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- Civil Society Condemns Abuse Of ICCPR (Category: Breaking News)
- Online Safety Bill & Anti-Terror Bill – Law Making To End Democracy & Fundamental Rights Of Sri... (Category: Breaking News)
- Saying No To Authoritarian Governance (Category: Breaking News)
- Stop Intimidating The Judiciary, End Undermining Democracy, Hold Elections! (Category: Breaking News)
The UN Human Rights Committee will hold its upcoming session from 27 February to 24 March, during which it will review Egypt, Turkmenistan, Zambia, Peru, Sri Lanka and Panama. The six parties are among the 173 members of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. They are required to undergo regular reviews by the […]
- UN experts call on Sri Lanka to suspend ‘Yukthiya’ anti-drug operation (Category: Breaking News)
- Impunity in Sri Lanka to be raised at UN Human Rights Council (Category: Breaking News)
- UN raises concerns over two Bills in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s 6th Periodic Review under the ICCPR to be held in Geneva (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Cricket recorded a net profit of Rs. 6.3 billion during the year 2022, recording the highest annual net income earned by the institution in its entire history. This record marks a 3-fold year-on-year increase compared to the Rs. 2.1 billion of net profits earned in 2021. The latest growth in net income was […]
- Sri Lanka Cricket demands Rs. 2 billion from Arjuna (Category: Breaking News)
- Excise duty on liquor and cigarettes increased (Category: Breaking News)
- Union Assurance is the Trailblazing Life Insurer of Sri Lanka, Setting New Standards in 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Four paratroopers injured during Independence Day rehearsals (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka, amongst five other countries, is due to be reviewed in the upcoming session of the United Nations Human Rights Committee on the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).
The Election Commission of Sri Lanka is scheduled to meet tomorrow (24 Feb.) in order to make a decision as to whether or not the 2023 Local Government (LG) election can be held on 09 March as scheduled.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) recorded a net profit of Rs. 6.3 billion for the year 2022, making this the highest annual net income earned by the institution in its entire history.
A 10-member experts committee has been appointed by Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe to draft a new constitution for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Patali Champika Ranawaka has written to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) office in Sri Lanka, questioning whether the recently introduced electricity tariffs and the fuel price hike is in accordance with the IMF criteria.
57 persons, including the convener of the Inter-University Students Federation (IUSF) Wasantha Mudalige, have been arrested for forcibly entering the Education Ministry in Pelawatte, Battaramulla.The post Wasantha Mudalige arrested during student monks’ protest inside Education Ministry appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Wasantha Mudalige and 56 arrestees remanded until February 27 (Category: Breaking News)
- Wasantha Mudalige arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- Wasantha Mudalige and 61 others granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
- Mudalige among over 50 arrested at Education Ministry (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister for Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says that the stock of equipment imported for the purpose of repairing a machine at the Cancer Hospital, which was held up without clearance by the Sri Lanka Customs, has been released immediately.
A writ petition filed by retired Sri Lanka Army Colonel W. M. R. Wijesundara seeking an order quashing the decision of the Election Commission to hold the Local Government elections was postponed to the 11th of May for further consideration, by the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka.The post Petition against holding Local Government Election postponed to May 11th appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest ...
- NPP’s Petition against postponement of Local Government Election fixed for consideration (Category: Breaking News)
- Writ petition against holding Local Government Election postponed to February 23 (Category: Breaking News)
- All steps taken to hold Local Government Election – Election Commission tells Supreme Court (Category: Breaking News)
- Petition seeking to postpone Local Government Election to be taken up on February 23 (Category: Breaking News)
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stresses that committing to specific and credible financing assurances for Sri Lanka is Âmost urgentÂ.
A 30-year-old suspect has been gunned down while in Police custody, Sri Lanka Police reported.
Qatar and Sri Lanka have embarked on significant developments in bilateral relations this year, and seek to further boost cooperation in areas that matter to both countries, Ambassador of Sri Lanka H.E. Mohamed Mafaz Mohideen has said.
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The Supreme Court has deferred the hearing of the writ petition filed by retired Army Colonel W.M.R. Wijesundara seeking a court order to postpone the 2023 Local Government Election until March 11.
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe told Parliament today (February 23) that the National Election Commission has not legally declared an Election, therefore there is no question of a postponement and also there are no funds to conduct an election.The post No Election, No Funds, Local Government Election not legally declared – Sri Lanka President appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Late...
- Election Commission has not legally decided on election date  President (Category: Breaking News)
- Presidential Election to be held first, Sri Lankan President informs cabinet (Category: Breaking News)
- President has no right to express opinion on legality of Local Government Election – Anura (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President confirms upcoming Election and Power Decentralization plans (Category: Breaking News)
Member of Parliament Nimal Lanza has questioned how the 2023 Local Government (LG) election can be held, if officials of the Election Commission of Sri Lanka continue to act unlawfully.
