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President Ranil Wickremesinghe remarked during today’s parliamentary budget debate that the state of cricket in Sri Lanka has declined due to internal conflicts within the cricketing community.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva has hinted that he will not be contesting for the top position of the Sri Lanka s cricket governing body again.
The natural hazards early warning center has warned that thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning is likely to occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara district. The advisory issued at 12.30 p.m. on 22 November 2023 is valid until 11.00 p.m. 22 November 2023. The Department […]
- No Sydney-style shooting (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Advisory for Severe Lightning (Category: Breaking News)
- Video: Political revenge was not my style - Mahinda (Category: Video)
- Advisory for Severe Lightning issued to Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central, North-western,... (Category: Breaking News)
Chamari Athapaththu, who has been in the middle of a sensational run of form, has been signed up by Northern Brave for the 2023-24 women’s Super Smash competition, with the team calling it “a huge coup”. Sri Lanka stalwart Athapaththu is playing in the WBBL for Sydney Thunder, and is currently the second highest run […]
- Warriorz name Athapaththu as Bell’s replacement for WPL 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka captain quashes retirement speculation (Category: Breaking News)
- Athapaththu slams 80-ball 140 as Sri Lanka ease past New Zealand and seal ODI series (Category: Breaking News)
- Chamari Athapaththu tops ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings (Category: Breaking News)
The 2024 Advanced Level Examination will not be postponed, the Ministry of Education says.
President of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Shammi Silva has revealed more details on the suspension imposed against SLC by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Train services on the up-country line have been disrupted owing to an earth slip on the tracks between Ohiya and Idalgashinna railway stations, the Sri Lanka Railways said.
The case filed pertaining to the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Interim Committee is due to be taken up for further consideration before the Court of Appeal on 23 November.
The government of Japan has provided grant assistance amounting to LKR 770 million to support Sri Lanka s fisheries sector and the field of meteorology.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe says Sri Lankan cricket crisis should be resolved by bringing in relevant laws to select the most suitable persons for the administration of the sport.
Switzerland has raised concerns over the death of a youth in Sri Lankan Police custody. Ambassador Siri Walt posted a message on X saying Switzerland is deeply concerned about the death of the youth. She also said that any case of alleged custodial mistreatment should be impartially investigated by the Sri Lankan authorities. “Switzerland is […]
- New envoys to Sri Lanka from EU, Iran, Switzerland present credentials (Category: Breaking News)
- Three diplomats visit Sri Lanka’s North to discuss reconciliation (Category: Breaking News)
- UN to help enhance skills of inmates in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- MP briefs Australian Parliament on HFC Bamba and Dilmah founder (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe is to study three letters sent by the Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) to the International Cricket Council (ICC) which led to the ICC suspending Sri Lanka. Responding to a statement made in Parliament today by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, the President said that he will study the three letters and requested […]
- Sajith and Sports Minister declare war on Sri Lanka Cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- SLC admits it complained to ICC leading to ban (Category: Breaking News)
- President orders Police protection for Israelis in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt restructuring to be completed before polls (Category: Breaking News)
A former Sri Lanka Army sniper has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), over his suspected involvement in the plot to help notorious underworld figure Harak Kata to escape from the custody of the CID.
Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena has suspended State Minister Sanath Nishantha from Parliament for a period of two weeks owing to his unruly behaviour in Parliament yesterday (Tuesday). The Speaker condemned the actions of some MPs in Parliament yesterday and decided to suspend State Minister Sanath Nishantha from Parliament for a period of two weeks with […]
- Urgent probe sought on Sanath Nishantha’s death (Category: Breaking News)
- Sanath Nishantha and Moratuwa Mayor granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
- Summons issued on State Minister Sanath Nishantha (Category: Breaking News)
- Petitions accusing Nishantha of contempt of court to be considered (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister Sanath Nishantha was suspended from Parliament sessions for two weeks from today (November 22) over the unruly behaviour in Parliament yesterday (November 21).The post Sanath Nishantha suspended from parliament for two weeks appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sanath Nishantha suspended from parliament for 2 weeks (Category: Breaking News)
- State Minister Sanath Nishantha suspended from Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- EC informed of MP seat left vacant after Sanath Nishantha s death (Category: Breaking News)
- Sanath Nishantha writes to Speaker, apologises for unruly behavior in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
The agreement reached between Sri Lanka and the Export-Import Bank of China (Exim Bank) is a positive step forward in the island nation s debt restructuring process, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says.
The debate on the Committee Stage or the Third Reading of the 2024 Appropriation Bill kicked off today (Nov 22) in parliament and will be held for 19 days until December 13, excluding Sundays.
