The importers have stated that a final decision regarding reducing the prices of imported milk powder has yet to be made. According to Ashoka Bandara, the media spokesperson of the Milk Powder Importers’ Association, no official meeting has been held on the matter as of now. In March, the importers reduced the price of a 1-kilogram milk powder packet by Rs. 150 and a 400-gram packet by Rs. 60. Following this price drop, imported milk packets are being sold at various rates in the local market. In response to this situation, a company that imports milk powder from New Zealand announced on Wedn ..read more

(Photo: President’s Media Division) Iran and Sri Lanka signed five Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on Wednesday (April 24), aimed at enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries. The agreements, endorsed in the presence of Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Iranian President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi, encompass cooperation in various sectors including film, media, tourism, cooperatives, libraries, culture, science, technology, and sports: 1. Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation between the National Library of Sri Lanka and the National Library and Archives of Iran. 2 ..read more

High-ranking officials from around the world gathered in Saint Petersburg for the 12th International Meeting on Security Matters from April 22nd to 25th, 2024. This prestigious event serves as a platform for global leaders to discuss and address pressing security challenges facing nations today. One notable highlight of the meeting was a bilateral discussion between the Secretary of Defence of Sri Lanka, General Kamal Gunaratne, and Mr. Nikolai Patrushev, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation. The meeting underscored the importance of fostering international cooperation ..read more

(Photo: YouTube) The Colombo District Court has issued a permanent injunction, barring former President Maithripala Sirisena from acting as the chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP). This ruling was made by Colombo District Court Judge Sandun Vithana in response to a lawsuit brought forth by SLFP executive committee member Montague Sarathchandra. The injunction will remain in effect until the conclusion of the ongoing hearing on this matter. Notably, this marks the second instance where the Colombo District Court has issued such an order, the first being in response to a case filed ..read more

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickramasinghe and President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Ebrahim Raisi inaugurated the Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project (UOMDP) on Wednesday (April 24). This project is one of the largest irrigation projects in Sri Lanka following the Mahaweli Development Project. The post Uma Oya Development Project inaugurated appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories ..read more

Actress Damitha Abeyratne and her husband were granted bail today (April 24) by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court. Each of them was required to post surety bonds of Rs. 5 million. They had been held in remand custody over an alleged financial fraud. The court order was issued by Magistrate Koshala Senadheera. The case was filed from a police complaint accusing Damitha and her husband of cheating Rs. 3 million by promising job opportunities in Korea to several individuals. The post Damitha Abeyratne and husband granted bail appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top S ..read more

President of Iran, Dr. Ebrahim Raisi, arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday morning (April 24) for a one-day visit. He arrived at the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) a short while ago and was warmly welcomed by Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena. President Raisi’s visit to Sri Lanka is primarily for the opening of the Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project (UOMDP). This marks the first visit by an Iranian President to Sri Lanka since former President Dr. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s visit in April 2008. The post Iranian President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi arrives in Sri Lanka appeared first on O ..read more

The Puttalam Quazi Court Judge was arrested by officers from the Bribery Commission for allegedly soliciting a bribe of Rs. 5,000. According to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), he has been remanded until May 6 after appearing before the Puttalam Magistrate’s Court. The commission stated that the arrest was made based on a complaint lodged by a resident of the Vethalai area of Puttalam. The suspect allegedly demanded the bribe in exchange for issuing a divorce certificate related to a divorce judgment issued by the Puttalam Quasi Court. The post Putt ..read more

(Photo: YouTube) Special traffic arrangements will be implemented today (April 24) in Colombo and Mattala due to the visit of Iranian President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi, as announced by the Sri Lanka Police. Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and his Iranian counterpart are scheduled to jointly inaugurate the Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project (UOMDP) today. According to the police media division, the main road from Mattala to Uma Oya will be temporarily closed from 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM and again from noon to 1:00 PM. Additionally, the Colombo-Katunayake expressway will be closed for on ..read more

A delegation, led by Sun Haiyan, Deputy Minister of the Department of International Affairs of the Chinese Communist Party, met with National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the JVP head office this morning (April 23). The Chinese delegation included Sun Haiyan, who also serves as a member of the Central Committee of the Party, Lin Tao, Deputy Director General of the Department of International Affairs, Chen Xiangyuan, Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka, Li Jinyan, Director of the Department of International Affairs, Jin Yan, Deputy Director, Wen Jun, Secret ..read more