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The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) has appreciated against the US dollar (USD) today (April 27), according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).The post Sri Lankan Rupee appreciated against U.S. Dollar on April 27, 2024 appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lankan Rupee appreciated against U.S. Dollar on April 26, 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates against U.S. Dollar (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Rupee appreciated against U.S. Dollar on August 02, 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Rupee appreciated against U.S. Dollar on February 02, 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Alexis Taylor, paid a courtesy visit to President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday (April 26).The post USDA official collaborates with Sri Lankan President to advance dairy modernization appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- US and Sri Lanka discuss agriculture modernization efforts (Category: Breaking News)
- Top U.S. State Dept. official visits Sri Lanka to strengthen agricultural ties, food security (Category: Breaking News)
- U.S. Under Secretary pledges support for Sri Lanka s dairy modernization efforts (Category: Breaking News)
- President offers land to Ambewela Farm to feed dairy cows (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lankan Government says the economy has stabilized and growth is now emerging. State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said that the currency appreciated from Rs. 360/USD in 2022 to Rs. 300/USD at present. “It is important to understand that exchange rates in Sri Lanka is Market-determined which allows currency values to adjust according […]
- Sri Lanka expects first review by IMF to be successful (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka receives 1st disbursement of US$ 250 million from WB (Category: Breaking News)
- Shehan Semasinghe sworn in as Acting Finance Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Executive Board to meet on 12th June to decide on Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The United States and Sri Lanka discussed agriculture modernization efforts in Sri Lanka. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Alexis Taylor, paid a courtesy call on President Ranil Wickremesinghe. During the discussions, the President was briefed on the ongoing dairy modernization program supported by the US. […]
- USDA official collaborates with Sri Lankan President to advance dairy modernization (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia and Sri Lanka discuss ways to strengthen relationship (Category: Breaking News)
- US urges Sri Lanka to continue commendable reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese President wants to advance relationship with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Alexis Taylor, paid a courtesy call on President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday (26).
Alexis Taylor, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Friday (26) called on President Ranil Wickremesinghe and other senior government officials to discuss USDA support for Sri Lanka s agricultural sector.
Reuters says that Sri Lanka has decided to transfer management of its $209 million Chinese-funded airport to two companies from India and Russia, according to a statement from the cabinet on Friday.The post Sri Lanka turns to Indian and Russian companies to manage Chinese-funded Airport appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- 03/12/2010 14:45 INDIA – CHINA – SRI LANKA Chinese aid to Sri Lanka could lead to conflict (AsiaNe (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka: Chinese companies begin road extension work in Jaffna (Category: Breaking News)
- Rock slows Sri Lanka port project (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka pins hopes on China-funded port (Category: Breaking News)
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Education to enter into the following MoUs/agreements between Sri Lankan universities and foreign universities/agencies for the purpose of developing higher educational cooperation. Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka and the University of Salford, United Kingdom regarding disast...
- Sri Lankan seafarers to be employed in Italian vessels (Category: Breaking News)
- Qatar, Lanka sign deal to regulate air traffic (Category: Breaking News)
- China Sri Lanka sign MOU to improve Airport and Aviation services (Category: Breaking News)
- India signs MoU with Colombo Univ. for Visiting Chair (Category: Breaking News)
Foreign Minister Ali Sabry is scheduled to leave for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to attend the World Economic Forum’s Special Meeting on Global Cooperation, Growth and Energy for Development which will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 28-29 April 2024. Convened by the World Economic Forum, the Special Meeting in Riyadh is expected to bring […]
- Sri Lanka eyes US$5 billion in foreign funds after debt restructure (Category: Breaking News)
- Ali Sabry to have talks in Doha (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign Minister to have talks in Saudi Arabia (Category: Breaking News)
- Ali Sabry to visit India to attend Raisina Dialogue (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka s Foreign Minister Ali Sabry is scheduled to leave for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to attend the World Economic Forum s Special Meeting on Global Cooperation, Growth and Energy for Development which will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 28-29 April 2024.
