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The National Audit Office has made recommendations to the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) to increase the number of raids on traders selling beyond the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) as well as on importers and wholesalers.
China has said it would continue to support Sri Lanka, as the crisis-hit island nation s prime minister on Saturday wrapped up a visit to Beijing to try to finalise a debt restructuring deal.
Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has appointed a new Senior Vice President, a Treasurer and a National Organizer after Minister Mahinda Amaraweera, State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna and MP Duminda Dissanayake were removed from their respective party positions on Saturday (30).
Minister Mahinda Amaraweera says he, together with State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna and MP Duminda Dissanayake will take legal action against their removal from the posts they held in the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).
Accomplished equestrian Mathilda Karlsson poses while in Sri Lanka. Born in Sri Lanka and raised in Sweden, Mathilda is also a philanthropist advocating for global education and a fashion enthusiast known for her elegant style. Pics by Shakir Jamaldeen and Dahlan Navas
- Students protest after boy dies following Thirukkovil marathon (Category: Breaking News)
- Cricketer Lahiru Thirimanna injured in accident (Category: Breaking News)
- Parents of Sri Lankans migrating to Canada urged to pay more attention (Category: Breaking News)
- Major fire in Colombo building (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has removed Duminda Dissanayake from the party s National Organiser post, Ada Derana reporter said.
30th April 2024 is the International Day to End Corporal Punishment; physical abuse is the most common form of abuse affecting 1.3+ billion children annually around the world. However, neither the Government of Sri Lanka nor the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) seem to recognise the significance of this day despite the fact that Sri […]
- Stop Child Cruelty Trust stands up for Sri Lankan children at UNHRC (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to establish Children’s Council to protect children (Category: Breaking News)
- Children Unite Across the Nation to Appeal to Parliament on Children’s Day (Category: Breaking News)
- UNICEF welcomes long-awaited amendment to CYPO in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
In anticipation of the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year, Galle Face Hotel and The Good Market have announced a ground-breaking collaboration, introducing the “Avurudu Pola” night market. Scheduled to take place on April 7th at the iconic chequerboard, overlooking the Indian ocean at Galle Face Hotel, and kicking off at 4 pm, this event […]
- MLH Avurudu Maha Gedara Kavili Kade 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Union Bank Avurudu Fiesta 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Avurudu awakening (Category: Business)
- Divi Naguma to open 324 Avurudu fairs island-wide (Category: Business)
A woman suspected of murdering an eight-year-old girl in southern Mexico was beaten to death after a mob formed from protests sparked by the killing. Violent protests began after the body of Camila Gómez was found by a road near the city of Taxco on Thursday. Footage on social media showed police watching on as […]
- Princess of Wales in early stages of treatment for cancer (Category: Breaking News)
- China attacks ‘bandit logic’ of House vote on TikTok (Category: Breaking News)
- US call at UN for Gaza truce linked to hostages blocked (Category: Breaking News)
- Teen killed following sword attack in London (Category: Breaking News)
This Ramadan, Harbour Court at The Kingsbury extends a warm invitation to patrons to partake in the spirit of the holy month through its exclusive offering, “Iftar at the Court.” This celebration of tradition, flavour, and togetherness promises an unparalleled dining experience that will engage all senses. From the moment guests step into Harbour Court, […]
- Prime Minister urges Muslims to help create a prosperous Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka creates fund to help children in Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- Cricketer Lahiru Thirimanna injured in accident (Category: Breaking News)
- Muslims invite all Sri Lankans to join them for Iftar at Independence Square (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan authorities must immediately drop their investigations into journalists G.P. Nissanka and Bimal Ruhunage and allow them to report without fear of reprisal, the Committee to Protect Journalists said. On the evening of March 5, officers with the Sri Lanka police service’s Criminal Investigation Department arrested G.P. Nissanka, owner and editor of the news […]
- Concerns raised over smear campaign targeting journalist (Category: Breaking News)
- New details raise questions about whether Sri Lankan President was complicit in the killing of j... (Category: Breaking News)
- Media rights groups concerned over threat to Frederica (Category: Breaking News)
- Eight Sri Lankans trafficked to Myanmar rescued (Category: Breaking News)
The police have arrested ÂLocation Kudu MalliÂ, who is said to be a notorious drug trafficker, along with 6,120 milligrams of drugs.
The Indian Navy on Friday (Mar 29) rescued 23 Pakistani nationals from a hijacked Iranian fishing vessel. The navy launched a 12-hour-long operation against Somali pirates and forced them to surrender even without firing a bullet.
