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The year 2024 is already seeing a turnaround for private equity deals with Sri Lanka expecting deals amounting up to USD 250 million, says the Hong Kong-based merchant banking firm MCM Partners.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe inaugurated the “M. H. Omar Liver Care Facility”, at the Centre for Liver Diseases in Colombo North Teaching Hospital, Ragama today (26). The “M. H. Omar Liver Care Facility” was made possible by the generous donation of Rs 2.5 billion from the M. H. Omar Foundation. The state-of-the-art facility stands as a […]
- New liver care facility of Ragama Teaching Hospital inaugurated (Category: Breaking News)
- M.H. Omar Liver Care Facility of Ragama Teaching Hospital inaugurated (Category: Breaking News)
- Khadr will move to maximum security (Category: Canada, Ontario)
- Khadr trial delayed after lawyer collapses (Category: Canada, Ontario)
The High Commission of India, in partnership with Sri Lanka s Ministry of Technology organised a conference on Digital Public Infrastructure today in Colombo on Tuesday (March 26).
Chinese Premier Li Qiang held talks with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena on Tuesday in Beijing.
Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says he will not resign over the controversy surrounding the salary hike for employees of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). Speaking to reporters in Colombo today, Weerasinghe defended the pay hike saying it was legal. He also refused to respond to claims the Central Bank had fallen […]
- Uproar in Parliament over massive CB salary hike (Category: Breaking News)
- CB warns of catastrophic consequences if banking sector collapses (Category: Breaking News)
- Government to unveil domestic debt restructuring strategy this week (Category: Breaking News)
- Party leaders slam CB officials over pay hike (Category: Breaking News)
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced the upcoming Women s Asia Cup 2024, scheduled to take place in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, from July 19th to July 28th, 2024.
Moves to legalize abortion in Sri Lanka was blocked by religious leaders, Justice Minister Wijeydasa Rajapaksha said. Rajapaksha said that when he was the Justice Minister in 2015 medical and legal experts had recommended legalizing abortion, especially in rape cases. The Minister recalled that a Bill was drafted and consultations took place. However, he said […]
- Wijeyadasa not ruling out contesting presidential polls (Category: Breaking News)
- Court blocks Wijeyadasa’s appointment as Acting Chairman (Category: Breaking News)
- Presidential election likely to take place on 17 October (Category: Breaking News)
- Terrorising in the name of terror? (Category: Breaking News)
A major bridge in the US collapsed after being hit by a Colombo bound ship, sending several vehicles and people into the river. Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace said two people had so far been pulled from the water, one in a serious condition and the other not seriously injured. Wallace said during a press […]
- India, Sri Lanka passenger ferry service launched after 40 years (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan asylum seekers in Australia push for permanent visas (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan born pioneer of location-tracking technology in King’s honours list (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian Coast Guard seizes narcotics en-route to Sri Lanka from Pakistan (Category: Breaking News)
Special security arrangements will be in place for church services on Easter Sunday, the Sri Lanka Police said. The Police media unit said that Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon had given instructions for a special security plan to be implemented on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said that the […]
- Sri Lanka’s Defence Ministry rejects allegations on Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Probe sought on Sirisena’s explosive claims on Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Mini war erupts between Maithripala and Fonseka over Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliament to debate Channel 4 allegations on September 21, 22 (Category: Breaking News)
The government is eyeing to promote the registration of ships under the Sri Lankan flag in a bid to general direct and indirect employment opportunities.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation to invite expressions of interest and proposals from qualified domestic and foreign institutions to promote the registration of ships under the Sri Lankan flag and to select the most suitable institutions on the recommendation of the Procurement Committee, consequent […]
BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles and power batteries, became the world’s first automaker to roll off its 7 millionth new energy vehicle, the DENZA N7, which was unveiled at its Jinan factory in China, symbolizing another groundbreaking accomplishment for the brand. BYD reached the production of 1 millionth NEV in May […]
- BYD SEALION 6 Makes a Grand Debut in Australia, Ushering in a New Era for the Asia-Pacific (Category: Breaking News)
- Embracing the future of mobility: How New Energy Vehicles are powering a greener future (Category: Breaking News)
- Thai Airways International Signs General Sales Agency (GSA) Agreement with MAC Holdings Private ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Suren Cooke Agencies Partners with Sumitomo Chemical to Launch Environment – Friendly Termite Ma... (Category: Breaking News)
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the resolution furnished by the President in his office as the Minister of Technology to implement the “The National Digital Economic Strategy for Sri Lanka – 2030”
- Expert body to reform the law (Category: South Australia)
- Desal firms in $9m suit strife (Category: South Australia)
- Matara MC Opp. leader leaves meeting in protest (Category: Breaking News)
- First poppy flower (Category: Business)
The Governor of Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe on Tuesday (March 26), asserted that he would not resign over the controversy surrounding the salary increase.
