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Sri Lanka updated the UK on the debt restructuring process and thanked UK for its support and cooperation extended towards Sri Lanka as a member of the Paris Club in accelerating the process. Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry concluded his official visit to the United Kingdom on the invitation of the prestigious Cambridge Union […]
- Sri Lanka condoles with Iran over Kerman terror attack (Category: Breaking News)
- Rescued Sri Lankans from Myanmar to be repatriated to Sri Lanka via Bangkok (Category: Breaking News)
- UNDP and Sri Lanka discuss impact of regressive tax policies (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran’s Foreign Minister to undertake official visit to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe wants Government institutions removed from the Galle Fort. The President has decided to establish a special commission to expedite the development of Galle. The President visited Galle City and the Galle Fort area and inspected ongoing development activities. He expressed concern about the slow progress in relocating government institutions and offices from […]
- President holds talks with tourists in Galle and Unawatuna (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka insists rice from WFP suitable for human consumption (Category: Breaking News)
- Four paratroopers injured during Independence Day rehearsals (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet gives nod to establish investment zones in North (Category: Breaking News)
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- Electricity, Costs, Options Needs & Priorities (Category: Breaking News)
- Tailoring Our Needs To Match International Legal Requirements (Category: Breaking News)
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By Hiran H.Senewiratne Sri Lanka’s inflation could rise to 7 percent in January 2024 due to the VAT increase, the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe warned. Speaking at a special press briefing held yesterday, Dr. Weerasinghe explained that an increase in inflation is likely due to the increase […]
- CB reduces interest rates by 100 basis points to tackle inflation and ease borrowing costs (Category: Breaking News)
- Price controls to be removed from rupee lending rates from April 1 – CBSL Governor (Category: Breaking News)
- Policy interest rates reduced to enable economy to reach its true potential – CBSL Governor (Category: Breaking News)
- CB reduces interest rates (Category: Breaking News)
Ayodhya, the sacred city, is gaining wide attraction globally, as the travel booking platforms are witnessing a remarkable increase in searches, with notable spikes recorded not only from India but also from international travellers, particularly from the US and Gulf countries. A remarkable spike in travel enthusiasm, especially towards Ayodhya is witnessed as the city […]
- Sri Lanka developing Ramayana Trail to boost tourism from India  Tourism Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- AMET Cruises to launch Kochi services to Maldives, Lakshadweep (Category: Business)
- Solid growth in tourism for Dubai (Category: Business)
- Holy water from India to Sri Lanka for consecration ceremony (Category: Breaking News)
The Presidential Secretariat, the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, together with the sponsors, are happy to announce the launch of Galle Concerto 2024 – the Southern Festivals, and its Handbook, in the week beginning 12th January to the end of March 2024. The festivals, set against the backdrop […]
- Galle Literary Festival to return in 2024 with star-studded line-up (Category: Breaking News)
- Gourmet Galle: A culinary extravaganza on the south coast of Sri Lanka! (Category: Breaking News)
- Sail Lanka anchors sponsorship for the Galle Literary Festival 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Globetrotting chefs at Gourmet Galle (Category: Breaking News)
The Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute (LKI) hosted a panel discussion ‘Sri Lanka as a Destination: From Antiquity to Modernity’ as part of its outreach activities to promote ‘Cultural Diplomacy’ in Koggala on Saturday (13 January 2024). Held with the Indian Ocean as the backdrop at the Long Beach Hotel, Koggala, this interactive discussion was organized as […]
- Dinara, Methwan, Achinthya to fight for final spots today (Category: Breaking News)
- 2024: An election year and global trends (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign policy quagmire (Category: Breaking News)
- Budget, Taxation Turmoil and Policy Blunders – Part II (Category: Breaking News)
At a discussion at the World Economic Forum (WEF) stakeholder dialogue titled ‘Pulling back from the brink,’ held in Kurpark Village, Aspen, President Ranil Wickremesinghe outlined short-term strategies aimed at revitalizing Sri Lanka’s economy. Emphasizing tourism promotion, agricultural modernization and a focus on renewable energy, the President expressed the country’s eagerness to attract new ...
