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A street food vendor in Colombo has been arrested for harassing a tourist and attempting to charge Rs. 1,900 for a Kottu. The street food vendor was seen on a video which went viral on social media attempting to charge Rs. 1,900 for a Kottu, a popular meal in Sri Lanka. On suspicion the tourist […]
- Colombo street vendor who threatened tourist granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
- Renowned astrologer Chandrasiri Bandara passed away (Category: Breaking News)
- Three leading international firms offer advice to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- NASA includes Sri Lankan in crew for simulated Mars journey (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited the Court Lodge Estate, owned by the Udupusellawa Plantation Company in Nuwara Eliya this morning (16) to explore opportunities for the revival of the tourism industry around the picturesque hills of Nuwara Eliya. He embarked on this journey by traversing the Pekoe Trail.
The inaugural Sri Lanka-Kyrgyz Republic Foreign Office consultations have successfully concluded in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on 15 April.
Former Parliamentarian Palitha Thewarapperuma died from electrocution this evening (April 16), at the age of 64.The post Palitha Thewarapperuma passes away appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Former Member of Parliament Palitha Thewarapperuma passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Former MP Palitha Thewarapperuma passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Thewarapperuma allowed to attend Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Thewarapperuma allowed to attend Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne, the founder of the Sarvodaya Movement, has passed away at the age of 92 while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Colombo.The post Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne passes away appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Founder of the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement of Sri Lanka Dr A T Ariyaratne passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Sarvodaya founder Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Dr A .T. Ariyaratne Has Passed: My Memories Of Him To The Mid-1990s (Category: Breaking News)
- Global CEO Forum honours Dr. A. T. Ariyaratne posthumously (Category: Breaking News)
Reuters reports that Sri Lanka has turned down a restructuring plan proposed by international bondholders to address its $12 billion debt, thereby endangering crucial International Monetary Fund (IMF) aid and further delaying the resolution of its ongoing two-year debt crisis.The post Sri Lanka debt restructuring stumbles as government rejects bondholders’ proposal appeared first on ONLANKA ...
- Sri Lanka confident of meeting conditions for IMF funding soon – report (Category: Breaking News)
- Global investors and Sri Lanka officials set for second round of Bond Restructuring talks (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bondholders ready for debt restructuring talks with authorities (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF ready to support Sri Lanka’s discussions with bondholders (Category: Breaking News)
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP, Harshana Rajakaruna, emphasized today (April 16) the need for Sri Lanka to maintain a cautious and neutral stance in international relations, particularly highlighting the importance of not getting involved in global conflicts.The post Sri Lanka must stay neutral in world conflicts – Harshana Rajakaruna appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking Ne...
- Going Green (Category: Business)
- Emission Focus (Category: Business)
- President must decide whether Rajapaksas are worth more than Sri Lankans – Harshana (Category: Breaking News)
- Speaker appoints PSC to probe country’s bankruptcy (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka began the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group (IMF/WBG) Spring Meetings with a productive bilateral discussion with Kenji Okamura, the Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, according to State Minister of Finance, Shehan Semasinghe.The post Sri Lanka commences IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings with positive bilateral talks appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking New...
