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by Rajan Philips The attempted assassination of Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has sent shivers down western spines. In a rare moment of unity, both Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin condemned the shooting. The identity of the arrested shooter has not been made public, but he is believed to be a 71 year old poet […]
- Trump Guilty! And Anniversary Blues (Category: Breaking News)
- Is Trump Likely To Be The Next American President? (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump again? God forbid (Category: Breaking News)
- Spotlight on SCOTUS: Trump and the Political System on Trial in the US (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Shades Of An Undead Past appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Doorway 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Kurundi: A Runway To ’56? (Category: Breaking News)
- From Absurdities To Atrocities, Again? (Category: Breaking News)
- Still, The Mirage (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Western Discontents, Modi’s New India, And Sri Lankan Anniversaries appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Is Trump Likely To Be The Next American President? (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump Guilty! And Anniversary Blues (Category: Breaking News)
- A Democracy Like No Other: Learning From Trump (Category: Breaking News)
- A Democracy Like No Other: Learning From Trump (Category: Breaking News)
Leading Sri Lankan Political party, National People's Power (NPP) has issued its official message for May Day.The post May Day Message of the National People’s Power appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- JVP’s message for International Workers’ Day 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- May Day message of the JVP (Category: Breaking News)
- May Day message of the JVP (Category: Breaking News)
- Instead of seeking National reconciliation Rajapaksa regime is sytematically dismantling Tamil N... (Category: Breaking News)
AirAsia Consulting is planning further engagement with the International Finance Corp (IFC) which is mandated to advise the Sri Lanka Government on the divestiture of SriLankan Airlines Ltd (SAL). The consultancy was responding to news report on AirAsia being among six bidders for Sri Lanka’s
- AirAsia and FitsAir among bidders for Sri Lanka’s national carrier (Category: Breaking News)
- AirAsia and FitsAir among bidders for SriLankan Airlines (Category: Breaking News)
- Indigo commences direct flights between Mumbai-Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Church puts faith in God to ensure justice over Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
At least six people were unaccounted for and presumed dead after a large cargo ship heading to Sri Lanka crashed into a pillar of a bridge in Baltimore on Tuesday morning, causing it to collapse. A total of eight workers who were fixing potholes on Baltimor’s Francis Scott Key Bridge fell into the Patapsco River […]
- Sri Lanka launches probe over cargo on ship which crashed in Baltimore (Category: Breaking News)
- Cricketer Lahiru Thirimanna injured in accident (Category: Breaking News)
- Students protest after boy dies following Thirukkovil marathon (Category: Breaking News)
- Accomplished equestrian Mathilda Karlsson (Category: Breaking News)
By Prof. M.W. Amarasiri de Silva The surge in unregistered medical practitioners practising allopathic medicine and Ayurvedic, homeopathy, and indigenous medicines has become a growing concern in Sri Lanka, particularly in rural areas and low-income urban sectors as claimed by the GMOA. Estimates from various sources indicate a significant number, ranging from 50,000 to 80,000 […]
- CA permits SLMC and GMOA to intervene in Ayurveda doctors’ Writ (Category: Business)
- KOICA upgrades Korean medical clinic at Ayurveda Hospital (Category: Breaking News)
- Government initiates VAT exemption for Ayurvedic products and medicines to lower healthcare costs (Category: Breaking News)
- Siddhalepa Revered as the Best Ayurveda Company (Category: Breaking News)
Appreciation I cannot write much as I interacted with him only for a short period and did not keep in touch lately, yet I was saddened to read the news of him passing away. This is because during this short period I knew him, he left a lasting impression as someone who really cared for […]
- Former Minister Gamini Jayawickrama Perera passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Former Minister Gamini Jayawickrama Perera passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Former Minister Gamini Jayawickrama Perera passed away (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil Wickremesinghe Visits Former Minister Gamini Jayawickrama Perera (Category: Breaking News)
first touchdown in 50 years appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Private spacecraft lands on lunar surface; first U.S. moon landing since 1972 (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan’s ‘Moon Sniper’ makes historic lunar landing (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan makes history, becoming fifth country to land spacecraft on moon (Category: Breaking News)
- Chandrayaan-3, India’s Moon lander and rover (Category: Breaking News)
first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- CEB spokesman resigns from post over controversial remarks (Category: Breaking News)