- Huge Landslide victory to UPFA with over 55 percent of the votes cast (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil Wickremesinghe submits draft of ‘Defence Review – 2030’ to the Cabinet (Category: Breaking News)
- President to attend 10th World Water Forum high-level meeting in Indonesia (Category: Breaking News)
- Full Text of State Dept. briefing on President Mahinda Rajapaksa's visit to US (Category: Breaking News)
Over 100,000 tourists have arrived in Sri Lanka in the first 15 days of 2024, according to the latest statistics released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The SLTDA weekly report on tourist arrivals, released on Tuesday (16), shows that 101,362 international visitors have arrived in the above period, and this is a […]
- Sri Lanka recorded over 47,000 tourist arrivals so far this year (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourist arrivals top 1.4 mn by third week of December (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka surpass 1.4 mln this year (Category: Breaking News)
- 74,664 tourists arrive in Sri Lanka in first two weeks of Nov. (Category: Breaking News)
Brunei’s Prince Abdul Mateen, lauded online for his good looks and military service, has married his commoner fiancée in a 10-day royal wedding. The internet-famous prince revealed his relationship and engagement to Yang Mulia Anisha Rosnah in December. The announcement surprised many fans of the man once dubbed one of Asia’s most eligible bachelors. The […]
- Gunmen storm Ecuador television studio live on air (Category: Breaking News)
- Rohit Sharma: The Indian captain who lost cricket World Cup but won hearts (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan election: Final results give Khan-backed candidates lead (Category: Breaking News)
- Thai MP jailed for posts insulting the monarchy (Category: Breaking News)
Distilleries acquire Heineken’s SL business for over Rs. 4 bn. Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka PLC (DCSL) has concluded a major acquisition of the Sri Lanka operation of Heineken, a major player in the global beer industry at a consideration of Euro 12 million, (over Rs. 4.2 billion), DCSL announced last week in a stock […]
- Daylight reserve forest land robbery in the guise of parceling out Devalagam property (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Cargills to increase beer production (Category: Breaking News)
- Maine breweries collaborate on beer for Brewers Guild (Category: USA, Maine)
- Maine breweries collaborate on beer for Brewers Guild (Category: USA, Maine)
By Saman Indrajith Forty-eight-year-old Batticaloa District MP Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, popularly known as Pillayan, has been shaping the Eastern Province’s political narrative since he was a teenager. He was just 16-years old when he joined the LTTE in 1990 as a child soldier. Since then, he continued to rise in the ranks of the LTTE until […]
- Lanka needs a national liberation movement, not mere regime change:Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- R. Sampanthan: ‘We cannot go on like this’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil likely to go for presidential poll first – sources (Category: Breaking News)
- Minister warns of emerging racism ahead of elections (Category: Breaking News)
Gourmet Galle, the partner festival to the esteemed Galle Literary Festival, is set to launch an exceptional 12-week culinary celebration on the picturesque shores of the south of Sri Lanka. Conceived by Geoffrey Dobbs, the festival director, and founder, Gourmet Galle aims to bring people out of the wintry cold and dark countries, offering an […]
- Globetrotting chefs at Gourmet Galle (Category: Breaking News)
- Galle Concerto to invigorate tourism (Category: Breaking News)
- Gourmet Galle: A culinary extravaganza on the south coast of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Galle Literary Festival to return in 2024 with star-studded line-up (Category: Breaking News)
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Iran with the support of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) promoted Sri Lanka as a prime tourist destination at the 13th International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition held at the Fars Permanent International Fairground in Shiraz, the capital of Fars Province of Iran from 03-06 January 2024.
