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[…]The post Mass Graves: Lack Of Political Will & Culture Of Impunity In Sri Lanka Exposed appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Overstressing The Proposed Truth & Reconciliation Commission (Category: Breaking News)
- Downward Spiralling Economy: Increased Govt Spending & Reduced Revenue (Category: Breaking News)
- Rise Of Ultranationalism & Elections, Tamil Nationalism & Resurrection Of LTTE Ideology In Sri L... (Category: Breaking News)
- The Left, The Nationalist Right & Industrialisation As Policy (Category: Breaking News)
In a determined push to address Sri Lanka s debt crisis and foster reconciliation, President Ranil Wickremesinghe outlined his plans to finalize the debt restructuring process by September.
[…]The post Civil Society Condemns Abuse Of ICCPR appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Weaponising Of The Law (Category: Breaking News)
- Online Safety Bill & Anti-Terror Bill – Law Making To End Democracy & Fundamental Rights Of Sri... (Category: Breaking News)
- Saying No To Authoritarian Governance (Category: Breaking News)
- Money In Weakening Our Rights: Government Competing With Evangelicals (Category: Breaking News)
In a determined push to address Sri Lanka’s debt crisis and foster reconciliation, President Ranil Wickremesinghe outlined plans to finalize the debt restructuring process by September. Collaborating closely with parliament, the President aims to develop a comprehensive strategy for resolving the nation’s financial burdens. While debt restructuring remains a key priority, President Wickremesinghe ...
- Schumer urges Biden to cancel millions in student loan debt by executive order (Category: USA, New York)
- Schumer urges Biden to cancel millions in student loan debt by executive order (Category: USA, New York)
- Schumer urges Biden to cancel millions in student loan debt by executive order (Category: USA, New York)
- Schumer urges Biden to cancel millions in student loan debt by executive order (Category: USA, New York)
Japan has appreciated the steps taken by President Ranil Wickremsinghe to restructure Sri Lanka’s debt. Newly appointed Eastern Province Governor Senthil Thondaman, who is on a visit to Japan, met the State Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, TAKEI Shunsuke, for talks today. During the discussion, the Japanese Minister had noted the steps taken by […]
- Sri Lanka distribute chicks among poultry farmers (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil questions English spoken by Tamil activist (Category: Breaking News)
- China-Japan tensions flare up over maritime disputes (Category: Breaking News)
- Aragalaya activist Piyath Nikeshala arrested (Category: Breaking News)
The Government today defended the decision to allow Uber and PickMe to operate at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) saying there are several allegations against other taxi operators at the airport. Airport and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said that among the allegations against the other taxi drivers is that they harass tourists at […]
- SriLankan Airlines to be auctioned next week (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith questions decision to allow Uber and Pick Me to operate at BIA (Category: Breaking News)
- India, Maldives accused of reneging on commitments to Palaly, Ratmalana (Category: Breaking News)
- JICA will not fund projects in Sri Lanka until debt restructured (Category: Breaking News)
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva has assured the institution s commitment towards supporting Sri Lanka s economic reforms.
Inspector General of Police (IGP) C. D. Wickramaratne accused senior Police officers of failing to prevent recent shootings as the gun violence continued today. Wickramaratne had reportedly told Public Security Minister Tiran Alles that the inefficiency of certain senior Police officers and the Officers-In-Charge (OIC) in the Western and Southern provinces was the reason crimes […]
- IGP C.D. Wickramaratne granted another service extension (Category: Breaking News)
- C.D. Wickramaratne appointed IGP for another 3 months (Category: Breaking News)
- COPA instructs Police to dispose expired tear gas (Category: Breaking News)
- Pillayan’s backup vehicle crashes into motorcycle injuring rider (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 22 Indian fishermen along with 04 Indian trawlers poaching in Sri Lankan waters northwest of Delft Island, Jaffna.
Sri Lanka’s Public Security Minister Tiran Alles has Instructed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and other senior police officers to take immediate and stern legal action to combat the violent crimes committed in both the Western and Southern provinces.The post Sri Lanka’s Public Security Minister orders the removal of inefficient Police officers appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lan...
- Cabinet approval to promote over 9,400 police officers to next ranks (Category: Breaking News)
- Police officers to be recruited to Consumer Affairs Authority of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Police to launch special operation to curb underworld activities (Category: Breaking News)
- Public Security Minister says ‘Aragalaya’ led to rise of underworld activities and drugs (Category: Breaking News)
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera has revealed that the Indian energy company Petronet LNG has presented short-term solutions to meet the Ceylon Electricity Board s (CEB) requirement for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).
Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara says that special approval has been received to include the Japanese language into the school curriculum from the primary grades.
