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Pope Francis has a respiratory infection and will need to spend a few days in hospital in Rome, the Vatican says. The 86-year-old had breathing difficulties in recent days but does not have Covid, a statement said. It said he would need “a few days of appropriate hospital medical therapy”. “Pope Francis is touched by […]
- ‘I’m still alive’ jokes Pope as he leaves hospital (Category: Breaking News)
- Three dead, six injured after US school shooting (Category: Breaking News)
- Even nuns watch porn, Pope says, warning of risks (Category: Breaking News)
- Pope Francis undergoes abdominal surgery (Category: Breaking News)
Aljazeera reported that Myanmar’s military-controlled election commission has announced that the party of deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be dissolved for failing to re-register under a new electoral law, according to state television. The National League for Democracy (NLD) party was among 40 political parties that failed to meet the ruling military’s registration […]
Sri Lanka s premium entertainment channel ÂTV Derana won the People s Television Channel of the Year Award for the 6th consecutive year at the SLIM-KANTAR People s Awards 2023.
ÂTV Derana won the award for Youth Choice TV Channel of the Year at the SLIM-KANTAR People s Awards 2023 being held at the Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte.
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized during an interview organized by Harvard University on the 24th, through Zoom technology, that Sri Lanka’s access to the growing Indian and African markets should not be disrupted by any big power rivalry or conflictThe post Sri Lanka’s access to growing Indian & African markets cannot be disrupted – President Ranil appeared fir...
- Sri Lanka will not allow anything harmful to India’s security – President Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- Fearing political pressure, Sri Lanka president wants to avoid trade integrations with India (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to establish International Trade Office to deal with International Trade Negotiations (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says ‘this is our last chance to forge ahead’ (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy Like it or not, in the next big election in the country, or more of them, the IMF would be the key issue. The way the government has been dragging its feet on the relatively less important local government elections (LGE), and not all its arguments are wrong, the presidential elections […]
- India continues to support debt-ridden Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Worse than Shylock, did you say? (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Executive Board approves bailout package for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- US Treasury Secretary speaks to Ranil on IMF deal (Category: Breaking News)
Search and rescue efforts are continuing in Mississippi after a deadly tornado hit the US state. At least 25 people have died in the state, and one in Alabama, with dozens more left injured by Friday’s tornado. The storms devastated several rural towns, with Rolling Fork in western Sharkey County almost completely wiped out. Mississippi […]
- Six killed by 28-year-old shooter in Tennessee (Category: Breaking News)
- Lula sworn in as Brazil President (Category: Breaking News)
- Prince Harry makes sensational claims in memoir Spare (Category: Breaking News)
- Nepal mourns victims of worst air disaster in decades (Category: Breaking News)
A popular Zimbabwe preacher who has links with a pastor in Sri Lanka, has denied allegations of corruption after he was accused of gold-smuggling. Issuing a lengthy statement, Presidential Envoy and preacher Uebert Angel, said that the allegations in an Al Jazeera documentary was part of a well-crafted ploy to trap the Ambassador and tarnish […]
- Zimbabwe preacher linked to Sri Lankan pastor stripped of title (Category: Breaking News)
- Zimbabwe preacher with links to Sri Lankan “prophet” accused of gold-smuggling (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahinda’s links with Ubert and Jerome likely to be probed (Category: Breaking News)
- New conditions for long term residence visa for foreign investors (Category: Breaking News)
Russia has struck a deal with neighbouring Belarus to station tactical nuclear weapons on its territory, President Vladimir Putin says. Putin made the announcement on Saturday as tensions grow with the West over the Ukraine war and as some Russian commentators speculate about possible nuclear strikes. The deal with Belarus would not violate nuclear nonproliferation […]
- N. Korea threatens to build more nukes, cites U.S. hostility (Category: USA, New Mexico)
- N. Korea threatens to build more nukes, cites U.S. hostility (Category: USA, New Mexico)
- N. Korea threatens to build more nukes, cites U.S. hostility (Category: USA, New Mexico)
- N. Korea threatens to build more nukes, cites U.S. hostility (Category: USA, New Mexico)
ÂThe Other Side Documentary Programme on TV Derana produced by K. C. Saranga wins Special Jury Award at 2022 Raigam Tele es.
