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[…]The post Phase 1 Of The 10 Phase Padayatra – En Mann En Makkal appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- A Mammoth Concourse Moving Purposively In Tamil Nadu 28 & 29 July (Category: Breaking News)
- Rebounce Of Padayatra Phase 3 After A Respite Of 18 Days For State President Annamalai (Category: Breaking News)
- Padayatra In Escalating Mode For BJP & Inevitable Defeat For DMK (Category: Breaking News)
- In Tamil Nadu Even As BJP Moves In Spurts, I.N.D.I.A. Wilts Away (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Forget The Ignorant Bureaucrats, This Is Why We Need To Understand Climate Change appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Urgent & Critical Issues Related To Climate Change (Category: Breaking News)
- Forget The politicians & Their Bureaucrats, This Is Why We The Public, Need To Understand Climat... (Category: Breaking News)
- Is Sri Lanka Ready For The Climate Conference? (Category: Breaking News)
- An Oxygen Economy (Category: Breaking News)
Sinopec Energy Lanka, a Beijing-based leading international petroleum company, has officially commenced its business operations in Sri Lanka by starting fuel supply at its first filling station in Sri Lanka established in Mattegoda, Colombo from yesterday (August 30).The post Sinopec officially begins operations in Sri Lanka with Rs. 3 discount offer appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Br...
- Sinopec officially begins fuel operations in Sri Lanka with discount offer (Category: Breaking News)
- Sinopec Lanka announces retail fuel prices for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sinopec officially launches operations in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- First Sinopec fuel cargo commence discharging (Category: Breaking News)
Dutch State Secretary for Culture and Media Gunay Uslu said Sri Lanka and the Netherlands have a shared past and it will help to build together a common future with close cooperation in the fields of museums, collection management, research and exchange of knowledge and expertise.
People’s Bank today announced the results for its six months ended June 30, 2023 reporting total consolidated operating income and pre-tax profit amounting to LKR 48.2 billion and LKR 9.4 billion, respectively (1H -2022: LKR 80.7 billion and LKR 15.2 billion). Due to higher interest costs; stemming from the high interest rate environment which prevailed […]
- ‘People’s Bank continues to demonstrate resilience despite extraordinarily limiting circumstances’ (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘People’s Bank continues to maintain steadfast performance’ (Category: Breaking News)
- People’s Bank reports consolidated profit after tax of LKR 4.6 billion (Category: Breaking News)
- Seylan Bank PAT surges 79% to LKR 4.49Bn for nine months of 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Modern Ramsethu: An Unlikely Bridge appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- Connectivity Or Captivity? (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Economics & 13A Politics: Recipe For Unrest (Category: Breaking News)
- The Influence Of Sirima Bandaranaike & Ranil Wickremesinghe On The Foreign Policy Of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
In a significant diplomatic exchange, United States Senator Chris Van Hollen, who is currently on a visit to Sri Lanka, had a productive meeting with President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Dutch State Secretary for Culture and Media Gunay Uslu said Sri Lanka and the Netherlands have a shared past and it will help to build together a common future with close cooperation in the fields of museums, collection management, research and exchange of knowledge and expertise.
As Sri Lankan authorities signed an agreement with Netherlands for the return of six artefacts stolen from its territory during the colonial era, they said this would help “turn the leaf” in bilateral ties, even as such redressals of the historic cultural loot have increasingly gained weight in diplomacy. “Met with the Secretary of State […]
- Sri Lanka to bring back artifacts taken to other countries (Category: Breaking News)
- Dutch State Secretary to visit Sri Lanka to transfer cultural artifacts (Category: Breaking News)
- Six artefacts returned to Sri Lanka to be on public display (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan scouts safely evacuated from World Scout Jamboree site (Category: Breaking News)
Dutch State Secretary for Culture and Media Gunay Uslu said Sri Lanka and the Netherlands have a shared past and it will help to build together a common future with close cooperation in the fields of museums, collection management, research and exchange of knowledge and expertise. She said this when she called on Prime Minister Dinesh […]
- The Dutch prime minister hands in his resignation as the government collapses over migration (Category: Breaking News)
- Appropriation Bill to be Presented by PM (Category: Breaking News)
- New secretary to prime minister appointed (Category: Breaking News)
- Man arrested as hostage situation in Dutch nightclub ends (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakse, PC, declared in Parliament that the winners of LPL (Lanka Premier League) 2023 B-Love Kandy had been sponsored by an enterprise that was banned in the country. The statement was made in Parliament on 24th August. The one-time President of the Bar Association found fault with SLC […]
- In terms of RTI Act House releases names of MPs who voted for new law (Category: Breaking News)
- All praise for Lanka’s saviours! (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez should explain why he scrapped time-tested exchange controls – NFF (Category: Breaking News)
- Impact of foreign-funded projects on Parliament’s standing as sole sovereign and supreme body (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s embassy in Muscat, in collaboration with relevant authorities recently facilitated repatriation of 32 stranded migrant workers. These migrants had entered Oman on visit/tourist visas with the intention of securing jobs and subsequently overstayed their visas having failed to find proper employment, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson said. The issue of migrant workers arriving on […...
