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The Colombo High Court acquitted and released former minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage from a money laundering case today (April 30).The post Mahindananda Aluthgamage acquitted in money laundering case appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Mahindananda acquitted in money laundering case (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahindananda acquitted and released from money laundering case (Category: Breaking News)
- Aluthgamage acquitted and discharged (Category: Breaking News)
- Namal Rajapaksa acquitted and released from Gowers Corp money laundering case (Category: Breaking News)
The Colombo High Court on Friday (30) acquitted and released former minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage from the money laundering case filed against him.
The Appeals Court has deferred its decision on the writ application filed by former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella challenging the remand order issued by the Maligakanda Magistrate.
MP Patali Champika Ranawaka arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Tuesday morning (30).
Janashakthi Group (JXG), the title sponsor of the “Battle of the Golden Blues,” proudly announces the conclusion of the first-ever big match between St. Joseph Vaz College, Wennappuwa and St. Anthony’s College, Wattala. Held on April 26th and 27th 2024 at the P. Saravanamuttu International Cricket Stadium, the match concluded with a gripping draw, showcasing […]
- Church puts faith in God to ensure justice over Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- The Gratiaen Trust announces the Longlist for the 31st Gratiaen Prize (Category: Breaking News)
- Kapp reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct (Category: Breaking News)
- Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo welcomes Nazoomi Azhar as its new General Manager (Category: Breaking News)
A serving UK Metropolitan Police officer has been found guilty and sentenced for assaulting an innocent man, originally from Sri Lanka, after mistaking him for a criminal. The Met Police officer has been given a 12-week suspended sentence for assaulting the man he thought was the perpetrator of a crime rather than the victim. PC […]
- South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung stabbed in neck (Category: Breaking News)
- Man attempts to enter cargo hold of Sri Lanka bound flight at Sydney Airport (Category: Breaking News)
- Man arrested, two women in hospital after siege ends at Campbelltown in Adelaide’s east (Category: Breaking News)
- US citizens in Australia warned to be ‘vigilant’ and ‘exercise caution’ (Category: Breaking News)
A fake TV executive, originally from Sri Lanka, has been sentenced to two years jail in Australia over “highly sexual phone calls”, the Australian media reported. Gerard Cecil Vamadevan, 56, had reportedly made hundreds of harassing phone calls, telling one mother he would “rape her daughter and cut her into pieces”. Vamadevan was sentenced in […]
- Father of Sri Lankan family killed in Canada in shock (Category: Breaking News)
- Suspect in killing of Ottawa Sri Lankan family held in protective custody (Category: Breaking News)
- Police fire tear gas on massive SJB protest (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan family dead in Canada ‘mass killing’ (Category: Breaking News)
AstraZeneca has admitted that its COVID-19 vaccine could cause a rare but deadly blood-clotting condition, potentially exposing the UK pharmaceutical giant to tens of millions in lawsuits brought by loved ones of those injured or killed as a result of the jab, according to court documents. Lawyers representing “dozens” of class-action claimants say some of […]
- Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine rollout to begin (Category: Breaking News)
- Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine rollout to begin (Category: Breaking News)
- The COVID vaccine: Keep it simple, stupid (Category: USA, Arkansas)
- The COVID vaccine: Keep it simple, stupid (Category: USA, Arkansas)
The Election Commission calls on the members of the public to ensure that their names are listed in the electoral register.
Four officers were fatally shot as a U.S. marshals task force was serving a warrant at a home Monday in Charlotte, North Carolina, officials said. A suspected shooter was also dead.
