Sri Lanka News Explorer
Last 7 Days
Older News
- Older than 2023-Nov (141807)
Narrow by Category
- Breaking News (141807)
The new British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Andrew Patrick, noted the significant contribution of the Sri Lankan community in the UK. Andrew Patrick made the comment in a statement issued after presenting his credentials to President Ranil Wickremesinghe today. “I am both honoured and delighted to be accredited as the British High Commissioner to […]
- Sajith and Roshan confirm meeting Indian HC (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliament approves appointment of Sri Lanka’s new HC to Maldives (Category: Breaking News)
- Families of Australian HC staff in Colombo begin to leave (Category: Breaking News)
- HC Baglay reiterates India’s continued commitment to support Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
A progress review meeting on climate change initiatives was held at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (23), underscoring Sri Lanka s commitment to climate action and international collaboration, the President s Media Division (PMD) reported.
Appé Lanka is a rural development project initiated to empower the people of Kilinochchi District of Sri Lanka is working with Sri Lankan funders to improve the quality of life for the people in the district by providing them with safe drinking water and home gardens. The ‘Let them bloom: give them water’ project by […]
- IOM works with Japan and ILO to assist repatriated Sri Lankan migrant workers (Category: Breaking News)
- UNICEF and Rotary International partner to deliver critical lifesaving supplies to families impa... (Category: Breaking News)
- The faulty Chinese giant Norochcholai causes enormous financial losses to cash-strapped Sri Lanka. (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Water Resilience Strengthened by The Coca-Cola Foundation in Batticaloa (Category: Breaking News)
Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, Siddhalepa took a breakthrough decision to bring to light their ayurvedic capsule that best treat those with the fatty liver disease. Made from Heen Bovitiya and Aloe Vera, clinical trials at Siddhalepa Ayurveda Hospital in Mount Lavinia which started early 2017, have proven that continuous use of Siddhalepa Liv-Pro significantly […]
- Siddhalepa Revered as the Best Ayurveda Company (Category: Breaking News)
- Siddhalepa Pelawatte: A Symphony of Wellness Unveiled (Category: Breaking News)
- The Story Behind MosAway: Siddhalepa’s All-Natural Mosquito Repellent Spray (Category: Breaking News)
- Siddhalepa’s Kekulu Children’s Art Competition 2023 Award Ceremony a Resounding Success! (Category: Breaking News)
A pastor has been caught smuggling 600 kg ganja worth around 10 million Indian rupees from Andhra Pradesh to the coastal area of Tamil Nadu. Initial investigation revealed that he was trying to smuggle it to Sri Lanka, Indian media reported today.
By The Coca-Cola Company, Managing Director – Sri Lanka & the Maldives, Pankaj Sinha Coca-Cola, with its 62-year presence in Sri Lanka, has remained committed to supporting this beautiful country through its challenges. As someone who has made Sri Lanka his home since 2019, and seen the country grapple with natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and […]
- Coca-Cola’s Christmas Spirit – Your Festive Sip Comes with Gifts! (Category: Breaking News)
- Coca-Cola appoints Kaushali Kusumapala as Country Director for Sri Lanka and Maldives (Category: Breaking News)
- Coca-Cola’s free tumbler with every 1.5L and 2L Coke or Sprite PET bottle (Category: Breaking News)
- Coca-Cola and the art of embracing local flavors: A journey through Sri Lankan cuisine (Category: Breaking News)
The results of the 2022 Advanced Level examination will be released next month, State Minister of Education Aravindh Kumar says.
Two newly appointed ambassadors and a high commissioner to Sri Lanka presented their credentials to President Ranil Wickremesinghe in a formal ceremony held at the Presidential Secretariat today (Aug. 23).
Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has called for the drinking water requirements to be considered an emergency situation.The post Sri Lanka declares emergency on drinking water crisis appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Water Access (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka's health authorities to test drinking water standards in the country (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka's water board says 45 percent water supplied to Colombo wasted (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka launches major inter-provincial irrigation project to serve north central and east (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda who is on a three-day official visit to the State of Odisha met Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and discussed ways and means to enhance connectivity between Sri Lanka and Odisha, a statement from the Sri Lankan mission said.The post Sri Lanka seeks enhanced air connectivity with India’s Odisha State appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka L...
- Sri Lanka-India cooperation will heavily focus on connectivity, investment - Envoy (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka and India discuss way forward in bilateral economic cooperation (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan envoy underscores importance of economic integration with India (Category: Breaking News)
- High Commissioner Moragoda meets Chairman of Jindal Steel and Power Limited (Category: Breaking News)
The total extent of paddy land destroyed by the arid weather as at August 22 stands at 51,055 acres, the Agriculture Ministry says.
The manufacture and sale of single-use plastic products will be banned in Sri Lanka with effect from October 01, 2023, the Central Environment Authority (CEA) says.
