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by Rex Clementine When your star player gets suspended twice within a month, that’s not ideal. When he is your captain, you have serious problems to deal with. We are talking about Wanindu Hasaranga here, whose constant altercations with match officials have landed him in trouble. First he took on local umpire Lyndon Hannibal for […]
- Hannibal unfit for international games – Hasaranga (Category: Breaking News)
- Hannibal was brought in for Palliyaguruge due to fatigue (Category: Breaking News)
- Umpire hora! (Category: Breaking News)
- Hasaranga suspended for two T20Is for outburst against umpire (Category: Breaking News)
By Rathindra Kuruwita Governor of the Central Bank, Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said that he agrees with the recommendations given by Committee on Public Finance (COPF) on the recent salary increments given to CB employees. Dr. Weerasinghe said the CB has no issue with COPF recommendations but there is a slight problem with the COPF recommendation […]
- CB Governor: It is too late to suspend pay hike for March (Category: Breaking News)
- CB salary controversy: Issue is not increase but size of it, says Harsha (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith demands immediate withdrawal of Age of Consent Penal Code amendment (Category: Breaking News)
- A departure from the 1995 Age of Consent Legislation (Category: Breaking News)
Singer Sri Lanka PLC, the nation’s foremost retailer of consumer durables, proudly extends its streak of success by clinching the prestigious ‘People’s Brand of the Year’ Award for the 18th consecutive year at the SLIM-KANTAR People’s Awards 2024, along with the ‘People’s Durables Brand of the Year’ Award at the ceremony, hosted by the Sri […]
- Singer secures 18th consecutive ‘People’s Brand of the Year’ Award at SLIM-KANTAR PEOPLE’S AWARD... (Category: Breaking News)
- Singer Sri Lanka Crowned Most Valuable Consumer Brand – Retail 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Singer, Sewn Into Fabric Of Sri Lankan Life (Category: Breaking News)
- Ceylinco Insurance Emerges As ‘People’s Choice’ For Fifth Consecutive Year (Category: Breaking News)
People’s Bank has been named among the top 20 employers among AICPA and CIMA members in recognition of the bank’s contribution to the growth of management accountancy in Sri Lanka. The award was presented at the AICPA and CIMA Top Employer 2024 Award Ceremony held on recently at the Shangri-La, Colombo. The AICPA & CIMA […]
- ICC Sri Lanka celebrates the Most Admired Companies of 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Special offer for AAT members and passed finalists (Category: Business)
- ICC Sri Lanka Celebrates the Most Admired Companies of 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- MBA a fast track to CIMA (Category: Business)
by Rajan Philips The Election Commission of India has set a staggering 44-day timetable for the country’s 18th Lok Sabha elections, between April 19 and June 1, with the results declared on June 4. There will be seven phases of voting – on April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, […]
- India’s Election Timetable & Sri Lanka’s Deadlock Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Middle East on Edge, India’s Vote Marathon, and Lanka’s Long Election Eve (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian Politics: Modi Set For Hat Trick At Home; Caught In Dirty Tricks Abroad (Category: Breaking News)
- Indo-Lanka relations:Shared challenges and ‘Quad’ strategies (Category: Breaking News)
National Peoples’ Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake, speaking in Canada, expressed regret over the 1987–1989 JVP insurrection in Sri Lanka. Dissanayake told a gathering in Toronto, Saturday, that there were circumstances that led to the violence. However, he said the JVP regressed what happened and has now progressed as a political party. The 1987–1989 […]
- JVP-led alliance invited for talks in Delhi for the first time (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP withdraws from talks with President (Category: Breaking News)
- A clichéd phrase that still makes sense and nonsense, too (Category: Breaking News)
- Whose ‘systems change’ are we talking about? (Category: Breaking News)
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- The New Kurukshetra: BJP & Opposition Alliances For The 2024 Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Timetable set for India’s national election, deadlock elections loom in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian Politics: Modi Set For Hat Trick At Home; Caught In Dirty Tricks Abroad (Category: Breaking News)
- Elections Season & JVP/SJB Options (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister of Transport Lasantha Alagiyawanna revealed that foreign individuals seeking a driving license in Sri Lanka will have the convenience of applying for it directly at the airport from April 15th 2024. Upon exiting the airport, they will be able to obtain their driver’s license swiftly and efficiently.
