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An employee of SriLankan Catering has been arrested by the officers of Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Division, at the exit terminal of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake along with smuggled gold biscuits worth over Rs. 170 million.
By Sujeeva Nivunhella reporting from London A momentous Christmas tradition took an extraordinary turn this year as King Charles III’s annual holiday message was followed by the enchanting voice of 15-year-old Binu Tennakoon, London-born of Sri Lankan descent, leading the carol choir in a heartwarming rendition of a beloved carol. In an exclusive interview with […]
Gary Mehigan, the distinguished British-Australian celebrity chef and former original judge of MasterChef Australia, embarked on a profound weeklong exploration through the enchanting landscapes of Sri Lanka. This immersive journey followed a remarkable 3-day culinary experience hosted in collaboration with Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts. Immersing himself in the essence of Sri Lankan cuisine, cult...
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandala Weerasinghe has emphasized the importance of the continuity of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).The post Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor says IMF agreement must be continued under any Government appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
The Pathfinder Foundation has formed a Study Group of Experts to develop a blueprint and framework aimed at doubling Sri Lanka’s economic growth rate through accelerated economic integration and infrastructural connectivity with India. The framework document is expected to be formally launched in March 2024. Most economic forecasts place Sri Lanka on an average growth trajectory of 3% per […...
Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandala Weerasinghe has emphasised the importance of the continuity of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
By Dinasena Ratugamage Kilmisha Yaazhisai, a young girl from Jaffna, who became the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Little Champs Season 3 winner on Indian TV channel Zee Tamil, returned to Sri Lanka on Thursday (28). A large number of people had gathered at the Jaffna International Airport to welcome her.She was taken to Jaffna […]
The Foreign Ministry announced yesterday (27) that Heart to Heart International, US, has so far donated medicines and equipment worth approximately Rs 15 bn. The Ministry said that this included the 9th consignment to be dispatched from the US soon. The latest donation includes an appropriate volume of – (1) Amlodipine besylate which is used […]
A 25-member Korean volunteer group, sent through the Korea International Cooperation Agency, (KOICA) is here. Having arrived in Sri Lanka on Nov 20, 2023, the group has been divided into three teams and tasked to carry out volunteer work, related to the social sector, for a period of four months, at Kelaniya, Homagama and Galle. […]
Pastor Jerome Fernando is to spend the New Year behind bars after the Colombo Fort Magistrate ordered that he be remanded further until 3rd January. The order was given when Fernando, who is currently in remand, was produced in court after spending Christmas Day in jail. Fernando was arrested on 1st December and remanded under […]
by Dr Upul Wijayawardhana Reading “From heyday to ‘hay day’”, the hard-hitting editorial laced with sarcasm (The Island, 18 December) and “Declining power and challenges before SLPP” by Shamindra Ferdinando in the Midweek Review of 20th December, I began wondering whether the recently concluded SLPP convention was the final flicker before the flame was extinguished […...
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By N Sathiya Moorthy Reports of consensual sex involving over 5,000 girls under 16 (hence ‘legal rape) in just one police division, Kandy, should be a cause for serious national concern. The fact that President Ranil Wickremesinghe has sought further information in the matter, obviously for possible corrective measures that the government could initiate could only […]
by Jehan Perera The change that the country is looking for lies in the future. The change that the government has brought may have been sufficient unto the day, especially for the upper classes and the international community they fraternise with, but insufficient for the future progress and wellbeing of the masses of people. This […]
Tuesday 26th December, 2023 It never rains but it pours. As if the multiple crises, armed conflicts and the ill-effects of climate change troubling the world were not enough, there are disturbing reports of Covid-19 raising its head again in some countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of an increase in the cases […]
The UK is preparing to send a warship to Guyana in a show of diplomatic and military support for the former British colony, the BBC has learned. It comes after neighbouring Venezuela renewed its claim for a disputed part of Guyanese territory that is rich in oil and minerals. The Ministry of Defence confirmed HMS […]
Lanka receives drugs worth over USD 1 mn from Bangladesh Amidst continuing controversy over waste, corruption, irregularities in the health sector and high-profile CID investigation into the procurement of fake Immunoglobulin, the Wickremesinghe-Rajapaksa government was seeking assistance from the international community to meet medical needs of the public, official sources said. Over the past two...
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Israel has turned to India and Sri Lanka in its search for much-needed workers to revive its largely comatose construction industry, after the country deported thousands of Palestinian workers and revoked their work permits following Hamas’ Oct 7 attack on it. Around 82,000 Palestinians worked in the country’s construction industry prior to the assault, accounting for a third of the sector’s [R...
There is a difference between taking unpopular decisions and making dumb decisions. Taking the wicketkeeping gloves from Kumar Sangakkara in 2006 in Test match cricket was an unpopular decision. Backing Sanath Jayasuriya despite having scored one half-century in his first 50 ODIs was another unpopular decision. Handing the vice-captaincy of the national team to Mahela […]
[…]The post No Christmas In Bethlehem, Vatican Breakthrough & Himalayan Declaration appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
The Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara, highlighted the significant improvement in the country’s foreign reserves under the leadership of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.The post Government abled to increase foreign reserves to USD 3.6 Billion – Minister appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
[…]The post Is True “System Change” In Sri Lanka Only A Fantasy? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
Movie enthusiasts in Sri Lanka had the extraordinary privilege of being among the first globally to experience the highly anticipated “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” at an exclusive preview screening hosted by Scope Cinemas and Skyline Entertainment, the official distributor of the movie in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is now firmly positioned alongside major […]
Japan is going through a “once in a generation” political crisis, analysts say, as the government fights to clean up its image in the face of a corruption scandal. Four cabinet ministers from the long-term ruling party have resigned in the past fortnight, as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida fights to hang on. His approval ratings […]
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has cautioned the Wickremesinghe-Rajapaksa government against counting loans received from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) as external buffers as they have to be paid back.The post Samagi Jana Balawegaya warns against counting foreign loans as part of forex reserves appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Brea...
The Inland Revenue Department yesterday (21) issued the list of goods and services that would be exempted from the enhanced Value Added Tax (VAT) regime that comes into effect from 01 January 2024. The list of items included Wheat and wheat flour; infant milk powder; Pharmaceutical Products and Drugs (other than cosmetics) whose end use […]
By Uditha Devapriya udakdev1@gmail.com. The Degaldoruwa Viharaya in Gunnepanne, near Sirimalwatte and Amunugama, forms a crux of Kandyan art, culture, and society. One of the most historically significant temples in the country, it is famous for its murals. These were painted by the most renowned sittara artist of his day, Devaragampola Silvatenne, with the Nilagama […]
The SJB has cautioned the Wickremesinghe-Rajapaksa government against counting loans received from the IMF, World Bank and ADB as external buffers as they have to be paid back. SJB MP Dr. Harsha de Silva said loans secured from whatever sources weren’t earned reserves. The former UNP State Minister and economist said so when we sought […]