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One fisherman was killed and another fishermen is missing after ship crashed into a boat off Trincomalee. In a search and rescue operation led by the Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo, 03 fishermen from a distressed local fishing vessel were rescued off the east coast of Sri […]
- Nagapattinam fishermen injured in mid-sea attack by Sri Lankan gang (Category: Breaking News)
- Tamil Nadu CM demands release of fishermen and boats in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Fourteen Sri Lankan fishermen arrested by Indian Navy (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Navy detains 15 Indian fishermen (Category: Breaking News)
Former Army Commander turned politician Sarath Fonseka says he is prepared to take up any challenge to take Sri Lanka forward. Fonseka also expressed hope that unity will continue in Sri Lanka, 15 years after he led the army to crush the LTTE. In a post on X, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, noted that one […]
- Fonseka to decide on pollical future (Category: Breaking News)
- Fonseka obtains enjoining order against SJB (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB accuses Field Marshal of behaving like a Lance Corporal (Category: Breaking News)
- Protest staged in parts of Sri Lanka on Independence Day (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Western Discontents, Modi’s New India, And Sri Lankan Anniversaries appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Is Trump Likely To Be The Next American President? (Category: Breaking News)
- A Democracy Like No Other: Learning From Trump (Category: Breaking News)
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- A Democracy Like No Other: Learning From Trump (Category: Breaking News)
The Global Peace Ambassador and Spiritual Leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar arrived in Sri Lanka this afternoon (18), on a three-day visit.
- Government land policy is fair- Keheliya (Category: Breaking News)
- Bond Auction (Category: Business)
- ‘SL will implement home-grown solution’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Market Flavour (Category: Business)
Sri Lanka has not met 30% of its due commitments to the IMF programme by the end of April 2024, which translates to a total of 19 unfulfilled obligations, according to a report by Verité Research.
Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC)in Colombo have rescued 03 fishermen from a distressed local fishing vessel off the east coast of Sri Lanka, about 42 nautical miles (77km) off the Batticaloa Lighthouse on Friday (17).
Adani Green Energy s wind energy project, coming up in Sri Lanka s northern Mannar and Pooneryn districts, has been challenged in the island s apex court on grounds of potential environmental impact and Âlack of transparencyÂ.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) this week praised Sri Lanka for the progress it has made in implementing economic reforms, despite the difficulties faced by the public.The post IMF praises Sri Lanka’s economic progress amid challenges appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Monetary Reserves (Category: Business)
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- IMF says Sri Lanka is doing well (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF mission concludes visit to Sri Lanka, expresses satisfaction on economic progress (Category: Breaking News)
One Sri Lankan fisherman has been killed while another is reported missing after a multi-day fishing vessel collided with a ship off Valaichchenai, Trincomalee.
The United States (US) says it remains a steadfast partner to the Sri Lankan people, including those who continue seeking justice and equal rights, 15 years since the end of the war. In a post on X to mark 15 years since the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war, the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, […]
- China to help conclude debt restructuring process in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Fourteen Sri Lankan fishermen arrested by Indian Navy (Category: Breaking News)
- Top US official to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The United States assures that it stands in solidarity with all Sri Lankans, reflecting on the resilience and hope for a united future, on the anniversary marking 15 years since the end of Sri Lanka s war.
