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New laws contemplated by the government appears to have caused much concern among Opposition political parties for obvious reasons. The constitutionality of the proposed Broadcasting Authority Bill is expected to be challenged in the Supreme Court. The whole process of law making raised quite a stir in the wake of the recent shocking Supreme Court […]
- Opp. alleges Prez intends to bring media under his thumb, roll back election map (Category: Breaking News)
- GL urges AG to ensure compliance with SC recommendations before Speaker certifies Online Safety ... (Category: Breaking News)
- GL frowns on Prez downplaying importance of elections before judges (Category: Breaking News)
- Herath accuses President of using SLPP as rubber stamp in Parliament to pass draconian laws (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Political Robber Barons Fear The Rejuvenated ‘Aragala’ Spirit! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Politics & Death Of Sanath Nishantha: Some Sombre Lessons & Reflections (Category: Breaking News)
- Calm Before The Storm! Aragalaya -’22 Has Rested Enough!!! (Category: Breaking News)
- Evaluation Of Aragalaya (Category: Breaking News)
- With Impunity Remaining Normalised, What Hope For Sri Lanka? (Category: Breaking News)
Karim Benzema is to leave Real Madrid after 14 years at the club. The Ballon d’Or-winning striker, who joined the Spanish giants from Lyon in 2009, will depart on a free transfer when the season ends. Benzema, who had a year left on his contract, is set to move to Saudi Arabia after receiving a […]
- Ronaldo urges more big names to make Saudi move (Category: Breaking News)
- Blues bid £105.6m for Enzo Fernandez (Category: Breaking News)
- Wales captain retires from football aged 33 (Category: Breaking News)
- Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr until 2025 (Category: Breaking News)
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- Video: Cabraal-missile is stronger than Indian Agni-V missile (Category: Video)
- Video: Dambulla Mosque controversy could have been solved peacefully (Category: Video)
- Video: Sajith issuing misleading statements - Tissa (Category: Video)
- Video: No need for permission - Sajith (Category: Video)
[…]The post B.H. Abdul Hameed’s Book: A Wayfarer On The Airwaves – An Anthropological Journey appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- ‘Due Impartiality’ Should Be Our Top Most Objective In Regulating The Broadcasting Sector (Category: Breaking News)
- Music Traditions Of The Muslims In Sri Lanka: A Razor-Sharp Documentary Of Empathy & Compassion (Category: Breaking News)
- The Rhythmic Rebel: Austin Munasinghe’s Mark On Sri Lankan Soundscapes (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka is not a free country says Freedom House (Category: Breaking News)
The ICC announced the list of match officials that will take charge of the World Test Championship Final between Australia and India at The Oval, starting June 7. Chris Gaffaney of New Zealand and Richard Illingworth of England will be the on-field umpires at The Oval for the marquee clash between Australia and India. They […]
- SRI LANKA START IN A HURRY | Sporting Life - Cricket News | Live Scorecards, Friends Provident t20 (Category: Breaking News)
- Murali taking final bow (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka and India ends in draw (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka ahead on Day 4 of the final Test against India (Category: Breaking News)
NEW DELHI: A UAE free economic zone invited Indian companies on Thursday to expand operations into the region, as the Gulf state tries to attract investors from South Asia’s largest economy with new opportunities. Economic ties between India and the UAE received a major boost when their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement came into force in […]
- A Dubai model Free Trade Zone planned (Category: Breaking News)
- Dubai-Lanka trade exchange hit AED 1.3 b in 2010 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka plans Dubai-model free zone (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka’s Consul General in UAE and Hamriyah Free Zone Authority discuss partnerships (Category: Business)
[…]The post Mother’s Day & Rights Of Women appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- President Should Be Responsible! (Category: Breaking News)
- What Is Wrong With The President’s Vision & Mission? (Category: Breaking News)
