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The Secretary to the President, Saman Ekanayake, has directed the initiation of legal actions against the unauthorized conferment and utilization of national awards and honorary titles. It has been found out that individuals and non-governmental entities are bestowing awards, certificates, and titles falsely representing the prestigious national honours granted by the President to distinguished Sr...
Deputy Secretary of State of the United States of America Richard Verma undertook a visit to Sri Lanka from 22 - 23 February 2024. The visiting U.S. Deputy Secretary of State and delegation had extensive discussions with Foreign Minister Ali Sabry at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on further strengthening bilateral cooperation.
The United States Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma, who called on President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed appreciation for the efforts taken by the Sri Lankan Government to turn the economy around.
The United States Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma, who called on President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed appreciation for the efforts taken by the Sri Lankan Government to turn the economy around. During the discussions, the President outlined the progress of the debt restructuring, along with several key economic reforms measures, including […]
The U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, Richard Verma, who called on President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday (Feb.23), has expressed appreciation for the efforts taken by the Sri Lankan government to turn the economy around.
Major General Sathyapriya Liyanage, former Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Army, has joined the main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB).
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma, who is in Sri Lanka on an official visit, called on President Ranil Wickremesinghe this morning (Feb.23).
Diana Gamage, the Minister of State for Tourism emphasized the critical role of nightlife in driving economic growth, citing it as a cornerstone of the night economy.The post Nightlife will play a vital role in Sri Lanka’s economic growth and tourist experience appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Tharaka Balasuriya, Sri Lanka s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, spoke to WION s diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal on the sidelines of Raisina Dialogue 2024 in New Delhi.
Many fishermen in Rameswaram, India were upset over the detention of a fellow fisherman at jail in Sri Lanka for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line.
A spacecraft built and flown by Texas-based company Intuitive Machines landed near the south pole of the moon on Thursday, the first U.S. touchdown on the lunar surface in more than half a century and the first ever achieved by the private sector.The post Moon landing today: US clinches first touchdown in 50 years appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Rex Clementine at Dambulla Moments after his altercation with match officials following Sri Lanka’s loss in the third T-20 International at Dambulla, Wanindu Hasaranga was charged by Match Referee Chris Broad for bringing the game into disrepute. Hasaranga was disputing with the umpires for not calling a no ball after Kamindu Mendis faced a high […]
National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB), on Thursday (21), urged the public to use water sparingly due to the declining water levels in the rivers used as sources for piped drinking water. Anoja Kaluarachchi, Deputy General Manager of NWSDB said that they do not expect rains for at least two more months.Kaluarachchi said their […]
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) told officials from the Ministry of Finance that the state was suffering a substantial revenue loss due to a delay in imposing VAT on foreign digital and software providers. COPF Chairman Harsha de Silva, MP, said that had also created an unequal playing field for domestic digital and software […]
Sri Lanka’s inflation, measured by the National Consumer Price Index, increased to 6.5 percent in January from 4.2 percent reported in December 2023, the Department of Census and Statistics said on Wednesday. The department said the food inflation increased to 4.1 percent from 1.6 percent during the period while the inflation in the non-food category […]
By Hemantha Randunu The CID is to send a team of officers to Dubai in the coming days to facilitate the extradition of Uragaha Michael and several other underworld members who have recently been arrested in Dubai. Seven Sri Lankan underworld figures were arrested in Dubai on 21 February following a nightclub brawl.The team will […]
Friday 23rd February, 2024 The Mystery Mansion of Malwana is in the news again. Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe visited the supposedly ownerless palazzo, or rather the skeletal outlines thereof, the other day, and declared that it would be used to house a state institution after being renovated. The stately structure suffered an arson attack […]
by Neville Ladduwahetty The Urumaya Programme, aimed at resolving land ownership issues for over two million Sri Lankans, was officially launched on 5 February in Dambulla by Minister Harin Fernando. During the press briefing the Minister is reported to have stated: “The programme’s aim is to provide permanent land ownership solutions. Over 10,000 land licensees currently […]
Netherlands Alumni Association of Lanka (NAAL) has planned to conduct a networking event for their members and for those who are interested in joining the NAAL. NAAL is in operation in Sri Lanka for more than 50 years now and it provides a platform for those who have studied, followed any short course or attended […]
Accelerated lending sees loan book grow by Rs 56.8 billion in 3 months Deposits surge by Rs 109.4 billion in final quarter 12-month gross income up 21.82% to Rs 341.6 billion The Commercial Bank of Ceylon Group lent Rs 56.816 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023 at a monthly average of Rs 18.939 billion […]
A team of medical experts from the World Health Organization (WHO), specializing in leprosy, will arrive in Sri Lanka in March, said Director of the Anti-Leprosy Campaign (ALC) Prasad Ranaweera appearing in local TV on Wednesday. He said that the number of leprosy patients found in Sri Lanka has significantly increased in 2023 following a […]
At a time when international aid and medicinal supplies are imperative for Sri Lanka, upon an urgent request for assistance from Ambassador of Sri Lanka in Washington D.C. Mahinda Samarasinghe and the Mission, the support of three renowned U.S. NGOs was generously extended on an in-kind basis to the people of Sri Lanka. The most […]
The Sri Lankan government has held the 37th Session of the Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific (APRC) organized by the Food and Agriculture Organisation, yet it appears to be unaware of the challenges faced by local farmers, says the Movement for Land and Agricultural Reform (MONLAR). The APRC was held in Colombo from […]
By Rathindra Kuruwita Over 50 percent of Sri Lankan exports to Thailand are gems, and Sri Lanka doesn’t face any trade barriers when exporting precious stones, Subhashini Abeysinghe, says Research Director at Verité Research. Commenting on the recent free trade agreement between the two nations, she said in a recent television interview that Thailand imported […]
State Minister of Tourism Diana Gamage says Sri Lanka needs to have a better night life to attract more tourists. She said that there needs to be more entertainment in the beach areas that continue late into the night. The State Minister also called for restaurants in Colombo to be open till very late and […]
The Supreme Court has dismissed an attempt by a British woman to block moves by Sri Lankan authorities to deport her. It was reported that Kayleigh Fraser had challenged the move and sought an order to quash the decision of the Department of Immigration and Emigration to deport her in an arbitrary manner. The Attorney […]
Sri Lanka’s newly appointed T20I captain Wanindu Hasaranga was left fuming after a non-no-ball call by Lyndon Hannibal cost his side the opportunity to register a clean sweep in the three-match T20I series on Wednesday at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. With 19 needed to win off the last over, the hosts looked firmly placed […]
Mrs. Diana Gamage, the Minister of State for Tourism emphasized the critical role of nightlife in driving economic growth, citing it as a cornerstone of the night economy. She underscored that the night economy accounts for a substantial 70% of a country’s revenue, illustrating its significant contribution to national finances.
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Johnston Fernando said today that the complaint made by the late State Minister Sanath Nishantha's wife regarding the death of her husband must be investigated soon.The post Johnston Fernando requests immediate probe into Sanath Nishantha’s death appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.