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Former Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena and former Minister Naseer Ahamed, who was sacked by the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress, have been appointed as Governors. The two new Governors for the Southern and North Western Provinces were appointed by President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena took oaths as the Governor of the Southern Province while Nazeer […]
- President insists he is not a dictator (Category: Breaking News)
- Lakshman Yapa and Nazeer Ahamed sworn in as Governors (Category: Breaking News)
- State Minister Sanath Nishantha killed (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahinda goes partying with SLPP MPs on dredging vessels (Category: Breaking News)
The Export Development Board (EDB) says that Sri Lanka s merchandise export performance in March 2024 amounted to USD 1,138.9 million, recording an increase of 9.77% compared to March 2023.
Two Sri Lankans have been picked up for inquiry in Rameswaram over claims they were planning to go back to Sri Lanka by boat illegally. According to The Hindu, the Thangachimadam Police picked up six persons, including two Sri Lankan nationals, R. Rajeswaran, 52, of Vavuniya and his wife Shanthi, 47, for an inquiry on […]
- Kerala police arrest 11 Sri Lankans planning to sail to Canada on fishing boat (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan pastor and wife arrested in Chennai for sexually abusing minor (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Sri Lankans arrested in Chennai on robbery charges (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese loan-sharks arrested in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Iranian Agriculture Minister Mohammad-Ali Nikbakht has stressed the need to further expand cooperation with Sri Lanka in trade and agriculture. Last year, Iran imported over $70 million of products, especially tea and coconut, from Sri Lanka, Nikbakht has pointed out, IRNA wrote. Importing tea from Sri Lanka, through a barter mechanism, is a proper step, […]
- Tight security during Iranian President’s visit to Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran’s President to visit Sri Lanka and launch several water projects (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran’s President offers to contribute to Sri Lanka’s progress (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran and Sri Lanka to sign 5 MoUs during Ebrahim Raisi’s visit (Category: Breaking News)
Tournament favourites, Sri Lanka, confirmed their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier Group A semi-final spot with a dominant, 67-run victory over Uganda at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. A career-best T20I knock from Vishmi Gunaratne and a brilliant bowling effort led Sri Lanka to a massive win in Group A of the ICC […]
- Erik Solheim returns to Jaffna after over 20 years (Category: Breaking News)
- India extends tenure of USD 1 billion credit facility provided to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sr Lanka to donate tea to the people of Palestine in Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan women create history beating South Africa in cricket series (Category: Breaking News)
Police have revealed more information regarding drugs worth about Rs. 150 million, suspected to belong to an organized criminal known as Dubai Kapila , seized during a raid conducted near the University of Sri Jayawardenapura today (02).
Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena and Nazeer Ahamed were sworn in as provincial governors this morning (May 2), the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.The post Lakshman Yapa and Nazeer Ahamed sworn in as Governors appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Lakshman Yapa and Naseer Ahamed appointed Governors (Category: Breaking News)
- Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena and Nazeer Ahamed sworn in as Governors of Southern and North-western ... (Category: Breaking News)
- New governors of Southern and North Western provinces sworn in (Category: Breaking News)
- Three new provincial governors sworn in (Category: Breaking News)
The Police Special Task Force (STF) has recovered a stockpile of drugs, including 13 kg of heroin, suspected to belong to an underworld figure known as "Dubai Kapila," during a raid near the Sri Jayewardenepura University in Nugegoda.The post STF seizes drugs linked to ‘Dubai Kapila’ in Nugegoda raid appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLA...
- STF seizes drugs worth Rs. 100 million in Wattala (Category: Breaking News)
- 4 people arrested with 19,000 litres of Diesel (Category: Breaking News)
- Suspect wanted over Mahabage shooting killed in clash with STF (Category: Breaking News)
- STF arrest suspect with over 3kgs Ice drugs in Mannar (Category: Breaking News)
Leader of the National People’s Power (NPP), Anura Kumara Dissanayake, addressed a May Day rally on Wednesday (May 01), urging the Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) to confirm a date before May 20, 2024 for the proposed debate on the economic policies of both parties.The post Anura Kumara sets deadline for economic debate with Sajith Premadasa appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top ...
- JVP renews its challenge for debate (Category: Breaking News)
- Anura Kumara wants debate on CEPA (Category: Breaking News)
- Anura Kumara sets deadline for debate with Sajith on economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Special parliamentary debate on UN resolution in April (Category: Breaking News)
Leading Sri Lankan Political party, National People's Power (NPP) has issued its official message for May Day.The post May Day Message of the National People’s Power appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- JVP’s message for International Workers’ Day 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- May Day message of the JVP (Category: Breaking News)
- May Day message of the JVP (Category: Breaking News)
- Instead of seeking National reconciliation Rajapaksa regime is sytematically dismantling Tamil N... (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka s gross official reserves (GOR) stood at USD 5 billion by the end of March 2024, recording a notable increase compared to USD 4.4 billion at the end of 2023.
