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[…]The post Unelected Team At The BRI Forum: Speaking From Both Sides Of Mouth appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Government Is A ‘Blackhole’: IMF Should Be Worried About The (225+1) (Category: Breaking News)
- Machiavellians Tend To Be Demonic: Stuck Between A Rock & A Hard Place (Category: Breaking News)
- Lack of Common Sense Of A Time-Expired President (Category: Breaking News)
- The Geopolitical Enabling Of The Gotabaya Garrison State (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has voiced his displeasure over the recent Cabinet reshuffle that took place, deeming it a mere ‘change of posts’, as opposed to an effective solution to the issues Sri Lanka is currently facing.The post Namal Rajapaksa slams Cabinet reshuffle, says President should understand coalition politics appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lank...
- Namal slams Cabinet reshuffle, says President should understand coalition politics (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahinda Rajapaksa to form new alliance (Category: Breaking News)
- Basil likely to enter parliament during cabinet reshuffle – Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- Basil likely to enter parliament during cabinet reshuffle – Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
Indian cricket legend Bishan Singh Bedi has died aged 77 after a prolonged illness. He was battling age-related illnesses and had undergone a few surgeries in recent years. Bedi, regarded as one of the world’s finest ever spin bowlers, captained India in 22 of his 67 Tests and took 266 wickets. He made his debut […]
- Airlines warn of UK flight delays over air traffic control fault (Category: Breaking News)
- Hezbollah steps back from all-out war on Israel over Gaza – for now (Category: Breaking News)
- Boeing whistleblower found dead in US (Category: Breaking News)
- Hundreds of migrants killed by Saudi border guards (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy By seeking to escalate the long-term fishers’ issue at a time the two nations are resuming the forgotten ferry service after four decades, Sri Lanka’s Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananada may be torpedoing the larger connectivity project of his President, Ranil Wickremesinghe. The minister’s reiteration of an earlier demand for an UN […]
- There is much more to Katchchatheevu now (Category: Breaking News)
- Will a fishers’ defence force create more problems than solving any? (Category: Breaking News)
- India, Sri Lanka passenger ferry service launched after 40 years (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Is India going to steal land, water and air?’ (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The Cauldrons We Make appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- A Great American Dilemma: Israel-Hamas War – Is It Reverse Holocaust? (Category: Breaking News)
- The Holocaust, history and today’s politics (Category: USA, Arkansas)
- The Holocaust, history and today’s politics (Category: USA, Arkansas)
- The Holocaust, history and today’s politics (Category: USA, Arkansas)
A former club cricketer from Sri Lanka defrauded his employer in Australia for nearly $250,000 which he pumped into events featuring high profile international cricketers. Navishta ‘Nav’ Desilva, 35, stole money from Omnivision, a security and surveillance company, via a series of fake purchase orders and invoices purporting to buy CCTV cameras from a legitimate […]
- Monk, officials accused of disregarding President’s orders (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliament to debate postponement of polls on 9th, 10th March (Category: Breaking News)
- President presents IMF friendly 2023 budget (Category: Breaking News)
- Malaysia and Sri Lanka discuss ways to improve political, economic ties (Category: Breaking News)
A man of Sri Lankan origins living in Australia has pleaded guilty to obtaining financial advantage by deception in a bid to put on T20 cricket tournaments featuring high-profile international players.
India cruised to victory to maintain their perfect start in the Cricket World Cup after beating Pakistan by seven wickets. Despite a good start from Pakistan, they suddenly fell from 155 for two to all out for 191 and a fine 86 from captain Rohit Sharma set India up for a comfortable win. Abdullah Shafique […]
- Al Pacino, 83, expecting his fourth child with 29-year-old girlfriend (Category: Breaking News)
- Australian work-from-home employee sacked for ‘not typing enough’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia considering banning teenagers from buying cigarettes (Category: Breaking News)
- Anne concludes Sri Lanka visit describing herself ‘eyes and ears’ of monarchy (Category: Breaking News)
English football star midfielder Marvin Hamilton has decided to swap Essex Alliance for Sri Lanka. Hamilton will, fitness permitting, be in action for Sri Lanka against Yemen in Saudi Arabia, the Guardian reported. These are exciting times for 20 Asian nations involved in the first round of qualification. Hamilton’s job is to help Sri Lanka […]
- Danushka Gunathilaka granted bail but banned from Tinder (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s powerful astrologers split over auspicious dates (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka leaves Sydney after being cleared of rape (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil assures to protect rights of children and elderly (Category: Breaking News)
Captain Rohit Sharma’s scintillating century sprinted India to an emphatic eight-wicket World Cup defeat of Afghanistan in Delhi. Rohit crunched a sparkling 131 from 84 balls before India reached their target of 273 with 15 overs to spare. Hashmatullah Shahidi made 80 to put Afghanistan on course for a more challenging target, but Jasprit Bumrah’s […]
- Majestic Gill ton takes Gujarat Titans past Mumba Indians and into final (Category: Breaking News)
- Afghanistan beat the Netherlands to boost World Cup semi-final hopes (Category: Breaking News)
- England win third T20 against India despite Yadav’s hundred (Category: Breaking News)
- South Africa secure thrilling win over India (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) is desperate to reach a consensus with political parties in the Opposition. But the Opposition is very much reluctant to do so due to the SLFP leader Maithripala Sirisena’s fickle past and now again under intense fire over the 2019 Easter Sunday attack. Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, no stranger […]
- Maithripala returns to PCoI on Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala returns to PCoI on Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala arrives at PCoI on Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala returns to PCoI on Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
Every parent aspires to provide the best possible education for their children and to fulfil their hopes and dreams. Considering the rising cost of education, parents have to have a plan in place for being able to afford higher education or for sending the child to a university overseas when the time comes. However, it […]
- Sri Lanka Insurance Launched ‘School Fee Protector’ – Securing your child’s uninterrupted educat... (Category: Breaking News)
- SLIC offers Rs.1million free life cover to parents of children born on World Children’s Day 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Free education and parents’ aspirations (Category: Business)
- Baby Cheramy celebrates 50 years with ‘The big heart project’ (Category: Business)
Sri Lanka s most accomplished shuttle star Niluka Karunaratne has officially announced his retirement from international competitive badminton representing Sri Lanka.
