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US President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump have both passed the delegate thresholds to clinch their parties’ nominations for the election in November. Four states, one American territory and Democrats living abroad held their primaries on Tuesday. The result means US voters face a rematch of the 2020 presidential election in eight months’ […]
- US House passes bill that could ban TikTok nationwide (Category: Breaking News)
- Lost power, a mayday call and the crash that brought down a Baltimore bridge (Category: Breaking News)
- Baltimore bridge collapse: Divers find two bodies in submerged truck (Category: Breaking News)
- Delhi’s chief minister arrested over corruption claims (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) should urge Sri Lanka’s government to abandon draft legislation that would severely curtail civil society and jeopardize the IMF’s program in the country, Human Rights Watch said in a letter to the IMF that was released, Wednesday. The proposed Non-Governmental Organizations (Registration and Supervision) Act is among several recent and […]
- UN concerned over arrest of Muslim women in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Significant human rights abuses recorded in Sri Lanka in 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Spotlight sought on urgent human rights challenges in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- US calls for victim centered reconciliation initiatives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Nandalal Weerasinghe’s Wages Of Sin appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Involuntary & Inequitable DDO (Category: Breaking News)
- RW’s Political Rating & Fitch’s Credit Rating (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil’s Debt Driven Growth Strategy (Category: Breaking News)
- Towards A False Dawn (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post IMF Should Oppose Restrictions On Freedom of Expression & Civil Society Groups: HRW appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Reject New Counterterrorism Bill: Proposed Law Breaks Government Pledge To End Abuse – HRW (Category: Breaking News)
- Change Of Presidents Did Not Lead To Any Improvement In Human Rights: HRW (Category: Breaking News)
- HRW says Sri Lanka failed to meet obligations linked to GSP+ scheme (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka cracking down on dissent, threats of violence, intimidation: HRW (Category: Breaking News)
Starvation is being used as a weapon of war in Gaza, the EU’s foreign policy chief has claimed. Joseph Borrell described the lack of aid entering the territory as a “manmade” disaster. A Spanish ship carrying desperately needed food supplies has left Cyprus for Gaza, but the UN says this cannot replace the delivery of […]
- WHO says children starving to death in northern Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- Over 100 reported killed in crowd near Gaza aid convoy (Category: Breaking News)
- US and UK launch fresh strikes on Houthis (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel carries out intense air strikes on Khan Younis in southern Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
The Cabinet of Ministers granted approval to the proposal furnished by the President in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies to sign the exchange papers and other relevant documents with the Government of Japan in order to receive donation grants under the Japanese Economic and Social Development Programme for […]
New envoys for Pakistan and Thailand in Sri Lanka presented their credentials to President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Paitoon Mahapannaporn, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to Sri Lanka and Major General (R) Faheem Ul Aziz, HI (M) the High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka presented their credentials to President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Minister of Foreign […]
- Pakistan exploring ways to broaden ties with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan to continue to stand with people of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran and Sri Lanka to strengthen cooperation in multiple areas (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sees Pakistan as a strategic partner (Category: Breaking News)
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the President to take over the Homagama Base Hospital under the purview of the Ministry of Health and upgrade it as a teaching hospital. It has been proposed to establish a medical college under the direct supervision and regulation of the Ministry of Education, the Ministry […]
- Dialog Axiata gifts fully-functional ICU at Homagama Base Hospital to the public (Category: Breaking News)
- Dialog Axiata gifts fully-functional ICU at Homagama Base Hospital to the public (Category: Breaking News)
- Dialog Axiata gifts fully-functional ICU at Homagama Base Hospital to the public (Category: Breaking News)
- Dialog Axiata gifts fully-functional ICU at Homagama Base Hospital to the public (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy The most disconcerting aspect of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s book, ‘The Conspiracy to Oust Me’, released recently, is not about what the book says or does not say. Instead, it is about the absence of a formal book-launch function, like the one, his chosen Defence Secretary, Gen. Kamal Gunaratne, had organised […]
- Can Judiciary help break the dead-lock? (Category: Breaking News)
- An Independence Day fete Ranil may still like to forget (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt sans governance: Securing Sri Lanka from Sri Lankans (Category: Breaking News)
- Politics after the protests (Category: Breaking News)
The National Bureau of Statistics of the Communist Party of China recently released a series of economic data however there is still no data on the youth unemployment rate which is said to be intentional due to the current situation. Currently unemployment among Chinese youth is widespread to maintain stability and avoid risks from domestic […]
- AFTER PEOPLE’S ANTI-COVID ANGER, LAYOFFS CHALLENGE XI JINPING (Category: Breaking News)
