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[…]The post ‘A Death In An Antique Shop’: Challenge To Our Cognitive Capacity? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Mosman antique shop robbed (Category: AU, New South Wales)
- Museum burglary probe turns on to antique shops (Category: Breaking News)
- Fargo couple turn their Antique Addiction into a next-chapter-in-life business (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Fargo couple turn their Antique Addiction into a next-chapter-in-life business (Category: USA, North Dakota)
Is the Sri Lanka Freedom party writhing in its death throes? Is the blame for that to be laid at Maithripala Sirisena’s feet? He wrested the chairmanship of the Blue Party; Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga should be SLFP Head if custom, tradition and courtesy are observed. SLFP We remember the founding of the SLFP as was […]
- Cass County sheriff's office investigates latest ATM theft (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Cass County sheriff's office investigates latest ATM theft (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Cass County sheriff's office investigates latest ATM theft (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Cass County sheriff's office investigates latest ATM theft (Category: USA, North Dakota)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that the outmoded film corporation would be transformed using modern technology, and it would be developed into a film and teledrama industries development company in Sri Lanka.
[…]The post What Is Wrong With Sri Lanka? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- What Is Wrong With The President’s Vision & Mission? (Category: Breaking News)
- Let Us Know Who Are Contesting? What Are Their Policies? (Category: Breaking News)
- What is wrong with Sri Lanka? (Category: Breaking News)
- Mother’s Day & Rights Of Women (Category: Breaking News)
By Dr Laksiri Fernando It is not the country per se, but the politicians and the people who are wrong. While politicians should take 70 percent responsibility, the people also should take 30 percent. It is true that these wrongs on the part of the politicians or the people are not limited to Sri Lanka. […]
- Heed people’s call for new political model (Category: Breaking News)
- What Is Wrong With Sri Lanka? (Category: Breaking News)
- Tax payers look to tighten belts further or migrate as progressive taxes bite (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP urges youth not to leave country, but to stay and fight (Category: Breaking News)
By Sujeeva Nivunhella reporting from London Actor and film producer Saman Alankara is set to embark on his next cinematic venture, choosing the picturesque landscapes of England as the backdrop for his upcoming film. Alankara, whose latest creation, “Madura Katu” (Pleasing Thorns), recently premiered in London, is reaching out to aspiring actors and actresses of […]
- Unleashing magicical moments (Category: Breaking News)
- Two dozen petitions filed against Anti-Terrorism Bill (Category: Breaking News)
- Blowing-up Air Lanka’s Tristar-36 on May 3, 1986 (Category: Breaking News)
- Gayathri Khemadasa regrets Bogollagama’s absence at Portsmouth choral event (Category: Breaking News)
Veteran actor Jackson Anthony passed away while continuing to receive treatment following an accident in July 2022. Anthony, who was 65-years-old passed away while receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital today. The popular Sri Lankan actor sustained serious injuries after his vehicle crased into a wild elephant in Thalawa. Anthony is married to his […]
- Veteran actor Amarasiri Kalansuriya passed away (Category: Breaking News)
- Batman Christian Bale captured on SriLankan Airlines flight (Category: Breaking News)
- Jackson Anthony’s son hits out at critics during funeral (Category: Breaking News)
- Everything Everywhere All at Once wins 7 Oscars including Best Picture (Category: Breaking News)
Greatly saddened and given to discussion were Cass and her batch of friends on reading about the death of a 42-year-old Tamil domestic servant come to slave in a rich home in Colombo to support her very poor family in far-away Badulla. She worked at the home of teledrama producer cum businesswoman Sudharma Nethicumara. We […]
- Catherine W. ‘Cass’ Amiss (Category: USA, Indiana)
- Catherine W. ‘Cass’ Amiss (Category: USA, Indiana)
- Catherine W. ‘Cass’ Amiss (Category: USA, Indiana)
- Catherine W. ‘Cass’ Amiss (Category: USA, Indiana)
[…]The post Mother’s Day & Rights Of Women appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- President Should Be Responsible! (Category: Breaking News)
- What Is Wrong With The President’s Vision & Mission? (Category: Breaking News)
- Australian Referendum & Human Rights (Category: Breaking News)
- Define Your Terms, Please (Category: Breaking News)
By Tharishi Hewavithanagamage ‘Ksheera Sagaraya Kalabina ’ (The Milky Ocean Churned) is the latest masterpiece of veteran filmmaker Professor Sunil Ariyaratne. The movie is an adaptation of the novel of the same name, by the late writer, Simon Navagaththegama. Directed by Professor Sunil Ariyaratne, produced by H.D. Premasiri, Ksheera Sagaraya Kalabina presents a stellar cast, […]
- “The film kills Neruda” (Category: Breaking News)
- 15667 Army personnel AWOL discharged during General Amnesty – Sri Lanka Army (Category: Breaking News)
- Exotic dancer drama, Anora, wins Cannes top prize (Category: Breaking News)
- Oppenheimer sweeps Golden Globes taking best drama, actor and director (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan actor G.R. Perera passed away at the age of 83 this morning (May 01).The post Actor G.R. Perera passes away appeared first on Sri Lanka Breaking News and Top Headlines - ONLANKA News.