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe urged political parties to collaborate with the government in safeguarding the country’s economic stability by ensuring the success of the agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).The post Sri Lanka President urges unity to safeguard economic stability amid IMF deal appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka...
- Prez asks Opp. to cooperate (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says Let 2048 be the year of development for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- President to intensify focus on national unity, youth aspirations (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says proposals set forth by parties to form all-party Government will be sha... (Category: Breaking News)
Tournament favourites, Sri Lanka, confirmed their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier Group A semi-final spot with a dominant, 67-run victory over Uganda at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, while the Netherlands dashed Zimbabwe’s hopes of semi-final contention, with a hard-fought, 14-run win at Tolerance Oval in Wednesday’s afternoon matches. Opener Vishmi Gunaratne (player […]
- Thailand and UAE triumph over Uganda and Netherlands in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier (Category: Breaking News)
- Netherlands and Uganda record first wins (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka confirm Group A semi-final spot (Category: Breaking News)
- Jubilant Netherlands secure ODI World Cup ticket (Category: Breaking News)
A stellar, all-round performance by Ireland, saw them book their place in the Group B semi-final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier, with an unequivocal win over Vanuatu under the Tolerance Oval lights. In the second match at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Thailand overwhelmed the United States of America (USA) to further improve their […]
- Thailand and UAE triumph over Uganda and Netherlands in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier (Category: Breaking News)
- Zimbabwe outplay UAE, Sri Lanka blow away Scotland (Category: Breaking News)
- Netherlands and Uganda record first wins (Category: Breaking News)
- Ireland top Group B of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier, Scotland maintain momentum (Category: Breaking News)
Police Special Task Force (STF) personnel have recovered a stock of drugs including 13 kg of heroin allegedly belonging to an underworld figure, during a rain carried out near the Sri Jayewardenepura University, Nugegoda.
…Arjuna joins SJB Thalawakele rally By Rathindra Kuruwita Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) would renegotiate the agreement with the IMF to make it more people friendly, SJB and Opposition Leader, Sajith Premadasa said yesterday (01) addressing their main May Day event at Chatham Street, Colombo Fort. Premadasa said: “We will also establish presidential task forces to […]
- Vadivel Suresh resigns from all posts in SJB (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith promises to establish independent body to retrieve stolen public funds (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith-Anura debate next month (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith blasts govt. for turning country into auction house (Category: Breaking News)
Thursday 2nd May, 2024 The police have embarked on a campaign, parallel to their war on drugs, to clear busy intersections of beggars who solicit alms near traffic lights, causing much inconvenience to motorists. Scores of beggars have already been arrested and hauled up before courts for doing so, we are told. Sri Lankans drive […]
- Galle Face beggars to be sent to Ridiyagama (Category: Breaking News)
- Automobile Association of Ceylon writes to IGP on ‘beggar menace’ (Category: Breaking News)
- BEGGAR KILLER NABBED (Category: Breaking News)
- Alleged serial killer was mentally unsound (Category: Breaking News)
BY Lalin I De Silva – Editor Ceylon Planters Society Bulletin In the world of tea, the name James Taylor often takes center stage as the pioneer credited with introducing tea to Sri Lanka, then known as Ceylon. However, recent research and historical evidence suggest that the true pioneers behind the flourishing tea industry in […]
- Hub is no hoodoo, says TEA (Category: Business)
- Colombo International Tea Convention to drive global dialogue on tea as a lifestyle and a liveli... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka, a true gem with a great future - Nat Rothschild (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka, a true gem with a great future - Nat Rothschild (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando In spite of determined UNP’s efforts, it couldn’t convince SJB MPs to switch their allegiance to President Ranil Wickremesinghe in time for yesterday’s May Day rally, presided over by the green leader at Maligawatte, Colombo, the main Opposition party said. Gampaha District SJB lawmaker Kavinda Jayawardena told The Island that regardless of […]
- SJB’s dilemma (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil puts his foot down (Category: Breaking News)
- Sirisena, SLFP enmeshed in Easter Sunday fallout (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez would not have taken on judiciary without SLPP’s backing – GL (Category: Breaking News)
by Reemus Fernando Asian Games gold medallist Thrushi Karunaratne and former national record holder of the women’s 800 metres, Gayanthika Abeyratne, 400 metres sprinter Nadeesha Ramanayake and Italy based sprinter Yupun Abeykoon will vie for Paris Olympic Games qualifying standards when they compete against tough opponents at the Dubai Grand Prix on Friday. Both Karunaratne […]
- Top ranking augurs well for Gayanthika ahead of Olympic year (Category: Breaking News)
- Susantha deserves to be in the Asian Games team (Category: Breaking News)
