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At a time when enhancing profitability of public enterprises is an urgent need to boost the national economy of Sri Lanka, the revival and turnaround of Gal Oya Plantations (formerly known as Hingurana Sugar factory) by LOLC is an embodiment of how the nation’s assets can be enhanced through professionalism and expertise by the private […]
- LOLC’s commitment to renewable energy recognised (Category: Business)
- India sends off fifth railbus from Gal Oya to Trincomalee in Eastern Province of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Reducing Trade Deficit (Category: Breaking News)
- Treasury Bill rate hikes notably as investors switch to govt. securities (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Air Force clinched the title of the National Water Polo Championships after a lapse of eleven years. The Sir Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU) organized the event took place from November 18 to 20 at the Sugathadasa Stadium Swimming Pool Complex. The Air Force men’s team remained unbeaten to win the title. They […]
- People in five districts advised to wear masks due to toxic air blowing from India (Category: Breaking News)
- New Air Force Commander to assume duties tomorrow (Category: Breaking News)
- Trinco Indo-Lanka Friendship Auditorium to be built (Category: Breaking News)
- Four paratroopers injured in mishaps (Category: Breaking News)
By Saman Indrajith Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara told Parliament yesterday (22) that the Third Secretary of the Lankan Embassy, in Oman, had been suspended over the latter’s alleged involvement in trafficking Lankan women to Oman. Minister Nanayakkara said there were 12 Lankan women at a safe house operated by the Lankan Embassy in […]
- CID probing auctioning of Sri Lankan female domestic workers in Oman (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLanka to import petroleum from Oman (Category: Breaking News)
- Oman Air commemorates operations to Sri Lanka (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka: 10 new envoys present credentials to Rajapaksa (Category: Breaking News)
Implementing Singapore-Sri Lanka FTA by Gomi Senadhira News can be confusing. That happened when I read the headline, “President tells Singapore PM that SL will prioritise implementing FTA” (The Island 09 Sept. 2022). I thought the news item was not accurate. So, I checked the Presidential Secretariat website. It confirmed the validity of this news […]
- Five Years on with garbage, myths and lies (Category: Breaking News)
- President instructs to expeditiously implement Singapore-Sri Lanka FTA (Category: Breaking News)
- President wants Lanka to be first in South Asia to join RCEP, largest trade bloc in history (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez wants free trade pact with Singapore inked (Category: Breaking News)
My mind time travelled thirty-seven years to the auditorium, Rahula College, Matara. Being one of the two surgeons at the Base Hospital I was a man in demand whom the service receivers respected. My good lady and I were seated in the VIP row of seats and when the curtain raised there was a man […]
- Medical education at crossroads (Category: Breaking News)
- Durdans Hospital Fails Again In Duty Of Care (Category: Breaking News)
- Only ophthalmic surgeon attached to Karapitiya hospital leaves country (Category: Breaking News)
- Expeditious and impartial investigation requested (Category: Breaking News)
The Offshore Patrol Vessel P 627 the most recent addition to the Sri Lanka Navy fleet acquired from the United States (U.S.) Coast Guard was commissioned as Vijayabahu under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, (Nov 22).
Two programs to educate the public about the National Program for Food Security and Nutrition were held on the 20th at Mampe Sanasa Hall and Honnantara North, Sri Vijayanandanarama Temple under the leadership of Dr Suren Batagoda, Presidential Adviser on the National Program for Food Security and Nutrition.
- WFP Executive Board approves Sri Lanka’s CSP (Category: Breaking News)
- Multi-sector combined mechanism launched to ensure food security and nutrition in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- World Food Program Executive Board approves Sri Lanka’s Country Strategic Plan (Category: Breaking News)
- A country’s security is not only militarily but economic and food security as well – President (Category: Breaking News)
H.E Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Sri Lanka Woonjin Jeong called on the Hon. Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena in Parliament recently (17).