Opposition Parliamentarian Imthiaz Bakeer Markar claims 5 students attached to the Peradeniya University had committed suicide this year. He also said that another two students who attempted suicide are receiving counselling at the University. The MP told Parliament that the information was given to him by academics at the University. He added that several students […]
- Mage Kathava – Autobiography Of Imthiaz Bakeer Markar (Category: Breaking News)
- Three bills including election law amendment proposal to increase youth representation presented... (Category: Breaking News)
- Imthiaz removed as Vice President of the UNP working committee (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka's main opposition UNP removes long standing member from the Working Committee (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Navy on Tuesday (20) detained an Indian trawler together with nine Indian fisherman poaching in the sea area off Urimunai of the Delft Island, Jaffna. It was revealed that the trawler was in the sea area as it had developed a mechanical failure due to sea water seeping in to its engine. […]
- Navy rescues Indian fishermen stranded in Lankan waters (Category: Breaking News)
- Boat Business (Category: Business)
- Lankan fishermen killed (Category: Breaking News)
- Fishing trawler and crew lost at sea (Category: Breaking News)
Through generous funding from the government of New Zealand, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is currently implementing a comprehensive programme aimed at addressing malnutrition among children under five in selected MOH divisions in Monaragala and Nuwara Eliya. The initiative targets moderate to severe malnutrition among children from 2,250 families and […]
- UN FAO help tackle environmental challenges in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- New Zealand to provide NZ$ 500,000 to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Parents in Sri Lanka cutting back on their food to feed children (Category: Breaking News)
- At least 56,000 children in Sri Lanka suffering from malnutrition (Category: Breaking News)
In collaboration with Skyline Entertainment, Scope Cinemas hosted the highly anticipated Red Carpet premiere and screening of “The Flash” at CCC on June 15th. The event was an unforgettable experience for fans and marked the first-ever standalone feature film for the beloved DC Superhero, Barry Allen. Directed by Andy Muschietti, known for the “IT” films […]
- Transformers: Rise of the Beasts premiers in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Scope Cinemas and Liberty Cinemas ignite screens with premiere of Mission: Impossible – Dead Rec... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka among first globally to experience Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (Category: Breaking News)
- Scope Cinemas hosts John Wick: Chapter 4 premier (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Customs has impounded around 16 kg of heroin found inside a container which arrived from Pakistan and three suspects were also arrested.The post Over 16 kg of heroin found inside a container arrived from Pakistan appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Live Updates - Sri Lanka News.
- Six arrested with 179 kg heroin worth Rs. 3.5 Billion on international waters brought to Galle H... (Category: Breaking News)
- 200 kg of heroin and heroin, ‘ice’ intercepted off southern coast (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Navy and Police Captures Fishing Boat with 200 kg of Narcotics in Galle (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Navy intercepts two fishing trawlers carrying 200 kg of narcotics (Category: Breaking News)
The United Nation’s deputy human rights chief on Wednesday urged the international community to use accepted principles of universal and extraterritorial jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute alleged perpetrators of human rights violations in Sri Lanka, as long as the accountability deficit remains in the island nation.The post United Nations slams Sri Lanka’s misuse of ICCPR Act, propos...
- The President kicked off Visi Vara Jaya Nada (Category: Breaking News)
- U.N. presses Sri Lanka to advance human rights amid economic crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- UN human rights office approached for information on 10 Sri Lankans (Category: Breaking News)
- UN sees Aragalaya as important starting point for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
A Gazette notification has been issued by Ministry of Public Security revising the fines on visa overstay of foreigners in Sri Lanka.
Digital Turtles, a digital strategy and social advocacy agency based in Colombo, is excited to announce the start of Creator Incubator 2023. With its commitment to fostering creative talent and innovation, the program aims to provide comprehensive support and resources to aspiring individuals in their pursuit of content creation excellence. The programme acts as a […]
- Navigating the evolving landscape of digital media (Category: Breaking News)
- SLIM DIGIS 2.3 Awards Raises the Bar of Excellence in Digital Marketing (Category: Breaking News)
- Hatch in partnership with Draper Startup House open Colombo’s first Co-Living Space to drive col... (Category: Breaking News)
- Skin disease spreading among livestock in Nuwara Eliya (Category: Breaking News)
Twenty-two Indian fishermen have been detained in Sri Lankan waters, northwest of Delft Island, Jaffna. The Sri Lanka Navy said that a special operation was carried out yesterday (21st June) to chase away Indian trawlers poaching in Sri Lankan waters. The operation led to 04 Indian trawlers being detained with 22 Indian fishermen, the Sri […]
- Navy detains 27 Indians for poaching in Sri Lankan waters (Category: Breaking News)
- Navy detains 15 Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan waters (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Navy detains 32 Indian fishermen (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Navy detains 12 Indian fishermen (Category: Breaking News)
Twice a day carers in Sri Lanka lead Sak Surin, an elephant donated by Thailand more than 20 years ago, into a custom-made crate, where he stands patiently, training for a special six-hour flight to carry him home and recover his health.The post Sri Lanka readies ailing Thai elephant for flight home appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Live Updates - Sri Lanka News.
