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President Ranil Wickremesinghe extended his well-wishes to the Sri Lankan Cricket Team as they embark on their journey to participate in the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup Cricket Tournament, set to take place in the U.S. and the West Indies from June 1st to June 29th.
United States’ Assistant Secretary Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, called on Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe today (May 13) at the Presidential Secretariat.The post U.S. Assistant Secretary Donald Lu meets with Sri Lankan President appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- US Asst. Secretary of State Donald Lu calls on President Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- US Assistant Secretary Donald Lu calls on President Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- US Assit. Secretary of State assures support for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- U.S. Assistant Secretary assures to assist Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe extended his well-wishes to the Sri Lankan Cricket Team as they embark on their journey to participate in the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup Cricket Tournament, set to take place in America and the West Indies from June 1st to June 29th.
- Opening Play (Category: Business)
- UPDATE-1-Cricket-Sri Lanka's Jayasuriya to retire this month (Category: Breaking News)
- Hit Wicket (Category: Business)
- Test cap in sight (Category: Australia, Queensland)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe extended his best-wishes to the Sri Lankan Cricket Team which will participate in the upcoming ICC T20 Cricket World Cup, when he met them at the Presidential Secretariat this (13) afternoon. The Sri Lankan cricket squad comprising 15 players is scheduled to depart the island tomorrow (14th) morning. The ICC T20 Cricket […]
- Opening Play (Category: Business)
- UPDATE-1-Cricket-Sri Lanka's Jayasuriya to retire this month (Category: Breaking News)
- Hit Wicket (Category: Business)
- Test cap in sight (Category: Australia, Queensland)
United States’ Assistant Secretary Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, met President Ranil Wickremesinghe today (13) at the Presidential Secretariat. During the meeting, Sri Lanka’s economic recovery strategies were discussed. (PMD)
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- 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)
A foreigner sustained injuries while participating in the Base Jump event at the Lotus Tower in Colombo, Sri Lanka, today (May 13).The post American Base jumper injured in Lotus Tower accident in Sri Lanka appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka begins construction of South Asia's tallest telecommunication tower in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreigner injured after base jumping from Colombo Lotus Tower (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka's old Central Mail Exchange to go to give way to new Lotus Tower (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka s Lotus Tower receives 500,000 visitors since opening (Category: Breaking News)
Widely shared images of the “chikibilla” in Sri Lanka have been found to be fake, AFP reported. According to AFP, a national park in Sri Lanka said it had recorded no sightings of a “chikibilla”, contradicting social media posts that said the dinosaur-like creature had re-emerged there after it was thought to be extinct. Wildlife […]
- China to help conclude debt restructuring process in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- US Assistant Secretary and Sri Lankan civil society discuss reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- Tamils in Sri Lanka and around the world commemorate ‘Mullivaikkal massacre’ (Category: Breaking News)
Sports Minister Harin Fernando admitted in Parliament that the Hambantota cricket stadium was a failed project and money should have been redirected to develop existing sports stadiums. He said that there was a lot of controversy surrounding the project. However, the Minister said that as a Government, any money that needs to be paid for […]
- Sri Lanka to host West Indies for white-ball series in June (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPP decides to vote in support of 2024 budget (Category: Breaking News)
- Tamils in Sri Lanka and around the world commemorate ‘Mullivaikkal massacre’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Overseas travel ban on Mahinda temporarily lifted (Category: Breaking News)
The Supreme Court has instructed the Attorney General to submit a report on the progress of the investigations into Pastor Jerome Fernando. Fernando was arrested and remanded but was later granted conditional bail by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court in January. He was also banned from leaving the country as investigations are still ongoing but […]
- Controversial preacher Jerome Fernando returns to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Pastor Jerome Fernando to spend Christmas behind bars (Category: Breaking News)
- Petition filed against attempt to arrest Jerome Fernando withdrawn (Category: Breaking News)
- Pastor Jerome’s petition fixed for hearing (Category: Breaking News)
The Supreme Court has concluded its hearing of the petitions filed challenging the proposed Sri Lanka Electricity Bill, which includes proposed reforms for the electricity sector.
US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu spoke with members of Sri Lanka’s civil society and discussed ongoing reforms and other issues. The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung said that the US delegation learned about their ongoing efforts to promote peacebuilding and strengthen democratic norms. “We reiterated […]
- China to help conclude debt restructuring process in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Top US official to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s Eshan Pieris secured Silver Class victory at the GT World Challenge Asia Round 2 held in Thailand. Pieris notched up this commendable win at the Silver Cup Category at the GT World Challenge Asia (GTWC) Round 2 held at the Buriram International Circuit in Thailand, together with his Absolute Racing teammate, Tanart Sathienthirakul. […]
- Sri Lankan racing prodigy set to take on Sepang 12 and GT World Challenge Asia 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- China to help conclude debt restructuring process in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Top US official to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil and Elon Musk discuss launching Starlink in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Kaduwela District Court today (13) issued an enjoining order preventing any individuals from disrupting the new Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe and Acting General Secretary Keerthi Udawatte from functioning in their respective roles.