By Ramesh Khan At the beginning of the year 2022, none in Sri Lanka would have thought that the end of the pandemic would not signal the end of misery. Instead, it signaled the advent of misery in forms that had been unknown to the Sri Lankans until now. A country filled with tourist spots, […]
- IFC to provide $400 million to banks in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- $ 400 m IMF lifeline for struggling Sri Lanka (Category: Business)
- Over 400 respond (Category: Breaking News)
- US$ 400 m India-SL energy transaction in the pipeline (Category: Business)
New Delhi: India will soon assume the G20 presidency and will play a key role in shaping the technology and digitalization of the world, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Friday. Addressing the CII Madhya Pradesh Conclave on Digital Acceleration in Indore, Chandrasekhar said, “Technology [R...
- Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal’ to visit Ujjain, Indore as part of 4-day official trip to India (Category: Breaking News)
- “India about to take off…” German CEOs double down on Indian growth story after meeting with PM ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sivakumar Nadesan receives the 2023 Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (Category: Breaking News)
- Insights to visionary leadership from Kalam at CIMA, PIMA forum (Category: Business)
The government of Myanmar donated a consignment of urgently required essential medicines and medical supplies worth over USD 1.48 Million to Sri Lanka, on Monday (Nov. 21).
A multi-party delegation from the Sri Lankan parliament and the delegation for relations with the countries of South Asia in the European Parliament (DSAS) conducted a productive virtual dialogue recently.
The Offshore Petrol Vessel P-627, the most recent addition to the Sri Lanka Navy fleet acquired from the United States, was commissioned as Vijayabahu under the aegis of President Ranil Wickremesinghe today.
Second reading of the 2023 budget passed in Sri Lanka’s Parliament with a majority of 37 votes when the vote was taken a short while ago.The post 2023 Budget: Second reading passed in Sri Lanka’s Parliament appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Budget 2023 passed in Parliament of Sri Lanka with amendments by majority votes (Category: Breaking News)
- Budget 2024 passed in Parliament of Sri Lanka with amendments (Category: Breaking News)
- Budget 2024: Second reading passed in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- VAT (Amendment) Bill and Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill passed in Parliament by majority votes (Category: Breaking News)
Kerosene is to be dispatched daily to meet the requirements of the fishing community in Sri Lanka, the President’s Media Division said today. Director General (Community Affairs) at the President’s Office, Keerthi Thennakoon, has sent a special letter dated 22 November 2022 to the District Secretaries, Provincial Fisheries Ministry Secretaries and Provincial Cooperative Ministry Secret...
- Should SL take ‘tea hub’ route? (Category: Business)
- Silverwood warns SL ‘have a lot to learn’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Vibrant ties with M-E, a foreign policy priority for SL (Category: Breaking News)
- ENG v SL – T20I – Bristol (Category: Sports)
The second reading of the 2023 budget was passed in Parliament today by a majority of just 37 votes. The second reading of the 2023 budget got 121 votes for and 84 against it. The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the Sri Lanka Freedom Party voted against the budget. The third reading and vote on […]
- Second reading of the Budget was passed with a majority of 104 votes (Category: Breaking News)
- 2023 Budget- Second reading passed in parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Third reading of 2023 Budget passed in parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil to present 2023 Budget to Parliament today (Category: Breaking News)
Two more suspects involved in the human trafficking to Oman have been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (November 22).The post Human trafficking to Oman: Two more suspects arrested appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Human trafficking to Oman: female suspect surrenders to CID (Category: Breaking News)
- Third secretary of the Sri Lanka Embassy in Oman involved in Human Trafficking arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- Human trafficking to Oman: CID arrests local agent of main suspect (Category: Breaking News)
- Main suspect in trafficking of Sri Lankan women in Oman arrested (Category: Breaking News)
‘The act to regulate expenditure incurred by candidates at elections conducted under the local authorities elections ordinance, The provincial councils Elections Act, The Parliamentary Elections Act and the Presidential Elections Act ‘ drawn up by the Election Commission of Sri Lanka has been approved by the cabinet of ministers and would be presented in Parliament […]
- SL - JVP`s objection on Local Government Act (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan government to propose amendments to the Local Government Elections Act in January (Category: Breaking News)
- Legislation of Media Guidelines Under Article 104b(5)(A) Of the Constitution Of The Democratic S... (Category: Breaking News)
- Revised Bills on Election Laws in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
Indictments were served on Former Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, Former Operations Director of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation Chandrapala Liyanage, and Former Chairman Wimal Rupasinghe at the Colombo High Court today (November 22).The post Indictments served on Keheliya Rambukwella and two others over GI pipes case appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ...
