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As the crescent moon for the month of Dhul Hijjah (Hajj) has been sighted, Muslims in Sri Lanka will celebrate the Hajj festival (Eid-Ul- Adha) on 17 June 2024, the Colombo Grand Mosque announced today.
- Request to be made for Hajj Pilgrims allocation (Category: Breaking News)
- President is upbeat that Hajj is commemorated in a peaceful atmosphere (Category: Breaking News)
- Muslims commemorate Hajj (Category: Breaking News)
- Nov 7 declared public holiday for Hajj festival (Category: Breaking News)
Public Security Minister Tiran Alles has instructed IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon to direct the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to investigate into the alleged threats SJB MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has received.
Sri Lanka s official reserve assets has recorded a marginal drop by 0.9% to USD 5.42 billion in May 2024 compared to USD 5.47 billion in April 2024, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
The Parliament of Sri Lanka has passed the Public Debt Management Bill today (June 07), State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said.
The pitches used in the T20 World Cup matches played in New York have not been up to standard and ground staff are working on remedying them for the rest of the tournament, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Thursday.
The Locomotive Operating Engineers Union of Sri Lanka Railways says that the strike action launched from midnight yesterday (06) will continue further.
The Department of Meteorology states that the prevailing rainy condition in the south-western part of the island is expected to enhance to some extent in the next few days from tomorrow (08).
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) today (07) informed the general public regarding the method for obtaining the Rs. 10,000 grant to be provided by the government in order to clean up the flood-affected houses.
U.S. Sports Envoys to Sri Lanka and former National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) players Stephen Howard and Astou Ndiaye, will be in Sri Lanka from June 8 through 14, the US Embassy in Sri Lanka said. The Public Diplomacy section of the U.S. Embassy will launch the weeklong basketball program […]
- Rights groups urge strong UN resolution on Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- United States to continue to invest in the people of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- India offers scholarships for Sri Lankans in Yoga and other subjects (Category: Breaking News)
- Demand for private tuition and English education in Sri Lanka increases (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe disclosed the government s domestic and external debt figures in the Parliament today (07).
The ColomboÂKandy main road will be intermittently closed near the Pahala Kadugannawa area on Saturday (08), says the Kegalle District Secretary.
Minister of Sports Harin Fernando announced that a complaint has been lodged with the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding the lengthy travel times and hardships the Sri Lankan team faced during the Group Stage matches of the 2024 T20 World Cup.
The Disaster Management Center (DMC) says that a total of 5,587 houses have been damaged due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions in parts of the island.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has ruled that the proposed bill titled “Gender Equality” is inconsistent with Article 12 of the Constitution.The post Supreme Court rules Sri Lanka’s “Gender Equality” bill inconsistent with constitution appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka Supreme Court determines major provisions of SJB’s draft 21A needs referendum (Category: Breaking News)
- Supreme Court determines certain provisions of draft 22A inconsistent with Constitution (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Electricity Bill requires special majority for passage (Category: Breaking News)
- Bureau of Rehabilitation Bill inconsistent with Constitution – Speaker informs Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
USA muzzled an experienced Pakistan top order, brought their hitters to heel, then produced a measured batting performance that tied the scores at 159-all. Mohammad Amir, Pakistan’s most experienced bowler, bowled three wides in his Super Over, the US batters stealing another run every time, and Mohammad Rizwan conceded another extra run on an overthrow […]
- Ali Khan and Monank Patel take USA to historic T20I series win over Bangladesh (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan, Zimbabwe and South Africa script crushing wins (Category: Breaking News)
- Robinson’s fifty and O’Rourke’s three-for give New Zealand unassailable 2-1 lead (Category: Breaking News)
- Bumrah spearheads India’s defence of 119; Pakistan on brink of elimination (Category: Breaking News)
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 07 June 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western, Northern, North-central and Southern provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Eastern and Uva provinces in the evening or night. […]
- Showers in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-Western provinces and in Galle and Matara di... (Category: Breaking News)
- Showers above 75mm in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eli... (Category: Breaking News)
- Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Sabaragamuwa province and in Nuwara-Eliy... (Category: Breaking News)
- Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Sabaragamuwa province and Nuwara-Eliya d... (Category: Breaking News)
Scotland produced a stunning run chase to beat Namibia by five wickets in the T20 World Cup 2024. Returning to the Kensington Oval after their washout against England, they achieved a target of 156 with nine balls to spare, securing their first T20I victory over Namibia at the fourth attempt. A 74-run partnership between Richie […]
- Robinson’s fifty and O’Rourke’s three-for give New Zealand unassailable 2-1 lead (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan, Zimbabwe and South Africa script crushing wins (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia blitz, Zampa guile leave England title defence in the balance (Category: Breaking News)
- Alyssa Healy, Annabel Sutherland lead clinical Australia to another series win (Category: Breaking News)
Rex Clementine in Dallas If the recent bilateral series between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh were any indication, the former world champions should cruise past Chandika Hathurusinghe’s side in their day-night fixture on Friday here in Dallas, a city in the southern US state Texas. Sri Lanka overcame Bangladesh in the recent T-20 series between the […]
- Rebels to launch new alliance, initiate talks with GL-Dallas group (Category: Breaking News)
- Present govt. eliminated fear from people’s hearts says Dallas (Category: Breaking News)
- Cadet training creates a disciplined nation - Dallas (Category: Breaking News)
Dutch voters have begun four days of voting across the European Union, with exit polls suggesting a tight race between a left-green alliance and the party of anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders.