Half-centuries from Bangladesh’s top three of Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz took their side to a comfortable win over Sri Lanka in their first warm-up fixture ahead of the ODI World Cup, in Guwahati on Friday. Bangladesh bowled Sri Lanka out for 263 and chased it down with eight overs to spare; […]
- Sri Lanka wrap up 192-run win to complete series sweep (Category: Breaking News)
- Mehidy and Shanto slam tons to power Bangladesh to 334 (Category: Breaking News)
- Janith’s unbeaten 101 takes Sri Lanka to 235 (Category: Breaking News)
- Liton, Tanzid and Mehidy star as Bangladesh down Sri Lanka in warm-up (Category: Breaking News)
The Pakistan cricket team has been greeted with warm applause and loud cheers by hundreds of Indian fans upon its arrival before the ICC World Cup 2023, which starts on October 5. The contingent landed at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad late on Wednesday and was given a […]
The hearing of the case against Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka over alleged sexual assault before the New South Wales District Court has been concluded and Judge Sarah Huggett will deliver her verdict on 28 September, Australian media confirmed.The post Hearing of Danushka Gunathilaka’s case concludes, verdict to be delivered next week appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest ...
- Hearing of Danushka s case concludes, verdict to be delivered next week (Category: Breaking News)
- Police ‘unreasonable’ to charge Danushka Gunathilaka with stealthing: Australian court (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka found not guilty of sexual intercourse without consent (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka seeks no jury after being accused of sexual assault (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Don’t Shoot The Messenger: Commissions, An “Open Sesame” appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- The Accuser & The Accused; Is Suresh Sallay In The Cross Hairs Of A Witch Hunt? (Category: Breaking News)
- Why Should We Beg IMF? – When More Than $36 Billion To Be Recovered (Category: Breaking News)
- Collusive Behavior Undermines Citizen Rights: Emerging Pseudo-Goebbels (Category: Breaking News)
The alleged victim of an international cricket star has been grilled in court about whether the Sri Lankan man took off a condom during sex.The post Alleged victim of Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka grilled over intimate acts appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Hearing of Danushka Gunathilaka’s case concludes, verdict to be delivered next week (Category: Breaking News)
- Alleged rape victim of Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka ‘feared’ for her life, court (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka granted bail but banned from Tinder (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka found not guilty of sexual intercourse without consent (Category: Breaking News)
The alleged victim of a cricket star accused of raping a woman after an international sporting event in Sydney told a court she “feared” for her life.The post Alleged rape victim of Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka ‘feared’ for her life, court appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Alleged victim of Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka grilled over intimate acts (Category: Breaking News)
- Hearing of Danushka Gunathilaka’s case concludes, verdict to be delivered next week (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka allowed back on social media after court ruling (Category: Breaking News)
- Police ‘unreasonable’ to charge Danushka Gunathilaka with stealthing: Australian court (Category: Breaking News)
India lifted the Asia Cup after routing defending champions Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the final with Mohammed Siraj claiming a career-best 6-21, including four wickets in one over, at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.The post Ruthless India rout Sri Lanka to win Asia Cup as paceman Siraj shines appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- India win the Asia Cup beating Sri Lanka by 10 wickets (Category: Breaking News)
- Mayhem at RPS (Category: Breaking News)
- Siraj’s spell for the ages gives India eighth Asia Cup title (Category: Breaking News)
- Cricket-Sri Lanka beat India by seven wickets-Asia Cup-result (Category: Breaking News)
Inspirational stories of Shirley Jayawardana By Zanita Careem Women are the largest untapped reservoir of talent in the world, a statement made by Hilary Clinton that packs quite a punch. It’s obvious that women face many challenges when it comes to establishing them or growing their own business. Shirley Jayawardana has broken the glass ceiling […]
- To recognise and reward Women Entrepreneur (Category: Breaking News)
- Women can play a significant role in fostering digital and green economy – President (Category: Breaking News)
- WCIC Awards to recognise and honour exceptional women entrepreneurs across Sri Lanka and SAARC r... (Category: Breaking News)
- Vindya Perera wins Young Woman Entrepreneur of the Year award at WCIC Prathibhabhisheka Awards (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Unthinking Nation appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Smell Of Terror (Category: Breaking News)
- Politics Of Addiction (Category: Breaking News)
