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[…]The post An Efficient Train System Should Be The Number One Public Transport Priority appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Derailment disrupts train services on coastal line (Category: Breaking News)
- Derailment disrupts railway operations on Up-country Line (Category: Breaking News)
- Train derailment causes coastal line delays (Category: Breaking News)
- Derailment disrupts Indian Pacific services (Category: Western Australia)
Sri Lanka's President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, asserted that the nation’s economy is experiencing robust growth due to the government’s initiatives.The post Sri Lanka’s President says Government initiatives drive robust economic growth appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News
- Sri Lanka President Ranil delivers Government’s policy statement in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka expects 1.8% Economic growth in 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Government’s objective is to develop Sri Lanka as a thriving nation by 2048 (Category: Breaking News)
- President blames Sajith for crisis (Category: Breaking News)
by SALIYA WEERAKOON and Prof. ALEX LIN CHEE LOK In 1914, Cambridge-educated D. R Wijewardena, arguably one of the most recognised entrepreneurs in the country, bought the Sinhala daily Dinamina. History also records that he purchased the English daily, Ceylon Daily News, in 1917. Consequently
- Sri Lanka’s online regulations highlight restrictions sweeping South Asia (Category: Breaking News)
- US backs Lankan journalists vis-a-vis Online Safety law (Category: Breaking News)
- Champika pours out more details about latest sugar scam (Category: Breaking News)
- NMSJ asks for postponement of debate on Online Safety Bill, fresh consultations (Category: Breaking News)
Inspirational stories of Shirley Jayawardana By Zanita Careem Women are the largest untapped reservoir of talent in the world, a statement made by Hilary Clinton that packs quite a punch. It’s obvious that women face many challenges when it comes to establishing them or growing their own business. Shirley Jayawardana has broken the glass ceiling […]
- To recognise and reward Women Entrepreneur (Category: Breaking News)
- Women can play a significant role in fostering digital and green economy – President (Category: Breaking News)
- WCIC Awards to recognise and honour exceptional women entrepreneurs across Sri Lanka and SAARC r... (Category: Breaking News)
- Khalida, young entrepreneur plays colours and textures (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Minorities Within Minorities Bullied Into Giving-Up Their Right To Convert & Be Converted Religion appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Suppressing Free Speech & Religious Freedom By Labelling Them Hate Speech (Category: Breaking News)
- Minorities Within Minorities Bullied Into Giving-Up Their Right To Convert & Be Converted: A Res... (Category: Breaking News)
- My Jaffna Is No Longer My Jaffna (Category: Breaking News)
- Money In Weakening Our Rights: Government Competing With Evangelicals (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Army Bigwigs Have Made Shameful Attempts To Bury The Truth appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Jobs for another 400 rehabilitated LTE cadres (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. To Reintegrate Over 400 LTTE Members To Society (Category: Breaking News)
- 400 rehabilitated LTTE cadres to be released (Category: Breaking News)
- The Innocent Need Not Fear The Law – Impartial Law, That Is: Australia’s Example (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post CB To Launch A Diagnostic Audit Of Sri Lankan Banks; “Physician, Heal Thyself”! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Central Banks Have A Critical Role To Play During Times Of Financial Crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Ministry Of Finance, Economic Stabilization & National Policies (Category: Breaking News)
- Banks, Fitch Ratings, NPLs & Impairments! (Category: Breaking News)
- Banks, Fitch Ratings, NPLs & Impairments! (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Will Subramanian Swami‘s Visit Revive Racist Politics? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Indian-Israeli Involvement In Sri Lanka Is A Disaster (Category: Breaking News)
- Cremating Muslim Covid Dead Bodies; Sri Lanka Is Right – Whole World Is Wrong? (Category: Breaking News)
- Cremating Muslim Covid Dead Bodies; Sri Lanka Is Right – Whole World Is Wrong? (Category: Breaking News)
- Cremating Muslim Covid Dead Bodies; Sri Lanka Is Right – Whole World Is Wrong? (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Is Unelected President Ranil A Vicious Hypocrite? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Why Did Ruwan Exonerate NTJ Leader Zahran? (Category: Breaking News)
- Any Dealing With President Who Lacks Legitimacy Is Political Suicide (Category: Breaking News)
- Are BASL & Media Acting In Cahoots To Promote Ranil? (Category: Breaking News)
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Any Dealing With President Who Lacks Legitimacy Is Political Suicide appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Is Unelected President Ranil A Vicious Hypocrite? (Category: Breaking News)
- Are BASL & Media Acting In Cahoots To Promote Ranil? (Category: Breaking News)
- Should Aragalaya Consider A Political Movement Led By Nagananda, Fonseka & Hirunika? (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil’s Mythical Access To Global Finance & Political Longevity Is Media Creation (Category: Breaking News)
[…] The post Sri Lanka’s RTI ‘Up In The Air’ In 2021? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Sri Lanka’s RTI ‘Up In The Air’ In 2021? (Category: Breaking News)
- Appellants Asked To Give Affidavits To The RTI Commission As First Step To Prosecution Under RTI... (Category: Breaking News)
- RTI Commission Directs Information Release On Massive Marine Damage Caused By The X-Press Pearl ... (Category: Breaking News)
- RTI Commission Orders People’s Bank To Release Information (Category: Breaking News)
[…] The post Sri Lanka’s RTI ‘Up In The Air’ In 2021? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Sri Lanka’s RTI ‘Up In The Air’ In 2021? (Category: Breaking News)
- Appellants Asked To Give Affidavits To The RTI Commission As First Step To Prosecution Under RTI... (Category: Breaking News)
- RTI Commission Directs Information Release On Massive Marine Damage Caused By The X-Press Pearl ... (Category: Breaking News)
- RTI Commission Orders People’s Bank To Release Information (Category: Breaking News)
On Friday (7) afternoon, the eve of provincial council elections in three provinces, a certain gathering took place at 101, Rosmead Place, which houses the corporate offices of Democratic National Alliance (DNA) National List Parliamentarian, Tiran Alles. Consultations that lasted for hours
- Towards impunity and democratic erosion (Category: Business)
- Monsoons and elections (Category: Business)
- Election fever grips as political parties begin campaigning (Category: Business)
- Outside conspiracies will not be allowed – Mahinda (Category: Business)
;s sporting highs were tempered by news that a Syrian runner was expelled from the ...
