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by PRIYAN DE SILVA Seven persons, including an eight-year-old girl, were killed and more than 20 others injured, some critically, in an accident during the Fox Hill Supercross at Diyathalawa on Sunday (21) afternoon. The Fox Hill Supercross was held, after a lapse of five years, by the Sri Lanka Military Academy, in collaboration of the Sri […]
A Foreign Ministry delegation is currently in New Zealand to discuss the opening of a new diplomatic mission there.A spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry said that an official delegation, led by Director General, Overseas Assets Management and Development Division of the Ministry, Pradeepa Saram, was there to discuss matters related to the opening of the […]
- South Africa calling (Category: Breaking News)
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- PM appointed as the authority of delegation for Defence Ministry (Category: Breaking News)
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By A Special Sports Correspondent St. Peter’s College did well to beat Royal College Colombo 10-5 in the final of the all-island ‘Elite Rugby Sevens’ and clinch the Cup Championship at Royal Sports Complex in Colombo on Sunday (April 21). St. Peter’s did well to survive a scary second half where they were down to […]
- St. Peter’s bag Dialog Schools Rugby League after a lapse of 13 years (Category: Breaking News)
- Trinity Lift Crown But Rugby The Final Winner In Exciting Season (Category: Breaking News)
- Isipatana bury Kingswood 32-8 with a powerful display of rugby (Category: Breaking News)
- Isipatana and Anthonians move in for the kill during rugby’s Super Round (Category: Breaking News)
The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara and Anuradhapura districts after 2.00 p.m.
The United States Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and Sri Lanka Navy will partner for the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Sri Lanka 2024 exercise from April 22-26 in Trincomalee.
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The Government is maintaining a deafening silence on the investigations over a number of emblematic cases. Current President then Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had in 2015 assured justice over the murders, including that of former Editor Lasantha Wickrematunge and rugger player Wasim Thajudeen. However, President Wickremesinghe and his administration have not provided any assurances to [R...
- Graveside memorial service to mark 14th anniversary of Lasantha’s murder (Category: Breaking News)
- Graveside memorial service to mark 15th anniversary of Lasantha’s murder (Category: Breaking News)
- The Hague ‘people’s tribunal’ urges justice for Lasantha (Category: Breaking News)
- Two unidentified bodies recovered from Kurundu Oya (Category: Breaking News)
At least seven people were killed and over 20 others sustained injuries when a car went off track and crashed into a group of spectators at the Fox Hill Super Cross race in Diyatalawa. The Police said that a child was among those killed in the accident. Four of the victims are officials of the […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) commended Sri Lanka on the hard-won economic gains. First Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, Gita Gopinath said that she really appreciated meeting Sri Lanka’s State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe and Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe. “I commended them on hard-won economic gains in the past year. The road ahead […]
- Sri Lanka tells G-24 country’s economy has stabilised (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF and Sri Lanka discuss next steps to finalize 2nd Review (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF commends Sri Lanka’s economic reforms endeavors (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF delegation to visit Colombo next week (Category: Breaking News)
India and Sri Lanka have begun joint work to establish a land bridge, the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha said. The High Commissioner said the land bridge will help promote tourism between the two countries. He said the land bridge between both countries will be a game changer and will bring […]
- Ramayana Trail – The Sacred Mission (Category: Breaking News)
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[…]The post Reforming Education: Target For Creative Capital & Not For Mere Human Capital appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Target 2048 – Go For Creative Capital And Not For Mere Human Capital (Category: Breaking News)
- Target 2048 – Develop A Knowledge-Based Innovative Economy (Category: Breaking News)
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- A case for peer group based self-learning – Part 1 (Category: Breaking News)
The US and Sri Lankan navies are to cooperate to address maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific. From April 22-26 in Trincomalee, the United States Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and Sri Lanka Navy will partner for the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Sri Lanka 2024 exercise. CARAT Sri Lanka will feature the expertise of […]
- US to conduct joint military exercise with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Five-day USN, SLN exercise gets underway in Trinco (Category: Breaking News)
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- US to work with Sri Lanka to tackle trafficking of nuclear material (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe declared the government s commitment to ensuring inclusivity in strengthening the country s economy, prioritizing both economic growth and citizen welfare. He emphasized the need to distribute economic benefits equitably among all citizens, acknowledging the impact of recent economic challenges on everyone.
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The United Nations on Sunday urged Sri Lanka to bridge its Âaccountability deficit and ensure justice as the country commemorated the 279 victims of its worst-ever attack against civilians five years ago.
Sri Lanka s fiscal landscape remains challenging as it continues to struggle with meeting its revenue to GDP target for the 33rd consecutive year. The recently released ÂState of the Budget Report 2024 by Verité Research underscores this persistent issue, offering a comprehensive analysis of Sri Lanka s fiscal health.
