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[…]The post Mr. President, Dawn Of The New Year Is The Time For Reflection & To Redress Citizens Grievances Due To The DDO appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Apologetic Custodian Of The EPF Is Also A Victim (Category: Breaking News)
- Domestic Debt Restructuring: An Episode In Capital’s Attack On Working People (Category: Breaking News)
- Some Suggestions To Assist In Sri Lanka Striving To Achieve A Primary Balance (Category: Breaking News)
- Is Post-Crisis Essential Reforms Being Effectively Progressed? If Not What Is The Way Forward? (Category: Breaking News)
On the apparent northward relative motion of the sun, it is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka during 05th to 15th of April in this year. The nearest areas of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead today (12th) are Vanchiyankulam, Omanthai, Eramadu and Thiriyai at about 12:11 noon.
On the apparent northward relative motion of the sun, it is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka during 05th to 15th of April in this year. The nearest areas of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead today (12th) are Vanchiyankulam, Omanthai, Eramadu and Thiriyai at about 12:11 noon.
In a significant diplomatic exchange, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan engaged in a telephone conversation on Wednesday with his Sri Lankan counterpart, Senior Advisor to the President on National Security Sagala Ratnayaka. The dialogue encompassed a range of crucial topics aimed at bolstering bilateral relations between the two nations.
Eight Sri Lankans, rescued from the Myawaddy area of Myanmar have been received today by the officials of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok and will be repatriated to Sri Lanka soon.
- Bond Auction (Category: Business)
- ‘SL will implement home-grown solution’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Market Flavour (Category: Business)
- Seeking Direction (Category: Business)
Sri Lanka and Kazakhstan successfully concluded the second round of Foreign Office Consultations in Astana today (11 April 2024). The Sri Lanka delegation was led by Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane, and the delegation of Kazakhstan was led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev.
- G.L. to Russia and Kazakhstan (Category: Breaking News)
- GL off to Russia and Kazakhstan (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka, Kazakhstan seek to boost bilateral cooperation in many sectors (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka, Kazakhstan sign MoU to enhance bilateral cooperation (Category: Breaking News)
Heat index, the temperature felt on human body, is expected to increase up to Caution level in parts of the Northern and North-Western provinces and Anuradhapura District on Friday (12).
Sri Lankan racing sensation Eshan Pieris is on the brink of a remarkable 2024 racing season. With a string of victories and a legacy that precedes him, Eshan gears up for the upcoming GT World Challenge Asia 2024, marking a significant chapter in his illustrious career. As a key member of the Absolute Racing family, […]
- Sri Lankan racing prodigy set to take on Sepang 12 and GT World Challenge Asia 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Eshan Pieris secures Silver Class win at GT3 racing series (Category: Breaking News)
- Army appoints committee to probe deadly Fox Hill accident (Category: Breaking News)
- Racing car drivers involved in Fox Hill accident granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
An attempt to smuggle over Rs. 10 million worth of goods into Sri Lanka, including laptops and mobile phones, was busted by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). The goods were seized at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). According to the Police, three people were arrested with a large consignment of foreign liquor, cigarettes, laptops, mobile phones […]
- India lifts export ban on onions for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Plantation workers stage protest demanding Rs. 1700 wage (Category: Breaking News)
- Taj Samudra celebrates 40 years (Category: Breaking News)
- Probe sought on Piumi Hansamali’s assets (Category: Breaking News)
Eight Sri Lankans, rescued from the Myawaddy area of Myanmar have been received today by the officials of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok and will be repatriated to Sri Lanka soon, the Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry said. The Sri Lankans, who were rescued on March 4, 2024 by Myanmar authorities from Myawaddy and […]
- Thailand and Sri Lanka discuss early repatriation of trafficked Sri Lankans (Category: Breaking News)
- Myanmar’s urgent assistance sought to free 56 trafficked Sri Lankans (Category: Breaking News)
- Government defends relations with China (Category: Breaking News)
- Eight Sri Lankans trafficked to Myanmar rescued (Category: Breaking News)
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) says Sri Lanka must continue to implement reforms to address the underlying causes of the economic crisis and lay the foundation for fostering sustainable recovery. The ADB’s annual flagship economic publication, the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2024, forecasts Sri Lanka’s economy to record moderate growth of 1.9% in 2024 […]
- Debt-ridden Sri Lanka gets US$350m loan boost from ADB (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB approves $100M loan to provide Sri Lankan SMEs more access to finance (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka appeals to creditors for help (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka shows signs of recovery but must maintain reform momentum: ADB (Category: Breaking News)
Three Sri Lankan passengers have been arrested by the CID at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake while trying to smuggle foreign liquor, cigarettes, laptops, mobile phones and other accessories worth over Rs. 10 million, into the country.
