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- How Does Voters’ Thinking Shape The Policy Interventions Of The Government? (Category: Breaking News)
- From Israel To Sri Lanka: The Political Power Of The Defense agenda (Category: Breaking News)
- Scrutinizing The Newly Proposed NEPF: Education Reform Or Hidden Agenda? (Category: Breaking News)
- The Fight For Women’s Empowerment In An Era Of Conflict & Multifaceted Crises (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday (08) stressed that the enhancement of the rural economy pivots on agricultural advancement.
Successful completion of foreign debt restructuring can potentially reduce SL s debt burden by $17 b
- Exploding Deficit (Category: Business)
- Economic Imbalances (Category: Business)
- Baited Breath (Category: Business)
- Deficit Woes (Category: Business)
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ali Sabry, while attending the ‘Collective Path to a Stable Country’ press briefing held at the Presidential Media Centre (PMC) this morning (08) said that the Light Rail Transit (LRT) project was not a stalled Japanese project but was scrapped during the tenure of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Nevertheless, the present government […]
- Suzlon wins second Sri Lanka order from Senok (Category: Breaking News)
- DIY Friday with Danielle: Making a secret door (Category: USA, New Mexico)
- Fate of Fargo high rise remains undecided as city selects co-developer (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Fate of Fargo high rise remains undecided as city selects co-developer (Category: USA, North Dakota)
Three persons including a Police Constable, and a Sergeant attached to the Kottawa Police Station have been arrested by Bribery Commission officers while accepting a bribe of Rs. 200,000.
Two retired officers of the Sri Lanka Army have been arrested for illegally recruiting Sri Lankan army soldiers to be employed in the Russian military.
Former CEO of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) Dr. Vijith Gunasekara, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Wednesday (08).
One person was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Bogahapitiya area of Ahungalla, the police said.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe directed relevant officials to ensure the completion of infrastructure development in the Bingiriya Industrial Zone by the end of this year.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe stressed that the enhancement of the rural economy pivots on agricultural advancement. He highlighted the pivotal role of dedicated government officials at the grassroots level in ensuring the success of various government initiatives aimed at rural development, notably the agricultural modernization program.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ali Sabry, announced the government’s expectation to finalize the foreign debt restructuring process by June. If successful, this endeavour could lead to a reduction of approximately US $17 billion of Sri Lanka’s debt burden.
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- Open Exchange (Category: Business)
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has summoned the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security and the Controller General of Immigration and Emigration for an inquiry tomorrow (08), says the Chairman of COPF MP Harsha de Silva.
- COPF green-lights proposed domestic debt restructuring program (Category: Breaking News)
- Anura Priyadharshana Yapa appointed CoPF chairman (Category: Breaking News)
- COPF asks Finance Ministry to declare selling price of wheat flour (Category: Breaking News)
- COPF summons Fiscal Policy Dept s DG over gaming regulator delay (Category: Breaking News)
2100 new Grama Niladhari officers were awarded appointment letters today (May 08) by the Sri Lankan President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, at Temple Trees.The post 2100 new Grama Niladhari officials appointed appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- 2100 new GN officers appointed (Category: Breaking News)
- 2002 Grama Niladhari officers set to be appointed before end of April (Category: Breaking News)
- Report on student consuming coconut kernel for lunch unfounded – President’s Media Division (Category: Breaking News)
- 2100 New GN Officials Appointed (Category: Breaking News)
A Sri Lankan man has been remanded in Malta after being charged with the rape of his ex-girlfriend. Technician Mathihul Akmal Mohamed Jabir, 32, from Sri Lanka, was arraigned before magistrate Joseph Gatt by police inspectors John Spiteri and Sherona Buhagiar, assisted by prosecutor Cynthia Tomasuolo. The magistrate read out the charges and informed the […]
- Samitha Dulan breaks world record in Men’s F-44 javelin throw (Category: Breaking News)
- China to help conclude debt restructuring process in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- US and Sri Lanka’s Election Commission discuss importance of free and fair polls (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka declares day of mourning following Iran President’s death (Category: Breaking News)
Russia has launched a “massive” early morning missile and drone attack on energy facilities across Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. More than 50 missiles and 20 drones were used in the attack, Mr Zelensky said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. It marks the latest in a string of Russian attacks […]
- Implement SC order on accessibility! (Category: Business)
- Is Speaker’s announcement consistent with SC determination? (Category: Breaking News)
- Slovak PM Robert Fico fights for life after assassination attempt (Category: Breaking News)
- Retired SC judge to chair committee on Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
The Government says it has no money to purchase planes for SriLankan Airlines and so it needs to obtain aircraft on lease. Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva told Parliament that the airline industry around the word is suffering. He said that as a small country Sri Lanka is not in a position to purchase […]
- SriLankan Airlines says delays from time to time is normal (Category: Breaking News)
- Restructuring of SriLankan Airlines to be completed in 6 months (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLankan Airlines avoids possible mid-air collision (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLankan Airlines misses another coupon on its 2024 bond (Category: Breaking News)
Several Sri Lankans have been killed while fighting as mercenaries in the Russia-Ukraine war, the Ministry of Defence said. The Ministry of Defence said that a number of retired Sri Lankan soldiers have joined the Russian-Ukraine war through human traffickers, as members of mercenary groups. “It is also revealed that a significant number of war […]
