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The United Nations (UN) has called for accountability on the violence committed by state officials during the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) uprising in 1989. Human rights activists have welcomed the joint communication sent by United Nations bodies to the Government of Sri Lanka regarding its failure to hold accountable officials in charge of Matale District […]
Himalee Arunatilaka assumed duties today as Sri Lanka’s new Permanent Representative to Geneva, Switzerland. Arunatilaka was picked to replace C.A Chandraprema as Sri Lanka’s new Permanent Representative to Geneva, Switzerland. “New responsibility. Assumed duties at the Permanent Mission in Geneva amidst a simple religious ceremony,” Arunatilaka tweeted. Arunatilaka, who earlier served...
Canada has imposed sanctions on former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Staff Sergeant Sunil Ratnayake and Lieutenant Commander Chandana Prasad Hettiarachchi. Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly said that Canada imposes targeted sanctions under regulations pursuant to the Special Economic Measures Act against the four Sri Lankan state officials respon...
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By Rathindra Kuruwita All-Island Poultry Farmers’ Association chairman Ajith Gunasekara yesterday urged retailers to adhere to maintain the retail price of eggs at Rs. 55 each and to work together to resist the government’s plan to import eggs. Gunasekera said that the government should help the local poultry farmers boost their production. “We tell the […]
Wales captain Gareth Bale has announced his retirement from football at the age of 33 after a glittering career. The nation’s most-capped male player and record men’s goalscorer announced his decision on social media. Bale, a five-time Champions League winner with Real Madrid, is arguably Wales’ finest ever footballer. “After careful and thoughtful consideration, I […...
A Sri Lankan gemstone company that was key to sanctioned terrorist facilitator Ahmed Luqman Talib’s revenue generation in support of Al-Qaeda, continued doing business after Talib was sanctioned and arrested, a research and data analytics company said. Talib and a gemstone business that he owned in Australia were sanctioned by the U.S. Department of the […]
The New Year 2023 is definitely going to be a significant year for India’s leadership ambitions. India’s presidency of the G20 forum as well as the Shanghai Corporation Organization (SCO), brings with itself the rare opportunity to present to the world that India is well-prepared and well-equipped to clinch its position as an emerging power. […]
Ms. Azusa Kubota presented her credentials to Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry, officially taking office as the new Resident Representative for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka. Prior to her appointment in Sri Lanka, Ms. Kubota served as the Resident Representative at UNDP in Bhutan for 4 years, where she led […]
Sri Lanka’s recovery from last year’s devastating economic crisis will need its creditors to “share the burden” of debt restructuring, leading global economists have said, calling all lenders to cancel the debt of the cash-strapped island nation.The post Cancel Sri Lanka’s debt, global economists tell creditors appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA Ne...
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By Easwaran Rutnam @easwaranrutnam NEW DELHI, Jan 9 (Daily Mirror World) — Suryakumar Yadav’s performance against Sri Lanka had drawn praise from an unexpected superstar, wrestling entertainment’s Drew McIntire. The WWE superstar tweeted saying Yadav was a machine after he scored his third T20i ton in six months. “A third T20i ton in six months. […]
The first season of the DP World ILT20, which is set to be held in the UAE in January-February this year, will provide a fantastic opportunity for the UAE players to rub shoulders with some of the biggest names in the cricketing world. Rohan Mustafa and Ronak Panoly, who will be a part of the […]
By Dr Tilak Siyambalapitiya At a time the entire society is confused about who does what in determining electricity costs and prices, it would be useful for the learned and intelligent Sri Lankans to examine the correct procedure. What is written here is practiced across the civilized world, in countries where electricity generation is not […]
The ‘First Capital SSC Open Ranking Tennis Championship 2023’ conducted by the Singhalese Sports Club commenced at the SSC Tennis complex on Friday. The championship which will run till January 21 is conducted annually under the auspices of the Sri Lanka Tennis Association and is organized by the SSC Tennis House Committee. The SSC Open, […]
China will lift its quarantine requirement for inbound travellers starting from January 8. It will also resume issuing visas for residents to travel overseas. ANI:China will lift its quarantine requirement for inbound travellers starting from January 8. It will also resume issuing visas for residents to travel overseas.China’s immigration authorities have said that they will […]
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India is seeking a humanitarian approach to resolve the fishermen issue with Sri Lanka, the Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay said. He also said that India will try to assist the Sri Lankan fishermen in every way possible. The Indian High Commissioner expressed these views while speaking to the Buddhist clergy at […]
By Easwaran Rutnam Private companies who lent at high interest rates are holding up vital debt relief for Sri Lanka, a group consisting of over 180 global economists and development experts said. Debt Justice said that these private companies, who lent to corrupt politicians, must face consequences from their risky lending by cancelling Sri Lanka’s […]
Canada has provided USD 3 million (approximately LKR 817 million) to help address the needs of the most vulnerable communities in Sri Lanka.The post Canada provides humanitarian assistance of USD 3 Million for vulnerable Sri Lankan communities appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
India has handed 75 passenger buses to Sri Lanka as part of its assistance towards strengthening public transport infrastructure in the cash-strapped country.The post India provides 75 buses to Sri Lanka to support public transport system appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
Sri Lanka is in the final stages of providing a certification from the creditors to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on restructuring its debt, State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said. The IMF had wanted Sri Lanka to reach a deal with its main creditors in order to release 2.9 billion US dollars in funding. […]
Canada has offered $3 million to help the most vulnerable communities in Sri Lanka. The Canadian High Commission in Sri Lanka said that in response to the humanitarian appeals launched by the United Nations (UN) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Canada is providing $3 million (approx. LKR817 million) […]
Mr. Ronald. C. Perera, PC, has been appointed the new Chairman of the Bank of Ceylon, succeeding Mr. Kanchana Ratwatte, by President Ranil Wickremesinghe. This is the second time he has headed BOC where he was Chairman from Jan. 2025 to Nov. 2019. Perera, a leading lawyer commanding a wide practice, is expected to continue […]
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India prevailed over Sri Lanka by 91 runs in the final T20 International played in Rajkot, India today (07 Jan.), winning the three-match series 2-1.
The international tenders for the importation of eggs will be called from next Monday (Jan 07), the Sri Lanka State Trading (General) Corporation has assured.