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Sri Lanka has decided to declare supply of electricity and all related services, the supply or distribution of petroleum products and fuel, and health services as essential services once again.The post Sri Lanka declares health, petroleum, and electricity services as essential appeared first on ONLANKA News | Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories - Sri Lanka News.
- Electricity, petroleum production, fuel supply, and health, declared as essential services (Category: Breaking News)
- Health, electricity and petroleum gazetted as essential services in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Government issued Gazette declaring Power supply, Fuel distribution essential (Category: Breaking News)
- Electricity and Fuel supply declared as essential services in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Veteran Sri Lankan singer Christopher Paul passed away at the age of 87.The post Singer Christopher Paul passes away appeared first on ONLANKA News | Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories - Sri Lanka News.
- Veteran singer Christopher Paul is no more (Category: Breaking News)
- Singer Tony Hassan passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Veteran singer Nuwan Gunawardana passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Singer Chandra Kumara Kandanarachchi passes away (Category: Breaking News)
The Originating Claim pertaining to the Claims Action on merits of the X-Press Pearl Incident was filed in the General Division of the High Court of SingaporeThe post Sri Lanka files lawsuit against owners of X-Press Pearl appeared first on ONLANKA News | Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories - Sri Lanka News.
- Sri Lanka appointed Special parliamentary committee to probe New Diamond, X-Press Pearl disasters (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka receives USD 890,000 interim compensation for damages by X-Press Pearl (Category: Breaking News)
- X-Press Pearl disaster: Captain and four others indicted in Colombo High Court (Category: Breaking News)
- X-Press Pearl නැව් ගින්න – නීතිපති ඇතුළු කණ්ඩායම සිංගප්පූරුවට (Category: Sinhala)
The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) has appreciated against the US dollar (USD) today (May 16), according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).The post Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates against U.S. Dollar appeared first on ONLANKA News | Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories - Sri Lanka News.
- Sri Lankan Rupee further depreciates against U.S. Dollar (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates against U.S. Dollar (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Rupee appreciated against U.S. Dollar on April 26, 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Rupee appreciated against U.S. Dollar on April 27, 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) has appreciated against the US dollar (USD) today (May 17), according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).The post Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates against U.S. Dollar appeared first on ONLANKA News | Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories - Sri Lanka News.
- Sri Lankan Rupee further depreciates against U.S. Dollar (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates against U.S. Dollar (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Rupee appreciated against U.S. Dollar on April 26, 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Rupee appreciated against U.S. Dollar on April 27, 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan security forces have intercepted a trawler transporting approximately 125 kilograms of heroin in the high seas off the southern coast of the island.
China and Sri Lanka are currently in “active” communications on the island nation’s debt restructuring, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Wednesday.The post China, Sri Lanka in ‘active’ communications on debt restructuring appeared first on ONLANKA News | Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories - Sri Lanka News.
- Some Sri Lanka creditors seeking debt restructuring deal without China (Category: Breaking News)
- China assures commitment towards Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring process (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt restructuring making progress in countries such as Sri Lanka – IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF chief Georgieva cites ‘fruitful exchange’ with China on debt issues (Category: Breaking News)
The overseas travel ban on Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena, Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi, and former Provincial Council (PC) member Kanchana Jayaratne was completely lifted by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday (May 17).The post Overseas travel ban on several including Mahinda Rajapaksa lifted appeared first on ONLANKA News | Sri Lanka Latest Breakin...
- Overseas travel ban on Basil Rajapaksa temporarily lifted (Category: Breaking News)
- Travel ban on Mahinda and Basil further extended (Category: Breaking News)
- Supreme Court extends travel ban on Mahinda Rajapaksa and Basil Rajapaksa (Category: Breaking News)
- Overseas travel ban on Mahinda temporarily lifted (Category: Breaking News)
The World Rugby Council has suspended Sri Lanka from World Rugby membership with immediate effect, the governing body said on Wednesday.The post Sri Lanka suspended as member of World Rugby appeared first on ONLANKA News | Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories - Sri Lanka News.
- Sri Lanka Rugby suspended as a member of World Rugby (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Sri Lankan Parliamentarians suspended after uproar in Parliament of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka not eligible to participate in Olympic 2024 & U23 Asian Cup qualifiers – FIFA (Category: Breaking News)
- FIFA suspends Football Federation of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan international cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has had three of four charges withdrawn relating to the alleged sexual assault of a woman in her home in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.The post Danushka Gunathilaka has three sex assault charges withdrawn appeared first on ONLANKA News | Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories - Sri Lanka News.
- Sri Lanka Cricket hires new lawyers for Dhanushka Gunathilaka (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka makes new legal bid to get out of jail (Category: Breaking News)
- Three sex assault charges against Dhanushka Gunathilake withdrawn (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has had three out of his four sexual assault charges dropped relating to the alleged sexual assault of a woman in her home in Sydney s eastern suburbs.
MV VAN HAI A 10, a vessel from the prestigious VAN HAI fleet, made its momentous inaugural call at the Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) on May 16, 2023. This significant event marked the ship’s first visit to the Port of Colombo (POC) as part of the Asia to America Service 7 (AA7). In celebration […]
- Ocean Odyssey arrives at Colombo Port (Category: Breaking News)
- CDL delivers cable-laying and repair vessel to France (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese ship visit: Sabry contradicts Defence Ministry (Category: Breaking News)
- French research vessel here (Category: Breaking News)
The Attorney General has filed a claim in the High Court of Singapore over the X-Press Pearl incident, involving six defendants, the President’s Media Division says. A case conference hearing took place on May 15 and the next date is scheduled for June. The PMD has said the AG’s Department is considering the transfer of […]
by Dr. Douglas M King While adhering strongly to my atheist ideology, I can’t help thinking that in many ways, I and others like me I are more “religious” than those who express their deep and sincere religious convictions. As a secular Jew, this is more to do with my birth and cultural identity than […]
- Of Human Destiny (Category: Breaking News)
- Religion and Science; both are necessary (Category: Breaking News)
- Miracles, miracle makers and mass hysteria (Category: Breaking News)
- Jerome Fernando and his profane gimmicks (Category: Breaking News)
The supply of electricity and all related services, the supply or distribution of petroleum products and fuel, and health services have been declared essential services once again.