- Police round up motorists driving without a license (Category: USA, North Carolina)
- OR-09-LegalMushrm-All,100 (Category: USA, South Dakota)
- Road Runner: Here's how to avoid driver's license text scam (Category: USA, Arizona)
- OR-09-LegalMushrm-All,100 (Category: USA, South Dakota)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe underscored a concerning trend in the healthcare sector of Sri Lanka: the significant emigration rate among trained medical professionals. He noted that approximately 30 to 40 out of every 100 doctors or nurses trained in the country opt to leave, a circumstance deemed unfavourable for the nation.
The Director General of Israel s Population and Immigration Authority said that in the month of March about 1,000 workers from Sri Lanka are expected to land in Israel for work in its the agriculture sector, primarily picking citrus fruits.
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) on Saturday (23) said that a majority of senior management and professionals of CBSL have made a collective decision to consider a revision to their salaries that sparked controversy.
- Poor Target (Category: Business)
- CBSL issues special notice to public on get rich quick schemes (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka`s Central Bank unaware of millions of Swiss francs deposited in Swiss accounts (Category: Breaking News)
- Water Losses (Category: Business)
Fuelled by their pace trio of Vishwa Fernando (4-48), Lahiru Kumara (3-31) and Kasun Rajitha (3-56), Sri Lanka continued to hold the advantage at stumps on day two of the first Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet. Resuming the day at a shaky 32/3, Bangladesh continued to lose wickets in clusters. While some of the wickets […]
- De Silva, Kamindu and Fernando push Bangladesh to the brink (Category: Breaking News)
- Asalanka ton powers Sri Lanka to 279 (Category: Breaking News)
- Mathews becomes first batter to be timed out in international cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- Samarawickrama’s 93 helps Sri Lanka to competitive total (Category: Breaking News)
The Board of Directors of Union Bank of Colombo PLC announced the appointment of Mr. Dinesh Weerakkody a distinguished banker and financial advisor with vast experience as an Independent Non-executive Director, with effect from 01 April 2024. Mr. Dinesh Weerakkody is a former Chairman of Hatton National Bank PLC and Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC […]
- Dinesh Weerakkody appointed Port City Commission Chairman (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC Sri Lanka celebrates the Most Admired Companies of 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka's Commercial Bank to expand into Asian region (Category: Breaking News)
- New Chairperson at HNB Assurance (Category: Business)
At least 1,000 workers from Sri Lanka are expected to land in Israel for work by the end of March in its agriculture sector, primarily picking citrus fruits, the Director General of Israel’s Population and Immigration Authority said. Last week 122 Sri Lankan workers landed, this week 377 and next week 258 more workers will […]
- McDonald’s stores shut in Sri Lanka over poor hygiene case (Category: Breaking News)
- Cricketer Lahiru Thirimanna injured in accident (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF tells NPP it was unaware of all-party meeting (Category: Breaking News)
- Accomplished equestrian Mathilda Karlsson (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka s Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena will pay an official visit to China from 25 - 30 March at the invitation of Chinese Premier, Li Qiang.
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- IMF’s Prescription: Panacea Or Palliative? (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF, ATA & RW’s Consolidation (Category: Breaking News)
- A führer In The Making (Category: Breaking News)
- Restructuring The Economy: A Stock Take (Category: Breaking News)
By Easwaran Rutnam The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has been asked to investigate the explosive claims made by former President Maithripala Sirisena with regards to the Easter Sunday attacks. Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Kavinda Jayawardena lodged a complaint with the CID seeking an investigation into Sirisena’s cliams. Sirisena said he was prepared to spill […]
- Mini war erupts between Maithripala and Fonseka over Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Defence Ministry rejects allegations on Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Special security for Easter Sunday mass in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala tells UN he rejects international probe (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka strongly condemned the dastardly terrorist attack which occurred at the Crocus City shopping center in Moscow, Russia causing tragic loss of civilian lives and injury. The Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry said that such cowardly acts of violence against civilians are abhorrent and have no place in civilized society. The Government and the people […]
- Another 21 Indian fishermen arrested in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Navy detains 32 Indian fishermen (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Sri Lankans on vessel attacked by rebels in the gulf sea rescued (Category: Breaking News)
- Fears over crisis mount as GR, MR stay put (Category: Breaking News)
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has penned a letter to Indian Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar, urging swift action to secure the release of 76 Indian fishermen currently apprehended by Sri Lankan authorities along with their fishing boats. In the letter, Stalin expressed grave concern over the recent incidents of fishermen from India […]
- Tamil Nadu CM demands release of fishermen and boats in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Stalin asks Jaishankar to secure release of fishermen in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Tamil Nadu CM calls for release of Indian fishermen detained in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Stalin writes to Centre seeking release of Indian fishermen from Sri Lankan custody (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is to offer on-arrival driving licenses for foreigners at the airport from 15th Aprile, the Government announced. State Minister of Transport Lasantha Alagiyawanna said that foreign individuals seeking a driving license in Sri Lanka will have the convenience of applying for it directly at the airport. “All necessary arrangements have been made to […]
- Cricketer Lahiru Thirimanna injured in accident (Category: Breaking News)
- Accomplished equestrian Mathilda Karlsson (Category: Breaking News)
- Major fire in Colombo building (Category: Breaking News)
- Students protest after boy dies following Thirukkovil marathon (Category: Breaking News)
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday wrote to India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, urging him to secure the immediate release of all detained fishermen and their fishing boats in Sri Lanka and ensure necessary legal assistance for them.The post Ensure release of Indian fishermen detained by Sri Lanka: TN Chief Minister to Jaishankar appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka La...
