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Brussels [Belgium], August 25 (ANI): Bangladesh is gripped by challenges posed by hardline Islamic group Hefazat-e-Islam as the country continues to witness frequent outbursts of massive violence, increase in religiously motivated illiberalism, and a general shrinking of free, liberal, and secular thinking, a thinktank South Asia Democratic Forum (SADF) reported. The South Asia Democratic Forum [&...
- Worldwide march of banana fungus (Category: Technology)
- IMRS Advisory finds partner to expand footprint in SE Asia (Category: Breaking News)
- Experts baffled by 'small' tigers (Category: Technology)
- India-led hosts target World Cup blockbuster (Category: Breaking News)
The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, has warned of a fake Twitter account mimicking her account. She said that the face account is spreading fake tweets. “Fake tweets mimicking my account have been spreading on social media. If you ever have any doubts about my statements, please look directly at my verified account. […]
- Twitter verifies “Jesus Christ’s” account (Category: Breaking News)
- US urges protesters in Sri Lanka to exercise rights peacefully (Category: Breaking News)
- US tells Sri Lanka to protect freedom of expression (Category: Breaking News)
- Madras court rejects default bail to Sri Lankans linked to LTTE (Category: Breaking News)
By Easwaran Rutnam A local court has issued a historic ruling ordering protection for a lesbian woman from her abusive parents. The Kaduwela Magistrate has granted an interim protection order to protect a lesbian woman from her abusive parents. This is the first time such an order has been granted for a matter of this […]
- Woman accidentally shot dead by cops (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan to fight damages suit filed by kin of dead Sri Lankan woman (Category: Breaking News)
- Court of Appeal rejects writ against electricity tariff hike (Category: Breaking News)
- Nine Iranians in Sri Lanka sentenced to death (Category: Breaking News)
The Commissioner General of Examinations L.M.D. Dharmasena says that no specific date can be announced regarding the release of the results of the 2021 (2022) G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination.
The daily power cuts have been reduced to 2 hours and 20 minutes for the next few days. Accordingly, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said that the power cuts will be limited to 02 hours and 20 minutes from 30th August to 02 September. The PUCSL has approved power cuts lasting 3 […]
- Power cuts again (Category: Breaking News)
- How long will power cuts be? (Category: Breaking News)
- Line damage cuts power (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Power cuts in Colombo and suburbs area (Category: Breaking News)
The first tranche of food assistance pledged by the Government of Japan earlier this year has been provided through the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to Sri Lanka, where more than 6 million people – nearly 30 percent of the population, are facing a worsening food crisis. Mizukoshi Hideaki, Ambassador of Japan to Sri […]
- Japan hands over food donation to help Sri Lanka respond to rising food insecurity (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan contributes additional US$ 6.6 million to help Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- WFP to distribute ration packs to vulnerable households in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka receives rice from Australia for those affected by the crisis (Category: Breaking News)
A petition has been filed seeking contempt of court charges against parliamentarian Sanath Nishantha. The petition was filed before the Court of Appeal by Attorney-at-Law Priyalal Sirisena. The Attorney General, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) and MP Sanath Nishantha have been named as respondents in the petition. The MP is accused of making […]
- Summons issued on State Minister Sanath Nishantha (Category: Breaking News)
- Urgent probe sought on Sanath Nishantha’s death (Category: Breaking News)
- Petitions accusing Nishantha of contempt of court to be considered (Category: Breaking News)
- Sanath Nishantha’s funeral on Sunday (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka stocks gained to four month high early this month on political stability hope
- Sri Lanka’s NTB profits down 12-pct in March quarter (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s People’s Leasing net down 37-pct in March (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Haycarb March net up on forex gains (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sells Rs80bn in mostly 3-month bills, down 18bp (Category: Breaking News)
Coal plant repair has reduced power cuts
- How long will power cuts be? (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka schedules three hour power cuts for August 24 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka schedules 3 hour power cuts for August 23 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka schedules power cuts of 3 hours for August 27, 28 (Category: Breaking News)
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved power cuts of 02 hours and 20 minutes from August 30 to September 02.
A 14-year-old boy has reportedly successfully faced the G.C.E. Advanced Level examination in the year 2021.
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament today announced the names of the Members of Parliament nominated to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges, Committee on Standing Orders and four new members nominated for the Committee on Parliamentary Business.
- Rep. Michelle Fischbach appointed to three committees (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Rep. Michelle Fischbach appointed to three committees (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Rep. Michelle Fischbach appointed to three committees (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Rep. Michelle Fischbach appointed to three committees (Category: USA, North Dakota)
[…]The post “Really Real Manner Of Managing Sri Lanka” – ‘To Paris and Back’ 1977-1990 (JRJ Years) appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Ballad Of A Sad Trumpet (Category: Breaking News)
- A Story Of Shadows (Category: Breaking News)
- Cockiness; What Price? (Category: Breaking News)
- The Past Is Never Dead (Category: Breaking News)
It costs 32 rupees to generate one unit of electricity.
- Sri Lanka to introduce new electricity tariff scheme for low-income households (Category: Breaking News)
- Go solar, Sri Lanka’s energy minister tells ‘power users’ in religious category (Category: Breaking News)
- Apparel producers decry 400% off-peak electricty price hike (Category: Breaking News)
- $ 400 m IMF lifeline for struggling Sri Lanka (Category: Business)
The Director General of Health Services has confirmed 05 coronavirus related deaths for yesterday (28), the Department of Government Information reported today (29).
