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Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has encouraged Indians to visit Sri Lanka if they want to travel overseas on holiday. He also noted that India’s assistance to Sri Lanka during its economic crisis has played a key role in enhancing India’s image among Sri Lankan citizens. “My first advice to you, the next […]
- India says it has done more for Sri Lanka than IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s prudence towards Sri Lanka further consolidates the “neighbourhood first” policy of Prim... (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s Minister of State for External Affairs to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- India will continue developmental assistance to Sri Lanka in every possible area: Jaishankar (Category: Breaking News)
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- Rebounce Of Padayatra Phase 3 After A Respite Of 18 Days For State President Annamalai (Category: Breaking News)
- Karnataka Seeks The Benefit Of A Successive BJP Government In 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Annamalai’s Stand Alone Stance Is Singularly Commendable (Category: Breaking News)
- Exponential Growth Of BJP In Tamil Nadu In Five Years (2019 – 2024) (Category: Breaking News)
Sinopec Energy Lanka has also decided to revise its retail fuel prices with effect from midnight today (January 31).
Minister of Tourism, Lands, Sports and Youth Affairs Harin Fernando, participating at a press briefing held at the President’s Media Centre today (31) under the theme ‘Collective Path to a Stable Country’ said that he expected 2.2 million tourists to visit Sri Lanka in 2024 and bring in a revenue of US$ 4billion. He revealed […]
HMS SPEY of the Royal Navy, which arrived in Sri Lanka on 28th January 2024, departed the island today (31st January) on successful completion of her formal visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship in accordance with naval traditions at the port of Colombo. Upon leaving, HMS SPEY engaged in […]
Left-arm quick Kwena Maphaka picked up 5 for 34, including three of the top four batters, as South Africa crushed Zimbabwe in the Super Sixes of the Under-19 World Cup. Maphaka’s spell helped bundle Zimbabwe out for 102, with the hosts’ top order hunting down the target in less than 14 overs. Zimbabwe were reduced […]
- Maphaka bags six as South Africa thump Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan, Zimbabwe and South Africa script crushing wins (Category: Breaking News)
- Saharan, Dhas lead India into ninth final with epic partnership (Category: Breaking News)
- Lucknow Super Giants sign Lance Klusener as assistant coach (Category: Breaking News)
Judges at the top U.N. court on Wednesday found that Russia violated elements of a U.N. anti-terrorism treaty, but declined to rule on allegations brought by Kyiv that Moscow was responsible for the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine in 2014.
Australia captain Hugh Weibgen led his side from the front to dismantle England in a rain-hit game in Kimberley. England, who came into the game with just two points and an NRR of -0.08, are now on the brink of elimination. Weibgen made 120 after being sent in and lifted Australia to a competitive 266 […]
- India must win away (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- Clash between old foes in ICC World T20 final (Category: Breaking News)
- Ashes woes: bad to worse (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- England retains Ashes cup (Category: Breaking News)
Medium-pacer Rohanat Doullah Borson and offspinner Sheikh Paevez Jibon shared seven wickets to set up Bangladesh’s five wicket win over Nepal in Bloemfontein. After opting to bat, Nepal did not have a great start and lost three wickets for just 29 runs. Captain Dev Khanal and Bishal Bikram KC stabilised the innings by adding 62 […]
- Regional Reach (Category: Business)
- Concerns for India despite ten wicket win over Nepal (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh’s trade gap with SAARC widens to $2.4 b (Category: Business)
The Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka has announced that the fee charged for the issuance of passports under the normal service will be increased with effect from February 01, 2024.The post Sri Lanka increases passport issuance fees under normal service appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Issuance of passports temporarily suspended due to breakdown in the computer system (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka increases passport charges (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to launch a new online passport application system today (June 15) (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka issued 911,689 passports in 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
Fuel prices in Sri Lanka have been revised with effect from February 01, 2024.The post Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from February 01, 2024 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Price of 92 Octane Petrol increased in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from March 05, 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from May 1, 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from April 1, 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
Member of Parliament Shasheendra Rajapaksa was sworn in as the State Minister of Irrigation and Water Supply by President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat. today (31).
Mr. Kushan Sampath Jayaratne has assumed duties as the 7th Serjeant-at-Arms of the Parliament of Sri Lanka this morning (31), upon the retirement of Narendra Fernando, who served as the 6th Serjeant-at-Arms of the Parliament, on Tuesday (30).
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- After decades of searching, son finds father through DNA test (Category: USA, Maryland)
- After decades of searching, son finds father through DNA test (Category: USA, Nebraska)
- After decades of searching, son finds father through DNA test (Category: USA, New Hampshire)
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) announced that fuel prices will be revised with effect from midnight today (January 31).
The fee charged for the issuance of passports under the normal service has been increased, the Department of Immigration and Emigration said.
