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‘I haven’t sought US visa for more than 15 years’ By Shamindra Ferdinando Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda yesterday (27) said that he had not applied for a visa to visit the US and was not planning to do so. He said so when The Island sought his response to him being designated by […]
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) says the special committee it appointed to review the Anti-Terrorism Bill, gazetted on the 22nd of March 2023, has observed that clauses 3,4,10,11,13,-14,15,16,28,30,31,36,82,-83,84,85, and 86 of the bill infringe upon the principles of the criminal justice system and are in contravention of the legal rights of the citizens. […]
Chief of Air Staff of the Indian Air Force (IAF), Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhary is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka on 01 May 2023 for an official visit on an invitation from Sri Lanka Air Force Chief, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana. Air Chief Marshal Chaudhary, who joined the Indian Air Force as a […]
Rex Clementine in Galle There are quite a few Cinderella stories in Sri Lankan cricket. Players with numerous economic hardships and challenges going onto become household names in the country thanks to their skill, commitment and perseverance is nothing new. We witnessed yet another such story yesterday as Nishan Madushka converted a maiden hundred […]
Friday 28th April, 2023 Ruling party MPs and their Opposition counterparts never see eye to eye on anything other than ways and means of feathering their nests. The national interest does not figure, at all, in their scheme of things. So, it is only natural that they are clashing over the IMF bailout, which is […]
DSI Samson Group, one of the leading business conglomerates and leading manufacturer of footwear and bicycle tyres in Sri Lanka, ceremonially inducted President’s counsel Uditha Egalahewa as the Chairman of the Group on 24th April 2023. He is one of three Independent Non-Executive Directors of the Group and also served as the Chairman of the […]
SriLankan Aviation College, the training arm of SriLankan Airlines, has etched a landmark partnership with the prestigious Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to bring highly coveted aviation programs to Sri Lanka and the region. This affiliation will greatly improve the accessibility to highly sought-after qualifications in aviation at a fraction of the cost as the programs can […]
As the Truly Sri Lankan Bank, Pan Asia Bank values employee engagement, especially when celebrating the nation’s rich heritage, the Sinhala & Tamil New Year. Recently, Pan Asia Bank held Sinhala and Tamil New Year festivities by upholding all the traditional customs while also respecting diversity and inclusion of all employees through many vibrant activities. […]
By Uditha Devapriya (with Uthpala Wijesuriya) Something always seems to compel me to return to Kurunegala. It’s a land of contrasts, contradictions, and convulsions. The heat, to be sure, can be unbearable, and in April it’s particularly so. Despite such niceties, though, I have visited it much more than any other place or region outside […]
By Emeritus Prof. Nimal Gunatilleke University of Peradeniya Chronological and Administrative/Legal History There has been a long-drawn-out legislative battle between the government bureaucracy and politically influential cultivators of seasonal cash crops over the Maha Kudugala Apple Farm lands since its opening up in the 1970s. A total extent of 126 ha consisting of three land […]
Powering the 89th annual Battle of the Saints, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank HNB PLC, reaffirmed its commitment as the official banking partner for the highly anticipated cricket encounter at the Sinhalese Sports Club on April 28, 29 and 30. The match will see the two leading Catholic schools, St. Josephs College and St. […]
Close to Rs. 1Bn to be invested for the construction of housing and ECDs in RPCs 500 families to be vested with new housing constructed to the tune of Rs. 2.5Mn per unit 19 early childhood development centres to benefit families in the estate sector The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) announced that nearly Rs. […]
By Hiram. H Senewiratne President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s recent comments in parliament on the CSE and debt restructuring have dampened investor sentiment to a degree, market analysts said. Consequently, some investors were prompted to sell off their shares across-the-board, which brought both CSE indices down.As a result the stock market did not show any steadiness yesterday, […]
The Marawila Branch of Sri Lanka Insurance was relocated on the 24th of April to no. 83A, Negombo Road, Marawila. The occasion was graced by the corporate management of Sri Lanka Insurance, Chandana L. Aluthgama – Chief Executive Officer, Rohitha Amarapala – Deputy General Manager – Human Resources and Employee Relations, Chaminda Gunasinghe – Deputy […]
The duty-free allowance given to expatriate workers at the airport will be increased from May 01, Minister of Labour Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara says.
