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The Department of Meteorology has issued a Red alert warning of heavy rains for Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western provinces and for Galle, Matara, Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya and Mannar districts today (19).
Police have arrested a suspect over the murder of an elderly couple and their son at Maladeniya, Mirigama.
The 15th commemoration of Sri Lanka's civil war victory will take place this afternoon (May 19) at the Battaramulla War Heroes Memorial.The post Sri Lanka marks 15th Anniversary of war victory appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- 14th National War Heroes Commemoration held in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Army promotes 114 officers and over 1,300 other ranks (Category: Breaking News)
- National War Heroes Day Commemorated under the patronage of the Prime Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka declares National Ranaviru Commemoration Month to honor war heroes (Category: Breaking News)
A total of 114 officers and 1,395 other ranks of the Sri Lanka Army have been promoted in honor of the 15th Victory Day Anniversary.The post Sri Lanka Army promotes 114 officers and over 1,300 other ranks appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka Army promotes 114 officers and over 1,300 other ranks (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka marks 15th Anniversary of war victory (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Army Promoted over 1,800 army personnel to mark its 74th Anniversary (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Army promoted 208 officers & 7,790 other ranks (Category: Breaking News)
The United States expresses its solidarity with all Sri Lankans, reflecting on their resilience and hope for a united future, on the 15th anniversary of the end of Sri Lanka's war.The post US reaffirms strong support for Sri Lankans seeking justice and equal rights appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- United States donates 3000 tonnes of food to feed Sri Lankan school children (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel’s Sri Lankans will be evacuated if needed – Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Royal Pardon for Forty-Four Sri Lankans in UAE (Category: Breaking News)
- 44 Sri Lankans in prisons in UAE pardoned on National Day (Category: Breaking News)
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Due to pre-monsoonal conditions over the country and surrounding sea areas, prevailing showery and windy conditions are expected to enhance further during the next few days, according to the Meteorology Department.
A total of 114 officers and 1,395 other ranks of the Sri Lanka Army have been promoted to their next ranks in view of the 15th Victory Day Anniversary.
The Traveler’s Choice Awards showcase the best hotels in multiple categories and regions. Based on the reviews and opinions of millions of travellers from around the world, properties with consistently strong reviews earn the Travelers’ Choice distinction. Galle Fort Hotel and Thotalagala are among the top 10% of all listings on Tripadvisor, demonstrating a commitment […]
- High tea with high fashion at GFH (Category: Business)
- LCY unveils debut ‘LCY for Her’ collection, redefining women’s polo wear with strength, and soph... (Category: Breaking News)
- Passport of foreigner who promoted Galle Face protest seized (Category: Breaking News)
- Divya Bharathi ditches studio lights for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Governor’s Restaurant at Mount Lavinia Hotel is set to transport your taste buds to the sun-soaked shores of Southern Spain with the launch of “Cocina Andaluza” night, starting from May 21st, 2024. Embrace the vibrant culinary heritage of Andalusia every Tuesday evening as we showcase an array of mouthwatering delicacies, highlighted by the incomparable Seafood […]
- Mount Lavinia Hotels present a delectable weekend menu in honour of World Tuna Day (Category: Breaking News)
- Celebrate love and romance at the enchanting Mount Lavinia Hotel (Category: Breaking News)
- UK and Sri Lanka sign deal to protect marine environment. (Category: Breaking News)
- The dry-aged steak guy returns home for London Grill take-over (Category: Breaking News)
Tyson Fury suffered a split-decision points defeat on a dramatic night in Saudi Arabia as Oleksandr Usyk became boxing’s first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion. On a grand stage and on a legacy-defining night, Briton Fury began well but was given a standing 10 count and saved by the bell after an Usyk onslaught in the […]
- Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton to join Ferrari in 2025 (Category: Breaking News)
- End of Lee era for Singapore as PM steps down (Category: Breaking News)
- Djokovic reaches quarter-finals with ruthless victory (Category: Breaking News)
- Thirteen dead after China school dormitory fire (Category: Breaking News)
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SGB) leader Sajith Premadasa announced that MP Dr. Harsha de Silva will be appointed as the Minister of Finance in an SJB-led Government. He made the announcement during a speech at an event held in Galle. “After @sajithpremadasa announced in Galle that @HarshadeSilvaMP will be his future Finance Minister, all of a sudden the […]
- COPF finds only 4 casinos paying taxes (Category: Breaking News)
- Prime Minister offers meeting between SJB and Treasury (Category: Breaking News)
- Almost 1,500 doctors may have left Sri Lanka in 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Harsha de Silva ready to be arrested (Category: Breaking News)
