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President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, has confirmed his participation in the 10th World Water Forum High-Level Meeting, to be held from May 18th to 20th, 2024, in Bali, Indonesia. This significant gathering, themed “Water for Shared Prosperity,” will convene global leaders to address pressing issues related to water management and sustainability. President Wickremesinghe will leave for Indonesia [̷...
- Shasheendra Rajapaksa sworn in as Minister of State for Irrigation and Water Supply (Category: Breaking News)
- President warns of potential water shortage in 20 years (Category: Breaking News)
- New State Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Management appointed (Category: Breaking News)
- Everyone must work together to build a glorious country free from bankruptcy- President (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe is to travel to Bali, Indonesia to attend the 10th World Water Forum High-Level Meeting from 18th May to 20th May. This significant gathering, themed “Water for Shared Prosperity,” will convene global leaders to address pressing issues related to water management and sustainability. President Wickremesinghe will leave for Indonesia on the 18th, […]
- UNP decides to pick Ranil as presidential candidate (Category: Breaking News)
- President presents budget with no “fairy tales” (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil loses his cool when questioned on Channel 4 video (Category: Breaking News)
- President to hold talks with Japanese PM in Tokyo (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Corruption In Sri Lanka: The Root Of Modern Social Instability appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Menace Of Political Nepotism: Sri Lanka’s Downfall (Category: Breaking News)
- House Of Fashions, House Of Chaos & Out Of Fashion (Category: Breaking News)
- The Economic Setbacks Of Yahapālanaya Government (Category: Breaking News)
- Elitism – A Hidden Downfall Factor (Category: Breaking News)
Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake have seized a large consignment of smuggled cigarettes, valued at around Rs. 2.1 million, and arrested a suspect at the arrival terminal this morning (15).
Singapore's long-serving Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is stepping down, marking the end of a political era for the island nation.The post End of Lee era for Singapore as Prime Minister steps down appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Lawrence Wong sworn in as Singapore’s first new prime minister in 20 years (Category: Breaking News)
- Lawrence Wong takes oaths as Singapore’s new Prime Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- End of Lee era for Singapore as PM steps down (Category: Breaking News)
- Singapore’s Lee Hsien Loong says he will step down as early as next year (Category: Breaking News)
In the bustling heart of Ja-Ela, Moose Clothing Company stands tall as a beacon of creativity, technical expertise, and workmanship. Established in 2018 with a vision to redefine Sri Lanka’s fashion landscape whilst bridging the gap between affordability and accessibility to good quality fashion, Moose Clothing Company has now embarked on a journey that transcends […]
- Moose Clothing Company sponsors Sri Lankan team for World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Moose Clothing Co. SLC’s Official Cricket Clothing Sponsor for 2023-27 (Category: Sports)
- Sri Lanka team departs for ICC T20 World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC T20 official sponsor Hyundai gifts fleet of 60 vehicles (Category: Business)
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China this week, both countries announced, using the first foreign trip of his new six-year term to underscore the deepening partnership with China’s Xi Jinping. China and Russia declared a “no limits”partnership in February 2022 when Putin visited Beijing just days before he sent tens of thousands of troops […]
- Putin arrives in China for state visit, summit with Xi Jinping (Category: Breaking News)
- Putin says little role for BRICS in euro crisis (Category: Business)
- Xi and Putin confirmed for November’s G20 summit in Bali (Category: Breaking News)
- Russia 2011 growth 4.2% (Category: Business)
PickMe has crossed digital borders and will take the ride hailing market by storm with the launch of their latest technology partnership, JumJum (Let’s Go) in Nepal, a country where 78% of 3.22 million vehicles registered are motorcycles. Named as the Motorcycle city, Kathmandu Valley claims to have over a million motorcycles on their busy […]
- Erik Solheim returns to Jaffna after over 20 years (Category: Breaking News)
- Tamils in Sri Lanka distribute porridge to commemorate war dead (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka confirm Group A semi-final spot (Category: Breaking News)
- US and Sri Lanka to sign deal to prevent smuggling of nuclear material (Category: Breaking News)
By Easwaran Rutnam Sri Lanka Muslim Congress Leader Rauff Hakeem has called on the Sri Lanka Government to suspend diplomatic ties with Israel for committing “genocide” in Palestine. He told Parliament the Government must take a bold stand on the issue like certain other countries. The MP said that Sri Lanka must call for action […]
- NIA arrests wanted accused in espionage case involving Sri Lankan (Category: Breaking News)
- China to help conclude debt restructuring process in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan student group condemns US action on demonstrations (Category: Breaking News)
- Couples in Sri Lanka not prioritizing having babies (Category: Breaking News)
The newly-appointed Ambassador-designate of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Rekha Gunasekera assumed duties at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Netherlands last Friday (10). Her assumption of duties was marked by a simple ceremony […]
