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President Ranil Wickremesinghe met with Most Rev. Dr. Fidelis Lionel Emmanuel Fernando, the Bishop of Mannar, Diocese of Mannar at the Mannar Bishops House today (16).
- Man owned ammunitions arrested in Mannar (Category: Breaking News)
- Mannar court attack: 11 suspects surrendered to police (Category: Breaking News)
- New Mannar bridge & causeway is declared open (Category: Breaking News)
- President to open Mannar bridge, causeway tomorrow (Category: Breaking News)
Angelo Mathews issued an apology to Sri Lanka on behalf of his team-mates on Saturday, saying they were “heartbroken” to have “let the entire nation down”. Their group-stage exit from the T20 World Cup 2024 was confirmed when Bangladesh beat Netherlands in St Vincent on Thursday. Sri Lanka lost both of their completed matches at […]
- Sri Lanka’s Mathews admits ‘we let country down’ at T20 World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh set to tour USA for three T20Is ahead of World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Ireland face up to difficult task (Category: Business)
- Nepal’s Lamichhane denied US visa, will miss T20 World Cup 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
by Amal JAYASINGHE (AFP) When Sri Lanka’s economy crashed in 2022, people sought work abroad wherever they could find it — including ex-soldiers who joined forces fighting in Ukraine after Russia’s invasion. Now the veterans — some of whom swapped their life savings for what they thought would be lucrative, non-combat jobs — are desperate […]
- Russia promises end to recruitment of SL military personnel (Category: Breaking News)
- Dayasiri urges Parliament to appoint committee to probe Lankans fighting in Ukraine-Russia war (Category: Breaking News)
- SL urges tri-forces members not to become mercenaries in Russia or Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to repatriate nationals trafficked into Russia-Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
ECONOMYNEXT –Sri Lanka’s constitution could allow President Ranil Wickremesinghe to extend his tenure by almost a year due to a mistake in the constitution that has been overlooked since the 19th Amendment in April 2015. The sweeping 19th Amendment sought to establish democratic reforms, ensure good governance, and shorten the terms of both the president […]
- Conflict left in Sri Lanka constitution to avoid referendum (Category: Breaking News)
- Referendum on prez poll not possible without 2/3 House majority (Category: Breaking News)
- Lawyers’ Collective condemns proposal for poll postponement (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliament prorogued on Friday night (Category: Breaking News)
Rex Clementine in Miami Sri Lanka’s World Cup campaign ended in bitter disappointment even before they departed to the Caribbean island of St. Lucia on Thursday. Their game on Sunday against the Netherlands is a dead rubber, but pride is at stake against the Dutch. It’s been a campaign filled with hurt and disappointment for […]
- India set Sri Lanka challenging 164 to win (Category: Breaking News)
- India set Sri Lanka challenging 164 to win (Category: Breaking News)
- India set Sri Lanka challenging 164 to win (Category: Breaking News)
- India set Sri Lanka challenging 164 to win (Category: Breaking News)
Washington (District of Columbia, United States) The International Monetary Fund released $336 million as part of a bailout loan instalment for Sri Lanka despite delays in the crucial restructuring of its foreign debt, including to China, the Washington-based lender said Wednesday. The South Asian nation was starting to recover, but the economy was “still vulnerable and the path […]
- No final decision on domestic debt restructuring : Bandula debt (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt restructuring strategy out in April (Category: Breaking News)
- Cancel Sri Lanka s debt, global economists tell creditors (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka s debt repayments to be suspended until 2028 (Category: Breaking News)
La.Perfumerie.lk, a distinguished name in Sri Lanka’s fragrance industry recently celebrated its third anniversary, commemorating this milestone with the launch of three exquisite new fragrances in their signature ACE perfume range. This event marked a significant journey of innovation, dedication, and a commitment to making luxury scents accessible to all. Founded in October 2019, La.Perfum...
- Movenpick Colombo rebranded as NH Collection Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Sinopec Unveiled its First Renovated Filling Station with a New Image & New Facilities (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Mathews admits ‘we let country down’ at T20 World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Retired top Police investigators extend support to NPP (Category: Breaking News)
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy hospital ship “Peace Ark” set sail from a military port in Zhoushan to visit several countries, including Sri Lanka. The ship set sail from a military port in Zhoushan in east China’s Zhejiang Province on Sunday morning for Mission Harmony-2024. During the mission, the ship will visit 13 […]
- Two killed as train crashes into car in Enderamulla (Category: Breaking News)
- Hambantota’s “white elephant” records 10th cruise ship visit (Category: Breaking News)
- India notes steady progress in relations with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Retired top Police investigators extend support to NPP (Category: Breaking News)
By Easwaran Rutnam Gitanjali Chakravarthy, General Manager, Hilton Yala Resort, Sri Lanka says there is a slow but sure shift towards gender diversity, inclusivity and equity. In an interview with Colombo Gazette, Chakravarthy says the evolving societal perceptions around gender roles, coupled with an increased emphasis on gender equality, have also contributed to a more […]
- Hilton Colombo celebrates 35 Years In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Hilton Colombo Wins 2022 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for Hospitality Excellence (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President emphasizes progress in tourism sector, ready to provide required facilities (Category: Breaking News)
- Movenpick Colombo rebranded as NH Collection Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Navy has reported that they have seized over 600 kg of heroin and crystal methamphetamine (Ice ) during the time elapsed this year.
