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Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena defended sacking Cabinet Ministers who go against the Government. The Prime Minister told Parliament that Cabinet Ministers must act with discipline and follow Government policy. He said that any Cabinet Minister who does not follow Government policy must resign or can be sacked. He recalled that the United National Party (UNP) […]
Colombo is to be transformed into an entertainment hub, President Ranil Wickremesinghe told hoteliers at an event held in Colombo. The President emphasized the need for diverse activities in Colombo to keep visitors engaged. “What do we do there? Very little. You go to a museum, it’s a short run. You go to Gangaramaya Temple. […]
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Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Wimal Weerawansa has warned that the downfall of the current government has commenced.
Vehicular movement on the Nawalapitiya  Pundaluoya Road has been disrupted in the Harangala area, owing to an earth slip, Ada Derana reporter said.
The Controller General of Immigration and Emigration has stated that nationals of China, India, Indonesia, Russsia, Thailand, Malaysia and Japan will be granted free visas from Monday 27-11-2023 to 31-03-2024 as a pilot program to rebuild the tourism industry. Nationals of the above nominated countries possessing, Diplomatic, Official, Public Affairs, Services and Ordinary Passports are […]
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The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber level advisory for heavy rains in Southern, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and Kalutara district.
It was disclosed at the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Mass Media that the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) and the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) continue to incur losses.
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced that it will be carrying out a series of special raids during the upcoming festive season, in a bid to prevent the exploitation of consumers.
The President in his capacity as the Minister of Investment Promotion has published the Colombo Port City Orders No. 3 of 2023 (Enterprises with Strategic Value – Guidelines for releasing or encouraging to award for customs – free enterprises) under the provisions of the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act No. 11 of 2021 by […]
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the Proposal presented by the Minister of Environment to invite proposals from appropriate institutions and to implement a QR code based deposit refund system through the institution selected from among the institutions submitting proposals for same. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Bottles used as plastic packaging and High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) cups […...
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the Proposal presented by the Minister of Education to implement the South Asian Qualification Reference Framework in Sri Lanka together with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Labor and Foreign Employment. The South Asian Qualification Reference Framework, is implemented as a link to the qualification frameworks of other […]
The Cabinet of Ministers decided to grant approval to instruct the Legal Draftsman to prepare a draft bill for the amendment of the Medical Ordinance No. 26 of 1927 based on recommendations mentioned in the report handed over by the committee appointed to revise the provisions relevant to the registration of specialist physicians. (PMD) […]
The Cabinet of Ministers granted approval to the resolution furnished by the Minister of Tourism and Lands to instruct the Legal Draftsman to prepare a draft bill to amend the Institute of Survey and Mapping Act No. 21 of 1969. (PMD)
The Government of Sri Lanka says it is planning to borrow USD 60 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under the Second Integrated Road Investment Program (Tranche 4) to finance carrying out the critical works of the already commenced and incompleted road sections
Indian rescuers drilled through rocks and debris on Tuesday to reach 41 workers trapped for 17 days in a collapsed tunnel in the Himalayas, and were set to pull them out one by one to safety, officials said.
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and sacked Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe today confirmed meeting Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay to discuss the ban on Sri Lanka by the International Cricket Council (ICC). Premadasa told Parliament there was misinformation being spread about the meeting and dismissed claims it was to do with pushing for a Government change […]
Sri Lanka's Health Ministry said that around 40 government hospitals located across the country have been closed down.The post 40 Government hospitals in Sri Lanka closed and another 100 about to close appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, the Speaker announced to the House today (28) that the following Members have been nominated by the Committee of Selection to serve in the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Agriculture and Plantation Industries, in terms of the provisions of Standing Order 112(1) of the Parliament and the motion agreed to by Parliament on 17 th November 2023.
The Department of Immigration and Emigration announces that a free Visa regime is implemented for nationals of China, India, Indonesia, Russia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Japan with immediate effect, until 31 March 2024, launching as a pilot program to rebuild the tourism industry in line with the Cabinet of Ministers approval.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies to enter in to a loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank to obtain USD 60 million to complete the remaining work of the Integrated Road Investment Program (iRoad Program).
Chamari Athapaththu, Sydney Thunder’s top order batter, has been awarded the Weber WBBL|09 Player of the Tournament after a career best WBBL season, while Brisbane Heat all-rounder, Knott, has been named the WBBL|09 Young Gun. Athapaththu was lethal with the bat this season, smashing 511 runs at 42.58 apiece to sit second on the WBBL|09 […]
State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe has revealed that several investigations are currently underway into the alleged misplacement of Rs. 5 million within the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
The Court of Appeal has decided to take up further consideration of the case filed against the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) interim committee on Tuesday (Dec. 05).
The production of alcohol at two of the country s main distilleries has been temporarily halted due to their failure to pay taxes in time, Excise Department sources told Ada Derana on Tuesday (28 Nov.).
The private buses operating on the Colombo  Kandy route (Route No. 01) have withdrawn from passenger transport services as bus operators on this route have launched a strike since this morning (Nov. 28).
New Italian Ambassador Mr. Damiano Francovigh has expressed his consent to Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena s request to look into matters urgently to introduce Colombo as a direct air and shipping destination with the aim of developing tourism between Italy and Sri Lanka.
World-famous Australian chef Gary Mehigan, popularly known for his role as a judge on MasterChef Australia , has arrived in Sri Lanka.