- Cricket Cup (Category: Business)
- Netherlands' appreciates Govt stand (Category: Breaking News)
- Appointment of the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Netherlands to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan as Dy. Dir. General of Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons in The Ha... (Category: Breaking News)
One of Europe’s most notorious people-smugglers has been arrested in Iraq following a BBC investigation. Barzan Majeed was arrested in Iraqi Kurdistan on Sunday morning, a senior government official said. For several years, he and his gang were heavily involved in the people-smuggling trade – in boats and lorries – across the English Channel. The […]
- Switzerland’s Nemo wins Eurovision 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Fourteen killed and dozens injured after Mumbai billboard collapse (Category: Breaking News)
- Gunmen storm Ecuador television studio live on air (Category: Breaking News)
- Ukraine, brandy and EVs top the agenda on Xi’s charm offensive (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Being Meticulously Scrupulous! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- A Painted Ship In A Painted Ocean (Category: Breaking News)
- The Buddha’s Idea Of Critical Thinking (Category: Breaking News)
- Bleeding Hearts & Brave Hearts (Category: Breaking News)
- Brahmins Demand A Debate On Debt (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post After May Day: Now What? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Planning For A Year Of Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump-Ramasamy Ticket GOP’s Best Bet In 2024; US Events Will Affect The Whole World (Category: Breaking News)
- AKD’s Recent Climb Is Meteoric, Yet A Long Way To Go (Category: Breaking News)
- Election Or No Election, Ranil Is done; He’s Not Fit For Office (Category: Breaking News)
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to replace his long-standing ally Sergei Shoigu as defence minister, the Kremlin has announced. The 68-year-old has been in the role since 2012 and is to be appointed the head of Russia’s Security Council. Papers published by the upper chamber of the Russian parliament said Shoigu will be replaced […]
- In pictures: Northern Lights dazzle around the world (Category: Breaking News)
- Pentagon to ‘rush’ Patriot missiles to Ukraine in $6bn package (Category: Breaking News)
- Little chance of change as Vladimir Putin is sworn in again (Category: Breaking News)
- Switzerland’s Nemo wins Eurovision 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? – Part III appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- At least 49 civilians, 15 soldiers killed in northeast Mali attacks – interim government (Category: Breaking News)
- Another Sri Lanka Army contingent heads to Mali (Category: Breaking News)
- Four Sri Lankan peacekeepers injured in IED attack in Mali: UN (Category: Breaking News)
- Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? – Part II (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Economic Growth, National Security, And What Next For Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Colombo University Business Economic Summit 2024: Keynote Address (Category: Breaking News)
- The Magic 2048: What Is To Be Done To Make Ranilnomics A Reality? (Category: Breaking News)
- Economy 2024: More Challenging Than The Two Previous Years (Category: Breaking News)
- Target 2048 – Growth Lab Experiment Should Be Converted From A Mere Wish To Ground Level Reality (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that he expects to increase the growth rate of Sri Lanka’s economy to up to 3% by the year 2025 and mentioned that steps would be taken to increase the salaries of government employees.The post Sri Lanka Nursing University inaugurated appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Growth rate of Sri Lanka’s economy will be increased up to 3% by 2025 – President (Category: Breaking News)
- President proposes establishing Int l University on Climate Change in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Government focuses on promoting ‘Health Tourism’ (Category: Breaking News)
- President seeks ADB support to set up International University on Climate Change in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Debt Restructuring As Rocket Science: The IMF, Green, Blue & Pink-Washing BlackRock? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Greenwashing Bond Scams & Financializing Mother Nature: Climate Science Fiction Versus Local Rea... (Category: Breaking News)
- Of Elections, Bond Scams & Money Politics: The Anatomy Of Default @75 (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF, Sri Lanka’s Resource Curse & Privatization Of The Central Bank (Category: Breaking News)
- Channel 4’s Easter Sunday: The IMF Descends Amid An Over The Horizon Operation Staring ‘Sonic-So... (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Modi’s Wolf Worrier Diplomacy Opens A Window For China In South Asia appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Rise Of Ultranationalism & Elections, Tamil Nationalism & Resurrection Of LTTE Ideology In Sri L... (Category: Breaking News)
- Undemocratic Rule Of Modi’s India Is A Security Threat To South Asia (Category: Breaking News)
- Postponing Elections & Inviting The Dragon: Sri Lankan President’s China Tilt (Category: Breaking News)
- Destination Delhi: Roving President’s Next Port Of Call (Category: Breaking News)
In recent years, Europe’s attitude towards China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has undergone a seismic transformation, marked by a discernible shift towards skepticism and apprehension regarding the initiative’s multifaceted implications. Launched in 2013 by Chinese President Xi Jinping, the BRI was envisioned as a grand strategy to rejuvenate ancient Silk Road tradi...