- CEB to submit electricity tariffs reduction proposal to PUCSL today (Category: Breaking News)
- CEB spokesman resigns following outrage over comments (Category: Breaking News)
- CEB hands over proposal to reduce power tariffs (Category: Breaking News)
Two months after moving court against Sukesh Chandrashekhar, Sri Lanka born Bollywood star Jacqueline Fernandez has now filed a complaint with Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora alleging that the conman was harassing her and issuing threats from jail, The Indian Express reported. “I am a responsible citizen who has found herself inadvertently embroiled in a […]
- Sri Lankan born star Jacqueline Fernandez granted interim bail (Category: Breaking News)
- Jacqueline Fernandez named an accused in money laundering case (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan born Bollywood star Jacqueline Fernandez served notice by Delhi Police (Category: Breaking News)
- Conman bought house for Jacqueline Fernandez in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Be The Change You Want appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Renascence (Category: Breaking News)
- A Father For The Homeless & A Priest Of The Helpless (Category: Breaking News)
- What I Wish To See In The NPP (Category: Breaking News)
- Who Is Winning The Narrative (Category: Breaking News)
statement in Parliament appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- “We may contest elections separately but let us collaborate in nation-building endeavors” – Pres... (Category: Breaking News)
- President blames Sajith for crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Economy improving, VAT can be reduced – RW (Category: Breaking News)
- Government’s objective is to develop Sri Lanka as a thriving nation by 2048 (Category: Breaking News)
politics appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Complaint to CID from Sanath Nishantha’s wife Chamari Priyanka Perera (Category: Breaking News)
- Late State Minister Sanath Nishantha s wife to enter politics? (Category: Breaking News)
- Sanath Nishantha’s widow contemplates political career (Category: Breaking News)
- Sanath Nishantha’s wife ready to enter politics (Category: Breaking News)
In further vindication of England’s alternative (and aggressive) approach to Test cricket, Ben Stokes’s side secured a famous victory over India in Hyderabad on Sunday. England did so by overturning a first-innings deficit of 190 runs – second on the list of biggest deficits overturned to win a Test in India, behind India’s famous win […]
- Jaiswal sparkles as India nose ahead (Category: Breaking News)
- England fight back after Gill ton to leave Vizag Test tantalizingly poised (Category: Breaking News)
- Bumrah’s best establishes India’s dominance on Day 2 (Category: Breaking News)
- Gill, Rohit headline dominant second day for India in Dharamsala (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka star Chamari Athapaththu has won the ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year for 2023 after a stellar 12 months.The post Chamari Athapaththu won ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year for 2023 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Chamari Athapaththu back atop ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka captain quashes retirement speculation (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka register highest successful run chase in women’s ODI history (Category: Breaking News)
- Chamari Athapaththu is ICC Women’s Player of the Month for September 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Renascence appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The National People’s Power (NPP) (Category: Breaking News)
- Waging Peace! (Category: Breaking News)
- Jesus, Freedom, Democracy & Aragalaya (Category: Breaking News)
- Anatomy Of A Change; From Wijeweera’s JVP To AKD’s NPP (Category: Breaking News)
The Princess Royal had concluded her visit to Sri Lanka describing herself as the ‘eyes and ears’ of the monarchy, the British media reported. Anne is known for her busy work schedule and she said there was a need to ‘get out and find out what’s going on’. Her comments came at the end of […]
- Transgender woman Rikkie Valerie Kolle crowned Miss Netherlands (Category: Breaking News)
- Girl, 10, ‘marries’ boyfriend days before losing leukemia battle (Category: Breaking News)
- Al Pacino, 83, expecting his fourth child with 29-year-old girlfriend (Category: Breaking News)
- Australian work-from-home employee sacked for ‘not typing enough’ (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Intervention Or Flirtation: America’s Interest: Good Governance Or Economic Stability? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Ranil’s political ‘Trickonometry’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Fleas Dream Of Buying A New Dog (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil & Sajith Running Out Af Alternatives (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil Vs. AKD: Who Will Blink First? (Category: Breaking News)
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- Knee injury keeps Shakib out of SLPL (Category: Sports)
- ශකීබ් අල් හසන් පාර්ලිමේන්තුවට (Category: Sinhala)
- Bangladesh cricketer Shakib Al Hasan joins politics (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Gathering Storms Cloud On The Horizon; Military, Political, Strategic & Economic Uncertainties Abound appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Is It 1848 Again? Unrest This Time Is Global (Category: Breaking News)