The Human Rights Committee said yesterday that it has concluded its one hundred and thirty-seventh session after adopting concluding observations on the reports of Egypt, Panama, Peru, Sri Lanka, Turkmenistan and Zambia.The post UNHRC concludes observations on reports on six countries including Sri Lanka appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Review all security related legislation and detention Pillay tells Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Core Group on Sri Lanka to present draft resolution at UNHRC session (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka, India abstain on UN resolution calling on Russia to make reparations to Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
- New resolution on Sri Lanka adopted at UNHRC with majority votes (Category: Breaking News)
Beijing [China], March 20 (ANI): China and Cambodia have begun their first ever naval drills in Cambodian waters. Dubbed China-Cambodia Golden Dragon 2023, the maritime drills involve personnel from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Command bagan on Sunday according to the Chinese Ministry of National Defence. The Type 071 comprehensive landing ship of the […]
- China’s military stages large-scale military drills aimed at Taiwan (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese naval base in Cambodia raises security concerns, debt trap threat (Category: Breaking News)
- India-Sri Lanka joint military exercise Mitra Shakti 2023 culminates in Pune (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese military raises tensions everywhere it goes (Category: Breaking News)
Treasury Chief given seven-day ultimatum By Shamindra Ferdinando The Freedom People’s Alliance (FPA) yesterday (20) said that the contentious move to summon judges of the Supreme Court before the House Ethics and Privileges Committee, this week, over an interim order could have disastrous consequences. Former Speaker Chamal Rajapaka heads the Ethics and Privileges Committee. Addressing the media, ...
- GL frowns on Prez downplaying importance of elections before judges (Category: Breaking News)
- Opposition asks EC to comply with SC directive (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPP MPs urged not to protect Health Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPP rebels: President’s strategy may jeopardise appointment of CJ, SC Judges, others (Category: Breaking News)
The 95th awards by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for 2022 films were on March 12 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The event was produced by Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss. Nominations were announced on January 24. BBC had much on the awards ceremony and awards. The American film Everything, […]
- The King’s Speech Gets 12 Oscar Nominations (Category: Breaking News)
- Flashdance singer and actress Irene Cara dies aged 63 (Category: Breaking News)
- John Cena stuns Oscars viewers as he presents Best Costume Design Award while completely naked (Category: Breaking News)
- The 95th Academy Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday (Category: Breaking News)
PASADENA, Calif. (KABC) —Indiana Wijay is a senior at Pasadena High School.With graduation around the corner, he’ll be off to college to take on a new challenge. He’ll be a quarterback on the University of Houston’s football team.He’s believed to be the first Sri Lankan American Division 1 quarterback. “It’s very exciting, representing a community […]
- Murder in Adelaide's south (Category: South Australia)
- An Incomparable Friend; Dr Carmel Indranie Ernest (Category: Breaking News)
- Bicyclist struck Friday night in Pasadena dies at hospital (Category: USA, Maryland)
- Bicyclist struck Friday night in Pasadena dies at hospital (Category: USA, Maryland)
[…]The post JVP-NPP & Lankan Left Populism’s Lacunae & Lapses appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- JVP’s Popularity & Ranil’s IMF Prop (Category: Breaking News)
- The Aragalaya & The Wijeweera Legacy: How The Lankan Left Could Win (Category: Breaking News)
- The NPP Factor: Rise Of Left-Wing Populism In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil’s Repression Will Hit The JVP-NPP While It Indulges In Political Narcissism (Category: Breaking News)
At least three policemen have been suspended for using force against Aurat March participants and for hitting them with baton, following a scuffle between the two sides, a Pakistani newspaper has reported. After Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah took notice of the ncident, summoned, and reprimanded Islamabad Police Chief, the low-ranking officers were suspended hours later, […]
- Speeding trio nabbed (Category: South Australia)
- Cop faces assault charge (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Alpharetta Officer Suspended, Fined For Parking In Handicapped Space (Category: USA, Georgia)
- Speedster avoids jail (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
Sri Lanka’s hopes of playing the World Test Championship final later this year at The Oval during the British summer largely depended on Angelo Mathews and he didn’t disappoint posting his 14th Test hundred enabling Sri Lanka to set the Kiwis a challenging target. Play gets underway in Christchurch at 3:30 am Sri Lanka time […]
- Sri Lanka steady in Mathews’ 100th Test (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka in control after Chandimal hundred (Category: Breaking News)
- Afghanistan bowl first in second T-20 International (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka crush Ireland to complete 100th Test win (Category: Breaking News)
LONDON — Sports fans in India will have something new to shout about this weekend as a high-profile women’s cricket competition launches in the country, marking a milestone in the evolution of the game and sparking fresh opportunities for big business. The Women’s Premier League (WPL) is following in the steps of the hugely popular […]
- SLPL an exciting opportunity for Sri Lankan cricket: Sandeep Bhammer (Category: Business)
- SLPL boost for tourism next month (Category: Business)
- Cannavaro and Pires set for IPL style soccer league (Category: Business)
- ESPN STAR Sports bags multi-year broadcasting rights for Sri Lanka Premier League (Category: Business)
Sri Lanka Customs has taken custody of a stock of electronic items such as televisions, refrigerators and air conditioners which were illegally imported to the island.
