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Sri Lanka has seen a notable increase in remittances from expatriate workers in recent months, with May 2024 bringing in USD 544.4 million.The post Expatriate remittances to Sri Lanka surge by 11.8% in first five months of 2024 appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Dr. Harsha De Silva, Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance, revealed in the Parliament of Sri Lanka on Friday (June 7) that he is facing undue threats related to a million-dollar visa issuing process.The post Harsha De Silva faces threats over Visa issuing investigation appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Adani’s wind power project is expected to benefit Sri Lanka with the lowest electricity tariff of 24.78 LKR per unit. The tariff will be the lowest in Sri Lanka, cheaper than the CEB’s 100 MW Wind power plant at Thambapavani and significantly lower than oil-based power at 80 LKR per unit. By replacing higher-cost, import-dependent […]
Bangladesh got off to a winning start in the ongoing T20 World Cup beating Sri Lanka by two wickets in their Group D encounter at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas today. After Rishad Hossain and Mustafizur Rahman claimed three wickets each to restrict Sri Lanka to 124 for nine, Hridoy smashed a 20-ball 40 […]
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts has concluded a seven-day safety review of Sri Lanka’s site selection process for its first nuclear power plant. The South Asian nation is aiming to adopt nuclear energy to enhance low carbon power production, address climate change, and bolster energy security. The Site and External Events […]
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 08 June 2024 by the Department of Meteorology The prevailing rainy condition in the south-western part of the island is expected to enhance to some extent in the next few days from today (08th). Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Northern, North-central, North-western and Southern provinces […]
Afghanistan boosted their Super Eight chances with yet another dominating win, this time thumping New Zealand by 84 runs in Providence. Having beaten Uganda by 125 runs in their opening match, they are now at the top of Group C with a net run rate of 5.225. After being sent in, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday (06) asserted that Sri Lanka could soon reach agreements with external commercial creditors consistent with programme parameters. “So overall we assess that there has been sufficiently strong progress on the debt restructuring front,” Julie Kozack, Director of the IMF Communications Department, told the media. On March 21st, the […...
The President has emphasised that a proper plan is essential for addressing the country’s economic challenges.President Wickremesinghe made these remarks during the inauguration ceremony of the Cephalosporin Injectable Plant and the unveiling of the “Meldol” Reliable Relief Manufacturing Facility at Ekala, Thursday evening (06). The new production facilities, initiated by Sands A...
Over a dozen SJB MPs, Maithripala skip vote By Shamindra Ferdinando In spite of differences between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) over the latter’s call for early General Election, a consensus seems to be emerging on the overall political strategy with the ruling party voting for the Sri Lanka Electricity […]
The Associate has struck twice in two days. Group C and D might have been the groups of death leading up to the T20 World Cup 2024 but for the moment the blockbuster results are coming out of Group A. After USA shocked Pakistan in Dallas on Thursday, it was Canada’s turn to stun a […]
The Supreme Court had observed that the Gender Equality Bill was inconsistent with the Constitution as a whole and it should be enacted with a two-thirds majority and people’s approval obtained at a referendum, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced yesterday (07).
… condemns govt. move, finds fault with Office of AG for failing to ensure justice for Easter Sunday victims The Catholic Bishops’ Conference has categorically denied reports in section of the media that the Catholic Church backed the granting of an extension in service to Attorney General Sanjay Rajaratnam, PC. President of the Catholic Bishops’ […]
State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe disclosed to Parliament yesterday (07) the government’s domestic and external debt figures.He said the domestic debt stood at Rs. 17,051 billion as of December 31, 2023, and it had increased to Rs. 17,252 billion by 31 March, 2024.He said external debts amounted to USD 37 billion, including outstanding external […]
Saurabh Netravalkar moved to the United States in 2015. He was 23 and had accepted a difficult reality. He wasn’t going to be a professional cricketer. “It was a very emotional call,” Netravalkar said in an interview last year. “I packed my bags and moved to the US to study. I never dreamt that I’d […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has confirmed his participation in the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the Council of Ministers following the General Elections 2024 scheduled on 09 June 2024. On the occasion, leaders from India’s neighbourhood and Indian Ocean region have been cordially invited as distinguished guests. President of Sri Lanka, Ranil […]
Alhambra Hotels commemorated five decades of unwavering dedication to hospitality excellence with a full-on gala on April 30th with Chief Guest President Ranil Wickramasinghe and First Lady Prof. Maithree Wickramasinghe, together with Minister of Tourism and Lands and Sports Harin Fernando, Chief of Staff Sagala Ratnayake, US Ambassador Julie Chung and Wyndham Hotels & […]
On an invitation extended by the Foreign Minister of Russia, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry is scheduled to leave for Russia to attend the BRICS Ministerial Session which will be held in Nizhniy Novgorod in Russia on 11 June 2024. The Foreign Minister has been invited for the Ministerial Meeting as the current Chair of the IORA Council of Ministers. […]
Businessman Elon Musk thanked President Ranil Wickremesinghe for the greenlight obtained to launch Starlink satellite internet services in Sri Lanka. President Ranil Wickremesinghe posted a message on X saying the Telecommunications Regulators Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has given the green light for Starlink to launch satellite internet services in Sri Lanka, pending a two-week […]
The inflow of workers remittances to Sri Lanka has exhibited an improvement in recent months with the country recording an inflow of USD 544.4 million for May 2024.
The Meteorology Department says the prevailing rainy conditions in the south-western part of the island is expected to enhance to some extent in the next few days from today (08).
Two persons have been killed after their car collided with a train at the Enderamulla railway crossing, police said.
An investigation has been launched over alleged death threats received by MP Dr. Harsha de Silva. The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP was allegedly facing pressure to suspend inquiries over the deal between the Government and VFS Global. Opposition Sajith Premadasa had told Parliament that Dr. de Silva has been subjected to death threats. Public […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has extended the term of General Shavendra Silva as the Chief of Defence Staff. General Shavendra Silva has been given an extension until 31st December 2024, a gazette notice stated. The gazette notice issued by President’s Secretary Saman Ekanayake said that the President, in terms of Section 3 of the Chief of […]
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) filed legal action in the Supreme Court challenging the Public Financial Management Bill, highlighting concerns related to public procurement. The petition (SC SD 77/2024) points out that Clause 32 of the Bill seriously weakens the controls on public procurement, thereby enhancing the corruption risk and weakening the level playing field. […]
Denmark PM Mette Frederiksen has been left “shocked” after being attacked in the street in Copenhagen, her office says. The assault took place on a square in the centre of the city where a man walked up to her and hit her. The attacker has been arrested. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen called […]
The family said that the Supreme Court ruling that former President Maithripala Sirisena’s pardon of Yvonne’s murderer is arbitrary and not valid in law brought them a profound sense of relief and justice. “The tragic and brutal loss of Yvonne has left an unfillable void in our hearts, causing us immense and ongoing pain. The […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says macroeconomic policy reforms are starting to bear fruit in Sri Lanka. Julie Kozack, Director of the IMF Communications Department said that commendable outcomes include rapid disinflation, robust reserve accumulation, and initial signs of economic growth, while preserving stability of the financial system. “Program performance is strong with most qu...
Since 2015, no team has been more successful in making it to the knockout stages of a World Cup than New Zealand. They’ve made the semi-finals in each of the six white-ball events since – including three finals – and yet, the trophy cabinet is empty. But if they don’t hit the ground running right […]