It was the most spectacular trial ever held in Vietnam, befitting one of the greatest bank frauds the world has ever seen. Behind the stately yellow portico of the colonial-era courthouse in Ho Chi Minh City, a 67-year-old Vietnamese property developer was sentenced to death on Thursday for looting one of the country’s largest banks […]
- COP28: UN climate talks in jeopardy in fossil fuel backlash (Category: Breaking News)
- Powerful storms wreak havoc in Europe (Category: Breaking News)
- Gunmen storm Ecuador television studio live on air (Category: Breaking News)
- Rohit Sharma: The Indian captain who lost cricket World Cup but won hearts (Category: Breaking News)
The eight Sri Lankans, who were rescued from the cybercrime camps in Myawaddy area of Myanmar, have safely arrived at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand, Ada Derana learns.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe was the chief guest at the Sinhala Tamil New Year celebration held at Defence Force Headquarters Complex in Battaramulla today (10), Senior Advisor to the President on National Security and Chief of Presidential Staff, Sagala Ratnayaka, Chief of Defence Staff Shavendra Silva, Sri Lanka Air Force Commander, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, and […]
- A political jilmaat (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLankan Army Chief to visit India next week (Category: Breaking News)
- Friend Row (Category: Business)
- Etter raft of claims denied (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
The “Wasath Siriya 2024” celebration for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year will take place on Saturday, 27th April, 2024 at Shangri-La Green, Galle Face, Colombo. This event is being organized by the Welfare Society of the Presidential Secretariat along with other ministries and will be held from 7.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. The “Wasath […]
- President joins “Wasath Siriya 2024” celebrations (Category: Breaking News)
- Applications Open for “Wasath Siriya- 2024” New Year Festival Competitions (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Wasath Siriya 2023’ state Sinhala & Tamil New Year Celebrations on April 22nd (Category: Breaking News)
- Madhavi Prarthana and H.D. Miyuranga crowned New Year Princess and Prince at ‘Wasath Siriya 2024’ (Category: Breaking News)
The Government of Japan has provided a grant of USD 8.4 million through the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to strengthen PoE facilities in Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
In a noteworthy diplomatic move, Jake Sullivan, the U.S. National Security Advisor, held a significant telephone conversation with Sagala Ratnayaka, the Senior Advisor to the President on National Security of Sri Lanka, on Wednesday (April 10).The post U.S. and Sri Lanka National Security Advisors discuss mutual support and regional stability appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking N...
- Russia President Vladimir Putin grants Russian citizenship to U.S. whistleblower Edward Snowden (Category: Breaking News)
- Minister Ali Sabry meets U.S. State Secretary Antony Blinken (Category: Breaking News)
- United States donates 3000 tonnes of food to feed Sri Lankan school children (Category: Breaking News)
- U.S. Officials discuss Sri Lanka’s economic and security issues with NPP (Category: Breaking News)
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) says its annual flagship economic publication  the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2024  has projected Sri Lanka s economy to record moderate growth of 1.9% in 2024 and 2.5% in 2025 following two consecutive years of contractions.
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- Rat Cunning Or Intelligent Nation Building? (Category: Breaking News)
- Taxes, Swiss Bank Accounts & The Chinese Cafe (Category: Breaking News)
- A Leap Of Faith Awaits (Category: Breaking News)
- “VFS” The Whole Lot! (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka s law enforcement officials who engaged in the violent repression of protests must be held accountable for committing widespread human rights violations, Amnesty International said in a new investigative report released on Wednesday (10).
The Welfare Division of the Defence Ministry organized a vibrant and culturally rich Sinhala Tamil New Year celebration at the Defence Force Headquarters Complex in Battaramulla on Wednesday (April 10), which was graced by the presence of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.The post Sri Lanka President joins the Defence Ministry’s New Year celebrations appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest...
