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Z Messenger (Pvt) Ltd, a leading Marketing Technology compnay in Sri Lanka has unveiled cutting edge social listening and sentiment analyzing platform together with Locobuzz that is set to revolutionize how brands and political campaigners engage with their audience. In the digital age, social media has become a powerful force in shaping public opinion and […]
- India’s Modi government rushes to regulate AI ahead of national elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s internet freedom deteriorating as world govts grow increasingly repressive online (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Sixth (Mis)adventure: An Indisputable Reason For The ‘Aragalaya’ To Stay ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Perera & Sons enters social media world with a bang (Category: Business)
[…]The post “Rob Or Perish” – A Grim Reality In Public Service? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Exploring The Silent Wilderness Of Self-Discovery (Category: Breaking News)
- Why The Sri Lankan Rupee Is Appreciating (Category: Breaking News)
- Insights Of A Tumultuous TV Debate & Airport Assault (Category: Breaking News)
- Wellness Tourism Through Holistic Rejuvenation Programs (Category: Breaking News)
The owner and the manager of a licensed foreign employment agency who were arrested and remanded for allegedly sending Sri Lankans for employment in the Russian army to fight in the Ukraine war, have been further remanded until July 13.
Thailand has approved visa-free entry for visitors from Sri Lanka. The Thai cabinet approved a series of new visa promotions to attract more tourists, including visa-free and visa-on-arrival schemes, longer stays for students, as well as reduced compulsory health insurance for retirees. Government spokesman Chai Wacharonke said that the Foreign Ministry proposed these measures to […]
- Thailand introduces Visa-Free entry for Sri Lankan tourists and expands travel benefits (Category: Breaking News)
- Visa fee waived for visitors from seven nations as pilot project to boost tourism (Category: Breaking News)
- Thailand introduces Visa-Free entry for Sri Lankan Tourists (Category: Breaking News)
- Free visas for nationals of China, India, Indonesia, Russsia, Thailand, Malaysia and Japan from ... (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka raised deep concerns with Canada regarding high-level pronouncements made in recent years representing a false narrative of genocide in connection with the conflict that took place in Sri Lanka. Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane met the Canadian Deputy Minister for International Development Christopher MacLennan at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombo. Foreign Secretary […]
- Five Sri Lankans detained in Latvia for human smuggling (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka concludes bilateral consultations with Japan (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB pledges further support for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Kazakhstan invites Sri Lankan President to undertake an official visit (Category: Breaking News)
Eliminated Sri Lankan contestant Savindri Perera was given another chance on MasterChef 2024 after being picked in the redemption round. Savi was among eight eliminated contestants who returned for a chance to cook their way back into the competition. The judges loved the Sri Lankan dishes prepared by Savindri Perera. “Sav’s cooked her way back […]
- British Sri Lankan wins UK MasterChef (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan born Brit competes in UK MasterChef (Category: Breaking News)
- MasterChef Australia judges give thumbs up for Sri Lankan dish (Category: Breaking News)
- Former MasterChef Australia Judge talks about the Culinary Extravaganza awaiting in Sri Lanka! (Category: Breaking News)
Renowned Sri Lankan music composer Dr. Shelton Premaratne passed away this morning (May 30) in Australia at the age of 94.The post Shelton Premaratne passes away appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Veteran Sri Lankan musician Shelton Premaratne passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Veteran musician Dr Shelton Premaratne passes away at the age of 94 (Category: Breaking News)
- No visits for Tamil prisoners on Thaipongal day (Category: Breaking News)
- Gorge's 1st Watershed Festival to feature Shelton, Lambert (Category: USA, Washington)
[…]The post Once Bitten, Twice Shy; But It Takes Two To Tango! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Rise Of Ultranationalism & Elections, Tamil Nationalism & Resurrection Of LTTE Ideology In Sri L... (Category: Breaking News)
- Exploring Interfaith Dialogue & Cooperation: Sri Lanka’s Religious Landscape (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP’s Economic Diplomacy; Non-Aligned In The Best Interests Of The Nation (Category: Breaking News)
- Celebrating Golden Jubilee: Some Reflections On Naleemiah’s Academic Activism (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister of Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya states that Sri Lanka is working closely with the Government of Russia to repatriate Sri Lankans who are working with the Russian forces.
The Secretary General of Parliament, Mrs. Kushani Rohanadeera, has announced that the Parliament is scheduled to convene from the 4th to the 7th of June.
