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A resident of Mundal, Mannar was apprehended by the Sri Lanka Navy on Wednesday morning (21 Feb.) with a stock of 650 water gel sticks  a type of commercial explosive.
Sri Lanka said on Wednesday (21 Feb.) it had exported tea worth USD 20 million to Iran to partially repay its USD 251 million oil debts, with Colombo saying Tehran s visiting foreign minister had expressed Âsatisfaction at the deal.
Electricity tariffs will be reduced significantly, and a new proposal is to be submitted in this regard to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said. The Minister told Parliament the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) was in a position to reduce the tariffs by a bigger margin than originally […]
The Seychelles Supreme Court has convicted a Sri Lankan national to a fine of SCR 550,000 (USD 41,000) after being found guilty of illegally fishing in the island nation s territorial waters, the police said on Wednesday (21 Feb.).
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Rohitha Abeygunawardane today complained to Parliament against a social media post and sought action against it. The former Minister said that his privileges as an MP had been violated through the post. He requested the Parliament Speaker to summon the individual who published the post, before the Parliament privileges […]
Sri Lanka sent a new restructuring proposal to dollar bondholders through its adviser Lazard as the South Asian nation seeks to complete overhauling its defaulted debt, according to people familiar with the matter. A counter proposal to a bondholder group’s offer in October for a 20% haircut and the issuance of macro-linked bonds was conveyed […]
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has been invited to visit Sri Lanka, Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said. “This visit will be a priority for Iran despite President Raisi’s busy schedule,” said the Minister. Amir-Abdollahian arrived in Colombo late on Monday for talks with senior officials of the Sri Lankan Government amid Iran’s efforts to boost […]
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe appointed Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy effective from January 16, 2024.The post Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake appointed as Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Sri Lanka’s Chief Scout, President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his address at the 10th National Scout Jamboree held at the Koneswara Hindu Vidyalaya Stadium in Trincomalee this morning (21), underscored the potential of Sri Lankans to steer the nation towards rapid development and fortify its security for future generations through unified efforts. The President highlighted that […]
Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Samudura left for the Maldives from the port of Colombo on Tuesday (20) to take part in Exercise Dosti – XVI. The trilateral exercise ‘Dosti’ is scheduled to be held in Male from 22nd to 25th February. The trilateral exercise ‘Dosti’ aims to enhance cooperation, strengthen friendship, improve mutual operational […]
Hollywood actor Jason Momoa has congratulated Sri Lanka for being declared a UN World Restoration Flagship, in recognition of the island nation s efforts to rebuild and restore its mangrove ecosystems.
Delivering a statement in Parliament today (21 Feb.), Tourism Minister Harin Fernando hit out at opposition MPs Wimal Weerawansa and Udaya Gammanpila over their criticism of his recent speech in India.
Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has reaffirmed Iran s dedication to fostering tourism to Sri Lanka and strengthening cultural ties between the two nations.
Sri Lanka inflation, based on the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), for January 2024 was recorded at 6.5%, as measured by the year-on-year change, the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) revealed in its latest report published on Wednesday (Feb.21).
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is to submit a proposal to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) to reduce the electricity tariffs that were increased last October, according to Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera.
Sri Lanka s inflation is expected to return to the government s 5% target starting from the last two quarters of the year, a Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) official said on Wednesday, as the economy stabilises from a crippling financial crisis.
Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake has been appointed the Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy.
During the 37th session of the Asia and Pacific Regional Conference (APRC) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced Sri Lanka’s Chairmanship till 2026.
(Bloomberg) Â Sri Lanka sent a new restructuring proposal to dollar bondholders through its adviser Lazard as the South Asian nation seeks to complete overhauling its defaulted debt, according to people familiar with the matter.
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is planning to reduce electricity tariff by nearly 20 percent through the new proposals of the CEB which is due to be submitted to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) on Thursday (February 22).The post Ceylon Electricity Board to reduce electricity tariffs by nearly 20 percent appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Sto...
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Chief Scout of Sri Lanka, declared the 10th National Scout Jamboree open on Wednesday morning (21 Feb.).
The English language is to be considered for conducting legal proceedings and maintaining records in certain courts in Sri Lanka, the Government Information Department said on Tuesday (February 20).The post Sri Lanka considers adopting English language for legal proceedings appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera told Parliament on Tuesday (February 20) that the electricity tariffs will be reduced by a greater amount than previously mentioned.The post Electricity charges will be lower than expected – Kanchana appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
India s Calicut International Airport may soon have direct air links with Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, and Colombo if the assurances made at a meeting of people s representatives and airport-airline officials held in Karipur on Monday are implemented.
A special medical team of the World Health Organization (WHO) specializing in leprosy is scheduled to travel to Sri Lanka in March.
A shooting incident in Ragama has left one person dead this morning (Feb.21), the police said.
Hollywood star Jason Momoa congratulated Sri Lanka for working together to make positive change. Best known for his role in the movie Aquaman, the actor congratulated Sri Lanka after the island was declared a UN World Restoration Flagship, in recognition of its vital efforts to rebuild and restore the mangrove ecosystems. In a UN video, […]
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has been invited for an official visit to Sri Lanka.
Manusha accuses Wimal of having taken parts of Fernando’s speech out of context By Saman Indrajith Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara told NFF leader Wimal Weerawansa in Parliament to refrain from taking chunks of others’ speeches out of context and misinterpreting them for political mileage. The Minister said so following concerns raised by […]
Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Elizabeth Allen on Monday (19) declared US support for journalists here against the backdrop of enactment of ‘Online Safety Bill’ She spokes about press freedom and related issues at the Sri Lanka Press Institute Press Club. A statement issued by the US Embassy quoted Allen as having said […]