- Bolt ready to prove 2012 naysayers wrong (Category: Business)
- Imperious Bolt blazes to sprint double-double (Category: Business)
- Bolt eyes 9.7s at 100m in Ostrava (Category: Business)
- Olympic legends back Blake to upset Bolt (Category: Business)
By Hilde Haraldstad Norwegian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Freedom of speech is a cornerstone of democracy. In 2008, we celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Declaration establishes freedom of expression as a fundamental right. Freedom of expression is recognized as a fundamental right because it is essential for the ...
- Sri Lankan media rights group files court challenge after government blocks 5 websites (Category: Breaking News)
- UN insists on freedom of expression in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- LLRC backs Right to Information law (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka media slam arson on news agency (Category: Breaking News)
Since the end of its civil war against the ruthless Tamil Tigers (LTTE) in 2009, the Sri Lankan regime’s own reputation for ruthlessness has grown. At its heart are the three Rajapaksa brothers – President Mahinda, defence secretary Gotabhaya (“Gota”) and Economic Development Minister Basil - controlling a formidable military force that has quashed all resistance ...
- Rajapakse banks on Blake’s diplomatic speak in US war crimes case (Category: Breaking News)
- Media rights groups concerned over threat to Frederica (Category: Breaking News)
- Jobs, Lies And Audio Tapes (Category: Breaking News)
- What does the US know about alleged Sri Lankan war crimes? (Category: Breaking News)
By M.S.Shah Jahan Super slim Kate-Catherine Elizabeth Middleton, 29, the princess-to-be has a worry over her engagement ring with Ratnapura sapphire. Kate has slimmed down so much that she had to shrink her famous engagement ring to fit her finger...
- Ceylon Sapphires glitter with the Royal Wedding. (Category: Breaking News)
- Britain Agog With Royal Wedding Announcement (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka gifts sapphire hair pin to Kate (Category: Breaking News)
- Massive film series has successful run (Category: Breaking News)
"When there are many challenges because of past political blunders, the post-war government is concerned mainly about safeguarding the military victory gained resolutely in 2009 and the resultant popularity" By Dr. S. Narapalasingam According to recent media reports, the Indian...
- Sinhala symbols, war, peace and ethnic reconciliation in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sinhala Symbols, War, Peace And Ethnic Reconciliation In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Why Are The Structural Changes Necessary? (Category: Breaking News)
- Harmonizing our multi ethnic multi religious society without polarization is the way forward (Category: Breaking News)
By Dr.A.R.M.Imtiyaz [Abstract: Symbols are emotional and they play significant role in all aspect of human communities, including electoral politics. Symbols are deadly in nature because they can provoke deadly violence and war crimes. In Sri Lanka, Sinhala politician and...
- Sinhala symbols, war, peace and ethnic reconciliation in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sinhala Symbols, War, Peace And Ethnic Reconciliation In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Fragile State Policy & The Rise Of Muslim Extremism In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Lions’ and the ‘Tigers’ of Sovereign Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
By Frederica Jansz If ever there was an award winning con artist in the making first prize must indeed go to Wimal Weerawansa. Of course the political kingpin; able to pull strings, influence the UPFA administration, give employment to close...
- The Biggest Con Artist Of Our Time (Category: Breaking News)
- Weerawansa creates medical history: Fasting unto death while being on a saline drip (Category: Breaking News)
- Is there a ‘next time’ violence? (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposed all-party govt: Prez wins support from unexpected quarters (Category: Breaking News)
By Frederica Jansz If ever there was an award winning con artist in the making first prize must indeed go to Wimal Weerawansa. Of course the political kingpin; able to pull strings, influence the UPFA administration, give employment to close associates at government institutions in mere seconds and to remove them, can only function as ...
- Wimal: The Biggest Con Artist Of Our Time (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil Asks For Leadership For Another Year (Category: Breaking News)
- The Govt.’s ‘Independents’ & The Vote On The Opposition’s NCMs (Category: Breaking News)
- Weerawansa creates medical history: Fasting unto death while being on a saline drip (Category: Breaking News)
A long time ago, there was a witty column in a Sinhala newspaper that captured the best news headlines of the week and tagged them with its own pithy comments. Today, if that column was there, some of it would go like this. We can’t sacrifice our sovereignty for the sake of 150 million dollars. ...
- EU Subsidy cut has had little impact on Sri Lankan garments - Government officials (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Savaged (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Losing GSP+ And What It Means (Category: Breaking News)
- Apparel sector to lose USD 494 million if Sri Lanka loses GSP (Category: Breaking News)
By Emil van der Poorten A daily newspaper of June 1st had a screaming, front-page banner headline that read, “Cricket Board third most corrupt institution in Sri Lanka.” Headlines of this kind are hardly a rarity in our ‘land like no other,’ however what distinguished this particular
- Sport Ministry Secretary appointed as authority to SLC (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka appoints a National Sports Selection Committee (Category: Breaking News)
- New resolutions for sports in 2012! (Category: Business)
- Glory Days Predicted For SLC (Category: Breaking News)
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