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Sri Lanka, Thailand and USA co-chaired the 15th Inter-Sessional Meeting (ISM) of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) on Non –Proliferation and Disarmament (NPD), held from 29 April – 01 May 2024 in Hawaii, USA. The meeting followed Sri Lanka’s hosting of the 14th ARF Inter-Sessional Meeting on Non Proliferation and Disarmament in Colombo last year. […]
- SL recognizes nuclear energy for peaceful purposes (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka ratifies Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and expresses commitment to Nucl... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Ratifies Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and Expresses Commitment to Nucl... (Category: Breaking News)
VFS Global, the company at the centre of continuing controversy over the issuance of on arrival visa at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), yesterday (06) said that it had commenced operations in Sri Lanka in 2004. According to the company, it has been facilitating the visa application process for 23 governments, including the UK, Australia, […]
- Visa scandal exposed after airport chaos (Category: Breaking News)
- BIA thrown into turmoil as foreign firm handles on-arrival visa counter (Category: Breaking News)
- VFS Global issues clarification on Sri Lanka E-Visa system (Category: Breaking News)
- Visa controversy: SJB alleges Tiran Alles misled Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
by Jehan Perera The visit of Japan’s foreign minister Yoko Kamikawa to Sri Lanka is an indication that the relationship between the two countries is on the mend. The manner in which Japan was ousted from the special status it had once held by the previous government headed by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa would have caused […]
- SL rejects UNHRC resolution (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez insists on IMF approved new tax regime, warns of dire consequences unless fully implemented (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan seeks to organize SL creditors’ conference: Will China attend? (Category: Breaking News)
- As UN General Assembly Convenes, Leading Senators Unveil Resolution Urging International Coopera... (Category: Breaking News)
The 2023 GCE Ordinary Level examination commenced yesterday (06) at 3,527 centres, with 452,979 registered candidates. Among them are 65,331 private candidates. Commissioner General of Examinations Amith Jayasundara has requested candidates to arrive early at their respective examination centres, with their admission cards and identity cards.
- Franklin: The candidates (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
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- Denison: The candidates (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
Katunayaka police yesterday recorded a statement from Attorney-at-Law Sandaru Kumarasinghe, whose protest at the VFS Global counter at the BIA a few days ago went viral. Kumarasinghe walked out of the Katunayake police station after being there for about one and half hours. The lawyer said that he had been with his Russian girlfriend and […]
by Dr Upul Wijayawardhana “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” This is very sound advice to be followed at this time of distress in Sri Lanka, as there are many things that are broken and need fixing urgently. Some may say our ruling politicians are not smart enough to grasp the validity of such […]
- Visa scandal exposed after airport chaos (Category: Breaking News)
- A new online visa system in place now (Category: Breaking News)
- Visa controversy: SJB alleges Tiran Alles misled Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Gota leaves Singapore after fleeing protesters at home (Category: Breaking News)
By Rathindra Kuruwita Chief Opposition whip and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Kandy District MP Lakshman Kiriella has said the Minister of Public Security, Tiran Alles, misled Parliament in November 2023 about increasing visa fees. Kiriella told The Island that he would make a special statement today (07) on the issue. “I will make the statement […]
- Visa muddle (Category: Breaking News)
- Action against man who caused disturbance at BIA visa counters and officers who recorded incident (Category: Breaking News)
- Visa scandal exposed after airport chaos (Category: Breaking News)
- SLT Mobitel offered same service at USD 1 per person but VFS charges USD 25 plus – SJB (Category: Breaking News)
A special workshop for the youth representatives selected to represent the Sectoral Oversight Committees (SOCs) of the Parliament was successfully held recently at the Water’s Edge Hotel, Battaramulla. Organized by the Parliament with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the main objectives of this workshop were to give the youth representatives a […]
- Youth representatives to engage with Parliamentary Sectoral Oversight Committees (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliament adjourned till 05 Jan. 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Speaker responds to President’s letter (Category: Breaking News)
- “Fulfill your duties today and talk about Sri Lanka with pride in another 25 years” – President (Category: Breaking News)
Melwa Group makes magnanimous donation to Negombo hospital Health Secretary Dr. Maheepala Herath on Sunday (5) revealed that National Health Fund had Rs 1.5 bn. Dr. Herath said that the funds had been donated by various philanthropists. The disclosure was made at the Negombo hospital at an event held to mark the fifth anniversary of […]