- Thailand had to bust $530,000 to fly ailing elephant back from Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Thailand to send mahouts, aircraft to Sri Lanka to bring back sick elephant (Category: Breaking News)
- Thai elephant in Sri Lanka to return home for treatment (Category: Breaking News)
- Thailand makes push to bring home abused elephant from Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Minister of Labor and Foreign Employment, Manusha Nanayakkara yesterday (June 21) denied the reports claiming his staff members asked for money from those seeking foreign employment.The post Foreign Employment Minister says his staff didn’t ask for money promising foreign employment appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Live Updates - Sri Lanka News.
- Manusha assures legal actions against those defrauding people promising foreign employment (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s foreign remittances up by 98.8% in February – Manusha (Category: Breaking News)
- Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara expelled from Samagi Jana Balawegaya (Category: Breaking News)
- Worker remittances to top US$ 1 Billion this year – Minister (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Customs has impounded nearly 16kg of heroin smuggled in from Pakistan.
By Hiran H.Senewiratne Sri Lanka is a growing market and AMW has many strategic plans to expand its operations in Sri Lanka, Group- Managing Director of local automotive giant, Associated Motorways (AMW), Peter Mackenzie said. “AMW has been the exclusive distributor of Castrol since 2002, represented by a strong dealer channel island wide and provides […]
- AMW unveils latest Nissan Sunny (Category: Business)
- Death of Upatissa Hulugalle (Category: Breaking News)
- AMW tops in Eicher tipper sales (Category: Business)
- NEM Constructions gets Indian award for 100 Eicher tipper trucks order from AMW (Category: Business)
Dr. Geewananda Gunawardena (GG) in his letter titled “Buddhagosa was no betrayer” (The Island – 19.06.2023), which probably was in response to my letter “Arahath Mahinda’s mission and Ven. Buddhagosa’s betrayal” (The Island – 06.06.2023) which he has quoted, argues that Buddhism, in any case, would have undergone change, as it had, over the years, […]
- Travesty of Buddhism in present day Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- The distortion of Buddhism and the rise of meaningless rituals (Category: Breaking News)
- Buddhism in challenging times (Category: Breaking News)
- Jerome Fernando and his profane gimmicks – II (Category: Breaking News)
Nearly a year after the controversy over the Chinese intelligence gathering vessel Yuan Wang 5 docking at Hambantota Port, SIGINT (Signal Intelligence) collection French vessel Dupuy de Lôme arrived at the Port of Colombo on a formal visit yesterday morning (21st). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval […]
- Vessel smuggling large volume of narcotics apprehended off Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian Navy monitoring Chinese research vessel headed for Sri Lanka - report (Category: Breaking News)
- Naval vessel reported missing since Sep. re-establishes communication (Category: Breaking News)
- Offshore Petrol Vessel P-627 commissioned into Sri Lanka Navy as Vijayabahu (Category: Breaking News)
By Prabhat Patnaik After Sri Lanka and Pakistan, Bangladesh has become the third country in our neighbourhood to become afflicted by a serious economic crisis. It has asked for a $4.5 billion loan from the IMF, apart from $1 billion from the World Bank and $2.5-3 billion from multilateral agencies and donor nations. Though the […]
- A stitch in time saves nine - Facing the short-term economic challenges (Category: Business)
- Achieving economic goals amidst global challenges (Category: Business)
- After Lanka and Pakistan, now Bangladesh lines up before IMF for bailout (Category: Breaking News)
- Raising the bar: The rise of the Sri Lankan economy (Category: Business)
From the viewpoint of the South, the recent visit by a delegation of African political leaders to Russia for the primary purpose of impressing on President Vladimir Putin the need to end the conflict in Ukraine is welcome news. The visit is doubly important for at least two main reasons; first, the mounting economic pressures […]
- As ‘New Cold War’ intensifies, West woos Africa and ASEAN region (Category: Breaking News)
- People’s participation in Constitution-making: the South African experience (Category: Breaking News)
- RW says great power rivalries and geopolitics emerging threat to Third World (Category: Breaking News)
- Pragmatism likely to be accented in foreign policy of Southern powers (Category: Breaking News)
The UN s deputy human rights chief on Wednesday urged the international community to use accepted principles of universal and extraterritorial jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute alleged perpetrators of human rights violation in Sri Lanka, as long as the accountability deficit remains in the island nation.
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