[…]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)
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- 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)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited the Ambewela Dairy Farm, which boasts state-of-the-art technology, this morning (20) to assess its advancement. This visit marks the President’s return to the farm since his sudden inspection visit in December 2022. The President reviewed the progress of the development initiatives and inspected the premises where the dairy cows are kept. […]
Almost half of China s major cities are sinking, putting millions of locals at risk of flooding, according to a new study published in the journal Science this week.
The House of Representatives has finally approved billions of dollars in new US military aid for Ukraine to help combat Russia’s invasion. The much-delayed measure had vocal opponents in Congress and it took a fragile bipartisan deal to get the $61bn (£49bn) package through. Republicans said more than a third would be dedicated to replenishing […]
- Israel accused of deadly strike on Iranian consulate in Syria (Category: Breaking News)
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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)
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- 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, […]
- President appeals to public not to back another ‘Aragalaya’ (Category: Breaking News)
- 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)
At least seven people were killed and over 20 others sustained injuries when a car went off track and crashed into a group of spectators at the Fox Hill Super Cross race in Diyatalawa. The Police said that a child was among those killed in the accident. Four of the victims are officials of the racing […]
- World greets 2024 with major fireworks displays (Category: Breaking News)
- Church puts faith in God to ensure justice over Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Royal – Thomian, Sydney 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- State Minister Sanath Nishantha killed (Category: Breaking News)
Three people, including two children, were killed in an accident involving a three-wheeler on the Elpitiya – Aviththawa road. The Police said the three-wheeler was involved in a head-on collision with a lorry. Among those killed were a 10-year-old boy and a 07 year old girl who were in the three-wheeler. The Police said that the […]
- Three killed in an accident in Manampitiya (Category: Breaking News)
- 62-year-old man killed in hit-and-run incident (Category: Breaking News)
- Three persons die when bus collides with three-wheeler (Category: Breaking News)
- Six killed in collision at Ampara (Category: Breaking News)
The United Nations (UN) says Sri Lanka suffers from a continuing accountability deficit, be it for alleged war crimes, more recent human rights violations, corruption or abuse of power. Speaking at a mass held in Colombo to commemorate the victims of the Easter Sunday attacks, the UN resident coordinator in Sri Lanka, Marc-André Franche, reiterated […]
- UN Secretary-General appoints new Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- U.N. Resident Coordinator Marc-André Franche meets Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe (Category: Breaking News)
- Marc-André Franche appointed as New UN Resident Coordinator for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- UNDP to continue supporting sustainable development in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The total number of deaths reported in the tragic accident that took place during the ÂFox Hill Super Cross 2024Â racing event in Diyatalawa has climbed to 07, the Police Media Division confirmed.
Six people died in an accident during the 'Fox Hill SuperCross 2024' racing event held in Diyatalawa today (April 21).The post Six killed, 21 injured in accident during ‘Fox Hill Super Cross’ in Diyatalawa appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Army appoint seven member panel to investigate Fox Hill 2024 mishap (Category: Breaking News)
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- Army appoints committee to probe deadly Fox Hill accident (Category: Breaking News)
- Racing car drivers involved in Fox Hill accident granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) faction led Maithripala Sirisena appointed Minister of Justice Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe as the Acting Chairman of the SLFP. The appointment was made when the group convened a special meeting today. Rajapakshe recently said that he has been invited by a group of SLFP members and religious leaders to contest to […]
- Anti-Corruption Bill tabled in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Wijeyadasa accuses Kiriella of tapping his phone (Category: Breaking News)
- Court blocks Wijeyadasa’s appointment as Acting Chairman (Category: Breaking News)
- Wijeyadasa not ruling out contesting presidential polls (Category: Breaking News)
The Catholic Church has put its faith in God to ensure justice over the Easter Sunday attacks on 21 April 2019. Speaking at a mass held at St Anthony’s Church in Colombo, Sunday, to mark the 5th year anniversary since the attacks, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said that the Government does not seem interested in conducting […]
- Protest staged in parts of Sri Lanka on Independence Day (Category: Breaking News)
- Thai Airways resumes daily flights to Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Indigo commences direct flights between Mumbai-Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Government accused of suppressing voices of MPs (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Colonial Legacies: Cultural Imperialism & The Fracturing Of Ethnic Identities appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
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[…]The post On The Issue Of The Failure To Obtain Justice For The Victims Of The Easter Sunday Massacre appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
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Dozens of spectators were injured at Fox Hill Super Cross being held at Diyatalawa today(21). The mishap took place while event no 17 of the day SLH Cars upto 2000cc One Make (Subaru Legacy) was being run and a car crashed in to the earth ramp injuring dozens of bystanders. There were more than 100,000 […]
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