- Sri Lanka Participates in the 16th Tehran International Exhibition of Tourism and Related Indus... (Category: Breaking News)
- Prema Cooray appointed Chairman of Reefcomber (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka holds international forum on Community Based Sustainable Tourism (Category: Breaking News)
- Crude Options (Category: Business)
Nepal has said the agreements signed with India mark another step towards fostering stronger ties. “Great to witness the exchange of agreements alongside H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar @DrS Jaishankar , Minister for External Affairs of India . These agreements mark another step towards fostering stronger Nepal – India ties,” Nepal ese Foreign Minister Narayan Prakash […]
- ‘India tries to ensure ties across the world, except with China, Pakistan’ (Category: Breaking News)
- ASEAN: Jaishankar discuss border peace, tranquillity with Chinese diplomat (Category: Breaking News)
- Canada seems to be driven by vote-bank politics: Jaishankar reacts to Khalistani activities (Category: Breaking News)
- State of border with ‘big neighbour’ China is “still abnormal,” says Jaishankar (Category: Breaking News)
By Easwaran Rutnam Sri Lanka has made a request to host a few matches of the Indian Premiere League (IPL) this year. Sports and Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said he made the request from the Indian Cricket Board. The Minister said that hosting the IPL will give Sri Lanka tourism a huge boost. He said […]
- Harin labels Wimal as a barking dog (Category: Breaking News)
- Over USD 1 million earned from tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka this year (Category: Breaking News)
- Harin hails Australian media over online safety (Category: Breaking News)
- Government preparing a new tourism policy for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
By Sanath Nanayakkare When a country is in an economic crisis, it creates an environment conducive to implementing economic reforms which would be difficult to do in good times, however, it still depends on how far the reformist leaders can shape the opinion of the people and the people’s willingness to take those reforms on […]
- Sajith promises revolutionary economic reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- People must have confidence of ability to access Justice: Wijeyadasa (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil likely to go for presidential poll first – sources (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB country chief hopes Lanka could sustain policy reforms despite elections (Category: Breaking News)
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- Vibrant ties with M-E, a foreign policy priority for SL (Category: Breaking News)
- Book on "Sri Lanka – Oman Relations" launched (Category: Breaking News)
- Navigating The Economic Reawakening & Sustainable Growth (Category: Breaking News)
- A Child’s Guide To Prema-Chandra Athukorala Chinthana On Import Substitution (Category: Breaking News)
Gary Mehigan, the distinguished British-Australian celebrity chef and former original judge of MasterChef Australia, embarked on a profound weeklong exploration through the enchanting landscapes of Sri Lanka. This immersive journey followed a remarkable 3-day culinary experience hosted in collaboration with Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts. Immersing himself in the essence of Sri Lankan cuisine, cult...
- Former MasterChef Australia Judge talks about the Culinary Extravaganza awaiting in Sri Lanka! (Category: Breaking News)
- Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts Embarks on Culinary Extravaganza with Gary Mehigan in Partnership with... (Category: Breaking News)
- Mövenpick amplifies its Japanese, Thai, North & South Indian offerings (Category: Breaking News)
- Gary wows Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Pathfinder Foundation has formed a Study Group of Experts to develop a blueprint and framework aimed at doubling Sri Lanka’s economic growth rate through accelerated economic integration and infrastructural connectivity with India. The framework document is expected to be formally launched in March 2024. Most economic forecasts place Sri Lanka on an average growth trajectory of 3% per […...
