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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa was not given a separate meeting with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya said. SJB MP Nalin Bandara told Parliament that there were misleading reports circulating claiming that Premadasa refused to meet the Iranian leader. He said that Premadasa was not given a meeting with the Iranian President […]
- UNP invites Sajith to rejoin the party (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith announces decision to contest presidential polls (Category: Breaking News)
- President visits residence of Sanath Nishantha (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF commends Sri Lanka’s economic reforms endeavors (Category: Breaking News)
The Parliament Committee on High Posts approved the appointment of S.A Rodrigo as the new Sri Lankan Ambassador to Italy. The Committee on High Posts gave its approval for the appointments of the new Ambassador, a Ministry Secretary and two institution chairpersons. Accordingly, the Committee on High Posts approved the appointment of S.A Rodrigo as […]
- Jayanath Colombage picked as new Ambassador to Indonesia (Category: Breaking News)
- Chitranganee Wagiswara approved as High Commissioner to Australia (Category: Breaking News)
- Nishantha Ranatunga’s appointment as water board Chairman approved (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliament approves appointment of new Foreign Secretary (Category: Breaking News)
Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Alexis Taylor, paid a courtesy call on President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday (26).
The Committee on High Posts has green-lighted the appointment of a new ambassador, a ministerial secretary and two chairpersons to state institutions.
After many years of preparation, Venice has finally debuted its controversial five-euro entry toll for tourists without a hotel reservation this Thursday (25).
Russian and Indian companies are to manage the Mattala international airport for a period of 30 years. The Sri Lankan Cabinet had granted approval at their meeting held on 09.01.2023 to call for aspirations from the parties interested in utilizing the facilities of the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport. Accordingly, aspirations have been called and 05 institutions […]
- Mattala airport resumes international flights after 2 years (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLankan defends decision to divert flight from Melbourne (Category: Breaking News)
- American arrested at BIA with live bullets (Category: Breaking News)
- Bolivian arrested at BIA with cocaine (Category: Breaking News)
During the inquiry over former President Maithripala Sirisena s recent statement that he was aware of the real culprits behind the Easter Sunday bomb attacks, he has not mentioned the names of anyone in Sri Lanka, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles said.
The Colombo Magistrate s Court ordered 04 including two Lieutenant Commanders of Sri Lanka Navy who were arrested along with a stock of drugs to be remanded in custody until May 09.
A soldier of the Sri Lanka Army was killed and 9 others sustained injuries following an accident in Mankulam, in the North, Friday. The Police said the accident involved a lorry and an army vehicle. The lorry had crashed into the army vehicle which was transporting a group of soldiers. The soldiers were admitted to […]
- Army appoints committee to probe deadly Fox Hill accident (Category: Breaking News)
- Racing car drivers involved in Fox Hill accident granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
- Teen injured in Fox Hill tragedy succumbs to injuries (Category: Breaking News)
- Seven killed in Fox Hill Super Cross race accident (Category: Breaking News)
Maldivian Airlines commenced direct flights to Colombo, Sri Lanka, from Male, Maldives. Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka (AASL) said that Maldivian, the renowned flag carrier of the Maldives, will operate two weekly flights departing every Thursday and Saturday, providing flexible options for both leisure and business travellers. Launching its operations, the first flight arrived […]
- India supplies onions to neighbour Sri Lanka and ally UAE (Category: Breaking News)
- Maldives and Sri Lanka discuss impact of war on Indian Ocean (Category: Breaking News)
- India lifts export ban on onions for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPP Anuradhapura District MP Nandasena passed away (Category: Breaking News)
Alexis Taylor, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Friday (26) called on President Ranil Wickremesinghe and other senior government officials to discuss USDA support for Sri Lanka s agricultural sector.
The Director General of the Ministry of Transport and Highways S.S. Mudalige has been appointed to oversee the functions and duties of the General Manager position of Sri Lanka Railways.
