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By Shamindra Ferdinando Foreign Minister Ali Sabry, PC, yesterday said that Parliament like other institutions should bear responsibility for the unprecedented economic crisis caused during President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s administration. Minister Sabry said so when The Island sought his response as regards the responsibility of Parliament for the developing situation against the backdrop of the cou...
The abstention from voting recently by some foremost powers of the vital UN Security Council on a crucial resolution relating to the wellbeing of the people of the Gaza Strip, helped focus on the vexatious issues central to the Israel-Hamas war which are driving the world apart. The abstention from voting by the US, Russia […]
Customs officials inspecting the drugs By Rathindra Kuruwita Three persons were apprehended at the cargo terminal of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) at Katunayake yesterday while they were attempting to clear eight parcels of towels with 10.5 kilos of heroin concealed therein. The estimated street value of the seized heroin is approximately Rs 270 million. […]
By Rathindra Kuruwita Historically, Sri Lankan governments have failed to reduce the budget deficit, SJB MP Eran Wickramaratne says. Sri Lankan governments have consistently looked at maximising revenue but paid minimal attention to curtailing expenditure, MP Wickramaratne has said. Even the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had not factored in state expenditures when the latest bailout […]
Chamari Athapaththu, who has been in the middle of a sensational run of form, has been signed up by Northern Brave for the 2023-24 women’s Super Smash competition, with the team calling it “a huge coup”. Sri Lanka stalwart Athapaththu is playing in the WBBL for Sydney Thunder, and is currently the second highest run […]
President of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Shammi Silva has revealed more details on the suspension imposed against SLC by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
President Ranil Wickremesinghe is to study three letters sent by the Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) to the International Cricket Council (ICC) which led to the ICC suspending Sri Lanka. Responding to a statement made in Parliament today by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, the President said that he will study the three letters and requested […]
The agreement reached between Sri Lanka and the Export-Import Bank of China (Exim Bank) is a positive step forward in the island nation s debt restructuring process, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says.
Rs. 10 billion allocated for potential future elections in Sri Lanka, State Minister for Plantations, Enterprise Reforms and Finance, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya announced.The post Sri Lanka allocated Rs. 10 billion for potential future elections appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
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Millions of Indians cried along with cricket captain Rohit Sharma on Sunday as he walked off the field, trying to hold back his tears. His team had just lost the cricket World Cup final to Australia, prolonging India’s painful wait for the glory since 2011. This was arguably his best shot at winning the coveted […]
Three persons have been taken into custody at the cargo terminal of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to clear 08 parcels sent from Pakistan containing 10.5 kilograms of heroin. .
The European Union (EU) has raised fears of a risk of repressive action by the Sri Lankan Government, as seen in the disproportionate use of force against civil protestors. In this challenging context, the EU says it is paramount that the State shows restraint and continues to guarantee freedom of association, freedom of expression and […]
Médecins sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is horrified by the killing of two MSF doctors, and a third doctor following a strike on Al Awda Hospital, one of the last remaining functional hospitals in Northern Gaza. MSF said that two MSF doctors Dr Mahmoud Abu Nujaila and Dr Ahmad Al Sahar, and a third doctor […]
The Main Air Traffic Control Tower and the radar Operations Centre at Bandaranaike International Airport had initiated operations utilizing full digital technology and those improvements were part of the ongoing modernisation programme to enhance Air Traffic Control operations at the airport, Ports, Shipping and Aviation Ministry said yesterday (21). The inauguration of this latest Digital […...
President Ranil Wickremesinghe met visiting Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin, on Monday, with both sides pledging to deepen cooperation and friendship between the two countries. Wickremesinghe thanked China for its long-term valuable support and assistance to Sri Lanka, saying that Sri Lanka firmly supports the joint Belt and Road cooperation, and encourages Chinese enterprises to […]
By Saman Indrajith Yesterday’s parliamentary session was marred by aggressive protests by government MPs against Opposition and SJB leader Sajith Premadasa, who demanded that those whom the Supreme Court had held responsible for the collapse of the national economy be stripped of their privileges. Protests erupted as Opposition leader Premadasa commenced his special statement on […]
“The Sri Lanka National Hydrogen Road Map” was presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe by the Minister of Power & Energy Kanchana Wijesekara today (21). This roadmap is a collaborative effort between the Petroleum Development Authority of Sri Lanka (PDASL) and Greenstat Hydrogen India, with the invaluable support of the United States Agency for International Development […]
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekara says that the country has lost an opportunity to support rebuilding the tourism industry and the economy as a result of the decision taken by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to move the Under 19 World Cup to South Africa from Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka's consumer price inflation rose to 1% in October year-on-year from 0.8% in September, the statistics department said on Tuesday.The post Sri Lankan inflation rises to 1% in October appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board met today and confirmed the terms of the suspension of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has moved the Under 19 World Cup to South Africa from Sri Lanka, the Indian cricket news website Cricbuzz reported.
RM Parks Inc, a leading petroleum products distributor in the United States signed an agreement with the Board of Investment (BOI) for U$ 110 million to bring Shell products to Sri Lanka.The post RM Parks signs $110 million petroleum agreement with Sri Lanka appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Based on the success achieved by the implementation of the pilot project for preventing and resolving disputes in the Public Service through the concepts of social dialogue, consultation, mediation and arbitration which was implemented in 4 workplaces in the field of health and transportation by obtaining technical financial support from the International Labor Organization (ILO). […]
Three of the world’s most influential women have told BBC News they want to end child marriage within a generation. Michelle Obama, Amal Clooney and Melinda French Gates announced last year a collaboration between their foundations to combat the problem. At the current rate of progress, the UN has warned it will not be eradicated […]
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Sri Lanka, which expects a loan of USD 300 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has imported some commonly grown food such as taro roots (Kiri Ala), garlic, potatoes, tomato, papaw, water melon, long beans, pineapple etc. at a cost of USD 295 million last year, SLPP MP Madura Vithanage said yesterday (November 20).The post Sri Lanka imports ‘Kiri Ala’ and other commonly ...
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is slated to make a decision in respect of the temporary ban imposed on the national cricket governing body today (Nov.21).