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Only Matheesha Pathirana (US$ 120,000) elicited any sort of high level bidding war at the Lanka Premier League player auction held in Colombo today (21). The other two highly priced signings – Isuru Udana (US$ 100,000) and Karim Janat (US$ 80,000) – seemed to suggest sides placing a premium on squad composition. Though the Udana […]
- Chamika’s 16-ball 26* gives Kandy Falcons last-ball victory (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bowled out for 50 in Asia Cup final (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh elect to field first in first T20I (Category: Breaking News)
- Jayawardene hails 'confident' Perera (Category: Sports)
Disbarred lawyer Michael Cohen has completed his testimony before a New York criminal courtroom, as the case against his boss, former United States President Donald Trump, approaches its likely end. Monday marked Cohen’s fourth and final day on the witness stand. His words were the last witness testimony the prosecution called before resting its case. […]
- Star witness Cohen testifies against Trump in hush money trial (Category: Breaking News)
- Have Trump prosecutors made their case at hush-money trial? (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump lawyer clashes with Michael Cohen in hush-money trial (Category: Breaking News)
- Donald Trump and Stormy Daniels face off on tense day in court (Category: Breaking News)
Young Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana became the most expensive player ever in a Lanka Premier League (LPL) auction Tuesday when he was grabbed by Colombo Strikers for a record $120,000.
Schools in the Puttalam District are scheduled to reopen tomorrow (22 May) for academic activities, according to the Provincial Director of Education of the North-Western Province.
State Minister for Social Empowerment Anupa Pasqual, announced that new laws are being introduced to facilitate the use of uncultivated land for agricultural purposes as land is vital for social empowerment. He also said that the government has decided to incorporate a skill or professional stream into the G.C.E (Ordinary Level) Examination to promote social […]
- How Many Years Must You Work to Collect Social Security Benefits? (Category: USA, South Dakota)
- Election 2020: Facebook, Twitter and YouTube wrestle with misinformation - CNET (Category: Technology)
- 4 of the Most Effective Ways to Score a Higher Social Security Paycheck (Category: USA, South Dakota)
- Facebook revamps Pages with cleaner design, hides likes - CNET (Category: Technology)
One passenger was killed and 30 injured after a Singapore Airlines flight from London hit severe turbulence en route on Tuesday, forcing it to make an emergency landing in Bangkok, officials and the airline said.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said he was deeply saddened and shocked to learn of the tragic demise of President Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Dr Amir Abdollahian. “I recall the recent visit of President Raisi and also the visits of Foreign Minister Abdollahian to […]
- Ranil takes oaths as Finance Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka saddened over the death or Iran’s President, FM (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil tipped to be PM in caretaker Government (Category: Breaking News)
- President says 2023 critical for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected the “false allegation” of a so-called “genocide” in Sri Lanka in a message by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on 18 May 2024. The Government of Sri Lanka in all previous communications has categorically refuted such outrageous allegation of genocide in Sri Lanka. No competent authority in Canada […]
- Sri Lanka hits back at Canadian Prime Minister over comments (Category: Breaking News)
- Canadian PM remembers Black July when Sri Lankan Tamils were killed (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka rejects motion on alleged genocide adopted in Canadian Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Canadian PM remembers Tamil victims of Sri Lanka’s war (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s Samitha Dulan Kodituwakku established a new world record in the Men’s F-44 Javelin Throw at the 2024 Para Athletics World Championships. The Sri Lankan set the new record at the championships being held at the Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium in Japan. (Colombo Gazette)
- China to help conclude debt restructuring process in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka declares day of mourning following Iran President’s death (Category: Breaking News)
- Top US official to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil and Elon Musk discuss launching Starlink in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is to further strengthen its presence in China, the Ambassador-designate of Sri Lanka to the People’s Republic of China, Majintha Jayesinghe, said. Ambassador Jayesinghe assumed duties at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing, PRC. Addressing the Staff, Ambassador Majintha Jayesinghe recalled the close historic relations between Sri Lanka and China and outlined […]
- China to help conclude debt restructuring process in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- India extends tenure of USD 1 billion credit facility provided to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- ASEAN appreciates efforts taken by Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- US Assistant Secretary and Sri Lankan civil society discuss reforms (Category: Breaking News)
Norway, which shut its Embassy in Colombo last year, is to boost bilateral ties with Sri Lanka. May-Elin Stener, the Ambassador of Norway to Sri Lanka and India visited Sri Lanka during 2nd to 9th May, a statement issued Tuesday noted. The visit marks a pivotal moment in the strengthening of bilateral ties between Norway […]
- US Assistant Secretary and Sri Lankan civil society discuss reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- Iraq wants to enhance bilateral, political relations with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to further strengthen presence in China (Category: Breaking News)
- Indonesia to strengthen ties with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Inspired by the teachings of the Buddha, India is taking new initiatives for global welfare Vesak, also known as Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti, is a significant Buddhist festival that commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha. This important day falls on the full moon in April or May and is a […]
- Vesak messages (Category: Breaking News)
- Buddhism: A True Gift from India to the World (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s historical connection to Buddhism (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s Enduring Role in Promoting Buddhism (Category: Breaking News)
Former State Minister Diana Gamage was granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court after being accused of obtaining a passport by producing false information. The State Minister appeared in court, Tuesday, after she was named as a suspect by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). Diana Gamage was recently stripped of her Parliament seat following a […]
- Former State Minister refuses to quit politics (Category: Breaking News)
- Contempt of court application filed against Diana Gamage. (Category: Breaking News)
