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John Keells CG Auto (Pvt) Ltd (JKCG Auto), the joint venture between John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH), Sri Lanka’s largest conglomerate listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange and CG Global headquartered in Dubai, partnered with the Asia Exhibition & Convention (Pvt) Ltd. to announce BYD as the Title Sponsor for the highly anticipated EV Motor […]
Sri Lanka’s cricketing legend Muttiah Muralitharan on Tuesday met Indian Industries Minister MB Patil and discussed his plans to step up investments in his soft drink manufacturing unit at Badanaguppe industrial area in Chamarajanagar. Muralitharan, who runs a soft drink business in his country, is expanding his venture with a greenfield unit in Chamarajanagar district […]
Coinciding with the World Environment Day and World Ocean Day, Cinnamon Bey Beruwala, under the John Keells Group Good Water Initiative, has successfully installed the first ocean strainer in the Beruwala Canal. This marks a significant step towards enhancing water quality and marine conservation in the district. The installation was achieved through the combined efforts […]
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk raised concerns over the impact of austerity measures in Sri Lanka. He said that while Sri Lanka’s macro-economic situation has improved, the impacts of the economic crisis together with associated austerity measures are affecting the poorest and already marginalized groups the most. “Between 2021 and 2023, […]
Sri Lanka and China discussed debt restructuring during diplomatic consultations held in in Beijing. Both countries concluded the 13th Round of Diplomatic consultations in Beijing. The consultations were led by Secretary, Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, Aruni Wijewardane and Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Sun Weidong. The two sides […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe accused the Supreme Court of “judicial cannibalism” following its determination on the Gender Equality Bill. The President told Parliament that the Supreme Court cannot rule on a Bill but can only advise Parliament on the value of the Bill. The President proposed that a Parliament Select Committee be appointed to discuss the […]
The Sri Lanka Navy detained an Indian trawler and arrested 4 Indian fishermen off the Delft Island, in Jaffna. The Navy said it continues to conduct regular patrols and operations in Sri Lankan waters to curb illegal fishing practices of foreign fishing trawlers, taking into account the impact of those practices on the livelihood of […]
The Planters Association of Ceylon has called for a meeting with all concerned stakeholders to discuss the wage issue. Issuing a statement, the Planters Association of Ceylon said that such a dialogue is crucial for reaching a solution that ensures the prosperity of the tea industry and the well-being of its workers. The association has […]
Four Indian fishermen along with a trawler have been arrested by Sri Lanka Navy personnel during a special operation conducted to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters off the Delft Island, Jaffna.
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed the Sri Lankan Parliament today, unveiling a new wealth tax initiative targeting rental income.The post Sri Lankan President announces new Wealth Tax on Rental Income appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
The Coconut Development Authority in Sri Lanka states that there is no justifiable reason to increase the price of coconut oil in the market.The post Coconut Development Authority opposes unjustified coconut oil price increase appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana announced this morning (June 18) the Supreme Court's determination on the Telecommunications (Amendment) Bill in Parliament of Sri Lanka.The post Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court flags Telecom Bill inconsistencies appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
The Speaker of Parliament to say announced the Supreme Court s determination on the proposed Sri Lanka Telecommunications (Amendment) Bill .
Sri Lanka's Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies issued a press release on June 16, 2024, to address speculations regarding a proposed property tax mentioned in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program documents.The post Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry clarifies Imputed Rental Income Tax appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking N...
Secretary to the Ministry of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms, M. N. Ranasinghe, stated that the period from 2022 to 2024 will be historically significant for the highest number of law reforms in Sri Lanka. He highlighted that since 2022, 59 legal reforms have been passed in Parliament, with an additional 07 drafts and […]
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Rex Clementine in St. Lucia The press has been ruthless demanding curators back home to give good pitches. The reason being that if you play on doctored pitches and beat strong opponents at home, when you go for ICC events you have nowhere to hide. But it was the other way around this time. It […]
The SLAF’s Fallen War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony 2024 was held last Friday (14) under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, at the Sri Lanka Air Force War Heroes Monument, SLAF Trade Training School, Ekala. This is one of the premier events in SLAF’s calendar that has been planned […]
A 41-year-old Sri Lankan man, who was illegally residing in Italy, has been arrested for attempted murder in Napoli by Italy’s Carabinieri Police after he allegedly stabbed a fellow countryman multiple times and caused severe injuries, Italian media reported. A report published by ‘Il Mattino’ yesterday said that the Carabinieri of the Centro company intervened […]
By Saman Indrajith A question Matara District SJB MP Buddhika Pathirana posed to the Justice Minister about Talduwe Somarama Thera, who was judicially executed for assassinating former Prime Minister S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike is listed to be taken up in Parliament, again, today. MP Pathirana has asked the Justice Minister why the death certificate of Somarama has not […]
The National Movement for Social Justice (NMSJ) has called on all stakeholders including the government and Opposition political parties, presidential candidates, and civil organisations, to come together and discuss the resolution of ethnic issues, specifically the implementation of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution. In a statement issued in this regard, the NMSJ Chairperson and the former [...
by Neville ladduwahetty Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Himalee Subhashini Arunatilaka, in her statement to the HR Council stated that Sri Lanka has “consistently rejected Resolutions 46/1 and 51/1”, because Sri Lanka is “in fundamental disagreement with its unacceptable content in particular the so-called evidence gathering mechanism, the establishment ...
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy hospital ship, “Peace Ark” set sail from a military port in Zhoushan in east China’s Zhejiang Province on Sunday morning for Mission Harmony-2024 to visit three countries, including Sri Lanka. Chinese media reports said that this is the 10th Mission Harmony for “Peace Ark” since its commissioning in 2008. The […]
A Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of agriculture was signed between the Government of the Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Agricultural Wealth, Fisheries and Water Resources, and the Government of Sri Lanka, represented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Plantation Industries recently in Colombo. The Memorandum was signed on […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the future of Sri Lanka will be determined by the economic policies implemented over the next five years. The President delivered this statement while addressing the youth and business community in Mannar during his participation in the “Youth Conference” held Sunday (16). The President initially attended the Mannar District “Youth [...
The World Bank has appointed David Sislen as Country Director for Nepal, Maldives, and Sri Lanka. David will assume the responsibilities of Country Director for Maldives and Sri Lanka from the World Bank’s sub-regional office in Kathmandu. During a reception event upon his arrival, Finance Minister Barshaman Pun expressed his optimism regarding David’s tenure as […]
In the spirit of wellness and wellbeing, Mount Lavinia Hotel is thrilled to announce a special Sunset Yoga session with Yoga Alliance Certified instructor Shabna. This unique event, aimed at promoting a balanced and healthy lifestyle through yoga, mindfulness, and breathwork, will take place on Saturday, 29 June 2024, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM […]
[…]The post Sajith Premadasa, Sinhala Jokers, Kallathonis & The 13th Amendment appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
The Secretary to the Ministry of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms, Mr. M. N. Ranasinghe, stated that the period from 2022 to 2024 will be historically significant for the highest number of law reforms in Sri Lanka.
Secretary to the Ministry of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms, Mr. M. N. Ranasinghe, stated that the period from 2022 to 2024 will be historically significant for the highest number of law reforms in Sri Lanka. He highlighted that since 2022, 59 legal reforms have been passed in Parliament, with an additional 07 drafts and 44 legal amendments slated for future approval.