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Former Secretary to the Ministry of Health, Janaka Chandragupta who came to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) this morning (18) to provide a statement regarding the controversial substandard Immunoglobulin import issue has been arrested.
Renuka Perera, the chairman of Milco (Pvt) Ltd has resigned from his position today (December 18).The post Renuka Perera resigns as MILCO Chairman appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Renuka Perera resigns as MILCO chairman (Category: Breaking News)
- Milco employees arrested for holding chairman hostage granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
- Renuka resigns as Chairman in protest against move to privatise MILCO (Category: Breaking News)
- 13 Milco employees arrested after holding chairman hostage (Category: Breaking News)
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- The President desires to make the most of the development opportunities in the Indian Ocean regi... (Category: Breaking News)
- Rupees 1,500 million allocated for ‘Greater Kandy Urban Development Program’ – State Minister fo... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka will not allow anything harmful to India’s security – President Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- Having Proper plan to strengthen Sri Lanka’s economy is important – President (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan cartoonist Camillus Perera, who created popular cartoon characters like ‘Gajaman’ and ‘Siribiris’ has passed away this morning (December 17) at the age of 84.The post Camillus Perera passes away appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lankan cartoonist Camillus Perera passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Cartoonist Camillus Perera passes away at 84 (Category: Breaking News)
- Rulers have reduced SL to nation of beggars – Cardinal (Category: Breaking News)
- Rulers have reduced SL to nation of beggars – Cardinal (Category: Breaking News)
Three Israeli hostages mistakenly killed by soldiers in Gaza on Friday had used leftover food to write signs pleading for help, Israel says. The men had been staying at the building next to where they were shot “for some period of time”, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Officials have admitted that killing the […]
- How Hamas built a force to attack Israel on 7 October (Category: Breaking News)
- Israeli forces pushing into south Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- WHO says Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital a death zone, as hundreds leave (Category: Breaking News)
- Israeli hostages holding white cloth shot dead by Israeli soldiers (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Lending In A Recession: Banks Should Do Venture Capital Financing For Startups appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Suspension Of Parate Execution Won’t Do; Establish Bad Bank To Resolve Issue Permanently: Dr. An... (Category: Breaking News)
- Debate Over Profits Of Banks: Who Shares Them Ultimately? – Part II (Category: Breaking News)
- Debate Over Profits Of Banks: Who Shares Them Ultimately? (Category: Breaking News)
- Four Popular Fallacies Relating To Central Banking (Category: Breaking News)
More than 60 migrants are believed to have drowned in a shipwreck off the coast of Libya, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said. Citing survivors, the UN agency said on Saturday the vessel left the city of Zuwara with around 86 people on board. It said high waves swamped the boat and that 61 […]
- Oil tanker on fire after Houthi missile attack, firm says (Category: Breaking News)
- Hundreds of migrants killed by Saudi border guards (Category: Breaking News)
- Cargo ship attacked off Gujarat coast (Category: Breaking News)
- French parliament passes controversial immigration law (Category: Breaking News)
Family sources announced that veteran cartoonist Camillus Perera, the creator of the cartoon character ‘Gajaman’ passed away at the age of 84 The funeral rights were to be performed this evening.
- Expert body to reform the law (Category: South Australia)
- Desal firms in $9m suit strife (Category: South Australia)
- Matara MC Opp. leader leaves meeting in protest (Category: Breaking News)
- First poppy flower (Category: Business)
By N Sathiya Moorthy Speaking as chief guest at the Sri Lanka Military Academy, Diyatalawa, the other day, President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasised the profound responsibility of the army in safeguarding the sovereignty of the country. He asserted that this duty should remain unquestionable and impervious to any attempts to restrict or compromise it. Simultaneously, the President […]
- U.S. Special Representative for Racial Equity in Sri Lanka for talks (Category: Breaking News)
- Former LTTE negotiator slams Tamil Nadu Government for ban on seminar (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil assures full implementation of 13th Amendment (Category: Breaking News)
- Spotlight sought on urgent human rights challenges in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
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- Food Imports (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka Government to import over 92 million eggs from India (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to import eggs – Local eggs manufacturers going to step away from the industry (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to import over 92 million eggs from India (Category: Breaking News)
Due to the increase in taxes through the budget, both producers and consumers have been affected., Samagi Jana Balawega (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva said.The post Producers and consumers affected by increase in taxes – Harsha appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top
- Increase, to meet IMF conditions; UNP (Category: Breaking News)
- Harsha Urges Government To Discuss Plan Ahead (Category: Breaking News)
