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South Africa opened their T20 World Cup campaign in authoritative fashion by bowling Sri Lanka out for their lowest total in the format and chasing 78 runs inside 17 overs to secure two points. At the first official T20I match to be played at the newly-created stadium at Eisenhower Park, we learnt more about the […]
- McCoy and Charles thump South Africa to give West Indies series sweep (Category: Breaking News)
- Uncapped Dunith Wellalage in Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup squad (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh set to tour USA for three T20Is ahead of World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Saharan, Dhas lead India into ninth final with epic partnership (Category: Breaking News)
Puff of dust. Not on the pitch but on the outfield. That’s the first thing you notice about cricket at the Nassau County International Cricket Ground just outside New York City. The next thing you see is that the ball plugs in it. It doesn’t zip off like we are used to seeing in pretty […]
- Dilshan asks fans to sing and dance his side to another win (Category: Business)
- President greets Sri Lanka team as Sanga’s men start WC campaign (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia 158 all out v Sri Lanka, Tri-series - innings (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka shine (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post “Rob Or Perish” – A Grim Reality In Public Service? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Exploring The Silent Wilderness Of Self-Discovery (Category: Breaking News)
- Why The Sri Lankan Rupee Is Appreciating (Category: Breaking News)
- Insights Of A Tumultuous TV Debate & Airport Assault (Category: Breaking News)
- Wellness Tourism Through Holistic Rejuvenation Programs (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lankan embassy in Viet Nam had a meeting with the top-most management of the iconic automobile manufacturer, Vinfast, at the latter’s corporate head office in Ha Noi to discuss and explore commercial and investment opportunities, thus benefiting both Sri Lanka and Vinfast. Vinfast is under parent company, Vingroup, one of the largest listed […]
- Kusal Mendis taken to hospital after suffering cramps (Category: Breaking News)
- Kamindu Mendis named ICC Players of the Month (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to resume commercial charter flights from Dec. 26 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to resume commercial charter flights from Dec. 26 (Category: Breaking News)
by Jayasri Priyalal Jayasripriyalal59@gmail.com The greatest challenges confronting the nation-states in the current era revolve around; deplorable debt, depleted natural resources, and degraded environment. Economic growth and future prosperity for all living beings are stalled due to the varying degrees of the 3D problems emerging out of ill-conceived policy divergences propelling the linear eco...
- IMF Must Become More Than Just A Debt Collector For Private Creditors (Category: Breaking News)
- SL hopes for productive talks at IMF WB spring meetings (Category: Breaking News)
- A survival strategy amidst geopolitical rivalry (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to brief creditors on IMF deal for economic recovery (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Waging Peace! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The National People’s Power (NPP) (Category: Breaking News)
- A Question To The NPP Lawyers (Category: Breaking News)
- Oh! Gaza, Oh! Palestine (Category: Breaking News)
- When I Become The President (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Presidential Election 2024: What Would The Tamils Gain By Voting For Sinhala Politicians? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Would Voting For A Tamil Presidential Candidate Polarize The Tamils? (Category: Breaking News)
- Boycott The Presidential Election Or Put Forward A Common Tamil Candidate? (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil’s Presidency & The TNA’s Dilemma (Category: Breaking News)
- Let The Majority Community Racists Try To Understand What We Are Saying First (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando Against the backdrop of Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena’s quite belated (but better late than never) public confirmation of external interventions in Aragalaya, that led to the overthrow of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s government in mid-July 2022, former cashiered Flying Officer Keerthi Ratnayake, with a never-say-die attitude even when odds are overwhelmingly stacked ag...