- Dharshana and 400 metres sprinters lead yearend rankings (Category: Breaking News)
- US visa issues deny Sri Lanka Olympic qualifying opportunity in Bahamas (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Story Of A Squirrel – An Allegorical Tale appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- A Peaceful Car Protest In Australia Against The Forced Cremation Of Covid-19 Victims In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- A Peaceful Car Protest In Australia Against The Forced Cremation Of Covid-19 Victims In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- A Peaceful Car Protest In Australia Against The Forced Cremation Of Covid-19 Victims In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- A Peaceful Car Protest In Australia Against The Forced Cremation Of Covid-19 Victims In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Our Pint-Sized Loser & The Enduring Alliance Of Two Colombo Families appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- May Day Thoughts: Political Economy Of The Ranil-SLPP-SLFP-UNP-SJB Convergence (Category: Breaking News)
- Never-Ending Political Games; Country Is At Peril (Category: Breaking News)
- Final Attempt To Resuscitate Despotism (Category: Breaking News)
- Fear Corrupts Politicians: Time To Repeal Custom-Made Laws (Category: Breaking News)
Ahead of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Sri Lankan bowlers are to be trained by Pakistan cricket legend Wasim Akram. The former seamer arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday to conduct a two-day training program for national players, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced. During his coaching session, starting from Thursday, Akram will also train SLC […]
- Wasim Akram to grace Lanka Premier League final (Category: Breaking News)
- LPL signs Sanath Jayasuriya and Wasim Akram as brand ambassadors (Category: Breaking News)
- Wasim Akram to train Sri Lankan bowlers, coaches (Category: Breaking News)
- Johnson spins into history (Category: Australia, Queensland)
Former Pakistani legend Wasim Akram will conduct a two-day training program for national players, SLC High Performance Coaches, and the coaches of the major clubs in the country, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe insisted that he is not a dictator and that he has taken steps to protect democracy. Speaking at the United National Party (UNP) May Day rally in Colombo, Wickremesinghe said that he has allowed all the political parties to stage May Day rallies across the country. He said that such freedom was […]
- Lakshman Yapa and Naseer Ahamed appointed Governors (Category: Breaking News)
- Ministry of Defence issues deadline to renew firearm licenses for 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Samsung Sri Lanka Opens Pre-Orders for Galaxy S24 Series with Exclusive Offers (Category: Breaking News)
- Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga gets on SJB stage (Category: Breaking News)
Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga got on stage at the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) May Day rally in Thalawakele. Ranatunga stood with the SJB MPs and waved to the crowd before sitting on stage. The former MP was reportedly invited to attend the May Day rally by SJB MP Palani Thigambaram. (Colombo Gazette)
- Sajith turned down PM post offered over 70 times (Category: Breaking News)
- President insists he is not a dictator (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil to contest the next Presidential election (Category: Breaking News)
- Fonseka obtains enjoining order against SJB (Category: Breaking News)
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa has reiterated that Sri Lanka s debt agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) would be amended under an SJB government in the future.
- Kabir Hashim invites SLFP to join SJB (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB says whales coming ashore fearing Pavithra will jump into sea (Category: Breaking News)
- Kabir Hashim invites SLFP to join SJB (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith ready to accept Premiership if President resigns (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe called upon the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), the Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) and other political parties to extend their support to the government in safeguarding the agreements forged with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Former President Maithripala Sirisena confirmed that Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe will be the presidential candidate of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP). Sirisena said that a majority of the SLFP members are backing Wijayadasa Rajapakshe. The former President also said that he has already decided not to contest again for the presidency. Maithripala Sirisena said […]
- Wijeyadasa alleges journalists can be influenced with a bottle (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala faction appoints Wijeyadasa as SLFP Acting Chairman (Category: Breaking News)
- Anti-Terrorism Bill put on hold (Category: Breaking News)
- Government admits to shortcomings in Online Safety Act (Category: Breaking News)
Former Norwegian peace negotiator Erik Solheim returned to Jaffna after over 20 years and said that the struggle for Tamil rights will continue. Solheim, who negotiated peace talks between the LTTE and the Sri Lankan Government during the war, said that his return to Jaffna was very emotional for him. “I came numerous times during […]
- Solheim sees renewable energy opportunities in Sri Lanka’s North (Category: Breaking News)
- Solheim rules out mediator role (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka confirm Group A semi-final spot (Category: Breaking News)
- Solhiem gets a new role in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
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