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Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 28 February 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Several spells of showers will occur in Eastern, Uva and North central provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya and Matale districts. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Galle and Matara districts in […]
By Saman Indrajith Opposition parties yesterday said Deshabandu Tennakoon had been appointed IGP in violation of the Constitution. SLPP dissident MP Prof. GL Peiris addressing the media at the Opposition Leader’s Office in Colombo said the Supreme Court had found Tennakoon guilty of torturing people and ordered to pay Rs 500,000 as compensation to the victim. […]
Romanian Ambassador Doamna Arhire has informed Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena that Romania would sign an agreement with Sri Lanka to avoid double taxation to boost the bilateral trade between the two countries. Ambassador Arhire called on Prime Minister Gunawardena at Temple Trees on Monday (26). PM Gunawardena and the Romanian envoy discussed the long-standing bilateral […]
by Dr Upul Wijayawardhana Sri Lanka can claim credit for producing ‘political firsts’; with pride, for electing the first female Prime Minister in the world, Sirimavo Bandaranaike; not so, though it may be unique in history, for electing Ranil Wickremesinghe as President in spite of his failure to retain his parliamentary seat at the last […]
Speaker can be charged for contempt of court: Prof. Peiris By Shamindra Ferdinando Parliamentarian Prof. G. L. Peiris said yesterday that Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena could be charged for contempt of court for disregarding Supreme Court recommendations in respect of the Online Safety Bill (OSB). The former External Affairs Minister said the certification by the […]
Appreciation I cannot write much as I interacted with him only for a short period and did not keep in touch lately, yet I was saddened to read the news of him passing away. This is because during this short period I knew him, he left a lasting impression as someone who really cared for […]
University non-academic staff members will go on a two-day token strike, starting from today, making several demands, including a pay hike. University Trade Union Joint Committee’s Co-Chairman Dhammika Priyantha said that the university non-academic members had written several letters to the higher education authorities explaining their grievances and as there had been no response to […]
A 16-year-old boy with Sri Lankan roots, described by his parents as a “golden boy” took his own life in the UK after being blackmailed over nude photographs, an inquest heard. Dinal De Alwis, 16, was found by a coroner to have killed himself in Sutton, south London, in October 2022. A Metropolitan police investigation […]
UNFPA Sri Lanka eagerly anticipates the visit of UNFPA Asia Pacific Regional Director, Pio Smith, from February 28th to March 1st. This visit reaffirms UNFPA’s dedication to supporting Sri Lankan communities, particularly focusing on women, girls, youth, and communities, ensuring access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and combating gender-based violence (GBV). During [&#...
Several SriLankan Airlines flights scheduled to leave from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake on Tuesday (27th) were disrupted. According to reports, at least 10 flights were either delayed or cancelled. The flights included those operating to India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Bangladesh, the Maldives, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, the UAE and Kuwai. It was also reported […]
Member of Parliament Uddika Premarathne representing the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna, from the Anuradhapura district, resigned from Parliament. He tendered his letter of resignation from his position as a Member of Parliament to the Deputy Secretary General of Parliament Chaminda Kularatne. Accordingly, in accordance with Section 64(1) of the Parliamentary Elections Act No. 1 of […]
The National People’s Power (NPP) has decided to support the no-confidence motion against Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena. NPP member Nalinda Jayatissa said that the Speaker’s actions had eroded public confidence in the judiciary. Opposition political parties had this week signed a no-confidence motion against Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena. Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa said [̷...
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved a proposal made by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to create a “Children of Gaza Fund” in aid of Gaza violence victims. Accordingly, President Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena have instructed all ministries and Government institutions to forego Iftar celebrations and contribute to the fund. Furthermore, public contributions have...
Former Finance Minister Ronnie de Mel has passed away this evening (27) at the age of 98.
By N Sathiya Moorthy If someone thought the IMF was the last resort of nation’s facing an economic crisis, then you are mistaken. Of course, ask the average Sri Lankan, he would tell you how this time as ever before, IMF conditionalities for loan-disbursements end up pushing costs and prices, and pushing down the real […]
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk today offered a vision statement, with “signposts for the years to come” for human rights, as the world navigates an array of challenges. Addressing the opening session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Türk said the statement contained eight messages to guide renewed action for […]
The inaugural edition of the Lanka T10 League will be held from December 12 to December 22, 2024. The tournament, which was initially planned to be held in 2023, will now be held in December this year, which provides us with an ideal window to conduct a successful competition. Lanka T10 League, Sri Lanka’s newest […]
Australian police are investigating an allegation by a paparazzo that he was assaulted by Taylor Swift’s father. Ben McDonald, 51, accused Scott Swift, 71, of striking his face on a Sydney wharf. He did not need medical help. The confrontation happened on Tuesday after Mr Swift and the pop megastar disembarked from a yacht. A […]
More than 10 SriLankan Airlines flights scheduled to leave from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake today (Feb.27) have been delayed while at least 3 were cancelled, the national carrier said.
S. C. Mutukumarana is tipped to fill the vacancy in parliament created after the resignation of MP Uddika Premarathne earlier today (Feb.27).
Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, the Minister of Justice, Prisons Affairs, and Constitutional Reforms, disclosed plans to introduce an amendment concerning the temporary suspension of Parate execution, indicating its imminent presentation to Parliament. This proposed legislative change signifies a proactive approach towards addressing legal matters crucial for the country’s governance and justice system...
The Cabinet has approved the proposal made by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to create a “Children of Gaza Fund” in aid of Gaza violence victims.
Former Finance Minister Ronnie de Mel passed away on Tuesday (Feb.27) at the age of 98, family sources told Ada Derana.
Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, the Minister of Justice, Prisons Affairs and Constitutional Reforms on Tuesday (Feb.27) disclosed plans to introduce an amendment concerning the temporary suspension of Parate execution, indicating its imminent presentation to Parliament.
Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera has given instructions to do away with the Productivity Marketing Division operating under the purview of the Agrarian Development Department with immediate effect.
A police sergeant shot and killed himself using his service firearm within the police post located at the Matara New Court Complex in Kotawila North, Matara, today (February 27).The post Police sergeant shoots himself near Matara New Court Complex in Kotawila appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
The Indian government is working on operationalizing Rupee investments in Sri Lanka in a move to boost Indian investments in its southern neighbor, two people aware of the matter told Mint.The post India to push rupee investments in Sri Lanka appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Cabinet approval has been granted to implement a project funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to provide credit facilities at concessional interest rates to existing micro, small and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) in Sri Lanka for further expansion and recovery of their businesses.
Ministry of Education officials stated that arrangements have been made to launch new educational publications compiled to provide education on sexuality from the pre-childhood development stage to the adult community, on the 7th of March 2024.
The Indian government is working on operationalizing Rupee investments in Sri Lanka in a move to boost Indian investments in its southern neighbour, two people aware of the matter told Mint.