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Issuing a media release on Friday (24) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) vehemently refutes the allegations made by Member of Parliament Hesha Withanage during a media briefing on Friday (24), which accused the SLC President, the Tournament Director of the Lanka Premier League (LPL), and other SLC officials of involvement in match- fixing and corrupt conduct […]
Sri Lanka s Yupun Abeykoon has won first place in the Men s 100m event at the Anhalt Athletic Championship 2024 in Germany.
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 25 May 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Sri Lanka Due to the South West Monsoon condition, the prevailing showery and windy conditions are expected to continue. Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Southern provinces as well as in Northern and […]
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka yesterday (24) granted special leave to appeal in the bribery case against Yahapalana Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake. The former Minister allegedly received an apartment from Arjun Aloysius, a Director of primary dealer, Perpetual Treasuries Ltd., at the centre of the Treasury bond scams. The SC order was issued in […]
The Foreign Employment Bureau said that 150 persons, including six female, left for South Korea early this week, thereby increasing the total number securing employment in South Korea to 2,829 so far this year. The Bureau said that these jobs in the production sector were received in line with an agreement between the South Korea […]
In a widening investigation into an ISIS plot to use a group of Sri Lankans to carry out attacks in India, police have arrested a person who allegedly facilitated the four-member group, now held in Gujarat, on terrorism charges, to obtain air tickets. According to the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Gujarat, among their targets were […]
By Shamindra Ferdinando Leader of the United Republican Front (Eksath Janaraja Peramuna) Patali Champika Ranawaka has alleged that the controversial outsourcing of the on-arrival visa processing to a foreign company violated the government procurement process, as well as the understanding with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in respect of anti-corruption measures. The former Minister said [&...
Pakistan has secured the release of 43 prisoners jailed in Sri Lanka following talks between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner Ravindra Wijegunaratne. In a high-level meeting on Friday with the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka, Admiral (Retd) Ravindra Chandra Srivijay Gunaratne, it was agreed to immediately repatriate 43 Pakistani citizens imprisoned […]
A new policy is being considered on planting trees in urban areas as the storm uprooted several trees in Colombo and other cities in Sri Lanka. State Minister of Defence Pramitha Bandara Tenakoon said that a committee will be appointed to look into the matter. He said that all kinds of trees have been planted […]
The Joint Committee of Democratic Unions of Sri Lanka confirmed its support for Cuba’s declaration demanding its fair elimination from the list of states sponsors of terrorism created by the United States. The organization confirmed in a statement that adding Cuba to the arbitrary list has political purposes and causes serious economic problems for the […]
Six people were killed in rain-related incidents in Sri Lanka as heavy monsoon showers battered the island nation on Friday. The torrential rains also damaged some 1,346 homes and hampered train services in the country, officials said. Six people died in four districts after trees fell on them due to high wind and heavy showers, […]
Two Sri Lankan students in Japan have been arrested over an illegal abortion, and an expert points out that international students’ unstable resident status may be a factor behind the incident. Ibaraki Prefectural Police on May 23 announced the arrests of Rubasing Liyanage Udeshika Ayomi Jayalath of Toride, Ibaraki Prefecture, for allegedly aborting her baby […]
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Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that the Jaffna Hospital would be upgraded as a national hospital in the near future to enhance and ensure excellent healthcare standards in the Northern Province.The post Jaffna Hospital would be upgraded as a national hospital in the near future – President appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONL...
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) states that in order to implement the actions under its Financial Literacy Roadmap for the country, it plans to use the current network systems of government offices to create and deliver financial-related content to targeted audience, which are the youth and women.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe attending a ceremony held to hand over free hold deeds in the Jaffna district today (24), said that Sri Lanka is the sole South Asian nation offering free land rights to its citizens. He encouraged the recipients to safeguard the land given to them under the “Heritage” (Urumaya) program for the future […]
Nearly 1,300 naval personnel, who were absent without obtaining leave (AWOL) have been legally discharged during the general amnesty period declared from 20th April to 20th May 2024, Sri Lanka Navy said.
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Sri Lankan batsman Kusal Mendis and bowler Asitha Fernando have joined the Sri Lankan T20 team currently in the U.S. to take part in the upcoming ICC Men s T20 World Cup, on Thursday (23).
The Joint Committee of Democratic Unions of Sri Lanka confirmed its support for Cuba s declaration demanding its fair elimination from the list of states sponsors of terrorism created by the United States.
The train services on the up-country line have been delayed today (24) due to trees and rocks falling on to the tracks, Sri Lanka Railways announced.
The Sri Lanka High Commission in Malaysia has successfully facilitated the repatriation of 1,608 Sri Lankan illegal migrants.
Over 1,500 Sri Lankans who had been duped by various racketeers promising them employment in Malaysia and facilitating their journey to other countries via Malaysia were sent back in batches during a two-month period beginning March 01, this year. The Foreign Ministry said that Sri Lanka HC in Malaysia facilitated the repatriation of 1,608 illegal […]
by Reemus Fernando Asian Relay gold medallist Kalinga Kumarage has climbed up the ‘Road to Paris 24’ Olympic rankings following back to back competitions in Japan according to the latest rankings published by World Athletics. Kumarage has overtaken Aruna Dharshana to take the 49th position in the ‘Road to Paris 24’ Olympic ranking. With the […]
Friday 24th May, 2024 India is exploring ways and means of acquiring Sri Lanka’s graphite mines, the Indian media has reported, adding that New Delhi and Colombo have had talks in this regard, but they are still at a preliminary stage. These reports have come close on the heels of SLPP leader and former President […]
… run by Pakistan-based handler Two days after arresting four Sri Lankan nationals suspected to be ISIS operatives, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) Wednesday said that all the accused have been previously booked in gold and drug smuggling cases. The four accused have been identified as Mohammad Nusrath (33), Mohammad Faris (35), Mohammad Nafran (27) […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said Theravada Buddhism can help face challenges posed by a world rapidly advancing in science and technology. Speaking at the State Vesak Ceremony held at the Dharmaraja Piriven Viharaya in Matale virtually this morning (23). President Wickremesinghe stressed the importance of preserving the essence of Theravada Buddhism and sharing its wisdom […]
A fake report about a new cyber heist in Bangladesh Bank (BB) has hit news headlines in some media outlets in Bangladesh and some foreign countries. News coverage about the latest false rumour on cyber heist blames officials of the central bank of Bangladesh and aims to malign the Bangladesh government. It may be recalled […]
Ali Khan played the starring role as USA fought their way to a T20I series win over Bangladesh at home, going up 2-0 in the three-match series in Texas on Thursday. His three-wicket haul helped USA to a six-run win in the second game after they had won the first game courtesy Harmeet Singh’s big […]