The Court of Appeals has issued notice to the former Chairman of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), ex-President and Maithripala Sirisena with regard to a contempt of court petition filed against him.
Veteran Sri Lankan music composer Dr. Shelton Premaratne has reportedly passed away this morning (30) in Australia.
The Thai cabinet has adopted multiple visa measures to stimulate tourism, which will benefit tourists from 36 more countries including Sri Lankan travelers who may have plan to stay in the kingdom for more than 30 days.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that none of the candidates aspiring to run in the presidential election have announced their intention to abolish the executive powers associated with the position. The President highlighted the dual nature of the executive presidential system, noting its advantages and disadvantages. He emphasized that the executive power vested in the presidency played ...
- No candidate vying for the presidency has announced plans to abolish executive powers – President (Category: Breaking News)
- PAFFREL: Ranil offers to strengthen PCs, having postponed elections to them (Category: Breaking News)
- Why Ranil Wickremesinghe cannot be my president (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil says Executive Presidency useful during war and Aragalaya (Category: Breaking News)
The Alcohol and Drug Information Centre (ADIC) reports that nearly 50 deaths occur daily in Sri Lanka due to smoking, totaling approximately 20,000 deaths annually.
During the “Advancing Energy Transition” round table discussion at the Hilton Colombo on Wednesday (29) morning, President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the need for a comprehensive plan to exploit renewable energy and explore future trends in green hydrogen in Sri Lanka. The event, held in collaboration with the World Bank, the Ministry of Power and Energy, […]
- Cleaner Fuel (Category: Business)
- Portugal's green energy dilemma (Category: Technology)
- Can human power replace batteries? (Category: Technology)
- Former football coach Lou Holtz tests positive for COVID-19 (Category: USA, Mississippi)
A Gazette notification has been issued by the Minister of Sports, Harin Fernando, suspending the Sri Lanka Cycling Federation, the Sri Lanka Rugby Federation, the Sri Lanka Automobile Federation, and the Sri Lanka Netball Federation, effective Wednesday (May 29).The post Sri Lanka’s sports minister suspends four national sports federations appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News ...
- Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister suspends governing bodies for 5 sports (Category: Breaking News)
- Four major national sports federations temporarily suspended (Category: Breaking News)
- Harin appointed Sports Minister, Pavithra appointed Irrigation Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Appoints Chulananda Perera as First-Ever Sports Ombudsman (Category: Breaking News)
The Thai cabinet has implemented several visa measures to boost tourism, extending benefits to travelers from 36 additional countries, including Sri Lanka. These measures will accommodate visitors planning to stay in Thailand for over 30 days.The post Thailand introduces Visa-Free entry for Sri Lankan tourists and expands travel benefits appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top S...
- Thailand approves visa-free entry for visitors from Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Thailand introduces Visa-Free entry for Sri Lankan Tourists (Category: Breaking News)
- Free visas for nationals of China, India, Indonesia, Russsia, Thailand, Malaysia and Japan from ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Visa fee waived for visitors from seven nations as pilot project to boost tourism (Category: Breaking News)
The Thai cabinet has adopted multiple visa measures to stimulate tourism, which will benefit tourists from 36 more countries including Sri Lankan travelers who may have plan to stay in the kingdom for more than 30 days.
ÂSheysha by Sri Lankan filmmaker Isuru Gunathilake has been adjudged the winner in the Best Dance Film category at World Film Festival in Cannes.
- Illicit Trade (Category: Business)
- Could Georgia Lose Leading Role In Movie Productions? (Category: USA, Georgia)
- Bollywood Couple (Category: Business)
- Film Director R V Udayakumar to open doors of Indian film industry (Category: Breaking News)
A Gazette notification has been issued by the Minister of Sports Harin Fernando suspending the Sri Lanka Cycling Federation, the Sri Lanka Rugby Federation, the Sri Lanka Automobile Federation and the Sri Lanka Netball Federation with effect from Wednesday (29).
