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Sri Lanka’s fate compared with that of Sikkim By Shamindra Ferdinando National Freedom Front (NFF) leader and Chairman of the Uththara Lanka Sabhagaya (ULS) Wimal Weerawansa, MP, said that President Ranil Wickremesinghe, SJB leader Sajith Premadasa, MP, and JVP/JJB leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake, MP, were pursuing the same strategy to address the economic crisis. Therefore, […]
- Wimal questions JVP’s deafening silence over CIA Chief’s visit (Category: Breaking News)
- Western powers back move to put off national elections indefinitely, warns Wimal (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposed all-party govt: Prez wins support from unexpected quarters (Category: Breaking News)
- Udaya, Wimal deny having met MR (Category: Breaking News)
By Ifham Nizam The recently-reopened Udawalawe Information Centre, now known as the Elephant Knowledge Walk at the Elephant Transit Home (ETH) in UdaWalawe, stands as a treasure trove for enthusiasts keen on studying paleontology and all things related to elephants. Since 1995, the Elephant Transit Home in UdaWalawe has been dedicated to rehabilitating and releasing […]
- MONLAR lashes out at Wildlife Dept. for failure to protect elephants (Category: Breaking News)
- Dilmah owners establish 830 acres of cinnamon on Kahawatte estates (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Elephant Corridor’ purchased at over Rs. 1 billion by Browns Hotels and Resorts (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajitha steals limelight as Battle of the Maroons ends in draw (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka are set to take their first points in the World Test Championship after captain Dhananjaya de Silva and rookie Kamindu Mendis hit twin hundreds in the first Test match against Bangladesh in Sylhet on Monday. The pair had rescued the side in the first innings sharing a 202-run partnership for the sixth wicket […]
- Sajitha steals limelight as Battle of the Maroons ends in draw (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka earn World Cup spot with big win over Zimbabwe (Category: Breaking News)
- Afghanistan fightback in one off Test reducing Sri Lanka’s lead to 42 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka move up in World Test Championship after big win (Category: Breaking News)
Monday 25th March, 2024 Former President Maithripala Sirisena has got obfuscation down to a fine art. He is also given to making various claims which he does not care to substantiate; instead, he muddies the waters when he is asked to furnish evidence in support of them. On Friday (22), he claimed, in Kandy, that […]
- CID records Sirisena’s statement on his claim of knowing Easter Sunday terror mastermind (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala says he has to pay compensation for mistakes made by others (Category: Breaking News)
- Enough grounds for Sirisena’s arrest – lawyers (Category: Breaking News)
- Sirisena won’t appear before Maligakanda Magistrate (Category: Breaking News)
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent greetings to President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe to congratulate him on his 75th birthday, according to the press service of the Belarusian leader.
McDonald’s may decide to return to Sri Lanka with a new franchisee after the company ended an agreement with its local partner, the Reuters news agency quoted an attorney for McDonald’s as saying. McDonald’s has ended an agreement with its local partner in Sri Lanka and all 12 outlets in the country have been closed, […]
- McDonald’s may return to Sri Lanka with new franchisee (Category: Breaking News)
- US bridge collapses after being hit by Colombo bound ship (Category: Breaking News)
- Organiser of “whites only” party in Sri Lanka apologizes (Category: Breaking News)
- Nissanka ton helps Sri Lanka level Bangladesh series (Category: Breaking News)
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko says Sri Lanka is a good example of economic reforms aimed at improving the quality of life of the population. Lukashenko sent greetings to President Ranil Wickremesinghe to congratulate him on his 75th birthday, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. “Today, Sri Lanka is a good example […]
- Belarusian President says Sri Lanka a good example of economic reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- Lukashenko highlights potential of cooperation between Belarus, Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- New envoys for Pakistan and Thailand in Sri Lanka present their credentials (Category: Breaking News)
- President refuses to ban school Big Match cricket (Category: Breaking News)
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko says Sri Lanka is a good example of economic reforms aimed at improving the quality of life of the population. Lukashenko sent greetings to President Ranil Wickremesinghe to congratulate him on his 75th birthday, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. “Today, Sri Lanka is a good example […]
- Belarusian President says Sri Lanka a good example of economic reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- Lukashenko highlights potential of cooperation between Belarus, Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- New envoys for Pakistan and Thailand in Sri Lanka present their credentials (Category: Breaking News)
- President refuses to ban school Big Match cricket (Category: Breaking News)
McDonald’s may decide to return to Sri Lanka with a new franchisee after the company ended an agreement with its local partner, the Reuters news agency quoted an attorney for McDonald’s as saying. McDonald’s has ended an agreement with its local partner in Sri Lanka and all 12 outlets in the country have been closed, […]
- McDonald’s may return to Sri Lanka with new franchisee (Category: Breaking News)
- US bridge collapses after being hit by Colombo bound ship (Category: Breaking News)
- Organiser of “whites only” party in Sri Lanka apologizes (Category: Breaking News)
- Nissanka ton helps Sri Lanka level Bangladesh series (Category: Breaking News)
Colombo Fashion Week 2024 took centre stage, showcasing the work of six acclaimed international designers from Italy, England, Bangladesh, India including – Samant Chauhan, Payal Pratap, Manoviraj Khosla, Afsana Ferdousi, Charlotte Allen, Abraham and Thakore who showcased their collections along with prominent Sri Lankan designers such as Lovi Ceylon, Buddhi Batiks, Amilani Perera, Aslam Hussein, ...