[…]The post Tentative Recovery Of The Economy Will Not Be Stalled By The Presidential Election: Response To The Governor Of The Central Bank appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- RW, IMF & The Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP Deserves Fairness From Critics (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil Vs. AKD: Who Will Blink First? (Category: Breaking News)
- Homework For NPP (Category: Breaking News)
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- 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)
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, has initiated his official visit to Sri Lanka today (May 13).The post U.S. Assistant Secretary Donald Lu visits Sri Lanka appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- US Assistant Secretary Donald Lu embarks on visit to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Top diplomat reveals the biggest support US can extend to Sri Lanka at this moment (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign Minister Ali Sabry discusses U.S - Sri Lanka bilateral relations with the Assistant Secr... (Category: Breaking News)
- US assures support to implement anti-corruption legislation and macro-economic reforms (Category: Breaking News)
The Nugegoda Magistrate s Court has issued an order preventing the students and non-academic staff of the Open University of Sri Lanka and the University of Sri Jayawardenapura from engaging in a protest march near several schools in the Nugegoda area where G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination is currently held.
A joint search operation carried out by the Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau Puttlam and the Sri Lanka Navy in the Alankuda area of Kalpitiya on Saturday (11) resulted in the arrest of an individual in possession of antiques suspected to be made of gold. Further investigations and legal proceedings were to be carried out by […]
A collective of health sector trade unions has initiated a token strike across all hospitals in the Central Province today (May 13), citing demands that include an increase in allowances.The post Sri Lanka’s health trade unions launch strike across Central Province hospitals appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- 72 health trade unions in Sri Lanka on strike (Category: Breaking News)
- Health trade unions launch strike at Central Province hospitals (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s health trade unions launch strike across Sabaragamuwa Province hospitals (Category: Breaking News)
- Health trade unions to launch token strike at Central Province hospitals (Category: Breaking News)
The resumption of the passenger ferry service from Nagapattinam to Kankesanthurai has been postponed due to the delay in arrival of the vessel and meeting regulatory compliance.
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, has commenced his official visit to Sri Lanka today (13).
Information has been uncovered regarding a large-scale racket of illegally importing shoes manufactured in foreign countries and selling them within Sri Lanka.
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 13 May 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Due to a low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, showery condition is expected to be enhanced during the next few days. Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in […]
- Heavy rain expected (Category: Breaking News)
- Showers in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North Western, Galle and Matara districts in afternoon or night (Category: Breaking News)
- Showers above 75mm in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eli... (Category: Breaking News)
- Showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa North-western an... (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has issued a condolence message on the demise of Spiritual Father of Believer’s Eastern Church His Holiness Moran Mor Athanasius Yohan I Metropolitan Bishop on His departing to Glory & Eternal Rest in America Texas on 08 May, 2024. The text of the message: I hereby convey my sincere heartfelt and Deepest […]
- President meets Pope Benedict (Category: Breaking News)
- President meets Pope Benedict XVI (Category: Breaking News)
- UNP appeal for SF given to Pope (Category: Breaking News)
- Threats against Mannar Bishop: Jayalath writes to Pope Benedict the XVI (Category: Breaking News)
Monday 13th May, 2024 An Indian-born physicist, Basab Dasgupta, residing in the US, tells us in his article published on this page today that his seat of higher learning in India became a breeding ground for the Naxalite movement in the late 1960s; it faced a prolonged closure, and its prestige and reputation suffered as […]
- JVP accuses govt. of sabotage (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP: 300 doctors who completed internship have not accepted appointments (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. sabotaging state-universities (Category: Breaking News)
- Water cannon & flames of unrest (Category: Breaking News)
SLPP leader Mahinda Rajapaksa, MP, has asked President Ranil Wickremesinghe to suspend ongoing privatisation projects, pending the conclusion of the presidential polls scheduled for Sept/Oct this year. Former President Rajapaksa has said in a media statement: “The present government is an interim arrangement formed to run the country for the remainder of former President Gotabaya […]
- IMF-led privatisation, land and resource grab in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- The Sale Of National Assets & State Owned Enterprises (Category: Breaking News)
- Godahewa sounds alarm over attempts to privatise profitable Insurance Corporation (Category: Breaking News)
- A golden opportunity for the Government (Category: Business)
by Rex Clementine These days, the trend seems to be that every Sri Lankan cricketer wants to be captain. After barely spending three years representing Sri Lanka, players tend to think that they are eligible to become captain. Being Sri Lanka’s captain seems to be the crown jewel in the sport at present. In the […]
- Sanath Jayasuriya appointed as Cricket Consultant to SLC (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka captain Chamari quashes retirement speculation; sets sight on T20 WC Qualifiers (Category: Breaking News)
- Gutless Sri Lankans suffer heaviest Test defeat (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Cricket board is the most corrupt institution in the country - Arjuna (Category: Breaking News)
Due to a low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, showery conditions are expected to be enhanced during the next few days, according to the Meteorology Department.
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- Champika Ranawaka’s Transformative Message: Lessons For National Unity & Global Politics (Category: Breaking News)
- A Call To Comrade Anura Kumara Dissanayake: Time To Reflect & Adapt (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian Strategies On Adams Bridge, Sethu Samudram & Sri Lanka Hydrography Services (Category: Breaking News)
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