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[…]The post Reporting On UNHRC Matters: An Open Letter To Sinha Ratnatunga Editor Of The Sunday Times appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Resolution #9 Is #1 On Ranil’s Watch As President. Will Anything Be Different? (Category: Breaking News)
- The Philippines looks askance at evidence gathering mechanism (Category: Breaking News)
- US submits draft resolution on SL (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s 6th Periodic Review under the ICCPR to be held in Geneva (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka s Cabinet of Ministers has approved the combined proposal presented by the President and the Minister of Education to instruct the Legal Draftsman to prepare a bill for the establishment of a National Teachers Council.
Tourism Minister Harin Fernando denied claims that he has resigned from his post over the visa controversy. Fernando said that a letter circulating claiming to be his letter of resignation to the President is false. The Minister, however, noted that he objected to moves by the Cabinet to increase visa fees “Letter circulating isn’t true […]
- President sends resignation letter (Category: Breaking News)
- Thonda submits resignation letter (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka receives financial assurance letter from China (Category: Breaking News)
- Gotabaya yet to submit resignation letter (Category: Breaking News)
Vida Medical Clinic, Colombo’s premier healthcare institution committed to providing exceptional medical care with a comprehensive array of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of its patients. Founded in 2021, Vida Medical Clinic has quickly become synonymous with excellence, offering personalised, patient-centric care in a professional and compassionate environment conveniently loca...
- Asiri Hospital Galle Launches State-of-the-Art Dialysis Center, Revolutionizing Access to Afford... (Category: Breaking News)
- St. Joseph Hospital, Negombo Relaunches with Enhanced Medical Facilities and Expanded Services (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan and UPFA help enhance healthcare accessibility in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Ninewells Hospital Becomes the First in the Healthcare Sector to Implement SAP Business One (Category: Breaking News)
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has filed a Fundamental Rights Petition in the Supreme Court, challenging the appointment of W. Kanishka D. Wijeratne as the Director General (DG) of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). Wijeratne, who had previously served as the DG of CIABOC since January 2020, was reappointed to […]
- New DG appointed to Bribery or Corruption commission (Category: Breaking News)
- Applications called for the appointment of new bribery commission DG (Category: Breaking News)
- Archeology Department DG resigns after blasting from Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- UNIDO’s Deputy DG in town (Category: Business)
Sri Lanka’s tentative recovery from its worst economic crisis could be stalled by presidential elections due later this year, the island nation’s central bank chief warned on Tuesday. Months-long shortages of food, fuel and medicines culminated in Sri Lanka defaulting on its foreign debt in 2022 and angry protests that led to the ouster of […]
- China to help conclude debt restructuring process in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- President insists he is not a dictator (Category: Breaking News)
- Several students injured after tow buses crash in Ampara (Category: Breaking News)
- Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga gets on SJB stage (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has decided to sign a 20-year wind power deal with India’s Adani Green Energy Limited. The Cabinet of Ministers had granted approval at their meeting held on 07.03.2022 to enter into a memorandum of understanding with M/s Adani Green Energy Limited of India to develop wind power stations in Mannar and Pooneryn. Accordingly, […]
- Adani Group could run three Sri Lankan airports (Category: Breaking News)
- Adani to complete Sri Lanka energy project by December 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Adani and Sri Lanka discuss progress on renewable energy project (Category: Breaking News)
- BoI issues letter approving Adani’s renewable energy project (Category: Breaking News)
A petition filed by Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe seeking to suspend the interim injunction issued by the Colombo District Court preventing him from functioning as the Acting Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), has been dismissed by the Court of Appeal. The Colombo District Court recently issued an injunction order against the appointment of […]
- Sirisena confirms Wijeyadasa as SLFP presidential candidate (Category: Breaking News)
- Wijeyadasa alleges journalists can be influenced with a bottle (Category: Breaking News)
- Court blocks Wijeyadasa’s appointment as Acting Chairman (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala faction appoints Wijeyadasa as SLFP Acting Chairman (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is to investigate claims of a major mobile phone phishing scam after an MP alleged that huge sums of money had been stolen from unsuspecting individuals. State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said that a report on the matter will be submitted to Parliament. Parliamentarian Gamini Waleboda claimed that malware had been shared […]
- Hung up (Category: Technology)
- It's toke ... or text (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Teen text-pert an SMS star (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- What your phone says about you (Category: South Australia)
Saudi Arabia has offered Sri Lanka assistance to combat blindness in Sri Lanka and the diseases that cause it. The Saudi Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Khalid bin Hamoud Al-Kahtani stated that the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center organized the Saudi Noor Voluntary Project in the Republic of Sri Lanka to combat blindness and […]
- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosts the World Economic Forum (Category: Breaking News)
- Iraq wants to enhance bilateral, political relations with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Harsha claims MBS rejected Nasheed’s request to help Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Second consignment of Indonesia humanitarian aid arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Cabinet of Ministers granted approval for the resolution furnished by the Minister of Health to publish the draft bill prepared by the Legal Draftsman amending the medical ordinance in the government gazette notification, and subsequently forward it to the Parliament for its concurrence. Approval of the Cabinet of Ministers was granted at their meeting […]
Following an accident involving a bowser transporting fuel in the Guruluwela area of Laggala, Matale on Sunday (05) the Sri Lanka Coast Guard was called in to remove nearly 2000 liters of fuel that had leaked into the water of Ravanagama Lake. A specialized team, comprising 03 officers and 10 sailors from the Sri Lanka […]
- Gas muzzlers (Category: Technology)
- Why 'feed' a car? (Category: Technology)
- 'Miracle material' (Category: Technology)
- Gas Only (Category: Business)
The Court of Appeal today dismissed the petition filed by Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe seeking to suspend the interim injunction issued by the Colombo District Court preventing him from functioning as the Acting Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).
