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For the first time, the Saudi Government has offered Muslim members of Sri Lanka's Tri Forces a sponsored chance to perform the annual Haj pilgrimage this year (2024).The post Saudi Arabia offers Haj pilgrimage to Sri Lankan Muslim Tri Forces personnel for first time appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
As the crescent moon for the month of Dhul Hijjah (Hajj) has been sighted, Muslims in Sri Lanka will celebrate the Hajj festival (Eid-Ul- Adha) on 17 June 2024, the Colombo Grand Mosque announced today.
Public Security Minister Tiran Alles has instructed IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon to direct the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to investigate into the alleged threats SJB MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has received.
Sri Lanka s official reserve assets has recorded a marginal drop by 0.9% to USD 5.42 billion in May 2024 compared to USD 5.47 billion in April 2024, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
The Parliament of Sri Lanka has passed the Public Debt Management Bill today (June 07), State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said.
The pitches used in the T20 World Cup matches played in New York have not been up to standard and ground staff are working on remedying them for the rest of the tournament, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Thursday.
The Locomotive Operating Engineers Union of Sri Lanka Railways says that the strike action launched from midnight yesterday (06) will continue further.
The Department of Meteorology states that 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 tomorrow (08).
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) today (07) informed the general public regarding the method for obtaining the Rs. 10,000 grant to be provided by the government in order to clean up the flood-affected houses.
U.S. Sports Envoys to Sri Lanka and former National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) players Stephen Howard and Astou Ndiaye, will be in Sri Lanka from June 8 through 14, the US Embassy in Sri Lanka said. The Public Diplomacy section of the U.S. Embassy will launch the weeklong basketball program […]
State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe disclosed the government s domestic and external debt figures in the Parliament today (07).
The ColomboÂKandy main road will be intermittently closed near the Pahala Kadugannawa area on Saturday (08), says the Kegalle District Secretary.
Minister of Sports Harin Fernando announced that a complaint has been lodged with the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding the lengthy travel times and hardships the Sri Lankan team faced during the Group Stage matches of the 2024 T20 World Cup.
The Disaster Management Center (DMC) says that a total of 5,587 houses have been damaged due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions in parts of the island.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has ruled that the proposed bill titled “Gender Equality” is inconsistent with Article 12 of the Constitution.The post Supreme Court rules Sri Lanka’s “Gender Equality” bill inconsistent with constitution appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
USA muzzled an experienced Pakistan top order, brought their hitters to heel, then produced a measured batting performance that tied the scores at 159-all. Mohammad Amir, Pakistan’s most experienced bowler, bowled three wides in his Super Over, the US batters stealing another run every time, and Mohammad Rizwan conceded another extra run on an overthrow […]
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 07 June 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western, Northern, North-central and Southern provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Eastern and Uva provinces in the evening or night. […]
Scotland produced a stunning run chase to beat Namibia by five wickets in the T20 World Cup 2024. Returning to the Kensington Oval after their washout against England, they achieved a target of 156 with nine balls to spare, securing their first T20I victory over Namibia at the fourth attempt. A 74-run partnership between Richie […]
Rex Clementine in Dallas If the recent bilateral series between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh were any indication, the former world champions should cruise past Chandika Hathurusinghe’s side in their day-night fixture on Friday here in Dallas, a city in the southern US state Texas. Sri Lanka overcame Bangladesh in the recent T-20 series between the […]
Dutch voters have begun four days of voting across the European Union, with exit polls suggesting a tight race between a left-green alliance and the party of anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders.
A group of officials from the Korean Forensic Counseling and Education Institute (KOFO) recently met with Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, the Speaker at the Parliament. The Secretary General of the Parliament Mrs. Kushani Rohanadeera and Assistant Secretary General Mr. Hansa Abeyratne were also present at this meeting held.
State Minister of Technology, Kanaka Herath, announced that the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has granted preliminary approval for ‘Starlink’ to provide satellite-based internet services in Sri Lanka.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives, Moosa Zameer called on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at the Temple Trees in Colombo on yesterday(June 6).
President Ranil Wickremesinghe inaugurated his new political office in Colombo yesterday (06) at an auspicious moment. The office, located on Sir Ernest de Silva Mawatha, will serve as the center for future political operations.
The Locomotive Operating Engineers Union of Sri Lanka Railways says they have launched a strike from midnight yesterday (06).
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) believes Sri Lanka will soon finalize agreements with external commercial creditors that align with program goals.The post IMF expects Sri Lanka to finalize deals with creditors soon appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
A group of Sri Lankan train drivers began a strike at midnight on Thursday (June 6).The post Sri Lankan train drivers strike over pay and promotion issues appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
State Minister for Rural Economy K. Kader Masthan announced that President Ranil Wickremesinghe has prioritized the development of the war-affected Northern Province and that the necessary financial allocations have been provided to the MPs representing the region to ensure the success of these projects.
In recognition of veteran actor Ravindra Randeniya’s outstanding contributions to Sri Lankan cinema over five decades, the ceremony, “Ravi – Self-Reflection on Half-Century in Cinema” took place Wednesday(05) at the Bandaranaike International Conference Hall in Colombo, presided over by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
The Second Reading of the Sri Lanka Electricity Bill was passed in Parliament yesterday with a majority of 44 votes. A total of 103 MPs voted in favour, while 59 voted against.