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The overall rate of inflation as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on year-on-year (y-o-y) basis increased to 1.5% in April 2024, the Department of Census Statistics (DCS) says.
The Supreme Court has issued an interim stay order on the President and the Constitutional Council, preventing them from nominating judges to the Supreme Court, except as Chief Justice.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to participate in two May-Day rallies tomorrow (01). The May Day Rally organized by the Ceylon Workers’ Congress (CWC) to commemorate International Labour Day will commence at 10:00 am at the Kotagala Public Grounds. President Ranil Wickremesinghe will participate in this event, responding to the invitation extended by the Ceylon […]
- The foundation to unite the nation was laid by the working class (Category: Breaking News)
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State Minister of Power and Energy, Indika Anuruddha Herath assured that there have been no reported landslides or other issues after the Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project was vested in the public. He cautioned against misleading representations, noting that some individuals are attempting to mislead the public by showcasing small waterfalls resulting from rainfall. A […]
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Fisheries to exempt the related taxes for the goods and equipment planned to be imported for the implementation of the Culture-Based Freshwater Fishery Industry project. funded by the Government of Japan implemented by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. By the implementation […]
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Prime Minister to implement the recommendations made by the ministerial sub-committee which was appointed to further study the proposal of declaring Mirissa Marine Zone as a wildlife sanctuary. The sub-committee has made recommendations aimed at increasing the tourism economy of the southern province by five […]
- A Vesak Zone comes to life in Jaffna (Category: Breaking News)
- Italy leads euro off cliff (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- Lake Central’s length wreaks havoc in win against LaPorte (Category: USA, Indiana)
- Lake Central’s length wreaks havoc in win against LaPorte (Category: USA, Indiana)
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the President in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policy to accept the financial grant offered by the Government of India to renovate the Kankasanthurai Port and to enter into relevant agreements for that purpose.
The Cabinet of Ministers have granted approval to the joint resolution made by the President along with the Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms in order to take necessary measures to amend both the Penal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code and include provisions for banning all forms of physical punishment. The civil, […]
- Govt. to ban corporal punishment (Category: Breaking News)
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- Maryland coronavirus data by ZIP code (Category: USA, Maryland)
- Maryland coronavirus data by ZIP code (Category: USA, Maryland)
The Cabinet of of Ministers granted approval to the resolution furnished by the President in his capacity as the Minister of Technology to publish the Sri Lanka Telecommunication Regulatory (Amended) Act which has received the clearance of the Attorney General in the government gazette notification and subsequently present the same in the Parliament for their […]
The Gampaha High Court the Trial-at-Bar has deferred delivering the verdict in the case against a Brigadier and three soldiers of the Sri Lanka Army over the shooting to death of three persons and injuring several others during a protest by villagers demanding clean drinking water at Rathupaswala, Gampaha.
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in several provinces and districts.
A Âman with a sword has been arrested after reports several people have been stabbed, including two police officers, near a Tube station.
The government plans to designate 49 more destinations as official tourist zones, says State Minister Diana Gamage.
The President briefed the Cabinet of Ministers of the progress of the discussions between the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and the Deputy Minister of Trade Indonesia with respect to the proposed Preferential Trade Agreement between the two countries. The initial discussion were held online on 03.04.2024 and 04.04.2024. The Negotiation Committee has exchanged […]
Cash-strapped Pakistan is poised to receive a $1.1bn loan tranche from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after a key meeting of the international lender’s executive board on Monday, even as economists have warned that the country needs deep reforms to reduce its dependence on overseas financial assistance. Late on Monday night, Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance […]
- Total foreign loans rise to $2.8bn in July (Category: Breaking News)
- China furious with Pakistan over delayed implementation of CPEC projects (Category: Breaking News)
- Former Pak Finance Minister Miftah Ismail says things to ‘remain tight for a while’ on economic ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Why is Pakistan a misfit for BRICS? (Category: Breaking News)
At least four people have been killed in a Russian missile strike that hit a Gothic-style building in the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa.