- Keheliya Rambukwella seeks bail (Category: Breaking News)
- Colombo High Court refuses bail to Keheliya Rambukwella (Category: Breaking News)
- Keheliya Rambukwella produced before court (Category: Breaking News)
- Keheliya Rambukwella further remanded until March 14, 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka accused of raping a Sydney woman he met on a dating app has been pictured for the first time since leaving custody on bail.The post Sri Lankan Cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka charged with rape seen for first time since leaving custody on bail appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sexual assault case against cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka adjourned for evidence to be collated (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Cricket hires new lawyers for Dhanushka Gunathilaka (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka has three sex assault charges withdrawn (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka being moved to Sydney’s Silverwater Prison – report (Category: Breaking News)
The Ministry of Public Administration says that the circular issued regarding public sector employees reporting to work for government offices wearing suitable attire does not apply to teachers at all.
Sri Lanka briefed the European Parliament on discussions to establish a suitable Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) model. A multi-party delegation from the Parliament of Sri Lanka and the Delegation for relations with the countries of South Asia in the European Parliament (DSAS) conducted a productive virtual dialogue, the Foreign Ministry said today. The respective […]
- Government notes shortage of staff in Foreign Service (Category: Breaking News)
- EU keen to ensure all Sri Lankans have access to justice (Category: Breaking News)
- New envoys to Sri Lanka from EU, Iran, Switzerland present credentials (Category: Breaking News)
- Colombo based Diplomatic corps briefed on present situation (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka, accused of raping a Sydney woman he met on a dating app, has been pictured for the first time since leaving custody on bail. Danushka Gunathilaka was granted bail on Thursday in his second bid for freedom, which was backed by a $150,000 surety provided by a “friend of a […]
- Bodies of woman and son recovered from buried house (Category: Breaking News)
- Gota supporters attempt to disrupt Independence Square vigil (Category: Breaking News)
- Protest to mark 50 days of Galle Face struggle (Category: Breaking News)
- South Korea and K-pop fans help Sri Lankan kids (Category: Breaking News)
The Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs has decided to provide opportunities for the country s youths by increasing their representation in the decision-making process.
National policy on the environmentally sensitive areas in Sri Lanka.
[…]The post Truth & Reconciliation Need To Be Manifested In Deeds On The Ground appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- President Needs Trust To Succeed In Problem Solving (Category: Breaking News)
- Politically Strategic Or Principled Decisionmaking In The National Interest? (Category: Breaking News)
- Government Needs To Commit To More Than Commissions (Category: Breaking News)
- Government Needs To Commit To More Than Commissions (Category: Breaking News)
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted the approval to appoint a Presidential Task Force to prevent the use of poisonous and dangerous drugs.
The third officer of the Sri Lanka Embassy in Oman, who is accused of being involved in human trafficking syndicate, has been interdicted, Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara said.The post Embassy officer in Oman interdicted over human trafficking appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Third secretary of the Sri Lanka Embassy in Oman involved in Human Trafficking arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- Human trafficking to Oman: Two more suspects arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- Embassy officer in Oman interdicted over human trafficking ring- Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Embassy official arrested over human trafficking to Oman remanded (Category: Breaking News)
Former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa says selling national assets is not the policy of his faction.The post Selling national assets is not our policy – Mahinda Rajapaksa appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Namal Rajapaksa to take first steps towards policy reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahinda congratulates Xi Jinping on re-election as Communist Party’s General Secretary (Category: Breaking News)
- National Council to form sub-committees related to national policies, economic stabilisation (Category: Breaking News)
- Canada imposes sanctions on Mahinda Rajapaksa and Gotabaya Rajapaksa for human rights violations (Category: Breaking News)
A man who possessed 78,700 narcotic pills was arrested from the Dehiwala area by The Colombo North Crimes Division.The post Over 78,000 narcotic pills seized, One suspect arrested appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Man arrested with large cache of narcotic pills and cannabis (Category: Breaking News)
- 61-year-old woman arrested with narcotic pills (Category: Breaking News)
- Two arrested in Mount Lavinia with 1,000 narcotic pills (Category: Breaking News)
- Two arrested in Mount Lavinia with 1,000 narcotic pills (Category: Breaking News)
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