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Nearly a year after the controversy over the Chinese intelligence gathering vessel Yuan Wang 5 docking at Hambantota Port, SIGINT (Signal Intelligence) collection French vessel Dupuy de Lôme arrived at the Port of Colombo on a formal visit yesterday morning (21st). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval […]
By Prabhat Patnaik After Sri Lanka and Pakistan, Bangladesh has become the third country in our neighbourhood to become afflicted by a serious economic crisis. It has asked for a $4.5 billion loan from the IMF, apart from $1 billion from the World Bank and $2.5-3 billion from multilateral agencies and donor nations. Though the […]
From the viewpoint of the South, the recent visit by a delegation of African political leaders to Russia for the primary purpose of impressing on President Vladimir Putin the need to end the conflict in Ukraine is welcome news. The visit is doubly important for at least two main reasons; first, the mounting economic pressures […]
The UN s deputy human rights chief on Wednesday urged the international community to use accepted principles of universal and extraterritorial jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute alleged perpetrators of human rights violation in Sri Lanka, as long as the accountability deficit remains in the island nation.
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The Core Group on Sri Lanka at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has pointed out that it is crucial for Sri Lanka to safeguard representative democracy by maintaining voters confidence in the country s electoral systems.
SriLankan Airlines has issued a clarification confirming that last night s (20 June) flight UL 470 to Seoul, which was to depart at 08.20 p.m., was delayed overnight and citing the reason for the delay.
The Core Group on Sri Lanka is concerned over the continued use of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). The Sri Lanka Core Group comprising Canada, Malawi, Montenegro, North Macedonia, the UK and the United States. UK Human Rights Ambassador Rita French told the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva during the ongoing 53rd Session […]
SriLankan Airlines says flight delays from time to time is normal and expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to its guests by the delay of UL 470. The airline confirmed that flight UL 470 to Seoul, which was to depart at 20:20 yesterday, was delayed overnight. “Unfortunately, one cockpit crew member who was scheduled for […]
Sri Lanka’s inflation for May 2023 was recorded at 22.1% which was based on the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) measured by the year-on-year change, the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) revealed in its latest report.The post Sri Lanka’s consumer inflation eases in May 2023 appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Live Updates - Sri Lanka News.
The anaesthetic which is believed to have caused two deaths at the Peradeniya Teaching Hospital had been procured through the Indian Credit Line, Dr. Vijith Gunasekera from the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) told journalists on Monday (June 19).The post Anaesthetic from India blamed for two deaths at Peradeniya Hospital appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking New...
Three persons killed in three shooting incidents reported in Homagama, Kosgoda and Kottawa, Sri Lanka within a span of 12 hours since 9:00 PM yesterday (June 20).The post Three men shot dead in shooting incidents in Homagama, Kosgoda and Kottawa appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Live Updates - Sri Lanka News.
Stand-up comedian Nathasha Edirisooriya was further remanded until July 05 by the Colombo Fort Magistrate Court today (June 21).The post Nathasha Edirisooriya further remanded – Bruno Divakara granted bail appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Live Updates - Sri Lanka News.
The Acting Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka Kotaro Katsuki made a courtesy call on Sri Lanka’s Acting Defence Minister Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at his office in Colombo on Tuesday (June 20).The post Acting Ambassador of Japan meets Acting Defence Minister of Sri Lanka appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Live Updates - Sri Lanka News.
Former Colombo Municipal Councillor Mahinda Kahandagama has been remanded until June 22 by Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court for allegedly defrauding Rs.7 million.The post Mahinda Kahandagama remanded for defrauding Rs. 7 Million appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Live Updates - Sri Lanka News.
The membership of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has unanimously approved the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year 2022, which recorded a net surplus of Rs. 6.3 billion and a total income of Rs. 17.5 billion, which is 120% over the 2021 revenue.
The Core Group on Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has urged Sri Lankan authorities to protect freedoms of expression and association.
South Korea s flag carrier Korean Air is expected to resume direct flights to Sri Lanka, says Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara.
Sri Lanka inflation, based on National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), for May 2023 was recorded at 22.1%, as measured by the year-on-year change, the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) revealed in its latest report.
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today questioned the decision taken to allow Uber and Pick Me to operate at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). Speaking in Parliament today the Opposition Leader said that the decision taken by the Government was having an impact on individuals operating small-scale taxi services. He urged the Government to protect the […]
Flight delays by SriLankan Airlines is costing migrant workers their jobs in Korea, Labour Minister Manusha Nanayakkara said. The Minister told Parliament that officials in Korea have given specific times when Sri Lankan migrant workers can be accepted at the airport. He said that if there is a long delay then the migrant workers will […]
Three people were killed in multiple shootings reported in Sri Lanka between last night and this morning (Wednesday). The shooting incidents were reported in Homagama, Kottawa and Kosgoda. A 46-year-old man was shot dead at Niyandagala, in Homagama last night. The Police said that gunmen had stormed his house and opened fire. He succumbed to […]
Port City Colombo, has repurposed 13 decommissioned vessels to form an underwater shipwreck museum, at the canal bed between the breakwater and the beach. The Chinese funded Port City project which extends from the Central Business District of Colombo, showcases a profound commitment to environmental preservation through the development of extensive coastal and marine habitats, […]
Sri Lanka Navy, on Tuesday night (June 20), held 09 Indian fishermen along with a poaching trawler off Urimunai of the Delft Island, Jaffna.
Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, commenced twice weekly flights to Colombo, Sri Lanka today. The inaugural flight landed in Colombo at 0350 hrs today, Wednesday 21 June 2023, after a short four-hour trip linking the two islands. The flight is served by the airline’s Airbus A320 Neo aircraft with 12 […]
The Sri Lanka Navy Sports Board awarded cash prizes to Woman Petty Officer Gayanthika Abeyrathne and Able Seaman SMASM Subasinghe who brought credit to the motherland by winning gold medals at international athletic events held recently. Woman Petty Officer Gayanthika Abeyrathne showcased promising talent by winning the gold medal in the women’s 800m event at […]
The Chairman of Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited, on Tuesday, announced that Air Seychelles will commence direct flights between the Republic of Seychelles and Colombo starting today (21). Major Gen. (Retd.) G.A. Chandrasiri told journalists in Colombo that the direct service is scheduled to operate twice a week, with a flight duration […]
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, on Monday (19) expressed his gratitude to the outgoing High Commissioner of the United Kingdom, Sarah Hulton, for her unwavering dedication in strengthening the friendly relations between Sri Lanka and the UK. The Prime Minister conveyed his appreciation during a farewell meeting held at Temple Trees, when the High Commissioner paid […]
by Kalyananda Tiranagama Executive Director Lawyers for Human Rights and Development (Part VII of this article appeared in The Island of 20 June 2023) Although there is no public annoyance, under S. 63 (j) of the Police Ordinance any Police officer has the power to arrest without a warrant ‘any person who wilfully and indecently […]