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Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom have agreed on a new partnership to protect the marine environment. The British High Commission in Colombo, Andrew Patrick, said yesterday that the Ministry of Environment and the UK government’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two nations, to protect and […]
- UK and Sri Lanka sign deal to protect marine environment. (Category: Breaking News)
- SL divided in fighting X-Press Pearl disaster case (Category: Breaking News)
- First International Zero Waste Day to be celebrated in SL today (Category: Breaking News)
- International Coastal Cleanup Day commemorated (Category: Breaking News)
The deadline for submitting applications for the 2024'2025 scholarship program, jointly offered by the Sri Lanka Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (TRCSL) and the President s Fund for students studying Information and Communication Technology at the G.C.E Advanced Level has been extended until June 07, 2024.
The deadline for submitting applications for the 2024/2025 scholarship program, jointly offered by the Sri Lanka Telecommunication Regulatory Commission and the President’s fund for students studying Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at the G.C.E Advanced Level has been extended until June 07. As the awarding of these scholarships needs to be done promptly, students who […]
- Smartphone apps send users' sensitive data (Category: Canada, Ontario)
- Minneapolis schools pushing for more parents to complete free and reduced-price lunch applications (Category: USA, Minnesota)
- Mainers applying for round of paycheck protection loans (Category: USA, Maine)
- Minneapolis schools pushing for more parents to complete free and reduced-price lunch applications (Category: USA, Minnesota)
Cyclone Remal has smashed into the low-lying coast of Bangladesh as authorities evacuated hundreds of thousands of people from their homes, officials said. The storm started crossing the coast in the southern district of Khepupara in Bangladesh at around 8pm (14:00 GMT), meteorologist Shamim Ahsan told a news briefing in Dhaka on Sunday. The cyclone, […]
- The inexplicable rise of kidney disease in Sri Lanka’s farming communities (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan lifts tsunami warnings but warns quake damage ‘widespread’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan earthquake death toll crosses 100 (Category: Breaking News)
- Hundreds killed as storms lash Pakistan and Afghanistan (Category: Breaking News)
By Easwaran Rutnam Sri Lanka is to have talks with Elon Musk’s SpaceX once the Starlink internet service is launched, Presidential Advisor Ruwan Wijewardena said. Wijewardena said that Sri Lanka hopes to launch Starlink internet services this year. He said that Elon Musk is expected to visit Sri Lanka for the launch. Asked about talks […]
- Preliminary work to bring Starlink to Sri Lanka completed (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil and Elon Musk discuss launching Starlink in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Elon Musk to visit Sri Lanka this year to launch Starlink (Category: Breaking News)
- Elon Musk’s Starlink internet available for pre-order in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
In an attempt to address the unique financial needs of freelancers, DFCC Bank proudly introduces the DFCC Freelancer World Mastercard credit card. DFCC Freelancer is a financial solution uniquely designed to cater specifically to the dynamic needs of Sri Lanka’s growing freelancer community. DFCC Bank is the first bank in the country to directly appeal […]
- DFCC Bank Unveils Annual Report for 2023, Highlighting Exceptional Financial Performance Driven ... (Category: Breaking News)
- SampathCards introduces real time Rewards Points Redemption at Keells Supermarkets for the first... (Category: Breaking News)
- Union Bank Expands 24/7 Smart Banking with New Digital Zones (Category: Breaking News)
- DFCC Vardhana Bank promotes financial inclusion in 2011 (Category: Business)
By Easwaran Rutnam Elon Musk’s Starlink internet is now available for pre-order in Sri Lanka. The company said the public can reserve Starlink for a fully refundable USD 9 deposit. Starlink is targeting service in Sri Lanka starting in 2024. Availability is subject to regulatory approval. Within each coverage area, orders are fulfilled on a […]
- Preliminary work to bring Starlink to Sri Lanka completed (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil and Elon Musk discuss launching Starlink in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Elon Musk to visit Sri Lanka this year to launch Starlink (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka moves closer to Starlink implementation- TRCSL prepares for crucial talks (Category: Breaking News)
The plantation industry raised its strongest possible objections to the Government’s ”arbitrary, reckless, unilateral decision” to drastically hike minimum wages for tea and rubber sector workers by an unprecedented 70%. All producer stakeholders issued a unified warning against the devastating impact the latest increase will have on the plantation sector, leading crippling opera...
