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[…]The post Debate Or No Debate, Addressing Critical Issues Is Important For Voters appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- 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)
- Sri Lanka – Nation Building, Devolution & The 13th Amendment – Part IV (Category: Breaking News)
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The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has suggested dates for holding the proposed debate on economic policies with the National Peoples Power (NPP).
Police have arrested a 33-year-old youth who had allegedly assaulted the Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran in Sri Lanka, Dr. Alireza Delkhosh, during an incident near a shopping mall on Muttiah Road in Colombo 02.
The Indian Coast Guard detained a Sri Lankan mechanised fishing boat and arrested 7 fishermen for poaching in Indian waters. The Hindu reported that the Indian Coast Guard Ship Vaibhav spotted the mechanised boat from Sri Lanka fishing in Indian waters off the Kanniyakumari coast, Saturday, The boat with 7 crew, all Sri Lankan nationals, […]
- ‘SL Navy Should Exercise Restraint’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Should SL take ‘tea hub’ route? (Category: Business)
- SL Has No Problem (Category: Breaking News)
- Indians file PIL against SL navy (Category: Breaking News)
By Easwaran Rutnam President Ranil Wickremesinghe met businessman Elon Musk and discussed launching the Starlink satellite internet service in Sri Lanka. The President met Musk on the sidelines of the 10th World Water Forum High-Level Meeting in Indonesia. The President’s media division said that the President expressed commitment to fast-track the application process to connect […]
- Elon Musk says he has appointed new Twitter boss (Category: Breaking News)
- Elon Musk no longer world’s richest man (Category: Breaking News)
- Elon Musk takes over Twitter and fires top executives (Category: Breaking News)
- Elon Musk looking for someone ’’foolish’’ to take his job (Category: Breaking News)
by Rex Clementine Many are the Sri Lankan players who have stamped their authority at big global tournaments over the years. From being little known players to the world, some of these individuals have gone on to become global superstars in just a fortnight’s time. The impact Sanath Jayasuriya had in the 1996 World […]
- Sri Lanka leave for World Cup Qualifiers (Category: Breaking News)
- Cricket Deficit (Category: Business)
- Hasaranga ruled out of World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe to qualify for 2023 World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
With the Elections Commission now on formal record that the forthcoming presidential election must be held on a date between Sept. 17 and Oct. 16, 2024, the attention of both the media and the electorate will inevitably become more focused on the upcoming contest. While incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is serving former President Gotabaya […]
- Presidential race and horse-trading (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez poll: SLPP to announce candidate in mid-July (Category: Breaking News)
- Namal replaces Basil as SLPP National Organiser (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil puts his foot down (Category: Breaking News)
by Rajan Philips The attempted assassination of Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has sent shivers down western spines. In a rare moment of unity, both Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin condemned the shooting. The identity of the arrested shooter has not been made public, but he is believed to be a 71 year old poet […]
- Is Trump Likely To Be The Next American President? (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump again? God forbid (Category: Breaking News)
- Spotlight on SCOTUS: Trump and the Political System on Trial in the US (Category: Breaking News)
- Western Discontents, Modi’s New India, And Sri Lankan Anniversaries (Category: Breaking News)
“Viduhala Apa Mavu Dharmasoka” (විදුහල අප මව් ධර්මාශෝකා) by Godwin I. de Silva reviewed by Jagath De Silva This is a remarkable testament to the history and legacy of Dharmasoka College, meticulously compiled by a distinguished alumnus and former principal of the college who delves deep into the origins of the school, shedding light on […]
- Inaugural Thomas De Silva Oration 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Shelton Wirasinha, the Bard of the Wesley Manor (Category: Breaking News)
- A.M.A. Azeez, an Intellectual and Visionary (Category: Breaking News)
- Teacher arrested for caning 10-year-old schoolgirl (Category: Breaking News)
In a significant move aimed at protecting the unique ecosystem of Mannar Island, environmental protection organization, Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS), has filed a fundamental rights application in the Supreme Court. This legal action challenges the recent cabinet decision to award a wind power project in Mannar Island to Adani Green Energy Limited of […]
- Adani wind energy project challenged in Sri Lanka s Supreme Court (Category: Breaking News)
- Hot Air and Ruffled Feathers (Category: Breaking News)
- Environmentalists threaten legal action against Mannar wind power project (Category: Breaking News)
- Environmentalists protest against Adani wind farm (Category: Breaking News)
Sujeeva Nivunhella reporting from London Gayathri Khemadasa, daughter of Premasiri Khemadasa, last week expressed regret that Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner, Rohitha Bogollagama, despite an earlier acceptance, did not attend a church choral event at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Portsmouth where she played a role in the musical arrangements. The Havant Symphony Orchestra, under the direction […]
- Khemadasa’s daughter arranges choral musical in British church (Category: Breaking News)
- Dilmah owners establish 830 acres of cinnamon on Kahawatte estates (Category: Breaking News)
- SOS Wonder Village at One Galle Face Mall (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahinda bowled out for 169 runs (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has met with billionaire and investor Elon Musk on the sidelines of the 10th World Water Forum High-Level Meeting being held in Indonesia.
The Indian Coast Guard has detained a 07 Sri Lankans together with a mechanised fishing boat for poaching in Indian waters.
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Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India, in partnership with the Andhra Pradesh Biodiversity Board, rediscovered the Sri Lankan golden-backed frog (Hylarana gracilis) after two centuries in the Koundinya wildlife sanctuary in the Chittoor district, the southernmost point of the Eastern Ghats in Andhra Pradesh.