The Sri Lankan Government is going to amend the National Minimum Wage of Workers Act to increase the monthly basic salary and daily wage of workers.The post Sri Lanka Government proposes Rs. 5,000 increase in monthly basic salary appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Special announcement on public sector salary payments for January (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan doctors demand Rs. 90,000 basic salary (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s government employees to protest demanding Rs. 20,000 salary hike (Category: Breaking News)
- Consumers Living In The Red (Category: Breaking News)
An investigation has been launched following the disappearance of a T-56 firearm of a police officer on duty at the guard room at the entrance to the Wilgamuwa police station in Matale.The post T-56 firearm goes missing from Wilgamuwa Police Station appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- T-56 firearm reported missing from Wilgamuwa police station (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Navy recovers T-56 assault rifle which went missing during a protest (Category: Breaking News)
- Commando Staff Sergeant arrested over giving firearm for Ahungalla shooting (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Police increase reward for tip-offs on illegal firearms (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lankan government has decided to distribute rice to as many as 2.8 million low-income families, as stated by Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya.The post Sri Lanka Government to provide 20kg of rice to low-income families appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Govt. to provide 10kg of rice to low-income families before Avurudu (Category: Breaking News)
- Low income families of Sri Lanka are not burdened - Prime Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President initiates monthly rice distribution for low-income families (Category: Breaking News)
- 2.74 million low income families to receive 10kg rice per month (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Police is organizing a special security plan to be set in place at churches across the country in view of the upcoming Good Friday and Easter Sunday, as per the instructions of Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon.
Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe assured that the election amendment bills presented to Parliament are not anticipated to result in any postponement of elections.The post No Elections postponements expected due to Electoral Amendments – Minister of Justice appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- No postponement of elections despite electoral amendments – Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs... (Category: Breaking News)
- Presidential election will be held in due time - Wijeyadasa (Category: Breaking News)
- Bipartisanship that enabled 22nd Amendment needs to be sustained by statesmanship (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s justice minister assures presidential election scheduled for 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan singer Chandra Kumara Kandanarachchi passed away this morning (March 26) at the age of 76.The post Singer Chandra Kumara Kandanarachchi passes away appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Veteran singer Chandra Kumara Kandanarachchi passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- CID ordered not to question further DNA candidate Capt. Sanjeeva Kandanarachchi (Category: Breaking News)
- Nayanajith’s Nava Maga (Category: Breaking News)
- Jagoda behind bringing down Akon to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says the country s trade services, mainly earnings from tourism have recovered significantly during the first two months of 2024, while the positive momentum of workers remittances also continued.
Veteran Sri Lankan singer Chandra Kumara Kandanarachchi passed away on Tuesday morning (March 26). He was aged 76 at the time of his demise.
The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to reduce the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) of the Central Bank by 50 basis points (bps) to 8.50 percent and 9.50 percent, respectively.The post Sri Lanka Central Bank further reduces policy rates appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stor...
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka maintains Policy Rates to support Economic Recovery (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka threatens administrative measures over high market interest rates (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka decided to maintain policy interest rates at their current levels (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka central bank keeps policy rates unchanged to tame inflation (Category: Breaking News)
The government has decided to distribute rice to as many as 2.8 million low-income families, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says.
The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to reduce the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) of the Central Bank by 50 basis points (bps) to 8.50 per cent and 9.50 per cent, respectively.
- Rocky Road (Category: Business)
- Not Under (Category: Business)
- Excess Liquidity (Category: Business)
- New Banks in North and East (Category: Breaking News)
Tuesday 26th March, 2024 Former President Maithripala Sirisena, who declared last Friday that he was aware of the identity of the mastermind behind the Easter Sunday terror attacks, made a statement to the CID yesterday. His political opponents are baying for his blood; among them are those who were in the Yahapalana government at the […]
- Maithripala returns to PCoI on Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala returns to PCoI on Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala arrives at PCoI on Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala returns to PCoI on Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
A big 328-run win in the first Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet helped Sri Lanka to make steady progress in the World Test Championship. Sri Lanka were placed last in the points table before yesterday but moved up to number six having collected 12 points from the first Test that ended inside four days. England […]
- Dhananjaya and Kamindu post twin hundreds in Sylhet (Category: Breaking News)
- Afghanistan fightback in one off Test reducing Sri Lanka’s lead to 42 (Category: Breaking News)
- First Test evenly posed after Babar hundred (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka secure Afghanistan Test after Jayasuriya five for (Category: Breaking News)
52nd Death Anniversary of Philip Gunawardena falls today by Dr. W. A. Abeysinghe The legendary revolutionary and pioneer of the Sri Lankan Marxist movement, Don Philip Rupasinghe Gunawardena, was born on 11 January 1901 in the rural village of Boralugoda in the Hevagam Korale. His father was Don Jakolis Rupasinghe Gunawardena, popularly known as Boralugoda […]
- LSSP celebrates 76th Anniversary (Category: Business)
- Police & Land Powers; Friends Of The Provincial Council Solution Falling Into The Lap Of Its Ene... (Category: Breaking News)
- Politics Devoid Of Doctrine Is Empty & Harmful In The Long-Run; Premadasa, RW & MR Are Examples (Category: Breaking News)
- Choose Ranil and you choose a cycle of carnage and catastrophe (Category: Breaking News)
Fergus Cumming, Deputy Chief Economist of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), concluded a three-day visit to Colombo from 18 to 20 March, British High Commission said in a statement. Fergus engaged in constructive discussions with key stakeholders, including the State Minister of Finance, Central Bank Governor, IMF Representatives, Diplomatic counterparts, opposition parties, ...
Nairobi – In response to an invitation extended by Kenya’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Francis Ogolla, Sri Lanka’s Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva is visting Kenya. Upon his arrival at the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi, General Silva was accorded a grand reception by the Kenyan defence forces. The visit signifies a deepening […]
- Envoy Kananathan meets Kenya’s Vice Chief of Defence Forces (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka s Chief of Defence Staff visits Kenya s Defence HQ (Category: Breaking News)
- Support Police and armed forces to maintain law and order (Category: Breaking News)
- IAF Chief meets Sri Lanka Prime Minister Gunawardena on second day of island nation’s visit (Category: Breaking News)
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