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Warning for strong winds and rough seas issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre at 11.00 p.m. 26 May 2024. Valid for next 24hours Naval and fishing communities operating in the South-eastern Arabian Sea and in the Bay of Bengal. have been advised that the cyclonic storm, named “Remal” (pronounced “Re-Mal”) over the North […]
- Advisory for strong winds and rough seas issued to naval and fishing communities in the deep-sea... (Category: Breaking News)
- Healthcare Services in the Northern province will soon be on par with the Western province – Pr... (Category: Breaking News)
- 15667 Army personnel AWOL discharged during General Amnesty – Sri Lanka Army (Category: Breaking News)
- President Raisi met his Azeri counterpart earlier in the day (Category: Breaking News)
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon says that a special committee has been appointed to find out whether any individuals linked to the ISIS terrorist organization are staying in the country.
The Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka and Maldives, Jean-François Pactet, has passed away this afternoon (26) Jean-François Pactet, born in 1970, served as the Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka and the Maldives since October 2022. A career diplomat, he was previously Deputy Director of Culture and Education in the French Ministry of Foreign […]
- France saddened by the demise of its diplomat in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- France ready to support Sri Lanka in its efforts to restructure its debt (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka extends condolences on the passing of French Ambassador Jean-François Pactet (Category: Breaking News)
- France looks to strengthen ties with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Veteran singer and musician Ananda Perera has passed away at the age of 67.The post Musician Ananda Perera passes away appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Veteran musician Ananda Perera passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Veteran musician Ananda Perera passes away at the age of 67 (Category: Breaking News)
- Singer Sathis Perera passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘MAN OF THE MATCH’ (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post President Ranil Wickremesinghe Rescued & Stable Economy In Sri Lanka – An Inquiry appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Thus spake Prez (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez presents Budget to ‘build foundation of Sri Lanka’s recovery’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez warns of hard times ahead (Category: Breaking News)
- Thus spake Prez (Category: Breaking News)
The Diyawanna Vesak Zone 2024, organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and Independent Television Network (ITN), was held for three days from May 23 to May 25.The post Diyawanna Vesak Zone 2024 shines bright in Battaramulla appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- President sets deadline for Bingiriya industrial zone development (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Defence Ministry responds to rumours circulating on social media (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka introduces mobile courts across three prisons (Category: Breaking News)
- General Kamal Gunaratne re-appointed as Defence Secretary (Category: Breaking News)
The Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka and Maldives, Jean-François Pactet, has passed away in his official residence in Rajagiriya this afternoon (26), the police said.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe states that the initiative of integrating the global Starlink network with Sri Lanka aims to address the Wi-Fi connectivity issues, particularly in areas outside Colombo.
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe praised the historical “Jaffna Teaching Tradition” during a speech at the Jaffna District Teacher Appointment Ceremony on Saturday (May 25).The post Sri Lanka President grants 375 teaching appointments in Jaffna appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Teaching appointments to 375 teachers in the Jaffna District (Category: Breaking News)
- Teaching appointments to 375 teachers in the Jaffna District (Category: Breaking News)
- Jaffna Teaching Hospital to be upgraded (Category: Breaking News)
- Coca-Cola sharpens the skill of teaching English in Jaffna (Category: Business)
Sri Lanka Police says several roads in Colombo will be closed for traffic once again tonight (26) in order to avoid the repetition of the incidents during the last couple of days due to the current weather conditions.
Founder and chief functionary of Organization for Eelam Refugees Rehabilitation (OfERR) S.C. Chandrahasan on Friday said that Lankan refugees living in South India welcome recent move by the government to issue passports to them. “This recognition will help around 100,000 Lankan refugees in South India. This was announced by Eastern Province Governor Senthil Thondaman at […]
- Lanka to issue free passports to Tamil refugees in India (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka to issue free passports to Tamil refugees in India (Category: Breaking News)
- Free Passports to be Issued by Sri Lanka For Indian Tamil Refugees (Category: Breaking News)
- 48 Sri Lankan refugees to get Indian passports- Tamil Nadu Minister Masthan (Category: Breaking News)
By APSARA RODRIGO ECONOMYNEXT-Sri Lanka plans to bring down international artistes, and hold water festivals to boost tourists, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau Chairman, Chalaka Gajabahu said. “We will be hosting a few international artists in September to December,” Gajabahu told EconomyNext. “We would also be having a fashion show in Sigiriya.” Sri Lanka is targeting [...
- Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau Chairman elected as Vice Chair of UNWTO (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to carry out tourism promotion activities in nine markets (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka to focus on nine key tourism markets (Category: Breaking News)
- Navy assigns its first group of female officers and sailors to sea duties (Category: Breaking News)
by Rex Clementine These days, anyone who could roll his arm over is called an all-rounder. But time was when one guy opened batting and shared the new ball for Sri Lanka in Test match cricket. Ravi Ratnayake is his name. Ravi at one point had the best bowling figures by a Sri Lankan in […]
- Horse had bolted by the time we figured Sri Lanka out in 1996 – Azhar (Category: Breaking News)
- After brilliant 45 years, Ian Chappell quits commentaries (Category: Breaking News)
- DDS promises more aggression in new era for Sri Lankan cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- Silverwood wants first innings improvements (Category: Breaking News)
By Sujeeva Nivunhella reporting from London Lankan descent Brin Piratapan, a 29-year-old veterinary surgeon from Chelmsford, has emerged victorious in the 20th British MasterChef Championship, held at the prestigious Le Gavroche in Singapore. Piratapan triumphed over 57 competitors in a gruelling eight-week contest to claim the coveted MasterChef trophy, awarded by esteemed judges John Torode [...
- OPA panel discussion: The Role of Domestic Aviation in Sri Lanka Tourism (Category: Breaking News)
- Cardinal asks whose Independence was celebrated yesterday (Category: Breaking News)
- Remittances from expat workers rise (Category: Breaking News)
- Private member’s motion on King Ravana (Category: Breaking News)
(PTI)New Delhi, India is in talks with Sri Lanka to acquire graphite mines in the island nation. The demand for graphite is steadily increasing, as it is the most common material used for anodes in lithium-ion and other batteries. The Indian government had discussions with the government of Sri Lanka on acquiring graphite mines there, […]
- India explores acquisition of Sri Lankan graphite mines (Category: Breaking News)
- Bogus patriots (Category: Breaking News)
- India in talks with Sri Lanka to acquire graphite mines (Category: Breaking News)
- No account reports for 18 years by Kahatagaha Graphite (Category: Breaking News)
By Norman Palihawadane The number of persons arrested and detained for involvement in human smuggling facilitating recruitment of former military personnel to serve on the Russia-Ukraine front increased to nine with the police taking into custody a retired Army Major General and his wife, police said on Friday. Police said that hundreds of ex-servicemen had […]
- Retired Army Major arrested for swindling money promising jobs with Russian army (Category: Breaking News)
- Army, police looking for 23 Kandakadu escapees (Category: Breaking News)
- Beliatta mass shooting- Two including main gunman s wife arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- Soththi Upali s son arrested with heroin and swords (Category: Breaking News)
The UK is to extradite a Sri Lankan to France after he was accused of people-trafficking while working in a chicken shop. Sathasivam Sivagankan, 58, organised clandestine Channel crossings from his rented home, court documents show, according to The Sun. A judge has ordered the dad of two’s extradition to France, where last year he […]
- Ex-SriLankan official’s extradition sought (Category: Breaking News)
- French court convicts 14 Sri Lankans for people-smuggling (Category: Breaking News)
- Former US pilot held in Australia faces US charges over Chinese military pilot training (Category: Breaking News)
- Protesters arrested near Bandaranaike statue at Galle Face (Category: Breaking News)
Former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka, who is expected to contest at the upcoming Presidential election, briefed top monk, the Most Venerable Banagala Upatissa Thero. Fonseka met the Most Venerable Banagala Upatissa Thero, the Chairman of the Mahabodhi Society – Sri Lanka Chapter and Chief Sangha Nayaka of Japan, at en event. Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena […]
- Fourteen Sri Lankan fishermen arrested by Indian Navy (Category: Breaking News)
- Former Army Commander ready to take up any challenge (Category: Breaking News)
- Ferry services soon to resume between Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- President visits residence of Sanath Nishantha (Category: Breaking News)
The Presidential election is likely to take place on 17 October, Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapaksha said. He told reporters that the election will go ahead as scheduled this year. Rajapaksha, who is expected to contest as the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) candidate at the polls, said that the SLFP will come out strong at […]
- Restructuring of CEB to continue despite Mahinda’s concerns (Category: Breaking News)
- Champika Ranawaka hints at contesting Presidential polls (Category: Breaking News)
- UNP decides to pick Ranil as presidential candidate (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sets time frame to hold Presidential polls (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that the initiative to provide job opportunities for unemployed youth will commence once the country overcomes bankruptcy this year. The President also mentioned that next year will see the launch of a program aimed at introducing modern agriculture to villages in collaboration with private companies to revitalize the export economy. President Ranil Wickrem...