- Australian Referendum & Human Rights (Category: Breaking News)
- Define Your Terms, Please (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Liberal Or Edible Economics: Global Disorder Worst In A Century appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Liberalism, capitalism & The Hungry Masses: “Edible Economics” Will Need To Restrain Choices (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump-Ramasamy Ticket GOP’s Best Bet In 2024; US Events Will Affect The Whole World (Category: Breaking News)
- Why Yuan Can’t Replace Dollar As The Global Currency (Category: Breaking News)
- Why Yuan Can’t Replace Dollar As The Global Currency (Category: Breaking News)
by Sanath Nanayakkare State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon said on Tuesday that Sri Lanka Navy will undertake the task of mapping out an essential map for safe marine navigation for ocean-going ships sailing in Sri Lankan waters. “Many countries require merchant ships to have these maps on board for safe navigation when they […]
- Justice Minister alleges NARA causes massive revenue losses, opposes remedial measures (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to amend National Hydrology Act to boost revenue through electronic navigation charts (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. sets up National Hydrographic Office, clears the way for further developments in the field (Category: Breaking News)
- Magampura takes its place in maritime maps of the world - President (Category: Breaking News)
Terrorist Iqbal alias Bali Khayara, who was a member of Al-Qaeda and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Khayara group, was killed in a police encounter near Fateh Moor, in Dera Ismail Khan, police officials confirmed. Iqbal was one of the most wanted terrorists, and the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab police had announced a reward of Rs. 10.5 million […]
- Pakistan police kill most-wanted terrorist involved in SL cricket team attack (Category: Breaking News)
- British Muslim leader cites forced cremation in Sri Lanka unacceptable (Category: Breaking News)
- British Muslim leader cites forced cremation in Sri Lanka unacceptable (Category: Breaking News)
- බංග්ලාදේශ ලෝක කුසලාන කණ්ඩායම නම් කෙරේ - ප්රබලයෙක් ඉවතට (Category: Sinhala)
Terrorist Iqbal alias Bali Khayara, who was involved in the 2009 attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore, has been killed in a Police encounter in Pakistan. Iqbal was a member of Al-Qaeda and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Khayara group. He was killed in a Police encounter near Fateh Moor in Dera Ismail […]
- Bangladesh include Mosaddek Hossain in their squad for first Test against Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- BASL concerned over Ranil’s attack on Saliya Pieris (Category: Breaking News)
- Individual killed in another shooting incident (Category: Breaking News)
- Notorious drug dealer shot dead in Minuwangoda (Category: Breaking News)
The detention of a Japanese employee of drugmaker Astellas Pharma in China involves espionage, Beijing’s new ambassador to Tokyo, Wu Jianghao, alleged on Friday. Responding to questions from reporters at the Japan National Press Club, Wu said: “The core of this incident is that it is a spy incident that touches on China’s national security. […]
- Cherishing China! (Category: Business)
- Top Chinese official arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Business)
- SL-China sign 16 agreements (Category: Business)
- Japan Ocean Policy Vows Tougher Security Amid China Threat (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Scamming The Gestapo Church, Or Being Sound Christian Witness appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Andrew Sujeevan, Anglican Johnian Punished By A Corrupt Theocratic Church (Category: Breaking News)
- Lying About Age Of Protestant Mission Schools: Is Age Quality? (Category: Breaking News)
- Minorities Within Minorities Bullied Into Giving-Up Their Right To Convert & Be Converted Religion (Category: Breaking News)
- Mother’s Day & Rights Of Women (Category: Breaking News)
From the end of the 1980s towards the beginning of 1990s, in our region (Azad Kashmir), a storm erupted in newspapers, TV, mosques, schools, colleges, cities, markets, and villages. There were chants, songs, processions, Mujahideens, prisoners, killers, dacoits, Kalashnikovs, camps, training, Vigo cars, double-door vehicles, agencies etc. etc., it appeared as if Kashmir’s independence is […]
