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[…]The post Historic Crimes Of The Chauvinistic Left: Struggle For Far Sighted Marxist Position appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Historic Crimes Of The Chauvinistic Left: Horror Of Indian Military & JVP (Category: Breaking News)
- Historic Crimes Of The Chauvinistic Left (Category: Breaking News)
- Abolition Of The Provincial Councils System: Reply To Milinda Moragoda’s Utterance (Category: Breaking News)
- Rise Of Ultranationalism & Elections, Tamil Nationalism & Resurrection Of LTTE Ideology In Sri L... (Category: Breaking News)
Six persons of a family from Mullaitivu in Sri Lanka arrived at Serangottai beach near Dhanushkodi in the early hours of Wednesday. The Rameswaram Marine Police interrogated them at the police station. Addressing the media, Sivarajah, 45, a member of the family, said that without regular jobs, they were unable to purchase even essentials such […]
- Two SLPP and SLFP members join SJB (Category: Breaking News)
- Movenpick Colombo rebranded as NH Collection Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka confident BIMSTEC will prioritize implementation of agreed measures (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan appointed to UN Secretary General’s Scientific Advisory Board (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s leading e-commerce platform Daraz announced the launch of the Daraz Mid-Year Sale, running from June 6 to 12, 2024 featuring a wide array of fashion, lifestyle, beauty, mother & baby and electronics products, with unbeatable deals and Free Delivery vouchers. This mega sale event will offer shoppers over Rs. 10 million worth of […]
- Airtel Lanka official telecommunications partner for Daraz 11.11 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan investors invited to invest in Bangladesh (Category: Breaking News)
- Turkmenistan and Sri Lanka look at cooperation in oil and gas (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Daraz Golf Monthly Medal’ tees off this week (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe spoke with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi over the phone and congratulated him on his historic electoral victory. Prime Minister Modi thanked President Wickremesinghe for his warm wishes. He conveyed India’s continued commitment to building stronger ties between India and Sri Lanka in keeping with India’s Neighbourhood First Policy and SAGAR vision. […]
- President decides not to extend State of Emergency (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet to resign after agreement reached on all-party Government (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil appointed Acting President (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil speaks to IMF Managing Director on crisis in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
In an exciting development, leading marketing technology company zMessenger has announced its sponsorship of the upcoming Privately Organized International World Ladies Golf Tournament set to take place at the prestigious Royal Colombo Golf Club on June 17th. Womens Golf Day is an international event that brings together women of all ageas and skill levels to […]
- Sri Lanka to host West Indies for white-ball series in June (Category: Breaking News)
- Starlink connection to cost Sri Lankans between US$ 400 – US$ 600 (Category: Breaking News)
- LB Finance partners zMessenger for integrated mobile service portfolio (Category: Business)
- Jeevan defends his aggressive behaviour at Point Pedro estate (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post “More Digital-Readers” Is A Consequence Of “Less Thinkers” appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Does Reading Make A Perfect Person? Clearing A Cloud Of Confusion (Category: Breaking News)
- Voracious Readers Who Killed The Public & Its Wealth (Category: Breaking News)
- Why Is AKD Of JVP Free Without Imprisonment? [This Is To Clear So Many Clouds Of Confusion] (Category: Breaking News)
- A Father For The Homeless & A Priest Of The Helpless (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that Sri Lanka is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040 while pursuing its economic goals. He noted that Sri Lanka is the first country in Asia to incorporate the global objective of zero carbon emissions into its national policy.