MP Dayasiri Jayasekera informs House: By Saman Indrajith Parliament was yesterday informed that two Indians were recruiting ex-Sri Lankan servicemen to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war. SLFP MP Dayasiri Jayasekera said the leading operator had identified himself as a lawyer while his brother called himself a doctor. They were in touch with ex-servicemen of Sri […]
- Defence Ministry clearance now required for Sri Lankan ex-servicemen to visit Russia (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP Leader claims there is a witch hunt against ex-military personnel who associate with his party (Category: Breaking News)
- Ex-CM wants CBK back (Category: Breaking News)
- Plans afoot to set up permanent office for ex-servicemen- Defence Secretary (Category: Breaking News)
Argentina sought Sri Lanka’s help to arrest Iran’s Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi if he was part of the Iranian delegation visiting Sri Lanka. According to the AFP news agency, Argentina had requested Interpol to arrest Iran’s Interior Minister over the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires that killed 85 people. The […]
- Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi feared dead in helicopter crash (Category: Breaking News)
- US and EU consider new sanctions against Iran (Category: Breaking News)
- Scotland thrashed by Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup qualifier (Category: Breaking News)
- Holy water from India to Sri Lanka for consecration ceremony (Category: Breaking News)
High-ranking officials from around the world gathered in Saint Petersburg for the 12th International Meeting on Security Matters from April 22nd to 25th, 2024.The post 12th International Meeting on Security Matters: High-Ranking officials convenes in Saint Petersburg appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka holds 12th Asia-Oceania Regional Meeting and Port Forum (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to host the 12th International Meeting of Association of Ports and Harbours (Category: Breaking News)
- 12th Leopard death reported from Matale (Category: Breaking News)
- 12th Leopard death reported from Matale (Category: Breaking News)
The Puttalam Quazi Court Judge was arrested by officers from the Bribery Commission for allegedly soliciting a bribe of Rs. 5,000.The post Puttalam Quazi Court Judge arrested for alleged Bribery appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Puttalam Quazi Court Judge arrested on bribery charge (Category: Breaking News)
- Nabbed while taking bribe (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bribery officials arrest divisional secretary in Central Province while soliciting bri... (Category: Breaking News)
- OIC arrested for soliciting Rs.10,000 bribe (Category: Breaking News)
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The Consular Affairs Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be relocated to the new premises on the 16th floor of ÂSuhurupaya on Sri Subhuthipura Road, Battaramulla with effect from 02 May, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said today (23).
- Buddhasasana Ministry shifts to 'Dahampara' today (Category: Breaking News)
- SL holds first ever bi-lateral talks with Israel (Category: Breaking News)
- Prasad Kariyawasam appointed has new secretary to the Ministry of External Affairs (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign Ministers of Sri Lanka and Singapore discuss expanded investment and economic co-operation (Category: Breaking News)
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- A Warning To Be Heeded (Category: Breaking News)
- Accountability Issues & Human Rights Cannot Be Glossed Over (Category: Breaking News)
- Time For Truth Come Out (Category: Breaking News)
- Government Needs To Commit To More Than Commissions (Category: Breaking News)
Dissident SLPP MP Prof. G.L. Peiris yesterday (22) alleged that the Wickremesinghe-Rajapaksa government was pressing for the privatisation of key state ventures ahead of the upcoming presidential election. In terms of the Constitution, the EC is empowered to make the relevant announcement on or after July 17. Addressing the media at his Kirula Road residence, […]
- GL: Cost of living intolerable, street protests inevitable (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposed anti-terror law will pave way for dictatorship, warns GL (Category: Breaking News)
- Gov Defeated Powers Against SL at the UN (Category: Breaking News)
- GL complains of step-motherly treatment for SLPP rebels MPs in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
The chairman of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), Dilshan Wirasekera, discusses opportunities for capital raising and the stock market outlook for 2024 in the following interview: Give us an overview of the current market landscape and discuss the CSE’s overall outlook for the year 2024. We believe the overall outlook of the CSE, for the […]
- CSE conducts Issuer Relations Forum in Anuradhapura (Category: Breaking News)
- Funds raised via CSE up 65% to record Rs. 47.1 b in 2011 (Category: Business)
- Bourse still draws a beeline (Category: Business)
- SEC chairman calls for positive mindset, better housekeeping and collaborative synergies (Category: Breaking News)
By Easwaran Rutnam Tight security will be in place during Iranian President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi’s visit to Colombo this week. The Foreign Ministry said that Dr. Ebrahim Raisi is scheduled to make an official bilateral visit to Sri Lanka at the invitation of President Ranil Wickremesinghe to jointly declare open the Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project […]
- Iran’s President to visit Sri Lanka and launch several water projects (Category: Breaking News)
- Iranian President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Iranian President invited for state visit to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Ebrahim Raisi is scheduled to make an official bilateral visit to Sri Lanka at the invitation of President Ranil Wickremesinghe to jointly declare open the Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project on 24 April (Wednesday), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed.
