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By N Sathiya Moorthy It is inevitable that in the heat of an electoral battle, neighbours get mentioned, if not hurt. It is election time in India, to be followed by one or two in Sri Lanka – for the presidency and Parliament, though which would come first is known only to Mr God and President […]
The Gratiaen Trust, in association with the John Keells Foundation and the British Council, is proud to announce the Longlist for the 31st annual Gratiaen Prize, kicking off this year’s celebration of excellence in English creative writing in Sri Lanka. The Gratiaen Prize is perhaps the most coveted award for Sri Lankan authors writing in […]
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In a move of unadulterated foolhardiness, the powers-that-be published a gazette notification recently to revise Sections 363 and 364 of the Sri Lankan Penal Code. It attempted to lower the girls’ age of consent for sexual intercourse to 14 years and the punishment to be levied to the accused male who has engaged in such […]
This year, there is said to be some disagreement among astrologers on the auspicious times for the traditional Sinhala and Tamil New Year. It is generally the practice among Buddhists and Hindus to consult astrologers to cast the horoscope when a child is born or a girl attains puberty or a wedding is planned or […]
The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) will hold a commemorative event to mark the 53rd anniversary of the 1971 youth uprising today (05). It will be held at the auditorium of the Gampaha administrative complex in Yakkala at 3 p.m. The keynote speech will be delivered by the education secretary of the FSP, Pubudu Jayagoda. FSP […]
[…]The post Reflections On The April 1971 Uprising & Current Political Realities appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka ( BASL) has urged former President Maithripala Sirisena to make what it called a full and honest disclosure of any sensitive information he possessed. The following is the text of statement issued by BASL yesterday (3) regarding the former President’s remarks relating to the investigations into the Easter Sunday […]
Sri Lanka has claimed the coveted title of the number one destination for solo female travelers in 2024, according to Timeout.comThe post Sri Lanka tops best places for solo female travel in 2024 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
A Sri Lanka Muslim organization hosted an iftar in Colombo on Sunday for over 1,500 students from different religious backgrounds to promote interfaith understanding and dialogue.The post Sri Lankan Muslims host interfaith iftar to ‘build bridges’ between communities appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
[…]The post Examining Sri Lanka’s New ‘Romeo & Juliet Law’: A Departure From The 1995 Age Of Consent Legislation appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
The Sangha for Better Sri Lanka (SBSL) and the Global Tamil Forum (GTF) are saddened by the untoward incidents that took place during the Maha Shivaratri Event (March 8, 2024) at Vedukkunari Aathi Sivan Temple in the North of Sri Lanka. On the Maha Shiva Rathri night (the most auspicious night in the Hindu calendar), […]
Kirsche Capital, a dynamic addition to Colombo’s fashion scene, proudly announces the launch of its newest collection, offering a fusion of affordability, trendiness, and modesty in contemporary fashion. Nestled on 395 R.A. De Mel Mawatha in Colombo 3, Kirsche Capital is the brainchild of CEO and Co-Founder Dr. Sarah Fazy, a fashion enthusiast dedicated to […]
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Examining Sri Lanka’s New ‘Romeo and Juliet Law’: By Prof. M.W. Amarasiri de Silva According to an article published in The Island newspaper on March 25, 2024, Dr. Sudarshini Fernandopulle, MP, has raised concerns about the lack of consultation with the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus before the Justice Ministry gazetted a bill on February 9, 2024. […]
[…]The post Exploring Interfaith Dialogue & Cooperation: Sri Lanka’s Religious Landscape appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed hope for Sri Lanka as Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday brings hope for the world. In his Easter wish, the President said that as Christians worldwide rejoice in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we reflect on the profound significance of this event. “Easter is preceded by a time of fasting and […]
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has issued a message for Easter day.The post Sri Lanka President’s Easter message appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
The Ministry of Health in Sri Lanka has initiated an investigation following the death of a 50-year-old patient at Ragama Teaching Hospital shortly after receiving a vaccine.The post Sri Lanka Ministry of Health probes patient’s death post-vaccine at Ragama Hospital appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his Easter Message said that the government remains steadfast in its commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring national security. The full text of the President’s Easter Message: “As Christians worldwide rejoice in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we reflect on the profound significance of this event. Easter is […]
The Sangha for Better Sri Lanka (SBSL) and the Global Tamil Forum (GTF) are saddened by the untoward incidents that took place during the Maha Shiva Rathri Event at the Vedukkunari Aathi Sivan Temple in the North of Sri Lanka. On the Maha Shiva Rathri night (March 8, 2024), in an alarming escalation of force, […]
The conflict between the USA and the USSR, during the era of the Cold War, had far-reaching consequences that extended beyond their borders, with Syria being one of the nations caught in the crossfire. Over the past decade, Syrians have endured the complexities of political manoeuvring amidst a backdrop of socio-political and humanitarian challenges. Additionally, […]
Sri Lanka’s basketball team created a major upset when they beat one of sport’s powerhouses – Korea – in the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup played in Singapore yesterday.The young Sri Lankan team were total outsiders against Korea, who are a strong side in the region. The Koreans outmatched the Sri Lankans with their height and […]
Mount Lavinia Hotel (MLH) is preparing for a lavish Sunday Brunch spread for Easter Sunday Celebration on 31st of March 2024 at Governor’s Restaurant and The Terrace. Guests are promised with a different Sunday Brunch experience at a grand scale incorporated with kids play areas, events like egg
In a series of events to mark the International Women’s Day, Union Bank hosted several networking events for the Bank’s customers including inspiring sessions on business success as well as wellness. A captivating discussion with Mrs. Sandra Wanduragala, Founder Seyln Textiles, provided invaluable
Mount Lavinia Hotel, took a significant step towards environmental conservation by observing Earth Hour. From 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM, the hotel, along with its guests, participated in a remarkable event held in the hotel’s Courtyard. During this hour, the hotel made a powerful statement by switching off 95% of the lights, demonstrating their commitment […]
The ship which crashed into the Baltimore bridge, was heading to Sri Lanka with dangerous cargo capable of exploding – and had a “faulty” part, Britain’s the Mirror reported. The Mirror report said the crash could have been even more disastrous, as the ship involved carried 56 containers loaded with dangerous cargo capable of exploding – […]
that overthrew President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, re-examination of May 09/10 and July 09/14 events was necessary...
[…]The post Is Trump Likely To Be The Next American President? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
Russian President Vladimir Putin says all four gunmen who carried out a deadly attack at a packed concert venue in Moscow have been arrested. At least 133 people were killed and more than 140 injured when the attackers stormed the building, firing indiscriminately and setting it alight. Authorities said 11 people were detained in total, […]