The Sri Lankan government plans to designate 49 additional tourist destinations as official tourist zones.The post Sri Lanka to designate 49 new tourist destinations appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka to designate 40 more destinations as tourist zones (Category: Breaking News)
- 49 more ‘Tourism Zones’ to be gazetted within a month – Tourism State Minister Diana Gamage (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to exploit it's untapped Tourist Destinations (Category: Breaking News)
- Travel Spot (Category: Business)
Four persons were arrested on Monday (April 29) for impersonating officers of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and demanding a bribe of Rs. 10 million.The post Four arrested for impersonating CID officers and demanding bribe appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Four arrested for impersonating CID officers and soliciting Rs.10M bribe (Category: Breaking News)
- Four arrested for impersonating CID officers remanded (Category: Breaking News)
- Two officers of Agrarian Service Centre arrested for soliciting a bribe (Category: Breaking News)
- Sooriyawewa Pradeshiya Sabha secretary arrested for soliciting Rs.50,000 bribe (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan Musician Dr. Premadasa Mudunkotuwa passed away on Monday (April 29) at the age of 91.The post Premadasa Mudunkotuwa passes away appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Veteran musician Dr. Premadasa Mudunkotuwa passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Video: Kolompure (කොළොම්පුරේ) | Samitha Mudunkotuwa | Derana Fondré Rhythms (Category: Entertainment)
- Video: Ira Paya (ඉර පායා) | Samitha Mudunkotuwa | Derana Fondré Rhythms (Category: Entertainment)
Ever since 2020, there has been a significant drop in the annual birth rate in Sri Lanka while annual deaths have increased, a senior official from the Registrar General’s Department told journalists. Senior Deputy Registrar General, Attorney-at-Law Lakshika Ganepola said annual births were around 325,000 before 2020, but they have now decreased to around 280,000 […]
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- Best balance transfer credit cards for November 2020 - CNET (Category: Technology)
Pakistan boat apprehended along with 14 persons The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Sunday (28) recovered 86 kgs of suspected heroin worth INR 6.02 billion from a Pakistani boat, which was on its way to Sri Lanka via Tamil Nadu seas, off the Porbandar coast in Gujarat and arrested 14 crew members, Indian media reported. […]
- Indian Coast Guard seize 86kg drugs from Pakistan boat heading to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian Coast Guard seizes narcotics en-route to Sri Lanka from Pakistan (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian Coast Guard seize 86kg drugs from Pakistani boat on way to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese fishing vessel capsizes in Indian Ocean; 39 people missing (Category: Breaking News)
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Yoko Kamikawa is scheduled to undertake a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka, beginning May 4. During this visit, the Japanese Foreign Minister is scheduled to pay courtesy calls on President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena. The Japanese Foreign Minister and her delegation will have official discussions […]
- Brazil and Sri Lanka aim to expand ties - Patriota (Category: Breaking News)
- 'Soap opera must end' (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- Foreign Office (Category: Business)
- Peace Meet (Category: Business)
Thailand and United Arab Emirates (UAE) registered thorough wins in Monday night’s matches of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier at Tolerance Oval and Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The wins kept alive the teams’ hopes of a place in the tournament’s semi-finals. At Tolerance Oval, Thailand bested Uganda by nine wickets, while […]
- Netherlands and Uganda record first wins (Category: Breaking News)
- Zimbabwe outplay UAE, Sri Lanka blow away Scotland (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka and Ireland make promising starts (Category: Breaking News)
- Stirling stars with 162 as Ireland end campaign with big win (Category: Breaking News)
The deadline for accepting donations to the Children of Gaza Fund, initiated by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to aid those affected by conflicts in Gaza, has now been extended until May 31, 2024. Originally scheduled to conclude on April 30, 2024, the extension follows a widespread appeal from across the island. In the initial phase, on […]
Two more matches were decided in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in Abu Dhabi on Monday afternoon. Ireland made a statement when they beat Zimbabwe by a comprehensive 56 runs, to rising to the top of Group B at Zayed Cricket Stadium, while Scotland put behind their disappointing 10-wicket loss to Sri Lanka […]
- Zimbabwe outplay UAE, Sri Lanka blow away Scotland (Category: Breaking News)
- All-round Matthews shows the way again as West Indies secure T20I series against Ireland (Category: Breaking News)
- Karunaratne ton, Hasaranga five-for knock Ireland out (Category: Breaking News)
- Thailand and UAE triumph over Uganda and Netherlands in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier (Category: Breaking News)
Having just hosted a run-fest where 262 was chased down with eight balls to spare, Eden Gardens reverted to a former template familiar to fans of its home team, and Kolkata Knight Riders returned to winning ways and moved to second place on the IPL table with a confident, net-run-rate-boosting seven-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals. […]
- Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer outmuscle Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Chinnaswamy (Category: Breaking News)
- Salt, Starc star in Kolkata Knight Rider’s comprehensive win over Lucknow Super Giants (Category: Breaking News)
- Buttler nullifies Narine to orchestrate Rajasthan Royal’s thrilling win (Category: Breaking News)
- Fraser-McGurk’s 27-ball 84 and Rasikh Salam’s 3 for 34 lift Capitals to fifth place (Category: Breaking News)
