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The stock market serves as a nexus where millions of buyers and sellers converge to engage in transactions. At its core, each transaction represents an agreement between a buyer and a seller, with the central element being the price. This price is not static; it fluctuates continuously, reflecting the equilibrium between supply and demand. The […]
- Should you invest in the stock market now? (Category: Breaking News)
- Insider trading: Good, bad or ugly? (Category: Business)
- Real potential of the Colombo stock market (Category: Business)
- MBSL expands investment management services on a regional level (Category: Business)
A Chinese Communist Party delegation including the Deputy Minister of the Department of the International Affairs of the Chinese Communist Party had talks with National Peoples’ Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The Chinese delegation consisted of Sun Haiyan, Deputy Minister of the Department of International Affairs of the Communist Party of China and member […]
- Chinese Communist Party delegation meets Anura Kumara (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP says world has changed and so has it (Category: Breaking News)
- Anura insists visit to India will not change party policy (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF tells NPP it was unaware of all-party meeting (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post An Oxygen Economy appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Forget The politicians & Their Bureaucrats, This Is Why We The Public, Need To Understand Climat... (Category: Breaking News)
- The Urgent & Critical Issues Related To Climate Change (Category: Breaking News)
- Of That Heavy Carbon Footprint (Category: Breaking News)
- Forget politicians and bureaucrats (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Are We Going To The Fringes Or Coming To The Middle? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Black & White; No Shades? (Category: Breaking News)
- Feminist Revolt & Masculinity Pitfalls In The Bolshevik Camp: Sri Lanka’s Election Prelude (Category: Breaking News)
- AKD’s International Crusade – Will It Come To Naught? (Category: Breaking News)
- What I Wish To See In The NPP (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the peril of politicizing education, warning that such a move would inevitably lead to the nation s downfall.
A delegation, led by Sun Haiyan, Deputy Minister of the Department of International Affairs of the Chinese Communist Party, met with National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the JVP head office this morning (April 23).The post Chinese Communist Party delegation meets Anura Kumara appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Anura Kumara meets India’s Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese Ambassador meets NPP Leader to discuss Economic and Political issues in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Anura Kumar meets India’s National Security Advisor (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP requests confirmation from SJB for proposed debate (Category: Breaking News)
As the Maldives braces itself for the crucial parliamentary election on April 21, 2024, the political landscape is marred by allegations of corruption, cronyism, and abuse of power, particularly within the Progressive National Congress (PNC) led by President Mohamed Muizzu. The unfolding scenario casts a dark shadow over the nation’s democratic fabric as citizens grapple […]
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- PNC Championship Golf (Category: USA, South Dakota)
[…]The post Justice Does Not Require A Mandate But A New Government appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- A Warning To Be Heeded (Category: Breaking News)
- Accountability Issues & Human Rights Cannot Be Glossed Over (Category: Breaking News)
- Time For Truth Come Out (Category: Breaking News)
- Government Needs To Commit To More Than Commissions (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post A Tale Of Shifting Sentiments & Political Chess appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Elitism – A Hidden Downfall Factor (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP’s Visit To India & Learning From India’s Success (Category: Breaking News)
- The Driving Forces Behind NPP’s Popularity (Category: Breaking News)
- Is It Religious Extremism & Propagated For What? (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Ramayana Trail – The Sacred Mission appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- India and Sri Lanka begin joint work to establish land bridge (Category: Breaking News)
- India pledges wholehearted support for developing Ramayana Trail in SL (Category: Breaking News)
- India & Sri Lanka: Identifying New Opportunities & Forging New Bonds (Category: Breaking News)
- Canadian PM reiterates strong opposition to Tigers (Category: Breaking News)
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s political party won 70 seats and secured a “super majority” in the parliamentary elections, seen as a strong endorsement of his pro-Beijing foreign policy, as both India and China closely watched the polls amidst regional power dynamics in the archipelago nation, preliminary results suggested on Monday. Muizzu-led People’s National Congre...