- Sri Lanka makes significant progress at the World Bank – IMF spring meetings in Washington (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF and Sri Lanka discuss steps to be taken to secure funds (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan delegation calls on top IMF, World Bank officials at 2024 Spring Meetings (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF wants social stability maintained in order to help Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Several major water and energy projects are going to be inaugurated by the presidents of Iran and Sri Lanka in the near future, Iranian media reported.The post Iranian President to inaugurate ‘Uma Oya’ project during Sri Lanka visit appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lankan and Iranian Presidents to open Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran’s President offers to contribute to Sri Lanka’s progress (Category: Breaking News)
- Uma Oya development project declared open (Category: Breaking News)
- Uma Oya Development Project inaugurated (Category: Breaking News)
The founder of the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement of Sri Lanka, Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne passed away at a private hospital in Colombo today (16) according to family sources. He was 93 at the time of his demise.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe assured solutions to plantation workers during a walk along the Pekoe Trail in Nuwara Eliya. The “Pekoe Trail” spans 300+ km through the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka, regarded as one of Asia’s best-kept secret routes. Originating from the renowned city of Kandy, it extends south towards the Hatton and Horton Plains […]
- No final decision on Rs. 1700 daily wage (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to hold Foreign Office Consultations with Kazakhstan (Category: Breaking News)
- Plantation workers stage protest demanding Rs. 1700 wage (Category: Breaking News)
- SLFP warring parties meet at Sirimavo’s birth anniversary event (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited the Court Lodge Estate, owned by the Udupusellawa Plantation Company in Nuwara Eliya this morning (16) to explore opportunities for the revival of the tourism industry around the picturesque hills of Nuwara Eliya. The President commenced his journey by traversing a distance of 3.2km along the historic Pekoe Trail. The “Pekoe […]
- Unregistered Tamils evicted from the Nuwara Eliya area (Category: Breaking News)
- President reveals plans to develop Sri Lanka's tea capital Nuwara Eliya (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President celebrates Deepawali with children of plantations (Category: Breaking News)
- Streamlined program to obtain maximum support from Nuwara Eliya to build the country’s economy (Category: Breaking News)
The founder of the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement of Sri Lanka, Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne, passed away, his family announced. He was 92-years-old. He passed away at a private hospital in Colombo, Tuesday. Ariyaratne was nominated to the Constitutional Council as a civil representative in 2015. He received the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Community Leadership in 1969, […]
- Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Church puts faith in God to ensure justice over Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- India lifts export ban on onions for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Taj Samudra celebrates 40 years (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has not ruled out contesting the presidential polls. Rajapakshe said that he has been invited by a group of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) members and religious leaders to contest to be the next President. The Justice Minister said that he will carefully consider the invitation and decide soon. […]
- Champika Ranawaka hints at contesting Presidential polls (Category: Breaking News)
- UNP decides to pick Ranil as presidential candidate (Category: Breaking News)
- Magnitude 4.4 quake reported off Hambantota (Category: Breaking News)
- IGP among cops and politicians who met MR (Category: Breaking News)
The founder of the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement of Sri Lanka, Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne has passed away at the age of 93.
The Road Development Authority (RDA) says the expressways have generated an income of Rs. 235 million within the past six days from 10 - 15 April.
The government of Sri Lanka has concluded the initial restricted discussions with nine members of the Steering Committee of the Ad Hoc Group of Bondholders regarding its international sovereign bonds (ISBs).
Yiva Ceylon, an innovative self-care brand, proudly announces its official launch, offering meticulously crafted skincare solutions deeply rooted in the rich heritage of Ceylonese traditions. Under the guiding principle of ‘Consciously Curated Ceylonese Self-care guiding principle,’ Yiva Ceylon emerges as a beacon of sustainable beauty, championing local produce and traditional ingredi...
- Janashakthi Group-Sponsored Inaugural “Battle of the Golden Blues” Concludes with a Draw (Category: Breaking News)
- Kirsche Capital Unveils Its Latest Modest Collection (Category: Breaking News)
- Bolt Gear’s Inaugural Store at One Galle Face Mall (Category: Breaking News)
- Plantation workers stage protest demanding Rs. 1700 wage (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has failed to strike an agreement on restructuring about US$12 billion of debt with its bondholders, the Government said on Tuesday (Apr 16). “The steering committee did not agree to extension of restricted discussions,” it said in a regulatory filing. Following talks with bondholders on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund and […]
- Sri Lanka calls for debt-restructuring proposals from dealer managers (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bondholders’ proposal met with Government pushback (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka could benefit from debt-for-nature swap (Category: Breaking News)
- Bill to trim president’s powers likely to become law within weeks (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister Chamara Sampath Dasanayake escaped unhurt after his vehicle caught fire in Bandarawela. The State Minister had been travelling to Ella, Tuesday, when the vehicle suddenly caught fire. The Sri Lankan State Minister and his driver managed to escape unhurt. Area residents and the fire brigade together with the Police extinguished the flames. (Colombo […]
- Chamara Sampath outraged for not being called Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- State Minister wants people to enjoy arrack for traditional New Year (Category: Breaking News)
- Chamara Sampath Dasanayake’s vehicle caught Fire in Bandarawela (Category: Breaking News)
- Fire destroys nearly 30 shops in Mawanella (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Sri Lanka discussed the next steps to finalize the 2nd Review of the IMF programme. The discussion took place between State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe and IMF Executive Director for India and Sri Lanka Dr. Krishnamurthy Subramanian. “It is always a pleasure to meet with Dr. Krishnamurthy Subramanian, […]
- IMF commends Sri Lanka on hard-won economic gains (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka tells G-24 country’s economy has stabilised (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF commends Sri Lanka’s economic reforms endeavors (Category: Breaking News)
- Thai Airways resumes daily flights to Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
The Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kenji Okamura has commended the Sri Lankan authorities on the implementation of a strong program and excellent reform progress, says Finance State Minister Shehan Semasinghe.