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 30 April 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces during the morning. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-western and Uva provinces after 1.00 p.m. Showers or thundershowers […]
- Afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island today (27). (Category: Breaking News)
- Showers above 75mm are likely at some places in Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-western, N... (Category: Breaking News)
- Fairly heavy showers likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle an... (Category: Breaking News)
- Showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and Uv... (Category: Breaking News)
CoA to take up petition on May 2 Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, PC, has moved the Court of Appeal (CoA) to invalidate the ruling given by the Colombo District Court against him recently. The CoA has ordered a petition filed seeking to invalidate the recent order preventing the Justice Minister from functioning as the […]
- Mahinda and Basil won’t leave Sri Lanka until SC hears petition, their lawyers say (Category: Breaking News)
- Clearing Kallaru in Wilpattu is illegal; COA rules against Bathiudeen (Category: Breaking News)
- Clearing Kallaru in Wilpattu is illegal; COA rules against Bathiudeen (Category: Breaking News)
- Clearing Kallaru in Wilpattu is illegal; COA rules against Bathiudeen (Category: Breaking News)
Heat Index Advisory issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre At 4.00 p.m. on 29 April 2024, valid for 30 April 2024 Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is expected to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Northern, North-central and North-Western provinces and in Gampaha, Colombo, Trincomalee and Batticaloa […]
- Heat Index at Caution level in Northern, North-central, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern, Souther... (Category: Breaking News)
- Heat Index at Caution level in Northern, North-central, Eastern and North-Western provinces and ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Heat Index at Caution level in Northern, North-central, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern and North-Western ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Heat Index at ‘Caution’ level in Northern and North-Western provinces and Colombo, Gampaha, Anur... (Category: Breaking News)
One of the few openly gay players on the WTA Tour, Daria Kasatkina, says she has been assured about her safety if she qualifies for the season-ending WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia. The WTA Finals will be staged in Riyadh for the first time this November, with the 26-year-old Russian in contention to qualify. Human Rights Watch […]
- US bridge collapses after being hit by Colombo bound ship (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan asylum seekers in Australia push for permanent visas (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan born pioneer of location-tracking technology in King’s honours list (Category: Breaking News)
- India says it has done more for Sri Lanka than IMF (Category: Breaking News)
The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-western and Uva provinces after 1.00 p.m.
Four persons were taken into custody in Kollupitiya while impersonating Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officers and demanding Rs. 10 million in cash, the Bribery Commission says.
As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was enjoying the pomp and circumstance of a White House state visit last year his spy chiefs were plotting to assassinate a leading dissident on American soil, according to U.S. and Indian security officials. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill laid on all the trimmings, with lotus blooms, […]
- President appeals to public not to back another ‘Aragalaya’ (Category: Breaking News)
- India gives go ahead to export onions to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Harsha questions Sirisena’s claims India behind Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Church puts faith in God to ensure justice over Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
Celebrating a decade of fruitful collaboration, Singer, the exclusive distributor for Sony Electronics in Sri Lanka, was honoured as a Strategic Alliance Partner at Sony’s recently held Annual Business Partner Conference (BPC) in Singapore. This recognition underscored the robust partnership between the two entities and highlights Singer’s dedication to bringing cutting-edge Sony technology ...
- Sony international signs up Alston (Category: Breaking News)
- Sony launches sensational showroom (Category: Business)
- Sony sees record $6.4 b loss on tax hit (Category: Business)
- Sony launches 360 degree sweep panorama series (Category: Business)
State Minister of Tourism Diana Gamage revealed plans to designate 49 additional tourist destinations as official tourist zones and that the locations will be published in the government gazette within a month as part of the on-going efforts to boost tourism. The state minister made the revelation during a press conference held at the Presidential […]
- Space, Scotland's final frontier? (Category: Technology)
- Dream property for sale (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Tourism awards for Hobart (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Even in tough economy, Seattle tourism continues to thrive (Category: USA, Washington)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe reiterated the government’s commitment to maximizing the contribution of agriculture to the country’s economic advancement. He highlighted the implementation of programs aimed at popularizing cinnamon cultivation, a significant export crop in the country’s history, as part of the agricultural modernization initiative. President Ranil Wickremesinghe made these remarks...
- Department of Cinnamon Development to be established (Category: Breaking News)
- President reveals plans to expand cinnamon cultivation under agri modernization program (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President addresses Ministerial Summit of conference on sanitation (Category: Breaking News)
- Decade of Action for Road Safety (Category: Breaking News)
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