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Steel prices up 350-pct, tiles up 300-pct and some fittings up 500-pct
The Director General of Health Services has confirmed another six Covid-19 related deaths for yesterday (August 24).
Three months' bill was closed at 30.00/30 percent on Thursday down from 31.00/32.00 percent
Power cuts of 1 hours and 40 minutes between 01.00 pm and 06.00 pm and 1 hour 20 minutes from 06.00pm to 10.00 pm.
- Sri Lanka schedules power cuts of 3 hours for August 27, 28 (Category: Breaking News)
- How long will power cuts be? (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)
ASPI lost 183 points
- Sri Lanka’s NTB profits down 12-pct in March quarter (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s People’s Leasing net down 37-pct in March (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Haycarb March net up on forex gains (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sells Rs80bn in mostly 3-month bills, down 18bp (Category: Breaking News)
Former Parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake who is serving time for contempt of court apologised to the court via an affidavit today (August 25).The post Ranjan Ramanayake sends an affidavit apologizing for contempt of court appeared first on ONLANKA News :. Sri Lanka Breaking News Updates - Latest News in Sri Lanka.
- Ranjan Ramanayake to decide whether to apologize for contempt of court (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranjan Ramanayake signs documents for Pardon (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan President’s Secretary signs documents to release Ranjan Ramanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranjan Ramanayake sentenced to jail for contempt of court (Category: Breaking News)
‘Aragalaya’ Activist Senadhi Guruge who was arrested for abducting and assaulting two Sri Lanka Army intelligence officers remanded until September 02, 2022, by the Fort Magistrate's Court today (August 25).The post ‘Aragalaya’ activist Senadhi Guruge remanded appeared first on ONLANKA News :. Sri Lanka Breaking News Updates - Latest News in Sri Lanka.
- Sri Lanka Police arrested more ‘Aragalaya’ activists (Category: Breaking News)
- Aragalaya activist Senadhi Guruge arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- Aragalaya activist Senadhi Guruge remanded (Category: Breaking News)
- Activist Dhaniz Ali further remanded (Category: Breaking News)
As of August 23 more than six million vehicles have signed up for the QR system.
- Sri Lanka orders additional fuel stocks to smooth distribution amid shortage fears (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to fully implement QR code system in fuel rationing from Aug. 1 (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka IOC suspends Sri Lanka’s fuel token system (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka started issuing fuel only for National Fuel Pass holders from today (August 1) (Category: Breaking News)
By Easwaran Rutnam UN human rights chief Michele Bachelet is to return home as her term ends next week. The outgoing UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, who had turned down a second term in office, said that she will go back home to Chile. “As a woman and a lifelong feminist, I want to […]
- Sri Lanka tells UN not to interfere in China’s domestic issues (Category: Breaking News)
- UN urges Sri Lanka to advance reconciliation and justice (Category: Breaking News)
- Taiwan calls for Dalai Lama’s visit to Taipei during celebrations of Tibet Democracy Day (Category: Breaking News)
- UN rights chief’s first visit to China seems to be ‘wasted historic opportunity’ (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankans who have so far obtained only 2 Covid vaccine doses have been warned that they are not fully safe and need to obtain the third dose. Health authorities said that the effectiveness of the first two doses would have reduced by now. The Health Ministry said that the public must obtain the booster […]
- The COVID vaccine: Keep it simple, stupid (Category: USA, Arkansas)
- The COVID vaccine: Keep it simple, stupid (Category: USA, Arkansas)
- The COVID vaccine: Keep it simple, stupid (Category: USA, Arkansas)
- AstraZeneca withdraws Covid-19 vaccine citing low demand (Category: Breaking News)
“If the parliamentarians can’t ensure our rights, then we might as well do it ourselves."
- Strong Message (Category: Business)
- Women's rights to be discuss at UNHRC session (Category: Breaking News)
- Of human rights fig leaves (Category: Breaking News)
- Winning the global battle (Category: Breaking News)
The World Health Organization (WHO) has pledged essential medical supplies worth USD 4 million to Sri Lanka. The pledge was made by WHO Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in a congratulatory message to President Ranil Wickremesinghe on being appointed President, the President’s Media Division said. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus had said that the WHO recognised […]
- Sri Lanka to import over 92 million eggs from India (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka appeals to UK to lift travel advisory (Category: Breaking News)
- National anthem to be sung in Tamil at 75th Independence anniversary celebrations (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala’s son gets SLFP organiser post (Category: Breaking News)
The Colombo Magistrate s Court today ordered to remand until September 01 a woman who was arrested in relation to the incident of pushing a group of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) supporters into the Beira Lake at Slave Island on May 09.
Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus pledged essential medical supplies worth USD 4 million to Sri Lanka, the President s Media Division (PMD) says.
WHO is in the process of procuring medical supplies in collaboration with WHO’s Regional and Country Offices.
- Dengue cases steadily rising in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Mobile Awareness (Category: Business)
- Health Sourcing (Category: Business)
- Immigrant Health (Category: Business)
On August 13, Ramanayake signed an affidavit apologising for the charges against him.
- Ranjan Ramanayake signs documents for Pardon (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan President’s Secretary signs documents to release Ranjan Ramanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranjan Ramanayake released from Welikada prison on ‘Conditional Presidential Pardon’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranjan Ramanayake to decide whether to apologize for contempt of court (Category: Breaking News)
Ramaphosa noted that South Africa attaches great importance to its relationship with Sri Lanka.