- Sri Lanka congratulates Maldives President and VP elect (Category: Breaking News)
- Clashes erupt among MPs in Maldives Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- India notes increase in investments in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Ballot boxes for Maldives’ polls to be placed in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Corruption In Sri Lanka – Some Random Reflections appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Restoring Parliamentary Government (Category: Breaking News)
- Are We Rotting Or Rotten? (Category: Breaking News)
- Moral Crisis Proving More Toxic Than The Economic Crisis! (Category: Breaking News)
- Calm Before The Storm! Aragalaya -’22 Has Rested Enough!!! (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? – Part II appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? (Category: Breaking News)
- War On China? – V: A “Carnival” Of Quads (Category: Breaking News)
- Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping & Joe Biden (Category: Breaking News)
- Putin’s Last Stand (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe declared the government’s commitment to ensuring inclusivity in strengthening the country’s economy, prioritizing both economic growth and citizen welfare.The post Sri Lanka President initiates monthly rice distribution for low-income families appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Cabinet nod to provide rice to 2 million low-income families (Category: Breaking News)
- Every low-income family to receive free rice in April and May (Category: Breaking News)
- Government to provide 10 kg of rice to 2 million families (Category: Breaking News)
- President ensures all those in need will be included in paddy-purchase programme (Category: Breaking News)
Chairman of the Election Commission R. M. A. L. Rathnayake has said it is the responsibility of the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Pradeep Yasarathna, to decide on President’s Chief of Staff (CoS) Sagala Ratnayake’s status. Rathnayake said so in response to The Island query whether the President’s [R...
- EC asked if President’s CoS can function as national organiser of a political party ? (Category: Breaking News)
- At least four months needed to hold polls amidst so many hurdles (Category: Breaking News)
- At least four months needed to hold polls amidst so many hurdles (Category: Breaking News)
- Polls, funds and tricks (Category: Breaking News)
One-time Chairman of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) DEW Gunasekera yesterday (21) said that he was disappointed by the disruption of the vital House committee over the appointment of SLPP lawmaker Rohitha Abeygunawardena as its head. Kalutara District MP Abeygunawardena was elected Chairman, COPE, on 07 March, this year by a majority vote. The […]
- All state institutions to be summoned before COPE committee (Category: Breaking News)
- Preaching to the choir (Category: Breaking News)
- Resignation contagion (Category: Breaking News)
- Prof. Ranjith Bandara elected new COPE chairman (Category: Breaking News)
By Rathindra Kuruwita The ongoing battle for control of the SLFP took an unexpected turn, on Sunday (21), with the Executive Committee of the party appointing Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe as the Acting Chairman of the party. Dr. Rajapakshe contested the last general election on the SLPP ticket.The SLFP Executive Committee was convened by […]
- Battle for SLFP leadership gets down and dirty (Category: Breaking News)
- Sirisena floats broader coalition under UPFA umbrella (Category: Breaking News)
- Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe appointed Acting Chairman of SLFP (Category: Breaking News)
- SLFP Executive Committee approves to remove MPs who joined government (Category: Breaking News)
By Norman Palihawadana Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith yesterday (21) said the leaders of all faiths had joined the Galle Face protest campaign, but the Catholics had been singled out for criticism. Declaring that the protest campaign had been fueled by the economic crisis, the Cardinal emphasised that justice was yet to be served […]
- Those who failed to prevent carnage going places -Cardinal (Category: Breaking News)
- Cardinal Ranjith s request to President Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- Pope advises Cardinal not to let up on Easter issue (Category: Breaking News)
- Cardinal reiterates demand for truth and justice (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Iran-Israeli Tit For Tat, India’s Vote Marathon & Lanka’s Long Election Eve appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Middle East on Edge, India’s Vote Marathon, and Lanka’s Long Election Eve (Category: Breaking News)
- The New Kurukshetra: BJP & Opposition Alliances For The 2024 Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s Election Timetable & Sri Lanka’s Deadlock Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian Politics: Modi Set For Hat Trick At Home; Caught In Dirty Tricks Abroad (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy Closer the presidential election gets, the more complex it is getting. Of course, it has always been the case, including the question if the parliamentary polls should precede presidential election. In the past, incumbent Presidents and their ruling coalition alone used to be pressured over the question but this time round, it […]
- Sajith has his job cut out (Category: Breaking News)
- Why Executive Presidency Will Remain (Category: Breaking News)
- Who Will Blink First, When, Why and How (Category: Breaking News)
- Why not simultaneous polls? (Category: Breaking News)
Plantation workers staged a protest today demanding a Rs. 1700 daily wage. Hundreds of plantation workers took to the streets in the estates and staged a protest. The plantation workers protested against plantation companies, accusing them of refusing to agree to the wage hike. A number of Tamil political parties, including the Ceylon Workers Congress, […]
