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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says Sri Lanka’s economic crisis offers a historic opportunity to optimise the use of resources for SDG attainment. UNDP in Sri Lanka, Resident Representative, Ms. Azusa Kubota said that there needs to be concerted efforts to strengthen the linkages among planning, budgeting, monitoring and oversight and citizens’ engagement. The United […]
- UNDP and Sri Lanka discuss impact of regressive tax policies (Category: Breaking News)
- CA Sri Lanka seminar focuses on recent tax amendments (Category: Business)
- Sinopec Unveiled its First Renovated Filling Station with a New Image & New Facilities (Category: Breaking News)
- UNDP and Michelin Foundation partner to procure essential medicines for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to commence talks to reach a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Sri Lanka and Malaysia. The Government said that it has been recognized that the attraction of export-oriented foreign direct investments, diversification of exports and expansion of market access for goods and services are important to regain the economic […]
- India notes steady progress in relations with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Two SLPP and SLFP members join SJB (Category: Breaking News)
- Retired top Police investigators extend support to NPP (Category: Breaking News)
- US envoy meets Sri Lankan diaspora in Staten Island (Category: Breaking News)
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the submission of the Import and Export (Control) Regulations No. 7 of 2024, issued under the Import and Export (Control) Act No. 1 of 1969, and the Standardization and Quality Control Regulations issued under the same Act for the approval of the Parliament of Sri Lanka.
- Tim Berners-Lee startup launches privacy-focused service to secure your data - CNET (Category: Technology)
- High Velocity (Category: Business)
- Code masters (Category: Technology)
- Hobart diver improvises after COVID-19 closed pools (Category: USA, Indiana)
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry, delivering his statement at the BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting, stated that Global South should collectively address global challenges of climate change, debt burden and food security, the Sri Lankan Embassy in Moscow said in a statement.
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the upcoming presidential election isn't about his personal victory or defeat but about the success or failure of the entire country.The post Sri Lanka President calls for National Focus on Economic Reform ahead of Elections appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka needs strong new economic system, not reforms - President (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil s message for 75th Independence Day (Category: Breaking News)
- President urges private sector to become engines of growth in Sri Lanka s economy (Category: Breaking News)
- US envoy meets President Ranil, discusses ongoing crisis situation (Category: Breaking News)
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Agriculture and Plantation Industries to instruct the legal draftsman to complete preparing the bill for the establishment of the Sri Lanka Institute of Food Science and Technology by including the amendments proposed by the Attorney General.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Hon. President in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies to implement the National Tariff Policy in three phases from January 2025 and to publish the said policy through a gazette notification under section 101 of the Customs Ordinance for […]
- No water tariff hike this year – Minister of Water Supply (Category: Breaking News)
- Small Hydro Power Developers commend new NCRE tariff (Category: Business)
- Tax reduction implies to all engine capacities (Category: Breaking News)
- Controlled prices for drugs from 2012 Health Minister (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka called on BRICS to ensure a rules-based order, not only when it suits the rich and powerful, but as an equitable and justifiable model for a sustainable world order. Foreign Minister Ali Sabry undertook an official visit to Russia at the invitation of his counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the […]
- Russian Foreign Minister assures Sri Lankans will not be recruited for war (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka looks to enhance ties with Russia (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign Minister of Maldives Moosa Zameer to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Russia and Sri Lanka discuss issue related to Sri Lankans in Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
The highly anticipated “Battle of the Reef” Festival is set to make waves this July at the shores of the Pegasus Reef. This inaugural event promises an exhilarating celebration of athleticism, camaraderie, and entertainment, exclusively designed for corporate participants in Sri Lanka. On July 27, the pristine beaches of Pegasus Reef will come alive with […]
- Movenpick Colombo rebranded as NH Collection Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- President invites King Charles III to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- India notes steady progress in relations with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Two SLPP and SLFP members join SJB (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka s digital literacy has increased to 63.5% in the year 2023, according to the latest report by the Department of Census and Statistics. This means that three out of five persons aged between 5 and 69 in Sri Lanka are digitally literate.
