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Talks with IMF delegation: Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena told an International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Peter Breuer and Masahiro Nozaki that the country’s social security net had to be strengthened.The Prime Minister’s Media Division has said the country is facing the worst-ever economic and social crisis since Independence. The Prime Minister told the […]
- Preliminary round of IMF discussion with Sri Lanka ended in a positive mode (Category: Breaking News)
- Anger over Lib's PM 'dog' tweet (Category: South Australia)
- Greek Presentation (Category: Business)
- Sri Lankan Prime Minister begins talks with visiting IMF team in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Navy personnel have intercepted an Indian trawler with 06 Indian fishermen, while poaching in Sri Lanka s waters off Talaimannar, via the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL).
- Indian Flavour (Category: Business)
- Outpost Colleges (Category: Business)
- Stone stitching (Category: Technology)
- New Wave (Category: Business)
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved power cuts lasting 3 hours tomorrow (Monday). Accordingly, the power cuts will be for 01 hour and 40 minutes during the day and 01 hour and 20 minutes at night in most areas. The daily power cuts had been reduced to just one hour at […]
- No power cuts during the weekend (Category: Breaking News)
- PUCSL makes u-turn and approves further power cuts (Category: Breaking News)
- No power cuts on 11th and 14th August (Category: Breaking News)
- Power cuts reduced to one hour at night (Category: Breaking News)
By Easwaran Rutnam Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Leader and former President Maithripala Sirisena exposed SLFP member and Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva saying he had misled the party. Sirisena said that Nimal Siripala de Silva had told the SLFP Central Working Committee that the party must accept portfolios only if there is an all-party […]
- Maithripala and Dayasiri ordered to appear in court (Category: Breaking News)
- Independent group yet to inform President on nominees for PM (Category: Breaking News)
- SLFP did not approve MPs joining Cabinet (Category: Breaking News)
- SLFP decides not to accept Cabinet posts (Category: Breaking News)
Chief of Defense Staff, General Shavendra Silva, was today bestowed with the honorary title of ‘Mahamanya Prathapadhi-keshwara’ by the Asgiri Maha Viharaya. The honorary title was bestowed on the Chief of Defense Staff in Kandy today. During the war he was appointed as the Brigade Commander of the Air Mobile Brigade and in August 2006 […]
- Army Chief Shavendra Silva promoted to General (Category: Breaking News)
- Army Chief Shavendra Silva promoted to General (Category: Breaking News)
- Army Chief Shavendra Silva promoted to General (Category: Breaking News)
- General Shavendra Silva to step down as Army Commander (Category: Breaking News)
The results of the G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination 2021 have been released a short while ago, the Department of Examination announced.The post 2021 A/L exam results released appeared first on ONLANKA News :. Sri Lanka Breaking News Updates - Latest News in Sri Lanka.
- 2021 G.C.E. Ordinary Level exam results released (Category: Breaking News)
- Department of Examinations announced dates of Scholarship Exam, O/L, A/L (Category: Breaking News)
- 2023 Ordinary Level exam begins today in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Results of 2022 (2023) G.C.E. O/L exam released (Category: Breaking News)
The Director General of Health Services has confirmed another two Covid-19 related deaths for yesterday (Aug. 27).
This week 4.7 million kilograms were offered for sale.
- Sri Lanka’s Low Grown tea price slip in August 1-week sale (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka low-grown tea prices slips in June second week sale (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lank tea sharply up in rupee terms after currency collapse (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka low-grown tea prices rise in July third week sale (Category: Breaking News)
Fuel shortages drive power cuts despite coal plant
- Sri Lanka schedules power cuts of 3 hours for August 27, 28 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka schedules power cuts of three hours for August 26 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka schedules power cuts of 3 hours for August 25 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka schedules three hour power cuts for August 24 (Category: Breaking News)
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says it has approved power cuts of 3 hours for tomorrow (August 29).
Sri Lanka Police has sought public assistance in identifying several more suspects who are accused of forcibly entering the premises of the Presidential Secretariat and damaging its properties.
Veteran Sri Lankan cinematographer Donald Karunaratne has passed away at the age of 77 in Los Angeles, United States.
24 companies from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, USA, China, India, Russia, UK, Malaysia, Norway and the Philippines have submitted proposals for the Expressions of Interest (EOI) to engage in the petroleum business in Sri Lanka, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera said.The post 24 companies submit proposals to engage in petroleum business in Sri Lanka appeared first on ONLANKA News :. Sri La...