- Still, The Mirage (Category: Breaking News)
- Kurundi: A Runway To ’56? (Category: Breaking News)
Ever ask yourself: “What am I doing here?” Cricket fans – at least those who take our privileged position of being able to watch the game regularly for granted – surely do. Especially sitting through interminable rain delays, mopping-up, pitch inspections… repeat. Then you witness another fairy-tale and realise, this is what I’m doing here. […]
- Nat Sciver-Brunt, Maia Bouchier plunder Sri Lanka in hefty stand (Category: Breaking News)
- England beat Sri Lanka after Brunt scores record hundred (Category: Breaking News)
- England all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt named ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year for the second year... (Category: Breaking News)
- Gaur, Filer enjoy dream debuts as England stroll to seven-wicket win (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka legend Lasith Malinga has heaped praise on Dunith Wellalage, after the young spinner had India's high-profile top-order in a spin with a superb bowling performance at the Asia Cup.The post Lasith Malinga makes massive call on Dunith Wellalage’s future appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- China’s US$74 rice grant to reach Sri Lanka by end June (Category: Breaking News)
- Ex-president Rajapaksa resurfaces after Sri Lanka wins big in sports (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian shipment of rice, milk powder, medicines worth 2bn arrive in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka opposition move to express parliament’s dissatisfaction with president defeated (Category: Breaking News)
The much-anticipated Galle Literary Festival is to return in 2024 in partnership with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), with a star-studded line-up. From 25 to 28 January, Galle will once again play host to an international cast of acclaimed authors and exceptional speakers. Inviting readers and thinkers from around the world, the Festival’s […]
- President wants Government institutions out of Galle Fort (Category: Breaking News)
- Sunera Foundation concludes ‘Samanalayaya 2023’ Regional Drama Festival … (Category: Breaking News)
- Literary pursuits (Category: Business)
- Galle Literary Festival to return in January 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
In the last week of June, I took a journey to Nirbana Island Retreat to release the stress of the past six months. What I soon discovered was a not-so-little gem, hidden in the depth of nature, surrounded by tropical wildlife. Set in the heart of Thalduwa Island, a unique picturesque waterway in the heart […]
- US wants to safeguard security in Sri Lanka’s ports, aviation sectors (Category: Breaking News)
- Ayurvie Weligama: A wellness hideaway (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian submarine to visit Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF MD and Ranil review progress on restructuring Sri Lanka’s debt (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Singapore Elected A ‘Tharman’; For Sri Lanka, A ‘Kadirgamar’ Still A Wish! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Sinhala-Buddhism & The Nation State Of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Would Voting For A Tamil Presidential Candidate Polarize The Tamils? (Category: Breaking News)
- Is Sri Lanka An Ethnocracy? (Category: Breaking News)
- Janatha Aragalaya: The People’s Struggle In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
A proposal, set to take effect from October 1, 2023, stipulates rates of USD 130 for 5-star hotels, USD 100 for 4-star hotels, and USD 80 for 3-star hotels within the city of Colombo. While the authorities argue that this measure aims to counter underpricing by higher-tier hotels, this policy threatens to undermine the growth […]
- JKH hoping to see recovery across all segments aided by pickup in economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Gazette issued stipulating minimum rates for tourist hotels in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourist Experience (Category: Business)
- Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates against US Dollar (Category: Breaking News)
England slumped to their first defeat by Sri Lanka in T20 internationals as the visitors levelled the series with an eight-wicket win at Chelmsford. England collapsed to 104 all out off 18 overs with Sri Lanka’s superb spinners taking eight of the 10 wickets. Charlie Dean’s 34 was the only score of more than 20 […]
- Sri Lanka beat England by seven wickets to win women’s T20 series (Category: Breaking News)
- England stunned by Ireland as rain results in five-run defeat (Category: Breaking News)
- Afghanistan beat the Netherlands to boost World Cup semi-final hopes (Category: Breaking News)
- Nottinghamshire sign Sri Lanka seamer Asitha Fernando (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Calm Before The Storm! Aragalaya -’22 Has Rested Enough!!! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- IMF Is Not The Ultimate Arbiter, The People Are! (Category: Breaking News)
- Multiple Choice Or A Binary Option? (Category: Breaking News)
- The Aragalaya & The Wijeweera Legacy: How The Lankan Left Could Win (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP-NPP & Lankan Left Populism’s Lacunae & Lapses (Category: Breaking News)
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