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By Saman Indrajith Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara told Parliament yesterday that there would be a power tariff reduction from July 1. The Minister moving the Electricity Amendment Bill for the second reading debate said that the CEB would submit its proposal for electricity tariff revision to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka […]
- Sri Lankan minister blames opposition members for losing EU's GSP Plus facility (Category: Breaking News)
- Electricity tariff could possibly reduce in December - Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Another electricity tariff revision in January? (Category: Breaking News)
- No power interruptions from today (16) – Electricity tariffs up by 66% (Category: Breaking News)
Granting Presidential pardon to convicted murderer of Swedish-Lankan girl By Shamindra Ferdinando The Supreme Court has directed Attorney General Sanjay Rajaratnam, PC, to take tangible measures to secure the custody of convicted killer Don Shramantha Jude Anthony Jayamaha, who was granted a presidential pardon on Nov 09, 2019 by the then President Maithripala Sirisena during […]
- SC invalidates Maithripala s presidential pardon to Royal Park murder convict (Category: Breaking News)
- Granting presidential pardon to Royal Park murder convict constitutional- Maithripala tells SC (Category: Breaking News)
- Royal Park murder convict barred from leaving country (Category: Breaking News)
- Royal Park murder- SC grants leave to proceed with FR against presidential pardon (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka-Singapore Free Trade Agreement By Gomi Senadhira senadhiragomi@gmail.com “You might tell fairy tales, but the progress of a country cannot be achieved through such narratives. A country cannot be developed by making false promises. The country moved backward because of the electoral promises made by political parties throughout time. We have witnessed that the […]
- Are we out of touch with reality? (Category: Breaking News)
- Five Years on with garbage, myths and lies (Category: Breaking News)
- FTA with Thailand: Need for SL to diversify trade portfolio stressed (Category: Breaking News)
- China shows flexibility on Sri Lanka FTA after temporary halt: Chief Negotiator (Category: Breaking News)
Friday 7th June, 2024 The SLPP-UNP government is going hell for leather to make bad laws as if there were no tomorrow. It is abusing its parliamentary majority, which has been retained with the help of some crossovers, for that purpose. The Opposition, the media and trade unions are up in arms, and understandably so. […]
- Sajith says govt lying about there being no money to hold polls after having printed Rs 278 bn i... (Category: Breaking News)
- Chief Govt. Whip insists only Presidential poll will be held this year (Category: Breaking News)
- 22nd Amendment and Budget Amendment Bill to be tabled in Parliament next week (Category: Breaking News)
- No-confidence motion to be moved next week (Category: Breaking News)
The People of Puttalam have raised the failure on the part of successive governments to provide quality education for children living in the North Western Province district and the woeful state of the healthcare system there. They have pointed out the dearth of teachers and medical staff, particularly doctors, when the Interim Secretariat for Truth […]
- All schools in Puttalam District closed tomorrow (Category: Breaking News)
- All schools in Puttalam District closed tomorrow (Category: Breaking News)
- All schools in Puttalam District closed tomorrow (Category: Breaking News)
- All schools in Puttalam District closed tomorrow (Category: Breaking News)
By Uditha Devapriya A book on Ravindra Randeniya was long incoming, and now we have two. Full disclosure: I am the author of one of them. Gamini Weragama, arguably the most knowledgeable and reputed film critic writing in Sinhala today, has authored the other. Weragama’s book was published by Sarasavi, mine by FastADS. Both were […]
- Gamini Abeysinghe and Kamalangani Perusinghe’s legacy shines on (Category: Breaking News)
- “Cashew nuts are a healthy snack choice due to their nutritional benefits.” (Category: Breaking News)
- President chief guest at “Ravi – Self-Reflection on Half-Century in Cinema” (Category: Breaking News)
- Winners of 30th Gratiaen prize and H.A.I. Goonetileke prize for translation announced (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Strict Laws Against Those Distorting Buddha’s Teachings: A Point Of View appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Shaming Buddha & His Teachings (Category: Breaking News)
- Legalizing Prostitution – A Response (Category: Breaking News)
- Is Sri Lanka A Buddhist Country? – A Critical Reflection Of Sri Lankan Buddhism (Category: Breaking News)
- Freedom Of Speech & Religion (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Should The Economic Transformation Bill Proceed? – Part II appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Should The Economic Transformation Bill Proceed? (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil Wickremesinghe Rescued & Stable Economy In Sri Lanka – An Inquiry (Category: Breaking News)
- Plan For Transforming The Economy: Lacking Democratic Policy Governance, Will It Be Another Fail... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Two Challenges: Economic Recovery & Political Devolution (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Can Sajith Foul Up Ranil’s Well-Laid Plans? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Quo Vadis? – Feeding The 225; Don’t Wait For The State; Let’s Act On Our Own (Category: Breaking News)
- NM’s Heritage: Upsurge Of Religious Despotism In Sri Lanka: Can The JVP Withstand Sinhala-Buddhi... (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil’s Prospects At The Next Election (Category: Breaking News)
- Triangular Contest: To Be Realistic, There Are 3 Options: Response To Prof Kumar David (Category: Breaking News)
The Locomotive Operating Engineers Union of Sri Lanka Railways says they have decided to launch a strike from midnight today (06).