- Sri Lanka explains decision to join China’s BRI (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s Acquisition of Hambantota Port: A Strategic move to strengthen its maritime capabilities (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s energy sector at risk: Calls for diversification amidst Chinese investments (Category: Breaking News)
- China’s Xi warns West against economic ‘decoupling’ (Category: Breaking News)
A recent poll revealed that the number of US citizens who view China as an enemy has surged, while an overwhelming majority of Americans hold unfavourable views of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)-ruled nation as the tensions between Washington and Beijing escalated in recent years. According to a survey report released by Washington-based nonpartisan think […]
- Americans want to see Fauci get vaccine before they do: poll (Category: USA, New York)
- Americans want to see Fauci get vaccine before they do: poll (Category: USA, New York)
- Americans want to see Fauci get vaccine before they do: poll (Category: USA, New York)
- Americans want to see Fauci get vaccine before they do: poll (Category: USA, New York)
ECONOMYNEXT –The government is waiting for clearance from Public Security Ministry to go ahead with a dragged India-funded Unique ID card project, State Technology Minister Kanaka Herath said. The key stakeholders including President Ranil Wickremesinghe will meet on Friday to discuss (10) the latest on the project, he said. The project has faced delay while […]
- Govt. accused of giving Indian companies access to Lankans’ biometrics (Category: Breaking News)
- Is JVP/NPP signalling left and turning right? (Category: Breaking News)
- India assures continued support for SL at Creditors’ Committee along with Japan and Paris Club (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Chinese investment’ in sea cucumber farm sparks concerns among northern fishermen (Category: Breaking News)
Israel has told tens of thousands more Palestinians to leave Rafah, as it intensifies military operations in southern Gaza. Flyers dropped from the air and posts on social media told residents in the city’s eastern districts to go to al-Mawasi – a narrow coastal area which Israel calls an “expanded humanitarian zone”. Parts of Rafah […]
- Israeli operation leaves Rafah’s hospitals overwhelmed (Category: Breaking News)
- Implement SC order on accessibility! (Category: Business)
- Turkey halts trade with Israel over ‘humanitarian tragedy’ in Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- Is Speaker’s announcement consistent with SC determination? (Category: Breaking News)
Debt owed by various countries, especially in South Asia and Africa, to China has multiplied in recent years.The post Debt owed by Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to China rise to record levels: Data appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Forbes: Lanka, Pakistan and Maldives among biggest debt burdens to China (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka s debt to China close to 20% of public external debt - study (Category: Breaking News)
- Some creditors want to restructure Sri Lanka’s debt without China (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan, India and France launch creditors meeting on Sri Lanka debt (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka voted in support of a crucial UN resolution which upgrades Palestine’s rights at the world body as an Observer State. The UN General Assembly convened in New York on Friday for an emergency special session on the Gaza crisis. The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly passed the resolution which upgrades Palestine’s rights at the […]
- UN hopes for peaceful recovery from current crisis in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka again abstains from voting on resolution against Russia (Category: Breaking News)
- Int’l Day of UN Peacekeepers: Jaishankar remembers those who made supreme sacrifice in cause of ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka abstains from voting on resolution against Russia (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Aragalaya Effect Vs IMF Effect appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- RW, IMF & The Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Homework For NPP (Category: Breaking News)
- Restructuring The Economy: A Stock Take (Category: Breaking News)
- Politics Behind Economic Recovery (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe told Parliament yesterday, making a statement, that he had assumed leadership of the country without any conditions, despite being a sole Member of Parliament from his party. The President said he expected to conclude all negotiations with external creditors by the middle of this year, and that the ultimate goal of debt restructuring […]
- No final decision on domestic debt restructuring : Bandula debt (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez reiterates need to go ahead with local debt restructuring (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP moves SC to prevent possible losses to EPF, ETF (Category: Breaking News)
- President now expects IMF bailout next month (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Ignoring The Whale, While Hooking The Sprat appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Just Rewards For Hard Work (Category: Breaking News)
- On Overlooking The Obvious (Category: Breaking News)
- Improvising To Overcome Tragedy (Category: Breaking News)
- Aiyo Sirisena! Cut Out The Bluff! (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Unraveling The Root Causes Of Sri Lanka’s Foreign Currency Crisis appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity, & The IMF: A Solution Or A Worsening Of The Problem? (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? (Category: Breaking News)
- From Socialism To Success: Sweden’s Economic Evolution (Category: Breaking News)
- Budget 2023: A Depth Or Dearth (Category: Breaking News)
Left-arm spinning allrounder Dunith Wellalage has made Sri Lanka’s squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup despite never having played a T20 international. Top-order batter Kamindu Mendis and round-arm seamer Nuwan Thushara are also in the 15. From the older cohort, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, and Dasun Shanaka also find places in the squad. […]
- Angelo Mathews back in T20I squad after three-year absence (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh look to remedy home record as rivalry with Sri Lanka heats up (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bowled out for 50 in Asia Cup final (Category: Breaking News)
- Vanuatu stun Zimbabwe to kick off T20 World Cup Qualifier (Category: Breaking News)
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