- Musician Ananda Perera passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Vijay Sethupathi withdraws from Madhur Mittal in lead role; Story ‘800’ by Muttiah Muralitharan (Category: Breaking News)
- Actor Darshan Dharmaraj passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Appoints Chulananda Perera as First-Ever Sports Ombudsman (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Review Of Dr W.A Wijewardena’s Book ‘A Child’s Guide To Ranilnomics, Cryptos & Currency Boards’ appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- National Council’s Economic Stabilisation Report Is A Welcome Sign (Category: Breaking News)
- Strategic Strides From A Strategy Guru: Prof Ajantha Dharmasiri (Category: Breaking News)
- A Child’s Guide To Currency Board Systems: Has The Monetary Board Failed The Nation? (Category: Breaking News)
- Futility Of “Ranilnomics” Without Systemic Change (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Lack of Common Sense Of A Time-Expired President appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Corruption & Lack Of Common-Sense; Presidential Brutalities (Category: Breaking News)
- Government-Sponsored Terrorism In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Failed Economy: Bribery & Corruption To Maintain Power (Category: Breaking News)
- Downward Spiralling Economy: Increased Govt Spending & Reduced Revenue (Category: Breaking News)
Veteran Sri Lankan movie and teledrama actor Anura Medagoda has passed away at the age of 74.
[…]The post The Despot President Was Replaced By A Tyrant In Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Preventing Crooks From Entering The Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Immediate Governmental Actions Needed (Category: Breaking News)
- Changing Pillows To Cure Headaches: Politicians—Constitutional Amendment Mess (Category: Breaking News)
- Anarchy & Abuse Of Power By Politicians (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Two Toronto-Based Writers Short-Listed For Top Literary Award In Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Premanishansa – Love – Become It (Category: Breaking News)
- Cinematographer Donald Karunaratne, Who Passed Away In LA, Planned Ahas Gawwa Sequel (Category: Breaking News)
- Soma Munasinghe – Versatilist-Journalist, Passionate Writer & Prolific Translator (Category: Breaking News)
- “Lamā Adhyāpanaya Sandahā Kathandara” (Stories To Be Used For Educating Children) (Category: Breaking News)
Wednesday 10th August, 2022 The JVP has refused to join the proposed all-party government, calling it a ruse to perpetuate the Rajapaksa rule, in all but name, with President Ranil Wickremesinghe being at the beck and call of the SLPP leadership. What the country needs is an interim government pending an early general election because […]
- People don’t vote rationally at general election held after presidential polls (Category: Breaking News)
- Basil favours earlier parliamentary election and RW as presidential candidate (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP lashes SLPP’s VAT “dupliciy” (Category: Breaking News)
- Presidential poll: Chief Govt. Whip steps up pressure on SLPP on behalf of Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Aragalaya: People’s Response To Rajapaksa-Made Crisis appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Mahinda Should Have Retired After Two Terms: Chamal Rajapaksa – Gota Should Resign Now! (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil-Rajapaksa Dilemmas: Push Back On Basil Or Risk Leaving Like Gota (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahinda Is Bowing Out! What About Gota? (Category: Breaking News)
- Whose Saviour Is Ranil? And Who Is Being Clever – Ranil Or Gota? (Category: Breaking News)
COLOMBO (News1st): The Broadcasters Guild of Sri Lanka has highlighted the problems faced by the teledrama industry amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The shooting of teledramas that are continuously telecasted is being hampered due to health restrictions, the guild said in a letter to the mass media minister. It expressed disappointment over these obstacles, citing that […] Teledrama industry a...
