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The Republic of Italy has expressed its willingness to help Sri Lanka by supplying helicopters for anti-human trafficking measures taken by the Government of Sri Lanka.
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- From State Of Eelam To State Of Denial: The Tamil Trajectory (Category: Breaking News)
- The 13th Amendment: The Ball Is In The Sinhala Court (Category: Breaking News)
- The Exit Of The Old Guard & The Arrival Of The New (Category: Breaking News)
- Diaspora Tamils & 13A (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Ranil’s Uncle’s Formula Won’t Save Him; LG Elections, A Referendum On Ranil-Rajapaksa Govt. appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Multiple Choice Or A Binary Option? (Category: Breaking News)
- Anura & Sajith: Sri Lanka’s Tweedledum And Tweedledee Or Hero And Jester (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil Vs. AKD: Who Will Blink First? (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil & Sajith Running Out Af Alternatives (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Egg & Poultry Crisis: Maximum Retail Price Is Not The Solution appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Price Control, Regulation Of Trade Or Consumer Education For A Proper Consumer Regime? (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s new price controls on eggs could lead to shortages: poultry association (Category: Breaking News)
- World Consumer Day: ‘Our Money Our Rights’ (Category: Business)
- Child’s Guide To Ranilnomics: Need Is Going For IMF Plus (Category: Breaking News)
Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland KC will visit Sri Lanka next week to attend the nation’s 75th National Independence Day celebrations, the Commonwealth Secretariat said. The Secretary-General has been invited by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to attend the events in Colombo on Saturday 4 February marking the significant anniversary. The five-day trip to the country will also [̷...
- Commonwealth Secretary-General pledges full support to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe meets Commonwealth Secretary-General in United Kingdom (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s 75th Independence Day celebrated under tight security (Category: Breaking News)
- Commonwealth urges Sri Lanka to safeguard democratic governance (Category: Breaking News)
Dialog Broadband Networks (Pvt) Limited, a subsidiary of Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, announced the launch of two new Home Broadband Prepaid plans in line with the company’s vision of delivering affordable and accessible world-class internet services to all Sri Lankans. Customers are now able to enjoy the lowest data rates in […]
- Sammy Vows To Bring Passion And Energy Back To WI (Category: Breaking News)
- Women’s T20 – SL v WI – Final (Category: Sports)
- ICC Womens challenge – SL v WI (Category: Sports)
- Test Series – SL v WI -3rd Test – Kandy (Category: Sports)
Italy has offered Sri Lanka helicopters to combat human trafficking, if there is such a need. Italy has expressed its willingness to help Sri Lanka by supplying helicopters for anti-human trafficking measures taken by the Government of Sri Lanka, the President’s Media Division said. Italian Ambassador Rita Giuliana Mannella revealed this during a meeting with […]
- Core Group on Sri Lanka concerned over continued use of PTA (Category: Breaking News)
- US tells Sri Lanka to protect freedom of expression (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka slams US envoy (Category: Breaking News)
- US National Security Council official and Ranil holds talks (Category: Breaking News)
An agreement has been reached not to enforce power cuts during the 2022 GCE Advanced Level examinations. The Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), Janaka Ratnayake said that an agreement was reached not to enforce power cuts until 17th February. Accordingly, he said that based on the agreement, power cuts should […]
- PUCSL makes u-turn and approves further power cuts (Category: Breaking News)
- No power cuts during the weekend (Category: Breaking News)
- How long will power cuts be? (Category: Breaking News)
- PUCSL approves 3-hour power cuts (Category: Breaking News)
The Republic of Italy has expressed its willingness to help Sri Lanka by supplying helicopters for anti-human trafficking measures taken by the Government of Sri Lanka, the President s Media Division (PMD) reported.
Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay said that cooperation and working together would be very important for Sri Lanka and India on the journey that lies ahead for them to celebrate the centenary of independence in 2047 for India and 2048 for Sri Lanka.
- Bond Auction (Category: Business)
- ‘SL will implement home-grown solution’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Market Flavour (Category: Business)
- Seeking Direction (Category: Business)
All parties including the Ministry of Power and Energy, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), they Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) have agreed before the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) to refrain from imposing power cuts during the 2022 GCE Advanced Level Examination.
Türkiye has denied claims that it was involved in manpower recruitment in Sri Lanka. The Turkish Embassy in Colombo said that it has been brought to the immediate attention of the Embassy that some misinformation is being circulated in social media according to which Türkiye has been recruiting manpower in Sri Lanka. The Embassy said […]
- More stranded Sri Lankan domestic workers return from Oman (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka slams US envoy (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese Vice Minister arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan workers involved in accident in Istanbul recovering (Category: Breaking News)
The Constitutional Council, which met for the first time today, has decided to select new members for the independent commissions, including the Election Commission. Accordingly, a newspaper advertisement will be published calling for applications for the appointment as Members of the Election Commission, the Public Service Commission, the National Police Commission, the Audit Service Commission, ...