- Economic growth of 9.5% targeted by 2013. (Category: Breaking News)
- India aims for enhanced trilateral cooperation with Japan and Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Restructuring Power And Energy Sector Vital (Category: Business)
- Milinda blames halfhearted economic reforms over the years for current crisis (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy Reports of consensual sex involving over 5,000 girls under 16 (hence ‘legal rape) in just one police division, Kandy, should be a cause for serious national concern. The fact that President Ranil Wickremesinghe has sought further information in the matter, obviously for possible corrective measures that the government could initiate could only […]
- Bill to reduce consent age for sex to 14 years withdrawn (Category: Breaking News)
- Tuition class teacher arrested for raping 15-year-old girl (Category: Breaking News)
- Riot Police deployed as staff take hospital official hostage (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil takes oaths as Finance Minister (Category: Breaking News)
The Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara, highlighted the significant improvement in the country’s foreign reserves under the leadership of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.The post Government abled to increase foreign reserves to USD 3.6 Billion – Minister appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Minister Manusha Nanayakkara Announces Remarkable Recovery: Government Replenishes Foreign Reser... (Category: Breaking News)
- Remittances from expat workers rise (Category: Breaking News)
- Current govt. increased foreign reserves to USD 3.6bn  Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Remittances from expat workers improving, says Manusha (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka thanked India for the assistance given to overcome the challenges the country faced during the economic crisis. At the invitation of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha of the Indian Parliament Om Birla, a 16-member multiparty delegation led by the Speaker of the Sri Lanka Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana visited India from […]
- India stands with the people of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Twenty-two Indian fishermen detained in Sri Lankan waters (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs to visit Sri Lanka for talks (Category: Breaking News)
- Role played by overseas Sri Lankan community appreciated (Category: Breaking News)
South Asian pop music sensation – Yohani, bagged top honors in the categories of “Most Popular Music Video” and “Most Viewed Music Video of 2021” at the TV Derana Music Video Awards held recently. The win comes on the back of the launch of Yohani’s debut album – “Kella,” which was released on all […]
- Yohani’s debut album “Kella” to be launched in October (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan star Yohani featured at Times Square in New York (Category: Breaking News)
- Yohani attends F1 Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi as TAG Heuer Brand Ambassador in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Waves Challenge Yohani and 50 Influencers to Celebrate “Show Your Two Colours” Trend (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe has urged all political leaders to exhibit responsibility in their approach to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program.The post Sri Lanka President calls for proposals from opponents of IMF program to rescue country from financial crisis appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- The President desires to make the most of the development opportunities in the Indian Ocean regi... (Category: Breaking News)
- Rupees 1,500 million allocated for ‘Greater Kandy Urban Development Program’ – State Minister fo... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka will not allow anything harmful to India’s security – President Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- Having Proper plan to strengthen Sri Lanka’s economy is important – President (Category: Breaking News)
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- Is Post-Crisis Essential Reforms Being Effectively Progressed? If Not What Is The Way Forward? (Category: Breaking News)
- A Postscript To Political Crisis: A Way Out (Category: Breaking News)
- Mr. President, Dawn Of The New Year Is The Time For Reflection & To Redress Citizens Grievances ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposed Enactment Of The Economic Transformation Bill (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the necessity to transform Horton Plains National Park and its surrounding areas into a premier destination for high-end tourists.The post Sri Lanka President wants to transform Horton Plains National Park into Premier destination appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- President reveals plans to transform Horton Plains into premier destination for high-end tourists (Category: Breaking News)
- President on observation tour of Horton Plains National Park (Category: Breaking News)
- President instructs officials to purchase a kilo of paddy at a guaranteed price of Rs.100 (Category: Breaking News)
- President emphasizes importance of youth participation in finding solutions for current crisis (Category: Breaking News)
Strengthening the connectivity between Sri Lanka and the UAE, Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier launched its first direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo on Dec 08, 2023 from the Abu Dhabi International Airport. Air Arabia will now operate direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Colombo every […]
- Air Arabia announces new weekly flights from Abu Dhabi to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Air Arabia launches direct flights to Sri Lanka from Abu Dhabi (Category: Breaking News)
- UAE, Sri Lanka discuss bilateral ties (Category: Breaking News)
- Air Arabia Abu Dhabi to commence flights to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
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- Was There A Conspiracy Behind The Easter Sunday Bomb Attacks? (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Catholic Church To Declare Easter Sunday Attack Victims As Saints: A Comment (Category: Breaking News)
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- International terrorism expert tells govt. to rethink lifting ban on five Islamist organisations (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka earned 205.3 million US dollars from tourism during the month of November 2023, which is over twice the amount in the corresponding month in 2022, the latest data by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) have revealed. The revenue from tourism in November 2022 was 81 million dollars, according to official data.The […]
- Travel Trend (Category: Business)
- Tourist arrivals increase in November (Category: Breaking News)
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