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Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa busted more than Rs. 40 million in 2021 on official overseas visits, Daily Mirror reported based on details provided by the Presidential Secretariat and the Prime Minister’s Office. Details furnished by the Presidential Secretariat and the Prime Minister’s Office under the RTI revealed that the […]
- SC allows proceedings against GR, MR to proceed (Category: Breaking News)
- Leadership of Gota and Ranil rejected (Category: Breaking News)
- Supreme Court finds Rajapaksa brothers guilty over economic crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- MR sees foreign hand in economic crisis (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Navy intercepted five Indian trawlers carrying 24 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters last evening (Nov 28).
- Indian Interest (Category: Business)
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- Influence Tussle (Category: Business)
High spending tourists arrived in Sri Lanka today on the luxury passenger cruise ship Mein Schiff 5. Over 2,000 tourists arrived on the ship and were welcomed at the Colombo Port. Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said that the ship brought high spending tourists. He said the tourists had made bookings for several events while in […]
- Sri Lanka to be promoted as a market for Chinese cruise ships (Category: Breaking News)
- Offshore patrol vessel gifted by US arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet discusses India’s concerns on Chinese “spy ship” (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to promote white water rafting (Category: Breaking News)
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved power interruptions of two hours and 20 minutes for tomorrow (November 30).
[…]The post Danushka’s Sex Scandal: Time For “Me Too Aragalaya” In Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Marital Blitz & On The Subject Of Marriage As A License To Rape (Category: Breaking News)
- Examining Sri Lanka’s New ‘Romeo & Juliet Law’: A Departure From The 1995 Age Of Consent Legisla... (Category: Breaking News)
- A departure from the 1995 Age of Consent Legislation (Category: Breaking News)
- Is Sri Lanka Still The “Pedophile’s Pleasure Center?” (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Police today (Nov 29) confirmed that the individual who was hacked to death in Mattakkuliya yesterday (Nov 28) was, in fact, a suspect arrested in connection with the Easter Sunday attacks in 2019.
Major General Channa Weerasuriya has been appointed as the Chief of staff of the Sri Lanka Army, the Army Media Division reported.
Cabinet Spokesman Bandula Gunawardena has assured that efforts are currently underway to provide relief measures to students who were unable to attend school owing to various issues in the recent past.
[…]The post Possibilities for Demand-Driven Growth in Sri Lanka’s Online Infrastructure appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Seeing Sri Lanka Through ‘Google Trends’ In 2020 (Category: Breaking News)
- US Gambling Sector Recovers After Spring Shock (Category: Breaking News)
- US Gambling Sector Recovers After Spring Shock (Category: Breaking News)
- US Gambling Sector Recovers After Spring Shock (Category: Breaking News)
The Embassy official who was attached to the Sri Lanka Embassy in Oman who is accused of being involved in a human trafficking racket was arrested by officers of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and remanded till the 13th of December when he was produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate The official was arrested on […]
As per data released by Sri Lanka Customs, the earnings from merchandise exports have exceeded USD 11 billion from January to October 2022, the Export Development Board (EDB) says.
The third secretary of Sri Lanka Embassy in Oman, E. Kushan who was arrested this morning in connection with the human trafficking ring, has been placed behind bars on remand until December 13.
