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Ireland lost by 41 runs to Sri Lanka in Florida in their final warm-up match before the T20 World Cup opener against India on Wednesday. Josh Little and Barry McCarthy both took two wickets as Sri Lanka posted 163-8 in Lauderhill with Angelo Mathews top-scoring with an unbeaten 32. In Ireland’s reply, Andrew Balbirnie and […]
- Scotland thrashed by Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup qualifier (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan born pioneer of location-tracking technology in King’s honours list (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan asylum seekers in Australia push for permanent visas (Category: Breaking News)
- Nissanka ton helps Sri Lanka level Bangladesh series (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has invited King Charles III to visit Sri Lanka. The High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the United Kingdom Rohitha Bogollagama presented his Letter of Credence to King Charles III on 30 May 2024 at a ceremonial event held at the Buckingham Palace. High Commissioner Bogollagama and his spouse Deepthi Bogollagama, were […]
- Sri Lanka and Estonia successfully conclude inaugural bilateral political consultations (Category: Breaking News)
- UN 51st session – “Zero draft remains Zero to victims”! (Category: Breaking News)
- Over 212kg of heroin and ICE found in boat detained off Galle (Category: Breaking News)
- Empathy and understanding sought by Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Fuel prices in Sri Lanka were reduced further with both Ceypetco and LIOC revising the prices. The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) said that the price of Petrol Octane 92 was reduced by Rs. 13 to Rs. 355 per litre, Auto Diesel reduced by Rs. 16 to Rs. 317 per litre, and Kerosene by Rs. 13 […]
- CPC and LIOC slash fuel prices (Category: Breaking News)
- Fuel prices slashed (Category: Breaking News)
- Auto diesel and kerosene prices reduced (Category: Breaking News)
- Domestic gas prices reduced in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe hosted a gathering of several youth-oriented organizations in a significant event titled “Youth Dialogue – Sri Lankan Youth Leaders of Tomorrow.”
- Workforce Skills (Category: Business)
- Youth Parliament, nursery for role model politicians (Category: Breaking News)
- Youth role in development important - Namal Rajapaksa (Category: Breaking News)
- Youth Parks for young couples - Sri Lanka Youth Affairs Minister Dallas Alahapperuma (Category: Breaking News)
Minister Jeevan Thondaman defended his aggressive behaviour at the Point Pedro estate where he confronted the management and the Police over the daily wage issue. Videos shared on social media showed the Minister storming into the Point Pedro estate belonging to Kelani Valley Plantations. He is seen screaming at staff and telling them to leave the […]
- Jeevan assures action against thugs attacking estate workers (Category: Breaking News)
- Minister Jeevan warns plantation companies (Category: Breaking News)
- Thondaman launches scathing attack on plantation companies (Category: Breaking News)
- Thondaman regrets discrimination faced by LGBTQ community (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Police have arrested a man wanted over his links to the ISIS suspects detained in India. The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) of the Sri Lanka Police arrested the suspect identified as Osman Pushparaj. Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) thwarted a potential terror attack with the arrest of […]
- Suspect arrested for sending over 100 people to Russia as tourists (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Sri Lankans picked up for inquiry in Rameswaram (Category: Breaking News)
- Husband arrested over Lankapura PS official’s murder (Category: Breaking News)
- Several arrested for unruly behaviour at fuel station (Category: Breaking News)
A protest was staged near the UN compound in Sri Lanka against the ongoing military offensive in Rafah city by the Israeli Defence forces (IDF). The ‘Free Palestine Movement of Sri Lanka’ staged the protest and also submitted a letter to the UN. “We, the undersigned Free Palestine Movement of Sri Lanka, being a group […]
- Sri Lanka confident BIMSTEC will prioritize implementation of agreed measures (Category: Breaking News)
- UN to launch global public appeal for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign Minister of Maldives Moosa Zameer to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Hollywood star congratulates Sri Lanka for working together to make positive change (Category: Breaking News)
The Colombo High Court yesterday (31) ordered the release of former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal and three other defendants in a case filed against them alleging financial losses caused to the government as a result of investments in Greek Treasury bonds in 2012. The counsel for the former CBSL Chief told court that […]
Group D preview: South Africa and Sri Lanka are the two highest ranked teams in the group, but there is not much between all five sides.Former ICC Men’s T20 World Cup champions Sri Lanka find themselves in Group D alongside South Africa, Bangladesh, Netherlands and Nepal for the upcoming tournament. This group promises thrilling matches […]
- Bangladesh vs India (Category: Sports)
- World Cup head to head: India vs Australia (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh vs Pakistan (Category: Sports)
