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Monday 25th December, 2023 Christmas has dawned with the message of peace, love and hope while the world is embroiled in multiple crises which have not spared even the birthplace of Jesus Christ. Bethlehem, under the shadow of war, is devoid of customary Christmas celebrations this year, according to media reports. Nothing will however diminish […]
- Wishes for Christmas 2023… (Category: Breaking News)
- Xmas message’s relevance to world today (Category: Breaking News)
- Lankan bishops seek support for needy (Category: Breaking News)
- Italy to go into Covid lockdown over Christmas New Year (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Security Forces Committed To Uphold The Country’s Sovereignty: President – A Point Of View appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Towards A World Without Armies & Wars (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Forces To Be Trained In Modern Day Warfare: President (Category: Breaking News)
- 29 November 1947: United Nations Created Israel In Palestine (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka again abstains from voting on resolution against Russia (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post No Christmas In Bethlehem, Vatican Breakthrough & Himalayan Declaration appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- No room at the inn as Bethlehem celebrates Christmas (Category: Breaking News)
- Nativity Church in Bethlehem to bless President Rajapaksa (Category: Breaking News)
- A mass in Bethlehem to bless the President (Category: Breaking News)
- Coronavirus dampens Christmas joy in Bethlehem and elsewhere (Category: USA, South Dakota)
[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 post Don’t Disregard The Less Privileged appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Hoping Against Hope In The New Year (Category: Breaking News)
- Non-Consultative Business As Usual Approach Belittles Nation Crises That Cry For Priority (Category: Breaking News)
- Rise & Fall Of Nationalism In North & South (Category: Breaking News)
- Preparing The Ground For Early Elections (Category: Breaking News)
With Christmas less than a week away, we highlight what some of our popular figures have to say about Christmas 2023…yes, their Wishes for Christmas 2023. * Merlina Fernando (Singer): My Christmas wish this year is a little different to any other year as our people went through a lot throughout the past few years. […]
- Young Sri Lankan sensation leads Christmas carol after King’s message (Category: Breaking News)
- Noeline…in the spotlight (Category: Breaking News)
- How the celebrities reacted (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi assures India will represent Global South (Category: Breaking News)
By Uditha Devapriya On Tuesday, December 12, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution demanding a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. The United States was one of 10 countries to oppose, the others including Guatemala, Nauru, and Paraguay, and of course Israel. New Zealand, Canada, and Australia were among the 153 countries to vote in favour, […]
- Quandaries for world community from Mid-East tangle (Category: Breaking News)
- Will this massacre of the innocent ever stop? (Category: Breaking News)
- Gaza conflict: CP blames Israel (Category: Breaking News)
- UN Security Council to vote Friday on US resolution on Gaza ceasefire (Category: Breaking News)
Contrary to various local and foreign reports about the death of three Sri Lankan ex-military personnel in Ukraine last week, the Army said that one of the deceased identified as Captain Ranish Hewage of 1st Commando Regiment had been a Second Lieutenant of the Light Infantry, cashiered in 2012. The Army said that President Mahinda Rajapaksa […]
- All roads in the North are open to the public, says Military Spokesperson (Category: Breaking News)
- Lankan Army construct new Army base at Jaffna Port (Category: Breaking News)
- Lankan Army best in the world - Prelate (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Army hunts for deserters (Category: Breaking News)
Lankan mercenaries in Ukraine: By Shamindra Ferdinando Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, PC, yesterday (08) said that recruitment of foreign personnel for military forces of a particular country was the prerogative of the government concerned. Dr. Rajapakshe said so when The Island asked him whether the government could prohibit ex-military personnel from joining the Ukrainian […]
- Ex-military men on Russia-Ukraine front: Prez to dispatch team to Moscow (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan mercenaries in Ukraine: FM says govt. has no control over what they do (Category: Breaking News)
- Ukrainian President announces rescue of seven SL students from Russian-held territory (Category: Breaking News)
- Russia promises end to recruitment of SL military personnel (Category: Breaking News)
Russian embassy in Colombo declines to comment By Shamindra Ferdinando Foreign Minister Ali Sabry, PC, yesterday (07) said that the government could not do anything about the activities of ex-military officers overseas.Minister Sabry said so in response to The Island query whether the Sri Lankan law prohibited Sri Lankans from joining the armed forces of […]
- National elections: Ex-military factor (Category: Breaking News)
- Acting Canadian HC summoned over sanctions on ex-Presidents, others (Category: Breaking News)
- Ex-military men on Russia-Ukraine front: Prez to dispatch team to Moscow (Category: Breaking News)
- Recruitment of ex-military personnel of Sri Lanka prerogative of foreign governments – Justice M... (Category: Breaking News)
Three Sri Lankans including Captain Ranish Hewage, who were serving in the Ukraine military have been killed in a Russian military attack on Tuesday (December 05).The post Three Sri Lankans, including Ranish Hewage serving in the Ukraine Army killed in Russian attack appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lankan soldier Nipuna Silva among latest victims in Ukraine-Russia conflict – Report says (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan born soldier in Ukraine killed in Russian attack (Category: Breaking News)
- Recruitment of ex-military personnel of Sri Lanka prerogative of foreign governments – Justice M... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to repatriate nationals trafficked into Russia-Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Water Wars – In Relentless Pursuit Of Blue Gold appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- 20th Amendment: Current Needs For Strategic Planning (Category: Breaking News)
- President Wickremesinghe warns of climate crisis and unveils ambitious plans (Category: Breaking News)
- Climate Change: A Red Flag For Environmental Security In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- President highlights Global North’s failure in Climate Change Financing at 10th World Water Forum (Category: Breaking News)
The body of one of the three Sri Lankans, who were killed on the battlefield in a Russian artillery attack on Ukraine, has been recovered.
A Sri Lankan born soldier in Ukraine has been killed in a Russian attack. According to reports, Andrew Ranish Hewage was killed in a Russian artillery attack on 4 December. The former Sri Lanka Army officer had joined the Ukraine army as a volunteer soldier. He was reportedly clearing bodies in the battlefield when the […]
- Police fire water on protest led by MP Harini Amarasuriya (Category: Breaking News)
- Three diplomats visit Sri Lanka’s North to discuss reconciliation (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka donates 4.6 tons of apparel to earthquake victims in Türkiye (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Catholics host ‘A Christmas Evening’ in Sydney (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe presented the Climate Justice Forum (CJF) at COP28, in Dubai, UAE today (02) emphasizing the critical importance of addressing climate issues with a sense of justice and equity. Addressing the launch, President Wickremesinghe conveyed that the resolution of the Climate Justice Forum will be formally presented at the United Nations. He described […]
- President Ranil inaugurates Climate Justice Forum at COP28 (Category: Breaking News)
- UNEP backs Sri Lanka’s efforts as President Wickremesinghe presents ‘Climate Justice Forum’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to propel climate initiatives at COP28 conference in Dubai – Minister of Foreign Affairs (Category: Breaking News)
- Two opposition MPs accompany RW to Dubai Climate Summit (Category: Breaking News)
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