Two Sri Lankan parliamentarians were suspended from Parliament for the day (August 23).The post Two Sri Lankan Parliamentarians suspended after uproar in Parliament of Sri Lanka appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Provisions of Right to Information Act relevant to Parliamentarians as well, court rules (Category: Breaking News)
- Women Parliamentarians consider formulation of Bill for Gender Equality & Women Empowerment (Category: Breaking News)
- Budget 2024 passed in Parliament of Sri Lanka with amendments (Category: Breaking News)
- 2023 Budget: Second reading passed in Sri Lanka’s Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's Treasury has transferred Rs. 2,684 million to all District Secretaries for the month of July for payments of allowances for kidney patients, disabled persons and low-income elderly citizens.The post Sri Lanka to provide allowances for kidney patients, disabled and elderly persons from August 25 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Allowances for kidney patients, disabled and elderly persons available from Friday (Category: Breaking News)
- Special notice on allowances for kidney patients, disabled and elderly persons (Category: Breaking News)
- Monthly allowances for kidney patients, disabled and elderly persons increased (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt to continue with allowance payments for 3 groups until new criterion introduced (Category: Breaking News)
The Treasury has transferred Rs. 2,684 million to all District Secretaries for the month of July for payments of allowances for kidney patients, disabled persons and low-income elderly citizens, Finance State Minister Shehan Semasinghe says.
Sri Lanka has generated an income of USD 315 million from gems and jewellery exports in the months that have elapsed this year, says State Minister for Primary Industries Chamara Sampath Dasanayake.
The Chinese Ministry of National Defence has donated highly-developed 11 military automobiles worth USD 6.2 million to the Sri Lanka Army.The post China donates military automobiles worth USD 6.2 million to Sri Lanka appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- ‘Sandahiru Seya Charity Trust’ donates Dialysis Machine to Anuradhapura Hospital (Category: Breaking News)
- RUSSIA DONATES DE-MINING EQUIPMENT (Category: Breaking News)
- China donates Rs. 5 million to the National Cadet Corps (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Donates $1 Million to assist Gaza’s conflict-affected Children (Category: Breaking News)
Lyca Productions was launched in Sri Lanka at a star-studded event in the presence of Subaskaran Allirajah, British-Sri Lankan Tamil entrepreneur and founder and chairman of Lycamobile
- Australia holds talks with Sri Lanka’s indigenous community (Category: Breaking News)
- Probe over fire at Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry (Category: Breaking News)
- Pricing formula for water from December (Category: Breaking News)
- SLTDA offers temporary registration for homeowners in Kandy (Category: Breaking News)
China has requested permission for a research ship to dock in Sri Lanka, Colombo said Tuesday, following a visit by a spacecraft-tracking vessel last year that sparked security concerns from neighbouring India. Sri Lankan foreign ministry spokeswoman Priyanga Wickramasinghe said Beijing had sought permission for the Shi Yan 6 to dock, but that no date […]
- Colombo port sees jump in traffic amid Red Sea tensions (Category: Breaking News)
- Erik Solheim calls on Sri Lanka to join the green revolution (Category: Breaking News)
- Government clueless on fate of SupremeSAT (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka allows foreign ships to restock at its ports after China protest (Category: Breaking News)
Acting Defence Minister Premitha Bandara Tennakoon yesterday (22) accepted USD 6.2 million worth ‘Emergency Command and Communication System Vehicle Fleet’ (11 automobiles) from the Chinese Ministry of National Defence. The event took place at the Army Headquarters premises. These vehicles, embedded with ultra-modern communication devices, have been designed for military purposes, the MoD said. Fo...
- Plans underway for women to head Sri Lanka’s military forces: State Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka: Gothabaya Rajapaksa in China with military top brass (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka: Gotabaya Rajapaksa in China with military top brass (Category: Breaking News)
- Army to be trimmed to 135,000 personnel by 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
By Hiran H.Senewiratne Sri Lankan websites maintain very high standards and could compete with top global websites, LK Domain Registry CEO/ Registrar Prof. Gihan Dias said. ‘BestWeb.LK is a unique annual competition conducted by the LK Domain Registry since 2009. The current competition is the thirteenth in the series of such events which recognize the […]
- NSB becomes the Most Popular Banking & Finance website for the second consecutive year (Category: Breaking News)
- Over 30 news websites have applied to register – Ministry of Mass Media (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s media groups condemns the police raid on news website office (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka issues licenses to operate “News websites” (Category: Breaking News)
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Delhi recently felicitated seven members of its local staff who have completed 24 years of service. Outgoing Sri Lanka High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda presented mementos to these staff members, recognizing their long service, at a simple ceremony held at the High Commission on 18th August. […]
- Lankan High Commission in Delhi opens ‘High Commissioners’ Gallery’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh High Commission says … (Category: Breaking News)
- J’pura Uni’s Accounting Dept felicitates its alumnus (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian Air Force Chief lands here (Category: Breaking News)
Alleged presidential interference in judiciary: By Shamindra Ferdinando Declaring that the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) steadfastly protected the independence of the judiciary, its President Kaushalya Navaratne yesterday (22) said that senior members would be consulted to decide what he called,the best possible course of action. Navaratne said so when The Island sought his response […...