- No final decision on Rs. 1700 daily wage (Category: Breaking News)
- Government considers taking back loss making plantation companies (Category: Breaking News)
- Minister Jeevan warns plantation companies (Category: Breaking News)
- Minimum daily wage for plantation workers increased to Rs. 1,700 (Category: Breaking News)
France is saddened by the demise of its diplomat in Sri Lanka, Jean-François Pactet. The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs said it was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Jean-François Pactet, Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka and Maldives. Minister Stéphane Séjourné paid tribute to the memory of the talented diplomat, […]
- Memorial service held in Colombo for French Ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka extends condolences on the passing of French Ambassador Jean-François Pactet (Category: Breaking News)
- France ready to support Sri Lanka in its efforts to restructure its debt (Category: Breaking News)
- France looks to strengthen ties with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Trees posing a risk to the public in Colombo are to be cut down, State Minister of Defence, Premitha Bandara Tennakoon said. He said that President Ranil Wickremesinghe has given instructions to cut the trees or branches following a number of incidents during the inclement weather. The State Minister said that the rainy weather is […]
- Ministry of Defense to review MoUs with foreign, local institutes (Category: Breaking News)
- Claims of threat to Cardinal to be looked into (Category: Breaking News)
- Government to get Sri Lankans to eat more jackfruit (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s State Defence Minister calls for collective effort to address online radicalization ... (Category: Breaking News)
Singapore has offered assistance to upgrade the immigration system in Sri Lanka. The High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Singapore Senarath Dissanayake met a team of officials from the Immigration Checkpoint Authority (ICA) of Singapore at the High Commission, the Foreign Ministry said today. The ICA delegation is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka from 26 […]
- UN 51st session – “Zero draft remains Zero to victims”! (Category: Breaking News)
- Maldives Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka for joint commission talks (Category: Breaking News)
- SL in talks with Singapore on how to improve its immigration system (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka requests foreign countries to review travel advisories (Category: Breaking News)
Over 43,000 people have been affected by the weather in Sri Lanka which has claimed seven lives so far. The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said that the deaths were mainly caused by trees falling following strong winds. DMC spokesman Pradeep Kodipilli said that the public have been advised to remain cautious when standing under trees […]
- Public cautioned over threat of lightning and strong winds (Category: Breaking News)
- Three from the same family killed in Puwakpitiya (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahinda holds talks with Sampanthan (Category: Breaking News)
- Godahewa acquitted in case on misappropriation of funds (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka hopes to work closer with Saudi Arabia in tourism, labor and renewable energy sectors to support the Kingdom s Vision 2030, the island nation s new ambassador told Arab News as he assumed his post in Riyadh on Monday.
High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka Maj. General (Rtd) Faheem Ul Aziz officially inaugurated the Pakistan Gallery located inside Kandy Museum.
Ten people have been killed and at least 160 other villagers have been kidnapped from a remote community in Nigeria’s central Niger state, officials say. A large number of armed men, suspected to be from Nigeria’s militant Islamist group Boko Haram, invaded Kuchi village on Friday night, local official Aminu Abdulhamid Najume told the BBC’s […]
- Implement SC order on accessibility! (Category: Business)
- Water’s Edge to be given back to Sumal after ignoring SC order (Category: Breaking News)
- Romney debuts SC ad, so does DNC (Category: USA, South Carolina)
- Is Speaker’s announcement consistent with SC determination? (Category: Breaking News)
Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited says that necessary steps have been taken to streamline the parking of vehicles outside the arrival terminal at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake.
The Chairman of Aura Lanka Viranjith Thambugala who was arrested and remanded over allegations of financial fraud has been granted bail.
Sri Lanka-based digital agency Antyra Solutions has achieved 2024 Premier Partner status in the Google Partners program. Antyra’s team of experts provides performance-based digital marketing solutions catering to a range of industries such as Hospitality, eCommerce, FMCG, and Finance, both locally and internationally. “As a data driven, performance marketing agency, Antyra has always focussed on [...
- Virtusa Acquires ITMAGINATION, Expands European Presence (Category: Breaking News)
- Asian investment firm to acquire top Sri Lankan tech company (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s PhonePe UPI launched in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Virtusa Launches Helio to Help Enterprises Harness GenAI to Accelerate Outcomes (Category: Breaking News)
A book by a Sri Lankan has been included in the longlist of the World Illustration Awards, a global competition for illustrators. The cover of ‘Jungle of the Jungle’ by Sam Weerawardane was entered into the Book Covers category through a bursary scheme. The book is amongst 500 artists selected from over 5000 entries for […]
- Kathmandu: Kalinga Literary Festival to introduce Nepal Yashaswi Book Awards from 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Union Bank posts strong performance in 1H2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- The Gratiaen Trust in Association with John Keells Foundation announces the winner of the 31st G... (Category: Breaking News)
- How Nagaland is Becoming a Hub for Women Entrepreneurs (Category: Breaking News)
In light of the current political situation, the faction of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) led by former President Maithripala Sirisena has decided to carry out the future activities of the party from a new location instead of the party headquarters.