Sri Lanka's official reserve assets grew by 9.6% in April 2024, as announced by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).The post Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets up by 9.6% in April 2024 appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets increase by 9.5% in March (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets increase in April 2023 – CBSL (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets up by 23.2% in December 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets increase by 26.2% in May (Category: Breaking News)
A member of an organized crime gang involved in the murder of Roshan Kumara Vithanage, Treasurer of the Public Health Inspectors' Association, was apprehended at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night (May 06).The post Murder suspect of Health Inspectors’ Association treasurer nabbed at BIA appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONL...
- Ape Jana Bala Party Chairman arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- Wanted murder suspect shot dead in Minuwangoda during shootout with Police STF (Category: Breaking News)
- Main suspect over brutal murder of five in Delft Island arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- Key associate of ‘Angoda Lokka’ apprehended at BIA with forged passport (Category: Breaking News)
A 72-hour detention order was obtained by police for Ramesh Priyajanaka alias Manna Ramesh who was arrested in Dubai and brought to Sri Lanka this morning (07) by a team of CID officers, the police spokesman said.
- Indian minister Jairam arrive SriLanka (Category: Breaking News)
- US court dismisses case on Sri Lanka President (Category: Breaking News)
- Underworld figure Manna Ramesh arrested in Dubai (Category: Breaking News)
- Manna Ramesh repatriated to Sri Lanka from Dubai (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka s Cabinet of Ministers has approved a deal with Indian billionaire Gautam Adani s renewable energy wing Adani Green to develop wind power stations in the country.
- Adani to complete 500 MW Renewable Energy Project by December 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- India s Adani Green Energy given provisional approval for two wind projects (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil meets Gautam Adani, explores green hydrogen projects (Category: Breaking News)
- India s Adani Group to run three Sri Lankan airports? (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka s official reserve assets increased by 9.6% to USD 5.43 billion in April 2024, compared to USD 4.96 billion in March 2024, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
- Bond Auction (Category: Business)
- ‘SL will implement home-grown solution’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Market Flavour (Category: Business)
- Seeking Direction (Category: Business)
Sri Lanka Banks Association, LankaPay and FinCSIRT says they have been alerted regarding several incidents of financial fraud, both globally and in Sri Lanka, disguised as attractive online offers, leading to mobile device users inadvertently clicking on unknown links and downloading malicious apps and files.
The Sri Lanka Police announced that Ramesh Priyajanaka, also known as 'Manna Ramesh', the leader of an underworld criminal gang, was extradited from Dubai to Sri Lanka this morning (May 07) by a team of CID officers.The post ‘Manna Ramesh’ repatriated to Sri Lanka from Dubai appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Police obtain 72-hour detention order on Manna Ramesh (Category: Breaking News)
- Manna Ramesh repatriated to Sri Lanka from Dubai (Category: Breaking News)
- Underworld figure Manna Ramesh arrested in Dubai (Category: Breaking News)
- Manna Roshan’s brother killed in Hanwella shooting (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Valuing Japan’s Moral Ethos & Economic Assistance appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The return of Japan is a victory (Category: Breaking News)
- Getting Nearer To Solution As Options Narrow (Category: Breaking News)
- War Of Attrition Will Ruin Both The Government & Country (Category: Breaking News)
- Prioritising National Interest In Navigating Geopolitical Waters (Category: Breaking News)
Underworld criminal gang leader Ramesh Priyajanaka, also known as Manna Ramesh , who was arrested in Dubai has been brought back to Sri Lanka this morning (07) by a team of CID officers, the Police Spokesman said.