Sri Lanka and a group of creditors are in advanced talks over a deal aimed at restructuring the nation s debt with bilateral lenders, according to people familiar with the matter.
The "Sri Lanka Electricity" Bill was passed in the Parliament of Sri Lanka with amendments.The post Sri Lanka Electricity Bill passed in Parliament with a 44-vote majority appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill passed in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Electricity Amendment Bill passed in parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Bureau of Rehabilitation Bill passed in parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Second reading of Sri Lanka Electricity Bill passed in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
The second reading of the draft Sri Lanka Electricity Bill was passed in the Parliament this evening (06) with a majority of 44 votes.
Speaker of the Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced to the House this evening (06) that the third reading of the Sri Lanka Electricity Bill was passed in the Parliament with amendments.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives, Moosa Zameer has called on Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at Temple Trees in Colombo today (June 6).
Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero has been arrested by police this afternoon (06), while engaging in a protest against the proposed Sri Lanka Electricity Bill .
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has given initial approval for Starlink to offer satellite-based internet services in Sri Lanka, following a formal public consultation process.The post TRCSL approves Starlink for Sri Lanka appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka gives preliminary approval to Musk s Starlink (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka moves closer to Starlink implementation- TRCSL prepares for crucial talks (Category: Breaking News)
- Elon Musk to visit Sri Lanka this year to launch Starlink (Category: Breaking News)
- Preliminary work to bring Starlink to Sri Lanka completed (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lankan government will lower electricity tariffs starting July 1, 2024.The post Sri Lanka to reduce Electricity Tariffs from July 1, 2024 appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- CEB to submit electricity tariffs reduction proposals to PUCSL today (January 12) (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s electricity tariffs increased by 18% (Category: Breaking News)
- Electricity tariffs increase by 66% in Sri Lanka from today (Category: Breaking News)
- PUCSL rejects request to increase electricity tariffs by Ceylon Electricity Board (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister of Technology Kanaka Herath announced that the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has granted preliminary approval for the implementation of the ÂStarlinkÂ, the satellite unit of Elon Musk s SpaceX, to provide internet services in Sri Lanka.
MP Wasantha Yapa Bandara stated during today s parliamentary session (June 06) that a potential solution for the rescue of Sri Lankans held captive by Myanmar terrorists has been identified.
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today (June 06) ruled the presidential pardon granted to Don Shamantha Jude Anthony Jayamaha, the convict in the Royal Park murder case, by the former Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena was arbitrary and legally invalid.The post Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court invalidates Presidential Pardon in Royal Park murder case appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking...