- Nearly 90 Sri Lankan female domestic workers stranded in Oman (Category: Breaking News)
- 07 more domestic workers stranded in Oman return to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- 15 more domestic workers stranded in Oman return to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Embassy of Sri Lanka in Oman rejects claims on pirith ceremony (Category: Breaking News)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that the ministry has not yet granted approval for the port call request extended by the Chinese geophysical and seismic survey vessel Shi Yan 6 to carry out research on Sri Lankan waters with the National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA).
New Zealand is to fund the establishment of an immigration resource centre in Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Labour and Foreign Employment said today. The High Commission of New Zealand has informed the Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara that it will provide support and necessary funds for the establishment of an immigration […]
- New Zealand assures Sri Lanka continuous assistance (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka's first 24/7 migrant call centre opens (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Kaffir community to be used to attract tourists (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s new envoy to Geneva assumes duties (Category: Breaking News)
India says it stands committed to Sri Lanka’s capacity building endeavours in line with India’s ‘Neighbourhood First Policy’. The High Commission of India, Colombo commemorated 50 years of association between National Defence College (NDC), India and Sri Lankan Armed Forces. The event celebrated the enduring bonds of cooperation, camaraderie and friendship among the milita...
- India committed to Sri Lanka’s capacity building endeavours (Category: Breaking News)
- India seeks strategic partnership with Sri Lanka in maritime surveillance system expansion (Category: Breaking News)
- India makes it happen, enters the multi-billion dollar defence market (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia proud to partner with Sri Lankan military (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe highlighted Sri Lanka s efforts to overhaul its economy, aiming for competitiveness, seeking new markets and attracting foreign investments and capital following the path of countries like Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam, the President s Media Division (PMD) reported.
Beijing [China], August 19 (ANI): Raising concerns regarding the financial crisis triggered by the downturn in China’s real estate market, Chinese investment firm Zhongrong Trust , which managed USD 87 billion worth of funds for corporate clients and wealthy individuals as of the end of 2022, had failed to pay the interest and principal on […]
- HSBC China fund JV to expand, internationalisation in focus (Category: Business)
- China to keep investing in euro zone debt – China c.bank gov. (Category: Business)
- Taiwan CB says hot money returning to markets (Category: Business)
- Ceybank Unit Trust pays Rs. 346 m as tax free dividend (Category: Business)
H.J.M Seneviratne, 63, slices through yellowed paddy stems dried out by a drought that has destroyed over 95% of his crop and is threatening crisis-hit Sri Lanka's summer rice harvest.The post Drought dents Sri Lanka’s economic hopes, farmers’ livelihood appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Paddy farmers’ problems (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka may halt rice imports to maintain farmgate paddy prices: Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Bumper paddy harvest and the consumer (Category: Business)
- Substituting Rice For Malt (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankans have been warned not to fall victim to human traffickers and arrive in Oman without confirmed jobs, after more illegal migrants were repatriated. The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Muscat Oman in collaboration with the Omani Foreign Ministry and the Department of Immigration of the Royal Oman Police, successfully facilitated repatriation of 32 […]
- Kuwait deports 62 Sri Lanka expats over residency scam, illegal work (Category: Breaking News)
- Embassy of Sri Lanka in Oman rejects claims on pirith ceremony (Category: Breaking News)
- Official from Sri Lanka Embassy in Oman arrested over sex trafficking (Category: Breaking News)
- Another group of Sri Lankans deported from France (Category: Breaking News)
Educate Sri Lanka Colombo Expo 2023, the prestigious annual higher education and study abroad exhibition, is set to empower students with knowledge, inspiration, and opportunities as they seek to navigate today’s world of higher education. The event is organised by Evolution Events and Corporate Services (EECS) and will be held from 1st to 3rd September […]
- Stax Academy celebrates second class of graduands (Category: Breaking News)
- Infinite Group Fortifies Commitment to Sri Lankan Education Landscape (Category: Breaking News)
- Sachin Tendulkar visits Sri Lankan schools as UNICEF’s goodwill Ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
- Virtusa celebrates International Women’s Day with Engineering Equity Hackathon (Category: Breaking News)
By Austin Fernando President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s recent statements on devolution show that he has realised that the granting of Police Powers (PPs) to the Provincial Councils (PCs) is too sensitive an issue and wants to keep it on the back burner. He seems to think the 13th Amendment (13A) even minus PPs will grant him […]
- PAFFREL: Ranil offers to strengthen PCs, having postponed elections to them (Category: Breaking News)
- Police powers should be devolved to PCs - Vasudeva (Category: Breaking News)
- Karuna: Police Powers Cannot Be Given To PCs (Category: Breaking News)
- Campaign launched to push for abolition of PCs (Category: Breaking News)
The 05th Round of Sri Lanka - Thailand Bilateral Political Consultations was held on Monday (28) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombo.