Thousands of protesters have returned to the centre of Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi, hours after riot police broke up crowds angered by a controversial Russian-style law. The new law would class non-government and media groups as “foreign agents” if they get more than 20% of their funding from abroad. Police arrested 66 people overnight, including a […]
- Georgia Pride festival in Tbilisi stormed by right-wing protesters (Category: Breaking News)
- Indonesia set to punish sex before marriage with jail time (Category: Breaking News)
- China diplomats leave UK over Manchester protester attack (Category: Breaking News)
- US, UK and Australia agree on nuclear submarine project (Category: Breaking News)
144th Battle of the Blues Powered by Dialog With the de-restriction of COVID-19 safety protocols on public events, Sri Lanka’s longest-running cricket series played between Royal College, Colombo, and S. Thomas’ College, Mt. Lavinia will be battled out in its full glory for the 144th uninterrupted time for the prestigious Rt. Hon. D S Senanayake […]
- Yeti powers S. Thomas’ tennis for Big Match (Category: Breaking News)
- 72nd Battle of the Golds Powered by Dialog (Category: Breaking News)
- An underdog, a positive approach and the victory no one saw coming (Category: Breaking News)
- A captain’s knock that stands out (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Anura & Sajith: Sri Lanka’s Tweedledum And Tweedledee Or Hero And Jester appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Anatomy Of A Change; From Wijeweera’s JVP To AKD’s NPP (Category: Breaking News)
- Black & White; No Shades? (Category: Breaking News)
- Why Is AKD Of JVP Free Without Imprisonment? [This Is To Clear So Many Clouds Of Confusion] (Category: Breaking News)
- The Exit Of The Old Guard & The Arrival Of The New (Category: Breaking News)
Pakistan s media regulator has banned television channels from broadcasting speeches and news conferences by Imran Khan, accusing the former prime minister of attacking the state s institutions and promoting hatred.
Canadian-American actor Ryan Reynolds says Hikkaduwa is his favourite movie shooting location of all time.Answering a Q&A session of a London-based TV talk show on Saturday, Hollywood actor Reynolds spoke of his first movie “Ordinary Magic 1993” which was filmed in Sri Lanka. According to a video posted by social media user Aqeel Sirraj, the […]
- Jury deliberating on former state trooper's cause of death (Category: USA, Washington)
- Greens reveal Denison hope (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- 'This is a disaster': Iowa Public Health Association asks Reynolds for mask mandate (Category: USA, Iowa)
- 'This is a disaster': Iowa Public Health Association asks Reynolds for mask mandate (Category: USA, Nebraska)
Our regular columnist Nan has commented today about the everyday spectacle of short haired and bearded Buddhist monks participating in various protests. They are regularly projected on television screens and their rowdy behavior attracts the revulsion of not only Buddhists but also followers of other religions. Some of the antics beamed on national television, particularly […]
- IUSF convenor arrested during student monks protest inside Education Ministry (Category: Breaking News)
- 48 Buddhist monks among nearly 60 arrested after storming Education Ministry (Category: Breaking News)
- Thus spake a prelate (Category: Breaking News)
- Tears of hypocrisy (Category: Breaking News)
Air Force Commander Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana said on Friday that they would continue to reduce SLAF troop numbers while ensuring that national security is not compromised.Taking part in a TV talk show, Air Marshal Pathirana said that troop numbers have already been reduced to 30,000 from 35,000. “I don’t really think that the money […]
- TNA Wants Troop Reduction (Category: Breaking News)
- Security fears over troop flights (Category: AU, New South Wales)
- Visor 'could stop troop injuries' (Category: Technology)
- Trump to order troop reductions in Afghanistan, Iraq (Category: USA, New York)
US actor Tom Sizemore, known for roles in Saving Private Ryan and Black Hawk Down, has died at 61, his manager says. Sizemore found fame in the 1990s, often playing supporting roles as tough guys – usually military, police or criminal. His other credits included Natural Born Killers, Pearl Harbor and Heat. But he also […]
- Protesters clash with Police in Paris over pension reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- US hunts missing Americans after Mexico kidnapping (Category: Breaking News)
- Six killed by 28-year-old shooter in Tennessee (Category: Breaking News)
- Russian air strikes hit cities across Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
Premier Li Keqiang told the head of the International Monetary Fund that China is open to participating in multilateral efforts to help heavily indebted nations “in a constructive manner,” China Central Television reported.The post China tells IMF willing to take constructive part in debt talks appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- China calls for joint efforts to ease Sri Lanka’s debt burden (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s talks with creditors ongoing, unaware of specific deals – IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF board poised to approve $2.9 billion Sri Lanka bailout (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF eyes creditor assurances as it prepares Sri Lanka visit (Category: Breaking News)
A Connoisseur of Journalism Several participants at a very popular night-time political chat programme on television recently talked about the history of Sri Lanka after gaining independence. They also chose to lament that the historical events in Sri Lanka are not even taught, let alone mentioned even and discussed in our schools. As a direct […]
- Evolution and disintegration of political parties (Category: Breaking News)
- Pope Francis implores Lankan leaders to listen to the cries of the people (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan President is Behaving like gangster politician in Hindi film (Category: Breaking News)
- Is the report of the UNSG’s panel of experts a conspiracy and obstacle to reconciliation? (Category: Breaking News)
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