- Indian minister Jairam arrive SriLanka (Category: Breaking News)
- US court dismisses case on Sri Lanka President (Category: Breaking News)
- Underworld figure Manna Ramesh arrested in Dubai (Category: Breaking News)
- Police obtain 72-hour detention order on Manna Ramesh (Category: Breaking News)
Tuesday 7th May, 2024 The BIA (Bandaranaike International Airport) visa controversy has taken a dramatic turn with the Opposition accusing Public Security Minister Tiran Alles of having misled Parliament. The outsourcing of on-arrival visa processing to a foreign company has provoked a public outcry. The company reportedly charges about USD 20 or more as visa […]
- Visa controversy: SJB alleges Tiran Alles misled Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Action against man who caused disturbance at BIA visa counters and officers who recorded incident (Category: Breaking News)
- Visa scandal exposed after airport chaos (Category: Breaking News)
- Online Safety Bill presented to parliament (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka, Thailand and USA co-chaired the 15th Inter-Sessional Meeting (ISM) of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) on Non –Proliferation and Disarmament (NPD), held from 29 April – 01 May 2024 in Hawaii, USA. The meeting followed Sri Lanka’s hosting of the 14th ARF Inter-Sessional Meeting on Non Proliferation and Disarmament in Colombo last year. […]
- SL recognizes nuclear energy for peaceful purposes (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka ratifies Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and expresses commitment to Nucl... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Ratifies Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and Expresses Commitment to Nucl... (Category: Breaking News)
VFS Global, the company at the centre of continuing controversy over the issuance of on arrival visa at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), yesterday (06) said that it had commenced operations in Sri Lanka in 2004. According to the company, it has been facilitating the visa application process for 23 governments, including the UK, Australia, […]
- Visa scandal exposed after airport chaos (Category: Breaking News)
- BIA thrown into turmoil as foreign firm handles on-arrival visa counter (Category: Breaking News)
- VFS Global issues clarification on Sri Lanka E-Visa system (Category: Breaking News)
- Visa controversy: SJB alleges Tiran Alles misled Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
by Jehan Perera The visit of Japan’s foreign minister Yoko Kamikawa to Sri Lanka is an indication that the relationship between the two countries is on the mend. The manner in which Japan was ousted from the special status it had once held by the previous government headed by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa would have caused […]
- SL rejects UNHRC resolution (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez insists on IMF approved new tax regime, warns of dire consequences unless fully implemented (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan seeks to organize SL creditors’ conference: Will China attend? (Category: Breaking News)
- As UN General Assembly Convenes, Leading Senators Unveil Resolution Urging International Coopera... (Category: Breaking News)
by Dr Upul Wijayawardhana “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” This is very sound advice to be followed at this time of distress in Sri Lanka, as there are many things that are broken and need fixing urgently. Some may say our ruling politicians are not smart enough to grasp the validity of such […]
- Visa scandal exposed after airport chaos (Category: Breaking News)
- A new online visa system in place now (Category: Breaking News)
- Visa controversy: SJB alleges Tiran Alles misled Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Gota leaves Singapore after fleeing protesters at home (Category: Breaking News)
A special workshop for the youth representatives selected to represent the Sectoral Oversight Committees (SOCs) of the Parliament was successfully held recently at the Water’s Edge Hotel, Battaramulla. Organized by the Parliament with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the main objectives of this workshop were to give the youth representatives a […]
- Youth representatives to engage with Parliamentary Sectoral Oversight Committees (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliament adjourned till 05 Jan. 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Speaker responds to President’s letter (Category: Breaking News)
- “Fulfill your duties today and talk about Sri Lanka with pride in another 25 years” – President (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has decided to continue with the free visa service offered to visitors from India, China, Russia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. The President’s media division said that it was decided at the Cabinet meeting held, Monday, to maintain the existing US $50 fee for a 30-day visa for foreigners visiting Sri Lanka. Furthermore, […]
- India denies taking over visa issuance at Sri Lanka airport (Category: Breaking News)
- Police grill man who protested at BIA over visa issue (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka says 90 female domestic workers stranded in Oman (Category: Breaking News)
- Two youth drown at sea in Beruwela (Category: Breaking News)
The Ambassador of Japan, Hideaki Mizukoshi handed over three “Health on Wheels” trucks to the Ministry of Health. The project has been implemented by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), with financial support from the Government of Japan. These trucks valued at USD 380,000 represent a vital step in enhancing healthcare accessibility, particularly in the […]
- More drugs expected to go out of stock in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan provides USD 4.6 Million to support Sri Lankan women and girls’ health (Category: Breaking News)
- Medicine, equipment worth over USD 2.1 million handed over to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays conferred on Chef Dharshan Munidasa (Category: Breaking News)
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