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The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) explored opportunities to further support Sri Lanka in achieving rights and choices for all citizens. UNFPA Asia Pacific Regional Director, Pio Smith, who is engaged on an official visit to Sri Lanka, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at Temple Trees. The meeting was marked by […]
- UNFPA to assist Sri Lanka in modernizing statistical system for transition to digital economy (Category: Breaking News)
- UNFPA helps offer integrated SRH and GBV services in Kilinochchi (Category: Breaking News)
- UNFPA regional Director to visit Sri Lanka to advance collaboration and support (Category: Breaking News)
- Medicine, equipment worth over USD 2.1 million handed over to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
SLNS Sayurala returned home today (29) after successfully participating in the multilateral naval exercise MILAN 2024. The naval exercise, hosted by the Indian Navy, was held from 19th to 27th February in the Visakhapatnam Port and in the Bay of Bengal, eastern seas of India. MILAN-2024 had been organized as two phases and the Harbour […]
- SLNS Sayurala leaves for India to take part in MILAN 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Two nabbed for illegal sea cucumber transport (Category: Breaking News)
- Navy builds Three Houses for Resettled Families in the North (Category: Breaking News)
- A Haul of Claymore Mines unearthed (Category: Breaking News)
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has approved to provide financial aid to police personnel facing legal issues pertaining to actions taken while performing their duties.
- 14-year-old boy fatally shot in Belmont Central (Category: USA, Illinois)
- 14-year-old boy fatally shot in Belmont Central (Category: USA, Illinois)
- 14-year-old boy fatally shot in Belmont Central (Category: USA, Illinois)
- 14-year-old boy fatally shot in Belmont Central (Category: USA, Illinois)
[…]The post Prasanna Ranatunga’s Misguided Claims, The JVP & The Tragedy Of The Black July Riots, 1983 appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- July 1983 Pogrom: The Black Week That Devastatingly Impacted Sri Lanka Forever (Category: Breaking News)
- 40 Years After The Anti-Tamil Pogrom Of July 1983: Root Causes Remain Unaddressed (Category: Breaking News)
- 40th Anniversary Of ‘Black July’ 1983 (Category: Breaking News)
- July 1983 Riot: A Spontaneous Racial Outburst Or Planned Pogrom Or Both? (Category: Breaking News)
Religious minorities in Pakistan, including Christians, Hindus, and Shia Muslims, also encounter discrimination and persecution, notably through the country’s blasphemy laws. Advocacy organizations representing Christians and Hindus, as well as other minority groups, criticize the electoral system, asserting its undemocratic nature and its marginalization of religious minorities from mainstream po...
- Persecution of Ahmadiyya community grows in Pakistan (Category: Breaking News)
- Atrocities on Pakistan’s Ahmadiyya minority continues: Report (Category: Breaking News)
- Atrocities on Pakistan’s Ahmadiyya minority continues: Report (Category: Breaking News)
- US-based Human Rights Commission expresses concerns over escalating attacks on Bangladeshi minor... (Category: Breaking News)
By Rathindra Kuruwita The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has significantly overestimated the cost of electricity production and transmission for 2024 and this is reflected in their estimated cost of production, says MP Gamini Waleboda, head of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Alleviating the Impact of the Economic Crisis. The overestimation is around Rs 140 billion, […]
- IRD’s inability has led govts. to extract unbearable taxes from professionals, honest people (Category: Breaking News)
- NFF accuses SLPP of causing irreversible damage to COPE (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB ready for painful reforms unlike Rajapaksas who only exploited divisions, says MP Hashim (Category: Breaking News)
- CEB to reduce workforce to 18,000 (Category: Breaking News)
The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, yesterday (28), confirmed during a conference organised by the Pathfinder Foundation that Sri Lanka had dispatched a navy ship to support anti-Houthi operations in the Red Sea, led by the United States. Chung mentioned that one of the cutters, previously donated by the US, had been deployed […]
- India lifts onion export ban for neighbour Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- UK, US pressure Lanka to repeal PTA (Category: Breaking News)
- WHO experts to visit Sri Lanka to help eliminate leprosy (Category: Breaking News)
- Country attracts more than 800,000 tourists by 8 August (Category: Breaking News)
In a welcome development in relation to Sri Lanka’s regional policy, some state functionaries of the Ranil Wickremesinghe regime have gone on record as having stated that Sri Lanka would be taking notable cognizance of India’s security concerns, going forward. This is as it should be. None of India’s immediate neighbours could afford to overlook […]
- Impact of security considerations on foreign policy crafting (Category: Breaking News)
- Baglay reiterates India’s commitment in line with ‘Neighbourhood First Policy’ (Category: Breaking News)
- India underscores inclusivity on 75th anniversary of Independence (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘The fascist threat’ and the South’s mounting travails (Category: Breaking News)
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Asia Pacific Regional Director Pio Smith is in Sri Lanka from yesterday (28) to Friday 01 March. During his visit, Smith will hold discussions with policymakers, government officials, civil society, and key partners to enhance collaboration at the national level and advocate for the rights of women and girls. Additionally, […]
