By Rathindra Kuruwita Approximately 15 million birds migrate to Sri Lanka from 30 countries every year, Prof. Sampath S. Seneviratne, of the Department of Zoology and Environment Sciences – University of Colombo says. One of the primary entry points for these migratory birds was the Mannar islands, he said, expressing concern over the proposed Adani […]

By Dr Upul Wijayawardhana Humans, for generations, would have been envious of birds as the freedom of the skies was entirely theirs. Born with abilities of terrestrial pursuits, humans soon took to water and mastered the art of transport in water too but attempts at flying like birds were in vain, most ending in disaster! […]

Acknowledging that the independence of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) is an absolutely key pillar under its program, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that it is important to maintain a high degree of transparency to explain how the CBSL s decisions are benchmarked.

The  08th EASA  International Cooperation Forum (ICF) jointly hosted by the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) and the European Union Airline Safety Agency (EASA) themed ‘Joining forces for a safer and greener aviation worldwide’ was held at the Hilton Colombo from  19th to 21st of March 2024. The ICF, which was first held […]

Ruturaj Gaikwad has been unveiled as the new captain of Chennai Super Kings ahead of the opening game of IPL 2024, where defending champions CSK take on the visiting Royal Challengers Bengaluru side at home at the Chepauk. This brings to an end M S Dhoni’s long stint as captain of CSK – from the […]

Chairman of Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd., Athula Galkatiya, remarked that the arrival of foreign tourists has risen owing to President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s economic initiatives and the peaceful environment fostered within the country.The post Bandaranaike International Airport experiences significant increase in passenger traffic appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Bre...

Nearly four years after imposing the national security law in Hong Kong, Beijing is making an attempt to transform Hong Kong to an oppressed society from a free society. The controversial Article 23 by the Hong Kong government is nothing but Beijing’s latest effort to transform Hong Kong from a free society to an oppressed […]

In the sun-kissed paradise of the Maldives, where azure waters meet golden shores, a cloud of uncertainty looms over the political landscape. President Mohamed Muizzu, once hailed as a beacon of hope for the nation’s future, now finds himself navigating treacherous waters, buffeted by the winds of discontent and economic strain. The recent opening session […]

The visiting delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has met with Sri Lankan Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa at the parliament complex on Wednesday (March 20).

Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been suspended for Bangladesh’s two-Test series against Bangladesh, shortly after announcing his decision to return to Test cricket having retired from the format last year. During the third ODI in the recently-concluded series against Bangladesh, Hasaranga was found guilty of breaching article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and […...

Chairman of Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd. Athula Galkatiya reported that from January 1st to March 19th, 2024, the number of air passengers who utilized Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) services amounted to 850,000 (PMD_

In the tangle of global commerce, where life-saving medications are not just commodities but lifelines, the Indian pharmaceutical industry stands tall as the “pharmacy of the world.” However, lurking beneath the surface of this colossal enterprise lays a shadowy network of intrigue and conspiracy, threatening not just the stability of the Indian pharmaceutical sector but […]

One can hear ‘Ni Hao’ and ‘Xie Xie’ very often in the streets of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. While this may appear to be a passing comment made to be taken at face value, the remark actually demonstrates the profound penetration of Chinese influence in Kenya, even reaching ordinary Kenyan citizens, at the level […]

At least 467 people were executed for drug offences in 2023, a new record, according to Harm Reduction International (HRI), an NGO that has been tracking the use of the death penalty for drugs since 2007. “Despite not accounting for the dozens, if not hundreds, of executions believed to have taken place in China, Vietnam, […]

Dispute over govt. taking over lucrative reward fund By Rathindra Kuruwita About 4,000 containers have been stuck at the Colombo Port due to the trade union action by the Customs Officers’ Union, Sanath Manjula, President of the Container Transport Owners Association (CTOA) says.Manjula said yesterday the clearing of containers had been hampered. “Customs officials are […]

Dispute over govt. taking over lucrative reward fund By Rathindra Kuruwita About 4,000 containers have been stuck at the Colombo Port due to the trade union action by the Customs Officers’ Union, Sanath Manjula, President of the Container Transport Owners Association (CTOA) says.Manjula said yesterday the clearing of containers had been hampered. “Customs officials are […]

By Saman Indrajith Opposition and SJB leader Sajith Premadasa told Parliament yesterday that the Excise Commissioner General had become a fund raiser for the government’s forthcoming election campaign. Premadasa said that he had information that the government was planning to issue 200 new licences for liquor outlets and each of them would help rake in […]

Sri Lanka Customs officers have arrested two airline passengers who attempted to smuggle a stock of gold jewellery worth over Rs. 100 million into the country at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake.

Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Mizukoshi Hideaki, met with National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the JVP head office this morning (March 19).The post Japanese Ambassador meets NPP Leader to discuss Economic and Political issues in Sri Lanka appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.