- Threats To The Hegemony Of The US Dollar (Category: Breaking News)
- A Bleak Forecast For 2024 & Beyond: Politics (Security), Economics & Military (Category: Breaking News)
- Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping & Joe Biden (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post A Common Presidential Candidate From A Fractured Tamil Identity? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Caste Is Alive & Well In Jaffna: Nayanmarkattu Hospital Perspective (Category: Breaking News)
- Minorities Within Minorities Bullied Into Giving-Up Their Right To Convert & Be Converted Religion (Category: Breaking News)
- Boycott The Presidential Election Or Put Forward A Common Tamil Candidate? (Category: Breaking News)
- Disagreeing With One’s Community That Is Wrong Is A Duty (Category: Breaking News)
A Sri Lankan-origin pioneer of location-tracking technology has been appointed OBE in the King's New Year Honours.The post New Year Honours 2024: Sri Lankan-origin Tracking tech pioneer is appointed OBE appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lankan-origin tracking tech pioneer recognized in King s Honour List (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan born pioneer of location-tracking technology in King’s honours list (Category: Breaking News)
- English teacher in Sri Lanka Meyler honoured by Queen (Category: Business)
- British national living in SL in Queen's Birthday Honours List (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Acting IGP & Police Minister Have Woken Up From A Deep Sleep? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Lack of Common Sense Of A Time-Expired President (Category: Breaking News)
- The Malicious “Shafi Frame Up”: Will 2023 See The Guilty Being Punished? (Category: Breaking News)
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- The Curse Of JRJ Constitution Continues (Category: Breaking News)
As per directive issued by the Commissioner General of Excise, all wine shops and liquor sales outlets will remain closed on Christmas day (25 December) and Unduwap Full Moon Poya Day (26 December) However, all star-class hotels approved by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) with valid liquor licenses are permitted to sell liquor […]
- Operating hours of liquor stores, restaurants and bars revised (Category: Breaking News)
- Liquor stores to remain closed on December 25, 26 (Category: Breaking News)
- Blue Christmas for tipplers (Category: Breaking News)
- Liquor stores to remain closed on Christmas (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Sri Lankan Media Miserably Failed To Cover Israeli Genocide In Gaza appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Sri Lanka Supports US War-Mongers Against Houthis (Category: Breaking News)
- Genocide Of Palestinian Began Since 1948 (Category: Breaking News)
- ICJ Ruling On Israeli Genocide In Gaza; Stopped Short Of Ordering A Ceasefire (Category: Breaking News)
- Isn’t It Time For Sri Lanka To Expel Israelis? (Category: Breaking News)
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- Chamari Athapaththu reacts after going unsold at WPL 2024 auction (Category: Breaking News)
- Warriorz name Athapaththu as Bell’s replacement for WPL 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- WPL 2024 auction: Athapaththu, Dottin among 165 players in the pool (Category: Breaking News)
- WPL 2024- UP Warriorz rope in Chamari Athapaththu as replacement player (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Reconciliation Process Requires Fairness & Equal Treatment appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Credibility gap grows to the detriment of national reconciliation (Category: Breaking News)
- Weaponising Of The Law (Category: Breaking News)
- People’s Continued Trust In Government Requires Equitable Governance (Category: Breaking News)
- People’s Continued Trust In Government Requires Equitable Governance (Category: Breaking News)
by Jehan Perera Minorities for the most part live in some apprehension of the power of the majority. At their worst, majorities can inflict violence on minorities, such as in the form of riots. While minorities may resist, they tend to be at the receiving end. In democracies, minorities will invariably face the problem of […]
- Reconciliation Process Requires Fairness & Equal Treatment (Category: Breaking News)
- Selective targeting not law’s purpose (Category: Breaking News)
- Constitutional Council: Still no finality (Category: Breaking News)
- Achieving national unity and reconciliation requires multi-partisan consultations and acceptance... (Category: Breaking News)
A rampant Bangladesh edged closer to a series lead in Sylhet after New Zealand suffered a collapse with the bat in the run-chase on the fourth day. Taijul Islam was the star man for the home side as he picked up four wickets to reduce New Zealand to 113/7, before stumps were called early as […]
- Bangladesh edge ahead despite Williamson 104 (Category: Breaking News)
- New Zealand equalise series after thrilling run-chase (Category: Breaking News)
- Advantage Bangladesh after Shanto ton (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh hit back with spin on 15-wicket day (Category: Breaking News)
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