- Three members of NMRA step down (Category: Breaking News)
- Staff at SL Embassy in Beijing contract COVID-19 (Category: Breaking News)
- Docs to boycott VIP ambulances and clinics organised by politicians (Category: Breaking News)
- NATA Chairman warns the danger of legalising growing of ganja (Category: Breaking News)
A sensational unbeaten 102 off 51 balls from Suryakumar Yadav on the back of Piyush Chawla and Hardik Pandya’s three-wicket hauls helped Mumbai Indians (MI) to their fourth win of the season as they got the better of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by seven wickets in Mumbai. The win also lifted MI out of the bottom […]
- Fraser-McGurk’s 27-ball 84 and Rasikh Salam’s 3 for 34 lift Capitals to fifth place (Category: Breaking News)
- Venkatesh, Starc star as Kolkata Knight Riders break 12-year Wankhede jinx (Category: Breaking News)
- Records rewritten as Sunrisers Hyderabad overpower Mumbai Indians in an epic hit-a-thon (Category: Breaking News)
- Stoinis and bowling pack lift Lucknow Super Giants to third spot (Category: Breaking News)
Minister of Industries and Health, Dr. Ramesh Pathirana, announced that the forthcoming “Industry EXPO 2024” will be held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) from June 19th to 23rd, under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Additionally, the minister highlighted the debut of the inaugural international conference alongside the prestigious “Industry Green...
- Analysis: Pharmaceutical woes (Category: Technology)
- Local travel agency takes a hit amid COVID-19 pandemic (Category: USA, Nebraska)
- Report: New Mexico's outdoor economy growing faster than US (Category: USA, New Mexico)
- Report: New Mexico's outdoor economy growing faster than US (Category: USA, New Mexico)
Harnanpreet Kaur and India’s spinners combined to hand the visitors a comfortable 56-run win against Bangladesh in the rain-hit fourth T20I. India’s dominance continued in Sylhet as they went 4-0 ahead in the five-match series. Harmanpreet, playing her 300th international game, top-scored with a brisk 39 to lift the visitors to a competitive 122 for […]
- Sultana fifty in vain as Renuka bowls India to comfortable win (Category: Breaking News)
- Shafali, Mandhana guide India to series win (Category: Breaking News)
- Drama in Dhaka after ODI decider is tied (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh’s stunning fightback results in thrilling tie (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has decided to continue with the free visa service offered to visitors from India, China, Russia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. The President’s media division said that it was decided at the Cabinet meeting held, Monday, to maintain the existing US $50 fee for a 30-day visa for foreigners visiting Sri Lanka. Furthermore, […]
- India denies taking over visa issuance at Sri Lanka airport (Category: Breaking News)
- Police grill man who protested at BIA over visa issue (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka says 90 female domestic workers stranded in Oman (Category: Breaking News)
- Two youth drown at sea in Beruwela (Category: Breaking News)
The Ambassador of Japan, Hideaki Mizukoshi handed over three “Health on Wheels” trucks to the Ministry of Health. The project has been implemented by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), with financial support from the Government of Japan. These trucks valued at USD 380,000 represent a vital step in enhancing healthcare accessibility, particularly in the […]
- More drugs expected to go out of stock in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan provides USD 4.6 Million to support Sri Lankan women and girls’ health (Category: Breaking News)
- Medicine, equipment worth over USD 2.1 million handed over to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays conferred on Chef Dharshan Munidasa (Category: Breaking News)
Heat index Advisory issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre at 4.00 p.m. 06 May 2024, valid for 07 May 2024 for Northern, North-central, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern, Southern and North-western provinces and Monaragala and Matale districts. Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is expected to increase up to ‘Extreme Caution level’ at […]
- Heat Index at ‘Extreme Caution level’ in Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces (Category: Breaking News)
- Heat Index at Caution level in Western, Southern, North-western, North-Central, Eastern province... (Category: Breaking News)
- Heat Index a Caution level in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western, North-Central and Southern p... (Category: Breaking News)
- Heat Index at ‘Caution’ level in Western, North-western, North-Central, Northern and Southern pr... (Category: Breaking News)
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- Can Political Liberation Movements Be Called Fascists? (Category: Breaking News)
- Are We Rotting Or Rotten? (Category: Breaking News)
Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader MP Udaya Gammanpila claims that the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) had increased the salaries of its employees by the biggest margin in its history, despite having recorded losses of billions of rupees for two consecutive years.