- COPF finds only 4 casinos paying taxes (Category: Breaking News)
- Policy Debate (Category: Business)
Sri Lankan actor Lionel Wickrama has passed away at the age of 77, according to family sources.The post Lionel Wickrama passes away appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Veteran actor Lionel Wickrama passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- State funeral for boxing legend Rose (Category: Australia, Victoria)
- Heart patient told to go home 6 times (Category: South Australia)
- Uncovered: Lionel Logue's life in SA (Category: South Australia)
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- Sri Lanka seeks to attract Arab visitors with Ibn Battuta s trail (Category: Breaking News)
- New employment scheme with Saudi Arabia sparks hope among Sri Lankan workers (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka looks to attract Saudi investment in tourism, energy (Category: Breaking News)
- Saudi Arabia launches skill verification program in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Three Israeli hostages mistakenly killed by Israeli soldiers in Gaza were shot dead while holding a white cloth, an Israeli military official says. The official said the case was “against our rules of engagement” and an investigation was happening at the “highest level”. The hostages – Yotam Haim, 28, Samer Talalka, 22, and Alon Shamriz, […]
- Hopes for ceasefire in Gaza falter ahead of Ramadan (Category: Breaking News)
- Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri killed in Beirut blast (Category: Breaking News)
- Israeli forces pushing into south Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- WHO says Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital a death zone, as hundreds leave (Category: Breaking News)
Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah has died at 86. “With great sadness and sorrow, we – the Kuwaiti people, the Arab and Islamic nations, and the friendly peoples of the world – mourn the late His Highness the emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, who passed away to his Lord […]
- Kuwaiti leader Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed dies aged 86 (Category: Breaking News)
- Kuwaiti leader Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed dies aged 86 (Category: Breaking News)
- Political turmoil in Kuwait as emir dissolves parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Kuwait parliament dissolved by royal decree again (Category: Breaking News)
Kuwait's leader Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah has died at the age of 86, Kuwaiti state TV announced.The post Kuwaiti leader Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed dies aged 86 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Kuwaiti leader Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed dies aged 86 (Category: Breaking News)
- Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf dies at 86, Sheikh Meshaal named successor (Category: Breaking News)
- Political turmoil in Kuwait as emir dissolves parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Kuwait s new emir Sheikh Mishal sworn in, highlights importance of accountability (Category: Breaking News)
Major General Harendra Peiris of Gajaba Regiment has been appointed the Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Army with effect from today (December16).The post Major General Harendra Peiris appointed as new Army Chief of Staff appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Maj. Gen. Harendra Pieris appointed new Chief of Staff of Army (Category: Breaking News)
- New Chief of Staff appointed to Sri Lanka Army (Category: Breaking News)
- New Chief of Staff appointed to Sri Lanka Army (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Army appoints new Chief of Staff (Category: Breaking News)
Former Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa says that a commission should be appointed to investigate the incidents of harassment experienced by Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) members during the ‘Aragalaya’ protest movement last year.The post Mahinda Rajapaksa says Commission should be appointed to investigate atrocities committed behind ‘Aragalaya’ appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri...
- Mahinda says SLPP members were harassed behind false front of Aragalaya (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka`s Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission to commence official sessions next week (Category: Breaking News)
- President Nominates Members To Two Commissions (Category: Breaking News)
- President appoints one man Commission to probe University student's death (Category: Breaking News)
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- President reveals plans to transform Horton Plains into premier destination for high-end tourists (Category: Breaking News)
- President on observation tour of Horton Plains National Park (Category: Breaking News)
- President instructs officials to purchase a kilo of paddy at a guaranteed price of Rs.100 (Category: Breaking News)
- President emphasizes importance of youth participation in finding solutions for current crisis (Category: Breaking News)
Two persons, aged 42 and 52, were left injured in a shooting incident in Weligama area on Friday night (December 15).The post Two persons injured in shooting incident near fish stall in Weligama appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Two critically injured in shooting in Weligama (Category: Breaking News)
- Policeman killed, Sub-Inspector injured in shooting incident in Weligama (Category: Breaking News)
- Four persons injured in shooting incident in Kelaniya (Category: Breaking News)
- Policeman killed, another injured in shooting incident at Weligama (Category: Breaking News)
Rudy Giuliani, a longtime associate of former President Donald Trump, has been ordered to pay more than $148m (£116m) to two women over false claims they tampered with votes in 2020. A judge had already found Mr Giuliani liable of making defamatory claims about Georgia poll workers Ruby Freeman and her daughter Wandrea “Shaye” Moss. […]