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- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
Australia and Sri Lanka discussed ways to strengthen the longstanding bilateral relationship between both countries. Australian Foreign Affairs Deputy Secretary Michelle Chan, who is on a visit to Sri Lanka, met Sagala Ratnayaka, the Chief of Staff to President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Paul Stephens, said the discussions focused on […]
- India lifts export ban on onions for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to hold Foreign Office Consultations with Kazakhstan (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPP Anuradhapura District MP Nandasena passed away (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia proud to partner with Sri Lankan military (Category: Breaking News)
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s political party won 70 seats and secured a “super majority” in the parliamentary elections, seen as a strong endorsement of his pro-Beijing foreign policy, as both India and China closely watched the polls amidst regional power dynamics in the archipelago nation, preliminary results suggested on Monday. Muizzu-led People’s National Congre...
- Sri Lanka congratulates Maldives President and VP elect (Category: Breaking News)
- Clashes erupt among MPs in Maldives Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- India notes increase in investments in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Ballot boxes for Maldives’ polls to be placed in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
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- Restoring Parliamentary Government (Category: Breaking News)
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- Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? – Part III (Category: Breaking News)
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Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe declared the government’s commitment to ensuring inclusivity in strengthening the country’s economy, prioritizing both economic growth and citizen welfare.The post Sri Lanka President initiates monthly rice distribution for low-income families appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Cabinet nod to provide rice to 2 million low-income families (Category: Breaking News)
- Every low-income family to receive free rice in April and May (Category: Breaking News)
- Government to provide 10 kg of rice to 2 million families (Category: Breaking News)
- President ensures all those in need will be included in paddy-purchase programme (Category: Breaking News)
A Foreign Ministry delegation is currently in New Zealand to discuss the opening of a new diplomatic mission there.A spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry said that an official delegation, led by Director General, Overseas Assets Management and Development Division of the Ministry, Pradeepa Saram, was there to discuss matters related to the opening of the […]
- South Africa calling (Category: Breaking News)
- PM appointed as the authority of delegation for defence ministry (Category: Breaking News)
- PM appointed as the authority of delegation for Defence Ministry (Category: Breaking News)
- Saudi Business Delegation calls on Foreign Minister Sabri (Category: Breaking News)
The Government is maintaining a deafening silence on the investigations over a number of emblematic cases. Current President then Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had in 2015 assured justice over the murders, including that of former Editor Lasantha Wickrematunge and rugger player Wasim Thajudeen. However, President Wickremesinghe and his administration have not provided any assurances to [R...
- Graveside memorial service to mark 14th anniversary of Lasantha’s murder (Category: Breaking News)
- Graveside memorial service to mark 15th anniversary of Lasantha’s murder (Category: Breaking News)
- The Hague ‘people’s tribunal’ urges justice for Lasantha (Category: Breaking News)
- Two unidentified bodies recovered from Kurundu Oya (Category: Breaking News)
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- A case for peer group based self-learning – Part 1 (Category: Breaking News)
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