- Special Statement Delivered By President Ranil Wickremesinghe: Full Text (Category: Breaking News)
- No candidate vying for the presidency has announced plans to abolish executive powers (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Policy Statement – Full Text (Category: Breaking News)
- Preliminary work to bring Starlink to Sri Lanka completed (Category: Breaking News)
Under the guidance of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the Sri Lanka Navy has arranged religious programmes across all Naval Commands to celebrate the Vesak festival on 23rd May 2024. The Navy also played a significant role in supporting the State Vesak Festival held at Dharmaraja Pirivena in Matale and actively participating in events of Bauddaloka Vesak Zone,...
- Navy adds colour to Perahera of Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Buddha Rashmi Vesak Zone (Category: Breaking News)
- A Vesak Zone comes to life in Jaffna (Category: Breaking News)
- Diyawanna Vesak Zone 2024 shines bright in Battaramulla (Category: Breaking News)
- Jaffna Vesak Zone attracts thousands (Category: Breaking News)
Highlighting the government s commitment to safeguarding women s rights, President Ranil Wickremesinghe today announced plans to establish a dedicated commission to enforce legal measures aimed at empowering women.
Sri Lanka Police says it has been decided to close several roads in Colombo tonight (25) in order to avoid repetition of incidents during the last two days due to the current weather conditions.
A 40-year-old illegal immigrant from Sri Lanka who allegedly ran a fake government identity proof racket for eight years has finally been caught in India.
The night mail trains to and from Badulla and other special trains on the up-country line have been cancelled today (25) due to trees and rocks falling onto the tracks, Sri Lanka Railways announced.
Pakistan legend Shahid Afridi was revealed as the newest tournament ambassador for the epic ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in West Indies and USA. He joins an illustrious group of ambassadors, featuring India stalwart Yuvraj Singh, ‘Universe Boss’ Chris Gayle and the fastest man on Earth Usain Bolt. Afridi is synonymous with Pakistan’s most […]
- Lanka Premier League – The New Kid on the Block (Category: Sports)
- India, Pakistan headline exhilarating neighbourhood showdown (Category: Breaking News)
- “SLPL is an ideal opportunity before Australian series”: Misbah-ul-Haq (Category: Business)
- Kumar Dharmasena picked as on-field umpire for WC opener (Category: Breaking News)
At least 43 Pakistani prisoners will be repatriated from Sri Lanka, announced Pakistan s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday after securing an agreement with the Sri Lankan government.
The Bribery Commission apprehended a school principal in Eheliyagoda for soliciting a bribe of Rs. 30,000 from a woman to secure the tender for supplying food to the school canteen.The post School Principal arrested for soliciting Rs. 30,000 bribe for canteen tender appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Two officers of Agrarian Service Centre arrested for soliciting a bribe (Category: Breaking News)
- PS Secretary arrested for soliciting Rs. 50,000 bribe (Category: Breaking News)
- Three persons including Chairman of Central Environment Authority arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- Person remanded for demanding a Rs.150,000 bribe (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s Yupun Abeykoon won first place in the Men’s 100m event at the Anhalt Athletic Championship 2024 in Germany.The post Yupun Abeykoon Wins Men’s 100m at Anhalt Athletic Championship 2024 appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka’s Yupun Abeykoon wins 100m race in German (Category: Breaking News)
- Yupun Abeykoon to compete in the 100m semi-final today (Category: Breaking News)
- Yupun Abeykoon breaks 100m South Asia record (Category: Breaking News)
- Yupun Abeykoon qualifies for men s 100m final at CWG 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
Innovative Production Group FZE (IPG) wishes to clarify that notwithstanding the recent events surrounding the arrest of a co-owner of the Dambulla franchise, the Lanka Premier League (LPL) Season 5 will proceed as scheduled. We are committed to ensuring that the tournament remains a showcase of the best in cricket, embodying the spirit of fair […]
- Sri Lanka to launch T20 tournament (Category: Breaking News)
- SLC rejects Indian board's claim over SLPL (Category: Sports)
- India's stand pulled the plug on league - SLC (Category: Sports)
- S Lanka and India in cricket row (Category: Breaking News)
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