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Approximately 40% of women in Sri Lanka have stopped using feminine hygiene products against the backdrop of the ongoing economic crisis, a new survey has revealed.
Six people, including a mother, her four young children, and a family acquaintance, were killed inside a townhouse in the south Ottawa suburb of Barrhaven, late Wednesday night. During a media briefing Thursday afternoon, Ottawa police Chief Eric Stubbs said there were initially two calls to 911 around 10:52 p.m. Wednesday. He said first responders […]
A group of civil society organisations and activists have expressed their concerns over the way the government is trying to address grievances of the Tamil speaking community. The following is the text of letter, dated March 07, they wrote to Dr. Asanga Gunawansa, PC, Director-General Interim Secretariat for Truth and Reconciliation Mechanism (ISTRM): We, activists, […]
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Six people including a mother, her four young children and a family acquaintance were killed inside a townhouse in the south Ottawa suburb of Barrhaven late Wednesday night.The post Sri Lankan family murdered: 6 dead including 4 children in Ottawa mass killing appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Aragalaya activist Wasantha Mudalige insisted that it was the people who sent former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa home and denied claims of a conspiracy. Mudalige, who played an active role during the Aragalaya said that there was no foreign conspiracy behind Rajapaksa being forced out of power. The activist said the people had a spine to […]
By Neville Ladduwahetty During President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s India visit in July 2023, five Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) were signed by India and Sri Lanka to establish physical connections between the two countries. This was followed more recently by the launch of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) – a mechanism that claims to reduce the cost […]
By Rathindra Kuruwita Water consumption has increased significantly due to the dry weather coupled with unusually high temperatures since last month, compelling the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) to urge people to use sparingly, Water Supply Professionals Trade Union Alliance (WSPTUA), coordinator Neil Leelarathna says. Leelaratne said that people consumed more water due […...
… asks for reappraisal of pay structure CB never opposed pay hikes for anyone: Governor By Shamindra Ferdinando Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) Dr. Harsha de Silva on Tuesday (05) said what was at issue was the sheer size of salary increase granted to Central Bank (CB) employees. The SJB lawmaker said […]
The gross salary of the lowest ranking employee of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), an Office Assistant – Grade 1, has been increased by 29.53% up to Rs. 188,827 in accordance with a collective agreement, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardane told Parliament yesterday. Responding to a question by SJB Colombo District MP S. M. […]
Sri Lanka's President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, asserted that the nation’s economy is experiencing robust growth due to the government’s initiatives.The post Sri Lanka’s President says Government initiatives drive robust economic growth appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
said that a crisis caused by appointing excise commissioners in a haphazard manner without following […]
The Sri Lankan government has taken significant steps to revitalize its national carrier, SriLankan Airlines, amidst mounting debt challenges.The post Sri Lanka Government extends deadline for SriLankan Airlines restructuring amid debt crisis appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking
Political party leaders slammed officials of the Central Bank, including the Governor, for increasing the salaries of bank officials at a time when the country is still recovering from an economic crisis. Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe and senior bank officials were summoned for a party
India presented a new perspective to conceptualise its relationship with the West. The perspective is based on emphasizing its distinctions from BRICS co-founders China and Russia. The new approach came through by way of a response to a query, during the recently concluded 60th Munich Security Conference, about India’s freedom to choose between multiple partners […]
by Jehan Perera President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressing a conference of over 300 members from inter-religious committees from across the country summed up his plan for national reconciliation in less than 20 minutes. The president was clear in his articulation. He spoke with no notes. There were no superfluities in his speech. He noted how racism […]
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Fuel prices in Sri Lanka have been revised with effect from March 05, 2024.The post Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from March 05, 2024 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Pakistan must navigate challenges in the finance sector by diversifying its economic alliances, reducing dependence on singular partners, and negotiating funding arrangements that align with its long-term developmental objectives. The road ahead demands astute diplomatic manoeuvring, a commitment to economic resilience, and a proactive approach to curb corruption and inefficiencies of the Pakistan...
India has taken note of an increase in investments in Sri Lanka as well as other countries in the region. India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in a veiled dig at Maldives President Mohamad Muizzu for his comment earlier this year, said that big bullies do not offer $4.5 billion aid or vaccine or food […]
The financial performance of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is largely positive as it ended the financial year 2023 with a massive profit.The post Ceylon Electricity Board ends financial year 2023 with Massive Profits appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
By N Sathiya Moorthy The nation should thank Commissioner-General of Elections Saman Sri Ratnayake for clarifying that there is no constitutional provision for any authority to postpone the presidential election. It was becoming an issue after the Opposition, especially the SJB, kept hammering out the idea that President Ranil Wickremesinghe was trying to postpone the […]
Monday 04th March, 2024 The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) is drawing heavy flak for having granted its workers generous pay hikes amidst a crippling economic crisis. Its critics are arguing that such salary increases, allegedly ranging from 29% to 70%, should not have been given at a time
‘New laws needed to rein them in’ By Shamindra Ferdinando Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakse, PC, said that contrary to the Constitution, the Parliament didn’t exercise full control over public finance.The former President of the Bar Association said a new law was required to subject all state enterprises to parliamentary control to prevent further deterioration […]
Donald Trump won a string of Republican presidential contests on Saturday, edging closer to becoming the party’s candidate in November’s election as he attacked his likely opponent Joe Biden. The former president won the Missouri, Michigan and Idaho caucuses comprehensively, continuing his clean sweep of states so far. Mr Trump, 77, told supporters at a […]