- New York increases security ahead of India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match (Category: Breaking News)
Foreign Affairs Minister of the Maldives, Moosa Zameer, will pay an official visit to Sri Lanka next week from 03 – 06 June.During this visit, the Maldivian Foreign Minister is scheduled to pay courtesy calls on President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena. The visiting Maldivian Minister and his delegation will also have official […]
- 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)
National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa, MP, has questioned the inclusion of Cuba in US State Department’s “state sponsor of terrorism” list.The following is the text of an open letter MP Weerawansa has sent to US Ambassador in Colombo Julie Chung: “We would like to place on record our objection to the inclusion of […]
- US re-designates Cuba a sponsor of state terrorism (Category: USA, New York)
- US re-designates Cuba a sponsor of state terrorism (Category: USA, New York)
- US re-designates Cuba a sponsor of state terrorism (Category: USA, New York)
- US re-designates Cuba a sponsor of state terrorism (Category: USA, New York)
By Ifham Nizam Serendib Flour Mills (SFML), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dubai-headquartered Al Ghurair, one of the leading diversified family businesses in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), recently conducted a media tour of its state-of-the-art facility situated at the Colombo Port. This visit underscored SFML’s ongoing commitment to enhancing Sri Lanka’s food security, fostering innov...
- Serendib Flour Mills enters retail market (Category: Business)
- Serendib Flour Mills launches fortified ‘Adi Shakthi’ flour in Kandy (Category: Breaking News)
- Wheat flour prices increased (Category: Breaking News)
- Serendib Flour Mills awarded ISO 22000:2005 (Category: Business)
… permitted value of Aflatoxins raised The government has lifted the ban on providing Thriposha products for children. The ban was imposed late last year after finding Aflatoxins in one of its ingredients above permissible levels. Director General of Health Services (DGHS) Dr. Asela Gunawardena has told the Parliamentary Caucus for Children that the Ministry […]
- Danger of aflatoxins (Category: Breaking News)
- US supports Thrisposha project (Category: Breaking News)
- US supports Sri Lankan govt in providing Thriposha to mothers and children through WFP (Category: Breaking News)
- Special commodity levy on imported maize slashed (Category: Breaking News)
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives, Moosa Zameer will be undertaking an official visit to Sri Lanka from 03 – 06 June 2024. During this visit, the Maldivian Foreign Minister is scheduled to pay courtesy calls on President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena. The Foreign Minister of Maldives and his delegation will […]
- Maldives Foreign Minister to visit SL (Category: Breaking News)
- Maldivian FM due here next week (Category: Breaking News)
- Maldives FM to discuss enhancing support for citizens in Sri Lanka during upcoming visit (Category: Breaking News)
- Maldives and Sri Lanka discuss impact of war on Indian Ocean (Category: Breaking News)
Former Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Ajith Nivard Cabraal has been released from the 2012 Greek treasury bond case. The Colombo High Court ordered the release of the former Governor and three others. Legal action had been filed against Cabraal and the three others, by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of […]
- Overseas travel ban on Cabraal further extended (Category: Breaking News)
- Overseas travel ban on Cabraal extended (Category: Breaking News)
- Overseas travel ban on Cabraal extended (Category: Breaking News)
- Overseas travel ban on Cabraal extended (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is confident that all BIMSTEC member states will prioritize the implementation of agreed measures in the BIMSTEC Charter to strengthen regional cooperation. Issuing a statement, the Government of Sri Lanka said it acknowledged the entry into force of the BIMSTEC Charter on 20 May 2024, marking a historic milestone in the 27-year journey […]
- Couples in Sri Lanka not prioritizing having babies (Category: Breaking News)
- NIA arrests wanted accused in espionage case involving Sri Lankan (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPP Pradeshiya Sabha member Jagath Samantha arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- Four paratroopers injured during Independence Day rehearsals (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe hosted a gathering of several youth-oriented organizations to an event titled “Youth Dialogue – Sri Lankan Youth Leaders of Tomorrow.” The President interacted with youth representatives on a variety of topics, including the ongoing reform agenda and recovery efforts initiated by the Government. Emphasizing the pivotal role of youth in shaping Sri […]
- May Day rallies and marches (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPP campaign to kick off on 26 May (Category: Breaking News)
- Healthcare Services in the Northern province will soon be on par with the Western province – Pr... (Category: Breaking News)
- Presidential election will be held: PMD (Category: Breaking News)
A most wanted suspect believed to have maintained close links with and assisted the 04 Sri Lankans arrested in India over suspected links with ISIS has been arrested in Colombo.