- Reflections on the global economic landscape (Category: Business)
- China urban tide to grow by 100 million in 10 years: Report (Category: Business)
- Will rising joblessness and mounting local govt debts stunt China’s 2035 ambition? (Category: Breaking News)
Peter Breuer, Chief of IMF Mission to Sri Lanka has claimed that the Sri Lankan economy is showing signs of progress. The monetary and fiscal measures like tax increases and particularly the debt moratorium may have resulted in giving some breathing space for the country to recover from the period of extreme hardship caused by […]
- Crashing economies and the South’s narrowing foreign policy options (Category: Breaking News)
- Need for new economic policy for poor countries (Category: Breaking News)
- Dr. Nicholas advises Lanka against swallowing IMF dope (Category: Breaking News)
- Pitfalls of export-led growth (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The Menace Of Political Nepotism: Sri Lanka’s Downfall appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Shocking Incident Involving Mormon Leader’s Assault Of Sri Lankan Father Leads To Charges & Cour... (Category: Breaking News)
- Urgent Call For Action: Sri Lanka Must Enact The Long-Awaited Animal Welfare Bill (Category: Breaking News)
- The Economic Setbacks Of Yahapālanaya Government (Category: Breaking News)
- House Of Fashions, House Of Chaos & Out Of Fashion (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Conspiracy There Was, In Enthroning Gota; Not In Dethroning Him! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Irony Of The Downfall Of Rajapaksas; Lessons & Opportunities! (Category: Breaking News)
- Political Hawks Can Hijack The Post-Aragala Agenda! (Category: Breaking News)
- Don’t Shoot The Messenger: Commissions, An “Open Sesame” (Category: Breaking News)
- From “Gota’s War” To War Against Gota; Aragalaya’s Historic Strike! (Category: Breaking News)
Foreign Minister of Bangladesh Dr Hasan Mahmud today expressed his keen interest to expand trade and commerce with Sri Lanka.
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon paid a courtesy visit to Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (March 11).The post IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon meets Defence Secretary Kamal Gunaratne appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Defence Secretary orders IGP to launch special probe (Category: Breaking News)
- Defence Secretary orders IGP to launch special probe (Category: Breaking News)
- Defence Secretary orders IGP to launch special probe (Category: Breaking News)
- Defence Secretary orders IGP to launch special probe (Category: Breaking News)
Many developed and developing countries including Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and nations of the Gulf region are keen to start trade in rupee with India as it would help cut transaction costs for businesses, India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said. He expressed confidence that the development is going to be a “very game-changing” dimension […]
- India notes increase in investments in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian Rupee not a legal tender in Sri Lanka for domestic payments (Category: Breaking News)
- Indo-Lanka FTA to be upgraded to ETCA (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil to participate in Indian summit virtually (Category: Breaking News)
Employees at the Central Mail Exchange in Colombo have commenced a strike in response to the prolonged malfunction of two elevators within the eight-story building.The post Postal workers initiate strike over elevator issues at Central Mail Exchange in Colombo appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Elevator breakdown triggers postal strike (Category: Breaking News)
- Urgent mail could be collected Ministry (Category: Breaking News)
- Strike in Colombo Central Postal Exchange (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Postal Department workers to launch a fresh spate of agitations (Category: Breaking News)
Postal workers at the Central Mail Exchange (CME) in Colombo launched a token strike from midnight yesterday over a broken elevator in the CME building. Co-Convener of the Joint Postal Trade Union Front Chinthaka Bandara said the strike had been launched against the authorities’ failure to replace a broken elevator.Postmaster General S. R. W. M. […]
Sixty-nine Sri Lankan fishing boats are in Indian custody, Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda has said during a recent televised interview.Hundreds of Indian boats arrive in Sri Lankan waters and use destructive bottom trawling techniques in the territorial waters of Sri Lanka, the Minister said. “They have destroyed all marine resources in the Indian territorial […]
- Navy Commander explains persistent problem of large number of Indian vessels poaching in SL waters (Category: Breaking News)
- Court orders seized Indian fishing boats to be destroyed (Category: Breaking News)
- Navy apprehends poaching fishers in spite of TN protests (Category: Breaking News)
- Devananda warns against endangering lives of encroaching Indian fishers (Category: Breaking News)
In recent years, Maldives has witnessed a creeping shadow of Chinese influence, casting doubt on the sovereignty and autonomy of this island nation. The recent signing of a defense cooperation agreement between China and the Maldives on 4th March serves as a stark reminder of the dangerous path the Maldives treads, as it inches closer […]
- China and India’s Engagement with the Maldives: “Rich Imperialism” vs “Poor Imperialism” (Category: Breaking News)
- Maldives’ Economic Downfall Under President Muizzu’s Choices (Category: Breaking News)
- Maldives In Murky Waters: Chinese Debt Challenges For Economic Stability (Category: Breaking News)
- India seeks strategic partnership with Sri Lanka in maritime surveillance system expansion (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickramasinghe also joined the "IORA" Day 2024 celebration held today (10) at the Galle Mouth Square in Colombo under the theme of "Ensuring a Sustainable Indian Ocean for Future Generations". The Indian Ocean Rim Association or “IORA” was established in 1997 and this year is celebrating its 27th anniversary.Sri Lanka was also awarded the United Nations Priority Restoration Award l...
