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Academic staff quitting universities in droves University Grants Commission Chairman Prof Sampath Amaratunga told parliamentary watchdog committee – COPE (Committee on Public Enterprises) that although there should be 12,992 university lecturers, currently there are only 6,548. Attending a probe on the University of Sri Jayewardenepura by COPE last Thursday, Amaratunga said that there was a [̷...
The defence authorities have observed that there are attempts to create communal disharmony and disturbances with the intention of gaining political advantage and intelligence and security apparatus are closely monitoring the situation, Defence State Minister Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon told Parliament on Thursday. He said that attention of the intelligence and security authorities are drawn to [&#...
The United States had talks with the Sri Lanka Army, during which the need to build trust with minority communities to ensure lasting peace was also discussed. The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung said that she met the Sri Lanka Army 1 Corps Commander Major General S.B. Amunugama and Staff to discuss the […]
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa won a second term in office, election officials said Saturday, but the opposition rejected the result of a vote that international observers said fell short of democratic standards. Mnangagwa, 80, won 52.6 percent of the ballots against 44 percent for the main challenger, Nelson Chamisa, 45, according to official results announced by […]
India’s EV market is expected to grow at an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 49 per cent from 2022 to 2030. The country is making rapid strides to make electric vehicles (EV) occupy 30 per cent of the automobile market share by 2030. The EV sector may generate 5 million employment opportunities. According […]
SI-UK Sri Lanka organized a highly successful education fair recently at the Mayfair Building, head office, With over 360 registrations and approximately 80 students in attendance, the event showcased the participation of ten leading UK universities, cementing its status as a major success. The fair served as a pivotal platform for aspiring students to directly […]
(UNDP)Taxation is intricately linked to gender equality and is a fundamental foundation to address intersectional inequality challenges. Accordingly, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is supporting governments to establish gender-responsive tax systems, which involves carrying out national level diagnostic assessment on tax and gender; through research and capacity building; adapting...
amanté, unveiled its newest independent boutique in Negombo – the fifth in the label’s growing portfolio of stores across the country. The grand opening, held recently was officially inaugurated by chief guest Darshi Keerthisena – of Buddhi Batiks fame- in the presence of other prominent personalities, influencers, and amanté management. Darshi Keerthisena, fashion powerhouse and […]
The first leg of the India Sri Lanka Student Exchange Programme between Ladies’ College and St Mark’s World School supported by the India – Sri Lanka Foundation was successfully completed as the students and teachers of Ladies’ College returned to the island on Aug. 20, a Ladies College new release said. Ten students of Ladies’ […]
The Insurance Association of Sri Lanka (IASL), the representative body of the insurance industry in the country, concluded its Blood Donation Drive 2023 successfully on 24th August. The Blood Donation Drive 2023 attracted overwhelming participation from the members of IASL and insurance industry personnel and other stakeholders who donated blood to display the strength of […]
Sharmini Seneviratne is known for pushing boundaries and leading the next generation of elegant fashions. She was the founder of the popular designer label “Silk Wrap” Her ensembles appeal to every women from all ages,corporate women, celebrities, fashionistas and models. She looks beyond the shores of Sri Lanka, drawing inspirations from all over the world. […]
The Association of Secretaries and Administrative Professionals in Asia Pacific 25th Congress will be held in Thailand during September 08th to 12th/2023. Glow with the Flow is the theme and already over 350 participants have been registered to the congress. The Administrative Professionals and Secretary Association of Thailand is the host and Ms Sukanya Nimmanheminda is the current ASA President...
In a formal ceremony held at the Presidential Secretariat on Wednesday (23), two newly appointed Ambassadors and a High Commissioner to Sri Lanka presented their credentials to President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The appointments of two distinguished Ambassadors for the Republic of Italy and the Federal Republic of Germany, along with the designation of a new High […]
PLACES, PEOPLE & PASSIONS (3Ps) Part five Dr. Chandana (Chandi) Jayawardena DPhil President – Chandi J. Associates Inc. Consulting, Canada chandij@sympatico.ca Profile Simon is the founder and Precedent Partner of ‘Simon & Associates’, a well-established corporate law firm. He was the first Managing Director of ‘Walkers Tours’ the leisure arm of John Keells and led […]
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If the prevailing arid weather continues to prevail, the available water levels in reservoirs will be sufficient only for another 4 weeks, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says.
The number of dengue patients reported in Sri Lanka during the time elapsed this year has climbed to 61,000.
Minister Kanchana Wijesekera says the progress of 6 large-scale renewable energy projects was reviewed with the developers and the officials of Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA) and Power Energy Ministry on Friday (Aug. 26).
British Deputy High Commissioner Lisa Whanstall has called on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena to discuss the commencement of the 2nd phase of UK aid programme to Sri Lanka.
Outgoing Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India, Milinda Moragoda, paying a farewell call on Indian Minister of Road Transport Highways Nitin Gadkari, has discussed cooperation in promoting alternatives to fossil fuels such as electricity and bio-fuels in the transport sector.
By Y P Prakash India’s Strategic Lunar Missions Contrast with Sri Lanka’s Costly Ventures and Underutilized Infrastructure, Highlighting Investment Priorities and Technological Futures Over the course of several years, the investment in India’s space exploration missions has seen both accomplishments and financial considerations. In 2008, the pioneering Chandrayaan-1 mission was ...
Offshore Wind Road Map for Sri Lanka was launched on Friday (Aug. 25), with the aim of supporting the inclusion of offshore wind into the energy sector policies and strategies of emerging market countries and supporting the preparatory work needed to build a pipeline of bankable projects.
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued an order to licensed commercial banks (LCBs) and licensed specialized banks (LSBs) to reduce the interest rates on lending products with effect from August 25, 2023.The post Central Bank of Sri Lanka issues order slashing interest rates on lending products appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
The 5th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations between Sri Lanka and Thailand will be held on 28 August 2023 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombo, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says.
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued an order reducing the interest rates on lending products of all licensed commercial banks with effect from August 25.
By Saman Indrajith Successive governments had not followed national disaster guidelines formulated after the 2004 tsunami disaster, Minister of Justice Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe told Parliament yesterday (25).The Minister said so, making a statement on the status of litigation on the X-Press Pearl disaster and a report on the disaster by the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, […]
Out of the seven types of plastics Sri Lanka used, one was hard to recycle, Prof. Rangika Bandara of Department of Zoology and Environmental Management, University of Kelaniya, said on Thursday.The seven types of commonly used plastics are Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET or PETE), High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC or Vinyl), Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Polypropylene [&...
The problem with Sri Lanka Cricket was too much political interference and the government must introduce a new constitution for that outfit, said SJB MP, Eran Wickramaratne addressing Parliament on the adjournment debate on Sri Lanka Cricket on Thursday (24.) “Things are so bad that coaches have been asked to step down by politicians. So, […]
By Rathindra Kuruwita Three hundred and eighty three Lankans had been killed up to 18 August this year in 373 violent attacks, Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said yesterday.The comparative figures for 2021 and 2022 were 525 to 550 brutal killings, he said. “People often focus on incidents related to the underworld, but incidents that […]