- Power Plan (Category: Business)
- President Ranil reiterates commitment towards net zero on World Environment Day (Category: Breaking News)
- Dirty secrets: What's behind carbon's rise? (Category: Technology)
- NCCSL becomes country’s first Green Chamber (Category: Business)
State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon chaired a meeting today (05) with representatives of UN agencies, international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) and NGOs to brief them on the ongoing rescue and relief operations to assist adverse weather-affected communities.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that Sri Lanka is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040 while pursuing its economic goals. He noted that Sri Lanka is the first country in Asia to incorporate the global objective of zero carbon emissions into its national policy.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe received the credentials of five newly appointed High Commissioners and nine Ambassadors to Sri Lanka at the Colombo Fort President’s House, Wednesday. The High Commissioners representing New Zealand, the Republic of Cyprus, the Maldives, the Republic of Sierra Leone, and the Republic of Mauritius were present. Additionally, Ambassadors from the Republic of […]
- New Korean envoy to Sri Lanka and other diplomats present credentials (Category: Breaking News)
- Five High Commissioners, nine Ambassadors present credentials to the President (Category: Breaking News)
- FOREIGN DIPLOMATS PRESENT CREDENTIALS (Category: Breaking News)
- New diplomats present credentials (Category: Breaking News)
Congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the BJP-led NDA s Âhistoric achievement of securing three consecutive victories in the Lok Sabha elections, Sri Lanka s Opposition Leader, Sajith Premadasa on Wednesday reaffirmed support for India s permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
Sri Lanka’s Parliament congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on winning the elections held in India. Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said that Sri Lanka is committed to working with India to explore new opportunities and enhance corporation. Meanwhile, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said that India should be made a permanent member of the UN Security […]
- India should treat us like its little sister, not be Big Brother (Category: Breaking News)
- Creative Accounting (Category: Business)
- Oil Stock (Category: Business)
- Digital Trade (Category: Business)
The death toll due to the inclement weather in Sri lanka rose to 30, State Minister of Defence Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon said on Wednesday. He told Parliament that over 9000 houses had been damaged as a result of the extreme weather. The State Minister also said that Rs. 25,000 has been granted to the families of […]
- Trees posing a risk in Colombo to be cut down (Category: Breaking News)
- Environmentalists accused of blocking disaster mitigation plans (Category: Breaking News)
- Fuel shipments scheduled to begin arriving from Friday (Category: Breaking News)
- Samantha Power assures Ranil USAID support (Category: Breaking News)
Lanka Premier League (LPL) franchise Dambulla Thunders has been re-named as ‘Dambulla Sixers’ after being taken over by a California-based new owner. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and LPL in a joint statement released on Wednesday said, “The team will be operated under DeSilva Holdings, specifically set up for this purpose. The majority stake in Sequoia […]
- LPL to go ahead with new owners for Dambulla (Category: Breaking News)
- Michael Clarke appointed Brand Ambassador of Lanka Premier League (Category: Breaking News)
- LPL terminates Dambulla franchise following max fixing claims (Category: Breaking News)
- Aura Lanka Chairman arrested and remanded (Category: Breaking News)
By Easwaran Rutnam Sri Lanka’s Parliament congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on winning the elections held in India. Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said that Sri Lanka is committed to working with India to explore new opportunities and enhance corporation. He said that he looks forward to working with Modi to further promote bilateral ties […]
- PM claims only draft agreement reached with IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- Prime Minister insists postponing polls not discussed (Category: Breaking News)
- India seen as Sri Lanka’s biggest friend in a time of crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Crisis forced Sri Lanka to ensure financial discipline (Category: Breaking News)
The seven political parties representing the ÂSarvajana Balaya alliance, including the National Freedom Front (NFF), Mawbima Janatha Party (MJP), Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU), the Communist Party of Sri Lanka, Yuthukama organisation and the Independent MP s Forum engaged in a peaceful protest today (05)...
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has received the credentials of five newly appointed High Commissioners and nine Ambassadors to Sri Lanka at the Colombo Fort President s House this morning (05), the President s Media Division reported.
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- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe received the credentials of five newly appointed High Commissioners and nine Ambassadors to Sri Lanka at the Colombo Fort President’s House this morning (05). The High Commissioners representing New Zealand, the Republic of Cyprus, the Maldives, the Republic of Sierra Leone, and the Republic of Mauritius were present. Additionally, Ambassadors from the […]
- President receives credentials of new envoys to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- New Korean envoy to Sri Lanka and other diplomats present credentials (Category: Breaking News)
- Four new heads of mission present Letters of Credence to the President (Category: Breaking News)
- Ten Ambassadors present their credentials to the President Wickremesinghe (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe received the credentials of five newly appointed High Commissioners and nine Ambassadors to Sri Lanka at the Colombo Fort President’s House this morning (05).
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena says that the government has planned to establish ten botanical gardens based on the climate zones in the country.
Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara says that the government has agreed to accept all the amendments proposed by the Supreme Court to the Sri Lanka Electricity Bill .
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today announced that Sequoia Consultants, Inc., a leading civil engineering consulting firm based in Los Angeles, California, has come forward to take over the future of the LPL team, Dambulla.