- Mujibur Rahman takes oaths as an MP (Category: Breaking News)
- Mujibur Rahman’s name gazetted to replace Diana in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka s Foreign Minister Ali Sabry will leave for Iran tonight to attend President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi s funeral in Tabriz, Iran, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
One person has been killed and several others injured on a Singapore Airlines flight from London that was hit by severe turbulence. The Singapore-bound Boeing 777-300ER was diverted to Bangkok and landed at 15:45 local (08:00 GMT). Flight SQ 321 was carrying a total of 211 passengers and 18 crew, the airline said in a […]
- Ukraine, brandy and EVs top the agenda on Xi’s charm offensive (Category: Breaking News)
- Switzerland’s Nemo wins Eurovision 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Gunmen storm Ecuador television studio live on air (Category: Breaking News)
- Cambodia blames heatwave for deadly ammo blast (Category: Breaking News)
Funeral ceremonies are set to begin on Tuesday for the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi following his death in a helicopter crash, as authorities probe what caused the aircraft to smash into the side of a remote mountainside during foggy weather on Sunday morning. Raisi’s death alongside other high-ranking officials, including the country’s foreign minister, […]
- Parliament pays last respects to former Speaker (Category: Breaking News)
- President leaves for England to attend Queen’s funeral (Category: Breaking News)
- Jackson Anthony’s son hits out at critics during funeral (Category: Breaking News)
- Sanath Nishantha’s funeral on Sunday (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has now joined the list of around 30 countries who wish to join the BRICS bloc this year. Taking over the chairmanship for BRICS 2024, Russian president Vladimir Putin announced in his inaugural address stated that with the expansion of the global bloc from five countries to 10, more are looking forward to […]
- What is SB trying to say? (Category: Breaking News)
- SB Dissanayake undecided on contesting polls (Category: Breaking News)
- FUTA Takes On SB (Category: Breaking News)
- Docs on war path with SB (Category: Breaking News)
Advisory for strong winds and rough seas issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre at 01.30 p.m.on 21 May 2024 for deep-sea areas in the South-eastern Arabian Sea and in the southwestern Bay of Bengal Sea Naval and fisher communities in the deep-sea areas in the South-eastern Arabian Sea and in the southwestern Bay […]
- Advisory for strong winds and rough seas issued for Naval and fisher communities in the deep-sea... (Category: Breaking News)
- Red alert issued for strong winds and rough seas (Category: Breaking News)
- Low pressure area may intensify into a depression over southeast Bay of Bengal on Wednesday (29)... (Category: Breaking News)
- Advisory for strong winds and rough seas issued to multi-day boats in the Bay of Bengal and Anda... (Category: Breaking News)
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has increased to 2.7% in April 2024, compared to 2.5% in March 2024, according to the latest data release by the Department of Census and Statistics.
Mourners in black began gathering Tuesday for days of funerals and processions for Iran s late president, foreign minister and others killed in a helicopter crash, a government-led series of ceremonies aimed at both honoring the dead and projecting strength in an unsettled Middle East.
Warning for Heavy Rain issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre at 08.00 a.m. 21 May 2024, valid for 21 May 2024 Heavy showers above 100mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts Situation: Reported rainfall (currently received) from 08.30 a.m. on […]
- WA's billion dollar surplus on the back of miners (Category: Western Australia)
- 500 syringes found at West Lakes (Category: South Australia)
- Hockey pitch honour for Olympian (Category: South Australia)
- Soccer club offers free junior registration (Category: South Australia)
420 players, both Sri Lankan and overseas, will go under the hammer during the much-awaited Lanka Premier League 2024 ‘Player Auction,’ which commenced at the Hilton Colombo a little while ago. Out of the 420 players, 154 are Sri Lankans, while the remaining players are overseas. Auction Rounds The auction,started at 12 p.m.and will have […]
- The inaugural LPL player auction will be conducted on June 14th (Category: Sports)
- 66 overseas players in final IPL auction list (Category: Sports)
- Colombo Strikers to construct a formidable squad for LPL auction (Category: Breaking News)
- Colombo Strikers will look to form strongest side at LPL auction, Pakistan captain Babar Azam says (Category: Breaking News)
The Ministry of Education has refuted the reports circulating on social media claiming that all schools island-wide will be closed tomorrow (May 22).
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds and rough seas for naval and fishing communities in the deep-sea areas in the South-eastern Arabian Sea and in the southwestern Bay of Bengal Sea.
- Anemone v sea slug (Category: Technology)
- Diary from the deep: part 4 (Category: Technology)
- Protestors say no to oil development (Category: Western Australia)
- Out of the blue (Category: Technology)
Former State Minister Diana Gamage has been granted bail after appearing in the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (May 21) on charges of obtaining a passport using false information.The post Former State Minister Diana Gamage granted bail in passport fraud case appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Former state minister Diana Gamage granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
- Diana Gamage named suspect in passport case (Category: Breaking News)
- CID names Diana Gamage as suspect in passport case (Category: Breaking News)
- Court calls for investigation report of complaint filed over Diana Gamage’s Passport (Category: Breaking News)
A large tree has reportedly fallen across the road near the Devi Balika Vidyalaya in Borella.
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a store at Imaduwa in Galle.
In a significant bilateral meeting during the 10th World Water Summit, President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Indonesian President Joko Widodo reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the longstanding relationship between their nations. The discussions, which covered a wide range of regional and international issues, underscored the importance of collaboration in addressing global challenges.
Acting Finance Minister Shehan Semasinghe announced plans to introduce two significant bills to Parliament on May 22, aimed at bolstering the country’s economy.
The Sri Lanka Army in a media release has announced that 15667 Army personnel who have been absent without leave (AWOL) since 31 December 2023 have been temporally discharged from their Regimental Centers during the one month General Amnesty which was effective from 20th April to 20th May 2024 In reply to an inquiry made […]
- Indian Army Chief to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
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- No move by the military to storm Galle Face (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Army declares amnesty for absentees (Category: Breaking News)
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