- Tamil Nadu chief minister seeks Centre’s intervention for release of Indian fishermen arrested b... (Category: Breaking News)
- Tamil Nadu CM wants fishermen detained in Sri Lanka freed (Category: Breaking News)
- PM Narendra Modi urged to intervene to get Tamil Nadu fishermen released from Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Ensure release of Indian fishermen detained by Sri Lanka- TN Chief Minister to Jaishankar (Category: Breaking News)
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Kavinda Jayawardhana submitted a complaint to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (March 23) regarding former President Maithripala Sirisena's statement claiming that he knew who carried out the Easter attack in 2019.The post Kavinda lodges complaint with CID over Maithripala’s recent comments on Easter Attacks appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lan...
- CID to question former President Sirisena over Easter Sunday Bombing revelation (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Public Security Minister orders probe into former President’s remarks on Easter Sund... (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB files complaint against Maithripala s claims on real masterminds behind Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Probe sought on Sirisena’s explosive claims on Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's Ministry of Education will provide fiber optic internet connections to 1,000 schools in the initial phase to keep students connected at faster and more secure speeds.The post Sri Lanka’s Education Ministry to provide Fiber Optic Internet to 1,000 schools appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka Ministry of Education to recruit 1,000 principals and 7,000 teachers (Category: Breaking News)
- Schools to operate as per normal schedule on all five days from Monday (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka declares Special Holiday for all Government, Government-funded schools on Friday (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Education Ministry to develop 1,000 secondary schools (Category: Breaking News)
ÂIndia has signed an additional grant of Sri Lanka Rupees (SLR) 150 million to build houses and infrastructure facilities in the Buddhist sacred town of Anuradhapura, the Indian High Commission has said.
Sri Lanka has strongly condemned the dastardly terrorist attack which occurred at the Crocus City shopping center in Moscow, Russia on Friday (22), causing tragic loss of civilian lives and injury, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
Four wickets by Vishwa Fernando and three wickets each by Kasun Rajitha and Lahiru Kumara helped Sri Lanka to restrict Bangladesh’s first innings to 188 on the second day of the 1st Test being played at Sylhet. Scores: Sri Lanka 1st innings 280 in 68 overs (Dhananjaya de Silva 102, Kamindu Mendis 102; Khaled Ahmed […]
- Hunt for HIV man's partners (Category: AU, New South Wales)
- Nursing homes' shocking truth (Category: AU, New South Wales)
- Cheeky farmers' Baywatch rescue (Category: AU, New South Wales)
- The President underscores the criticality of financial discipline in nation-building (Category: Breaking News)
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- A Child’s Guide To Prema-Chandra Athukorala Chinthana On Import Substitution (Category: Breaking News)
- Is Post-Crisis Essential Reforms Being Effectively Progressed? If Not What Is The Way Forward? (Category: Breaking News)
- Some Suggestions To Assist In Sri Lanka Striving To Achieve A Primary Balance (Category: Breaking News)
- Citizens Need A Snow White To Prod The Dwarfs In Governance & Society! (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Unit has arrested a Venezuelan national along with a stock of capsules of suspected cocaine at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning (23).
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday wrote to India s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, urging him to secure the immediate release of all detained fishermen and their fishing boats in Sri Lanka and ensure necessary legal assistance for them.
The High Commission of India in Colombo, in partnership with Sri Lanka s Technology Ministry, is organizing a conference on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), to be held on 26 March.
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