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India's High Commission in Sri Lanka has responded to earlier remarks China's ambassador in Colombo.
We all die. The goal isn’t to live forever; the goal is to create something that will. Chuck Palahnuik I felt very sad when I heard of the death of Ron Lewcock on August 13. He had not been his usual self ever since Barbara Sansoni Lewcock, his wife of 42 years, died just two […]
The health and happiness of a family unit – is a good indicator of a prosperous society. In 2020, keeping in line with this concept, the Health Promotion Bureau (HPB) of the Ministry of Health, together with UNFPA, Sri Lanka launched the “Happy Family” Initiative; a communications program aimed at training healthcare providers. The adult […]
SLID enters into strategic collaboration with TISL to launch ‘Business Against Corruption’ The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) recently entered into a strategic collaboration with Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) to launch an initiative under the theme ‘Business Against Corruption’. Under this theme, the two institutions will work together to facilitate and enable businesses to ...
Acting Secretary General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadheera has informed all Members of Parliament to participate for the special program conducted by the Governor of the Central Bank on “Sri Lanka’s current economic situation and way forward.” Organized as per the instructions of Speaker of Parliament, Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, this interactive discussion is scheduled to be […]
By A Special Sports Correspondent Former Royal College sportsman and Sri Lanka rugby star Summa Navaratnam is going strong at the age of 97 and is still involved in the Rugby Academy he formed in 2009.He makes it a point to visit the academy and goes there on most days, after lunch, around 2.30 pm. […]
Another round of discussions with the International Monetary Fund, with the aim of finding solutions to the financial crisis facing Sri Lanka, was held last Wednesday (24) at the President’s Office under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.President Wickremesinghe joined the meeting via zoom technology and both parties exchanged ideas in a positive manner. The […]
The orthopaedic ward of the Lady Ridgeway Children’s Hospital is in urgent need of critical surgical supplies. These are essential to make it less painful for children either recovering from broken bones or after surgeries to correct deformities. Anyone who has had the misfortune of having had a limb in a plaster of paris cast […]
Japan is seeking to organize a Sri Lanka creditors’ conference, hoping it could help solve the Sri Lanka’s debt crisis, but uncertainties cloud the outlook for any talks, three people with knowledge of the planning said according to a Tokyo datelined Reuters dispatch on Friday.Tokyo is open to hosting talks among all the creditor nations […]
The UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia, George Laryea-Adjei, who is currently on a visit to Sri Lanka, paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ali Sabry on 24 August, 2022.
Sri Lanka has one state employee for 14 people
Motorists see queues again as many filling stations have run out of fuel stocks.
Industry experts say 70% of government construction projects are on hold now.
Amidst signs of New Delhi s disappointment over Colombo s decision to allow a Chinese tracking vessel to dock in Hambantota, Sri Lanka s envoy in India called for building a new Âframework on how to deal with such maritime security concerns in the future.
India slammed the Chinese envoy in Sri Lanka accusing him of violating basic diplomatic etiquette. The reaction came after Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong had made comments critical of Sri Lanka’s neighbours. “We have noted the remarks of the Chinese Ambassador. His violation of basic diplomatic etiquette may be a personal trait or reflecting a larger […]
Afghanistan stun Sri Lanka in the opening match of the Asia Cup in Dubai today, Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the opening match of the Asia Cup at the Dubai International Stadium. Chasing a target of 106, Afghanistan reached the target with 59 balls to spare. Hazratullah Zazai hit an unbeaten 37 […]
Attorney-at-Law SSP Ruwan Gunasekera has been appointed as the Director Legal of Sri Lanka Police.
Suspects attempted to go through Green Channel - Customs
Coconut exports has risen 8% in the first 7 months of 2022 compared to a year earlier.
Sri Lanka is facing a looming food shortage after ban on fertilizer import
The generator at the Norochcholai coal power plant which malfunctioned on 15th August resulting in extended power cuts, has now resumed operations. The generator was earlier expected to resume operations on Monday. Unit 2 at the power plant was also undergoing scheduled maintenance work when Unit 1 broke down. Unit 3 was continuing to operate […]
By Easwaran Rutnam A court has cleared 5 Indonesian women after the Sri Lanka Police attempted to prosecute them for prostitution under the Brothel’s Ordinance. Lawyers said that after months of litigation, the court dismissed police attempts to incriminate the Indonesian victims of sex trafficking. Daily Mirror last November how the Indonesian women were rescued […]
The United Nations (UN) has noted an increase in abuse, exploitation and violence against children in Sri Lanka as a result of the economic crisis. George Laryea-Adjei, the UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia, told reporters that as the economic crisis continues to rattle Sri Lanka, it is the poorest, most vulnerable girls and boys […]
Minister of Power Energy Kanchana Wijesekera says the process of fuel distribution was reviewed and instructions were given to distribute additional stocks of all products across the island in the next three days.
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Public Security said that the Police launched a special operation from today (August 27) to crackdown on underworld criminal activities as many shooting incidents were reported and rise of underworld activities in the country.The post Sri Lanka Police to launch special operation to curb underworld activities appeared first on ONLANKA News :. Sri Lanka Breaking News Updates ...
UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia, George Laryea-Adjei, who was on a visit to Sri Lanka recently, says the devastating crisis for children in Sri Lanka is a cautionary tale for South Asia.
The United States, through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and in partnership with Save the Children, donated 320 tonnes of split yellow peas to nourish school children across Sri Lanka, a statement from the US embassy said.The post United States donates 3000 tonnes of food to feed Sri Lankan school children appeared first on ONLANKA News :. Sri Lanka Breaking News Updates - Latest News ...
Heavy rainfall exceeding 75-100 mm can be expected in Sabaragamu, Western, Uva and North Western Provinces