[…]The post RW’s Oracle For Peace, Stability & Growth appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- RW Summons Youth For Economic Marathon (Category: Breaking News)
- Systemic Drain (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil’s One Policy Framework, Debt & The System (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil’s Perilous Authoritarian Alternative (Category: Breaking News)
Six containers containing 153,375 kgs of milk powder stuck at the Colombo Port which had been imported in violation of import-export regulations, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.The post Six milk powder containers imported in violation of regulations detained at Colombo port appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Six milk powder containers stuck at port imported unlawfully - Siyambalapitiya (Category: Breaking News)
- State FM assures there won’t be shortage of milk powder (Category: Breaking News)
- Imported milk powder prices to reduce from today (April 01) (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to increase Imported milk powder prices (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankans can now hold $10,000 worth of the Indian rupee (INR) in a physical form, though the INR would not be legal tender in Sri Lanka, after India approved a Sri Lankan request to designate the INR as the foreign currency.The post Indian Government allows Sri Lankans to hold $10,000 worth of rupee in cash appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lankan bank opens VOSTRO account in India (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian govt allows Lankans to hold $10,000 worth of rupee in cash (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka and India hold discussions on use of INR in tourism and trade (Category: Breaking News)
- Using the Indian Rupee for economic transactions will have positive impact on the tourism and ho... (Category: Breaking News)
China welcomes Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Sabry's rebuttal of the narrative of the so-called Chinese "debt trap" in Sri Lanka, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said here on Monday.The post China welcomes Sri Lankan foreign minister’s remarks on ‘Chinese debt trap’ appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- CHINA WARMLY WELCOMES PRESIDENT (Category: Breaking News)
- GTF welcomes delisting of diaspora entities (Category: Breaking News)
- US welcomes recommendations (Category: Breaking News)
- United States welcomes IMF board approval for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Protests against Covid restrictions which erupted over the weekend appear to have died down, as a heavy police presence is reported in Chinese cities. Large barriers have gone up along the main protest road in Shanghai and police have made several arrests. They have been stopping people taking photos of the protests and deleting pictures […]
- US imposes Covid testing for visitors from China (Category: Breaking News)
- China reports first Covid deaths in six months (Category: Breaking News)
- Covid protests widen in China after Urumqi fire (Category: Breaking News)
- Xi Jinping defends zero-Covid as party meeting opens (Category: Breaking News)
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has written to Indian External Affairs S. Jaishankar seeking his intervention after the Sri Lanka Navy arrested another 24 Indian fishermen. The Sri Lanka Navy said that the Navy and Sri Lanka Coast Guard conducted a special operation in the Northern waters to chase away Indian trawlers from Sri […]
- Tamil Nadu CM demands release of fishermen and boats in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Stalin writes to Centre seeking release of Indian fishermen from Sri Lankan custody (Category: Breaking News)
- Tamil Nadu CM calls for release of Indian fishermen detained in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister demands release of Indians detained in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The third secretary of the Sri Lanka Embassy in Oman, E. Kushan was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officers upon his arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning (November 29).The post Third secretary of the Sri Lanka Embassy in Oman involved in Human Trafficking arrested appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri L...
- Embassy officer in Oman interdicted over human trafficking (Category: Breaking News)
- Embassy official arrested over human trafficking to Oman remanded (Category: Breaking News)
- Human trafficking to Oman: Two more suspects arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- Embassy official involved in human trafficking to Oman arrested (Category: Breaking News)
An official who was attached to the Sri Lankan Embassy in Oman, was arrested on his return to Sri Lanka today over sex trafficking. The Third Secretary of the Embassy was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport. He was taken to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for further investigations. Several Sri Lankan women had been […]
- Chinese loan-sharks arrested in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- American arrested in Beliatta with cannabis plants (Category: Breaking News)
- Health Ministry Additional Secretary arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- All nine inmates who escaped from Thaldena prison arrested (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Elections Are The Democratic Way To Maintain Political Stability appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Supreme Court Shows Democratic Route To Government (Category: Breaking News)