- Mobile phone case: Two women given suspended sentence . (Category: Breaking News)
- Anton Jude passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Mobile phone case: Two women given suspended sentence (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to amend laws on public performances (Category: Breaking News)
Independent Television Network which has been feted with many Awards is again crowned as the Peoples channel. It has again won the highest number of Awards at the People’s Awards Festival. The Peoples Awards Night was held at Water’s Edge in Battaramulla last night under the patronage of Minister Patalie Champika Ranawaka. This unique event ...
- ANCHOR the Peoples Choice (Category: Breaking News)
- ITN is the ‘Peoples TV Channel of the Year’ (Category: Breaking News)
- ITN honoured with many awards (Category: Breaking News)
- SLIM-Nielsen Peoples Awards gives voice to the people (Category: Breaking News)
(Srilankamirror) - Popular artistes Nehara Peiris and Menaka Rajapakse are in Boston, reports say. They are there for shooting of ‘Aadaraneeya Niagara,’ which is the first ever Sri Lankan teledrama in the United States. The 36-episode ‘Adaraneeya Niagara’ revolves around two Sri Lankan immigrant families living separately in a vast society and are unexpectedly broug...
- Khuram Shaikh murder suspects remanded further (Category: Breaking News)
- Bodhi Pooja to invoke blessings on Fonseka (Category: Breaking News)
- UNP leadership raises Sajith group’s absence at protest (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Kusa Paba’ screening from Jan. 21 (Category: Breaking News)
Nov 20, Colombo: The Sri Lankan government is to bring new laws that may allow restrictions on teledrama and musical videos.
A tele-drama actress who demanded ransom money from her father was today granted bail after she speared before the Colombo Fort Magistrate. The actress Anushka Sonali Sayakkara on an earlier occasion failed to appear before Courts and an arrest warrant was issued on her. Accordingly when she appeared in Courts today she was released on Rs. 1,500 bail by Magistrate Lanka Jayaratna. Her father had ...
Colombo (Sri Lanka Mirror) - The teledrama ‘Bharyawo’ (Wives), to be produced by Sudharma Nettikumara, is on a concept by Shashi Weerawansa, the wife of NFF leader and minister Wimal Weerawansa. The Muhurath festival for the teledrama took place at Hotel Intercontinental in Colombo yesterday (Oct. 23). According to the producer, the teledrama aims to transform society’s a...
- Hirunika says no to Upul (Category: Breaking News)
- Piyavi - Swarnavahini’s latest muddle (Category: Breaking News)
- Lost Shashi Weerawansa found (Category: Breaking News)
- New drama at Swarnavahini (Category: Breaking News)
A teledrama actress who was arrested for threatening her father for money has been granted bail after being produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate Lanka Jayaratne. Anushka Sonali Sayakkara has been arrested by the Slave Island Police after they received a complaint from her father - Anushka Sonali. In his complaint, he has said that his daughter had frequently demanded large amounts o...
- Bail for tele drama actress Anushka Sonali (Category: Breaking News)
- Widow urges int’l action over Lasantha Wickrematunge murder (Category: Breaking News)
- Khuram Shaikh murder suspects remanded further (Category: Breaking News)
- Bodhi Pooja to invoke blessings on Fonseka (Category: Breaking News)
Veteran Dramatist, Playwright, Translator and Author , R.R. Samarakoon is no more. He was 71 He passed away after a brief illness. His first drama was “Ledak Nethi Ledek” producd in 1965. He has won nine state awards for the drama rendition call “Ahasin Wetunu Minussu.” He was the producer of one of the popular ...
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