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By Shamindra Ferdinando Senior Director of Customs Seevali Arukgoda strongly defended Customs Officers’ Management and Compensation Fund (COMCF) taking 70% of total penalty imposed on public or private sector wrongdoers. The fund is believed to be the largest of its kind in the country. Arukgoda, who also functions as the Customs spokesperson, insisted that 20% […]
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In a bid to address the pressing challenges posed by climate change and the need for robust institutional frameworks, President Ranil Wickremesinghe officially launched the International Climate Change University (ICCU) today (03). President Wickremesinghe reiterated that, despite the global commitment to the Paris Agreement, no significant institutional changes were implemented to assist the worl...
Sri Lankan spin-bowling legend Muttiah Muralitharan said the team’s performance in the 2023 men’s ODI World Cup was very disappointing, and something which he wasn’t expecting to unfold the way it did.The post Sri Lanka lacks commitment and discipline – Murali appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
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Six artefacts returned to Sri Lanka by the Netherlands will be placed on public display at the Colombo National Museum from 5 December. A significant milestone in the intricate tapestry of international relations was woven as a collaborative research endeavour that bridged the historical gap between Sri Lanka and the Netherlands. Six remarkable artefacts, long […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe unveiled the ground-breaking Tropical Belt Initiative, a visionary plan aimed at addressing the challenges of global warming and securing sustainable development for nations within the tropical belt at COP28 held in Dubai, UAE The President’s speech highlighted the urgency of the initiative, emphasizing the need for a paradigm shift in climate funding […]
Sujeeva Nivunhella reporting from London In a vibrant celebration of Sri Lankan theatrical heritage, the echoes of Sugathapala de Silva’s renowned 1960s stage play Bodingkarayo recently reverberated through the halls of the Winston Churchill Theatre in Ruislip, London. The curtains rose once again, but this time under the expert guidance of veteran film star Gamini […]
Three ministers and two opposition MPs are included in the Lankan delegation led by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to attend the COP 28 World Leaders’ Summit in Dubai.The delegation left the country on Thursday. Representing Sri Lanka are Foreign Minister Ali Sabry, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera, Environment Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, Opposition MPs Patali Champika […]
by Sujeeva Nivunhella reporting from London High Commissioner Rohitha Bogollagama last week pushed Sri Lanka’s economic and investment potential at the third Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit (CTIS), held in London on November 27-28. Organized by the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), the event was attended by distinguished Commonwealth figures, including the head of [&...
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in collaboration with the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), launched the Electricity Dispatch Database and Dashboard, an online platform to enhance transparency in the management of Sri Lanka s power distribution through a visualization platform.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe presented the Climate Justice Forum (CJF) at COP28, in Dubai, UAE today (02) emphasizing the critical importance of addressing climate issues with a sense of justice and equity. Addressing the launch, President Wickremesinghe conveyed that the resolution of the Climate Justice Forum will be formally presented at the United Nations. He described […]
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to take up for consideration the first review of the 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement for Sri Lanka on December 12.
In a compelling address at the 28th session of the Conference of Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Dubai, UAE on Friday (December 01), Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe acknowledged the historical significance of the UN Conference on Human Environment, emphasizing its goal to defend and improve the environment for present and future gen...
A group of creditors holding Sri Lanka's international bonds said on Friday it welcomed the country's debt restructuring agreement with official creditors, though it said a lack of transparency on deals struck so far was regrettable.The post Sri Lanka bondholders raise concerns over debt deal transparency appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Addressing the 28th session of the Conference of Parties (CoP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Dubai, UAE on Friday (01), President Ranil Wickremesinghe acknowledged the historical significance of the UN Conference on Human Environment, emphasizing its goal to defend and improve the environment for present and future generations. He […]
Sri Lanka’s first revolving restaurant and a banquet hall at a height unparalleled in South Asia set to open in early December 2023 Citrus Leisure PLC introduces ‘Blue Orbit’, South Asia’s tallest restaurant, and Sri Lanka’s first ever revolving restaurant – setting a new benchmark for dining experiences in Colombo. Citrus Leisure is the exclusive […]
By Easwaran Rutnam The United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU), the United States have raised concerns over the use of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) recently to arrest people in Sri Lanka. Illangai Thamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam said that 10 people were arrested under the PTA in Batticaloa this week. […]
Pastor Jerome Fernando was arrested and remanded until December 13 under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) Act, over allegations he was inciting hate among religious communities in Sri Lanka. The preacher was arrested after he appeared before the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for a second day, Friday. Lawyers told court there […]
A group of creditors holding Sri Lanka s international bonds said on Friday it welcomed the country s debt restructuring agreement with official creditors, though said a lack of transparency on deals struck so far was regrettable.
In a significant move towards infrastructural development, the renovation of dilapidated rural roads across the country is planned to commence next week, Minister of Transport, Highways & Mass Media said on Thursday (November 30).The post Sri Lanka Secures Rs. 20 Billion from Asian Development Bank for Rural Road Renovations appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top S...
President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s International Climate Advisor Eric Solheim said he would provide his fullest cooperation for the development of the Northern Province when he met the Governor of the Province P.S.M. Charles in Jaffna recently. Solheim served as the Norwegian peace envoy for talks between then Premier Ranil Wickremesinghe’s government and the LTTE in 2002. […]
by Rex Clementine Arjuna Ranatunga hasn’t spared any sacred cow. All those years ago, he targeted Shane Warne calling him an ordinary cricketer and there was no love lost between the two of them. Yet, when there was a ceremony remembering Warne in Galle last year ahead of the Australia – Sri Lanka Test […]