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SLPP MP Dayasiri Jayasekera has denied reports that he switched his allegiance to the SJB.The former SLFP General Secretary said that he remained with the SLFP. Jayasekera was among 13 SLFPers elected on the SLPP ticket at the last general election conducted in August 2020. Contesting under its symbol, the SLFP only won one seat […]
Wijeyadasa pushes for suspension of Parate executions: ‘Country paying heavy price for not having proper tax regime, favourable treatment to some’ By Shamindra Ferdinando Justice, Prisons Affairs and Constitutional Reforms Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakse, PC, has assured the local business community, troubled by parate executions, that laws will be brought in to regulate the practice. The [̷...
Head of Mission to the European Union, Ambassador Grace Asirwatham, has requested that Sri Lanka, too, be included in the Global Gateway Strategy to develop emerging markets in the fields, such as digital technology, energy and the environment. Launched in late 2021, under the French Presidency of the European Union (EU), the Global Gateway Strategy […]
By Harim Peiris The last couple of weeks witnessed a flurry of activities which brought to light a quiet initiative which had been progressing during the past year in terms of the post-war reconciliation process in the country. For close upon a decade and a half, after the end of the fighting in 2009, neither […]
Monday 25th December, 2023 Christmas has dawned with the message of peace, love and hope while the world is embroiled in multiple crises which have not spared even the birthplace of Jesus Christ. Bethlehem, under the shadow of war, is devoid of customary Christmas celebrations this year, according to media reports. Nothing will however diminish […]
Three persons who had been engaged in the trafficking of Sri Lankans to Myanmar had been identified through investigations carried out by the Human Trafficking, Human Smuggling, and Maritime Crimes Division of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
The former Minister of State for External Affairs of India, M.J. Akbar says India expects Sri Lanka and the other independent countries in the region to consider the safety of the neighbouring countries when making policy decisions.
Sri Lanka Navy has seized a lorry loaded with approximately 1,955kg of smuggled Tendu leaves during a search operation conducted in Norochcholai area on Saturday (23).
Sri Lankan-born Tamil actor-comedian Kedheeswaran, popularly known as Bonda Mani, passed away in Chennai on Saturday at the age of 60. The actor was reportedly suffering from kidney-related ailments.
Veteran Sri Lankan actor and film director Rex Kodippili has passed away at the age of 85.The post Rex Kodippili passes away appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
On the occasion of Christmas Day, 1004 prisoners will be released on December 25, 2023 from prisons across Sri Lanka under a special presidential pardon, the Commissioner of Prisons and Media Spokesman Gamini B. Dissanayake said.The post Sri Lanka to release 1,004 prisoners under Presidential pardon for Christmas appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
A meeting was convened on Friday (22) at the Presidential Secretariat, chaired by Senior Adviser to the President on National Security and Chief of the Presidential Staff, Sagala Ratnayaka to discuss possibilities of withdrawing the Sri Lanka Police Special Task Force (STF) from performing highway duties, accidents, fires and crimes. Chief of Defence Staff General […]
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Sri Lanka Police together with the Police Special Task Force (STF) has arrested over 13,000 suspects over drugs-related crimes since the launch of Operation Yukthiya on 17 December up to now, the police said.
Sri Lanka received over 1.4 million tourists by the end of the third week of December, the latest statistics released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) show.
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Veteran Sri Lankan actor and film director Rex Kodippili has passed away at the age of 85, family sources confirmed.
A meeting was held recently at the Presidential Secretariat, Chaired by Senior Adviser to the President on National Security and Chief of the Presidential Staff Sagala Ratnayaka focusing on the on-going responsibilities of the Sri Lanka Police Special Task Force (STF) on the country s highways
Sri Lanka Police announces that special police security will be provided to churches and other relevant religious places of worship today (Dec. 24) and tomorrow (Dec. 25), in view of Christmas.
The Chennai Zonal Unit of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in India has arrested two men, including a Sri Lankan national, for allegedly trying to smuggle methamphetamine to Sri Lanka.
Israel has turned to India and Sri Lanka in its search for much-needed workers to revive its largely comatose construction industry, after the country deported thousands of Palestinian workers and revoked their work permits following Hamas’ Oct 7 attack on it. Around 82,000 Palestinians worked in the country’s construction industry prior to the assault, accounting for a third of the sector’s [R...
Popular Sri Lanka born Indian comedian Bonda Mani passed away this morning at his house in Pozhichalur. He was suffering from ill-health for past few months as both his kidneys stopped to function. The 60-year-old actor was undergoing treatment for the last several months. He started his journey in Tamil cinema with K Bhagyaraj’s Povunu […]
Sri Lanka is to remember the victims of the deadly 2004 tsunami on Tuesday, 26th December. The public have been requested to observe 2-minutes silence between 9.25am and 9.27am in remembrance of the tsunami victims. Over 35,000 people were killed and at least 5000 others were reported missing following the Asian tsunami on 26th December […]
In a symphony of festive splendour, Sri Lanka Navy Christian Council, in collaboration with the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit and the Navy Band, orchestrated the Navy Christmas Carols 2023 at the Wave n' Lake Navy Hall, Welisara, on the 22nd of December 2023, under the theme "Silent Christmas, Silent Navy". At the invitation of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the event was held ...
By Hemantha Randunu, Shiran Ranasinghe and Sujeewa Thathsara The CID is to question former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, and Health Additional Secretary Saman Ratnayake along with several other officials in connection with the purchase of substandard Human Immunoglobulin. The CID last Monday arrested former Secretary to the Ministry of Health Janaka Sri Chandragupta and he […]
By Sujeeva Nivunhella reporting from London In a pivotal meeting last week, Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner in London, Rohitha Bogollagama, appealed for critical assistance from the UK’s Office of Lord Davies to bolster the aviation industry, enhance trade ties, and advance renewable energy initiatives between the two nations. The meeting, which took place between High Commissioner Bogollagama [R...
Banks exercise their legally-enshrined right to Parate Execution as a last resort and the overarching objective is the protection of depositors’ funds that have been lent to borrowers, the Sri Lanka Banks Association (SLBA) has said in a statement to the media. Responding to what it termed as lobbying by a group of defaulting borrowers […]
There is a difference between taking unpopular decisions and making dumb decisions. Taking the wicketkeeping gloves from Kumar Sangakkara in 2006 in Test match cricket was an unpopular decision. Backing Sanath Jayasuriya despite having scored one half-century in his first 50 ODIs was another unpopular decision. Handing the vice-captaincy of the national team to Mahela […]
A 16-member delegation from Sri Lanka’s parliament led by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene and including his spouse and son who is his public relations officer last week completed a five day visit to India from Dec. 16 -20. The delegation comprised one minister (Mr. Keheliya Rambukwella) nine government and opposition MPs and four member of […]
In a diplomatic ceremony held at the Presidential Secretariat, the newly appointed High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, on Friday presented his credentials to President Ranil Wickremesinghe, marking the official commencement of his tenure in Sri Lanka. His most recent assignment prior to the Sri Lankan posting was at the Embassy of […]