- Change Flight From Stability With Stagnancy (Category: Breaking News)
- No Democratic Logic To Hold Provincial Council Elections In 2025 (Category: Breaking News)
- Second Aragalaya In The Making (Category: Breaking News)
Rex Clementine at Pallekele People who never in their lives played with a straight bat want us to embrace ethics. Sportsmen all over the world are taught to maintain ethical behaviour although there have been few exceptions. Australians play sport so tough that they hate losing. They are friendly people but they suffer from what […]
- At least 12 killed, 80 injured in Madagascar stadium stampede (Category: Breaking News)
- Hello Madras, ‘ai api kaluda?’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Biology teacher Rukshika wins tennis double (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB MP alleges misuse of funds at SLC (Category: Breaking News)
By Jehan Perera President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s warning that he is prepared to declare a state of national emergency and use the military to suppress any public protests for change of government would reflect the pressures he is under. The manner in which he has used the security forces to deal with the protest movement has […]
- Rebuild trust with people to revive economy (Category: Breaking News)
- PRESIDENT’S NEED TO BUILD TRUST AT ALL LEVELS TO GET REFORMS THROUGH (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. actions must be for people’s benefit (Category: Breaking News)
- Bipartisan consensus for national reconciliation is urgent, necessary and possible (Category: Breaking News)
JAT Holdings PLC has posted exceptional financial performance for Q2 of FY 2022/23. During the Quarter, the Group also achieved a major milestone, delivering on its key IPO promise, by inaugurating its own end-to-end state-of-the art manufacturing facility in Bangladesh. Simultaneously, JAT Holdings PLC also recorded its highest-ever revenue for Q2 in history, doubling its […]
- Volt Charge: A visionary JAT Holdings joint venture redefining the Global EV charger industry (Category: Breaking News)
- JAT Holdings forges partnership with Herman Miller (Category: Business)
- JAT Holdings and MTV Channel Private Limited join forces (Category: Breaking News)
- JAT Holdings Opens Herman Miller Showroom (Category: Business)
Tuesday 29th November, 2022 What is this world coming to when sport sparks violence and engenders animosity instead of unity and friendship? Riots broke out in Brussels, of all places, on Sunday during a World Cup football match between Belgium and Morocco, which pulled off a 2-0 upset win. It was too much for some […]
- Football legend Pele dies at age 82 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka included in FIFA World Cup draw on strict conditions (Category: Breaking News)
- FA acknowledges England squad’s period concerns over white shorts (Category: Breaking News)
- Cricket’s day of reckoning (Category: Breaking News)
SJB MP Imthiaz Bakeer Markar says a ruler cannot hold on to power by imprisoning the country’s youth. Participating in the debate on the 2023 Budget, Bakeer Markar said, “The current crisis has severely affected the country’s youth as proved by the ongoing brain drain. We must all understand this situation. The youth who are […]
- Pope Francis implores Lankan leaders to listen to the cries of the people (Category: Breaking News)
- Terrorism, radicalisation and need for Bread (Category: Breaking News)
- OPA panel discussion: The Role of Domestic Aviation in Sri Lanka Tourism (Category: Breaking News)
- ChildFund celebrates Intl Youth Day with youth dvocates (Category: Breaking News)
The third secretary of the Sri Lanka Embassy in Oman, E. Kushan has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) upon his arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake.
The children's book "Punchi Dupathe Kurulu Kathandaraya", published by the Parliament of Sri Lanka, was launched ( Nov-27) at the children's section of the Colombo Public Library under the patronage of the Speaker Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana and many distinguished guests.
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Former President Maithripala Sirisena says some people who cant walk have been made Ambassadors by Sri Lanka. He also said that one Ambassador posted overseas, travels to the United States on holiday and not Sri Lanka. The Ambassador was appointed to a powerful country but goes to the US when on holiday. The former President […]
- Independent group yet to inform President on nominees for PM (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala says animals “playing games” and multiplying fast (Category: Breaking News)
- SLFP will not vote but will support elected President (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala Sirisena exposes Nimal Siripala (Category: Breaking News)
A demerit points system is to be introduced for motorists from January, the Government said today. State Minister of Transport Lasantha Alagiyawanna said that the demerit points system will result in drivers losing their licence.
- Five Covid related deaths reported in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Seven more Covid related deaths reported (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabraal granted bail in case filed by monk (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to export stock of expiring vaccines (Category: Breaking News)
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