A group of officials from the Korean Forensic Counseling and Education Institute (KOFO) recently met with Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, the Speaker at the Parliament. The Secretary General of the Parliament Mrs. Kushani Rohanadeera and Assistant Secretary General Mr. Hansa Abeyratne were also present at this meeting held.
State Minister of Technology, Kanaka Herath, announced that the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has granted preliminary approval for ‘Starlink’ to provide satellite-based internet services in Sri Lanka.
- Bond Auction (Category: Business)
- ‘SL will implement home-grown solution’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Market Flavour (Category: Business)
- Seeking Direction (Category: Business)
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives, Moosa Zameer called on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at the Temple Trees in Colombo on yesterday(June 6).
President Ranil Wickremesinghe inaugurated his new political office in Colombo yesterday (06) at an auspicious moment. The office, located on Sir Ernest de Silva Mawatha, will serve as the center for future political operations.
- Port: Bastiat founder uses bogus 'change my mind' stunt to promote new TV show (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Port: Bastiat founder uses bogus 'change my mind' stunt to promote new TV show (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Port: Bastiat founder uses bogus 'change my mind' stunt to promote new TV show (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Port: Bastiat founder uses bogus 'change my mind' stunt to promote new TV show (Category: USA, North Dakota)
The Locomotive Operating Engineers Union of Sri Lanka Railways says they have launched a strike from midnight yesterday (06).
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) believes Sri Lanka will soon finalize agreements with external commercial creditors that align with program goals.The post IMF expects Sri Lanka to finalize deals with creditors soon appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Strong expectation that Sri Lanka will reach agreements with external creditors soon - IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF staff concludes visit to Sri Lanka saying debt agreements with creditors critical (Category: Breaking News)
- Swift completion of final agreements with official creditors critical for Sri Lanka  IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF praises Sri Lanka’s economic progress amid challenges (Category: Breaking News)
A group of Sri Lankan train drivers began a strike at midnight on Thursday (June 6).The post Sri Lankan train drivers strike over pay and promotion issues appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka’s Railway Department cancels 20 office trains due to ongoing strike (Category: Breaking News)
- Train strike called off (Category: Breaking News)
- 11 office train services cancelled due to strike (Category: Breaking News)
- Several trains cancelled due to a strike (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister for Rural Economy K. Kader Masthan announced that President Ranil Wickremesinghe has prioritized the development of the war-affected Northern Province and that the necessary financial allocations have been provided to the MPs representing the region to ensure the success of these projects.
In recognition of veteran actor Ravindra Randeniya’s outstanding contributions to Sri Lankan cinema over five decades, the ceremony, “Ravi – Self-Reflection on Half-Century in Cinema” took place Wednesday(05) at the Bandaranaike International Conference Hall in Colombo, presided over by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
- Chelsea Cinema gets back with Trak (Category: South Australia)
- President chief guest at “Ravi – Self-Reflection on Half-Century in Cinema” (Category: Breaking News)
- Stars to light up big screen (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Old dame still flickering (Category: Australia, Queensland)
The Second Reading of the Sri Lanka Electricity Bill was passed in Parliament yesterday with a majority of 44 votes. A total of 103 MPs voted in favour, while 59 voted against.
Ms. Aliki Koutsomitopoulou, Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic (Greece) Aliki Koutsomitopoulou called on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at the Temple Trees Wednesday (June 5).
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