- Outgoing BASL chief asks lawyers to continue struggle to safeguard rule of law, democracy, judic... (Category: Breaking News)
- BASL responds to referral of court order allegedly violating Parliament privileges to committee (Category: Breaking News)
- BASL: MPs exploiting privileges to intrude on matters sub judice (Category: Breaking News)
- Kaushalya Navaratne assumes duties as 27th BASL President (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Muttonhead Zahran & The Theatrical Professor appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- When Monks & Politicians Behave Like Virologists & Hydrogeologists (Category: Breaking News)
- When Monks & Politicians Behave Like Virologists & Hydrogeologists (Category: Breaking News)
- Freedom Of Speech & Religion (Category: Breaking News)
- Behind The Muslim Burial Issue (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Film Review: ‘Munnel’ (2023) By Visakesa Chandrasekaram: A Deep Dive Into Humanity appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Thailand explores opportunities at Hambantota Port (Category: Breaking News)
- Singapore delegation explores Hambantota biz opportunities (Category: Business)
- UNFPA explores opportunities to further support Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan explores Lankan tea market (Category: Breaking News)
China has requested permission for a research ship to dock in Sri Lanka, Colombo said Tuesday, following a visit by a spacecraft-tracking vessel last year that sparked security concerns from neighbouring India.
International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (ICC Sri Lanka) hosted its third annual Arbitration Conference on August 3rd, 2023, at the Galadari Hotel in Colombo. The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC Paris) is celebrating 100 years of the ICC International Court of Arbitration this year. Since the inception of the ICC Court in 1923, they […]
- Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Maria Fernanda Garza, Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), to Visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka notes importance of IHL in post-conflict situations (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC Sri Lanka Celebrates the Most Admired Companies of 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
A consortium has been formed to embark on a power generation project in Sri Lanka, the largest private-sector renewable energy initiative ever sanctioned by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB). WindForce PLC – Sri Lanka’s leader in renewable energy, in partnership with Lakdhanavi – the leading Independent Power Producer (IPP) in Sri Lanka, and The Blue […]
- US notes importance of Sri Lanka switching to solar energy (Category: Breaking News)
- Hayleys starts wind power generation at Nirmalapura (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka renewable businesses form association (Category: Breaking News)
- US facilitates electrification of three-wheelers in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is keen to deepen ties with Sri Lanka. The Prime Minister said that he had a productive discussion today with President Ranil Wickremesinghe. “President Wickremesinghe’s visit attests to the warm and growing relations between Singapore and Sri Lanka, which is underpinned by strong people-to-people ties. We had a comprehensive […]
- Sri Lanka to target 5 million tourist arrivals a year (Category: Breaking News)
- India continues to top number of visitors to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Malaysia considers Sri Lanka’s request to discuss FTA (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran sees potential to increase economic cooperation with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
A drone operated by a Chinese tourist was shot down in Kandy by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). According to reports, the drone was operated during a procession staged by the Kandy Sri Dalada Maligawa Temple last night (Monday). A 43-year-old Chinese tourist has been arrested over the incident and was to be produced […]
- American found dead inside Kalutara hotel (Category: Breaking News)
- Man shot dead in Kotahena (Category: Breaking News)
- Curfew and emergency law declared (Category: Breaking News)
- Curfew to be lifted at 6am and re-imposed at 6pm tomorrow (Category: Breaking News)
Popular Topics
- International Monetary Fund (22075)
- Political crisis (12560)
- Foreign exchange reserves (11509)
- Shortage (991)
- Bank reserves (6451)
- Anonymous (97)
- Fuel (2472)
- Economy of Sri Lanka (141807)
- Russia (950)
- Ukraine (597)
- Sri Lanka Tea (140786)
- Tourism (2734)
- Sri Lanka Quality Tea (140825)
- Sri Lanka Tourism (140761)
- Sri Lanka Cricket (140739)
- Sri Lanka Hotels (140743)
- Sri Lanka Elections (140835)
- Teledrama (18)
- Sirasa (61)
- Adaderana (30)
- Hiru Tv (1576)
- ITN News (141807)
- Newsfirst (29)
- Shakthi Tv (1568)
- Rupavahini (199)
- Derana Dream Star (1865)
- EPF (156)
- BBC (622)
- Rob Ford (172)
- Amanda Knox (31)
- Karen Stintz (12)