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Some investors in OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, are exploring legal recourse against the company’s board, sources familiar with the matter have told the Reuters news agency, after the directors removed CEO Sam Altman and sparked a potential mass exodus of employees. Sources said investors are working with legal advisers to study their options. It […]
By C. A. Chandraprema The judgement delivered by a divided five-member bench of the Supreme Court with regard to two fundamental rights cases numbered 195/2022 and 212/2022 filed by several individuals including Mahim Mendis, Chandra Jayaratne, Julian Bolling and the NGO Transparency International has stirred up a political storm. The majority judgment was delivered by […]
by Ahilan Kadirgamar Sri Lanka is going through its worst economic crisis since the 1930s, and the stabilisation policies of the Government could drastically change the political economic landscape of the country. Amidst these changes underway, education more broadly and the university system in particular, have come under considerable strain. In this column, I analyse […]
Japan has condemned the hijacking of a Japanese-operated, British-owned cargo ship in the Red Sea by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The Yemeni militia claimed the vessel was Israeli, and a spokesman said the seizure was only the beginning of a “battle at sea”. Israel said the ship was not Israeli and a Japanese government spokesperson said […]
The Special envoy of the Chinese President, state councilor Mrs. Shen Yiqin, and the delegation paid a courtesy call on Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe this morning (November 20) at the Presidential Secretariat.The post Chinese Envoy Shen Yiqin meets Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is to fund the upcoming water supply sector reform program in Sri Lanka and a discussion in this regard took place at the Presidential Secretariat between between a delegation headed by Asian Development Bank’s Country Director for Sri Lanka Takafumi Kadono and Senior Advisor to the President on National Security […]
Leading corporate and marketing communications professionals came together to formally launch the Public Relations Association of Sri Lanka (PRASL), beginning a new chapter in the progression of the practice of Public Relations as an industry in Sri Lanka. The landmark event at Cinnamon Grand, the Hospitality Partner, was graced by the distinguished presence of Atul […]
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe declared war on Sri Lanka Cricket in Parliament today, accusing the cricket board of influencing the International Cricket Council (ICC) to ban Sri Lanka. Premadasa accused the Sri Lanka Cricket board of violating the Sri Lankan constitution. He accused the Sri Lanka Cricket Board of misleading […]
Sri Lanka Government's revenue in the first eight months saw a robust 43.5 percent increase.The post Sri Lanka Government revenue surges by 43.5%, yet expanding budget deficit spurs VAT hike appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Australia won the Cricket World Cup for a record-extending sixth time Sunday, ending India’s dominant run in its home tournament with a six-wicket victory in a low-scoring final on the back of Travis Head’s 137.The post Australia beats India to win Cricket World Cup for sixth time appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today revealed that Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) president Shammi Silva had sent a letter to the International Cricket Council (ICC) alleging that the Sports Ministry had made undue interferences in its activities and claimed that this had paved the way for the ICC ban on Sri Lanka Cricket.The post Sajith Premadasa tables SLC letter to ICC over undue interference appe...
Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Samantha Power told Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe that Joe Biden's administration greatly values its partnership with Sri Lanka.The post Joe Biden administration values partnership with Sri Lanka appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Former US First Lady Rosalynn Carter, the wife of ex-President Jimmy Carter, has died at the age of 96. The Carter Center confirmed in a statement that she died peacefully with her family by her side. On Friday, it was reported that she had entered a hospice care home in the state of Georgia, and […]
Monday 20th November, 2023 The so-called cricket crisis has led to the postponement of the COPE (Committee on Public Enterprises) meetings, with some members of the parliamentary watchdog committee accusing their chairman of partiality to the SLC officials. The executive presidency is generally thought to be the most powerful institution in Sri Lanka. But the […]
South African High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Sandile Edwin Schalk, flayed Israel over war crimes perpetrated during the ongoing offensive against Hamas, launched after the Oct 7 assault carried out by the group. The SA envoy questioned the failure on the part of the UN to intervene unjustifiable Israeli actions. He said so at the […]
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The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Samantha Power has stated that the US President Joe Biden s administration greatly values its partnership with Sri Lanka.
Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Samantha Power and President Ranil Wickremesinghe have a discussion while in the Maldives for the inauguration of new Maldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) led by Shammi Silva today admitted it had complained to the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the interference by Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe, which eventually led by the ban on SLC by the ICC. Issuing a statement today (Sunday), SLC said that it strongly refutes the recent allegations made by the leadership […]
Macksons Tiles Lanka (Macktiles), Sri Lanka’s largest tile manufacturer, is positive about the Sri Lankan economy and believes this is the time to uplift local industries. “We always believed that there is victory in adversity and this is the time we must show our commitment by doing our part to build the economy,” says Milfer […]
The Biden administration greatly values its partnership with Sri Lanka, Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Samantha Power told President Ranil Wickremesinghe. She expressed these views at a meeting with the Sri Lankan President in the Maldives, Power said in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter). Power said she […]
Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe claims that Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) forced the International Cricket Council (ICC) to suspend Sri Lanka from international cricket.
Bangladeshi cricket icon Shakib Al Hasan has made a formal foray into politics, expressing his intent to participate in the upcoming general election on January 7. Seeking a nomination from the ruling Bangladesh Awami League, Shakib obtained nomination forms on Saturday to vie for positions in three constituencies, according to Bahauddin Nasim, the Awami League […]
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) states that it strongly refutes the recent allegations made by the leadership of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) in parliament regarding the communication between the SLC and the International Cricket Council (ICC).
In a virtual address during the Leader’s Session of the Second Voice of Global South Summit, President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the invitation, acknowledging India’s pivotal role in organizing the event. The summit was inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi and attended by distinguished leaders from various developing countries. During […]
A Chinese delegation including State Councilor Shen Yiqin arrived in Sri Lanka on an official visit on Saturday (November 18).The post Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin arrives in Sri Lanka appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
By Zanita Careem Growing up, she used to be a nerdy and camera sky kid. Today she is Miss Sri Lanka for Miss Earth 2024 and will represent Sri Lanka at the pageant in Vietnam. Viyana Pietersz shares with the ‘Sunday Island’ on what it would mean to win the title and the cause close […]
By Uditha Devapriya Conversations lay down the foundation for consensus, they provoke discussion and enable debate. One Text Initiative’s (OTI) session on strengthening parliamentary fiscal sovereignty through the Committee System, held last Thursday, October 16, at Water’s Edge, opened such a debate and discussion. While it’s still hard to think of consensus over matters like […]
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Sri Lanka expects to receive the second installment of the loan provided under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in December, 2023.The post Sri Lanka expects second tranche of IMF loan in December appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.