Category: Local News

President assures development benefits to all

President Mahinda Rajapakse emphasized that all Sri Lankans will be treated alike whether they live in the South, the North, or in the East or the West, as all are Sri Lankans.  He said that benefits of the development should be passed on to everyone without any kind of discrimination. […]



Three Tigers indicted for attempt on SF’s life

The Attorney General yesterday indicted in the Colombo High Court three LTTE cadres for the attempted murder of General Sarath Fonseka, in collaboration with LTTE suicide bomber. Altogether 23 charges were filed, including the major charges of attempted murder, and aiding and abetting in the same offence. […]



Bandaranaike commemoration today

The death anniversary of former Prime Minister S.W.R.D Bandaranaike will be commemorated at a solemn ceremony at the Bandaranaike Samadhi, Horagolla today under the patronage of President Mahinda Rajapaksa. […]



Former CM Berty Premalal lost the battle. Sworn in as a member of NCPC

Onlanka News – By Janaka Alahapperuma (Pix by: President Media Photo Division) Former North-Central Province Council (NCPC) Chief Minister Berty Premalal Dissanayake who demanded that he should be reappointed to the post was sworn in before President Mahinda Rajapaksa as member of NCP Council at President’s House last night. Dissanayake was a notable absentee at […]




Sri Lanka marks its presence at International French Travel Market – IFTM TOP RESA 2012

Sri Lanka participated at the annual IFTM Top Resa (International French Travel Market) that was held in Paris from September 18 th to September 21 st, 2012. Flagship fair for the tourism sector, IFTM Top Resa brings every year thousands of travel agents from across the world who come to present their products and services […]



‘In a volte-face, Jayalalithaa started supporting Tamil Eelam’

Colonel R Hariharan A Rediff.com Report The issue of discrimination against Tamils in Sri Lanka has recently led to strong protests against Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa as well as some pilgrims from the island nation. India and Sri Lanka will be able to tide over the current wave of protests and manage to maintain their […]




Ranjith and Herath take oaths as new Chief Ministers

Onlanka News – By Janaka Alahapperuma (Pix by: President Media Unit) S.M. Ranjith and Maheepala Herath were sworn in as Chief Ministers of North-Central and Sabaragamuwa Provinces respectively before President Mahinda Rajapaksa this morning on 24 September. The sworn in ceremony took place at the Presidential Secretariat. […]



Nigeria opens her Resident Diplomatic Mission in Colombo

In furtherance of bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Nigeria, the Government of Nigeria has opened its Resident Mission in Colombo.  The very first Nigerian High Commissioner resident in Colombo, Femi Akenson Rotimi presented his credentials to President Mahinda Rajapaksa on the 14th September  2012. […]



Malini Fonseka resigns

Secretary General of Parliament Dammika Dassanayake confirmed that UPFA National List MP Veteran Actress Malini Fonskea had resigned from her post as MP. […]





Uwais Farook injured in an accident

MP Uwais Farook and five others have been admitted to the Chilaw base hospital following an accident in the Mundal Police area this morning, Police spokesman said. According to initial reports the Wanni District MP has received minor injuries in the accident. […]




VCK DEMONSTRATORS ASSAULT A MOTORIST VICIOUSLY FOR ASKING WHY DELAYING TRAFFIC

VICIOUS ASSAULT: The group attacked a motorist on Friday, who asked them why they were holding up traffic. Photo: V. Ganesan Onlanka News – by Walter Jayawardhana Members of Viduthalai Chiruthakal Katchi (VCK) an ally of Vaiko violently attacked  a motorist, according to photos and videos published, near the Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission in […]