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Another volcanic eruption has begun in south-west Iceland, forcing the evacuation of the famous geothermal Blue Lagoon spa and the small fishing town of Grindavik. The new fissure opened up near Sundhnuksgigar on the Reykjanes peninsula, the fifth eruption in the area since December. The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) said the fissure was longer than […]
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Thailand s attorney-general will indict former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra for allegedly insulting the monarchy, an official said on Wednesday, in a setback to a political heavyweight whose loyalists are currently in government.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe participating in the “What’s New” dialogue on legal reforms with young legal professionals at a workshop held at the Presidential Secretariat.on Tuesday (28) reiterated that none of the candidates aspiring to run in the presidential election have announced their intention to abolish the executive powers associated with the position. Elaborating further the […]
Jurors in Donald Trump’s historic criminal trial have begun deliberations – the 12 New Yorkers must reach a unanimous verdict. A verdict could come at any time and the former president could be convicted, acquitted or there could be a mistrial. The court has heard from 22 witnesses over six weeks, including Stormy Daniels, whose […]
State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says that five companies have been identified for illegally importing gold to Sri Lanka during the year and a fine of Rs. 1,243 million has been imposed on those companies.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that none of the candidates aspiring to run in the presidential election have announced their intention to abolish the executive powers associated with the position.
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Ali Sabry and Russian Ambassador Levan S Dzhagaryan had talks, Wednesday, related to Sri Lankans engaged in the Russia – Ukraine conflict. The meeting was subsequent to the previous meeting held with the Russian Ambassador on 07 May 2024, the Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry said. The Minister of Foreign Affairs informed […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe says the Executive Presidency was useful during the war and the ‘Aragalaya’ protests. He said that the Executive Presidency has its positives and negatives. “The presence of the executive powers was crucial in maintaining stability during the ‘Aragalaya’. This was evident when there was no clear successor for the premiership. On a […]
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena insisted that there has not been any discussion in the Government on postponing the Presidential elections. The Prime Minister told reporters that an irresponsible statement had been made on a matter that was never discussed in the Government. United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara had proposed postponing the […]
Sri Lanka is studying South Australia’s energy transition policy, which looks at net-zero emissions by 2050. President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that Sri Lanka needs to decide if it requires energy transition legislation. “Some countries have energy transition legislation. We have also looked at that. We have looked at some areas such as South Australia. It […]
Dr. Punsara Amarasinghe, a lecturer at Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and has now been released on bail by the Fort Magistrate’s Court.The post Dr. Punsara Amarasinghe released on bail after arrest over ISIS remarks appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Police have launched an investigation following the death of four individuals after allegedly consuming illicit liquor in Dambulla.
Russia will now require clearance from Sri Lanka’s Defence Ministry for visit visas of ex-servicemen, says Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ali Sabry.The post Russia now requires Sri Lanka Defence Ministry clearance for ex-servicemen visit visas appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
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Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has confirmed that the Presidential Election will be held in accordance with the Constitution and on the date specified by the Election Commission.
Preliminary findings released on Wednesday of an investigation into a Singapore Airlines flight hit by severe turbulence last week showed that a rapid change in gravitational force and a 54-metre altitude drop caused injuries.
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Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe confirmed that the presidential election will definitely take place in the future and that funds have already been allocated for it.The post Sri Lanka President confirms upcoming Election and Power Decentralization plans appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie J. Chung, has met with the members of Sri Lanka s Election Commission including its chairman, Mr. R. M. A. L. Rathnayake.
Russia will now require Sri Lanka s Defence Ministry clearance for visit visas of ex-servicemen, says Foreign Minister Ali Sabry.
Billionaire philanthropist Melinda French Gates announced Tuesday that she is committing $1 billion (£782.4m) over the next two years to women’s causes and gender equity around the world. About $200 million (£157m) will go to organisations fighting for gender and reproductive rights in the US. In a New York Times guest essay, Ms French Gates […]
The African National Congress is facing its toughest election yet. The party’s also been accused of massive corruption and there are issues around some of the leadership. People are saying they want change and that’s what they’re coming out to vote for now. There are a number of young people who are unhappy with the […]
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 29 May 2024 by the Department of Meteorology The prevailing showery and windy conditions over the island are expected to continue further, due to the active South West Monsoonal condition. Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Southern provinces and at a few places […]
Pope Francis has apologised following reports that he used extremely derogatory language towards gay men. A statement from the Vatican said the Pope did not mean to offend anyone and apologised to those who were “hurt by the use of a word”. At the Italian Bishops’ Conference, the pope reportedly said gay men should not […]
England and Pakistan will head to the T20 World Cup short on match practice after persistent rain wiped out Tuesday night’s match between them in Cardiff without a ball being bowled. It is the second abandonment of the series after the weather ruined Wednesday’s series opener in Leeds, with only 39.2 of the 120 scheduled […]
Virtusa Corporation, a global provider of digital strategy, digital engineering, and information technology (IT) services, recently announced the acquisition of ITMAGINATION Sp. z o.o., a premier technology consultancy headquartered in Warsaw, Poland. This strategic move reflects Virtusa’s commitment to enhancing its digital transformation offerings and expanding its nearshore delivery capab...
The United Nations is funding a disability inclusion initiative in Sri Lanka. Through the United Nations Partnership on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNPRPD) Fund, the United Nations in Sri Lanka is implementing an initiative at a national level, with technical lead the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka. The UNPRPD project […]
Hemas Consumer Brands, a pioneering force in the consumer goods sector, maintains its forefront position in promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility throughout Sri Lanka. Through a series of innovative endeavours and strategic partnerships, the company is actively advancing towards a more eco-friendly and sustainable future. At the core of these efforts lies the company’s Gr...