- Opposition says LG polls will test Government popularity (Category: Breaking News)
- Human Rights Commission writes to President on Bills related to women (Category: Breaking News)
- COPF approves Bill on Parliamentary Budget Office (Category: Breaking News)
- Civil society representatives appointed to Constitutional Council (Category: Breaking News)
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry has discussed prospects for enhancing cooperation between the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and Sri Lanka.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has instructed the Sri Lankan government to tax all those who draw a salary or a monthly income of over Rs. 45,000 but this proposal has not been accepted by the government, Minister Bandula Gunawardana said yesterday (January 24).The post IMF tells Sri Lanka Government to tax all those who earn above Rs. 45,000 per month appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Lat...
- Sri Lanka’s Tax revenue surpasses Rs. 3 trillion (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF bailout package has unlocked new path to create better future for youth and uplift the count... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Government revenue surges by 43.5%, yet expanding budget deficit spurs VAT hike (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s tax revision helps correct tax revenue & expenditure imbalance – IMF (Category: Breaking News)
The Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), Janaka Ratnayake, today accused Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera of taking “stupid” decisions. Ratnayake said that the Minister was taking decisions without using his wisdom. The PUCSL Chairman said that decisions taken by politicians had forced the country to face a power crisis. […]
- CEB officials placed on compulsory leave (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet postpones decision on tariff hike (Category: Breaking News)
- CPC and PUCSL at war over quality of crude oil (Category: Breaking News)
- Kanchana insists revision of CEB tariffs a must (Category: Breaking News)
Members of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) stated before the National Council that they unanimously agreed to send documents to the Attorney General requesting for advice regarding the possibility of increasing the electricity charges retrospectively and...
Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay says cooperation and working together would be very important for Sri Lanka and India on the journey that lies ahead for the two nations to celebrate the centenary of independence in 2047 for India and 2048 for Sri Lanka.
- Bond Auction (Category: Business)
- ‘SL will implement home-grown solution’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Market Flavour (Category: Business)
- Seeking Direction (Category: Business)
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has convened an urgent meeting at 4.00 p.m. this evening to further discuss the failure to provide an uninterrupted power supply during the month the 2022 G.C.E. Advanced Level examination is taking place.
The Colombo Magistrate s Court today (25 Jan.) ordered the release of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Ajith Nivard Cabraal, from a case filed by Ven. Thiniyawala Palitha Thero.
Lanka Sathosa has slashed the prices of six essential food items, including dried chillis and lentils.
India says cooperation and working together would be very important for Sri Lanka and India. The Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay said that cooperation and working together would be very important for Sri Lanka and India on the journey that lies ahead for them to celebrate the centenary of independence in 2047 […]
- Sri Lanka gets tips on good governance from India (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan looks at investment opportunities in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi committed to support Indian origin Tamils in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Government to introduce non-paying wards in private hospitals (Category: Breaking News)
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) is hopeful that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will be able to receive financial assurances from all of Sri Lanka s creditors pertaining to the island s debt restructuring plan in a very short period, Governor Dr. Nandalal Weearsinghe stated.
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- IMF Economics & 13A Politics: Recipe For Unrest (Category: Breaking News)
- Connectivity Or Captivity? (Category: Breaking News)
- Celebrating Independence Or Inaugurating Dependence? (Category: Breaking News)
- Systemic Drain (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post A Sustainable Model To Curb Corruption appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Elections & Economic Recovery (Category: Breaking News)
- Are The IMF & Ranil Wickremesinghe Neoliberal? (Category: Breaking News)
- Country Has Fallen Due To The Socialist Thinking (Category: Breaking News)
- The Impact Of The Next Election On The Economic Reforms (Category: Breaking News)
Assistant General Manager of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Ronald Comester, the Additional Secretary to the Ministry of Power and Energy, Sugath Dharmakeerthi and the Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka, Janaka Ratnayake arrived at the Human Rights Commission this morning (January 25).The post Three officials arrive at Human Rights Commision of Sri Lanka over Power Cuts ...
- How long will power cuts be? (Category: Breaking News)
- Deal reached not to enforce power cuts during A/L examination (Category: Breaking News)
- No power cuts during A'L exam period (Category: Breaking News)
- HRCSL opposes power cuts during A/L (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Navy yesterday (24 Jan.) seized over 60 kilograms of Kerala cannabis on the beaches of the Analathivu Island in Jaffna.
China has handed over a total of 1.55 million syringes of Recombinant Human Erythropoietin Injection (Epiao) to Sri Lanka.
Any government which was detached from people's true aspirations cannot bring in economic recovery through measures such as imposing taxes, National People Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday.The post Government detached from people’s aspirations cannot bring in economic recovery – Anura appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLAN...
- Obstructing Elections is a Punishable Offence – Anura warns Treasury Secretary (Category: Breaking News)
- British High Commissioner meets NPP Leader (Category: Breaking News)
- Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna demands an early Election (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP Leader Anura Kumara meets India’s Foreign Minister S.Jaishankar in Delhi (Category: Breaking News)
Assistant General Manager of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Ronald Comester, the Additional Secretary to the Ministry of Power and Energy Sugath Dharmakeerthi and Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Janaka Ratnayake arrived at the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) a short while ago (25 Jan.).
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