- J-K on progressive path as ground situation changed after abrogation of Article 370 (Category: Breaking News)
- They can file a charge posthumously against Jawaharlal Nehru too (Category: Breaking News)
- Asia’s largest tulip garden in Srinagar attracts record visitors; expected to beat earlier records (Category: Breaking News)
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- The Accuser & The Accused; Is Suresh Sallay In The Cross Hairs Of A Witch Hunt? (Category: Breaking News)
- Nothing ‘Holistic’ About The Romesh De Silva Constitutional Draft Or The Millions Spent By ‘Expe... (Category: Breaking News)
- The Women At Gates Of The Mahara Prison (Category: Breaking News)
- The Women At Gates Of The Mahara Prison (Category: Breaking News)
Kenyan police have exhumed 21 bodies near the coastal town of Malindi, as they investigate a preacher said to have told followers to starve to death. Dead children were among those exhumed, and police said they expected to find even more bodies. The shallow graves are in Shakahola forest, where 15 members of the Good […]
- Death toll in Pakistan mosque bombing crosses 87 (Category: Breaking News)
- Prince Harry makes sensational claims in memoir Spare (Category: Breaking News)
- Suspect held after five killed in attack at Colorado nightclub (Category: Breaking News)
- Nearly 40 pupils killed by militants in Uganda school attack (Category: Breaking News)
BBC reported that Kenyan police have exhumed 21 bodies near the coastal town of Malindi, as they investigate a preacher said to have told followers to starve to death. Dead children were among those exhumed, and police said they expected to find even more bodies.The shallow graves are in Shakahola forest, where 15 members of […]
- Twitter outage sees users told they are over daily tweet limit (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump arrives in Florida ahead of court appearance (Category: Breaking News)
- Three people dead after torrential rain in New Zealand (Category: Breaking News)
- Amsterdam bans cannabis in its red light district (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The Easter Attacks & A Game Of Thrones: The Master Mind, A Cover Up Investigation & AI appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Channel 4’s Easter Sunday: The IMF Descends Amid An Over The Horizon Operation Staring ‘Sonic-So... (Category: Breaking News)
- Gota Back In The USA & A Chilling Killing: Welcome To 2023 A (Virtual) Realty In A Post-Truth Wo... (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF, Sri Lanka’s Resource Curse & Privatization Of The Central Bank (Category: Breaking News)
- A French Spring Amid IMF Mission Creep: Ranil Tangoes In Paris As Macron Pivots To BRICS (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka expects China to support its effort to restructure debts and help it begin repaying its obligations, according to the nation’s central bank governor.The post China will support Sri Lanka’s debt rework, says CBSL governor appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring: China expected to inform its support to IMF today (Category: Breaking News)
- China tells IMF willing to take constructive part in debt talks (Category: Breaking News)
- China’s EXIM bank offers Sri Lanka debt extension – report (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to announce debt restructuring strategy in April – Central Bank Governor (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy If there is one aspect of the Sri Lankan system that needs to be applauded but is not acknowledged by critics, whether nearer home or overseas, it is this. It may also be the reason why no government in the country has known enough to alter the status quo, and make […]
- Spotlight sought on urgent human rights challenges in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- AI calls for transparency on IMF deal with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- UN concerned over arrest of Muslim women in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- EU tells Sri Lanka to suspend the PTA (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized during an interview organized by Harvard University on the 24th, through Zoom technology, that Sri Lanka’s access to the growing Indian and African markets should not be disrupted by any big power rivalry or conflictThe post Sri Lanka’s access to growing Indian & African markets cannot be disrupted – President Ranil appeared fir...