- 24 foreign companies submit proposals to engage in petroleum business in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign companies make offers to import and sell fuel in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- United Petroleum enters Sri Lanka’s fuel market, secures supply contract (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka approves law to liberalize petroleum imports (Category: Breaking News)
Requests the public not to distress unnecessarily
- Gas muzzlers (Category: Technology)
- Why 'feed' a car? (Category: Technology)
- 'Miracle material' (Category: Technology)
- Gas Only (Category: Business)
But now even without the bridging financing we are managing the situation
- Sri Lanka will have to manage with available dollar inflows, not bridging finance: CB Governor (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka monthly imports fall to 11-year low in July 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka in talks with India finance minister on fresh trade credits and re-structuring (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka continues monetary financing of imports, pegging after ‘running out’ of reserves (Category: Breaking News)
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- Sri Lanka says China survey ship can dock in its port (Category: Breaking News)
- China defends military ship visit to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka asks China to defer arrival of ship after India objects (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka says Chinese military survey ship will port only to refuel (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is sending trained nurses to work in hospitals in the United Kingdom. Foreign Minister Ali Sabry awarded letters of appointment to a group of Sri Lankan trained nurses who are scheduled to begin their employment at hospitals in the United Kingdom. This is the first batch of trained nurses under the programme implemented […]
- Sri Lanka appeals to UK to lift travel advisory (Category: Breaking News)
- SLTDA offers temporary registration for homeowners in Kandy (Category: Breaking News)
- Concerns raised over arrests by cops in civilian clothing (Category: Breaking News)
- New Zealand assures Sri Lanka continuous assistance (Category: Breaking News)
The daily power cuts have been reduced to one hour at night, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said today. The PUCSL said that the power cut for today (Sunday) will be enforced only at night and will be limited to one hour. The power cut for today has been reduced to one […]
- Wind causes power cut (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Riddle of big power failure (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Power cuts continue tomorrow - CEB (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka announces 1 hour to 2 hours 15 mins power cuts from June 13-19 (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post War On China? – VI: India & The US: Forward Policy & The Brzezinskian Project appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- War On China? – III: Pivot To East (Category: Breaking News)
- To Be Or Not To Be (A US Military Base) (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Challenges: Economic Recovery, Political Devolution – II (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Past Is Prologue For China (Category: Breaking News)
Coal plant re-connected amid low demand Sunday
- Strategic Power (Category: Business)
- Fire Power (Category: Business)
- Power Push (Category: Business)
- Coal Load (Category: Business)
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says that power cuts for today have been reduced to one hour only in the night (peak hours) due to lower demand and resumption of operations at the coal power plant.
- No power cuts until further notice (Category: Breaking News)
- Lights coming back on after power outage in Rankin County (Category: USA, Mississippi)
- Lights coming back on after power outage in Rankin County (Category: USA, Mississippi)
- Lights coming back on after power outage in Rankin County (Category: USA, Mississippi)
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera says that 24 companies from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, USA, China, India, Russia, UK, Malaysia, Norway and the Philippines have submitted proposals for the EOIs to engage in the petroleum business in Sri Lanka.
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- Yoruba People & Culture (Category: Breaking News)
- Prospects For Global Capitalism: 2023 & After (Category: Breaking News)
- Just Rewards For Hard Work (Category: Breaking News)
- The Ugly New Face Of Terrorism (Category: Breaking News)
Companies from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, USA, China, India, Russia, UK, Malaysia, Norway and the Philippines
India on Saturday hit back at China for alleging that it was Âinterfering in Sri Lanka s internal affairs, firmly telling Beijing that what Colombo needs now was Âsupport, not unwanted pressure or unnecessary controversies to serve another country s agenda.
By Easwaran Rutnam Several foreign companies have made offers to import and sell fuel in Sri Lanka. Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera said that 24 company’s from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, USA, China, India, Russia, UK, Malaysia, Norway and the Philippines have submitted proposals for the Expression of Interest (EOI) to engage in […]
- CEB officials placed on compulsory leave (Category: Breaking News)
- Kanchana insists revision of CEB tariffs a must (Category: Breaking News)
- Claims of a 10-hour power cut in 2023 rubbished (Category: Breaking News)
- Solar energy proposed to counter high electricity tariffs (Category: Breaking News)
Power cuts to depend on hydro and other fuel
- Strategic Power (Category: Business)
- Fire Power (Category: Business)
- Power Push (Category: Business)
- Coal Load (Category: Business)
Sri Lanka ranks 06th among the countries suffering from child malnutrition,UNICEF said.The post Sri Lanka ranks 06th in the World in Child Malnutrition appeared first on ONLANKA News :. Sri Lanka Breaking News Updates - Latest News in Sri Lanka.
- Video: Lunchtime 06th March 2015 Clip 01 (Category: Video)
- Video: Lunchtime 06th March 2015 Clip 04 (Category: Video)
- Video: Lunchtime 06th March 2015 Clip 02 (Category: Video)
- Video: Lunchtime 06th March 2015 Clip 05 (Category: Video)
Body of an unidentified man was washed ashore on the Kalutara beach yesterday evening (August 27), police said.The post Another unidentified dead body found in Kalutara beach appeared first on ONLANKA News :. Sri Lanka Breaking News Updates - Latest News in Sri Lanka.
- Two inmates at Galle Prison died, 05 hospitalised due to unidentified illness (Category: Breaking News)
- Unidentified body washes ashore at Kalutara (Category: Breaking News)
- Another Unidentified dead body found in Galle Face beach in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Unidentified dead body found on the beach in Dikkowita with limbs tied (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Navy has detained 6 Indian fishermen for poaching in Sri Lankan waters, off Talaimannar. According to the Navy, the Indians were detained last night (27th) during a special operation launched to prevent Indians from poaching in Sri Lankan waters. During the operation the Navy seized an Indian trawler and detained 06 Indian […]
- Sri Lanka releases Indian fishermen (Category: Breaking News)
- Fishers released, allege brutality by SL - Indian media (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka releases all Indian fishermen (Category: Breaking News)
- SL Navy detains fishing boats near IMBL (Category: Breaking News)
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