Over thirty workers at a cosmetics manufacturing factory in Pinwatta, Panadura, have been rushed to hospitals today (June 12) after inhaling toxic fumes.The post Dozens hospitalized after toxic chemical incident at Pinwatta cosmetics factory appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- 30 factory workers hospitalised after inhaling toxic chemical fumes (Category: Breaking News)
- Toxic fire threat to workers (Category: AU, New South Wales)
- Trade training centre evacuated (Category: South Australia)
- Kandana factory fire- At least 60 students hospitalized after smoke inhalation (Category: Breaking News)
Postal workers in Sri Lanka plan to engage in a 24-hour trade union action starting at midnight tonight (June 12), by taking sick leave.The post Sri Lankan postal workers to stage sick leave protest over staffing shortages appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka’s Postal workers launch token strike over Nuwara Eliya Post Office (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Postal Service declared as essential service (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka postal strike ends (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka postal employees to protest tomorrow (Category: Breaking News)
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has expressed confidence that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will approve the release of the third tranche under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme today (12).
Heavy rain canceled the T20 World Cup Group D match between Sri Lanka and Nepal on Tuesday in Lauderhill, Florida.The post Rain washes out Sri Lanka Vs Nepal T20 World Cup match appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Do What You Like Vs Like What You (Have To) Do! (Category: Breaking News)
- Images: Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 1st T20 (Category: Breaking News)
- WT20 Statistical highlights: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- WT20 Statistical highlights: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Members of the teachers' and principals' unions in Sri Lanka, represented by the Ceylon Teachers' Union (CTU), will hold island-wide protests today (June 12).The post Teachers and Principals to hold island-wide protests over salary discrepancies appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Newly appointed principals of Sri Lanka complain about salary reductions (Category: Breaking News)
- University lecturers in Sri Lanka to strike tomorrow (Category: Breaking News)
- Government Nursing Officers engage in protest (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to take census on Justices of Peace (Category: Breaking News)
Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda addressing a press briefing titled ‘Collective Path to a Stable Country,’ held on Tuesday (11) at the Presidential Media Centre (PMC) said that the issue of Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lanka waters employing illegal fishing gear will be taken up during the the upcoming visit of the Indian Prime Minister […]
- Indian Flavour (Category: Business)
- Outpost Colleges (Category: Business)
- Stone stitching (Category: Technology)
- New Wave (Category: Business)
An international tribunal of prominent judges from the region said it was Âhorrified by the stark realities of the lives of Sri Lanka s tea and rubber plantation workers, after hearing testimonies from workers and trade unions.
Sri Lanka s Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry, who is currently in Russia to take part in the BRICS ministerial meeting has met with the Foreign Ministers of Thailand, China, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Iran and Russia and discussed bilateral relations.
The Colombo District Court has extended the interim injunction issued preventing former President Maithripala Sirisena from functioning as the chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) until June 19.
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- Challenges In The Forthcoming Presidential Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Anatomy Of A Change; From Wijeweera’s JVP To AKD’s NPP (Category: Breaking News)
- Anti-Terrorism Bill Terrifies The Public (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Rule By Law’ Is Not Rule Of Law (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka s State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe says today (June 12) marks a significant milestone for Sri Lanka s economy as the International Monetary Fund s executive board is scheduled to discuss the second review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Article IV consultation.
The Sagarika train has suffered a breakdown at Kalutara, leading to significant delays along the coastal railway line, according to Sri Lanka Railways.
Nepal, which earlier hesitated to completely pivot towards China because of several economic and geopolitical factors, seems to have tilted heavily towards its big northern neighbor, giving it an opportunity to further increase its footprint in the Himalayan country’s political, economic, and social space. Yet what concerns Nepal watchers the most is the Himalayan nation’s […]
- India makes inroads into Sri Lanka under China’s long shadow (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka asks China to defer arrival of ship after India objects (Category: Breaking News)
- China’s developmental projects impacts climate, environment: Experts (Category: Breaking News)
- China must develop a more consensual approach to Himalayan water (Category: Breaking News)
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says that the granting of approval for the new electricity tariff revision proposed by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is anticipated to be finalized by mid-July.