- SC invalidates Maithripala s presidential pardon to Royal Park murder convict (Category: Breaking News)
- CID records statement from Maithripala Sirisena (Category: Breaking News)
- FR challenging pardoning of murder convict gets go ahead (Category: Breaking News)
- Royal Park murder- SC grants leave to proceed with FR against presidential pardon (Category: Breaking News)
In recognition of veteran actor Ravindra Randeniya’s outstanding contributions to Sri Lankan cinema over five decades, the ceremony, “Ravi – Self-Reflection on Half-Century in Cinema” took place on Wednesday (05) at the Bandaranaike International Conference Hall in Colombo, presided over by President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Ravindra Randeniya, who entered the film industry with the 1974 movie [̷...
- Darusman Report a Conspiracy to punish Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- “MATHA” – Another film depicting dedication of war heros (Category: Breaking News)
- Commemorative stamps to mark 65th anniversary of Sinhala Cinema (Category: Breaking News)
- Lester Sumithra Foundation launched (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that Sri Lanka is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040 while pursuing its economic goals. He noted that Sri Lanka is the first country in Asia to incorporate the global objective of zero carbon emissions into its national policy. He made these remarks during the World Environment Day […]
- World’s first international environmental university will be established in Sri Lanka – President (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says World’s first international environmental university will be establishe... (Category: Breaking News)
- President Wickremesinghe warns of climate crisis and unveils ambitious plans (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka will take the lead in ensuring the developing economies have the resources to mitigate... (Category: Breaking News)
New York’s second match as a T20I venue was a lot like its first: low-scoring and brutal. Two days after South Africa bowled Sri Lanka out for 77 here, India bowled Ireland out for 96. A different strip was used for this game, but the bounce was just as inconsistent, and batting just as difficult, […]
- Kohli’s record-equalling ton gives India strong total (Category: Breaking News)
- Pant, Hardik, Arshdeep headline India’s warm-up win (Category: Breaking News)
- India strike after setting West Indies 365 target (Category: Breaking News)
- India – Pakistan Super Four clash goes into reserve day (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s State Minister of Defence, Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, led a meeting with representatives from UN agencies, INGOs, and NGOs to discuss ongoing rescue and relief efforts for communities affected by bad weather.The post Sri Lanka seeks increased support from UN and NGOs for flood relief and recovery appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA...
- UN agencies, INGOs and NGOs pledge to provide more support for flood relief assistance (Category: Breaking News)
- Death toll from inclement weather in Sri Lanka rises to 30 (Category: Breaking News)
- UN agencies, INGOs pledge to further assist flood victims in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s State Minister for Defence monitors the disaster affected areas (Category: Breaking News)
U.S. President Joseph Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin joined leaders of more than 50 countries in congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) that won the highest number of seats in the Lok Sabha election.
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Ampan sea area of Nagar Kovil, Jaffna has led to the apprehension of 02 suspects and a dinghy loaded with over 70kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis.
SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier, has returned to profitability, posting a profit of Rs.1.124 billion for the nine months ending December 31, 2023.The post SriLankan Airlines returns to profit amid privatization efforts appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- SriLankan Airlines says no outside funding in the last two years (Category: Breaking News)
- Restructuring of SriLankan Airlines to be completed in 6 months (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLankan Airlines cut losses drastically in FY 2010 (Category: Breaking News)
- The National Airline: A financial catastrophe in the making! (Category: Breaking News)
Japan, Sri Lanka’s largest bilateral lender after China, emphasized yesterday (June 5) the need for Sri Lanka to expedite its debt restructuring efforts for its own benefit.The post Japan urges Sri Lanka to speed up debt restructuring ahead of IMF review appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Japan says no pact yet with Sri Lanka on debt restructure talks (Category: Breaking News)
- China assures commitment towards Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring process (Category: Breaking News)
- Some Sri Lanka creditors seeking debt restructuring deal without China (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan, India and France launch creditors meeting on Sri Lanka debt (Category: Breaking News)
A delegation from the Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University in Russia recently briefed a group of students in Colombo. The briefing took place at the Russian Cultural Centre, where a high-profile Academic delegation from the Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University met parents of students who are already studying in Russia, parents of students […]
- Ex-military men on Russia-Ukraine front: Prez to dispatch team to Moscow (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. delegation yet to leave for Moscow, absence of Ambassador worrisome (Category: Breaking News)
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