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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 […]
- Radha Yadav, batters lead India to 5-0 T20I series sweep over Bangladesh (Category: Breaking News)
- 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
- Switzerland’s Nemo wins Eurovision 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- The $2bn dirty-money case that rocked Singapore (Category: Breaking News)
VFS Global says the decision to grant or reject a visa in Sri Lanka is at the sole discretion of the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Sri Lanka and not the private company. Issuing a statement, VFS Global said that the Department of Immigration & Emigration (DI&E) has signed a tripartite contract with GBS […]
- VFS Global responds (Category: Breaking News)
- VFS Global clarifies Sri Lanka’s E-Visa system amidst controversy (Category: Breaking News)
- Visa scandal exposed after airport chaos (Category: Breaking News)
- BIA thrown into turmoil as foreign firm handles on-arrival visa counter (Category: Breaking News)
Public Security Minister Tiran Alles insisted that the entire Cabinet was fully aware of the decision on the new e-visa platform and no one can say otherwise. The Minister told reporters on Monday that the matter was presented to Cabinet not once but twice. Alles also said that the move was approved by Parliament, including […]
- Cabinet approves proposal to amend Online Security Act (Category: Breaking News)
- BASL calls for removal of Sri Lanka’s Public Security Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Government goes ahead with Online Safety Bill (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka makes first arrest under controversial Online Safety Act (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's Minister of Public Security, Tiran Alles, asserts that action will be taken against both the individual who caused a disturbance in the visa issuance section at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake recently and the officers who documented the incident.The post Minister Tiran Alles vows action on BIA disturbance, clarifies visa charges appeared first on Sri Lanka News ...
- Action against man who caused disturbance at BIA visa counters and officers who recorded incident (Category: Breaking News)
- Tiran insists Cabinet fully aware of decision on e-visa (Category: Breaking News)
- Visa muddle (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet okays special visas for Colombo Port City (Category: Breaking News)
The Police questioned a man who protested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) recently at the visa issuance counters. The man, identified as Sandaruwan Kumarasinghe, appeared at the Airport Police station, Monday. He said that he was questioned over the objections he raised at the visa issuance counters. The airport incident was captured on a mobile […]
- India denies taking over visa issuance at Sri Lanka airport (Category: Breaking News)
- American arrested at BIA with live bullets (Category: Breaking News)
- Bolivian arrested at BIA with cocaine (Category: Breaking News)
- High-tech scanners to be installed at VIP passenger terminal (Category: Breaking News)
VFS Global, the company at the center of controversy surrounding the issuance of on arrival visa at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), has issued a statement today in response to accusations and to clarify certain concerns which have been raised.
A Sri Lankan youth who had behaved in an unruly manner at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake on May 01 amidst a tense situation at the visa issuance counters, has been summoned to Airport Police today (06).
Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles says that action will be taken against the person who had caused a disturbance recently in the visa issuance section at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake.
Israel’s government has moved to shut down the operations of the Al Jazeera television network in the country, branding it a mouthpiece for Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the cabinet agreed to the closure while the war in Gaza is ongoing. Police raided the Qatari broadcaster’s office at the Ambassador hotel in Jerusalem on […]
- Israeli government says it will block Al Jazeera from broadcasting (Category: Breaking News)
- Joe Biden expects Iran to attack Israel ‘sooner than later’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Fears for Gazans as aid groups halt work over deadly Israeli strike (Category: Breaking News)
- Turkey halts trade with Israel over ‘humanitarian tragedy’ in Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
China is entering one of the most challenging employment environments in recent generations. Young college graduates are facing accelerated depreciation of their academic qualifications and are struggling tofind jobs, while those in their 30s who are already employed worry about potential layoffs. Being 35 years old has now become a curse for employment, particularly within […]
- AFTER PEOPLE’S ANTI-COVID ANGER, LAYOFFS CHALLENGE XI JINPING (Category: Breaking News)
- RIF list names park and rec employees set for layoffs (Category: USA, North Carolina)
- Sri Lankan students deserve the best Higher education options – IIT GM (Category: Business)
- Why Europe will have to face the true cost of being in debt to China (Category: Breaking News)
The suspected gunman in the shooting incident that took place at Graceland Estate, Horana this afternoon (May 05) has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to flee to Dubai.The post Horana shooting suspect apprehended at BIA using facial recognition technology appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Horana shooting- Suspected gunman arrested at BIA trying to flee country (Category: Breaking News)
- Key associate of ‘Angoda Lokka’ apprehended at BIA with forged passport (Category: Breaking News)
- One person injured in shooting at Horana (Category: Breaking News)
- Wanted suspect killed during shootout with police (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Director of the National Mine Action Centre (NMAC) and the Secretary to the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing W. S. Sathyananda has assured the international community that the ongoing mine clearing operations will reach a successful conclusion within three years. The assurance has been given at the recently concluded 27th International Meeting […]
- Two dead after illegal mine collapsed in Rakwana (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese assistance amounts to over USD 44 mn for such operations (Category: Breaking News)
- Coal mine explosion in Turkey leaves 41 dead (Category: Breaking News)
- Soledar- Russia claims victory in battle for Ukraine salt mine town (Category: Breaking News)
The second meeting of the strategic dialogue between Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom is scheduled to be held in Colombo tomorrow (07), at the senior officials’ level, the Foreign Ministry said. A senior Ministry official said: “The meeting will review developments in foreign and security policies, as well as progress in the areas of […]
- Sri Lanka, Australia agree to strengthen trade and investment ties (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka and ASEAN countries to strengthen relations (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign Minister to attend ASEAN Regional Forum in Indonesia (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt help sought to rescue 14 Lankans stranded in Myanmar (Category: Breaking News)
by Jayasri Priyalal Jayasripriyalal59@gmail.com The greatest challenges confronting the nation-states in the current era revolve around; deplorable debt, depleted natural resources, and degraded environment. Economic growth and future prosperity for all living beings are stalled due to the varying degrees of the 3D problems emerging out of ill-conceived policy divergences propelling the linear eco...
- IMF Must Become More Than Just A Debt Collector For Private Creditors (Category: Breaking News)
- SL hopes for productive talks at IMF WB spring meetings (Category: Breaking News)
- A survival strategy amidst geopolitical rivalry (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to brief creditors on IMF deal for economic recovery (Category: Breaking News)
… reminds the need for anti-corruption measures in line with agreement with IMF Sri Lanka will take delivery of a vessel equipped with a sonar (echo sounder) to be used in the compiling of maritime charts.Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko made this announcement at a joint media briefing held with her counterpart Ali Sabry, PC, […]
- Japanese FM Kamikawa due here (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese FM Yoko Kamikawa arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan seeks Lanka’s backing for its Indo-Pacific strategy (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka next week (Category: Breaking News)
Lok Sabha elections: On the invitation of the Election Commission of India (ECI), two members of the Election Commission and eight members of PCOI (Presidential Commission of Inquiry to Make Recommendations for Election Law Reforms) are visiting India during Lok Sabha elections. The Island learns that initially there had been a problem with regard to […]
- EC: Prez poll can’t be put off (Category: Breaking News)
- LG polls to be postponed once again? (Category: Breaking News)
- EC announces sticking to constitutional time frame for holding presidential poll (Category: Breaking News)
- EC to submit proposals for constitutional amendments (Category: Breaking News)
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