The Pekoe Trail, a 300km trekking trail that travels through the central hills of Sri Lanka, has been profiled among the ÂTop 20 Travel Experiences for 2024Â as named by National Geographic s Global Editorial Teams, as part of their picks for Best of the World 2024.
- On the trail with Bigfoot-hunters (Category: Technology)
- Umar's maiden 200 puts Pakistan on top (Category: Breaking News)
- Keep the peace outdoors, don't walk on the ski trails (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Keep the peace outdoors, don't walk on the ski trails (Category: USA, North Dakota)
U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung says Sri Lanka s adoption of the controversial Online Safety Bill sends a negative signal in Sri Lanka s path towards reform and recovery, when major global tech companies characterize the bill as Âunworkable and stifling innovation and democracy, instead of actually addressing online crimes.
The Illegal Assets Investigation Division of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has arrested the wife, son and sister of the drug trafficker Ruwan Chamila Prasanna alias ÂDematagoda RuwanÂ, who is the brother of ÂDematagoda ChamindaÂ, a notorious drug kingpin who has been sentenced to death.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the foundation of a nation s economy lies in fostering an enlightened and cultured society.
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has decided to introduce payment plans for new connections, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera revealed.
Five civil society activists have been arrested while staging a Satyagraha campaign in front of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today (31 Jan.) demanding the arrest of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella.
India’s Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar has urged all Indians to visit Sri Lanka, emphasising the strong ties between the two nations.The post ‘The next time you want to take a holiday, go to Sri Lanka’ – Jaishankar to Indians appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- India has done its best to assist Sri Lanka – Jaishankar (Category: Breaking News)
- India remains committed to assist Sri Lanka in its economic recovery – Jaishankar tells Sabry (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP Leader Anura Kumara meets India’s Foreign Minister S.Jaishankar in Delhi (Category: Breaking News)
- India will continue developmental assistance to Sri Lanka in every possible area: Jaishankar (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka have picked three uncapped players for the upcoming one-off Test against Afghanistan in Colombo, that is set to begin on February 2. This will be Dhananjaya de Silva’s first assignment as full-time Test skipper after taking over from Dimuth Karunaratne. Wicketkeeper-batter Lahiru Udara, fast bowlers Chamika Gunasekara and Milan Rathnayake are the three […]
- Karunaratne pushes for increase in priority to Test cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- We are as prepared as we can possibly be for Sri Lanka – Balbirnie (Category: Breaking News)
- Rahim sends legal notice to media channel for spot-fixing report (Category: Breaking News)
- SLC announce Men’s 2024 future tours program (Category: Breaking News)
At least 72 health sector trade unions, excluding doctors unions, will launch an island-wide strike from 6.30 a.m. tomorrow (01 February), demanding the Disturbance, Availability and Transport (DAT) allowance.
Maldives has sought Sri Lanka s assistance in medical evacuation services  mainly to transport patients to Colombo in air ambulances  amid a persisting strain with India.
Police have fired tear gas and water cannons near the Peradeniya Rest House in attempts to disperse a group of protesting students from the University of Peradeniya.
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance says two companies from China and India have been pre-qualified for the Request for Proposal (RFP) stage of the divestiture of the majority stake in the state-owned Sri Lanka Telecom PLC (SLT).The post Reliance’s Jio, Gortune pre-qualify for Sri Lanka Telecom stake bid appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- India s Jio and China s Gortune pre-qualify for SLT stake bid (Category: Breaking News)
- Mukesh Ambani is taking his telecom playbook to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Government to sell shares in SLT and Lanka Hospitals (Category: Breaking News)
- Sectoral Oversight Committee on National Security recommends not to privatise Sri Lanka Telecom (Category: Breaking News)
Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka expressed his strong displeasure regarding Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa accepting the support of former Army Commander (Retired) General Daya Ratnayake.The post Sarath Fonseka slams Sajith Premadasa for bringing Daya Ratnayake to SJB appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Fonseka obtains enjoining order against SJB (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith warns critics inside SJB following Fonseka’s outburst (Category: Breaking News)
- Those criticizing Party decisions will be penalized – Sajith (Category: Breaking News)
- Former Army Commander Daya Ratnayake joins SJB (Category: Breaking News)
Shasheendra Rajapaksa was sworn in as the State Minister for Irrigation and Water Resources Management before President Ranil Wickremesinghe a short while ago.The post Shasheendra Rajapaksa sworn in as State Minister appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Shasheendra Rajapaksa sworn in as Minister of State for Irrigation and Water Supply (Category: Breaking News)
- New State Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Management appointed (Category: Breaking News)
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- Shasheendra gets Sanath Nishantha’s portfolio (Category: Breaking News)
The overall rate of inflation as measured by Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on year-on-year basis has increased to 6.4% in January 2024 from 4.0% in December 2023, according to the latest data from the Census Statistics Department (DCS).
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