Concluding a two-day visit, IFC s Vice President for Asia Pacific, Riccardo Puliti, signaled IFC s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka s ongoing reforms and growth agenda, while emphasizing the importance of private sector-led development for inclusive economic growth.
- Refinance (Category: Business)
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- Renewable Energy (Category: Business)
- Higher Volume (Category: Business)
It was decided at the Cabinet meeting held today (06) to maintain the existing US $50 fee for a 30-day visa for foreigners visiting Sri Lanka.
Minister of Industries and Health, Dr. Ramesh Pathirana, announced that the forthcoming “Industry EXPO 2024” will grace the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) from June 19th to 23rd, under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Additionally, the minister highlighted the debut of the inaugural international conference alongside the prestigious “Industry Green Awar...
- Jaffna food processing 'to get a boost' (Category: Breaking News)
- BrisVegas is Geek HQ (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- FITIS, IISEIE launch Sri Lanka High Tech Economy Survey (Category: Breaking News)
- Bogawantalawa Tea setting social accountability standards in the global tea industry (Category: Breaking News)
In a declaration of War Heroes Commemoration Month, the National War Heroes Flag was pinned on President Ranil Wickremesinghe this morning (06) at the Presidential Secretariat.
- President adorned with War Hero Flag (Category: Breaking News)
- National War Heroes Day commemoration event gets underway (Category: Breaking News)
- Hawaii loses 2 military heroes, advocates (Category: USA, Hawaii)
- Hawaii loses 2 military heroes, advocates (Category: USA, Hawaii)
The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has decided to maintain the current fee of $50 per person for a 30-day visa for foreigners visiting Sri Lanka.The post Sri Lanka cabinet takes decision on Visa Fees appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka approves visa-free entry for tourists from 07 countries (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to introduce new visa types for Colombo Port City investors (Category: Breaking News)
- VFS Global clarifies Sri Lanka’s E-Visa system amidst controversy (Category: Breaking News)
- Minister Tiran Alles vows action on BIA disturbance, clarifies visa charges (Category: Breaking News)
A Sri Lankan man who spoke out at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake on May 01 against the takeover of the on-arrival visa issuance process by an Indian company has been summoned to the Katunayake Airport Police to record a statement today (May 06).The post Police summon Sri Lankan citizen for speaking against Visa issuance takeover appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaki...
- Youth who caused disturbance at BIA summoned by police (Category: Breaking News)
- Lankan with fake papers remanded (Category: Breaking News)
- Police grill man who protested at BIA over visa issue (Category: Breaking News)
- Visa muddle (Category: Breaking News)
VFS Global, the company involved in the controversy surrounding the issuance of on-arrival visas at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), has released a statement today (May 06) addressing accusations and clarifying certain concerns.The post VFS Global clarifies Sri Lanka’s E-Visa system amidst controversy appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lank...
- Visa scandal exposed after airport chaos (Category: Breaking News)
- BIA thrown into turmoil as foreign firm handles on-arrival visa counter (Category: Breaking News)
- VFS Global responds (Category: Breaking News)
- Online Visa (Category: Business)
The main suspect in the disappearance of a youth residing in Kuliapitiya area has surrendered to the court today (06) through his attorneys.
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to retain the existing USD 50 fee per person for a 30-day visa for foreign visitors entering Sri Lanka.
All twenty-two persons who were arrested during the protest by unemployed graduates at the North Central Provincial Council building have been granted bail by the court.
President Xi Jinping has hailed “new vistas” in China’s relationship with France on his first trip to Europe in five years – one that feels much like a charm offensive. Mr Xi will be looking to avert the trade war that is looming with Brussels, driven by fears of cheap Chinese electric vehicles entering the […]
- Pentagon to ‘rush’ Patriot missiles to Ukraine in $6bn package (Category: Breaking News)
- Little chance of change as Vladimir Putin is sworn in again (Category: Breaking News)
- The $2bn dirty-money case that rocked Singapore (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan accused of killing eight women and children in Afghanistan air strikes (Category: Breaking News)
The ICC and Cricket West Indies have assured that a “comprehensive and robust security plan” is in place for the Men’s T20 World Cup after Trinidad & Tobago Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley confirmed that security agencies in the West Indies were monitoring a possible terror threat to the event. Rowley spoke to the Sunday […]
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- DHS says massive hack is also ‘impacting’ local, state governments (Category: USA, New York)
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