News)
- Renowned astrologer Chandrasiri Bandara passed away (Category: Breaking News)
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