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The Colombo High Court has ordered the release of former parliamentarian Sajin Vass Gunawardena, who was accused of allegedly causing a loss of Rs. 883 million to the government while purchasing ground support equipment during his tenure as the Chief Executive Officer of the Mihin Lanka Airline.
Sri Lankans are hopeful that a new employment scheme with Saudi Arabia will help ease their country s economic crisis, professionals and labor officials told Arab News, as they expect it to boost the nation s manpower exports to the Kingdom.
[…]The post Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping & Joe Biden appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Influence Of Sirima Bandaranaike & Ranil Wickremesinghe On The Foreign Policy Of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Putin’s Last Stand (Category: Breaking News)
- Is The World, Hopelessly Divided Over Ukraine, Coming Together For Sri Lanka? (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka Adrift In Tempestuous Seas (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post IMF’s Concern On Corruption appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- IMF Forecasts & Systemic Crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF’s Prescription: Panacea Or Palliative? (Category: Breaking News)
- Economic Realities & Political Promises (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt, Divestiture & Discontent (Category: Breaking News)
National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB) says it has observed an alarming increase in the use of narcotics in the country as 67,900 people in total had been arrested in connection with narcotics-related offenses between January and October last year.
Sri Lanka in the throes of the worst economic crisis since Independence has resorted to some desperate action; it has for the first time in its history declared bankruptcy, suspended debt repayment, secured an IMF bailout for the 17th time, and agreed to extremely stringent loan conditions, which have already caused social unrest with people […]
- How governments use IMF bailouts to hurt political opponents – new research (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF China and debt-trap (Category: Breaking News)
- Income inequality: How the rich got richer and what politicians are doing about it (Category: Business)
- SL economy, IMF claims, and reality (Category: Breaking News)
Having opened its doors in 1988, Seylan Bank, celebrated a milestone 35 years recently, of proudly serving all stakeholders with an unwavering dedication to excellence, a Seylan Bank press release said. The release adds: ‘The special occasion was commemorated with a religious ceremony at the Millennium Branch of the bank with the participation of the […]
- Concessionary loan scheme for SMEs (Category: Breaking News)
- Seylan Bank partners PAYZA for online remittance worldwide (Category: Business)
- Wider Margins (Category: Business)
- Name Change (Category: Business)
Wednesday 29th March, 2023 Former President Maithripala Sirisena has requested the public to help him pay compensation for his lapses to prevent the Easter Sunday terror attacks in 2019. The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered him to pay Rs. 100 million as compensation. He would have the public believe that there are only three months […]
- Maithripala says he has to pay compensation for mistakes made by others (Category: Breaking News)
- Ex-President to set up public fund to pay Rs. 100 million compensation (Category: Breaking News)
- Ex-President reveals how he plans to pay Rs. 100 million compensation (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala says he is still collecting money to pay Rs. 100 mn compensation (Category: Breaking News)
Three components of political order, namely the state, rule of law and accountability are complementary and to be effective they must exist in a state of healthy tension but complementing each other. States use legitimate power to achieve their political ends by the rule of law and that elicits voluntary compliance. When governments are accountable […]
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The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) and the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Ltd. (CPSTL) have announced that employees who do not report for duty are to be sent on compulsory leave from today (March 29).The post Energy minister threatens legal action against petroleum workers who do not report for duty appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Energy Minister confirms electricity bills will increase from January (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Energy Minister explains reason for no Diesel price reduction (Category: Breaking News)
- Energy Minister threatens to take legal action against PUCSL Chairman’s claims on crude oil qual... (Category: Breaking News)
- Chairman of CEYPETCO and CPSTL Uvais Mohamed resigns (Category: Breaking News)
South Africa is committed to sharing their experiences in relation to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission with a view to assisting Sri Lanka in the reconciliation process, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said. Ramaphosa also recalled his friendship with President Ranil Wickremesinghe and said that he wishes to further consolidate the bilateral relations with Sri […]
- Government to go ahead with Truth and Reconciliation Commission (Category: Breaking News)
- South Africa and Sri Lanka to strengthen bilateral relations (Category: Breaking News)
- SL, South Africa to further strengthen bilateral ties based on economic cooperation, investment (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka mourns death of former South African diplomat (Category: Breaking News)