The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) has instructed the Police to collect and dispose expired tear gas at Police stations across the island. Senior Police officers informed the committee that the process of disposing expired tear gas had commenced and that they will never be used. The Committee instructed the Police to dispose expired tear […]
Sri Lanka's economy is expected to shrink by 2% in 2023, its central bank said in an annual report on Thursday, as the country struggled to emerge from its worst financial crisis in decades.The post Sri Lanka’s economy to shrink by 2% in 2023, Central Bank says appeared first on Sri Lanka Breaking News and Top Headlines - ONLANKA News.
Sri Lanka’s top 4 batsmen completed a hundred today in the first innings of the 1st Test against Ireland, only the third such instance in Test history. It was first achieved in 2007 by India against Bangladesh in Mirpur when Dinesh Karthik, Wasim Jaffer, Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar made hundreds. Pakistan repeated the feat […]
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has requested President Ranil Wickremesinghe not to table the Anti-Terrorism Bill (ATB) in parliament, in its current format.
Sri Lankan Cricketer Kusal Mendis, on Thursday (April 27), scored his maiden double century in the first innings of the second Test match against Ireland.The post Cricket: Kusal Mendis scored maiden Test double century appeared first on Sri Lanka Breaking News and Top Headlines - ONLANKA News.
A preliminary discussion was held at the President’s Office yesterday (26), under the patronage of President’s Secretary, Mr. Saman Ekanayake, regarding the “UAE – Sri Lanka Business Forum and Trade Fair.”
The Annual Report of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) for the Year 2022 was presented today (27) to the President and Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies, Ranil Wickremesinghe by the Governor of the Central Bank, Dr. P Nandalal Weerasinghe.
The USAID s Sri Lanka Energy Project and the Asia Development Bank (ADB) have collaborated to launch the Sri Lanka National Chapter WePOWER to promote the advancement of women working in the country s local energy sector.
The Sri Lankan Government has rejected the United States’ decision to blacklist the Governor of North Western Province in Sri Lanka, Wasantha Karannagoda.The post Sri Lanka Government rejects United States decision to blacklist Wasantha Karannagoda appeared first on Sri Lanka Breaking News and Top Headlines - ONLANKA News.
Sri Lankan Cricketer Nishan Madushka scored his maiden double century in the second and final Test against Ireland today (April 27).The post Cricket: Double Century from Nishan Madushka appeared first on Sri Lanka Breaking News and Top Headlines - ONLANKA News.
Sri Lanka has expressed regret over the decision by the U.S. to designate Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda, the present Governor of the North Western Province, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. Foreign Minister Ali Sabry expressed Sri Lanka’s grave concerns associated with this decision to the U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung today (27 April […]
A preliminary discussion was held at the President s Office on Wednesday (April 26), under the patronage of Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake, to discuss the upcoming ÂUAE Â Sri Lanka Business Forum and Trade Fair.Â
The ‘United Arab Emirates – Sri Lanka Business Forum and Trade Fair’ organized jointly by The Federation of Sri Lanka Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the Sri Lanka Tourism Industry Board is scheduled to take place from October 20 to 29, 2023, at the RAK Exhibition Centre in the United Arab Emirates. A preliminary […]
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 10 persons for engaging in illegal harvesting of sea cucumber during search operations conducted off Kudirippu, Veththalakerni and Nagar Kovil in Jaffna on 26th April 2023. The operations also led to the seizure of 1040 sea cucumbers, 05 dinghies and diving gear. The apprehended persons are residents of Mannar, Vankalai […]
A heated exchange took place today over “donkeys” and “bastards” in Parliament. Foreign Minister Ali Sabry and Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MP Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam exchanged words over a statement made by the Minister yesterday. Rasamanickam accused the Foreign Minister of backing the word “kottiya” (tiger) being used on him yesterday. Respondin...