Sri Lanka and Nepal came to Lauderhill searching for their first wins, hoping to put their T20 World Cup 2024 on track. However incessant rain, heavy enough to trigger flash-flood alerts for local residents, left both teams splitting one point apiece. That means Sri Lanka are almost certainly out of Super Eight contention while Nepal’s […]
- India's neighbours Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka in "most failed states" list: Report (Category: Breaking News)
- Spicejet to introduce flights to Dhaka, Colombo and Nepal (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka climbs to 155 in FIFA rankings (Category: Breaking News)
- Regional Reach (Category: Business)
Ananda Walk 2024 will take place on July 07, with the participation of old and present Anandians, teachers and well-wishers. Addressing the media at the College on Monday, Executive President of the Ananda College Old Boys’ Association Prof. Athula Kaluarachchi said that this year’s walk would be organized to educate and empower the youth to increase their […]
- ‘MAN OF THE MATCH’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Ananda walk to mark Anniversary (Category: Breaking News)
- Ananda win Western Province Under 20 Inter School Rugby 7s title (Category: Breaking News)
- CSI appoints veteran principal to steer school (Category: Breaking News)
Director-General of the International Labour Organisation Gilbert F. Houngbo has lauded the Sri Lankan government’s recent move to grant a 70 percent salary increment to plantation sector workers. Houngbo commended the government for increasing the estate workers’ salaries when Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara met him on the sidelines of the Annual International Lab...
- Proposals approved for the welfare of migrant workers yet to be implemented  Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Over 200,000 Sri Lankans have left for overseas jobs so far this year (Category: Breaking News)
- Saudi Arabia to provide 200,000 jobs for Sri Lankans in 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- 12-hour flight delay affects another group of S.Korea-bound SL workers (Category: Breaking News)
Issue of Lankan mercenaries fighting for Kyiv ignored – Russian envoy in Colombo War in Ukraine: By Norman Palihawadane The Sri Lankan Embassy in Moscow said yesterday that Foreign Minister Ali Sabry, who is currently in Russia to participate in the BRICS 2024 Foreign Ministerial Session with developing countries, had a bilateral meeting with Russian […]
- SL urges tri-forces members not to become mercenaries in Russia or Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Indians recruiting Lanka’s ex-servicemen for Russia-Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
- Defence Ministry affirms no legal deployment of military to Russia or Ukraine amid reports of in... (Category: Breaking News)
- Operation launched to stop illegal recruitment of Sri Lankan Army veterans for Russian-Ukrainian... (Category: Breaking News)
Recognizing the important role government systems play in contributing to building inclusive, responsive and resilient communities, the National Symposium on ‘Catalysing Change: Making Local Governance Future Fit’ was co-convened by the Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government, the European Union Delegation in Sri Lanka and the United Nations Develo...
- National planning comes centre stage at Gamani Corea Foundation forum (Category: Breaking News)
- USAID signs new five-year agreement with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Ayurveda Expo 2011 Exhibition and Symposium in Colombo next month (Category: Breaking News)
- Rasamanickam: IMF agreement waste of time and money as it is already signed (Category: Breaking News)
In the wake of the SLPP reiterating its commitment to President Wickremesinghe, two groups of MPs – New Alliance and the SLFP among the ruling party – announced their partnership at a meeting held at Ambalantota on Saturday (08). Among the lawmakers present were Leader of the House Susil Premjayantha, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera, Trade […]
- Vote on Electricity Amendment Bill today: Will SLPP group disregard MR’s declaration? (Category: Breaking News)
- Over 20 MPs flout party decisions at Budget vote (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPP ensures passage of Electricity Amendment Bill (Category: Breaking News)
- 2024 Prez poll: Champika denies alliance with MR-Ranil grouping, won’t contest (Category: Breaking News)
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