Stating that multiple challenges confront the G20 grouping, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that India adopted an unconventional approach to its Presidency, making it much more connected with people. A major highlight of the second day of the Think20 (T20) Summit in Mysuru on Tuesday was a virtual address by Jaishankar, followed by a […]
- Crisis in multilateralism affecting developing nations most: PM at G20 meet (Category: Breaking News)
- India hosts Iran’s deputy FM to push Eurasian link (Category: Breaking News)
- Many debt ridden countries, relying on India’s assistance (Category: Breaking News)
- Jaishankar Calls on Belgium PM; Discusses Growing Bilateral Cooperation on Trade, Technology (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Shani’s Release & State Accountability appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Quest For A Renewed Public Law Discourse In Sri Lanka: Rule Of Law, Separation Of Powers & Parli... (Category: Breaking News)
- Can Sri Lanka Save Itself From Imminent Destruction? (Category: Breaking News)
- Is The Doctrine Of Necessity Being Relevant For Sri Lanka To Initiate A People-Centered Constitu... (Category: Breaking News)
- A Warning To Be Heeded (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The Mind Of Junious (A Parable) appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Police & Aragalaya Activists In A Time Of Social Upheaval (Category: Breaking News)
- Beneath The Skin Deep Liberalism Lies Cancerous Caste Prejudices (Category: Breaking News)
- Time For Truth Come Out (Category: Breaking News)
- Lord Of The Flies Sri Lankan version: Strange experiment: Making A Good Society Through Bad Laws (Category: Breaking News)
Bio Foods (Pvt.) Ltd., a pioneer in export agriculture in Sri Lanka, proudly commemorates its 30th anniversary as a leader of organic and fair-trade agriculture on a global scale. Established in 1993 by visionary founder and Chairman, Dr. A. Sarath Ranaweera, Bio Foods has emerged as an exemplary model for sustainable and ethical farming practices. […]
- Empowering the future of female farmers (Category: Breaking News)
- Vittoria Chocolates Unwraps a Symphony of Flavours (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC Sri Lanka Celebrates the Most Admired Companies of 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia holds talks with Sri Lanka’s indigenous community (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The Economy & Politics: A Reality Check appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Economics Of Recovery & Politics Of Reconciliation (Category: Breaking News)
- RW’s Remote-Control Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF, ATA & RW’s Consolidation (Category: Breaking News)
- Why The Shock Over IMF’s Diagnostic Report? (Category: Breaking News)
Libya s prime minister suspended Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush on Sunday and referred her for investigation after Israel said its Foreign Minister Eli Cohen had met her last week despite the countries not having formal relations.
- Brazil and Sri Lanka aim to expand ties - Patriota (Category: Breaking News)
- 'Soap opera must end' (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- Foreign Office (Category: Business)
- Peace Meet (Category: Business)
Monday 28th August, 2023 There are no signs of the skies opening up anytime soon to end the prevailing drought. The Meteorological Department announced yesterday that some parts of the country might experience scattered showers but there would be no heavy rains in most areas for a few more weeks. Many irrigation reservoirs have already […]
- 60,930 acres of paddy fields damaged by drought (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankans have employed over 40,000 Kenyans  Envoy (Category: Breaking News)
- 3000 Farmers Settled (Category: Breaking News)
- No pension for 90,000 farmers (Category: Breaking News)
Continuing the investigation into the arrest of three Sri Lankan nationals involved in murder cases, the Central Crime Branch (CCB) team has arrested two suspects who were allegedly funding them and making arrangements to send them to a foreign country on Indian passports. The arrested have been identified as ASK Mansur Ali, a resident of […]
- Activist Dhaniz Ali granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
- MP Ali Sabri Raheem arrested with gold at BIA (Category: Breaking News)
- Activist Dhaniz Ali further remanded (Category: Breaking News)
- Dhaniz Ali granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
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