- Government land policy is fair- Keheliya (Category: Breaking News)
- Bond Auction (Category: Business)
- ‘SL will implement home-grown solution’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Market Flavour (Category: Business)
West Indies will tour Sri Lanka for three ICC Women’s Championship ODIs followed by as many T20Is, starting 15 June. For Sri Lanka, who recently qualified for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 to be held in Bangladesh, the upcoming white-ball assignment would play a crucial role in helping them prepare for the Women’s […]
- Chamari Athapaththu to make statement on retirement claims (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC strips Sri Lanka of right to host U19 Cricket World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka confirm Group A semi-final spot (Category: Breaking News)
- Harin admits Hambantota stadium a failed project (Category: Breaking News)
The UK Government’s Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Sri Lanka/s Ministry of the Environment have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two nations, to protect and enhance the marine environment. Prabath Chadrakeerthi, Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Sara Rusling, Deputy Director for the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and […]
- Nagapattinam fishermen injured in mid-sea attack by Sri Lankan gang (Category: Breaking News)
- China to help conclude debt restructuring process in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Iraq wants to enhance bilateral, political relations with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Couples in Sri Lanka not prioritizing having babies (Category: Breaking News)
The Supreme Court on Friday issued a summons to former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa over his granting of a presidential pardon to a soldier who was convicted for killing eight ethnic Tamils, including a child, in 2000. The move comes exactly five months after the apex court in a landmark ruling overturned a presidential pardon granted […]
- Notice issued on Gotabaya Rajapaksa (Category: Breaking News)
- Duminda Silva to be arrested after SC suspends pardon (Category: Breaking News)
- Decision to free Duminda Silva challenged in court (Category: Breaking News)
- Duminda Silva arrested (Category: Breaking News)
S.P.P. Angelo of St. Sylvester’s BC and Nirushika Jayathissa of Up Hill BC were adjudged the Best Boxers of the Novices Boxing Tournament held at the Royal MAS Arena in Colombo. The tournament, organised by the Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), featured a record number of 186 boxers from 27 clubs. Rohan de Silva, […]
- SL not done enough says US (Category: Breaking News)
- China trying to influence SL media (Category: Breaking News)
- Teaching feminism at SL universities (Category: Breaking News)
- Mihiran, Malshani adjudged best boxers at Nationals (Category: Breaking News)
‘Far worse than Canadian declaration of Tamil genocide’ By Shamindra Ferdinando Top Patriotic National Movement (PNM) spokesperson Dr. Wasantha Bandara said that the government should explain how it intended to counter the powerful Eelamist lobby seeking to divide the country on ethnic lines with the help of the US, a self-appointed world policeman. Dr. Bandara […]
- GMOA, FUTA asked why they oppose new tax regime after calling for IMF assistance (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranjith Bandara to replace PB as Treasury Secretary (Category: Breaking News)
- GMOA: Politicians lie when they deny shortages at state-run hospitals (Category: Breaking News)
- ACMOA: 5,000 more docs planning to migrate (Category: Breaking News)
…finds fault with outgoing US Amb. Julie The international community (IC) has completely failed the Tamil community here, SJB MP Mano Ganesan has alleged.Issuing a statement on Thursday (16) to mark the 15th anniversary of the ending of the war, the leader of the Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) MP Ganesan alleged that the international community […]
- Prez may change law to advance presidential election: Mano (Category: Breaking News)
- Tamil MPs question alleged inaction on monk’s racist outburst (Category: Breaking News)
- Mano Ganesan: ‘India has moral responsibility towards the Upcountry Tamils’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Mano Ganesan moots Tamil caucus in Sri Lankan Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
Saturday 18th May, 2024 Lessons that the 2022 mass uprising provided have gone unlearnt if the ruling party politicians’ unruly behaviour is anything to go by. Those who went into hiding fearing aggressive mobs that pursued them have crawled out of the woodwork; they are exuding hubris and flexing their muscles, again. Old habits are […]
- Businesswoman caught attempting to smuggle out Rs. 290 mn worth of gems (Category: Breaking News)
- BIA departure public concourse reopened for visitors (Category: Breaking News)
- Duty-free shopping available for passengers who completed quarantine (Category: Breaking News)
- BIA departure public concourse reopened for visitors (Category: Breaking News)
…worked in India, Uganda and Ruwanda before arriving in the UK A Sri Lankan Tamil, who fled the country during the conflict, has been appointed the Mayor of Ipswich Borough Council. According to the British media, Labour Councillor Elango Elavalakan is the first Hindu to hold that position. Members of Ipswich’s Hindu community attended Wednesday […]