Veteran Sri Lankan cricketer Angelo Mathews has apologized for the squad s poor performance at the 2024 ICC Men s T20 World Cup, acknowledging the team s regret for disappointing the hopes of both the nation and the team.
Unbundling the Ceylon Electricity Board: by Rajan Philips There is no question – the Ceylon Electricity Board has grown into a public sector behemoth. It has become the Leviathan of Sri Lanka’s political economy. It sucks up government cash and owes an unpayable debt of about LKR600 billion; it counts 21,988 employees on its payroll […]
- The Petroleum Bill – its quiet passage and disquieting politics (Category: Breaking News)
- More Lawyers & Accountants Than Engineers To Unbundle The CEB (Category: Breaking News)
- Sumanthiran launches blistering attack on Supreme Court (Category: Breaking News)
- Devolution under 13A (Category: Breaking News)
ECONOMYNEXT –The 19th Amendment created a conflict in Sri Lanka’s constitution, but it remained unresolved because the then government was determined to avoid a referendum. The deficiency in the constitution was highlighted in a report by EconomyNext on Tuesday and later taken up during a government meeting at the highest levels, sources familiar with the […]
- Constitutional error could give Ranil and Parliament another year (Category: Breaking News)
- Bid to abolish executive presidency ploy to postpone elections- Udaya (Category: Breaking News)
- Speaker conveys SC s determination on constitutional amendments proposed by SJB (Category: Breaking News)
- Sumanthiran launches blistering attack on Supreme Court (Category: Breaking News)
Egg on the face or the Emperor’s new clothes? Pick what you will. Both the president and his government has made a song and dance about a Rs. 1,700 daily wage for plantation workers with President Ranil Wickremesinghe announcing it on May Day at a Ceylon Workers Congress (CWC) rally at Kotagala. Shortly thereafter Labour […]
- Thondaman alleges PA is in the grip of chartered accountants (Category: Breaking News)
- Rs. 1,700 minimum wage for estate workers: Govt. claims win in first round (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt prepared to confront legal action from companies over estate workers wage hike - Jeevan (Category: Breaking News)
- Minister Jeevan warns plantation companies (Category: Breaking News)
By Zanita Careem Walk into “Arwa Studio” at One Galle Face Mall and you cannot help but notice the exclusive collection of abayas, shawls, bags and other silhouettes – a beautiful blend between the modern and tradition clothing, Born out of passion, her abaya collection infuses colour, elegance and style. Khalida Jameel, a young entrepreneur, […]
- Movenpick Colombo rebranded as NH Collection Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Gayathri Khemadasa regrets Bogollagama’s absence at Portsmouth choral event (Category: Breaking News)
- Ali Nena Mansala, a significant milestone in promoting conservation awareness (Category: Breaking News)
- Deconstructing Ravi (Category: Breaking News)
The packaging arm of Vallibel One PLC; Unidil Group of Companies, clinched top honours at the National Project Management Excellence Awards 2024 presented by Project Management Institute of Colombo. The company secured two gold and silver awards in the highly competitive Best Managed Project in the Manufacturing and Transportation & Logistics Sector categories, a press […]
- Officials balk at near-doubling of price of Ala Wai Flood Risk Management Project (Category: USA, Hawaii)
- Officials balk at near-doubling of price of Ala Wai Flood Risk Management Project (Category: USA, Hawaii)
- Officials balk at near-doubling of price of Ala Wai Flood Risk Management Project (Category: USA, Hawaii)
- Officials balk at near-doubling of price of Ala Wai Flood Risk Management Project (Category: USA, Hawaii)
A couple of Sundays ago, Gamini Peiris of Moratuwa wrote a letter to the editor of the Sunday Island, about resthouses and noted: “I write this brief note hoping for a response from some readers.” Dr. R P Fernando from Epsom, UK, responded with his opinion titled Long ago British residents of Colombo also loved […]
- Govt. withholds nutrition pack from pregnant women who earn more than Rs 50,000 (Category: Breaking News)
- Stop intimidating judiciary,end undermining democracy,hold elections (Category: Breaking News)
- ACNU accuses govt. of having a sinister plan for nursing service (Category: Breaking News)
- Opening tax files for everyone over 18: IRD officials point out difficulties, costs (Category: Breaking News)
Lurking danger from trained soldiers in want by Saman Indrajith United Republican Front leader, Patali Champika Ranawaka, MP, says that Sri Lanka faces the danger of becoming a ‘narco-state’ if immediate action is not taken to stop the growth of what he describes as the ‘political underworld.’ “There is a political underworld operating in this […]
- Prez vows to reform loss-making state enterprises, implement new tax regime (Category: Breaking News)
- CP Chief calls for re-alignment of political forces to thwart Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- CBSL Governor upbeat about being on right track, but urges govt. to do more to protect low-incom... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s tax hike could force professionals to migrate – analysts (Category: Breaking News)