- UNFPA appeals for $10.7 million to meet urgent needs of 2 million women and girls affected by Sr... (Category: Breaking News)
- UNFPA signs MoU with University of Colombo, hands over medical supplies to Health Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan provides USD 4.6 Mn to support Sri Lankan women and girls health (Category: Breaking News)
- One mother’s fight for a safe delivery: What it’s like to give birth in Lanka right now (Category: Breaking News)
SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka, is to be auctioned next week, Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva has said. The Minister has said that a new investor will be picked following a live auction on 5th March. Several SriLankan Airlines flights scheduled to leave from the Bandaranaike International […]
- Nimal ready to probe claims married women joined SriLankan (Category: Breaking News)
- Restructuring of SriLankan Airlines to be completed in 6 months (Category: Breaking News)
- New investor will get new planes for SriLankan Airlines (Category: Breaking News)
- Auctioning of SriLankan Airlines postponed (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Gaza: Creating Hell On Earth appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Putting Palestine In Perspective (Category: Breaking News)
- What Is Necessary In Gaza? Ceasefire Or Peace Keeping, Or Both? (Category: Breaking News)
- Israeli Right To Defend & Palestinian Right To Be Free (Category: Breaking News)
- From ‘Never Again’ To ‘Here Again’ – World’s Shameful Indifference To Israeli Impunity! (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Unity Fosters Inclusivity & Diversity Entails Celebration appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Reflecting Back On The Politics Of My Lifetime (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka – Nation Building, Devolution & The 13th Amendment – Part VI (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka – Nation Building, Devolution & The 13th Amendment (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP-NPP & Lankan Left Populism’s Lacunae & Lapses (Category: Breaking News)
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to arrive in Sri Lanka for the second review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program, which is scheduled to begin on March 07, 2024, according to State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe.The post IMF Team to conduct second review of Sri Lanka’s EFF program in March 2024 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News ...
- IMF second review of Sri Lanka s bailout package begins today (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF team in Colombo this week for first review of Extended Fund Facility (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF team to visit Sri Lanka for second EFF review (Category: Breaking News)
- First review of IMF’s Extended Fund Facility for Sri Lanka to commence today (Category: Breaking News)
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Sri Lanka announced the opening of the One Stop Centre in Kilinochchi offering comprehensive services, including support for survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The One Stop Centre is a groundbreaking initiative introducing a new service delivery model in Sri Lanka, offering comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services, support [̷...
- UNFPA regional Director to visit Sri Lanka to advance collaboration and support (Category: Breaking News)
- UNFPA explores opportunities to further support Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- UN FAO to support Sri Lanka during these critical times (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi committed to support Indian origin Tamils in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The year 2023, marked a key milestone for Union Bank with CG Capital Partners Pte. Ltd., indirectly acquiring the majority shareholding through its ownership in Culture Financial Holdings Ltd. CG Capital Partners Pte. Ltd., is an affiliate company of the international powerhouse CG Corp Global (CG). The improved macroeconomic outlook during FY2023 positioned Union Bank […]
- Union Bank posts steadfast 9 months performance (Category: Breaking News)
- Union Bank posts strong performance in 1H2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Union Bank expands support to SMEs (Category: Breaking News)
- Union Bank appoints Dilshan Rodrigo as Deputy CEO (Category: Breaking News)
LinearSix, a pioneering force in the digital transformation of the financial services industry, proudly marks its seventh anniversary as a leader in promoting financial inclusivity through innovative technology solutions. Since its inception in 2017, LinearSix has played a pivotal role in driving digital growth in Sri Lanka’s banking and financial sector, demonstrating a commitment to [̷...
- LinearSix celebrates seven years of transforming financial services by unveiling cutting-edge fi... (Category: Breaking News)
- HNB unveils the future of rapid customer onboarding in partnership with Lime by LinearSix (Category: Breaking News)
- GOLDEN GLORY OF DIGITAL TITANS, LOLC CLINCHES FIVE GOLDS AT TECHINNOVATION 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Why digital economy is key to Sri Lanka’s economic growth (Category: Breaking News)
Mr. K.C. Saranga, a seasoned journalist of TV Derana, has emerged triumphant at an international media festival in Bangladesh.
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is to arrive in Sri Lanka for the second review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme which is to begin on 07 March, according to State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe.
International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva on Tuesday said she wants to shine a spotlight on the timelines and predictability of debt restructuring processes at the next meeting of the Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable in April.