- President joins Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations in Nuwara Eliya (Category: Breaking News)
- Daya Sandagiri joins Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s former Army Chief Mahesh Senanayake joins SJB (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President joins spectators to witness final Randoli Esala Perahara in Kandy (Category: Breaking News)
Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, Ms. Miyon Lee called on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at the Prime Minister’s Office in Colombo on Wednesday (April 10) to discuss follow-up actions on the decisions taken during the Prime Minister’s visit to Korea last week.The post South Korea to provide assistance to Sri Lanka in Education, Health, Renewable Energy and Employment appeared first on ONLANK...
- S. Korea promises assistance for Sri Lanka in education, health, renewable energy employment (Category: Breaking News)
- 7,000 more Lankans will get work visa this year – Korean Ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka relaxed visas to remove a barrier to Korean investment (Category: Breaking News)
- New visa rules will help bring in more Korean investment – Korean Ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
Ambassador of South Korea, Miyon Lee has called on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena in Colombo on Wednesday (10) to discuss the follow-up actions on the decisions taken during the Sri Lankan Premier s visit last week.
Thamil Makkal Thesiya Kuttani (TMTK) leader and Jaffna District MP C.V. Wigneswaran says that Sri Lanka has a government of the Sinhalese by the Sinhalese for the Sinhalese. Declaring that a Tamil candidate would not be able to win a presidential election, Wigneswaran has said: “I believe I am the best candidate if a common […]
- Boycott The Presidential Election Or Put Forward A Common Tamil Candidate? (Category: Breaking News)
- Would Voting For A Tamil Presidential Candidate Polarize The Tamils? (Category: Breaking News)
- Presidential Election 2024: What Would The Tamils Gain By Voting For Sinhala Politicians? (Category: Breaking News)
- Wigneswaran willing to run for President in 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
by Rex Clementine Sri Lanka Cricket’s excellent development structures has been a godsend for many up and coming players. It enables cricket coaches at the High Performance Center to identify new talents. District and Provincial Coaches along with Talent Scouts ensure that players with rare skills are fast tracked and their development is constantly monitored. […]
- Two Sri Lankan cricketers contract COVID-19 (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Sri Lankan cricketers contract COVID-19 (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Sri Lankan cricketers contract COVID-19 (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Sri Lankan cricketers contract COVID-19 (Category: Breaking News)
The Department of Meteorology has announced that on the apparent northward relative motion of the sun, it is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka during 05th to 15th of April this year. The nearest areas of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead today (11th) are Baththalangunduwa, Medawachchiya, Horowpathana and […]
A Chinese research team recently visited Sri Lanka to discuss plans to establish a joint laboratory as part of the Belt and Road Initiative, according to the Guizhou University. Sri Lanka, known for its traditional agricultural practices with tea cultivation as a key industry, aims to advance the popularisation and application of green prevention and […]
- Sri Lanka plans tea hub, imports from India, China (Category: Breaking News)
- Leaf Level (Category: Business)
- Cultivating Clones (Category: Business)
- Demand Effect (Category: Business)
India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has extended invitations to political parties from 25 countries, including Sri Lanka, to witness the Indian elections and the accompanying campaigning. The invitations, which have been dispatched to political parties from both ruling and opposition factions across the globe, include representatives from various regions such as Africa, Europe, and [...
- BJP Celebrates Victory despite Electoral Shifts: 2024 Lok Sabha Results (Category: Breaking News)
- Congress warns BJP putting Tamils in Sri Lanka at risk (Category: Breaking News)
- South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung stabbed in neck (Category: Breaking News)
- Popular Tamil Actor Vijay enters politics (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka condemned the attack on the Iranian Consulate in Damascus and called for strict adherence to Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic Relations, especially with regard to protection of personnel and premises of diplomatic missions. Issuing a statement, the Foreign Ministry said that Sri Lanka wishes to urge all parties concerned to exercise restraint, refrain from […]
- Tight security during Iranian President’s visit to Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF and Sri Lanka discuss next steps to finalize 2nd Review (Category: Breaking News)
- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to establish a High Commission in New Zealand (Category: Breaking News)
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