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[…]The post Citizens Should Be Aware Of The Burden Of Total Government Expenditure appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Evil Is Not Mere Money Printing, But Unbridled Government Expenditure (Category: Breaking News)
- Child’s Guide To Ranilnomics: Actual Tax Payment Is Not What One Pays Today (Category: Breaking News)
- SC Judgment, Fiscal Philosophy, & Long-Term Decisions For A Brighter Future (Category: Breaking News)
- The Role Of National Defence In A Crisis-Ridden Economy (Category: Breaking News)
The price of a packet of imported milk powder will be reduced from midnight today (March 24), Minister of Trade Nalin Fernando said.The post Prices of imported milk powder reduced appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Imported milk powder prices to reduce from today (April 01) (Category: Breaking News)
- Prices of imported milk powder to be reduced from 15th May, 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Milk powder prices going to decrease (Category: Breaking News)
- Price of imported milk powder reduced (Category: Breaking News)
Kamindu Mendis (164) and Dhananjaya de Silva (108) produced their respective second tons in the match while Vishwa Fernando (3-13) led a flurry of late strikes with the ball to push Bangladesh closer to a mammoth defeat on day three of the first Test in Sylhet. Set a humongous target of 511, Bangladesh were tottering […]
- Rajitha five-fer completes Bangladesh demolition (Category: Breaking News)
- Rajitha five-fer completes Bangladesh demolition (Category: Breaking News)
- Hasaranga returns to Test squad; set to miss part of IPL (Category: Breaking News)
- Hasaranga returns to Test squad; set to miss part of IPL (Category: Breaking News)
A sudden fire has reportedly broken out at the NOLIMIT clothing store in Wellawatte this evening (March 24).The post Fire breaks out at NOLIMIT clothing store in Wellawatte appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Fire breaks out at warehouse in Kelaniya (Category: Breaking News)
- Violence breaks out at MainaGoGama (Category: Breaking News)
- Academy Of Design Alumni Breaks New Ground (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese model breaks U.S. hegemony: former Sri Lankan diplomat (Category: Breaking News)
Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis became the third pairing in Test cricket history to score a century in both innings, as Sri Lanka piled on the pressure on Bangladesh in the first Test. De Silva scored 108 runs to go with his 102 runs from the first innings. Mendis, meanwhile, remained unbeaten at the […]
- Mendis named ICC Player of the Month for March (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka thrashes Bangladesh in second Test, wins series (Category: Breaking News)
- Mushfiqur Rahim mocks Angelo Mathews and other Sri Lankan players (Category: Breaking News)
- Dhananjaya and Kamindu post twin hundreds in Sylhet (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy If anything, the recent initiative of fisheries minister Douglas Devananda to create a fishermen’s volunteer force to tackle the fishers’ issue with the Indian neighbour can make it more complicated than already. If taken forward, it can lead to situations that could cause diplomatic heart-burning between the two South Asian neighbours […]
- There is much more to Katchchatheevu now (Category: Breaking News)
- How Sri Lankan hurdles can hamper connectivity projects to India (Category: Breaking News)
- Stalin writes to Centre seeking release of Indian fishermen from Sri Lankan custody (Category: Breaking News)
- Six Sri Lankan fishermen arrested for poaching in Indian waters (Category: Breaking News)
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has issued summons on former President Maithripala Sirisena to record a statement over revelations he made with regards to the Easter Sunday attacks. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tanakoon said that he was instructed by the Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles to investigate the claims made by Sirisena. […]
- Maithripala’s appeal against Easter Sunday case rejected (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala pays Rs. 15 million as compensation over Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala Sirisena found guilty in Easter Sunday attacks case (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala accepts money collected on the street (Category: Breaking News)
McDonald’s stores across Sri Lanka shut on Sunday after the US fast-food giant launched a legal battle with its local franchise holder over allegations of poor hygiene, court officials said. The Commercial High Court of Colombo ordered the closures until April 4, after the parent company accused the local franchise holder of failing to meet […]
- Order preventing Sirisena from functioning as SLFP Chairman extended (Category: Breaking News)
- Cricketer Lahiru Thirimanna injured in accident (Category: Breaking News)
- Five-month hold sought by Sri Lanka on lawsuit filed by bondholder (Category: Breaking News)
- Gnanasara Thero sentenced to 4 years behind bars (Category: Breaking News)
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) executive officer (EO) AV Dharma Reddy is set to visit Sri Lanka to finalise the site where a temple of Lord Venkateswara Swamy will be built. He will leave for the island nation on March 29 and is expected to stay there for four to five days.
