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At least 10 people have died and 33 injured after suspected militants fired on a bus carrying Hindu pilgrims in the Indian federal territory of Jammu and Kashmir, police officials said. The driver lost control, causing the bus to plunge into a gorge in Reasi district of Jammu, they added. While rescue operations have concluded, […]
- Four dead and 16 injured in Majorca building collapse (Category: Breaking News)
- Heat kills at least 15 in India as temperatures near 50C (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s Modi claims victory as he heads for reduced majority (Category: Breaking News)
- Europe’s night of election drama capped by Macron bombshell (Category: Breaking News)
Red Bull’s triple world champion Max Verstappen has completed a Canadian Grand Prix hat-trick of victories on a wet, wild and tricky race at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Verstappen, who started on the front row alongside Mercedes pole sitter George Russell on Sunday, stayed clear of trouble on a day of changing conditions, snatching the […]
- Max Verstappen fastest on first day of testing (Category: Breaking News)
- Max Verstappen beats Fernando Alonso to pole in Montreal (Category: Breaking News)
- Verstappen wins from ninth on grid to extend championship lead (Category: Breaking News)
- Max Verstappen sets chilling tone for season (Category: Breaking News)
An individual suspected of shooting and killing the underworld figure Saman Rohitha Perera alias Pas Podda , who was allegedly involved in several organized crimes in Gampaha, has been apprehended this morning (June 10) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake.
The Sri Lanka Railway Locomotive Operating Engineers Union has decided to call off their strike action.
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe extended warm congratulations to Narendra Modi, who was sworn in for a third consecutive term as Prime Minister of India.The post Sri Lankan President attends Narendra Modi’s third-term swearing-in appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lankan President attends Narendra Modi’s third term swearing-in as Indian Prime Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil among leaders attending Modi s swearing-in ceremony on Sunday (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil in New Delhi for Modi’s swearing-in (Category: Breaking News)
- President confirms participation in Modi’s swearing-in (Category: Breaking News)
India noted the steady progress in its relations with Sri Lanka during talks between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar. Jaishankar had talks with Wickremesinghe who was in New Delhi for the swearing-in ceremony of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “Appreciate President Ranil Wickremesinghe of Sri Lanka for receiving me […]
- Elon Musk thanks Ranil for greenlight to launch Starlink (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil in New Delhi for Modi’s swearing-in (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign Minister of Maldives Moosa Zameer to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- President confirms participation in Modi’s swearing-in (Category: Breaking News)
The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) has accused Minister Jeevan Thondaman of blatant and reckless disregard for the law. Issuing a statement, the Planters’ Association of Ceylon strongly condemned the recent “illegal and unacceptable behavior” exhibited by Minister Jeevan Thondaman at Pedro Estate, Nuwara Eliya. ”His blatant and reckless disregard for the law, al...
- CWC declares war on plantation companies over wage issue (Category: Breaking News)
- CWC ready to accept Cabinet portfolio (Category: Breaking News)
- Thondaman regrets discrimination faced by LGBTQ community (Category: Breaking News)
- Thondaman launches scathing attack on plantation companies (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe extended his warm congratulations to H.E. Narendra Modi, who was sworn in for a third consecutive term as Prime Minister of India. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining strong Indo-Sri Lankan relations.