- Arrest of ex-Prez over Easter bombing remarks sought (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign hand in Gotabaya’s ouster: Chief Govt. Whip wants thorough probe (Category: Breaking News)
- Simple questions to Sirisena and Gotabaya (Category: Breaking News)
- The strange case of Katuwapitiya suicide bomber’s wife Pulasthini (Category: Breaking News)
By Usvatte-aratchi ‘The executive of the modern state is nothing but a committee for managing the common affairs of the whole bourgeoisie.’ The Communist Manifesto (1848) ‘… where political and business elites are intertwined in corrupt dealings, each reliant on the other’s power for survival… the downfall of one party can drag the other down […]
- Heritage Matters: Federation (Category: South Australia)
- Using SORTITION to prevent electing of same crooks to parlimant (Category: Breaking News)
- 75 Years Of Non-Democracy In Our Democratic Nation (Category: Breaking News)
- Enemies of progress (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post MP Gary Anandasangaree’s Hypocrisy & Political Cowardice On Israel-Palestine appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- V. Anandasangaree: The LTTE Vilified Him, But History Has Vindicated Him (Category: Breaking News)
- What Is Necessary In Gaza? Ceasefire Or Peace Keeping, Or Both? (Category: Breaking News)
- Isn’t It Time For Sri Lanka To Expel Israelis? (Category: Breaking News)
- Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinian... (Category: Breaking News)
Movie enthusiasts in Sri Lanka had the extraordinary privilege of being among the first globally to experience the highly anticipated “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” at an exclusive preview screening hosted by Scope Cinemas and Skyline Entertainment, the official distributor of the movie in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is now firmly positioned alongside major […]
- Aquaman star Jason Momoa hails Sri Lanka s mangrove restoration efforts (Category: Breaking News)
- Scope Cinemas and Skyline Entertainment host exclusive red carpet premiere and fan screening of ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Petition to kick Amber Heard off ‘Aquaman 2’ gathers 1.5M signatures (Category: USA, New York)
- Petition to kick Amber Heard off ‘Aquaman 2’ gathers 1.5M signatures (Category: USA, New York)
[An article based on the Keynote Address delivered by Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, recently at the Annual Research Symposium 2023 of the University of Colombo] Introduction Inflation affects every aspect of our lives; it is a force that shapes our purchasing power, influences our financial decisions, and […]
- Nexus between money, exchange rate, money printing and inflation (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘SL’s inflation reduced to single digit levels in 2023 along with restoration of price stability’ (Category: Breaking News)
- High interest rates have prevented contraction of economy – CBSL Governor (Category: Breaking News)
- CB eases monetary conditions by reducing its interest rates (Category: Breaking News)
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided that the official window for the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be from March 22 till the end of May. Finalizing the exact dates is pending due to the upcoming general elections in the country next summer, with the schedule contingent on the election […]
- IPL auction player registration ends today (November 30) (Category: Breaking News)
- Dasun Shanaka to join Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC Website glitch puts India ahead of Australia in Test rankings; rectifies later (Category: Breaking News)
- Tillakaratne backs Bangladesh to make an impression in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
By Uditha Devapriya There is a point in Killers of the Flower Moon where it stops becoming a film and transforms into an experience. I found myself moved to anger, sadness, and then provoked into self-reflection. This is a film that tells us everything, in one go, about the history of the West, the plight […]
- “Cashew nuts are a healthy snack choice due to their nutritional benefits.” (Category: Breaking News)
- All Island Schools Games Athletics Championships (Category: Breaking News)
- Oppenheimer sweeps Golden Globes taking best drama, actor and director (Category: Breaking News)
- “The film kills Neruda” (Category: Breaking News)
3P Media is now the Official Media Sales Representative for Google in Laos and Brunei, marking our entry into Southeast Asia as a go-to market specialist for global advertising platforms. Since 2022, 3P Media has represented Google in Sri Lanka, supporting 750+ clients to grow their businesses with Google Ads. 3P Media is a subsidiary […]
- Antyra Solutions named a 2024 Google Premier Partner (Category: Breaking News)
- Adstudio. Cloud successfully marks 4th year in Programmatic Advertising Industry in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- ADSTUDIO.CLOUD bags Silver at FITIS Digital Excellence Awards Ceremony 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Antyra Solutions celebrates eight years of digital success, introducing new product portfolios (Category: Breaking News)
The Editors’ Guild of Sri Lanka has expressed its profound sorrow at the passing away of one of its founding members, Mr. Gamini Weerakoon, whose funeral took place in Colombo yesterday. Mr. Weerakoon was the former Editor of The Island and the Sunday Island.He joined Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd., as a parliamentary reporter in […]
- Letter: An outstanding -- and safe -- Halloween (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
- Letter: JB Thomas proposal can become 'friendly' (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
- Letter: Lies and the president (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
- Letter: Swampscott must keep civil service (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
by Rex Clementine We tend to place the blame on the doorstep of the administration, selectors and coaches for the setbacks our cricket has suffered in recent times. Our chances of making it to the semi-finals of the sport’s showpiece event are fading away fast. True, the administration needs to accept part of the blame. […]
- Galle’s splendour charms everyone in cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- My best knock for Sri Lanka – Asalanka (Category: Breaking News)
- The Lord’s heartbreak (Category: Breaking News)
- Brain fade at RPS! (Category: Breaking News)
Israeli soldiers continued battling Hamas militants in the streets of southern Israel Sunday, while in the north of the country they exchanged fire with Hezbollah militants launching rockets from Lebanon.The post Israel vows to “destroy Hamas” as death toll rises from unprecedented attack appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Biden, in Israel, says hospital blast caused by militants (Category: Breaking News)