- Refugee from Sri Lanka becomes mayor of British town (Category: Breaking News)
- Refugee from Sri Lanka becomes Mayor in UK town (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan refugee makes history as mayor in British town (Category: Breaking News)
- 'We want broadband too' (Category: Australia, Queensland)
…proposes South Sudan, Montenegro, East Timor, Bosnia, Eritrea, and Kosovo style solution A controversial resolution has been introduced to the US Congress calling on the United States to work towards an independence referendum for Eelam Tamils and recognize the genocide committed against them by the Sri Lankan state. The resolution, introduced by Wiley Nickel, is […]
- Govt. asked how it intends to counter US-Eelam lobby (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian government responsible for Lankan genocide attack: Wickramabahu (Category: Breaking News)
- 39 Years After Black July, It Is Time For Tamil Eelam: Preparing For A Unilateral Declaration Of... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sarath Weerasekera Thinks The Tamils In Sri Lanka Are Born Slaves (Category: Breaking News)
By Easwaran Rutnam The United Nations has demanded accountability from Sri Lanka on decades of enforced disappearance. Sri Lanka’s Government must take meaningful action to determine and disclose the fates and whereabouts of tens of thousands of people who have been subjected to enforced disappearance over the decades and hold those responsible to account, a […]
- UN calls for targeted measures against Sri Lankans accused of rights abuses (Category: Breaking News)
- UN Human Rights Chief lays out “Path for Solutions” for years to come (Category: Breaking News)
- UN concerned over torture during Sri Lanka’s crackdown on drugs (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka donates tea to quake hit Türkiye (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Insights Of A Tumultuous TV Debate & Airport Assault appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The ‘Flower Seller’ Video & Sri Lanka’s Youth: Unveiling The Challenges (Category: Breaking News)
- Video: Sithijaya - Vipula, Rasil (Category: Video)
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- Buddha: The Scientist Of Suffering & Existence (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Post Civil War: The Defrauding Opportunities Of War’s End appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- High Court Rejects Gail For Covid-19 Afflicted SSP Shani Abeysekera; Lawyers File FR (Category: Breaking News)
- High Court Rejects Gail For Covid-19 Afflicted SSP Shani Abeysekera; Lawyers File FR (Category: Breaking News)
- High Court Rejects Gail For Covid-19 Afflicted SSP Shani Abeysekera; Lawyers File FR (Category: Breaking News)
- How Did We Become A Lawless State? (Category: Breaking News)
Coinciding with the 15th Victory Day anniversary 3146 sailors have been advanced to their next higher rates by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, with the approval of Hon. President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. Sri Lanka's security forces, including the armed forces, police, and Civil Security Department, played a critical role in defeating a nearly 30-year-l...
- A cruel irony! 3 more Army officers viciously axed by Rajapakse regime in month of the Forces (Category: Breaking News)
- Councils pave the way (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- VIDEO: Meteor witnessed across Britain (Category: Technology)
- No rapes committed by Security Forces in North and East (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the government plans to transform Sri Lankan agriculture using modern technology, including Artificial Intelligence (AI). The government is committed to support the private sector entrepreneurs interested in this initiative.
- President tells one story to India, another to us, says Sri Lanka Kandy District Parliamentaria... (Category: Breaking News)
- NGO's to work against SriLanka at UNHRC (Category: Breaking News)
- Analysis: Will web 'snoop' plans work? (Category: Technology)
- This Week in Government: Board of County Commissioners discuss replacing senator for SD48 (Category: USA, Montana)
In view of the 15th anniversary of Victory Day, the Sri Lanka Navy has promoted 3,146 senior and junior Sailors of the Regular and Voluntary Forces to their next ranks, Sri Lanka Navy said.
- Sri Lanka New Navy Commander (Category: Breaking News)
- India to train 100 Sri Lankan student Navy officers (Category: Breaking News)
- Military Moves (Category: Business)
- Another boat arrives off WA coast (Category: Western Australia)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the government plans to transform Sri Lankan agriculture using modern technology, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and is committed to support the private sector entrepreneurs who are interested in this initiative. The President further mentioned that 100 Divisional Secretariat Divisions have been selected for the Agricultural Modernization Program t...
Twenty Indian crew members and a Sri Lankan are stranded on board the Dali, the container ship that collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
[…]The post Post-Election AKD Or No Election RW? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
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