At least 11 commuter trains have been cancelled this morning (16), according to the Sri Lanka Railways.
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- IPO To Raise Rs. 400 mn (Category: Breaking News)
- Video: HIRU THANIWELA EP 400 (Category: Video)
- Video: CoL has increased by 400 percent - Maithri (Category: Video)
- 400 Shops In Colombo To Be Sealed (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister Chamara Sampath Dasanayake's vehicle suddenly caught fire in the Halpe area of Bandarawela this morning (April 16).The post Chamara Sampath Dasanayake’s vehicle caught Fire in Bandarawela appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- State Minister escapes unhurt after vehicle catches fire (Category: Breaking News)
- State Minister Chamara Sampath s vehicle catches fire in Halpe (Category: Breaking News)
- State Minister Chamara’s official vehicle catches fire (Category: Breaking News)
- Vehicle gutted in fire on Expressway. (Category: Breaking News)
The Government of India has lifted the export ban on onions for Sri Lanka, according to the Indian High Commission in Colombo.The post India lifts ban on onion exports to Sri Lanka appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- India lifts ban on onion exports to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- India extends ban on onion exports indefinitely ahead of general election (Category: Breaking News)
- India extends ban on onion exports indefinitely ahead of general election (Category: Breaking News)
- Onion imports from China after Indo-Pak export ban: Minister (Category: Breaking News)
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- Conundrum Of Elections & IMF Programme (Category: Breaking News)
- Consolidating Economic Recovery Needs No Referendum (Category: Breaking News)
- Legitimacy Deficit Haunts Government (Category: Breaking News)
- Regular Elections Are The Foundation Of Democratic Society (Category: Breaking News)
A 19-year-old Canberra woman told Australian senators she feared herself and her mother and sister could be jailed or sent back to Sri Lanka if a new Australian migration bill became law. Piumetharshika Kaneshan, a 19-year-old nursing student from Canberra who escaped Sri Lanka with her family, said the threat of being jailed or deported […]
- Sri Lankan asylum seekers in Australia push for permanent visas (Category: Breaking News)
- Man attempts to enter cargo hold of Sri Lanka bound flight at Sydney Airport (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka lifts Gunathilaka ban after sexual assault acquittal (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia grants permanent residency to Sri Lankan who walked 1,000km (Category: Breaking News)
A statement by academics of the university system We are in the midst of an existentially threatening economic crisis. With an ever-increasing debt burden and low economic prospects, we continue to grapple with uncertain economic futures and related social and political distresses. As university teachers, we are concerned about the multiplicity of recent proposals seeking […]
- Sri Lanka university lecturers want their issues resolved before admitting more students to univ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Seminar to be held to create awareness against leadership training programme for Sri Lankan univ... (Category: Breaking News)
- 10200 American scholarships on distant English learning for Univ. students. (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to set up a Buddhist Univ. in Sanchi (Category: Breaking News)
The British School in Colombo (BSC) celebrated the 2024 Sinhala and Tamil New Year with several cultural events and traditional games during Special Avurudu Assembly held recently at the school premises. The school’s student population, which is made up of over 53 nationalities, with students from all over the world, joined hands to celebrate this […]
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