- Ex-Burger King employee accused of stealing $30K from restaurant (Category: USA, New York)
- Ex-Burger King employee accused of stealing $30K from restaurant (Category: USA, New York)
- Ex-Burger King employee accused of stealing $30K from restaurant (Category: USA, New York)
- Ex-Burger King employee accused of stealing $30K from restaurant (Category: USA, New York)
Fuel prices in Sri Lanka have been revised with effect from June 1, 2024.The post Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from June 1, 2024 appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from March 05, 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sinopec Lanka announces retail fuel prices for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Fuel prices reduced in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka increases fuel prices from August 31, 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
The Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) is expected to meet next week for further discussions pertaining to the formal authorization and implementation of the ÂStarlink service in Sri Lanka, the State Minister of Technology Kanaka Herath says.
Group B preview: Australia and England will be favourites to progress out of Group B at the T20 World Cup, but Namibia, Oman and Scotland have shown previously they are more than capable of causing an upset or two. The two most recent champions along with three spirited associates make up Group B of the […]
- Do What You Like Vs Like What You (Have To) Do! (Category: Breaking News)
- World Cup head to head: India vs Australia (Category: Breaking News)
- India Vs England (Category: Breaking News)
- New York increases security ahead of India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match (Category: Breaking News)
The Department of Examinations in Sri Lanka announced that the results of the 2023 (2024) G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examinations were released online a short while ago.The post 2023 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) exam results released 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)
- New date announced for Exam of G.C.E. Advanced Level 2023 Agricultural Science subject (Category: Breaking News)
- 2021 A/L exam results released (Category: Breaking News)
- 2022 A/L results released (Category: Breaking News)
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives Moosa Zameer is scheduled to travel to Sri Lanka for an official visit from June 03 to 06, Maldivian media reported.
A memorial service in remembrance of the late Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka, Jean-François Pactet, was held at St.Mary’s Church, Colombo. Foreign Minister Ali Sabry and a number of Ambassadors and High Commissioners in Colombo attended the service. Monsignor Brain Udaigwe, Apostolic Nuncio of the Holy See to Sri Lanka, led the memorial service. […]
- Ranil and Elon Musk discuss launching Starlink in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- China to help conclude debt restructuring process in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- US and Sri Lanka’s Election Commission discuss importance of free and fair polls (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka declares day of mourning following Iran President’s death (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Navy today (31st May 2024) rendered assistance to rescue 06 fishermen from a distressed local multi-day fishing trawler which was about 480 nautical miles (889km) off Dondra, south of Sri Lanka. The fishermen were retrieved by a tanker in the sea area, on being coordinated by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo.
- Fisherman to be rescued today (Category: Western Australia)
- Sri Lanka Navy rescues 12 Chinese fishermen (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Navy assists Indian fishermen (Category: Breaking News)
- Fishermen still missing, toll rises (Category: Breaking News)
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives, Moosa Zameer will be undertaking an official visit to Sri Lanka from 03 – 06 June 2024.
The overall rate of inflation as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on year-on-year (y-o-y) basis decreased to 0.9% in May 2024, the Department of Census Statistics (DCS) says.
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- Lawyers Collective Condemns The Recent Anti-Terrorism & Online Safety Bills (Category: Breaking News)
- Set Up An Internal Regulatory System For Judges; Don’t Attack Them In Parliament: Lawyers Collec... (Category: Breaking News)
- Lawyers Collective condemns Anti-Terrorism and Online Safety Bills (Category: Breaking News)
- President resists independent review by CC of his nominees to high posts – Lawyers’ Collective (Category: Breaking News)
The Lanka Hospitals Corp. PLC announces that the company has been notified by the Department of Public Enterprise of the Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies regarding a decision by the Board of Directors of Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Limited to transfer its shares
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- Fashion Freight (Category: Business)
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- Share Allocation (Category: Business)
The Colombo High Court today (May 31), has ordered the release of former Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Ajith Nivard Cabraal, and four other defendants in a case filed against them.The post Ajith Nivard Cabraal and 4 others released from 2012 Greek Bonds case appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Ex-CBSL chief Cabraal and 3 others released from 2012 Greek bonds case (Category: Breaking News)
- Travel ban imposed on Ajith Nivard Cabraal extended (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka will not default debt repayments : Cabraal (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka will not default debt repayments : Cabraal (Category: Breaking News)
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