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The resumption of the passenger ferry service from Nagapattinam to Kankesanthurai has been postponed due to the delay in arrival of the vessel and meeting regulatory compliance.
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, has commenced his official visit to Sri Lanka today (13).
Information has been uncovered regarding a large-scale racket of illegally importing shoes manufactured in foreign countries and selling them within Sri Lanka.
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 13 May 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Due to a low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, showery condition is expected to be enhanced during the next few days. Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in […]
- Heavy rain expected (Category: Breaking News)
- Showers in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North Western, Galle and Matara districts in afternoon or night (Category: Breaking News)
- Showers above 75mm in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eli... (Category: Breaking News)
- Showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa North-western an... (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has issued a condolence message on the demise of Spiritual Father of Believer’s Eastern Church His Holiness Moran Mor Athanasius Yohan I Metropolitan Bishop on His departing to Glory & Eternal Rest in America Texas on 08 May, 2024. The text of the message: I hereby convey my sincere heartfelt and Deepest […]
- President meets Pope Benedict (Category: Breaking News)
- President meets Pope Benedict XVI (Category: Breaking News)
- UNP appeal for SF given to Pope (Category: Breaking News)
- Threats against Mannar Bishop: Jayalath writes to Pope Benedict the XVI (Category: Breaking News)
Monday 13th May, 2024 An Indian-born physicist, Basab Dasgupta, residing in the US, tells us in his article published on this page today that his seat of higher learning in India became a breeding ground for the Naxalite movement in the late 1960s; it faced a prolonged closure, and its prestige and reputation suffered as […]
- JVP accuses govt. of sabotage (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP: 300 doctors who completed internship have not accepted appointments (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. sabotaging state-universities (Category: Breaking News)
- Water cannon & flames of unrest (Category: Breaking News)
SLPP leader Mahinda Rajapaksa, MP, has asked President Ranil Wickremesinghe to suspend ongoing privatisation projects, pending the conclusion of the presidential polls scheduled for Sept/Oct this year. Former President Rajapaksa has said in a media statement: “The present government is an interim arrangement formed to run the country for the remainder of former President Gotabaya […]
- IMF-led privatisation, land and resource grab in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- The Sale Of National Assets & State Owned Enterprises (Category: Breaking News)
- Godahewa sounds alarm over attempts to privatise profitable Insurance Corporation (Category: Breaking News)
- A golden opportunity for the Government (Category: Business)
by Rex Clementine These days, the trend seems to be that every Sri Lankan cricketer wants to be captain. After barely spending three years representing Sri Lanka, players tend to think that they are eligible to become captain. Being Sri Lanka’s captain seems to be the crown jewel in the sport at present. In the […]
- Sanath Jayasuriya appointed as Cricket Consultant to SLC (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka captain Chamari quashes retirement speculation; sets sight on T20 WC Qualifiers (Category: Breaking News)
- Gutless Sri Lankans suffer heaviest Test defeat (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Cricket board is the most corrupt institution in the country - Arjuna (Category: Breaking News)
Due to a low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, showery conditions are expected to be enhanced during the next few days, according to the Meteorology Department.
[…]The post A Journey Of Courage & Pragmatism appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Champika Ranawaka’s Transformative Message: Lessons For National Unity & Global Politics (Category: Breaking News)
- A Call To Comrade Anura Kumara Dissanayake: Time To Reflect & Adapt (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian Strategies On Adams Bridge, Sethu Samudram & Sri Lanka Hydrography Services (Category: Breaking News)
- Unraveling The Complexity Of Racism, A Global Perspective – Patali & Modi (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Economic Growth, National Security, And What Next For Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Colombo University Business Economic Summit 2024: Keynote Address (Category: Breaking News)
- The Magic 2048: What Is To Be Done To Make Ranilnomics A Reality? (Category: Breaking News)
- Economy 2024: More Challenging Than The Two Previous Years (Category: Breaking News)
- Target 2048 – Growth Lab Experiment Should Be Converted From A Mere Wish To Ground Level Reality (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Reflections On The Life & Achievements Of Dr. N. Ethirveerasingam: An Exceptional Tamil Hailed From Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Manikavasagam’s News Experience, A News Textbook (Category: Breaking News)
- A Reflection On Forty Years Since The ‘Black July’ Anti-Tamil Pogrom In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Exploring The Silent Wilderness Of Self-Discovery (Category: Breaking News)
- “Lamā Adhyāpanaya Sandahā Kathandara” (Stories To Be Used For Educating Children) (Category: Breaking News)
Acceptance of applications for the 22nd edition of the ‘DSI Supersport Schools Volleyball Championship’ will end on 31st May 2024. The all island schools Volleyball Championship organized and conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools Volleyball Association supported by the Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation and sponsored by D Samson & Sons Pvt Ltd, will be conducted […]
- Mens volleyball team reach AVC Super 8 for first time (Category: Breaking News)
- DSI Supersport Schools Volleyball Championship finals over the weekend (Category: Breaking News)
- Girls defeat Sri Lanka in Asian Junior Volleyball Championship (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka plays several Int’l VB tourneys (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his address at the International Nurses Day celebration held at the Temple Trees, today (12) stated that the growth rate of Sri Lanka’s economy will be increased up to 3% by the year 2025. International Nurses Day is observed annually on 12th May to honor the birth of the Founder of […]
- Healthy nation should be moulded from the village (Category: Breaking News)
- Minnesota hospitals fight to improve odds in COVID-19 ICUs (Category: USA, Minnesota)
- Minnesota hospitals fight to improve odds in COVID-19 ICUs (Category: USA, Minnesota)
- Elliot Hospital doctors, nurse managers make space for ICU staff to decompress (Category: USA, New Hampshire)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that he expects to increase the growth rate of Sri Lanka s economy up to 3% by the year 2025 and mentioned that steps would be taken to increase the salaries of government employees.
