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A group of Sri Lankan asylum seekers on an isolated British island territory have told UN investigators they feel unsafe and forgotten, as they reported sexual assaults and harassment of children, as well as self-harm and suicide attempts. Inspectors from the UN’s refugee agency visited Diego Garcia, in the Indian Ocean, to check on their […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe had brief discussions with tourists in Galle and Unawatuna and also met local visitors and businessmen in the area to look at ways at enhancing tourist facilities. President Ranil Wickremesinghe embarked on an observation tour in the Tangalle and Galle areas, Saturday, underscoring the Government’s commitment to enhancing tourist facilities, the President’s [&#...
By Rathindra Kuruwita A National People’s Power (NPP) administration will not do anything that will undermine Indian security, but it will maintain economic and political relations with China, the NPP delegation to India told Indian officials, JVP/NPP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said in an interview with Sirasa TV, on Thursday (15). In his first interview […]
… no discussions related to China during meetings with Indian officials By Rathindra Kuruwita The National Peoples’ Power (NPP) delegation that recently visited India had not discussed anything related to China during its meetings with Indian officials, academics and researchers, Secretary of the National People’s Power (NPP) and former Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe said. […...
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Sri Lanka's economy is expected to keep growing in 2024 and gradually reach its potential over the medium term, according to the Central Bank's latest report on monetary policy.The post Central Bank of Sri Lanka says annual economic growth expected to turn positive in 2024 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
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Dr. Elias Joseph Jeyarajah, represented the Global Tamil Forum (GTF) at the recent launch of district level workshops for ‘National Conversation’ based on the Himalaya Declaration. The first inter-religious coordination committee promoting conversations on the merits of the Himalaya Declaration was held in Kurunegala on February 09. In spite of opposition from various quarters, particularly [̷...
In 2007, my late friend, Jackson Anthony, and his younger son visited us in Auckland during their trip to New Zealand, I recall that he talked about the Aba script during that period. We organised a small gathering for our friends who admire his talents. Amidst casual conversations, Jackson, well-versed in both Catholicism and Sinhala […]
Sri Lanka will pursue reconciliation through domestic institutions, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry told the Inter-Ministerial Standing Committee on Human Rights at the Foreign Ministry, Tuesday. The Foreign Minister chaired the inaugural session of the Inter-Ministerial Standing Committee on Human Rights at the Foreign Ministry. “I emphasized Sri Lanka’s commitment to pursuing tangible pro...
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lanka’s President Ranil Wickremesinghe, witnessed the virtual launch of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) connectivity between India and Sri Lanka. The President’s office said that in a ground-breaking move aimed at enhancing the convenience and security of digital payments for Indian tourists in Sri Lanka, a virtual launch […]
Israel said two Israeli-Argentinian hostages have been rescued in a raid in Rafah, amid heavy Israeli air strikes on the southern Gazan city. The Israeli military said the two men were in “good medical condition”. The pair were named as Fernando Simon Marman, aged 60, and Louis Har, 70, from Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak. Some 1.5 […]
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India’s Unified Payment Interface (UPI) service was launched today (February 12) in Sri Lanka in collaboration with LankaPay.The post India’s Unified Payment Interface (UPI) service launched in Sri Lanka appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
The Philippines, under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has approved a major military upgrade including its first submarine, aiming to bolster its maritime defenses in the disputed South China Sea, according to a report published in South China Morning Post on February 01. This shift towards external defense reflects growing tensions with China, which recently claimed […]
China’s MSS counters ISI to take control of Gilgit Baltistan. Both Gilgit Baltistan and Balochistan are currently the most unstable regions due to human rights violations by Pakistan and are witnessing protests which makes them an ideal location for the Left Wing whom China is harnessing. The Chinese objective is to use the left-organised movements […]
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Former Sri Lankan Cabinet Minister Namal Rajapaksa and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has discussions on a wide range of issues, including regional cooperation. Rajapaksa embarked on a diplomatic visit to Uttar Pradesh, India, where he met with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at his official residence in Lucknow. The courtesy call signifies the strengthening […]
Rex Clementine at Pallekele Sri Lankan cricket has been ahead of times compared to some of our Asian neighbours over the years. In our formative years, Gamini Dissanayake was convinced that the team needed a foreign coach and quite a few of them were hired including Sir Garry Sobers to help the team in early […]
Indian media has reported that Sri Lanka’s minister for tourism, sports, and youth affairs, Harin Fernando, who is attending the OTM travel show in Mumbai, said that the Adani Group is negotiating with Sri Lankan authorities to manage three airports in the island nation, including its premier international gateway, Bandarnaike International Airport in Colombo. Other […]
By N Sathiya Moorthy For the uninitiated in Sri Lanka, AKD in politico-strategic circles in the neighbouring India’s capital, New Delhi, refers to Ajit Kumar Doval, the nation’s all-important National Security Advisor (NSA). For counterparts in India, who are even less initiated, the initials stand for Anura Kumara Dissanayake, leader of the centre-left Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna […]
By Rathindra Kuruwita Thousands of jobs in Sri Lanka’s book publishing industry will be lost due to the imposition of VAT (18%) on books publishers claim.They claim that about 30 percent of bookshops have been closed due to the economic crisis. There had been no taxes on books before 01 January 2024, Sri Lanka Book […]
Sri Lanka says Australia is helping shift the power dynamics in the region. The comments were made when Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs Penny Wong met President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Perth. During the encounter, Minister Wong extended a warm welcome to President Wickremesinghe in Australia and conveyed gratitude for Sri Lanka’s supportive role in the […]
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe delivered a speech at the 7th Indian Ocean Conference in Perth, focusing on the theme “Towards a Stable and Sustainable Indian Ocean.”The post Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe addresses 7th Indian Ocean Conference in Perth appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe invited West Australia Prime Minister Roger Cook to visit Sri Lanka and explore investment opportunities in the country. President Wickremesinghe, arrived at the Perth International Airport Thursday afternoon (08) to attend the 7th Indian Ocean Conference in Perth, Australia At the invitation of the India Foundation and the Australian Government, President Ranil [...
By Uditha Devapriya George Keyt, Sri Lanka’s most celebrated painter, died 30 years ago in 1993. During his life and after his death, he became the subject of several studies by Sri Lankan and foreign scholars. Today his paintings have found their way to some of the biggest art collections in his country, as well […]
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe left the island this morning (08) to attend the Seventh Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) in Perth, Australia, from February 9th to 10th on an invitation from the India Foundation and the Government of Australia. He is scheduled to deliver the keynote address. The conference themed “Towards a Stable and Sustainable Indian Ocean,” […]
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has left for Australia to participate in the 7th Indian Ocean Conference in Perth, Australia.The post Sri Lanka President leaves for Australia to attend 7th Indian Ocean Conference appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.