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Wednesday 30th August, 2023 Sri Lanka is awash with illegal firearms, which have found their way into the underworld during the past several decades. Protracted armed conflicts led to an exponential increase in the number of lethal weapons in the wrong hands. There are many trigger-happy former military personnel working as sicarios for various crime […]
The Colombo Port City Economic Commission has achieved a significant milestone in its journey, to transform the Colombo Port City into a globally competitive special economic zone (SEZ). The parliament of Sri Lanka recently approved a comprehensive incentives programme proposed by the Commission in consultation with the Minister of Investment Promotion, in relation to the […]
Rex Clementine at Pallekele The national cricket team has been delivered several blows leading up to the Asia Cup that will get underway later this week due to a series of injuries. Chris Silverwood has been forced to field a second-string bowling attack after four leading bowlers went down with injuries. Accordingly, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha […]
Sri Lanka’s embassy in Muscat, in collaboration with relevant authorities recently facilitated repatriation of 32 stranded migrant workers. These migrants had entered Oman on visit/tourist visas with the intention of securing jobs and subsequently overstayed their visas having failed to find proper employment, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson said. The issue of migrant workers arriving on […...
President Ranil Wickremesinghe called on the Chief prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters this afternoon (29). The President first visited the Malwahtu Maha Vihara to meet with Most Venerable Sri Sumangala Mahanayake Thera, with whom he engaged in a brief yet impactful conversation after which the president proceeded to the Asgiri Maha Viharaya, where […]
The Sri Lankan government has decided to increase the number of electric buses procured under the proposed public-private partnership project to 200.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says thousands of families of missing persons from all communities across Sri Lanka continue to suffer due to the uncertainty surrounding the fate of their missing loved ones. In a statement to mark the International Day of the Disappeared which falls on 30th August, the ICRC said […]
The Civil Society Collective for Democracy, also known by its slogan ‘Stand for Democracy’, today called for a halt to state repression. The coalition of concerned citizens and organizations, including civil society organizations, professionals, academics, trade unions, youth leaders, activists, media personnel, religious figures, and other influencers, convened today at the Sri Lanka Foundation I...
Sri Lanka is to import over 92 million eggs from India in order to stabilize the prices of eggs in the local market. The Cabinet has approved a proposal to import 92.1 million eggs for a period of 03 months. The Government had earlier decided to import eggs through the State Trading Corporation and release […]
The 15 member squad selected by Sri Lanka Cricket for the Men’s ODI Asia Cup 2023 has been approved by the Minister of Sports and Youth, Roshan Ranasinghe. The Sri Lanka Squad – Dasun Shanaka – Captain, Pathum Nissanaka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Janith Perera, Kusal Mendis – Vice Captain, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that the ministry has not yet granted approval for the port call request extended by the Chinese geophysical and seismic survey vessel Shi Yan 6 to carry out research on Sri Lankan waters with the National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA).
New Zealand is to fund the establishment of an immigration resource centre in Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Labour and Foreign Employment said today. The High Commission of New Zealand has informed the Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara that it will provide support and necessary funds for the establishment of an immigration […]
India says it stands committed to Sri Lanka’s capacity building endeavours in line with India’s ‘Neighbourhood First Policy’. The High Commission of India, Colombo commemorated 50 years of association between National Defence College (NDC), India and Sri Lankan Armed Forces. The event celebrated the enduring bonds of cooperation, camaraderie and friendship among the milita...
The 2023 Asia Cup will commence tomorrow (August 30) with Pakistan taking on Nepal at Multan while defending champions, Sri Lanka will take on Bangladesh on August 31 in a day-night match starting at 3 p.m. at the Pallekelle International Cricket Stadium Asia Cup 2023 schedule: August 30: Pakistan vs Nepal, Multan – 3:30 PM […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has asked all Members of Parliament to attend the sittings in the upcoming parliamentary week, Ada Derana learns.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe highlighted Sri Lanka s efforts to overhaul its economy, aiming for competitiveness, seeking new markets and attracting foreign investments and capital following the path of countries like Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam, the President s Media Division (PMD) reported.
In July 2022, Sri Lanka witnessed the inauguration of President Ranil Wickremesinghe amidst a severe economic and political turmoil, marking one of the most challenging crises since gaining independence in 1948. Preceding him, former President Gotabaya Rajapakse had been compelled to step down following widespread protests triggered by extended 12-hour power outages and ongoing scarcities […...
Beijing [China], August 19 (ANI): Raising concerns regarding the financial crisis triggered by the downturn in China’s real estate market, Chinese investment firm Zhongrong Trust , which managed USD 87 billion worth of funds for corporate clients and wealthy individuals as of the end of 2022, had failed to pay the interest and principal on […]
by Laura He China has long been the engine of global growth. But in recent weeks, its economic slowdown has alarmed international leaders and investors who are no longer counting on it to be a bulwark against weakness elsewhere. In fact, for the first time in decades, the world’s second economy is itself the problem. Hong Kong’s Hang […]
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved to further simplify the visa methodologies carried out at present by the Department of Immigration and Emigration.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to import 92.1 million eggs from India during the next 3 months, Minister Bandula Gunawardena said.The post Sri Lanka Government to import over 92 million eggs from India appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
H.J.M Seneviratne, 63, slices through yellowed paddy stems dried out by a drought that has destroyed over 95% of his crop and is threatening crisis-hit Sri Lanka's summer rice harvest.The post Drought dents Sri Lanka’s economic hopes, farmers’ livelihood appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal made by the Minister of Health and Indigenous Medicine to hand over deeds of transfer to the 25 traditional doctors who were allocated land at ‘Vedagama’ Medicinal Village in Dompe. The Model Village ‘Vedagama’ has been established within Dompe Divisional Secretariat area to evaluate the services of doctors […]
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State banks will remain open tomorrow (Aug. 30) despite it being a Poya day, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says.
Sri Lankans have been warned not to fall victim to human traffickers and arrive in Oman without confirmed jobs, after more illegal migrants were repatriated. The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Muscat Oman in collaboration with the Omani Foreign Ministry and the Department of Immigration of the Royal Oman Police, successfully facilitated repatriation of 32 […]
Educate Sri Lanka Colombo Expo 2023, the prestigious annual higher education and study abroad exhibition, is set to empower students with knowledge, inspiration, and opportunities as they seek to navigate today’s world of higher education. The event is organised by Evolution Events and Corporate Services (EECS) and will be held from 1st to 3rd September […]
A visiting cultural delegation of the Netherlands, led by State Secretary for Culture and Media in the Netherlands Gunay Uslu, signed two legal documents related to transferring the ownership of the artefacts that will be returned to Sri Lanka later this year, at the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs yesterday (28).
The Cabinet of Ministers gave the approval to import of 92.1 million eggs from India within the next three months, Minister Bandula Gunawardena said on Tuesday (Aug. 29).
Former President Maithripala Sirisena states that he is confident in serving another term in office as the President of Sri Lanka.