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By N Sathiya Moorthy If there is one aspect of the Sri Lankan system that needs to be applauded but is not acknowledged by critics, whether nearer home or overseas, it is this. It may also be the reason why no government in the country has known enough to alter the status quo, and make […]
Swashbuckling cricket star Sanath Jaysuriya wants a positive and not negative picture of Sri Lanka to be promoted. He urged people to visit Sri Lanka and see its breathtakingly beautiful beaches and loving locales, Greater Kashmir reported. Talking to media persons on the sidelines of an education event at Doon International School (DIS) in Srinagar, […]
To tackle the enormous economic challenge that Sri Lanka is facing, everyone must come together to support the recovery and promote stable and inclusive growth, says the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Peter Breuer.The post Everyone must come together to support Sri Lanka’s recovery and inclusive growth – IMF appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Lates...
Added extra dimension to CFW Hair and make-up by Ramani Fernando salons AShangri-La Colombo, the official host hotel for the 20th year edition of Colombo Fashion Week, welcomed three renowned Indian celebrity designers, who showcased their latest collections at the event. This much-awaited fashion week took place from 29 March to 1 April 2023 at […]
Despite being faced with an uncertain economic future and gender-related barriers, women entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka have risen to the challenge and demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability by turning to social media to not only sustain but to grow their businesses to new levels. Meet Nishadi Gamage, a young woman from Yatinuwara who turned her […]
A high-level delegation led by the Director General of the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) International Dr. Yun Young-ho visited Sri Lanka under the invitation of former President of Sri Lanka Maithripala Sirisena recently. The delegation had fruitful meetings with President Ranil Wickramasinghe , Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardane and the Speaker of the Parliament Mahinda Yapa […]
The Colombo Magistrate s Court has rejected a private complaint against former Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Ajith Nivard Cabraal over the alleged misappropriation of government funds, Ada Derana reporter said.
With a steadfast and fitting theme, ‘Above and Beyond,’ Union Assurance recently hosted the annual awards night 2022 for the Commercial Bank Bancassurance Channel. The event celebrated a spectacular record-breaking year for the partnership that has grown consistently over the last 12 years. Attended by dignitaries of both organisations, the event rewarded the top-performing regions, […]
Batman star Christian Bale was captured on a SriLankan Airlines flight operating between Colombo and the Maldives. It was still not clear if Bale was visiting Sri Lanka or was on transit. The award winning actor posed with the SriLankan Airlines crew on flight UL 115. “We are thrilled to welcome aboard the legendary actor, […]
Ish Sodhi’s last-ball six tied the game after Dasun Shanaka looked to have almost won it for the visitors defending 12 off the final over, but Maheesh Theekshana held his nerve in the Super Over before Charith Asalanka chased down the nine-run target, to give Sri Lanka their first win of the tour. It was […]
Veteran actor Amarasiri Kalansuriya passed away at the age of 82. Popularly known as Kalan, Amarasiri Kalansuriya appeared on Sri Lankan cinema, theatre and television. He made his first film appearance alongside Vijaya Kumaratunga in Hanthana Kathawa. His next film Ahas Gauwa won him a best actor award in 1974. In 2019 he received the […]
Despite being faced with an uncertain economic future and gender-related barriers, women entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka have risen to the challenge and demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability by turning to social media to not only sustain but to grow their businesses to new levels. Meet Nishadi Gamage, a young woman from Yatinuwara who turned […]
Wednesday 29th March, 2023 Former President Maithripala Sirisena has requested the public to help him pay compensation for his lapses to prevent the Easter Sunday terror attacks in 2019. The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered him to pay Rs. 100 million as compensation. He would have the public believe that there are only three months […]
Sri Lanka s premium entertainment channel ÂTV Derana won the People s Television Channel of the Year Award for the 6th consecutive year at the SLIM-KANTAR People s Awards 2023.
ÂTV Derana won the award for Youth Choice TV Channel of the Year at the SLIM-KANTAR People s Awards 2023 being held at the Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte.
The Government of Japan provided USD 1.6 million to UN Women in support of humanitarian assistance for women most affected by the socio-economic crisis in Sri Lanka.The post Japan provides USD 1.6 Million to support marginalized females in Sri Lanka appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been picked to play in the inaugural season of the Major Cricket League (MLC) in the USA. The draft for the inaugural season of the Major Cricket League (MLC) saw international cricket stars like former Australian skipper Aaron Finch, star Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga, Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis, […]
PASADENA, Calif. (KABC) —Indiana Wijay is a senior at Pasadena High School.With graduation around the corner, he’ll be off to college to take on a new challenge. He’ll be a quarterback on the University of Houston’s football team.He’s believed to be the first Sri Lankan American Division 1 quarterback. “It’s very exciting, representing a community […]
Aleem Dar’s long and storied journey as an umpire on the ICC’s Elite Panel has come to an end. The 54-year old has stepped down after officiating in a record 435 men’s international matches including four World Cup finals. “I have had the pleasure and honour of umpiring the world over and what I have […]
A team of Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officers has brought back the notorious drug dealers and criminal figures Nadun Chinthaka alias “Harak Kata” and Salindu Malshika Gunaratne alias “Kudu Salindu” to Sri Lanka this morning (March 15).The post “Harak Kata” and “Kudu Salindu” brought back to Sri Lanka by CID appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking New...
India’s cricket coach Rahul Dravid is thankful New Zealand beat Sri Lanka in the first Test as it helped India enter the World Test Championship 2023 final. New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 2 wickets and crushed Sri Lanka’s hopes of making it to the WTC finals. “We were eagerly watching, hoping Sri Lanka doesn’t […]
By N Sathiya Moorthy By all available accounts, the continual strike by various sections of government and other public sector employees, represented by and in 47 trade unions, to press their various demands, mainly focussed on the steep hike in income-tax for the salaried class, and their threat for a week-long combined protest, to begin […]
By SHIHAR ANEEZ Sri Lanka expects to present an anti-corruption bill to the parliament in coming days, Cabinet Spokesman said, as the island nation has been urged by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to reduce corruption. The IMF has urged Sri Lanka to reduce corruption vulnerabilities through improving fiscal transparency and public financial management, introducing a […]
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By N Sathiya Moorthy The recent statements by Cabinet spokesman, Minister Bandula Gunawardena and Prof S.R.D. Rosa, the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Board (SLAEB) that the nation intends going nuclear not very long from now should trigger a series of far-and-against debates in the public space, starting possibly with the social media. […]
Hollywood star and actor of the blockbuster comedy movie Deadpool, Ryan Reynolds spoke about his first movie shot in Hikkaduwa. Speaking during an interview for Just For Laughs held in London, Reynolds said his first movie was shot in Hikkaduwa. He said the shoot in Sri Lanka was “exotic and wild”. “My first movie I […]
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Wednesday 1st March, 2023 Sri Lanka finds itself in the same predicament as a gang rape victim being forcibly kept in the custody of her rapists. Those who are responsible for stealing public funds, mismanaging the economy and bankrupting it continue to be in power. Worse, while living high on the hog at the expense […]
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