Spiritual Leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar arrived in Sri Lanka to attend an event. State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon welcomed the Global Peace Ambassador at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Saturday. Governor of the Eastern Province Senthil Thondaman was also in attendance at the airport. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is to remain […]
- China to help conclude debt restructuring process in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Fourteen Sri Lankan fishermen arrested by Indian Navy (Category: Breaking News)
- Top US official to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka declares day of mourning following Iran President’s death (Category: Breaking News)
By Easwaran Rutnam Tamils in Sri Lanka and around the world commemorated the ‘Mullivaikkal massacre’ where hundreds were killed during the final stages of the war in Sri Lanka. Commemoration events were held in the North and in Colombo after the authorities allowed the events to go ahead on the basis that LTTE flags and […]
- At least 16 Sri Lankans killed fighting in Russia-Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
- Amnesty International chief to attend event in Mullivaikkal (Category: Breaking News)
- China to help conclude debt restructuring process in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- US backs push for justice, equal rights in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
One fisherman was killed and another fishermen is missing after ship crashed into a boat off Trincomalee. In a search and rescue operation led by the Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo, 03 fishermen from a distressed local fishing vessel were rescued off the east coast of Sri […]
- Nagapattinam fishermen injured in mid-sea attack by Sri Lankan gang (Category: Breaking News)
- Tamil Nadu CM demands release of fishermen and boats in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka declares day of mourning following Iran President’s death (Category: Breaking News)
- Fourteen Sri Lankan fishermen arrested by Indian Navy (Category: Breaking News)
Former Army Commander turned politician Sarath Fonseka says he is prepared to take up any challenge to take Sri Lanka forward. Fonseka also expressed hope that unity will continue in Sri Lanka, 15 years after he led the army to crush the LTTE. In a post on X, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, noted that one […]
- Fonseka to decide on pollical future (Category: Breaking News)
- Fonseka obtains enjoining order against SJB (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB accuses Field Marshal of behaving like a Lance Corporal (Category: Breaking News)
- Protest staged in parts of Sri Lanka on Independence Day (Category: Breaking News)
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An advisory for heavy rain was issued to several provinces .
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has issued landslide warning for several district.
The National Building and Research Organisation (NBRO), on Saturday (May 18) issued early landslide warnings for several localities in four districts, to be in effect until 04.00 p.m. tomorrow (May 19).
The Global Peace Ambassador and Spiritual Leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar arrived in Sri Lanka this afternoon (18), on a three-day visit.
- Government land policy is fair- Keheliya (Category: Breaking News)
- Bond Auction (Category: Business)
- ‘SL will implement home-grown solution’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Market Flavour (Category: Business)
The Ella  Wellawaya main road will remain closed for traffic from 8.00 p.m. today (17) until 6.00 a.m. tomorrow (18) due to prevailing inclement weather conditions, the Badulla District Secretary said.
At least 26 persons have been injured and hospitalised following a head-on collision involving two private buses in the Kottapola area on the Kegalle  Avissawella main road this evening (18).
Sri Lanka has not met 30% of its due commitments to the IMF programme by the end of April 2024, which translates to a total of 19 unfulfilled obligations, according to a report by Verité Research.
Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC)in Colombo have rescued 03 fishermen from a distressed local fishing vessel off the east coast of Sri Lanka, about 42 nautical miles (77km) off the Batticaloa Lighthouse on Friday (17).
At least 50 people are dead following a fresh bout of heavy rain and flooding in central Afghanistan, an official said on Saturday.
Advisory for strong winds and rough seas issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre at 12.30 p.m. 18 May 2024 Naval and Fisher communities in the deep-sea areas in the South-eastern Arabian Sea have been warned that strong winds accompanied with heavy rainfalls and very rough seas are likely over the sea areas around […]
- Man attend to commemorate death of his family members on Tsunami day dragged away by strong curr... (Category: Breaking News)
- Advisory for strong winds and rough seas issued for Naval and fisher communities in the deep-sea... (Category: Breaking News)
- Russian drowns at sea (Category: Breaking News)
- Two students drown while sea bathing (Category: Breaking News)
Showery and windy conditions are expected to enhance during the next few days from today, due to pre-monsoonal conditions over the country and surrounding sea areas, the Department of Meteorology said.
Adani Green Energy s wind energy project, coming up in Sri Lanka s northern Mannar and Pooneryn districts, has been challenged in the island s apex court on grounds of potential environmental impact and Âlack of transparencyÂ.
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory warning the naval and fishing communities in the deep-sea areas in the South-eastern Arabian Sea of strong winds and rough seas.
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