The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung met the Sri Lankan diaspora in Staten Island and discussed various issues. In a series of posts on X, the Ambassador said that she appreciated meeting with the Tamil community on Staten Island to hear their views on accountability, justice, and reconciliation. It was a valuable exchange […]
- Another 21 Indian fishermen arrested in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil in New Delhi for Modi’s swearing-in (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan appointed to UN Secretary General’s Scientific Advisory Board (Category: Breaking News)
- Elon Musk thanks Ranil for greenlight to launch Starlink (Category: Breaking News)
At least 10 people have died and 33 injured after suspected militants fired on a bus carrying Hindu pilgrims in the Indian federal territory of Jammu and Kashmir, police officials said. The driver lost control, causing the bus to plunge into a gorge in Reasi district of Jammu, they added. While rescue operations have concluded, […]
- Implement SC order on accessibility! (Category: Business)
- Duminda Silva to be arrested after SC suspends pardon (Category: Breaking News)
- Court stops President from nominating judges to SC (Category: Breaking News)
- SC allows proceedings against GR, MR to proceed (Category: Breaking News)
Leading global hospitality brand DoubleTree by Hilton, renowned for its warm and caring service, announces the launch of ‘Share a Feel Good Moment Month’ in celebration of its 100th hotel opening in Asia Pacific. This initiative marks one of its largest communications activations in the region for the brand, driving a coordinated celebration across more […]
- First DoubleTree by Hilton Resort opens in Weerawila (Category: Breaking News)
- First DoubleTree by Hilton Resort opens in Weerawila (Category: Breaking News)
- First DoubleTree by Hilton Resort opens in Weerawila (Category: Breaking News)
- First DoubleTree by Hilton Resort opens in Weerawila (Category: Breaking News)
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday sought Sri Lankan investments in Bangladesh’s tourism sector for the mutual benefit of the two friendly countries. She made the appeal at a courtesy meeting with President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe in New Delhi. “A discussion on how Sri Lankan investment can come to Bangladesh in its […]
- Sri Lanka congratulates Bangladesh PM on polls win (Category: Breaking News)
- President confirms participation in Modi’s swearing-in (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh considering sending potatoes to Sri Lanka during the crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan delegation in Bangladesh to study public procurement (Category: Breaking News)
The Additional General Manager (Administration) of the Department of Railways Mrs. Kusalani de Silva states that the ongoing strike by railway locomotive engineers is intended solely to inconvenience the government, the Railways Department and the general public, despite all possible solutions having been provided to address their issues.
Sri Lanka has been elected by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) at the elections held in New York, on June 7, for a three-year term commencing on January 1, 2025.
- Education Department robbed (Category: Breaking News)
- Bodies of a couple found in hotel room (Category: Breaking News)
- New Supreme Court Judge sworn in (Category: Breaking News)
- Police probe death of Swiss national (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has met with the Minister of External Affairs of India Dr. S. Jaishankar in New Delhi, a short while ago, during his visit to India.
- India should treat us like its little sister, not be Big Brother (Category: Breaking News)
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The Gampaha Magistrate s Court has ordered for the notorious drug trafficker and organized criminal infamously known as ÂGanemulla SanjeewaÂ, who is currently under detention orders, to be moved to the Boossa Prison.
Retired Senior DIG Ravi Seneviratne and former Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Shani Abeysekara joined the Retired Police Collective of the National People's Power (NPP) at its inaugural meeting on Sunday (June 9), at the National Youth Council in Maharagama.The post Sri Lanka’s former top Police officials join NPP amidst threats and political pressure appeared first ...
- Retired top Police investigators extend support to NPP (Category: Breaking News)
- Shani Abeysekera to get Police protection (Category: Breaking News)
- Senior Police Officer Victimized For Fault Of Being Too Good! (Category: Breaking News)
- Senior Police Officer Victimized For Fault Of Being Too Good! (Category: Breaking News)
The Railway Department announced that 20 office trains were canceled this morning (June 10) due to the ongoing strike by the Sri Lanka Railway Locomotive Operating Engineers’ Union.The post Sri Lanka’s Railway Department cancels 20 office trains due to ongoing strike appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- 20 office trains cancelled as railway strike continues (Category: Breaking News)
- Several trains cancelled due to a strike (Category: Breaking News)
- Train services remain disrupted as railway strike continues (Category: Breaking News)
- Five office trains cancelled as station masters go on strike (Category: Breaking News)
Israeli minister Benny Gantz announced his resignation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu s emergency government on Sunday, withdrawing the only centrist power in the embattled leader s far-right coalition amid a months-long war in Gaza.