- Hundreds said killed in Gaza hospital blast, protests erupt (Category: Breaking News)
- Israeli airstrike on Gaza kills 1 militant (Category: USA, South Carolina)
- Merely Focussing On Hamas Attacks – Missing The Wood For The Trees! (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan born Tamil Vijay Thanigasalam has been appointed as an Associate Minister in Ontario, Canada. Thanigasalam has been appointed as the Associate Minister of Transportation in Ontario. “I am deeply honoured to be appointed as the Associate Minister of Transportation, working for the people of Ontario alongside Premier Doug Ford and Minister Prabmeet Singh […]
- Acting Ministers to oversee Ministries under the President (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala removes Dayasiri from General Secretary post (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil to visit India next month for talks with Modi (Category: Breaking News)
- Deshabandu Tennakoon appointed Acting Inspector General of Police (Category: Breaking News)
Australia has granted permanent residency to a Sri Lankan who walked 1,000 km to raise awareness for thousands of families living in limbo. As he neared the end of his 1,000-kilometre walk to Sydney to raise awareness for thousands of families living in limbo as they seek permanent residency, asylum seeker Neil Para and his […]
- For Sri Lankans Who Are In Limbo Due To China & America Conflict (Category: Breaking News)
- For Sri Lankans Who Are In Limbo Due To China & America Conflict (Category: Breaking News)
- For Sri Lankans Who Are In Limbo Due To China & America Conflict (Category: Breaking News)
- Seven Moons Floating In Limbo (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Taxation Without Accountability Is Not Sustainable appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part VI (Category: Breaking News)
- Child’s Guide To Currency Board Systems: Steve Hanke’s Crusade For Currency Boards (Category: Breaking News)
- Child’s Guide To Ranilnomics: Actual Tax Payment Is Not What One Pays Today (Category: Breaking News)
- Good Governance & Economic Development – Part II (Category: Breaking News)
by Jehan Perera The increase in the price of petrol and diesel has been accompanied by the removal of the QR Code quota system for the purchase of fuel. The elimination of long lines of vehicles, and people, outside of the fuel stations that existed a year ago is one of the signs of normalisation […]
- Taxation Without Accountability Is Not Sustainable (Category: Breaking News)
- CPA survey claims JVP Leader most popular with 48.5% of those surveyed (Category: Breaking News)
- Joint food security assessment by govt., FAO, WFP next month (Category: Breaking News)
- Nearly 6 million Lankans need humanitarian assistance – Red Cross (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Target 2048 – Is It Firm Responsive Leadership Or Dictatorial Authoritarian Leadership? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Target 2048: It Is Democracy & Not Authoritarianism That Will Do The Job (Category: Breaking News)
- Target 2048 – Complex Economy System (Category: Breaking News)
- Target 2048 – Economic Democracy Principles Should Be Followed To The Letter (Category: Breaking News)
- Target 2048 – Private Sector Should Not Just Sit Aloof (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Good Governance & Economic Development – Part III appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Child’s Guide To Ranilnomics: Economic Reforms Unproductive Unless Extractive Institutions Are H... (Category: Breaking News)
- Good Governance & Economic Development – Part II (Category: Breaking News)
- Target 2048 – Private Sector Should Not Just Sit Aloof (Category: Breaking News)
- A Child’s Guide To Failed Trump Coup: Strong Institutional Setup Saved USA (And Democracy Too) (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Good Governance & Economic Development – Part II appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Bastiat Reborn In Sri Lanka: Will His Philosophy Be Accepted By Sri Lankans? (Category: Breaking News)
- Good Governance & Economic Development – Part III (Category: Breaking News)
- Good Governance & Economic Development (Category: Breaking News)
- Target 2048 – Private Sector Should Not Just Sit Aloof (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Good Governance & Economic Development appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Fleas Dream Of Buying A New Dog (Category: Breaking News)
- Opinion Vs Truth (Category: Breaking News)
- Are We Rotting Or Rotten? (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Two Challenges: Economic Recovery & Political Devolution (Category: Breaking News)
Cassandra was struck by three untruths (lies if the real term needs to be used) spluttered out this last week. The Island on Thursday June 1 carried this headline on page 1:” Aragalaya group behind project to cause religious disharmony.” That is a blatant lie for the very simple reason that one feature the Aragalaya […]
- Jesus, freedom and democracy (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil reveals bid to get rid of him while GR was fleeing to Trinco on board SLNS Gajabahu (Category: Breaking News)
- Aragalaya became victim of elitist conspiracy – Dilan (Category: Breaking News)
- Political engagement with Aragayala necessary (Category: Breaking News)
Ali (Raheem) Baba and 225 rogues have no right to eat while the people they are supposed to protect, nourish and maintain go hungry. A poor widow with a school going child called me from Elpitiya and told me that they had not eaten anything yet. The time was 11 AM. The child had refused […]
- GL accuses govt. of encouraging chaos to prevent peaceful Presidential election next year (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. misusing state property to bribe voters ahead of crucial election – PAFFREL (Category: Breaking News)
- Shake away the old, accept the new (Category: Breaking News)
- PAFFREL accuses government of vote buying (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Lanka: Dilemmas & Economic Programmes – Do We Consume More Than We Produce? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Planning For A Year Of Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- The Impact Of The Next Election On The Economic Reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- Liberal Or Edible Economics: Global Disorder Worst In A Century (Category: Breaking News)
- Liberalism, capitalism & The Hungry Masses: “Edible Economics” Will Need To Restrain Choices (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Rat Cunning Or Intelligent Nation Building? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- April & May – Images From Two Months (Category: Breaking News)
- An Incident At Independence Square (Category: Breaking News)
- Lack of Common Sense Of A Time-Expired President (Category: Breaking News)
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