- IORA Council of Ministers Meeting to be held in Colombo next week (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to assume leadership as chair of Indian Ocean Rim Association (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka assumes chair of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to assume Indian Ocean Rim Association s chairmanship for 2023 - 2025 (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe led the vibrant festivities of the 2024 IORA Day celebration at Galle Face Green today (March 10), underlining the imperative of "Ensuring a Sustainable Indian Ocean for Future Generations".The post President Ranil Wickremesinghe leads 2024 IORA Day celebrations at Galle Face Green appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- President attends 2024 IORA Day celebration at Galle Face Green (Category: Breaking News)
- IORA Day 2024 celebrations get underway at Galle Face Green (Category: Breaking News)
- IORA Day 2024 gets under way in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- The President joins the "IORA" Day celebrations (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters in the dark hours of March 09, 2024, and this morning (March 10).The post Sri Lanka Navy seizes three Indian fishing trawlers, arrests 22 fishermen appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- 21 Indian fishermen arrested, 2 fishing trawlers seized for poaching in Sri Lankan waters (Category: Breaking News)
- Navy arrests 22 Indian fishermen (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Navy arrests 37 poaching Indian fishermen in five trawlers on Sri Lanka waters (Category: Breaking News)
- 43 Indian fishermen arrested by SLN (Category: Breaking News)
The employees of the Central Mail Exchange in Colombo have decided to launch a 24-hour token strike from midnight today (10 March).
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- Yoruba People & Culture (Category: Breaking News)
- Erosion & Climate Change: Sri Lanka Is Adrift In The Indian Ocean (Category: Breaking News)
- Priceless Stolen Property (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe attended the 2024 IORA Day celebration at Galle Face Green today (10). The theme for 2024 IORA day is “Ensuring a Sustainable Indian Ocean for Future Generations”. The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) established in 1997, comprises 23 Member States and 12 Dialogue Partners and stands as a crucial platform for fostering […]
- 2024 Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Day to be held on 10th March (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka reiterates commitment to achieve IORA objectives (Category: Breaking News)
- IORA Day 2024 celebrations get underway at Galle Face Green (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil Wickremesinghe leads 2024 IORA Day celebrations at Galle Face Green (Category: Breaking News)
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr told the Australian parliament on Thursday he would not allow any foreign power to take “one square inch” of the country’s territory, and that Manila was firm in defending its sovereignty. Australia and the Philippines began their first joint sea and air patrols in the South China Sea in November, […]
- Resource Conflict (Category: Business)
- Philippine and Chinese vessels collide in contested waters (Category: Breaking News)
- Phillipines’ bold response to aggressive China in the South China Sea (Category: Breaking News)
- China faces international criticism after its vessel fired water cannon on Philippine boats (Category: Breaking News)
China’s manufacturing activity declined for the fifth consecutive month in February, with the fall attributed to disruptions surrounding the Lunar New Year holiday, but analysts anticipate a moderate pickup in the months ahead despite structural frailties still looming large. The official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) fell to 49.1 in February from 49.2 a month […]
- Asian shares rise as China data soothes, caution caps (Category: Business)
- Manufacturing and Services PMIs rise in December 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- China factory activity shrinks for 5th month : HSBC flash PMI (Category: Business)
- Asian markets end on a mixed note on May Day (Category: Business)
Tuvalu’s new government released a statement of priorities Wednesday, reiterating the Pacific island nation’s intent to maintain its “long-term and lasting special relationship” with Taiwan, while vowing to review a security pact that the previous administration signed with Australia in November. The announcement comes after some lawmakers hinted before last month’s parliamentary elect...
- India maintains ‘loud silence’ on Taiwan crisis, its ‘One China’ policy (Category: Breaking News)
- Have China’s Pacific ambitions been thwarted? (Category: Breaking News)
- China top military paper warns of armed confrontation over seas (Category: Business)
- Chinese entities world’s biggest economic spies-Pentagon (Category: Business)
The Foreign Affairs Ministry has asserted that the two Sri Lankans, who were rescued from the merchant ship True Confidence which was attacked by a missile launched by Yemen s Houthi rebels in the Gulf of Aden, would be repatriated to the island soon.
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