By Easwaran Rutnam Former Sri Lanka Cricket captain Mahela Jayawardena has turned down an offer to coach a foreign team. The Sri Lanka Cricket board said that Jayawardena has turned down the offer from an ICC member board in order to serve Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Cricket board said that Jayawardena, who is […]
- Mahela to join Sri Lanka team as consultant coach (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahela calls for President’s resignation (Category: Breaking News)
- Mehela selects first five players for dream T20 XI (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahela defends team despite rock bottom performance (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Is Sri Lanka An Ethnocracy? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Two Challenges: Economic Recovery & Political Devolution – IV (Category: Breaking News)
- Presidential Election 2024: What Would The Tamils Gain By Voting For Sinhala Politicians? (Category: Breaking News)
- Would Voting For A Tamil Presidential Candidate Polarize The Tamils? (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Challenges: Economic Recovery, Political Devolution – II (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post A Path To Peace: Building A Domestic Mechanism For Criminal Accountability In Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Transitional Justice In Sri Lanka: Accomplishments & Challenges In The Post-Civil War (Category: Breaking News)
- Government Needs To Commit To More Than Commissions (Category: Breaking News)
- Government Needs To Commit To More Than Commissions (Category: Breaking News)
- Government Needs To Commit To More Than Commissions (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Ranil’s Repression Will Hit The JVP-NPP While It Indulges In Political Narcissism appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Seize The Election To Secure It: ‘A Democratic Revolution By Force’ (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP-NPP & Lankan Left Populism’s Lacunae & Lapses (Category: Breaking News)
- The Aragalaya & The Wijeweera Legacy: How The Lankan Left Could Win (Category: Breaking News)
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By Easwaran Rutnam Amnesty International (AI) has called for transparency on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) deal with Sri Lanka. Amnesty International’s Senior Director Deprose Muchena said that discussions on the deal should be in the public domain. He said that through the deal, social protection should be prioritised and human rights enhanced. “No aid […]
- Concerns raised over Sri Lanka’s continued use of PTA (Category: Breaking News)
- Tear gas and water cannons fired on IUSF protest (Category: Breaking News)
- IGP gives assurance to court over transfer of top cops (Category: Breaking News)
- Duminda likely to be appointed Power Minister (Category: Breaking News)
Former Norwegian peace envoy and advisor to President Ranil Wickremesinghe on climate change, Erik Solheim, called on Sri Lanka to join the green revolution. He said this while speaking at the Sri Lanka Clean Energy Summit 2023 held at Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo. Solheim said that the two biggest developing countries, China and India, are now […]
- Solheim sees renewable energy opportunities in Sri Lanka’s North (Category: Breaking News)
- Solheim rules out mediator role (Category: Breaking News)
- Solhiem arrives in Sri Lanka to meet Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- Sinopec offers to fully finance Hambantota refinery (Category: Breaking News)
Joseph Michael Perera, 17th Speaker of Sri Lankan Parliament has passed away at the age of 81.The post Joseph Michael Perera passes away appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Ex-Speaker Joseph Michael Perera passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Joseph Michael Perera’s remains to be brought to Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Last respects paid to the late former Speaker Hon. Joseph Michael Perera in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- The remains of the late former Speaker Hon. Joseph Michael Perera will be brought to Parliament ... (Category: Breaking News)
The European Union (EU) is to support Sri Lanka’s efforts to become part of the global wellness map. As part of the EU response to support the revitalisation of the Tourism Industry in Sri Lanka, two Train the Trainer workshops were held in March to prepare for the launch of new wellness tourism courses followed […]
- Wellness Tourism Through Holistic Rejuvenation Programs (Category: Breaking News)
- EU pledges more support for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- EU pledges more support for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- EU pledges more support for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Veteran singer and musician, Sanath Nandasiri, passed away today at the age of 81. Sanath Nandasiri had also served as the Chancellor of the University of the Visual and Performing Arts in Sri Lanka. Nandasiri first appeared on Sinhala Radio at the age of 13 in 1955. In 1972, Nandasiri recorded the song Mahada Veena which […]
- Sanath Nandasiri passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Veteran singer and musician Sanath Nandasiri passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Launch of Ape Kema dinner menu by Chef Pubilis (Category: Business)
- Darley Butler & Company launches ‘Amritha Bodu Bathi Gee Pudasara” (Category: Breaking News)
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) noted the importance of promoting accountability and good governance in Sri Lanka to achieve the sustainable development goals, the President’s office said. The UNFPA congratulated Sri Lanka on its achievements in developing robust national evaluation capacities, at the policy, institutional, and professional levels. President Ranil Wickremesinghe m...