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) will record a statement tomorrow (March 25) from former Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena over the controversial statement he recently made on the Easter Sunday bomb attacks, IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon said.The post CID to question former President Sirisena over Easter Sunday Bombing revelation appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking ...
- CID to record statement from ex-President Maithripala over claims on Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Ex-President Maithripala arrives at CID over Easter attacks statement (Category: Breaking News)
- Ex-President Maithripala ready to appear before CID (Category: Breaking News)
- Former President Maithripala Sirisena ordered to court appearance on April 4 (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasizes the necessity of a new economic reform program for the country’s economic recovery.The post Sri Lanka President stresses vitality of new Economic reforms for country’s recovery appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- “My concern was the nation’s future” – President (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says Let 2048 be the year of development for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President Ranil delivers Government’s policy statement in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka risks returning to bankruptcy within a decade unless steps taken promptly – President (Category: Breaking News)
India has extended its ban on onion exports indefinitely - a surprise move that comes ahead of a general election and is set to exacerbate high prices in some overseas markets.The post India extends ban on onion exports indefinitely ahead of general election appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- India extends ban on onion exports indefinitely ahead of general election (Category: Breaking News)
- India extends ban on onion exports indefinitely ahead of general election (Category: Breaking News)
- India lifts ban on onion exports to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Onion Lessons (Category: Business)
India has extended its ban on onion exports indefinitely - a surprise move that comes ahead of a general election and is set to exacerbate high prices in some overseas markets.The post India extends ban on onion exports indefinitely ahead of general election appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- India extends ban on onion exports indefinitely ahead of general election (Category: Breaking News)
- India extends ban on onion exports indefinitely ahead of general election (Category: Breaking News)
- India lifts ban on onion exports to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Onion Lessons (Category: Business)
Sri Lanka’s Public Security Minister Tiran Alles has instructed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshbandu Tennakoon to initiate an immediate investigation into the recent comments made by former President Maithripala Sirisena regarding the Easter Sunday bomb attacks.The post Sri Lanka’s Public Security Minister orders probe into former President’s remarks on Easter Sunday Bomb At...
- Sirisena keeping mum on Easter attack masterminds, Tiran says (Category: Breaking News)
- Commission report on Easter attacks handed over to Catholic Church (Category: Breaking News)
- Immediate investigation ordered into Maithripala s claims on Easter attacks masterminds (Category: Breaking News)
- No police personnel have been charged over Easter bombings yet  Minister (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe participating in a friendly discussion organized by the ‘United Youth Union’ on the theme ‘Future of our Youth’ in Polonnaruwa on Saturday (23), stressed the necessity of a new economic reform program for the country’s economic recovery. He requested for collective support from all citizens to prevent the next generation from inheriting […]
- Sri Lanka President stresses vitality of new Economic reforms for country’s recovery (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposed laws set to introduce structural changes, will be presented to Parliament in May – Pres... (Category: Breaking News)
- The Government’s objective is to develop Sri Lanka as a thriving nation by 2048 – President (Category: Breaking News)
- “We may contest elections separately but let us collaborate in nation-building endeavors” – Pres... (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe states that the country s economy is still not out of danger and that this should be the main focus in the upcoming election.