- Oro Valley launches new podcast and video series (Category: USA, Arizona)
- Snapshots: Library to close for in-person services; keep your pets warm in winter (Category: USA, Montana)
- Oro Valley launches new podcast and video series (Category: USA, Arizona)
- White House website switch has a secret message for coders - CNET (Category: Technology)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, during a meeting with Ministry Secretaries and Provincial Chief Secretaries, expressed confidence that the proper implementation of the government’s policy program would lead to economic prosperity surpassing the goals set by the International Monetary Fund. He stressed the need for collective effort to address the concerns raised by the youth regarding the […...
- Orientation to ministry secretaries on tasks ahead (Category: Breaking News)
- Failure in delivering funds (Category: Breaking News)
- Secretaries appointed to new Ministries (Category: Breaking News)
- District Secretaries as govt. agents (Category: Breaking News)
The Federative Republic of Brazil through the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC) donated to Sri Lanka a consignment of medical supplies including 10, 000 vials of regular human insulin and 08 million polypropylene tips.
[…]The post Central Banks Have A Critical Role To Play During Times Of Financial Crisis appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- CB To Launch A Diagnostic Audit Of Sri Lankan Banks; “Physician, Heal Thyself”! (Category: Breaking News)
- New CBSL Act – Monetary Policy – Interest Rates Et Al. (Category: Breaking News)
- Banks, Fitch Ratings, NPLs & Impairments! (Category: Breaking News)
- Banks, Fitch Ratings, NPLs & Impairments! (Category: Breaking News)
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued an all-time high volume of Rs.180 billion treasury bills today (17).
In response to concerns about the governance of Sri Lanka Rugby and a breach of the World Rugby Bye-Laws relating to political interference, the World Rugby Council has suspended Sri Lanka Rugby from World Rugby membership with immediate effect.
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- Ricky rides in (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- Kiwi hate mars World Cup (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- ABs stretched in opener (Category: Australia, Queensland)
A case has been filed in Singapore over the X-Press Pearl incident, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. The Attorney General (AG) filed the claim in the High Court of Singapore over the X-Press Pearl incident involving six defendants. A case conference hearing took place on 15th May and the next hearing is scheduled for […]
- Court wants report on compensation related to X-Press Pearl disaster (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliament committee to probe New Diamond and X-press Pearl incidents (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to file case in Singapore against MV X-Press Pearl (Category: Breaking News)
- India denies claims it demanded compensation from Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Controversial preacher Prophet Jerome is to be arrested on his return to Sri Lanka, the Police said. Jerome is overseas on a pre-scheduled visit and will return to Sri Lanka soon. On a post published on his Instagram, Jerome said that he will return to Sri Lanka on Sunday. “As you are all aware , […]
- Prophet Jerome to be arrested despite apology (Category: Breaking News)
- Overseas travel ban imposed on Prophet Jerome Fernando (Category: Breaking News)
- Prophet Jerome says he will return to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Political vlogger Darshana Handungoda arrested (Category: Breaking News)
The Attorney General (AG) has filed a claim against six defendants in the Singaporean High Court over the X-Press Pearl ship, which was gutted in a fire while on Sri Lankan seas in 2021.
China and Sri Lanka are currently in Âactive communications on the island nation s debt restructuring, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Wednesday.
Sri Lankan singer Tony Hassan has passed away at the age of 73.The post Singer Tony Hassan passes away appeared first on ONLANKA News | Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories - Sri Lanka News.
- Veteran singer Tony Hassan passes away at 73 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan youth who swims 13km to Dhanushkodi nabbed in India (Category: Breaking News)
- Veteran singer Nuwan Gunawardana passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Singer Chandra Kumara Kandanarachchi passes away (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lank Police have clarified that Pastor Jerome Fernando, who is currently in Singapore, can be arrested upon his return to Sri Lanka owing to the overseas travel ban issued against him.
Sri Lankan assistance has been sought after a Chinese vessel with 39 crew members capsized in the Indian Ocean. The Chinese fishing vessel had capsized in the central Indian Ocean, with its crew of 17 Chinese, 17 Indonesian and five Filipino sailors missing, state media reported Wednesday, according to Reuters. A multinational search and rescue […]
- Sri Lankan divers recover 7 bodies from Chinese ship (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese spy vessel enters Malacca Strait en route to Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Elon Musk’s deal for Twitter raises concern about China’s influence over the platform (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankans on oil tanker seized by Iran (Category: Breaking News)
Veteran Sri Lankan singer Tony Hassan has passed away at the age of 73.
The Sri Lankan Rupee further appreciated against the US Dollar today (17 May), the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) reported.
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed new Governors for three provinces in Sri Lanka this morning (May 17).The post Three new provincial governors sworn in appeared first on ONLANKA News | Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories - Sri Lanka News.
- Kabir Hashim appointed COPA Chairman (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President removes three Governors – substitute appointments on Wednesday (Category: Breaking News)
- Speaker announces names of COPE & COPA members (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka lifts ban on Six Tamil Diaspora Organisations (Category: Breaking News)
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