- UNFPA commends Sri Lanka on developing robust national evaluation capacities (Category: Breaking News)
- Critical medical equipment handed over to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- UNFPA and Australia hand over refurbished safe house in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- UNFPA explores opportunities to further support Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced his plans to place Sri Lanka at the forefront of green economic policy, with a green economic policy being introduced in the next two months.
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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) states that former skipper Mahela Jayawardena, who is working for Sri Lanka Cricket as the Consultant Coach, has not been tasked with the job of touring with the National Team.
Seven companies have submitted Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the proposed refinery in Hambantota. Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said that the 7 companies submitted EOIs for the proposed new refinery in Hambantota by the deadline yesterday. The seven companies are Grant & Shearer Ltd. of Nigeria, Sinopec of China, Petrichor Capital Sbn. Bhd. […]
- Kanchana questions PUCSL on special rates for apartments (Category: Breaking News)
- Charge sheet prepared to remove PUCSL Chairman (Category: Breaking News)
- Fuel pass QR code system to continue (Category: Breaking News)
- Sinopec and Sri Lanka to finalise deal on retail fuel sales (Category: Breaking News)
The United States and Sri Lanka today discussed ongoing reforms as part of the deal between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Sri Lanka. The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung met Foreign Minister Ali Sabry and discussed US support for the ongoing reforms. Chung said that they also discussed promotion of good governance […]
- Sri Lanka looks to work closer with ASEAN (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahinda holds talks with Sampanthan (Category: Breaking News)
- India and Sri Lanka discuss way forward in bilateral economic cooperation (Category: Breaking News)
- SLTDA offers temporary registration for homeowners in Kandy (Category: Breaking News)
Two Sri Lankan families, five women, two children and an adult male, reached Tamil Nadu’s Dhanushkodi and sought asylum. The ANI news service said the Sri Lankans were found on a sand dune by fishermen who alerted the Tamil Nadu coastal Police. The coastal police in turn informed the Indian Coast Guard officials, who rescued […]
- Sri Lanka Navy detains 12 Indian fishermen (Category: Breaking News)
- Machines introduced to remove garbage from Crow-Island beach (Category: Breaking News)
- Hundreds of Indians attend Katchatheevu festival (Category: Breaking News)
- President Wickremesinghe expresses deep sorrow over train collision in Odisha (Category: Breaking News)
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Agriculture to incorporate the Sri Lanka Institute of Agriculture, which currently has more than 1000 agricultural professionals as members, and to instruct the Legal Draftsman to prepare the bill for the same, so that the quality of service and ethics of the agricultural […]
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Power and Energy to enter into a contract with the following organizations for the importation, storage, distribution and sale of petroleum in Sri Lanka on long term contracts as per the provisions of the Petroleum Products (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Act No 33 of […]
The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) has proposed to set up Sinhala and Hindi language departments in several Indian and Sri Lankan universities.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe during a meeting with investors who attended the Sri Lanka Green Energy Summit on Monday (27) said that a green economic policy will be implemented in Sri Lanka within the net two months He also expressed his gratitude to the investors who participated in the Clean Green Energy Summit and pledged to […]
- The government intends to make Sri Lanka the region's first green economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Program to engage the youth to build clean green cities in conjunction with the 75th National In... (Category: Breaking News)
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