The Colombo District Court today (23 Feb.) issued two injunction orders on former Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) chairman President Maithripala Sirisena and party s General Secretary Dayasiri Jayasekara.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed a special committee to investigate the reports claiming that telecommunication towers are harming the Sri Maha Bodhiya.
A 37-year-old sergeant serving for Sri Lanka Air Force was arrested by Police for stealing a weapon and ammunition from the Ratmalana Air Force Base armoury.The post Sergeant arrested for stealing weapon, ammo from Ratmalana Air Force Base armoury appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sergeant arrested over firearm ammo missing from Ratmalana SLAF base (Category: Breaking News)
- Police Sergeant dead after being assaulted by protesters in Kebithigollewa (Category: Breaking News)
- Flight Sergeant W.H.K. Dishantha Most Outstanding Airman (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Air Force 60th anniversary celebrations commence on a grand scale at Ratmalana (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka can use the WhatsApp messaging service and go out at night again after having his bail for rape charges varied.The post Sydney court lifts curfew for Danushka Gunathilaka appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sexual assault case against cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka adjourned for evidence to be collated (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Cricket hires new lawyers for Dhanushka Gunathilaka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka accused of rape returns to court as new details emerge (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka allowed back on social media after court ruling (Category: Breaking News)
The incumbent President has decided not to place his signature on the verdicts delivered by any court of law in Sri Lanka to implement the capital punishment handed down to defendants, the Attorney General informed the Supreme Court today.
By Noah Berman A wave of darkness engulfed Pakistan on January 24 as its aging power grid strained to meet the country’s demand for electricity. The massive outage was the latest in a series of blackouts that have become a chronic symptom of Pakistan’s ailing and climate-vulnerable economy, under duress from devastating natural disasters, a colossal […]
- Pakistan: Imran Khan’s high-stakes election gamble (Category: Breaking News)
- Does The Proposed Contempt Of Court Bill Amount To 23rd Amendment To The Constitution? (Category: Breaking News)
- China’s space success linked with its larger political, diplomatic goals: Report (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian embassy in Kuwait organises beach cleaning drive, 500 volunteers take part (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka can use the WhatsApp messaging service and go out at night again in Australia after having his bail for rape charges varied. Gunathilaka, 31, applied to vary his bail in Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court today. He is facing four counts of sexual intercourse without consent and has not yet […]
- Trial of rape-accused Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka hit by delay (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka attempting to reach settlement with rape victim (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to take stern action if Danushka found guilty (Category: Breaking News)
- Gunathilaka appears in court via video link to face sex assault charges (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga has leapfrogged Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan to the top of the T20I bowling rankings, as a consequence of Rashid taking only four wickets in three matches against UAE last week. For UAE, Muhammad Waseem rose six places to seventh in the T20I batting list, after scoring 199 runs at an average of […]
- Covid and injury causes major setbacks for Sri Lanka ahead of Asia Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Former UK PM David Cameron holds talks with RW (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka makes u-turn and decides to remain middle-income country (Category: Breaking News)
- Match fees of Sri Lanka Women’s cricket team increased (Category: Breaking News)
Wanindu Hasaranga, Sri Lanka s ace leg-spinner, managed to reclaim his reign at the top of ICC Men s T20I Bowling Ranking.
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka can use the WhatsApp messaging service and go out at night again after having his bail for rape charges varied.
The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has issued a letter of approval to India’s Adani Green Energy Limited for the two wind power plants to be set up in Mannar and Pooneryn at a total investment of USD 442 million.The post BOI approval granted for two wind power plants by India’s Adani Group appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- BOI approval for two wind power plants by India s Adani Group (Category: Breaking News)
- BOI grants approval to Adani Group for installation of two wind power plants in Mannar and Poone... (Category: Breaking News)
- BoI issues letter approving Adani’s renewable energy project (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka grants Adani Green Energy provisional approvals for wind projects (Category: Breaking News)
The Board of Investment (BoI) of Sri Lanka has issued a letter of approval to India’s Adani Green Energy Limited, for the two wind power plants to be set up in Mannar and Pooneryn at a total investment of USD 442 Million. Accordingly, the wind power plant in Mannar will operate at a capacity of […]
- BOI approval for two wind power plants by India s Adani Group (Category: Breaking News)
- BOI approval granted for two wind power plants by India’s Adani Group (Category: Breaking News)
- A Power Project In The Dark; RTI Voices Concern Regarding Transparency Around The Adani ‘Green E... (Category: Breaking News)
- India s Adani Green Energy given provisional approval for two wind projects (Category: Breaking News)
By Sanath Nanayakkare The prospects for lightening the debt burden of low-income countries such as Sri Lanka will become clearer at the G20 meeting to be held in Bengaluru, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said in Colombo on Tuesday. He said so referring to the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting under the G20 Indian […]
- India greatly sensitive to needs of Lanka – PM Modi (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt restructuring making progress in countries outside G20 framework - IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- G20 advocate swift resolution of Sri Lanka’s debt situation and strengthen global debt collabora... (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan seeks to organize SL creditors’ conference: Will China attend? (Category: Breaking News)
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