- Trump liable for fraud, judge finds in New York civil case (Category: Breaking News)
- Donald Trump ordered to pay $83.3m for defaming E Jean Carroll (Category: Breaking News)
- Nikki Haley exits race but stops short of endorsing Trump (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump seeks to dismiss election interference charges (Category: Breaking News)
to growth, led by agriculture appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka’s economy to shrink by 2% in 2023, Central Bank says (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Economy suffers worst contraction in 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka central bank chief: monetary policy transmission still incomplete (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s economy shrinks 11.8% in second-worst performance (Category: Breaking News)
Pakistan have made a watchful start in response to Australia’s strong first innings total in Perth in the opening Test as they went into stumps at 132/2, still trailing by 355 runs. Pakistan’s openers started off in sedate fashion in the post lunch session with both Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique seeing off the tricky period […]
- Australia fight back after early jitters (Category: Breaking News)
- Warner, Marsh hit sparkling tons as Australia post 367 (Category: Breaking News)
- England ride on Woakes brilliance to edge out Day 1 honours (Category: Breaking News)
- Cummins three-fer swings the MCG Test back towards Australia (Category: Breaking News)
On a day when 19 wickets fell in total, India managed to get into the driver’s seat on the back of Deepti Sharma’s incredible spell that yielded 5/7, and earned them a 292-run first innings lead. With spin dominating the day’s play completely, the tone was set early in the day when Sophie Ecclestone accounted […]
- Deepti, Vastrakar complete rout of England (Category: Breaking News)
- India take control after day of batting dominance (Category: Breaking News)
- Kohli, Gill hundreds power India to 390 (Category: Breaking News)
- Jaiswal sparkles as India nose ahead (Category: Breaking News)
The Special Annual Convention of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) will be held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, this afternoon (December 15).The post Annual Convention of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna to be held in Colombo appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top
- SLPP National Convention gets underway (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Marxist party expands its Central Committee (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka: SLFPs annual convention to be held at Temple Trees (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese Communist Party and SLPP hold joint seminar on governance (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's Court of Appeal has ordered that the retirement age of specialist doctors in public service be extended to 63 years.The post Sri Lanka Court orders to extend government specialist doctors’ retirement age to 63 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top
- Court orders to extend govt specialist doctors retirement age to 63 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka issued Gazette with interim provisions amending the compulsory retirement age of doctors (Category: Breaking News)
- Health Ministry decided to extend retirement age of specialist doctors, court told (Category: Breaking News)
- Health Ministry confirms decision to extend retirement age of specialist doctors (Category: Breaking News)
Sanath Jayasuriya has been appointed Sri Lanka Cricket's full-time "cricket consultant" for a year. In this role, he will oversee both players and coaches working at SLC's high performance centre in Khettarama, will be engaged in "individual skill development strategies" for players, and will monitor coaching staff as well.The post Sanath Jayasuriya appointed Sri Lanka’s cricket consultant f...
- Sanath Jayasuriya appointed as Cricket Consultant to SLC (Category: Breaking News)
- Sanath Jayasuriya gets cricket consultant role at SLC (Category: Breaking News)
- Sanath Jayasuriya to be appointed as cricket consultant? (Category: Breaking News)
- Sanath Jayasuriya appointed Sri Lanka s tourism brand ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
A captain’s knock from Suryakumar Yadav and a clinical bowling performance saw India hammer South Africa by 106 runs in the third T20I against South Africa at the Wanderers, Johannesburg on Thursday (December 14). The result meant that the T20I series ended at 1-1 after the opening game was washed out due to incessant rain. […]
- Suryakumar’s 83 pulls one back for India (Category: Breaking News)
- Shamsi, Hendricks architects of South Africa’s 1-0 lead (Category: Breaking News)
- South Africa go 1-0 up after another pace-inflicted demolition act (Category: Breaking News)
- All-round Tryon powers South Africa to crucial win (Category: Breaking News)
Speaking at a news conference held at the Presidential Media Centre (PMC) under the theme ‘Collective path to a Stable Country,’ today (14) State Minister for Finance Shehan Semasinghe said that work on more than 200 development projects, initiated with foreign aid but halted midway, are set
Scientists now have good numbers to describe the true scale of the world’s biggest iceberg, A23a. Satellite measurements show the frozen block has a total average thickness of just over 280m (920ft). Combined with its known area of 3,900 sq km (1,500 sq miles), this gives a volume of roughly 1,100 cubic km and a […]
- Kenneth Eugene Smith faces first nitrogen execution in US after losing last-minute appeals (Category: Breaking News)
- Huge ancient city found in the Amazon (Category: Breaking News)
- House votes to impeach homeland security secretary Alejandro Mayorkas (Category: Breaking News)
- Gunmen storm Ecuador television studio live on air (Category: Breaking News)
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