Gunmen ambushed a bus carrying Hindu pilgrims in Indian-administered Kashmir, which then tumbled into a ravine killing at least nine people, police said Sunday.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has held a discussion with the Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi, India.
Wadduwa Police says that the body of an unidentified person who is suspected to have been murdered has been discovered on the Pohaddaramulla Beach in Wadduwa.
Despite a Dip in Seat Count, BJP Retains Power; Congress Resurgence and Regional Gains Signal Political Evolution The 2024 Lok Sabha election results have brought significant surprises, showcasing a dramatic shift in the Indian political landscape. Despite securing a third term for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by the […]
- Middle East on Edge, India’s Vote Marathon, and Lanka’s Long Election Eve (Category: Breaking News)
- Timetable set for India’s national election, deadlock elections loom in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran-Israeli Tit For Tat, India’s Vote Marathon & Lanka’s Long Election Eve (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s Election Timetable & Sri Lanka’s Deadlock Elections (Category: Breaking News)
In the midst of tension in the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea, Japan, China and South Korea held a trilateral summit in Seoul on May 27, the first since July 2019. The summit was attended by Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Japanese Premier Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol. For the sake […]
- Japan-South Korea Summit: Countering China’s aggression and North Korea’s nuke threats (Category: Breaking News)
- North-South links firming in face of Chinese challenge (Category: Breaking News)
- In bid to counter China, US ramps up effort to boost military ties in Asia (Category: Breaking News)
- Ignoring China’s Ultimatum, Philippines To Hold Drills With Australia, Japan & US In Disputed So... (Category: Breaking News)
The world faces threats of huge economic losses in case China attacks Taiwan. There is a high possibility of major powers drawing into the conflict, which would disrupt global trade and cost the world its 10 percent of GDP. The Taiwan Strait is crucial for global cargo transport as over 50 percent of cargo ships […]
- China’s PLA may have “complete capability” to attack Taiwan by 2025: Defence Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- China Working for Resumption of Dialogue with US (Category: Breaking News)
- China avoids imposing harsh sanctions against Taiwan as both economies are interdependent (Category: Breaking News)
- US sees China plotting military ‘provocations’ (Category: Breaking News)
The owner of a hardware store on Hungama-Tissa Road in Ranna has reportedly died due to gunshot wounds.
A two-month-old baby has reportedly died after part of a wall in the living room of a house collapsed in Sinnakulam, Omanthai.
Exit polls had begun to roll in at the end of European elections across the EU’s 27 countries, when President Emmanuel Macron delivered his bombshell moment in a televised address to a stunned French population. “I’ve decided to hand you back the choice of our parliamentary future with a vote. I am therefore dissolving the […]
- Ten pilgrims killed in bus attack in India’s Jammu (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s Modi claims victory as he heads for reduced majority (Category: Breaking News)
- Four dead and 16 injured in Majorca building collapse (Category: Breaking News)
- Narendra Modi sworn in for third term after narrow win (Category: Breaking News)
South Africa have a great opportunity to consolidate their position at the top of Group D when they take on Bangladesh in New York in the T20 World Cup 2024. Many factors favour South Africa. They have never lost to Bangladesh in T20Is. They are familiar with the New York venue, having played both their […]
- Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen lead South Africa’s demolition of Bangladesh (Category: Breaking News)
- Rain washes out chase after Mushfiqur fifty helps Bangladesh to 246 (Category: Breaking News)
- South Africa seek ruthless edge at home (Category: Breaking News)
- England, South Africa to face off in Women’s T20 World Cup opener, final on October 20 (Category: Breaking News)
President Emmanuel Macron dissolved the lower house of France s parliament in a surprise announcement sending voters back to the polls in the coming weeks to choose lawmakers, after his party was handed a humbling defeat by the far-right in the European elections Sunday.
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