[…]The post Second Bid To Extricate From UNHRC Resolution Likely To Fail appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Dimming Prospects Of International Assistance As Confidence In Erodes (Category: Breaking News)
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- Government Needs To Commit To More Than Commissions (Category: Breaking News)
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- Video: Sira Love (Making Audio) - Sidusankha Vidupathi (Category: Video)
- Failed Economy: Bribery & Corruption To Maintain Power (Category: Breaking News)
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- Separation Of Powers, Rule Of Law, Corruption & SL Bankruptcy (Category: Breaking News)
The Colombo High Court acquitted and released former minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage from a money laundering case today (April 30).The post Mahindananda Aluthgamage acquitted in money laundering case appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Mahindananda acquitted in money laundering case (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahindananda acquitted and released from money laundering case (Category: Breaking News)
- Aluthgamage acquitted and discharged (Category: Breaking News)
- Namal Rajapaksa acquitted and released from Gowers Corp money laundering case (Category: Breaking News)
The Colombo High Court on Friday (30) acquitted and released former minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage from the money laundering case filed against him.
The Appeals Court has deferred its decision on the writ application filed by former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella challenging the remand order issued by the Maligakanda Magistrate.
MP Patali Champika Ranawaka arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Tuesday morning (30).
Janashakthi Group (JXG), the title sponsor of the “Battle of the Golden Blues,” proudly announces the conclusion of the first-ever big match between St. Joseph Vaz College, Wennappuwa and St. Anthony’s College, Wattala. Held on April 26th and 27th 2024 at the P. Saravanamuttu International Cricket Stadium, the match concluded with a gripping draw, showcasing […]
- Church puts faith in God to ensure justice over Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- The Gratiaen Trust announces the Longlist for the 31st Gratiaen Prize (Category: Breaking News)
- Kapp reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct (Category: Breaking News)
- Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo welcomes Nazoomi Azhar as its new General Manager (Category: Breaking News)
A serving UK Metropolitan Police officer has been found guilty and sentenced for assaulting an innocent man, originally from Sri Lanka, after mistaking him for a criminal. The Met Police officer has been given a 12-week suspended sentence for assaulting the man he thought was the perpetrator of a crime rather than the victim. PC […]
- South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung stabbed in neck (Category: Breaking News)
- Man attempts to enter cargo hold of Sri Lanka bound flight at Sydney Airport (Category: Breaking News)
- Man arrested, two women in hospital after siege ends at Campbelltown in Adelaide’s east (Category: Breaking News)
- US citizens in Australia warned to be ‘vigilant’ and ‘exercise caution’ (Category: Breaking News)
A fake TV executive, originally from Sri Lanka, has been sentenced to two years jail in Australia over “highly sexual phone calls”, the Australian media reported. Gerard Cecil Vamadevan, 56, had reportedly made hundreds of harassing phone calls, telling one mother he would “rape her daughter and cut her into pieces”. Vamadevan was sentenced in […]
- Father of Sri Lankan family killed in Canada in shock (Category: Breaking News)
- Suspect in killing of Ottawa Sri Lankan family held in protective custody (Category: Breaking News)
- Police fire tear gas on massive SJB protest (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan family dead in Canada ‘mass killing’ (Category: Breaking News)
AstraZeneca has admitted that its COVID-19 vaccine could cause a rare but deadly blood-clotting condition, potentially exposing the UK pharmaceutical giant to tens of millions in lawsuits brought by loved ones of those injured or killed as a result of the jab, according to court documents. Lawyers representing “dozens” of class-action claimants say some of […]
- Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine rollout to begin (Category: Breaking News)
- Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine rollout to begin (Category: Breaking News)
- The COVID vaccine: Keep it simple, stupid (Category: USA, Arkansas)
- The COVID vaccine: Keep it simple, stupid (Category: USA, Arkansas)
The Election Commission calls on the members of the public to ensure that their names are listed in the electoral register.
Four officers were fatally shot as a U.S. marshals task force was serving a warrant at a home Monday in Charlotte, North Carolina, officials said. A suspected shooter was also dead.
The Sri Lankan government plans to designate 49 additional tourist destinations as official tourist zones.The post Sri Lanka to designate 49 new tourist destinations appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka to designate 40 more destinations as tourist zones (Category: Breaking News)
- 49 more ‘Tourism Zones’ to be gazetted within a month – Tourism State Minister Diana Gamage (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to exploit it's untapped Tourist Destinations (Category: Breaking News)
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Four persons were arrested on Monday (April 29) for impersonating officers of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and demanding a bribe of Rs. 10 million.The post Four arrested for impersonating CID officers and demanding bribe appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Four arrested for impersonating CID officers and soliciting Rs.10M bribe (Category: Breaking News)
- Four arrested for impersonating CID officers remanded (Category: Breaking News)
- Two officers of Agrarian Service Centre arrested for soliciting a bribe (Category: Breaking News)
- Sooriyawewa Pradeshiya Sabha secretary arrested for soliciting Rs.50,000 bribe (Category: Breaking News)
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