A news item in the Sunday Island of May 19,2024 titled “Agriculture Dept. recommends Eppawala Single Super Phosphate over imported TSP for paddy and other crops” caught my eye as I long served the Department of Agriculture. This is because naturally occurring Eppawala Rock Phosphate (ERP) has remained unutilized to any appreciable extent, other than […]
- TSP fertilizer being successfully distributed island-wide  Agri. Ministry (Category: Breaking News)
- Triple Phosphate fertilizer in SL (Category: Breaking News)
- FAO, USAID to deliver TSP fertilizer to all paddy farmers in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- TSP fertilizer being successfully distributed island-wide  Agri. Ministry (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan authorities have formulated an initial roadmap to ease restrictions on motor vehicle imports by 2025. According to the IMF, this plan will commence with the imports of public passenger and special purpose vehicles in the third quarter of 2024, followed by goods transport vehicles in the fourth quarter of the same year. By […]
- Lanka imports record number of 3-wheelers from India (Category: Breaking News)
- Import restrictions further relaxed (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka relaxes rules on imports of reconditioned cars (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka's tax revenues from vehicle imports increase more than three-fold (Category: Breaking News)
Star Sri Lanka allrounder Angelo Mathews admitted Saturday that “we’ve let the entire nation down” as the former champions suffered a first round exit at the T20 World Cup. Sri Lanka, the champions in 2014, play their final Group D game on Sunday against the Netherlands after losing to Bangladesh and South Africa. Their only […]
- MCC backs umpires in Mathews ‘time-out’ furore (Category: Breaking News)
- US envoy meets Sri Lankan diaspora in Staten Island (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese Navy hospital ship to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Elon Musk thanks Ranil for greenlight to launch Starlink (Category: Breaking News)
Fashion Bug, Sri Lanka’s leading fashion retailer with 14 flagship stores island-wide, was recently bestowed with the recognition of being ranked among the Top 10 Most-Loved Brands in the Retail Lifestyle category by LMD readers, in the prestigious LMD Brands Annual Ranking 2024. This recognition reflects Fashion Bug’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional customer experiences […]
- Fashion Bug Revamps Kurunegala Outlet, Offering Modernized Shopping Experience and Festive Deals (Category: Breaking News)
- Fashion Bug Rewards Getaway: Celebrating Loyalty and Giving Back (Category: Breaking News)
- Top businessman Tito Pestongee passed away (Category: Breaking News)
- Daraz Mid-Year Sale offers greater choice and savings across all categories (Category: Breaking News)
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is likely to visit Sri Lanka on June 20, Foreign Ministry sources in India said. Sri Lanka was anticipating a visit by Jaishankar and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi too was expected to visit the island nation at a later date, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry told reporters. Sabry said the […]
- India notes steady progress in relations with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- India notes increase in investments in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- India to ask Sri Lanka to allow fishing near Katchatheevu (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign Minister of Maldives Moosa Zameer to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
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- People Called On To Play Direct Role To Sustain Democracy (Category: Breaking News)
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that the country is striving to develop the best education system in South Asia, tailored for the future.
The draft constitution, prepared by the Judge Chitrasiri Committee for the Sri Lanka Cricket Board, was presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat today (15).
A high level delegation headed by the State Minister of Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya is scheduled to visit Russia to arrange for the repatriation of Sri Lankan ex-military personnel deployed in Russia for military purposes and the related discussions will be held on June 26 and 27, said Minister of Foreign Affairs, President’s Counsel Ali Sabry.
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- Space challenge (Category: Technology)
- Failed teachers` wrong lessons (Category: Breaking News)
The owner of the boat seized by Sri Lanka Navy along with 130 parcels of heroin has fled the area, the police said.
The World Bank has updated its economic outlook for Sri Lanka, forecasting a modest expansion of 2.2% in 2024.The post World Bank upgrades Sri Lanka’s 2024 growth forecast to 2.2% amid tourism rebound appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
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- Timely, credible structural reforms vital for Sri Lanka to reset its course: World Bank (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka balances polls and crisis recovery in 2024 budget deliberations (Category: Breaking News)
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