- Government land policy is fair- Keheliya (Category: Breaking News)
- Bond Auction (Category: Business)
- ‘SL will implement home-grown solution’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Market Flavour (Category: Business)
Dhaka [Bangladesh], August 10 (ANI): Despite being part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative and enjoying growth in trade and investments, Bangladesh refuses to be China’s lackey. Recently, when Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed his desire to visit Dhaka in the first week of August, his Bangladeshi counterpart AK Abdul Momen categorically asked him […]
- Wage Rage (Category: Business)
- Bangladesh hopeful Sri Lanka will repay $ 200 million debt within timeframe (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in trade discussions after 19 years (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese companies involved in tax evasion, fraud in Bangladesh (Category: Breaking News)
Companies that do not comply may face lose German business partners
- Sri Lanka smaller exporters at higher risk from German human rights supply chain law (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to face human rights rules on exports to Germany from Jan 23 (Category: Breaking News)
- Business Proposal (Category: Business)
- Rights Report (Category: Business)
Approved condominiums, mixed development projects, approved hotels and government projects
- How long can runners' blades be? (Category: Technology)
- NCAA still planning on holding hockey regional in Fargo this season (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- NCAA still planning on holding hockey regional in Fargo this season (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- NCAA still planning on holding hockey regional in Fargo this season (Category: USA, North Dakota)
[…]The post Sri Lanka’s PTA: The Anti-Terrorism Law That Promotes Terrorism appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Anti-Terrorism Bill Terrifies The Public (Category: Breaking News)
- Hate Speech: The Real “Legal Black Hole” In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Endangering National Security’ – A Trojan Horse To Erode Human Rights! (Category: Breaking News)
- Counter Terrorism Bill To Create A Security State; Impacting On Rights (Category: Breaking News)
"Nearly 50 buses were burnt down. We informed the the police chief several times."
The committee appointed to investigate whether the Military and State Intelligence services have failed to suppress the incidents of May 09 has concluded the evidence hearing.The post May 09 incidents: Committee concludes evidence examination – Report to be given to Sri Lanka President appeared first on ONLANKA News :. Sri Lanka Breaking News Updates - Latest News in Sri Lanka.
- Sri Lanka appoints committee for repatriation of refugees from India – statement (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Government to go ahead with privatising SLT despite ‘NO’ from S.O.C. on National Secur... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sectoral Oversight Committee on National Security recommends not to privatise Sri Lanka Telecom (Category: Breaking News)
- 101,362 tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka in the first 15 days of 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Ranil’s Perilous Authoritarian Alternative appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Aragalaya’s Unfinished Business (Category: Breaking News)
- The Road Ahead For RW & Aragalaya (Category: Breaking News)
- Economics Of Recovery & Politics Of Reconciliation (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF’s Prescription: Panacea Or Palliative? (Category: Breaking News)
"We have informed the Chinese government [of] the need to restructure [the debt]."
- Sri Lanka has more debt discussions with China, India: President (Category: Breaking News)
- China asked to share copies of letter on Sri Lanka debt restructuring (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan to organise creditors’ conference for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan, India and France launch creditors meeting on Sri Lanka debt (Category: Breaking News)
Private Bus Owners Association has filed a complaint with the European Union s office and the OHCHR s office in Colombo, with regard to the buses torched on the 09th of May amidst nationwide unrest that broke out following the attacks on anti-government protest sites in Colombo.
Sri Lanka’s leading Cosmetic and Aesthetic Physician Dr. Sarah Fazy’s clinic 360 Wellness turned one. It is her belief that real beauty comes with balance and that is the epitome of what 360 Wellness is all about – the balance of beauty both within and visible on the outside. Dr. Cherry as she is fondly […]
- Ninewells Family Wellness opens in Flower Road (Category: Breaking News)
- Indonesia hands over package worth LKR 2.5 million to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- India hands over Dornier 228 aircraft to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Australian Cricket Team enjoys signature hospitality at Cinnamon Grand Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
Exclusive athleisure clothing brand IZY by Sri Lankan cricketing star Isuru Udana officially partnered with Daraz Mall, launching a collection of casual, comfortable clothing for men and women on Sri Lanka’s leading e-commerce marketplace. The collection, comprising unique designs of men’s gym t-shirts and armcuts as well as ladies’ gym crop tops, was launched in […]
- ‘Daraz Golf Monthly Medal’ tees off this week (Category: Breaking News)
- Airtel Lanka official telecommunications partner for Daraz 11.11 (Category: Breaking News)
- Dilly & Carlo lights up the holidays with the festive collection (Category: Breaking News)
- Concerns raised over arrests by cops in civilian clothing (Category: Breaking News)
The generator at the Norochcholai coal power plant which malfunctioned earlier this month, will resume operations on Monday, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said. The breakdown in Unit 1 of the Norochcholai coal power plant was reported on 15th August resulting in extended power cuts. Unit 2 at the power plant was also undergoing scheduled […]
- Chinese engineers in Sri Lanka for urgent maintenance of Norochcholai (Category: Breaking News)
- Another breakdown at Norochcholai coal power plant (Category: Breaking News)
- Breakdown at Norochcholai coal power plant fixed (Category: Breaking News)
- Another breakdown at Norochcholai coal power plant (Category: Breaking News)
A circular making it mandatory for state sector workers to remit a certain sum of dollars to Sri Lanka monthly after travelling overseas on no pay leave was issued by the Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilisation and National Policies.The post Circular issued for state sector workers on taking no-pay leave for foreign jobs appeared first on ONLANKA News :. Sri Lanka Breaking News Updates - Lates...
- Some 2,000 state employees went abroad on five-year no-pay leave (Category: Breaking News)
- Leave of Ceylon Electricity Board employees cancelled (Category: Breaking News)
- Circular on Dress Code for Sri Lankan Government workers from next week (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Government offers Local or Foreign no-pay leaves for Government officials (Category: Breaking News)
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