A lawyer has filed a petition before the Court of Appeal requesting to punish MP Sanath Nishantha for the charges of contempt of court, said Ada Derana court reporter.
- A spike against COVID-19 (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
- A spike against COVID-19 (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
- A spike against COVID-19 (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
- A spike against COVID-19 (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
The Colombo Magistrate s Court today ordered that the case filed against a group including former Minister Wimal Weerawansa will be called for hearing on December 12.
[…]The post Ranil & Dinesh Have A Past, Not A Future! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- RW Summons Youth For Economic Marathon (Category: Breaking News)
- Review Of Dr W.A Wijewardena’s Book ‘A Child’s Guide To Ranilnomics, Cryptos & Currency Boards’ (Category: Breaking News)
- 52 Days? (Category: Breaking News)
- Government-Sponsored Terrorism In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Central Bank Independence: Issue To The Fore Again, But Will The Government Have Foresight To Do It? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- New Central Banking Bill: Positive But Gaps Need To Be Filled (Category: Breaking News)
- New Central Bank Bill: Gaps Need To Be Filled (Category: Breaking News)
- Deciding On New Central Bank Act Is Too Precious To Be Left Only To Politicians (Category: Breaking News)
- A Child’s Guide To Currency Board Systems: Has The Monetary Board Failed The Nation? (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is now ranked sixth in the world in child malnourishment and second in South Asia, he said.
- Video: HIRU THANIWELA EP 400 (Category: Video)
- Over 400 respond (Category: Breaking News)
- IPO To Raise Rs. 400 mn (Category: Breaking News)
- Video: CoL has increased by 400 percent - Maithri (Category: Video)
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, received on Sunday a written message from President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe, reported the Saudi Press Agency.The post Saudi Crown Prince receives written message from Sri Lanka President appeared first on ONLANKA News :. Sri Lanka Breaking News Updates - Latest News in Sri Lanka.
- Saudi Crown Prince receives written message from Sri Lanka President (Category: Breaking News)
- Saudi Arabia welcomes the peace initiatives of President Mahinda Rajapaksa (Category: Breaking News)
- Saudi Crown Prince receives written message from Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka seeks US$ 6 Billion fuel credit line from Saudi Arabia (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's president is set to slash expenditure when he presents an interim budget on Tuesday to see the crisis-ridden country through the rest of the year, amid discussions with the International Monetary Fund on a bailout package.The post Sri Lanka’s president to cut spending in interim budget appeared first on ONLANKA News :. Sri Lanka Breaking News Updates - Latest News in Sri Lanka.
- President not informed about appointment of Interim Committee for Sri Lanka Cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says Presidential, Parliamentary Elections will be held in 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Interim Budget 2022 passed in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- 2023 Budget aimed at long-term, stable economic growth to be presented to Parliament tomorrow (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Navy took hold of 44 people who were suspected to be on illegal migration attempts from the country via sea routes, on the night of 28th August 2022.The post Sri Lanka Navy detains 44 people on illegal migration attempt appeared first on ONLANKA News :. Sri Lanka Breaking News Updates - Latest News in Sri Lanka.
- Navy detains 85 individuals attempting to migrate by boat (Category: Breaking News)
- Navy detains 44 people attempting to illegally migrate by sea (Category: Breaking News)
- Navy detains 91 people attempting to migrate by boat (Category: Breaking News)
- Navy detains another 64 people attempting to migrate by boat (Category: Breaking News)
Chief Opposition Whip, Lakshman Kiriella today requested for the document related to granting the presidential pardon to former Parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake, be tabled in the parliament.
Sri Lanka Navy personnel have arrested 44 persons who were suspected to be on illegal migration attempts from the country via sea routes.
The airline has racked up losses of 372 billion rupees since management control was taken from Emirates in 2009.
- Sri Lanka buys Emirates stake in SriLankan Airlines (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLankan Airlines participates at the Ottawa Travel and Vacation Show (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLankan Airlines now in Jaffna (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLankan to temporarily suspend flights to three European destinations (Category: Breaking News)
Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva says that proposals are to be called for from desiring investors to invest in 49% shares and administration of SriLankan Catering and also 49% shares and administration in SrLankan Airlines Ground Handling.
Minister Roshan Ranasinghe states that nearly about one million out of the 1.6 million public employees of the country are not rendering any effective service.
"There is no point in continuing discussions without coming to a workable programme."
- Support government to fulfill people's aspirations, President tells Sri Lanka opposition parties (Category: Breaking News)
- Minister asks Sri Lanka political parties to participate in PSC to learn government`s stance (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka`s left parties in ruling alliance still undecided on constitutional amendments (Category: Breaking News)
- India was urged to declare Sri Lanka’s President Mahinda Rajapaksa as guilty of genocide: CPI (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s best and largest private sector retail bank, HNB, announced the launch of its Affinity Credit Card for the Ladies’ College Old Girls’ Association (OGA). Top officials from HNB’s senior management team including HNB Chairperson, Aruni Goonetilleke, HNB DGM-Retail & SME Banking, Sanjay Wijemanne, HNB DGM/Chief Human Resources Officer/Chief Transformation Officer, L.Chiranthi Cooray, ...
- HNB signs on as annual corporate leasing partner for CMTA (Category: Breaking News)
- HNB hailed as one of Sri Lanka’s most Women Friendly Workplaces (Category: Breaking News)
- HNB together with Caritas initiates ‘Season of Giving’ to spread joy during the festive season (Category: Breaking News)
- HNB unveils the future of rapid customer onboarding in partnership with Lime by LinearSix (Category: Breaking News)
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