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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 […]
- 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)
- Hambantota’s “white elephant” records 10th cruise ship visit (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)
- 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)
- Heated exchange between Sajith and RW (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)
- Solhiem gets a new role in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- UK official holds talks with wide range of stakeholders in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Dr. Gayashan Nawananda has reportedly joined the May Day rally of the United National Party (UNP) in Colombo.
Labour Tribunal of Kalutara, Sri Lanka has ruled that the British Broadcasting Corporation s (BBC) decision to prematurely terminate the contract of top journalist Azzam Ameen was unreasonable and unjustifiable .
Former Sri Lankan cricket captain and former minister Arjuna Ranatunga joined the May Day rally of the Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) which was held in the Thalawakele area this morning (May 01).
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has been ordered to pay Rs 4.5 million to Sri Lankan journalist Azzam Ameen as compensation. The Labour Tribunal of Kalutara, Sri Lanka had earlier ruled that the BBC’s decision to prematurely end the contract of journalist Azzam Ameen was ‘unreasonable and unjustifiable’. Having delivered the written order on 30th April, […]
- Labour Court rules against BBC for terminating Sri Lankan correspondent’s contract (Category: Breaking News)
- BBC ordered to pay compensation to Sri Lankan journalist (Category: Breaking News)
- Qantas investigates possible privacy breach on app (Category: Breaking News)
- Nagapattinam fishermen injured in mid-sea attack by Sri Lankan gang (Category: Breaking News)
The passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka, which resumed in October 2023 after almost 40 years only to be stopped days later, is set to recommence on May 13.
Sri Lanka s Foreign Minister Ali Sabry and Saudi Arabia s Minister of Investment Khalid Al Falih have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Investment Promotion between the two countries.
Former Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has stated that Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe will be the Sri Lanka Freedom Party’s (SLFP) presidential candidate in the upcoming election.The post Maithripala reveals SLFP’s presidential candidate appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Maithripala Sirisena says he will contest next Presidential Election (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala Sirisena apologises to Victims of Easter Sunday Attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Presidential task force set up in Sri Lanka to control dengue menace (Category: Breaking News)
- Presidential Task Force to eradicate malnutrition in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Vehicle Importers Association insists on the necessity of a proper regulatory framework for vehicle imports in Sri Lanka.
- Carjack victim is shot in Columbia Heights (Category: USA, Minnesota)
- Speeding SUV driver in Eden Prairie swerves to avoid head-on collision, crashes and dies (Category: USA, Minnesota)
- Speeding SUV driver in Eden Prairie swerves to avoid head-on collision, crashes and dies (Category: USA, Minnesota)
- Woman found dead in RV that caught fire behind north Minneapolis restaurant (Category: USA, Minnesota)
Today is International Workers Day, also known as Labour Day, which is observed annually on May 1 in Sri Lanka and the world at large.
- MLB proposes delayed 154-game season and expanded playoffs to players (Category: USA, South Dakota)
- Dear Friend: When you see that life is a gift, you treasure the days (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Dear Friend: When you see that life is a gift, you treasure the days (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Dear Friend: When you see that life is a gift, you treasure the days (Category: USA, North Dakota)
The total daily payment for workers in the Tea Growing and Manufacturing Trade in Sri Lanka has been increased to Rs. 1,700.The post Sri Lanka raises daily payment for tea industry workers appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka's tea workers fear future (Category: Breaking News)
- “Tea Is The Most Affordable Luxury,” Says The Sri Lanka Tea Board. How So? On Whose Toil? (Category: Breaking News)
- “Tea Is The Most Affordable Luxury,” Says The Sri Lanka Tea Board. How So? On Whose Toil? (Category: Breaking News)
- “Tea Is The Most Affordable Luxury,” Says The Sri Lanka Tea Board. How So? On Whose Toil? (Category: Breaking News)
The maximum retail price of a 50kg bag of cement in Sri Lanka has been reduced by Rs. 50 to Rs. 2,400, effective from today (May 01)The post Cement price in Sri Lanka further reduced appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Price of a 50kg cement bag reduced by Rs.150 (Category: Breaking News)
- Prices of cement manufactured in Sri Lanka to be reduced from today (July 06) (Category: Breaking News)
- 70s Drama (Category: Business)
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The censured Chairman of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) former President Maithripala Sirisena says that Minister Wijayadasa Rajapakshe will be the SLFP s presidential candidate in the upcoming election.
We are celebrating the 138th International Workers' Day on the historical records written with blood, sweat, efforts and sacrifices of the working people.This time we are celebrating it at a critical moment when an unprecedented economic crisis in our history has created many challenges within the workplace.However, in the face of any agreement, we do not ignore the labour rights. We decide on the...
- Facebook group raises more than $1,500 to tip entire restaurant staff (Category: USA, Iowa)
- Facebook group raises more than $1,500 to tip entire restaurant staff (Category: USA, Nebraska)
- Facebook group raises more than $1,500 to tip entire restaurant staff (Category: USA, Maryland)
- Facebook group raises more than $1,500 to tip entire restaurant staff (Category: USA, New Hampshire)
On the 138th observance of World Labour Day, born from a historic struggle for rights, our nation stands at a pivotal moment. Regardless of political affiliations, it falls upon each of us to shoulder the unshakable duty of fortifying our economy and propelling our nation onward. During the recent economic downturn, our working class bore the brunt of the hardship. I extend heartfelt appreciation ...
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has released a message for the 138th observance of World Labour Day.The post Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Labour Day Message appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka President invited all to join hands to build a prosperous Sri Lanka by 2048 (Category: Breaking News)
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- Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Message for 2023 Vesak Day (Category: Breaking News)
- Workers played crucial role in supporting country during severe economic collapse - President (Category: Breaking News)
Over the last few decades China has not only become Africa’s largest trading partner, but is its biggest bilateral lender. In the last 15 years, trade between China and African nations reached $282.1 billion (in 2023). Out of these numbers, most of the exports to China were supplied by South Africa, Angola and the Democratic […]
- Chinese Buddhist diplomacy and Sri Lanka’s predicament (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese lending in Africa laced with ambitions to secure UNGA votes amid Taiwan tensions (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese debt trap hurdles Zambia’s progress: Report (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Trap Lessons (Category: Breaking News)
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