- Cricketer Lahiru Thirimanna injured in accident (Category: Breaking News)
- Students protest after boy dies following Thirukkovil marathon (Category: Breaking News)
- Accomplished equestrian Mathilda Karlsson (Category: Breaking News)
- Major fire in Colombo building (Category: Breaking News)
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- Evil Is Not Mere Money Printing, But Unbridled Government Expenditure (Category: Breaking News)
- Child’s Guide To Ranilnomics: Actual Tax Payment Is Not What One Pays Today (Category: Breaking News)
- SC Judgment, Fiscal Philosophy, & Long-Term Decisions For A Brighter Future (Category: Breaking News)
- The Role Of National Defence In A Crisis-Ridden Economy (Category: Breaking News)
The price of a packet of imported milk powder will be reduced from midnight today (March 24), Minister of Trade Nalin Fernando said.The post Prices of imported milk powder reduced appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Imported milk powder prices to reduce from today (April 01) (Category: Breaking News)
- Prices of imported milk powder to be reduced from 15th May, 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Milk powder prices going to decrease (Category: Breaking News)
- Price of imported milk powder reduced (Category: Breaking News)
Kamindu Mendis (164) and Dhananjaya de Silva (108) produced their respective second tons in the match while Vishwa Fernando (3-13) led a flurry of late strikes with the ball to push Bangladesh closer to a mammoth defeat on day three of the first Test in Sylhet. Set a humongous target of 511, Bangladesh were tottering […]
- Rajitha five-fer completes Bangladesh demolition (Category: Breaking News)
- Rajitha five-fer completes Bangladesh demolition (Category: Breaking News)
- Hasaranga returns to Test squad; set to miss part of IPL (Category: Breaking News)
- Hasaranga returns to Test squad; set to miss part of IPL (Category: Breaking News)
A sudden fire has reportedly broken out at the NOLIMIT clothing store in Wellawatte this evening (March 24).The post Fire breaks out at NOLIMIT clothing store in Wellawatte appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Fire breaks out at warehouse in Kelaniya (Category: Breaking News)
- Violence breaks out at MainaGoGama (Category: Breaking News)
- Academy Of Design Alumni Breaks New Ground (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese model breaks U.S. hegemony: former Sri Lankan diplomat (Category: Breaking News)
Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis became the third pairing in Test cricket history to score a century in both innings, as Sri Lanka piled on the pressure on Bangladesh in the first Test. De Silva scored 108 runs to go with his 102 runs from the first innings. Mendis, meanwhile, remained unbeaten at the […]
- Mendis named ICC Player of the Month for March (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka thrashes Bangladesh in second Test, wins series (Category: Breaking News)
- Mushfiqur Rahim mocks Angelo Mathews and other Sri Lankan players (Category: Breaking News)
- Dhananjaya and Kamindu post twin hundreds in Sylhet (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy If anything, the recent initiative of fisheries minister Douglas Devananda to create a fishermen’s volunteer force to tackle the fishers’ issue with the Indian neighbour can make it more complicated than already. If taken forward, it can lead to situations that could cause diplomatic heart-burning between the two South Asian neighbours […]
- There is much more to Katchchatheevu now (Category: Breaking News)
- How Sri Lankan hurdles can hamper connectivity projects to India (Category: Breaking News)
- Stalin writes to Centre seeking release of Indian fishermen from Sri Lankan custody (Category: Breaking News)
- Six Sri Lankan fishermen arrested for poaching in Indian waters (Category: Breaking News)
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has issued summons on former President Maithripala Sirisena to record a statement over revelations he made with regards to the Easter Sunday attacks. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tanakoon said that he was instructed by the Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles to investigate the claims made by Sirisena. […]
- Maithripala’s appeal against Easter Sunday case rejected (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala pays Rs. 15 million as compensation over Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala Sirisena found guilty in Easter Sunday attacks case (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala accepts money collected on the street (Category: Breaking News)
McDonald’s stores across Sri Lanka shut on Sunday after the US fast-food giant launched a legal battle with its local franchise holder over allegations of poor hygiene, court officials said. The Commercial High Court of Colombo ordered the closures until April 4, after the parent company accused the local franchise holder of failing to meet […]
- Order preventing Sirisena from functioning as SLFP Chairman extended (Category: Breaking News)
- Cricketer Lahiru Thirimanna injured in accident (Category: Breaking News)
- Five-month hold sought by Sri Lanka on lawsuit filed by bondholder (Category: Breaking News)
- Gnanasara Thero sentenced to 4 years behind bars (Category: Breaking News)
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) executive officer (EO) AV Dharma Reddy is set to visit Sri Lanka to finalise the site where a temple of Lord Venkateswara Swamy will be built. He will leave for the island nation on March 29 and is expected to stay there for four to five days.