Reuters says that Sri Lanka has decided to transfer management of its $209 million Chinese-funded airport to two companies from India and Russia, according to a statement from the cabinet on Friday.The post Sri Lanka turns to Indian and Russian companies to manage Chinese-funded Airport appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- 03/12/2010 14:45 INDIA – CHINA – SRI LANKA Chinese aid to Sri Lanka could lead to conflict (AsiaNe (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka: Chinese companies begin road extension work in Jaffna (Category: Breaking News)
- Rock slows Sri Lanka port project (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka pins hopes on China-funded port (Category: Breaking News)
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Urban Development and Housing to hold and host the inaugural ‘Wetland Link International Asia Oceania conference’ at Diyasaru Park, from 16 to 22 June 2024 as a MICE Tourism Promotion Program with Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions Wetland Link International (WLI) is an […]
- Surprise discovery of rare plant at Norfolk 'ghost pond' (Category: Technology)
- Surprise discovery of rare plant at Norfolk 'ghost pond' (Category: Technology)
- Surprise discovery of rare plant at Norfolk 'ghost pond' (Category: Technology)
- Surprise discovery of rare plant at Norfolk 'ghost pond' (Category: Technology)
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the resolution furnished by the Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation to direct the Legal Draftsman to prepare the draft bill to amend the Sri Lanka Civil Aviation Services Authority Act No. 34 of 2002 and Civil Aviation Services Act No. 14 of 2010 based on the recommendations of the […]
- Maldivian firefighter trainees complete training in SL (Category: Breaking News)
- Speaker certifies five Bills (Category: Breaking News)
- Newly Appointed Minister visits BIA (Category: Breaking News)
- Int’l University to house 50,000 students (Category: Breaking News)
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Education to enter into the following MoUs/agreements between Sri Lankan universities and foreign universities/agencies for the purpose of developing higher educational cooperation. Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka and the University of Salford, United Kingdom regarding disast...
- Sri Lankan seafarers to be employed in Italian vessels (Category: Breaking News)
- Qatar, Lanka sign deal to regulate air traffic (Category: Breaking News)
- China Sri Lanka sign MOU to improve Airport and Aviation services (Category: Breaking News)
- India signs MoU with Colombo Univ. for Visiting Chair (Category: Breaking News)
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Urban Development and Housing to transfer (as a free grant as per the provisions of the Government Land Ordinance) the Eththukala Beach Park in Negombo to the Urban Development Authority, to develop it into a park attractive to both local and foreign visitors. […]
- Minister directs to handover Viharamahadevi Park s administration to CMC (Category: Breaking News)
- UDA of Gotabaya takes over properties of CMC (Category: Breaking News)
- Secretary Defence lays foundation stone for new multi storied Central Bank car park (Category: Breaking News)
- Flower exhibitors pig sty (Category: Breaking News)
The Cabinet of Ministers expressed their consent to the resolution furnished by the Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation to entrust M/s Shaurya Aeronautics (Pvt.) Ltd of India and Airports of Regions Management Company of Russia or its affiliated company with the management of the Mattala Rajapaksha International Airport for a period of 30 years […]
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The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Power and Energy to appoint a committee to study the matter and make recommendations to prepare a necessary legal framework for the purpose.
Maldivian, the national carrier of the Maldives, launched direct flights between Colombo and Malé as the inaugural flight touched down at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake on Thursday (25).
A 14-hour water cut will be imposed for several areas in Colombo District on Saturday (27), the National Water Supply Drainage Board (NWSDB) says.
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China and the US face a choice between stability and a Âdownward spiral, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told counterpart Antony Blinken on Friday in Beijing, as the American diplomat kicked off a day of meetings with top Chinese officials.
The re-scrutinized results of the 2022(2023) G.C.E. O'L examination will be released before the 2023 (2024) O'L examination, Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha said.
A special meeting of the Members of Parliament representing the ruling party led by President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been held at the Presidential Secretariat last night (25).
The Cabinet of Ministers has green-lighted the proposal to hand over the management of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to a selected private sector company which has submitted Expressions Of Interest (EOI) for the purpose.
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State revenue of Sri Lanka has reached an impressive Rs. 834 billion in the first quarter of this year, State Minister of Finance, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya announced on Thursday (April 25).The post Sri Lanka’s state revenue surges to record Rs. 834 Billion in first quarter 2024 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- State revenue surged by 6% in Q1 2024 exceeding expectations - Siyambalapitiya (Category: Breaking News)
- Revenue collection exceeds target for first quarter by more than Rs. 45 billion (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Department earns revenue of 105% exceeding expected targets (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Tax revenue surpasses Rs. 3 trillion (Category: Breaking News)
The Court of Appeal has deferred the verdict on the bail request made by the Director of Medical Supplies Division (MSD) Dr. Kapila Wickramanayake.
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