- Sri Lanka university teachers support increased intake of students (Category: Breaking News)
- FITIS, IISEIE launch Sri Lanka High Tech Economy Survey (Category: Breaking News)
- dangers on journalists have eased - IFJ (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka university teachers to confront Higher Education Minister at Sri Jayewardenepura Unive... (Category: Breaking News)
The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conference of Social Communication has organized Pastoral Literature Translation workshop cum conference at Cammilian Pastoral Center in Bangkok, Thailand from June 4th to 9th 2024. It was officially announced 47 participants from 16 major languages of Asia attending the conference. Three renowned representatives from Sri -Lanka were selected by the […]
- Gov. Ricketts to address COVID-19 response in Tuesday afternoon press conference (Category: USA, Nebraska)
- Volleyball all-conference honors (Category: USA, Indiana)
- Volleyball all-conference honors (Category: USA, Indiana)
- Volleyball all-conference honors (Category: USA, Indiana)
Poland is allegedly working through intermediaries to acquire surplus munitions from Sri Lanka for shipment to Ukraine, according to a recent report by Russia Today (RT) on its Telegram channel. The RT report said that the munitions in question are reportedly past shelf life and would have their markings erased and repainted before being transported […]
- UN Finds Cluster Bombs in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- North Korea s Kim orders military to accelerate war preparations - state media (Category: Breaking News)
- තේ තොග කොළඹට ගෙනඒම අවහිර වෙයි (Category: Sinhala)
- මහින්දගෙන් රනිල්ට සුබපැතුම් (Category: Sinhala)
The Japanese Embassy yesterday announced that a new skills test in the field of Building Cleaning would be introduced in July 2024 in Sri Lanka for those seeking jobs in Japan as specified skilled workers. Together with the existing skills tests in Nursing Care, Food Service and Agriculture that have been in place since 2022 […]
- Opportunities in Japan for airport ground handlers (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to teach Japanese at school level targeting jobs in Japan (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka And Japan Celebrate 60 Years Of Bilateral Ties (Category: Breaking News)
- RW to attend Nikkei Forum in Tokyo (Category: Breaking News)
Soon after UNP General Secretary, former MP Range Bandara said a resolution should be passed by Parliament to put off elections for two years, US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung called on the National Election Commission on Tuesday (28). She engaged in a discussion with officials of the National Election Commission to ensure that […]
- Sidelined Natives (Category: Business)
- Pudukuduirippu, Maritimepaththu PS elections on March 24 (Category: Breaking News)
- Puthukkudiyiruppu and Maritimepattu PS elections on March 24 (Category: Breaking News)
- Local government elections in Sri Lanka`s Mullativu district on March 24 (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Promises: The Parrot That Waited In Vain For The Fruit To Ripen appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Losing Faith In Sri Lanka: Is Wickremesinghe Corrupt? Are Our Judges Fair? (Category: Breaking News)
- Suppressing Free Speech & Religious Freedom By Labelling Them Hate Speech (Category: Breaking News)
- Disagreeing With One’s Community That Is Wrong Is A Duty (Category: Breaking News)
- Four New Universities: A Premature Budget Proposal For Cheats (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Historic Crimes Of The Chauvinistic Left appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Reflecting On 34 Years: The JVP & The Legacy Of Comrade Rohana Wijeweera (Category: Breaking News)
- RIP: Comrade R Singamapanar: The First Tamil Political Activist From Chunnakam (Category: Breaking News)
- 40 Years After The Anti-Tamil Pogrom Of July 1983: Root Causes Remain Unaddressed (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Challenges: Economic Recovery & Political Devolution – IV (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe participating in the “What’s New” dialogue on legal reforms with young legal professionals at a workshop held at the Presidential Secretariat.on Tuesday (28) reiterated that none of the candidates aspiring to run in the presidential election have announced their intention to abolish the executive powers associated with the position. Elaborating further the […]
- Sri Lanka President needs clear legislation powers to fully implement Mahinda Chinthana says, seni (Category: Breaking News)
- Executive presidency needed to deal with terrorism? Balderdash says Eran (Category: Breaking News)
- Vote on Sri Lanka leader's powers (Category: Breaking News)
- Constitutional changes pledged in the Mahinda Chinthana – President (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says that five companies have been identified for illegally importing gold to Sri Lanka during the year and a fine of Rs. 1,243 million has been imposed on those companies.
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Ali Sabry and Russian Ambassador Levan S Dzhagaryan had talks, Wednesday, related to Sri Lankans engaged in the Russia – Ukraine conflict. The meeting was subsequent to the previous meeting held with the Russian Ambassador on 07 May 2024, the Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry said. The Minister of Foreign Affairs informed […]
- Sri Lanka looks to enhance ties with Russia (Category: Breaking News)
- French Ambassador to Sri Lanka Jean-François Pactet passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Singapore offers assistance to upgrade immigration system in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs to visit Sri Lanka for talks (Category: Breaking News)
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