The Police Media Division stated that a special discussion was held yesterday (October 3) at the Police Headquarters under the leadership of Ravi Seneviratne, the Secretary of the Ministry of Public Security. The post Examining the progress of investigations into controversial crimes in Sri Lanka appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA ..read more

Acceptance of nominations for the General Election in Sri Lanka begins today (October 4). The post Acceptance of nomination for Sri Lanka’s 2024 General Election begins appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA ..read more

A delegation of high-level representatives from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), currently in Sri Lanka, met with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (October 3). The post IMF delegation meets Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA ..read more

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has issued an Extraordinary Gazette rescinding the pension benefits of its governors, effective September 11, 2024. The post Central Bank of Sri Lanka revokes pension benefits for Governors effective September 11, 2024 appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA ..read more

Sri Lankan spinner Praveen Jayawickrama has received a one-year ban from all forms of cricket due to a violation of the sport's anti-corruption code, according to the International Cricket Council (ICC). Of this one-year ban, the last six months are suspended. The post Praveen Jayawickrama banned from Cricket for one year due to anti-corruption breach appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA ..read more

A high-level delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday (October 2) to review the future plans of the new government, led by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in relation to the ongoing IMF program. The post IMF delegation reviews Sri Lanka’s progress under $2.9 Billion extended fund facility appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA ..read more

The Chief of Defence Staff, the commanders of the tri-forces, and the Acting IGP made courtesy calls on Sri Lanka's Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. The post Top Sri Lanka Defence officials pay courtesy calls on new Defence Secretary Thuyacontha appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA ..read more

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a series of high-profile diplomatic meetings today (October 2, 2024), engaging with ambassadors and high commissioners from several countries. The post Sri Lankan President strengthens diplomatic ties with key global partners appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA ..read more

The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) has appreciated against the US Dollar (USD) today (October 2), as per the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). The post Sri Lankan Rupee appreciated against U.S. Dollar on October 2, 2024 appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA ..read more

The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved the appointment of Ms. B.M.D. Nilusha Balasooriya as the Acting Controller General of Immigration and Emigration, effective immediately. The post Nilusha Balasooriya appointed Acting Controller General of Immigration and Emigration appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA ..read more