- Sri Lanka New Navy Commander (Category: Breaking News)
- India to train 100 Sri Lankan student Navy officers (Category: Breaking News)
- Military Moves (Category: Business)
- Another boat arrives off WA coast (Category: Western Australia)
The Sangha for Better Sri Lanka (SBSL) and the Global Tamil Forum (GTF) are saddened by the untoward incidents that took place during the Maha Shiva Rathri Event at the Vedukkunari Aathi Sivan Temple in the North of Sri Lanka. On the Maha Shiva Rathri night (March 8, 2024), in an alarming escalation of force, […]
- Accomplished equestrian Mathilda Karlsson (Category: Breaking News)
- New envoys for Pakistan and Thailand in Sri Lanka present their credentials (Category: Breaking News)
- Indonesia and Sri Lanka discuss military training (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan to continue to stand with people of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
In a historic move, the Executive Board of UNESCO adopted a proposal by Sri Lanka a Decision to commemorate the International Day of Vesak at UNESCO. The Sri Lankan Embassy in Paris said that in a historic move, the Executive Board of UNESCO at its 219th Session adopted by acclamation a Decision to commemorate the […]
- Thailand explores opportunities at Hambantota Port (Category: Breaking News)
- Legends trophy to kick off with a clash between Yuvraj and Harbhajan in Kandy (Category: Breaking News)
- US and Sri Lanka discuss agriculture modernization efforts (Category: Breaking News)
- Covid vaccination card not mandatory on arrival in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Hardik Pandya has drawn strong criticism from Mumbai Indians fans and others over a recent incident involving bowling coach Lasith Malinga. Pandya’s tenure as Mumbai Indians captain has gotten off to a poor start, with back-to-back losses added to the growing criticism from fans and experts alike. However, the recent incident with Sri Lankan legend […]
- Malinga hunts for kid who bowls like him (Category: Breaking News)
- Rihanna blasted for doing ‘bare minimum’ at £5million wedding gig for India’s richest family (Category: Breaking News)
- Pandya to lead India in T20Is vs Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Wanindu Hasaranga becomes no.1 T20I all-rounder (Category: Breaking News)
A special security program is being implemented around Catholic churches for Easter Sunday, announced Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa.The post Sri Lanka’s security forces deploy over 10,000 personnel to guard churches on Easter Sunday appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Report of the Presidential Commission on Easter Attacks presented to the Catholic Bishops’ Confe... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka marks 4 years since Easter Sunday Terror Attacks in 2019 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Government to probe Channel 4 revelations on Easter Sunday attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka marks five years since Easter Sunday Attacks, calls for justice persist (Category: Breaking News)
Fisherfolk in Karaikal, India have decided to boycott the upcoming Lok Sabha election if the Union and Puducherry governments do not intervene and seek release of two boat drivers currently in Sri Lankan custody.
Sri Lanka Association of Animal Production says it is possible to supply chicken and eggs without any shortage during the upcoming festive season.
Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first in the second Test against Bangladesh at Chattogram Bangladesh XI: Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mominul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan, Shahadat Hossain, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Khaled Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud Sri Lanka XI: Dimuth Karunaratne, Nishan Madushka, […]
- Bangladesh elect to field first in first T20I (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh look to remedy home record as rivalry with Sri Lanka heats up (Category: Breaking News)
- Wellalage in for Theekshana as Sri Lanka elect to bowl first at Chattogram (Category: Breaking News)
- Kamindu Mendis’ unbeaten 92 drags Sri Lanka to 531 (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his aspirations for Sri Lanka to reclaim its position as the champion of cricket, highlighting the government’s commitment to providing all necessary support to achieve this goal.
A significant ceremony took place yesterday(29), at the Isipathanarama Viharaya, Maharagama under the esteemed patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The occasion marked the handing over of the credentials for the positions of Chief Sangha Nayaka to the Uva-Wellassa & Colombo and the noble “Upadhyaya” to the Ratmalana Vihara sector in Kotte Sri Kalyani Samagri Dharma Maha Sangha Sabha of...
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena had a long discussion with Gong Seng, Mayor of Shanghai, yesterday(29) in Shanghai, China.
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- Sri Lanka President receives warm welcome in Shanghai (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President attends Expo 2010 Shanghai China Summit Forum, holds talks with Chinese and ... (Category: Breaking News)
The Railway Department says that trains plying on the Coastal Line are continuing to experience further delays today (30) and tomorrow (31).
The collapse of a bridge in the US city of Baltimore will result in the largest single marine insurance loss ever, a British insurance marketplace said.
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 30 March 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the morning. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Southern, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-central, Uva and […]
- Showers in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, North-central , Uva and Southern prov... (Category: Breaking News)
- A few showers may occur in Central, North-Central, Eastern, Sabaragamuwa, North-western , South... (Category: Breaking News)
- Fairly heavy showers likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces (Category: Breaking News)
- Showers above 75mm in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eli... (Category: Breaking News)
Heat Index advisory issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre At 4.00 p.m. 29 March 2024, valid for 30 March 2024 The Natural hazards Early Warning Centre has warned that the Heat Index, the temperature felt on the human body is expected to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Western, North-western, […]
- Heat Index at ‘Caution’ level in Western, North-western, Southern provinces and Mannar, Vavuniya... (Category: Breaking News)
- Heat Index at Caution level in Western, Southern, North-western, North-Central, Eastern province... (Category: Breaking News)
- Heat Index a Caution level in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western, North-Central and Southern p... (Category: Breaking News)
- Heat Index at ‘Caution’ level in Western, North-western and North-Central provinces and Mannar, ... (Category: Breaking News)
Showers or thundershowers are expected in parts of the Western, Southern, Sabaragamuwa, North-central, Uva and North-western and Central provinces after 2.00 p.m., the Department of Meteorology says.
By Saman Indrajith Over 10,000 police and security forces personnel had been deployed to provide security to 2,253 churches across the country yesterday for Good Friday, police spokesman, DIG Nihal Thalduwa said. Security will be provided until Easter Sunday. DIG Thalduwa said special security measures had been adopted because several churches were attacked by terrorists […]
- Extra security for churches during festive period (Category: Breaking News)
- High Security in Mulleriyawa (Category: Breaking News)
- Sports Minister’s security strengthened (Category: Breaking News)
- Seven arrested for videoing Victoria Dam using drone camera despite warnings (Category: Breaking News)
Headline inflation for March 2024, measured by the year-on-year (Y-o-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index, has dropped sharply to 0.9 percent in March 2024 from 5.9 percent in February 2024, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says. This deceleration in the headline inflation was broadly in line with the projections of the […]
- Inflation rises to 6.5 pct in January (Category: Breaking News)
- Inflation drops to 5.1 % in February (Category: Breaking News)
- Inflation of 6.9% in February comes down to 6.3 in March (Category: Breaking News)
- CBSL Governor says inflation could rise to 7% this month (Category: Breaking News)
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