Former President Maithripala Sirisena has resigned from the post of Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) and appointed Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe as the new Chairman. The appointment was made when the SLFP faction led by Sirisena met at a hotel in Kotte, Sunday. The Executive Committee of the SLFP appointed Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe as […]
- Order preventing Sirisena from functioning as SLFP Chairman extended (Category: Breaking News)
- Sirisena goes to Thailand as SLFP crisis continues (Category: Breaking News)
- Bribery complaint filed against Maithripala (Category: Breaking News)
- Police seal SLFP headquarters as internal rift intensifies (Category: Breaking News)
Couples in Sri Lanka are not prioritizing having babies resulting in a sharp decline in the birth rate, medical experts said. Gynecologist and obstetrician, Professor Ajith Fernando said that the economic crisis in Sri Lanka is among the reasons why couples in Sri Lanka are not placing priority on having children. He said that some […]
- NIA arrests wanted accused in espionage case involving Sri Lankan (Category: Breaking News)
- Emirates inks strategic tourism agreement with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Nagapattinam fishermen injured in mid-sea attack by Sri Lankan gang (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan student group condemns US action on demonstrations (Category: Breaking News)
Former Prime Minister and leader of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Mahinda Rajapaksa, has called for the postponement of the Government decision to privatize state assets. Rajapaksa said that as a measure to ease the widespread discontent over the government’s divestiture drive, he proposes that all moves to sell off state owned assets or […]
- Restructuring of CEB to continue despite Mahinda’s concerns (Category: Breaking News)
- Overseas travel ban on Mahinda temporarily lifted (Category: Breaking News)
- Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resigns (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahinda Rajapaksa accuses ‘Aragalaya’ of murder (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy The way the politics of the upcoming presidential poll is panning out, it may not be long before some external player involved in Sri Lanka’s debt-restructuring and allies aspects of economic recovery will begin hinting at the need for a national consensus on such matters. It may be the IMF, it may […]
- CB chief says Sri Lanka polls could risk economic recovery (Category: Breaking News)
- President insists he is not a dictator (Category: Breaking News)
- Can emergency be a hurdle to forming an all-party government? (Category: Breaking News)
- Old Wine in Older Bottles (Category: Breaking News)
Former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has voiced concerns over the current government's plans to sell off national assets and state-owned enterprises, sparking discontent among various sectors of society.The post Mahinda Rajapaksa criticizes Government’s plans to sell national assets appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Former President Rajapaksa calls for postponing sale of national assets and SOEs (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahinda wants move to privatize state assets postponed (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to Sell Dollar Bonds Overseas by End-2010, Central Banker Says (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Opposition Leader calls on President (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that he expects to increase the growth rate of Sri Lanka’s economy to up to 3% by the year 2025 and mentioned that steps would be taken to increase the salaries of government employees.The post Sri Lanka Nursing University inaugurated appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Growth rate of Sri Lanka’s economy will be increased up to 3% by 2025 – President (Category: Breaking News)
- President proposes establishing Int l University on Climate Change in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Government focuses on promoting ‘Health Tourism’ (Category: Breaking News)
- President seeks ADB support to set up International University on Climate Change in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Former Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has stepped down as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).The post Wijeyadasa appointed SLFP Chairman, Keerthi appointed Acting General Secretary appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe appointed Acting Chairman of SLFP (Category: Breaking News)
- Nimal Siripala appointed Acting Chairman of SLFP (Category: Breaking News)
- SLFP suspends membership of nine members including former President Chandrika (Category: Breaking News)
- SLFP leadership overhaul: Amaraweera, Lasantha, Duminda stripped of party positions (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Freedom Party s (SLFP) faction led by former President Maithripala Sirisena has decided to appoint Attorney-at-Law Keerthi Udawatte as the Acting General Secretary of the party, Ada Derana reporter said.
It has been reported that former President Maithripala Sirisena has resigned from the post of Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP). The Executive Committee of the Maithripala faction of the SLFP when it met today (12) has unanimously voted to appoint Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe as the new Chairman of the party.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that LKR 01 billion will be allocated next year for research on the relationship between Buddha’s teachings and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The President mentioned that while the research on Buddha’s teachings and AI was scheduled to begin this year, it has been postponed to next year due to the absence of […]
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- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
[…]The post The Sale Of National Assets & State Owned Enterprises appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Impact Of The Next Election On The Economic Reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahinda wants move to privatize state assets postponed (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP Deserves Fairness From Critics (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahinda Rajapaksa criticizes Government’s plans to sell national assets (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Debt Restructuring As Rocket Science: The IMF, Green, Blue & Pink-Washing BlackRock? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Greenwashing Bond Scams & Financializing Mother Nature: Climate Science Fiction Versus Local Rea... (Category: Breaking News)
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- IMF, Sri Lanka’s Resource Curse & Privatization Of The Central Bank (Category: Breaking News)
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Former President Maithripala Sirisena has resigned from the post of Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).
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