- Polls Chief`s uphill task (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka - National List slot must for Rukman - Prelate (Category: Breaking News)
- Believes party needs a change in leadership, says SL Parliamentarian Sajith Premadasa. (Category: Breaking News)
- UNP not using capable leaders, says SL (UNP) Parliamentarian Lakshman Seneviratne. (Category: Breaking News)
Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka are expected to surpass 100,000 in May 2024, though they will fall short of the target range of 120,934 to 131,112.The post Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka set to exceed 100,000 mark in May 2024 appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- TOURIST ARRIVALS HAVE DOUBLED FROM JANUARY TO MAY. (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourist arrivals have doubled from January to May (Category: Breaking News)
- Travel Trend (Category: Business)
- Arrival Update (Category: Business)
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has extended its condolences on the passing of Ambassador Jean-François Pactet, who served as the Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka and the Maldives.The post Sri Lanka extends condolences on the passing of French Ambassador Jean-François Pactet appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- French Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives Jean-François Pactet passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign Ministry expresses condolences on passing of French Ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
- France saddened by the demise of its diplomat in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- France ready to support Sri Lanka in its efforts to restructure its debt (Category: Breaking News)
Applications for the Grade Five Scholarship Examination for 2024 are now being accepted, announced Examinations Commissioner General H.J.M.C. Amith Jayasundara.The post Applications open today for Sri Lanka’s Grade 5 scholarship exam appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Department of Examinations announced dates of Scholarship Exam, O/L, A/L (Category: Breaking News)
- Grade 5 Scholarship Exam- Applications accepted online for re-scrutiny of results (Category: Breaking News)
- Results of Sri Lanka's Grade 5 scholarship examination to be released after investigation (Category: Breaking News)
- 2022 A/L and Grade 5 Scholarship exams postponed (Category: Breaking News)
Three opposition members have departed for Thailand early this morning (May 27) in order to coordinate a diplomatic mission aimed at rescuing Sri Lankans trapped in cybercrime camps in Myanmar and Sri Lankan war veterans stranded in the Russian-Ukrainian warfront.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his pleasure in seeing the projects he initiated as Prime Minister in 2017 to elevate the health service in the Northern Province becoming a reality and being able to hand over them to the people as President He highlighted that the Northern Province now boasts of modern hospitals and said that […]
- President hosts youth-oriented organizations to “Youth Dialogue – Sri Lankan Youth Leaders of To... (Category: Breaking News)
- HC Bogollagama presents credentials to King Charles III (Category: Breaking News)
- May Day rallies and marches (Category: Breaking News)
- President Raisi met his Azeri counterpart earlier in the day (Category: Breaking News)
by Rex Clementine Sri Lanka may not be one of the favourites to win the upcoming T-20 World Cup in the US and the Caribbean, but time was when opponents feared the side like the plague. Attacking batsmen, mystery spinners and unorthodox fast bowlers were Sri Lanka’s recipe for success in sport’s showpiece events. When […]
- India lifts onion export ban for neighbour Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- UK, US pressure Lanka to repeal PTA (Category: Breaking News)
- WHO experts to visit Sri Lanka to help eliminate leprosy (Category: Breaking News)
- Country attracts more than 800,000 tourists by 8 August (Category: Breaking News)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is swiftly becoming the bedrock of global technological progress, and India is experiencing this transformative wave with significant impact. Over the last few years, AI has gained prominence in India, affecting various sectors and reshaping the way we live and work. The AI journey in India began in the late 20th century […]
- The Transformative Power of Artificial Intelligence (Category: Breaking News)
- Building the customer experience in business-to-business relationships (Category: Business)
- Chinese company ‘sneaking’ voice samples of Indians in border states, US think tank claims (Category: Breaking News)
- Be visible and stand tall (Category: Business)
The UK court has ordered the extradition of a Sri Lankan man accused of running a people-trafficking ring while employed at a chicken shop to France, said a report published by the Sun of the UK.The Sun report said: Sathasivam Sivagankan, 58, a refugee granted asylum in Britain, allegedly organized clandestine Channel crossings from his […]
- Wikileaks' Julian Assange loses extradition appeal (Category: Breaking News)
- AG s report on Arjuna Mahendran s extradition due in two days - Justice Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- AG s report on Arjuna Mahendran s extradition due in two days - Justice Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- AG s report on Arjuna Mahendran s extradition due in two days - Justice Minister (Category: Breaking News)
Ten people have been killed and at least 160 other villagers have been kidnapped from a remote community in Nigeria’s central Niger state, officials say. A large number of armed men, suspected to be from Nigeria’s militant Islamist group Boko Haram, invaded Kuchi village on Friday night, local official Aminu Abdulhamid Najume told the BBC’s […]
- Implement SC order on accessibility! (Category: Business)
- Is Speaker’s announcement consistent with SC determination? (Category: Breaking News)
- Court stops President from nominating judges to SC (Category: Breaking News)
- Retired SC judge to chair committee on Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy The long ‘vegetables queue’ in Kandy and some other places across the country on Vesak-2024 was sad, shocking and yet true. At least, no one has claimed that they were fake pictures from another event (where shop-owners gave away vegetables for free). At least those that the videos posted on the social […]
- Sri Lanka declares day of mourning following Iran President’s death (Category: Breaking News)
- Turkmenistan and Sri Lanka look at cooperation in oil and gas (Category: Breaking News)
- Opposition Leader accuses Ranil of being scared (Category: Breaking News)
- President insists he is not a dictator (Category: Breaking News)
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