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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 […]
- Suryakumar and Arshdeep the architects of hard-fought India win (Category: Breaking News)
- 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)
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).
Showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces and Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, the Department of Meteorology says.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says there is a strong expectation that Sri Lanka will soon reach agreements with external commercial creditors consistent with program parameters.
Sri Lankans will need to pay between US$ 400 – US$ 600 to obtain a Starlink internet connection, once its services are launched in the country. Director General of the Sri Lanka Telecommunications Regulatory Commission, Madusanka Dissanayake, said that the initial setup or the registration cost for the service ranges from between US$ 400 and […]
- Elon Musk thanks Ranil for greenlight to launch Starlink (Category: Breaking News)
- TRCSL approves Starlink for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Preliminary work to bring Starlink to Sri Lanka completed (Category: Breaking News)
- Elon Musk’s Starlink internet available for pre-order in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Electricity Bill was passed in Parliament, with amendments. The Bill seeks to provide for the establishment of the National Electricity Advisory Council and make the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) the regulator for the electricity industry in terms of the proposed legislation. Further, it seeks to provide legislative measures applicable […]
- Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill passed by Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Election Commission informed on vacant seat in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Second Reading of the 2024 budget passed in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliament to convene on 17th May as decided earlier (Category: Breaking News)
Two persons, both residents of Mulliyan, Jaffna have been arrested off Ampan, Nagerkovil on Wednesday (05) while attempting to smuggle in Kerala cannabis with a street value of Rs 28 mn. A senior Navy official said that along with the two suspects aged 34 band 40, naval patrol took into custody a dinghy loaded with […]
Regardless of MR’s call to suspend divestiture drive: By Saman Indrajith The government parliamentary group yesterday voted for the Electricity Amendment Bill in spite of SLPP leader Mahinda Rajapaksa’s opposition to the ongoing privatisation and restructuring programmes. The Bill was passed in Parliament yesterday with amendments. As no division was called at the end of […]
- Parliament passes VAT (Amendment) Bill (Category: Breaking News)
- House not provided with relevant amendments to Electricity Amendment Bill to be taken up today (Category: Breaking News)
- Anti-Corruption Bill passed without division (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. all out to steamroller OSB through Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
By Saman Indrajith Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara told Parliament yesterday that there would be a power tariff reduction from July 1. The Minister moving the Electricity Amendment Bill for the second reading debate said that the CEB would submit its proposal for electricity tariff revision to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka […]
- Sri Lankan minister blames opposition members for losing EU's GSP Plus facility (Category: Breaking News)
- Electricity tariff could possibly reduce in December - Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Another electricity tariff revision in January? (Category: Breaking News)
- No power interruptions from today (16) – Electricity tariffs up by 66% (Category: Breaking News)
Prez opens campaign office: Dissident SLPP MP Nimal Lanza attended yesterday’s opening of President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s political operations centre at Sir Ernest de Silva Mawatha. SLFP Chairman Nimal Siripala de Silva, too, attended the event amidst the ongoing battle between two factions for the control of the party. MEP leader and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena […]
- Speaker asks MPs not to make derogatory statements about parliamentary staff (Category: Breaking News)
- Kachchativu feast restricted to 8,000 devotees this year (Category: Breaking News)
- Dawson Bungalow (Category: Breaking News)
- CBK: Ranil fears electoral defeat (Category: Breaking News)
Granting Presidential pardon to convicted murderer of Swedish-Lankan girl By Shamindra Ferdinando The Supreme Court has directed Attorney General Sanjay Rajaratnam, PC, to take tangible measures to secure the custody of convicted killer Don Shramantha Jude Anthony Jayamaha, who was granted a presidential pardon on Nov 09, 2019 by the then President Maithripala Sirisena during […]
- SC invalidates Maithripala s presidential pardon to Royal Park murder convict (Category: Breaking News)
- Granting presidential pardon to Royal Park murder convict constitutional- Maithripala tells SC (Category: Breaking News)
- Royal Park murder convict barred from leaving country (Category: Breaking News)
- Royal Park murder- SC grants leave to proceed with FR against presidential pardon (Category: Breaking News)
Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena yesterday announced that the Supreme Court had informed him that several more petitions had been filed before the court against the Economic Transformation Bill and Public Financial Management Bill. He said that by yesterday morning there were two petitions against the Public Financial Management Bill and 17 petitions against the Economic […]
- 2 petitions against proposed LG draft bill (Category: Breaking News)
- SC concludes hearing petitions against Sri Lanka Electricity Bill (Category: Breaking News)
- Supreme Court to deliver verdict on Central Bank (Amendment) Bill (Category: Breaking News)
- SC concludes hearing petitions against Telecom Amendment Bill (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka-Singapore Free Trade Agreement By Gomi Senadhira senadhiragomi@gmail.com “You might tell fairy tales, but the progress of a country cannot be achieved through such narratives. A country cannot be developed by making false promises. The country moved backward because of the electoral promises made by political parties throughout time. We have witnessed that the […]
- Are we out of touch with reality? (Category: Breaking News)
- Five Years on with garbage, myths and lies (Category: Breaking News)
- FTA with Thailand: Need for SL to diversify trade portfolio stressed (Category: Breaking News)
- China shows flexibility on Sri Lanka FTA after temporary halt: Chief Negotiator (Category: Breaking News)
Friday 7th June, 2024 The SLPP-UNP government is going hell for leather to make bad laws as if there were no tomorrow. It is abusing its parliamentary majority, which has been retained with the help of some crossovers, for that purpose. The Opposition, the media and trade unions are up in arms, and understandably so. […]
- Sajith says govt lying about there being no money to hold polls after having printed Rs 278 bn i... (Category: Breaking News)
- Chief Govt. Whip insists only Presidential poll will be held this year (Category: Breaking News)
- 22nd Amendment and Budget Amendment Bill to be tabled in Parliament next week (Category: Breaking News)
- No-confidence motion to be moved next week (Category: Breaking News)
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