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[…]The post Preparing For Free & Fair Elections appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Election commission at frontlines of democracy (Category: Breaking News)
- Regular Elections Are The Foundation Of Democratic Society (Category: Breaking News)
- A Further Erosion Of Moral Legitimacy With Blocking Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Election Monitoring Organisations Raise Serious Concerns On Election Expenditure Law (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando The Jathika Jana Balawegaya (JJB) yesterday declared that their coalition intended to introduce a new Constitution following the presidential poll scheduled to be conducted later this year. Attorney-at-law Sunil Watagala said that as it wouldn’t be possible to enact a new Constitution, soon after the election, the JJB would continue with the […]
- Decorated SLAF officer moves SC against being blacklisted (Category: Breaking News)
- Domestic debt restructuring and pension funds : JJB alleges Prez trying to influence judiciary (Category: Breaking News)
- Bid to delay LG polls:JVP threatens legal action against public officials, ministers (Category: Breaking News)
- Lawyers Collective condemns Anti-Terrorism and Online Safety Bills (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)
by D. I. I. Amarasinghe Nursing, often regarded as the heartbeat of healthcare systems, has undergone a profound evolution in Sri Lanka. From humble beginnings to modern-day complexities, the trajectory of nursing services in this island nation reflects a rich tapestry of dedication, challenges, and opportunities. Nursing in Sri Lanka has undergone a significant evolution […]
- IIHS Multiversity joins hands with U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (Category: Breaking News)
- Navigating challenges of dental education in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Skills Beyond Borders: Are Sri Lankan returnee migrant workers equipped for migration triumph? (Category: Breaking News)
by Jehan Perera Elections provide a unique situation where people become equal regardless of their class or ethnic and religious identity. This offers space to rival politicians to address their unmet needs. The government has commenced several development initiatives that will take resources to the community level in a targeted manner. These initiatives would be […]
- PAFFREL accuses government of vote buying (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. misusing state property to bribe voters ahead of crucial election – PAFFREL (Category: Breaking News)
- PAFFREL: Ranil offers to strengthen PCs, having postponed elections to them (Category: Breaking News)
- Preparing For Free & Fair Elections (Category: Breaking News)
…question financial discipline of members and their responsibilities regarding enactment of laws Professor Prathibha Mahanamahewa of the Colombo Law Faculty emphasised over the weekend the need for a robust civil movement to play a significant role in shaping national policies and fortifying the rule of law. Mahanamahewa insisted on the responsibility on the part of […]
- No judicial relief for Sarath Fonseka (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahanamahewa flays ‘parliamentary system’ over contempt of SC issue (Category: Breaking News)
- New member to SLHRC (Category: Breaking News)
- HRC receives 1750 complaints over Z-score fiasco (Category: Breaking News)
by Rex Clementine Former captain Upul Tharanga was an admirable bloke when he was playing cricket and he is earning bigger accolades as Chairman of Selectors. Since assuming duties early this year, he has held a media briefing before every home series or tour explaining his decisions. Yesterday was no different as he met journalists […]
- New cricket selection committee headed by Upul Tharanga to be appointed (Category: Breaking News)
- ඩුබායි තරංගගේ ගෝලයෙක් අත්අඩංගුවට (Category: Sinhala)
- Wanindu to become captain of T20 squad? (Category: Breaking News)
- New SLC Selection Committee to meet today (Category: Breaking News)
Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa recently discussed the planned acquisition of Beechcraft King Air 350 from Australia during his recently concluded visit Down Under. The text of the SLAF Headquarters statement: “The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, participated in the recently concluded Air […]
- Chief of Defense Staff and new Air Force Commander call on President (Category: Breaking News)
- Commander of the Indian Air Force arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian Air Force Commander arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Roshan Gunthilake appointed President SLRFU (Category: Breaking News)
A major hotel in Derby, UK has been sold to a Sri Lankan company, Derbyshire Live reported. The Grade II-listed Cathedral Quarter Hotel in St Mary’s Gate has been bought by Rashmi Dedigama and Peter Karan of Lavendish Leisure, a subsidiary of the Dedigama Group, for an undisclosed amount The city centre hotel, where the […]
- Sri Lankan born pioneer of location-tracking technology in King’s honours list (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan asylum seekers in Australia push for permanent visas (Category: Breaking News)
- US bridge collapses after being hit by Colombo bound ship (Category: Breaking News)
- Nissanka ton helps Sri Lanka level Bangladesh series (Category: Breaking News)
A Malaysian company is to partner with Supreme Global Holdings in its bid to acquire and restructure SriLankan Airlines. MMAG Holdings Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary MMAG Aviation Consortium Sdn Bhd (MAC) has entered into a partnership with Supreme Global Holdings (Private) Limited to collaborate on the aviation sector in Sri Lanka. In a filing with Bursa […]
- Government threatens to scrap monopoly given to SriLankan (Category: Breaking News)
- New investor will get new planes for SriLankan Airlines (Category: Breaking News)
- Leading Sri Lankan businessman joins race to acquire SriLankan Airlines (Category: Breaking News)
- Leading Sri Lankan businessman joins race to acquire SriLankan Airlines (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 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)
[…]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)
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)
- Sajith briefs Japan on plans after ending corrupt and ruthless regime (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 […]
- SLPP decides to vote in support of 2024 budget (Category: Breaking News)
- Overseas travel ban on Mahinda temporarily lifted (Category: Breaking News)
- Overseas travel ban on Mahinda, Basil extended (Category: Breaking News)
- Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resigns (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 to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Couples in Sri Lanka not prioritizing having babies (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)
- Several students injured after tow buses crash in Ampara (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)
[…]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)
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)
- Foreign Minister Ali Sabry discusses U.S - Sri Lanka bilateral relations with the Assistant Secr... (Category: Breaking News)
- US Assistant Secretary of State, Donald Lu to visit Sri Lanka tomorrow (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign Minister welcomes continued US assistance to Sri Lanka (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)
- Health trade unions to launch token strike at Central Province hospitals (Category: Breaking News)
- Health workers’ strike in Sri Lanka continues for the second day (Category: Breaking News)
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