The 15th commemoration of Sri Lanka's civil war victory will take place this afternoon (May 19) at the Battaramulla War Heroes Memorial.The post Sri Lanka marks 15th Anniversary of war victory appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- 14th National War Heroes Commemoration held in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Army promotes 114 officers and over 1,300 other ranks (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka declares National Ranaviru Commemoration Month to honor war heroes (Category: Breaking News)
- 14 years since end of Sri Lanka civil war; Fallen heroes commemorated tomorrow (Category: Breaking News)
A total of 114 officers and 1,395 other ranks of the Sri Lanka Army have been promoted in honor of the 15th Victory Day Anniversary.The post Sri Lanka Army promotes 114 officers and over 1,300 other ranks appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka Army promotes 114 officers and over 1,300 other ranks (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka marks 15th Anniversary of war victory (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Army Promoted over 1,800 army personnel to mark its 74th Anniversary (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Army promoted 208 officers & 7,790 other ranks (Category: Breaking News)
The United States expresses its solidarity with all Sri Lankans, reflecting on their resilience and hope for a united future, on the 15th anniversary of the end of Sri Lanka's war.The post US reaffirms strong support for Sri Lankans seeking justice and equal rights appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- United States donates 3000 tonnes of food to feed Sri Lankan school children (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel’s Sri Lankans will be evacuated if needed – Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Royal Pardon for Forty-Four Sri Lankans in UAE (Category: Breaking News)
- 44 Sri Lankans in prisons in UAE pardoned on National Day (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Shades Of An Undead Past appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Doorway 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Kurundi: A Runway To ’56? (Category: Breaking News)
- From Absurdities To Atrocities, Again? (Category: Breaking News)
- Still, The Mirage (Category: Breaking News)
A total of 114 officers and 1,395 other ranks of the Sri Lanka Army have been promoted to their next ranks in view of the 15th Victory Day Anniversary.
The Traveler’s Choice Awards showcase the best hotels in multiple categories and regions. Based on the reviews and opinions of millions of travellers from around the world, properties with consistently strong reviews earn the Travelers’ Choice distinction. Galle Fort Hotel and Thotalagala are among the top 10% of all listings on Tripadvisor, demonstrating a commitment […]
- High tea with high fashion at GFH (Category: Business)
- LCY unveils debut ‘LCY for Her’ collection, redefining women’s polo wear with strength, and soph... (Category: Breaking News)
- Passport of foreigner who promoted Galle Face protest seized (Category: Breaking News)
- Divya Bharathi ditches studio lights for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Spiritual Leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar arrived in Sri Lanka to attend an event. State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon welcomed the Global Peace Ambassador at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Saturday. Governor of the Eastern Province Senthil Thondaman was also in attendance at the airport. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is to remain […]
- China to help conclude debt restructuring process in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Fourteen Sri Lankan fishermen arrested by Indian Navy (Category: Breaking News)
- Top US official to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
By Easwaran Rutnam Tamils in Sri Lanka and around the world commemorated the ‘Mullivaikkal massacre’ where hundreds were killed during the final stages of the war in Sri Lanka. Commemoration events were held in the North and in Colombo after the authorities allowed the events to go ahead on the basis that LTTE flags and […]
- At least 16 Sri Lankans killed fighting in Russia-Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
- Amnesty International chief to attend event in Mullivaikkal (Category: Breaking News)
- China to help conclude debt restructuring process in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- US backs push for justice, equal rights in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
One fisherman was killed and another fishermen is missing after ship crashed into a boat off Trincomalee. In a search and rescue operation led by the Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo, 03 fishermen from a distressed local fishing vessel were rescued off the east coast of Sri […]
- Nagapattinam fishermen injured in mid-sea attack by Sri Lankan gang (Category: Breaking News)
- Tamil Nadu CM demands release of fishermen and boats in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Fourteen Sri Lankan fishermen arrested by Indian Navy (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Navy detains 15 Indian fishermen (Category: Breaking News)
Former Army Commander turned politician Sarath Fonseka says he is prepared to take up any challenge to take Sri Lanka forward. Fonseka also expressed hope that unity will continue in Sri Lanka, 15 years after he led the army to crush the LTTE. In a post on X, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, noted that one […]
- Fonseka to decide on pollical future (Category: Breaking News)
- Fonseka obtains enjoining order against SJB (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB accuses Field Marshal of behaving like a Lance Corporal (Category: Breaking News)
- Protest staged in parts of Sri Lanka on Independence Day (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Western Discontents, Modi’s New India, And Sri Lankan Anniversaries appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
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The Global Peace Ambassador and Spiritual Leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar arrived in Sri Lanka this afternoon (18), on a three-day visit.
- Government land policy is fair- Keheliya (Category: Breaking News)
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- ‘SL will implement home-grown solution’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Market Flavour (Category: Business)
Sri Lanka has not met 30% of its due commitments to the IMF programme by the end of April 2024, which translates to a total of 19 unfulfilled obligations, according to a report by Verité Research.
Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC)in Colombo have rescued 03 fishermen from a distressed local fishing vessel off the east coast of Sri Lanka, about 42 nautical miles (77km) off the Batticaloa Lighthouse on Friday (17).
Adani Green Energy s wind energy project, coming up in Sri Lanka s northern Mannar and Pooneryn districts, has been challenged in the island s apex court on grounds of potential environmental impact and Âlack of transparencyÂ.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) this week praised Sri Lanka for the progress it has made in implementing economic reforms, despite the difficulties faced by the public.The post IMF praises Sri Lanka’s economic progress amid challenges appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Monetary Reserves (Category: Business)
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- IMF says Sri Lanka is doing well (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF mission concludes visit to Sri Lanka, expresses satisfaction on economic progress (Category: Breaking News)
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