Sri Lanka’s All-Island Expressway Workers’ Union has initiated a 24-hour token strike this morning (November 22).The post Expressway employees in Sri Lanka on token strike today (22) appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Over 11,000 expressway employees on token strike today (Category: Breaking News)
- Ceylon Teachers Service Union to strike over salary disparities (Category: Breaking News)
- SL Medical Council launch token strike (Category: Breaking News)
- Railway trade unions in Sri Lanka announce 24-hour token strike over salary cuts (Category: Breaking News)
Rs. 10 billion allocated for potential future elections in Sri Lanka, State Minister for Plantations, Enterprise Reforms and Finance, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya announced.The post Sri Lanka allocated Rs. 10 billion for potential future elections appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- We have Rs.10 Billion to conduct elections in 2023 – Election Commission (Category: Breaking News)
- A budget of Rs. 10 billion has been allocated for the election – State Minister Ranjith Siyambal... (Category: Breaking News)
- Funds for PC and LG polls to be allocated from 2025 Budget? (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Budget Speech 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has entered into an agreement with Israel to send workers to be employed in the latter’s agricultural sector, Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Bandula Gunawardana said.The post Sri Lanka signs agreement to send workers to Israel appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka agrees to send 10,000 farm workers to Israel (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel targets Sri Lankan workers to replace deported Palestinians (Category: Breaking News)
- Jobs for Sri Lankans in Israel (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh pledges support for Sri Lanka’s Agricultural Modernization Program (Category: Breaking News)
The European Union (EU) has raised fears of a risk of repressive action by the Sri Lankan Government, as seen in the disproportionate use of force against civil protestors. In this challenging context, the EU says it is paramount that the State shows restraint and continues to guarantee freedom of association, freedom of expression and […]
- EU warns Sri Lanka on GSP+ (Category: Breaking News)
- SL's human rights record wreaks havoc to country's detriment (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka: GSP+ setback triggers ambitious garment export pronouncements (Category: Breaking News)
- EU still hopeful on GSP (Category: Breaking News)
By Rathindra Kuruwita Hospitals like the Colombo National Hospital had the facilities to conduct complex medical procedures like neurosurgery, and Sri Lanka must seriously consider airlifting patients who suffer serious accidents in rural areas to those hospitals, Dr. Kirthi Abayajeewa, consultant surgeon at the Colombo National Hospital said. “We can’t establish such hospitals in each...
- Two injured in fiery head-on crash near Kindred (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Two injured in fiery head-on crash near Kindred (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Drivers hurt in fiery head-on crash near Kindred identified (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Drivers hurt in fiery head-on crash near Kindred identified (Category: USA, North Dakota)
Sri Lanka was expected to secure over Rs. 3 trillion (9.14 billion U.S. dollars) in tax revenue in 2023 for the first time in its history, Director of the Economic Development Stabilization Unit at the Presidential Secretariat, W. M. G. Kumaratunge said addressing the media on Monday. Kumaratunge said the government had collected Rs 2,394 […]
- Customs revenue exceeds Rs. 109 billion in October (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Tax revenue surpasses Rs. 3 trillion (Category: Breaking News)
- Siyambalapitiya boasts of recording primary surplus Rs 53 bn up to May (Category: Breaking News)
- Rs. 316 bn tax revenue collected in first quarter of 2023 - IRD (Category: Breaking News)
The Main Air Traffic Control Tower and the radar Operations Centre at Bandaranaike International Airport had initiated operations utilizing full digital technology and those improvements were part of the ongoing modernisation programme to enhance Air Traffic Control operations at the airport, Ports, Shipping and Aviation Ministry said yesterday (21). The inauguration of this latest Digital […...
- What to do with Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport? (Category: Breaking News)
- FAA to study uses of unmanned aircraft (Category: USA, Washington)
- Lot Polish Airlines commences charter flights to BIA (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka jet fuel prices highest among major Asian airports: IATA (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe met visiting Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin, on Monday, with both sides pledging to deepen cooperation and friendship between the two countries. Wickremesinghe thanked China for its long-term valuable support and assistance to Sri Lanka, saying that Sri Lanka firmly supports the joint Belt and Road cooperation, and encourages Chinese enterprises to […]
- China-Sri Lanka Trade- MOU signed to align export standards (Category: Breaking News)
- China pledges to help Sri Lanka overcome debt challenges (Category: Breaking News)
- âWindow to Chinaâ launched (Category: Breaking News)
- China and Lanka to ink 16 agreements (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando Top SJB spokesman Dr. Harsha de Silva on Monday (20) dismissed Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe’s claim that well over USD 56.5 bn had been parked overseas by some exporters. Dr. de Silva also contradicted claims made by rebel SLPP MPs Vasudeva Nanayakkara, Wimal Weerawansa and Gevindu Cumaratunga on the matter. The […]
- USD 56.5 bn parked overseas: Govt. must deal with errant exporters firmly – Justice Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Response to economic revival plan pathetic: Harsha disappointed (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB warns against counting foreign loans as part of forex reserves (Category: Breaking News)
- All praise for Lanka’s saviours! (Category: Breaking News)
The passing out parade of the No. 9 Contingent of Aviation Unit under the United Nations Multidimensional Peacekeeping Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) was held on Monday (20) at SLAF Base Katunayake. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa took the salute of the parade which was commanded by Wing […]
President addressed the Sri Lanka Green Hydrogen Symposium 2023. Sri Lanka National Hydrogen Road Map presented to the President.
A meeting between a delegation led by State Councilor of China Hon. Shen Yiqin and Speaker Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena was held at the Parliament Nov- (20).Cabinet Ministers, State Ministers, Members of Parliament, Secretary General of Parliament Ms. Kushani Rohanadeera, Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary General of Parliament Mr. Chaminda Kularatne, and Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Mr. Qi Z...
- Conflict of interest bill to tighten MPs standards (Category: Australia, Victoria)
- Parliament sessions end early (Category: Breaking News)
- Tassie sees the greener light (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Sri Lanka goes to the polls (Category: Breaking News)
“The Sri Lanka National Hydrogen Road Map” was presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe by the Minister of Power & Energy Kanchana Wijesekara today (21). This roadmap is a collaborative effort between the Petroleum Development Authority of Sri Lanka (PDASL) and Greenstat Hydrogen India, with the invaluable support of the United States Agency for International Development […]
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