[…]The post Is Trump Likely To Be The Next American President? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Trump-Ramasamy Ticket GOP’s Best Bet In 2024; US Events Will Affect The Whole World (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump Checks-Out Of His Job (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump Checks-Out Of His Job (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump Checks-Out Of His Job (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Gaza In End Times appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Cauldrons We Make (Category: Breaking News)
- Nakba II & Arab Spring II: Looming Possibilities From Gaza Inferno (Category: Breaking News)
- Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? (Category: Breaking News)
- Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinian... (Category: Breaking News)
Opposition and SJB leader Sajith Premadasa on Friday in Parliament called on government to withdraw immediately a proposed amendment to Sri Lanka’s Penal Code which will see a reduction in the age of consent (for sexual relations) from 16 years to 14 years of age. Premadasa said the draft bill amending the Penal Code has proposed to lower […]
- Governor confronted by conundrum over March Central Bank salaries (Category: Breaking News)
- Opposition Leader wants proposed lowering of age of consent to be withdrawn (Category: Breaking News)
- Redoubtable ‘wisdom’ of our lawmakers (Category: Breaking News)
- A departure from the 1995 Age of Consent Legislation (Category: Breaking News)
By SHIHAR ANEEZ ECONOMYNEXT –Cabinet will discuss how to handle foreign research vessels in future and the Foreign Ministry is in the process of drafting a cabinet paper for the policy, two government officials said. Foreign research vessels are temporarily banned in Sri Lanka after India put heavy pressure on President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s government to stop […]
- German research ship allowed Sri Lanka port call after Chinese-protest led clarification (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka decides not to obtain foreign loans for projects (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka decides not to obtain foreign loans for projects (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka decides not to obtain foreign loans for projects (Category: Breaking News)
by Rex Clementine When your star player gets suspended twice within a month, that’s not ideal. When he is your captain, you have serious problems to deal with. We are talking about Wanindu Hasaranga here, whose constant altercations with match officials have landed him in trouble. First he took on local umpire Lyndon Hannibal for […]
- Hannibal unfit for international games – Hasaranga (Category: Breaking News)
- Hannibal was brought in for Palliyaguruge due to fatigue (Category: Breaking News)
- Umpire hora! (Category: Breaking News)
- Hasaranga suspended for two T20Is for outburst against umpire (Category: Breaking News)
By Rathindra Kuruwita Governor of the Central Bank, Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said that he agrees with the recommendations given by Committee on Public Finance (COPF) on the recent salary increments given to CB employees. Dr. Weerasinghe said the CB has no issue with COPF recommendations but there is a slight problem with the COPF recommendation […]
- CB Governor: It is too late to suspend pay hike for March (Category: Breaking News)
- CB salary controversy: Issue is not increase but size of it, says Harsha (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith demands immediate withdrawal of Age of Consent Penal Code amendment (Category: Breaking News)
- A departure from the 1995 Age of Consent Legislation (Category: Breaking News)
Singer Sri Lanka PLC, the nation’s foremost retailer of consumer durables, proudly extends its streak of success by clinching the prestigious ‘People’s Brand of the Year’ Award for the 18th consecutive year at the SLIM-KANTAR People’s Awards 2024, along with the ‘People’s Durables Brand of the Year’ Award at the ceremony, hosted by the Sri […]
- Singer secures 18th consecutive ‘People’s Brand of the Year’ Award at SLIM-KANTAR PEOPLE’S AWARD... (Category: Breaking News)
- Singer Sri Lanka Crowned Most Valuable Consumer Brand – Retail 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Singer, Sewn Into Fabric Of Sri Lankan Life (Category: Breaking News)
- Ceylinco Insurance Emerges As ‘People’s Choice’ For Fifth Consecutive Year (Category: Breaking News)
People’s Bank has been named among the top 20 employers among AICPA and CIMA members in recognition of the bank’s contribution to the growth of management accountancy in Sri Lanka. The award was presented at the AICPA and CIMA Top Employer 2024 Award Ceremony held on recently at the Shangri-La, Colombo. The AICPA & CIMA […]
- ICC Sri Lanka celebrates the Most Admired Companies of 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Special offer for AAT members and passed finalists (Category: Business)
- ICC Sri Lanka Celebrates the Most Admired Companies of 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- MBA a fast track to CIMA (Category: Business)
by Rajan Philips The Election Commission of India has set a staggering 44-day timetable for the country’s 18th Lok Sabha elections, between April 19 and June 1, with the results declared on June 4. There will be seven phases of voting – on April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, […]
- India’s Election Timetable & Sri Lanka’s Deadlock Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Middle East on Edge, India’s Vote Marathon, and Lanka’s Long Election Eve (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian Politics: Modi Set For Hat Trick At Home; Caught In Dirty Tricks Abroad (Category: Breaking News)
- Indo-Lanka relations:Shared challenges and ‘Quad’ strategies (Category: Breaking News)
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