- Sri Lanka will not allow anything harmful to India’s security – President Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- Fearing political pressure, Sri Lanka president wants to avoid trade integrations with India (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to establish International Trade Office to deal with International Trade Negotiations (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says ‘this is our last chance to forge ahead’ (Category: Breaking News)
A popular Zimbabwe preacher who has links with a pastor in Sri Lanka, has denied allegations of corruption after he was accused of gold-smuggling. Issuing a lengthy statement, Presidential Envoy and preacher Uebert Angel, said that the allegations in an Al Jazeera documentary was part of a well-crafted ploy to trap the Ambassador and tarnish […]
- Zimbabwe preacher linked to Sri Lankan pastor stripped of title (Category: Breaking News)
- Zimbabwe preacher with links to Sri Lankan “prophet” accused of gold-smuggling (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahinda’s links with Ubert and Jerome likely to be probed (Category: Breaking News)
- New conditions for long term residence visa for foreign investors (Category: Breaking News)
Russia has struck a deal with neighbouring Belarus to station tactical nuclear weapons on its territory, President Vladimir Putin says. Putin made the announcement on Saturday as tensions grow with the West over the Ukraine war and as some Russian commentators speculate about possible nuclear strikes. The deal with Belarus would not violate nuclear nonproliferation […]
- N. Korea threatens to build more nukes, cites U.S. hostility (Category: USA, New Mexico)
- N. Korea threatens to build more nukes, cites U.S. hostility (Category: USA, New Mexico)
- N. Korea threatens to build more nukes, cites U.S. hostility (Category: USA, New Mexico)
- N. Korea threatens to build more nukes, cites U.S. hostility (Category: USA, New Mexico)
The 95th awards by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for 2022 films were on March 12 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The event was produced by Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss. Nominations were announced on January 24. BBC had much on the awards ceremony and awards. The American film Everything, […]
- The King’s Speech Gets 12 Oscar Nominations (Category: Breaking News)
- Flashdance singer and actress Irene Cara dies aged 63 (Category: Breaking News)
- John Cena stuns Oscars viewers as he presents Best Costume Design Award while completely naked (Category: Breaking News)
- The 95th Academy Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday (Category: Breaking News)
At least three policemen have been suspended for using force against Aurat March participants and for hitting them with baton, following a scuffle between the two sides, a Pakistani newspaper has reported. After Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah took notice of the ncident, summoned, and reprimanded Islamabad Police Chief, the low-ranking officers were suspended hours later, […]
- Speeding trio nabbed (Category: South Australia)
- Cop faces assault charge (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Alpharetta Officer Suspended, Fined For Parking In Handicapped Space (Category: USA, Georgia)
- Speedster avoids jail (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
Thousands of protesters have returned to the centre of Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi, hours after riot police broke up crowds angered by a controversial Russian-style law. The new law would class non-government and media groups as “foreign agents” if they get more than 20% of their funding from abroad. Police arrested 66 people overnight, including a […]
- Georgia Pride festival in Tbilisi stormed by right-wing protesters (Category: Breaking News)
- Indonesia set to punish sex before marriage with jail time (Category: Breaking News)
- China diplomats leave UK over Manchester protester attack (Category: Breaking News)
- US, UK and Australia agree on nuclear submarine project (Category: Breaking News)
Media Release 08th March 2023 Sri Lanka Cricket on Tuesday (7 March 2023) felicitated the four Sri Lankan female officials who were elevated to the ICC Match Official panels following nominations made by Sri Lanka Cricket. Vanessa De Silva, Michell Pereira, Dedunu De Silva, and Nimali Perera were recognized during a ceremony held at the […]The post SLC felicitated the four Sri Lankan female ...
- Three Sri Lankan female match officials in the Women’s Asia Cup (Category: Sports)
- Murali to retire from international cricket after World Cup 2011 (Category: Breaking News)
- English encounter will be tough - Aravinda (Category: Breaking News)
- English encounter will be tough - Aravinda (Category: Breaking News)
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- Video: Cabraal-missile is stronger than Indian Agni-V missile (Category: Video)
- Video: Dambulla Mosque controversy could have been solved peacefully (Category: Video)
- Video: Sajith issuing misleading statements - Tissa (Category: Video)
- Video: No need for permission - Sajith (Category: Video)
Premier Li Keqiang told the head of the International Monetary Fund that China is open to participating in multilateral efforts to help heavily indebted nations “in a constructive manner,” China Central Television reported.The post China tells IMF willing to take constructive part in debt talks appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- China calls for joint efforts to ease Sri Lanka’s debt burden (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s talks with creditors ongoing, unaware of specific deals – IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF board poised to approve $2.9 billion Sri Lanka bailout (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF eyes creditor assurances as it prepares Sri Lanka visit (Category: Breaking News)
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