- Over 100 Sri Lankans fighting in Russia-Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to deploy special delegation to Russia over mercenary issue (Category: Breaking News)
- At least 16 Sri Lankans killed fighting in Russia-Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
- Maldives and Sri Lanka discuss impact of war on Indian Ocean (Category: Breaking News)
AstraZeneca is withdrawing its highly successful coronavirus vaccine, citing the availability of a plethora of new shots that has led to a decline in demand. The vaccine — called Vaxzevria and developed in partnership with the University of Oxford — has been one of the main Covid-19 vaccines worldwide, with more than 3 billion doses […]
- Bloomberg News: CEO says AstraZeneca likely to run new global trial of COVID-19 vaccine (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Bloomberg News: CEO says AstraZeneca likely to run new global trial of COVID-19 vaccine (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Bloomberg News: CEO says AstraZeneca likely to run new global trial of COVID-19 vaccine (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Bloomberg News: CEO says AstraZeneca likely to run new global trial of COVID-19 vaccine (Category: USA, North Dakota)
A human trafficking scheme targeting retired military personnel from Sri Lanka’s armed forces has been uncovered . The individuals who have fallen prey were deceived into believing that they would receive significant benefits, including high salaries and citizenship, by joining Russian and Ukrainian forces. They have been sent on tourist visas and subsequently deployed for […]
- Parents charged after 10-month-old ingests assumed opioids in Lothian (Category: USA, Maryland)
- Parents charged after 10-month-old ingests assumed opioids in Lothian (Category: USA, Maryland)
- Parents charged after 10-month-old ingests assumed opioids in Lothian (Category: USA, Maryland)
- Parents charged after 10-month-old ingests assumed opioids in Lothian (Category: USA, Maryland)
A teenager has been killed in an accident involving a motorcycle near the 8th mile post on the Bemmulle Gedara Road in Kahawatte Ela, in the Pothuhera police area.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe says that his task to restore the country s economy is nearing its end and that they have to now focus on the next step.
The Sri Lankan Government says there were no concerns raised over the recent visit by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs adheres strictly to international rules and regulations in its interactions with foreign countries. “we’re actively seeking to attract more investors, as demonstrated by the successful […]
- Foreign Minister to attend BRICS session in Russia (Category: Breaking News)
- Memorial service held in Colombo for French Ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
- Russian Foreign Minister assures Sri Lankans will not be recruited for war (Category: Breaking News)
- Russia and Sri Lanka discuss issue related to Sri Lankans in Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
Former Member of Parliament Mujibur Rahuman of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has been nominated to fill the vacant parliamentary seat.The post Mujibur Rahuman nominated to fill vacant Parliamentary seat appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Mujibur Rahuman sworn in as MP (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Election Commission informed of vacant MP seat in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Mujibur Rahman tipped to fill Diana Gamage s MP seat (Category: Breaking News)
- Overseas travel ban imposed on unseated MP Diana Gamage (Category: Breaking News)
A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court on Wednesday (08 May) declared that State Minister Diana Gamage is not legally qualified to hold the position of Member of Parliament.
Bangladesh saw off some late batting fightback from Zimbabwe tailenders Faraz Akram and Blessing Muzarbani to clinch the T20I series in the third game in Chattogram. They won by nine runs on Tuesday, with two matches left to play in Dhaka. Akram, playing only his fifth T20I, struck an unbeaten 34 off 19 balls after […]
- Rishad and Taskin bowl Bangladesh to 2-0 lead against Zimbabwe (Category: Breaking News)
- Tanzid scores half-century on T20I debut to lead Bangladesh to victory (Category: Breaking News)
- Shakib, Mustafizur star on comeback as Bangladesh go 4-0 up against Zimbabwe (Category: Breaking News)
- Bennett, Raza seal consolation win for Zimbabwe (Category: Breaking News)
The Western Province (South) Crimes Division says that a foreign-manufactured hand grenade and a motorcycle were discovered following the preliminary interrogation of the underworld criminal gang leader Ramesh Priyajanaka, also known as Manna Ramesh , who was arrested in Dubai and brought to Sri Lanka yesterday.
- Indian minister Jairam arrive SriLanka (Category: Breaking News)
- US court dismisses case on Sri Lanka President (Category: Breaking News)
- Underworld figure Manna Ramesh arrested in Dubai (Category: Breaking News)
- Police obtain 72-hour detention order on Manna Ramesh (Category: Breaking News)
The Judicial Medical Officer (JMO) has issued an open verdict regarding the autopsy of the two prison inmates who had allegedly died after consuming a rice parcel containing pork curry.
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) member Mujibur Rahman is expected to fill the seat in Parliament to be made vacant following the court order on State Minister Diana Gamage. Gamage was stripped of her Parliament seat, Wednesday, following a landmark Supreme Court judgement. The Supreme Court ruled that Gamage is not legally qualified to hold a […]
- Former State Minister refuses to quit politics (Category: Breaking News)
- Contempt of court application filed against Diana Gamage. (Category: Breaking News)
- Former State Minister Diana Gamage granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
- Mujibur Rahman takes oaths as an MP (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister Diana Gamage was stripped of her Parliament seat, Wednesday, following a landmark Supreme Court judgement. The Supreme Court ruled that Gamage is not legally qualified to hold a parliamentary seat. The judgement was delivered over a case filed by activist Oshala Herath who challenged the citizenship of the MP. Gamage was accused of […]
- Diana considers seeking justice from international court (Category: Breaking News)
- Former State Minister Diana Gamage granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
- Former State Minister refuses to quit politics (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to crackdown on harassment of tourists (Category: Breaking News)
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