By Saman Indrajith Opposition parties yesterday said Deshabandu Tennakoon had been appointed IGP in violation of the Constitution. SLPP dissident MP Prof. GL Peiris addressing the media at the Opposition Leader’s Office in Colombo said the Supreme Court had found Tennakoon guilty of torturing people and ordered to pay Rs 500,000 as compensation to the victim. […]
- CPA challenges appointment of IGP (Category: Breaking News)
- Deshabandu appointed Acting IGP (Category: Breaking News)
- Constitutional Council didn t approve IGP s appointment  Sajith (Category: Breaking News)
- Wimal: Country descending into anarchy without duly-appointed IGP (Category: Breaking News)
A 16-year-old boy with Sri Lankan roots, described by his parents as a “golden boy” took his own life in the UK after being blackmailed over nude photographs, an inquest heard. Dinal De Alwis, 16, was found by a coroner to have killed himself in Sutton, south London, in October 2022. A Metropolitan police investigation […]
- Ten-year-old child suspected to have been raped and murdered (Category: Breaking News)
- Public Finance committee wants CBSL to defer pay hike (Category: Breaking News)
- University student arrested over Race Course murder remanded (Category: Breaking News)
- FAO Director-General arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
UNFPA Sri Lanka eagerly anticipates the visit of UNFPA Asia Pacific Regional Director, Pio Smith, from February 28th to March 1st. This visit reaffirms UNFPA’s dedication to supporting Sri Lankan communities, particularly focusing on women, girls, youth, and communities, ensuring access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and combating gender-based violence (GBV). During [...
- UNFPA helps offer integrated SRH and GBV services in Kilinochchi (Category: Breaking News)
- UNFPA explores opportunities to further support Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- UNFPA to assist Sri Lanka in modernizing statistical system for transition to digital economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Medicine, equipment worth over USD 2.1 million handed over to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Several SriLankan Airlines flights scheduled to leave from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake on Tuesday (27th) were disrupted. According to reports, at least 10 flights were either delayed or cancelled. The flights included those operating to India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Bangladesh, the Maldives, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, the UAE and Kuwai. It was also reported […]
- SriLankan denies claims flights grounded over financial issues (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLankan Airlines to renew commercial operations to China (Category: Breaking News)
- Auctioning of SriLankan Airlines postponed (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLankan Airlines denies claims on cancellation of flights (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved a proposal made by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to create a “Children of Gaza Fund” in aid of Gaza violence victims. Accordingly, President Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena have instructed all ministries and Government institutions to forego Iftar celebrations and contribute to the fund. Furthermore, public contributions have...
- Sri Lanka expresses grave concern over the death of aid seekers in Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- Ten-year-old child suspected to have been raped and murdered (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka contributes one million USD to Gaza children’s fund (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka tells UNHRC to reject domestic vote bank politics (Category: Breaking News)
The inaugural edition of the Lanka T10 League will be held from December 12 to December 22, 2024. The tournament, which was initially planned to be held in 2023, will now be held in December this year, which provides us with an ideal window to conduct a successful competition. Lanka T10 League, Sri Lanka’s newest […]
- Abu Dhabi T10 at Zayed Cricket Stadium from 23 November (Category: Breaking News)
- New York Strikers join Legends Cricket Trophy in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Rajeev Khanna appointed as COO of Abu Dhabi T10 (Category: Breaking News)
- Zimbabwe unveils new T10 franchise tournament (Category: Breaking News)
More than 10 SriLankan Airlines flights scheduled to leave from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake today (Feb.27) have been delayed while at least 3 were cancelled, the national carrier said.
The Cabinet has approved the proposal made by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to create a “Children of Gaza Fund” in aid of Gaza violence victims.
- Israeli jets strike Gaza after militants fire rockets (Category: USA, South Dakota)
- Israeli jets strike Gaza after militants fire rockets (Category: USA, South Dakota)
- Monkey Trick (Category: Business)
- Gaza militants fire rockets out to sea in military drill (Category: USA, South Dakota)
The Indian government is working on operationalizing Rupee investments in Sri Lanka in a move to boost Indian investments in its southern neighbor, two people aware of the matter told Mint.The post India to push rupee investments in Sri Lanka appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Indian Government allows Sri Lankans to hold $10,000 worth of rupee in cash (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan bank opens VOSTRO account in India (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Rupee further depreciates against U.S. Dollar (Category: Breaking News)
- India to push rupee investments in Sri Lanka - report (Category: Breaking News)
Namibia’s Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton broke the record for the fastest T20I hundred at Kathmandu in the series opener of the Nepal-Namibia-Netherlands T20 tri-series, reaching the milestone off just 33 balls. Coming to the crease with his side in trouble at 62-3 in the 11th over, Jan Frylinck dismissed by an ungainly fumbling stumping, Loftie-Eaton needed […]
- Pooran, bowlers edge past India to take 2-0 lead (Category: Breaking News)
- Warner’s 26th Test ton sets up dominant opening day for Australia (Category: Breaking News)
- Suryakumar’s 83 pulls one back for India (Category: Breaking News)
- Duckett’s breezy century flips momentum in England’s favour (Category: Breaking News)
The Cabinet of Ministers has given the go-ahead to a proposal seeking to upgrade the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake and the Colombo Port to be on par with the international practices, recommendations and standards under a grant provided by Japan.
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