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By Easwaran Rutnam New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra is considering selling its Sri Lanka business. Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has announced, Thursday, a step-change in its strategic direction, as it commits to deepening its position as a world-leading provider of high-value, innovative dairy ingredients. As part of this, the Co-op has announced it is exploring […]
‘Bid to derail plans to send over 40,000 to Israel’ By Shamindra Ferdinando Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara yesterday (15) said Sri Lanka wouldn’t under any circumstances stop sending workers to Israel. Minister Nanayakkara was responding to main Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) demand that the Wickremesinghe-Rajapaksa government sever diplomatic ties with the Jew...
Enter visual media competition and win cash prizes up to Rs 50,000! The European Union Delegation in Sri Lanka is inviting all Sri Lankan youth, between the ages 18-25, to participate in their inaugural visual media competition EuroLens: Finding Europe in Sri Lanka. The competition is organised in partnership with the University of Kelaniya and offers […]
by Reemus Fernando Asian Games gold medallist Tharushi Karunaratne has pulled out from the Asian Relays which is set to take place in Bangkok next week. She has cited medical reasons for her decision according to sources close to Sri Lanka Athletics. Tharushi has informed Sri Lanka Athletics of her unavailability hot on the heels […]
That rampant disorder is the starkest of global realities currently is a fact beyond dispute. While the international community is confronted with the grueling challenge of stemming such runaway disorder, an equally exacting undertaking for the world is the need to keep up its spirits in this uphill task of bringing order out of chaos. […]
State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon yesterday said that the government has commenced talks with India to set up a small arms manufacturing unit in Sri Lanka. Tennakoon told the media that the government was in the process of discussing a joint venture on the military and defence industry front with India. The Minister said that the Lankan military […]
Calls for Indian travelers to boycott the Maldives is Âabsolutely helping Sri Lanka s travel industry, the country s Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said Wednesday.
At least 16 Sri Lankan military veteran have been killed fighting in the war between Russia and Ukraine, the State Minister of Defence said.
At least 10 parcels containing narcotics including Kush cannabis, cocaine and ecstasy pills have been detected at the Central Mail Exchange, during the inspections carried out by officers of the Narcotics Control Unit of Sri Lanka Customs.
The Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka has confirmed the deaths of 16 retired Sri Lankan military personnel in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.The post 16 Sri Lankan retired military personnel killed in Russia-Ukraine conflict appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
The Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court has issued an order against several trade union leaders of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and other participants in a planned protest march in Colombo this evening (May 15).The post Colombo protest: Court issues order against trade union leaders appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Sri Lanka’s Education Minister, Dr. Susil Premajayantha, has announced significant reforms in the country's educational sector.The post Education Minister announces major reforms for Sri Lanka’s education sector appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
A discussion took place on Monday (May 13) at the Galle Face Hotel premises between the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, who is currently in Sri Lanka, and representatives of the National People's Power (NPP).The post U.S. Officials discuss Sri Lanka’s economic and security issues with NPP appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News &...
The Indian government on Tuesday extended the ban imposed on the LTTE for five more years due to its continued promotion of separatist ideologies among the populace, particularly in Tamil Nadu, India.The post India extends LTTE ban for another 5 years appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Singapore's long-serving Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is stepping down, marking the end of a political era for the island nation.The post End of Lee era for Singapore as Prime Minister steps down appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Minister of Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development, Jeevan Thondaman, stated that the government is prepared to handle any legal challenges from estate companies regarding the decision to raise wages for estate workers.The post Sri Lanka Government ready to raise estate worker wages despite company objections appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lan...
The Health Trade Union Alliance of Sri Lanka is currently conducting a token strike at government hospitals throughout the Sabaragamuwa Province today (May 14).The post Sri Lanka’s health trade unions launch strike across Sabaragamuwa Province hospitals appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Over Rs. 140 Million donated via Star Points to Little Hearts Project Since 2016 Dialog customers came together extending their support once again to contribute over Rs. 18 Million towards Little Hearts, an initiative spearheaded by the Sri Lanka College of Pediatricians, bringing the total donation amount since 2016 to Rs. 140 Million. The programme […]
The race to be the No.1 ranked all-rounder at the start of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has further intensified as two players share top billing following the latest update to the ICC Men’s T20 Player Rankings. Just 23 rating points separate the top five players on the updated list for T20I all-rounders, with […]
Sri Lanka team registered a stunning straight sets victory over Iran at the CAVA Nations League Men’s Volleyball Tournament at the National Stadium in Islamabad on Wednesday. It was their second victory of the tournament after having earlier beaten Afghanistan. Their only defeat was at the hands of Pakistan. The national team captained by Deepthi Romesh comprise Manoj […]
Dr B. J. C. Perera MBBS(Cey), DCH(Cey), DCH(Eng), MD(Paed), MRCP(UK), FRCP(Edin), FRCP(Lon), FRCPCH(UK), FSLCPaed, FCCP, Hony FRCPCH(UK), Hony. FCGP(SL) Specialist Consultant Paediatrician and Honorary Senior Fellow, Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Joint Editor, Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health The diagnosis of a condition called autism in a child has the [...
During the first quarter of 2024, Bank of Ceylon demonstrated impressive growth and resilience, achieving a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 9.3 billion, a substantial increase compared to the previous year, illustrating its dedication in challenging economic conditions. As favorable conditions emerge, the Sri Lankan economy is expected to achieve moderate growth in 2024, […]
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon Group has ended the first quarter of 2024 with a loan book of Rs 1.316 trillion, continuing the Bank’s focus on lending in a period where the appreciation of the Rupee negatively impacted the value of the loan book and resulted in a contraction of the balance sheet. The Group […]
From the comments I get from readers, it seems that aloe vera is what they like to dabble in to enhance their beauty. Believe me, aloe vera happens to be my favourite, as well. Okay, here’s how to use fresh aloe vera gel to reap all its beauty benefits. * Sunburnt Skin: One of the […]
Sports Minister Harin Fernando says he had inquired from former cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya if women’s captain Chamari Athapattu can be included in the men’s World Cup team. The Minister said that he made the inquiry after a number of people on social media said that Athapattu should be included in the men’s team as she […]
India’s fintech company PhonePe Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has been launched in Sri Lanka. Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe and India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha attended the launch event in Sri Lanka. In a post on X, the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka stated, “Unlocking new frontiers in […]
Tamils in Sri Lanka distributed porridge to commemorated the victims of the war which ended in 2009. People gathered on the street in Karaitivu and distributed porridge with the involvement of some local politicians. Fishermen’s associations and civil society in the area also supported the program. The Police have cracked down on similar events in […]
DFCC Bank recently unveiled its Annual Report 2023, spotlighting the Bank’s remarkable achievements against a backdrop of formidable challenges and exciting opportunities. Overcoming a challenging and dynamic economic environment, DFCC Bank emerged, posting a record-breaking financial year. These achievements were complemented and supported by the Bank’s many sustainable initiatives in...
Sri Lanka’s ace bowler Wanindu Hasaranga jumped to the top of the standings in the ICC T20I All-rounder’s rankings on Wednesday, May 15. Hasaranga joined the veteran Bangladeshi cricketer Shakib Al Hasan at the top after impressing with both bat and ball in the recent T20I games. Hasaranga, 26, is enjoying excellent form with a ball in […]
Sri Lanka is engaged with India to set up a small arms manufacturing unit in the country in the wider ambit of defence cooperation between the two nations, State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon said on Wednesday. “We are in discussions with India to set up a small arms manufacturing unit,” Tennakoon said responding […]