- Opposition MPs protest in Parliament against Matale estate official (Category: Breaking News)
- Trade unions launch major strike crippling key operations (Category: Breaking News)
- President assures solutions to plantation workers (Category: Breaking News)
- US issues demonstration alert ahead of May Day rallies in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Colonial Legacies: Cultural Imperialism & The Fracturing Of Ethnic Identities appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Tamil Nadu Factor (Category: Breaking News)
- Sinhala-Buddhism & The Nation State Of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- The Lowly Sinhala Language In An Era Of Misguided Nationalism (Category: Breaking News)
- The Lowly Sinhala Language In An Era Of Misguided Nationalism (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post On The Issue Of The Failure To Obtain Justice For The Victims Of The Easter Sunday Massacre appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Three Years Since Easter Bombings, Yet No Justice In Sight! (Category: Breaking News)
- Anarchy & Abuse Of Power By Politicians (Category: Breaking News)
- With Impunity Remaining Normalised, What Hope For Sri Lanka? (Category: Breaking News)
- 2024 Election Year; The Perennial Challenge Of Cleaning The Stables For Sri Lanka! (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Debt, Divestiture & Discontent appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- RW’s Plea In Paris & Predicament At Home (Category: Breaking News)
- Anti-Terrorism Act To Prevent System Change (Category: Breaking News)
- Glocalization Without Financialization (Category: Breaking News)
- Restructuring The Economy: A Stock Take (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post When The West’s Mask Slipped – Exposing Its Hypocrisy Beyond Gaza! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- From ‘Never Again’ To ‘Here Again’ – World’s Shameful Indifference To Israeli Impunity! (Category: Breaking News)
- If It Is Not ‘Genocide’ In Gaza, Then What Should We Call It? (Category: Breaking News)
- Partial West & Shameful Muslim Leaders Complicit In Israel’s War Crimes In Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- Gazan Fire Fuelled By Western Genocide Enablers With A Scrambled Moral Compass! (Category: Breaking News)
Terror attacks have surged in Pakistan in tandem with the resurgence of the Taliban in neighbouring Afghanistan, writes Dr. Sakariya Kareem Pakistan’s relationship with Afghanistan, a complex and turbulent one, is driven by its geopolitical ambitions and strategic concerns. Historically, Pakistan has pursued policies aimed at diminishing India’s influence in the region, often at the […]
- Pakistan’s Alarming Rise in Terrorism Is Fueled by Afghanistan (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan Reaps What It Sowed (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan restricts movement of Afghans through Torkham border after rise in terror attacks: Report (Category: Breaking News)
- India part of meeting on Kabul: ‘Military facilities of others in country unacceptable’ (Category: Breaking News)
ECONOMYNEXT –The government is expecting to conclude all the transactions related to divestiture of State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) by August this year under an ambitious reform process, the government-led State-Owned Enterprises Restructuring Unit (SOERU) said. However, the divestiture of loss-making Srilankan Airlines is likely to be concluded by September, it said. The SOERU has already called [&...
- Experimenting with State-Owned Enterprises (Category: Breaking News)
- UL attempt to recruit foreign pilots flops due to low pay, high taxes – Dayasiri (Category: Breaking News)
- State need not do business, says Ranil, seven SOEs to be divested (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan govt reveals shortlisted bidders for key SOEs; transactions to end by August (Category: Breaking News)
By Norman Palihawadane Uncovering the truth behind the Easter Sunday attacks hinges on a change in the political system, Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando, the spokesperson of the Archdiocese of Colombo said following his visit to the CID on Friday (19) morning. Fr. Cyril was summoned to the CID to provide his account regarding the Easter […]
- Truth of Easter Sunday attacks will surface only after a political system change (Category: Breaking News)
- Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando summoned by the CID (Category: Breaking News)
- Shani Abeysekara files FR petition challenging his arrest (Category: Breaking News)
- Shani Abeysekara files FR petition challenging his arrest (Category: Breaking News)
ECONOMYNEXT –The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank’s investment arm emphasized the importance of the private sector engagement in the recovery of the crisis-hit Sri Lanka’s economic growth. Riccardo Puliti, the IFC’s Vice President for Asia and the Pacific said this when he met State Finance Minister Shehan Semasinghe and the island nation’s Central […]
- High Tech Private Buses (Category: Breaking News)
- No private buses on April 13 (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka may appoint local advisors for small SOE divestment (Category: Breaking News)
- Private tanker owners withdraw from fuel transport services (Category: Breaking News)
By Rathindra Kuruwita It is virtually impossible to remove Maithripala Sirisena as the head of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), given the party’s constitution, and the “illegal attempts” made a section of the politburo to remove Sirisena will only paralyze the party, former general secretary of the SLFP Dayasiri Jayasekera said. He also denied […]
- Sirisena floats broader coalition under UPFA umbrella (Category: Breaking News)
- Dayasiri suspended from SLFP (Category: Breaking News)
- President would announce the name of CM: Maithripala Sirisena (Category: Breaking News)
- Former President Maithripala Sirisena leaves for US (Category: Breaking News)
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