United Petroleum Lanka Pvt Ltd has entered into a contract on June 4th 2024 with Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) as part of the agreement signed in between Ministry of Power & Energy to supply Petroleum products in Sri Lankan Market.
- Dicey Deals (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka petroleum distributor detects substandard jet fuel shipment, averts another fiasco (Category: Breaking News)
- Petrol Loss (Category: Business)
- Fuel Test (Category: Business)
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has warned of a heightened risk of communicable diseases spreading throughout the country following recent floods in various parts of Sri Lanka.The post Sri Lanka faces High Risk of Communicable Disease spread amidst Floods appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- A National Policy on Non-Communicable Diseases (Category: Breaking News)
- Public employees of Sri Lanka given free medical exams to screen for NCDs (Category: Breaking News)
- Technical advancements cause for non-communicable diseases among Sri Lankan Farmers - Health Min... (Category: Breaking News)
- Health committee of experts to look into rising deaths due to non-communicable diseases in Sri L... (Category: Breaking News)
Since May 15, Sri Lanka has reported 30 deaths due to adverse weather conditions, as of today (June 05), according to State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon's statement to Parliament.The post Severe weather claims 30 lives in Sri Lanka, relief efforts underway appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Showery condition in southwestern areas likely to continue - Met. Dept. (Category: Breaking News)
- VIDEO: Sri Lanka tea hit by bad weather (Category: Breaking News)
- Stubborn Sri Lanka fights back (Category: Breaking News)
- Winds cause 'unusual cold' in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's Ministry of Defence announced on Tuesday (June 3) that it is freezing the funds and assets of 15 organizations and 210 individuals involved in terrorist and extremist activities.The post Sri Lanka freezes assets of terrorist groups and individuals appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Defence Ministry clarifies on blacklisting and delisting of persons and organizations (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’.H.M. FowzieSri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence exposes exploitation of war veterans as ov... (Category: Breaking News)
- 16 Sri Lankan retired military personnel killed in Russia-Ukraine conflict (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Defence Ministry responds to rumours circulating on social media (Category: Breaking News)
Three individuals, including the parents of a young child, have been arrested following a viral video that showed the brutal assault of the 4-year-old.The post Three persons arrested in Pulmoddai for brutal assault on 4-year-old child following viral video appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Man arrested after video of brutally assaulting child goes viral (Category: Breaking News)
- Doc nabbed with video (Category: Breaking News)
- Woman arrested for brutally assaulting teen girl after video goes viral (Category: Breaking News)
- Video shows Army officer kicking man at fuel station (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando Attempts had been made to compel UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe to give up the premiership immediately after the then President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had left Janadhipathi Mandiraya in the early afternoon of July 09, 2022. That had been the devious Aragalaya strategy meant to pave the way for Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena to […]
- CP Chief calls for re-alignment of political forces to thwart Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- Where have millions of USD invested in good governance and accountability projects et al gone? (Category: Breaking News)
- US hand in GR’s ouster: Speaker finally confirms allegations (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez makes headway amidst deepening turmoil (Category: Breaking News)
Poverty is one of the most pressing and pervasive issues facing the world today. It affects billions of people globally, diminishing their quality of life, limiting their opportunities, and perpetuating a cycle of deprivation that can span generations. Understanding poverty requires a multidimensional approach that goes beyond mere economic measures. It encompasses social, cultural, political, [...
- Pro-poor growth and Economic growth in Sri Lanka - A critical analysis (Category: Breaking News)
- The Fight For Women’s Empowerment In An Era Of Conflict & Multifaceted Crises (Category: Breaking News)
- Springboarding From The Aragalaya To A New Nation We All Deserve (Category: Breaking News)
- “Connecting People to Prosperity” in Sri Lanka. A reality check with “Mahinda Chinthanaya” (Category: Breaking News)
The Navy over the last weekend arrested a group of Sri Lankans returning home illegally. The group was believed to have come from India. They were apprehended at Urumalei area, Talaimannar last Sunday. The suspects include five Sri Lankan nationals and two others who assisted the group. According to an SLN statement, the arrests were […]
- Government land policy is fair- Keheliya (Category: Breaking News)
- Bond Auction (Category: Business)
- ‘SL will implement home-grown solution’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Market Flavour (Category: Business)
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