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) will record a statement tomorrow (March 25) from former Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena over the controversial statement he recently made on the Easter Sunday bomb attacks, IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon said.The post CID to question former President Sirisena over Easter Sunday Bombing revelation appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking ...
- CID to record statement from ex-President Maithripala over claims on Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Ex-President Maithripala arrives at CID over Easter attacks statement (Category: Breaking News)
- Ex-President Maithripala ready to appear before CID (Category: Breaking News)
- Former President Maithripala Sirisena ordered to court appearance on April 4 (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasizes the necessity of a new economic reform program for the country’s economic recovery.The post Sri Lanka President stresses vitality of new Economic reforms for country’s recovery appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- “My concern was the nation’s future” – President (Category: Breaking News)
- 2100 new Grama Niladhari officials appointed (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says Let 2048 be the year of development for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President Ranil delivers Government’s policy statement in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
India has extended its ban on onion exports indefinitely - a surprise move that comes ahead of a general election and is set to exacerbate high prices in some overseas markets.The post India extends ban on onion exports indefinitely ahead of general election appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- India extends ban on onion exports indefinitely ahead of general election (Category: Breaking News)
- India extends ban on onion exports indefinitely ahead of general election (Category: Breaking News)
- India lifts ban on onion exports to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Onion Lessons (Category: Business)
India has extended its ban on onion exports indefinitely - a surprise move that comes ahead of a general election and is set to exacerbate high prices in some overseas markets.The post India extends ban on onion exports indefinitely ahead of general election appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- India extends ban on onion exports indefinitely ahead of general election (Category: Breaking News)
- India extends ban on onion exports indefinitely ahead of general election (Category: Breaking News)
- India lifts ban on onion exports to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Onion Lessons (Category: Business)
Sri Lanka’s Public Security Minister Tiran Alles has instructed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshbandu Tennakoon to initiate an immediate investigation into the recent comments made by former President Maithripala Sirisena regarding the Easter Sunday bomb attacks.The post Sri Lanka’s Public Security Minister orders probe into former President’s remarks on Easter Sunday Bomb At...
- Sirisena keeping mum on Easter attack masterminds, Tiran says (Category: Breaking News)
- Commission report on Easter attacks handed over to Catholic Church (Category: Breaking News)
- Immediate investigation ordered into Maithripala s claims on Easter attacks masterminds (Category: Breaking News)
- No police personnel have been charged over Easter bombings yet  Minister (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe participating in a friendly discussion organized by the ‘United Youth Union’ on the theme ‘Future of our Youth’ in Polonnaruwa on Saturday (23), stressed the necessity of a new economic reform program for the country’s economic recovery. He requested for collective support from all citizens to prevent the next generation from inheriting […]
- Sri Lanka President stresses vitality of new Economic reforms for country’s recovery (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposed laws set to introduce structural changes, will be presented to Parliament in May – Pres... (Category: Breaking News)
- The Government’s objective is to develop Sri Lanka as a thriving nation by 2048 – President (Category: Breaking News)
- “We may contest elections separately but let us collaborate in nation-building endeavors” – Pres... (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe states that the country s economy is still not out of danger and that this should be the main focus in the upcoming election.
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- Trump-Ramasamy Ticket GOP’s Best Bet In 2024; US Events Will Affect The Whole World (Category: Breaking News)
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- Nakba II & Arab Spring II: Looming Possibilities From Gaza Inferno (Category: Breaking News)
- Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? (Category: Breaking News)
- Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinian... (Category: Breaking News)
Opposition and SJB leader Sajith Premadasa on Friday in Parliament called on government to withdraw immediately a proposed amendment to Sri Lanka’s Penal Code which will see a reduction in the age of consent (for sexual relations) from 16 years to 14 years of age. Premadasa said the draft bill amending the Penal Code has proposed to lower […]
- Governor confronted by conundrum over March Central Bank salaries (Category: Breaking News)
- Opposition Leader wants proposed lowering of age of consent to be withdrawn (Category: Breaking News)
- Redoubtable ‘wisdom’ of our lawmakers (Category: Breaking News)
- A departure from the 1995 Age of Consent Legislation (Category: Breaking News)
By SHIHAR ANEEZ ECONOMYNEXT –Cabinet will discuss how to handle foreign research vessels in future and the Foreign Ministry is in the process of drafting a cabinet paper for the policy, two government officials said. Foreign research vessels are temporarily banned in Sri Lanka after India put heavy pressure on President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s government to stop […]
- German research ship allowed Sri Lanka port call after Chinese-protest led clarification (Category: Breaking News)
- One-year ban on foreign research vessels directed at China: Udaya (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka decides not to obtain foreign loans for projects (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka decides not to obtain foreign loans for projects (Category: Breaking News)
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