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Dr. Punsara Amarasinghe, a lecturer at Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and has now been released on bail by the Fort Magistrate’s Court.The post Dr. Punsara Amarasinghe released on bail after arrest over ISIS remarks appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- KDU lecturer arrested over comments on ISIS suspects arrested in India (Category: Breaking News)
- Miranda killing accused released (Category: South Australia)
- Bail after admitting guilt over fatal assault on toddler (Category: Western Australia)
- Man charged over hit-and-run death (Category: Australia, Victoria)
Russia will now require clearance from Sri Lanka’s Defence Ministry for visit visas of ex-servicemen, says Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ali Sabry.The post Russia now requires Sri Lanka Defence Ministry clearance for ex-servicemen visit visas appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Defence Ministry clearance now required for Sri Lankan ex-servicemen to visit Russia (Category: Breaking News)
- Plans afoot to set up permanent office for ex-servicemen- Defence Secretary (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Indians recruiting Lanka’s ex-servicemen for Russia-Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
- Ex-Maldives President says “will be in jail tomorrow” (Category: Business)
[…]The post Quo Vadis? – Feeding The 225; Don’t Wait For The State; Let’s Act On Our Own appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Partnership Between NPP & JVP Must Be Emboldened (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil’s Prospects At The Next Election (Category: Breaking News)
- NM’s Heritage: Upsurge Of Religious Despotism In Sri Lanka: Can The JVP Withstand Sinhala-Buddhi... (Category: Breaking News)
- Waging Peace! (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post A Matter Of Scale appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Financial Crisis – Mismanagement, Fear Or Collusion? (Category: Breaking News)
- Tailoring Our Needs To Match International Legal Requirements (Category: Breaking News)
- On Overlooking The Obvious (Category: Breaking News)
- Are We Bold Enough For A Radical Change? (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe confirmed that the presidential election will definitely take place in the future and that funds have already been allocated for it.The post Sri Lanka President confirms upcoming Election and Power Decentralization plans appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Presidential and parliamentary elections will be held in 2024 Â President Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- President plans to halve number of LG members before next election (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil Wickremesinghe elected as 8th Executive President of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil Wickremesinghe named as next candidate of UNP for Presidential Election 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie J. Chung, has met with the members of Sri Lanka s Election Commission including its chairman, Mr. R. M. A. L. Rathnayake.
Russia will now require Sri Lanka s Defence Ministry clearance for visit visas of ex-servicemen, says Foreign Minister Ali Sabry.
The United Nations is funding a disability inclusion initiative in Sri Lanka. Through the United Nations Partnership on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNPRPD) Fund, the United Nations in Sri Lanka is implementing an initiative at a national level, with technical lead the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka. The UNPRPD project […]
- UNDP to help convert 500,000 Tuk-Tuks in Sri Lanka to electric vehicles (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan and UPFA help enhance healthcare accessibility in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Persons with disabilities integral players in determining innovative solutions to fully inclusiv... (Category: Breaking News)
- UNDP to help convert 500,000 three-wheelers (Tuk-Tuks) in Sri Lanka to electric vehicles (Category: Breaking News)
Hemas Consumer Brands, a pioneering force in the consumer goods sector, maintains its forefront position in promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility throughout Sri Lanka. Through a series of innovative endeavours and strategic partnerships, the company is actively advancing towards a more eco-friendly and sustainable future. At the core of these efforts lies the company’s Gr...
- Coca-Cola appoints Kaushali Kusumapala as Country Director for Sri Lanka and Maldives (Category: Breaking News)
- Hemas Partners with Clean Ocean Force to Safeguard Negombo’s Threatened Ecosystems (Category: Breaking News)
- Hemas Launches Group Environmental Agenda 2030 (Category: Breaking News)
- Strong buyer interest in Fonterra’s consumer business (Category: Breaking News)
The United States and Sri Lanka’s Election Commission discussed the importance of free and fair elections. The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, met members of Sri Lanka’s Election Commission in Colombo. Appreciated meeting with the Election Commission to hear about plans for elections and upholding a transparent process. As Sri Lanka, the U.S., […]
- Sri Lanka sets time frame to hold Presidential polls (Category: Breaking News)
- Mujibur Rahman’s name gazetted to replace Diana in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Presidential election likely to take place on 17 October (Category: Breaking News)
- EC to call for nominations for LG polls (Category: Breaking News)
The Colombo District Court today further extended its enjoining order, which prevents former President Maithripala Sirisena from functioning as the chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), until June 12.The post Court extends injunction against Maithripala Sirisena’s SLFP chairmanship appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Maithripala Sirisena says he will contest next Presidential Election (Category: Breaking News)
- Court extends enjoining order blocking Sirisena from SLFP chairmanship until May 9 (Category: Breaking News)
- Injunction issued preventing Maithripala from functioning as SLFP chairman extended (Category: Breaking News)
- Interim injunction issued preventing Maithripala from functioning as SLFP chairman (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has called on all stakeholders, including private sector investors, to support and develop a long-term plan for advancing Sri Lanka s energy sector transformation and promoting green growth efforts.
The Colombo District Court has extended the interim injunction issued preventing former President Maithripala Sirisena from functioning as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), until June 12.
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment, Manusha Nanayakkara, announced that the cabinet has approved a proposal to provide social security benefits to all workers aged 55 and above in various industries.The post Sri Lanka to provide Social Security Benefits for All Workers aged 55 and above appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Social security benefits to be introduced for all workers over 55 years (Category: Breaking News)
- Social Security Benefit Introduced for All Workers Over 55 (Category: Breaking News)
- Social Security benefit for all workers over 55 – Manusha Nanayakkara (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s foreign remittances up by 98.8% in February – Manusha (Category: Breaking News)
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) is preparing to visit Sri Lanka to further investigate the arrest of four ISIS terrorists at Ahmedabad airport.
State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon emphasized the importance of safeguarding school children's safety, particularly during weather-related emergencies, at a media discussion held at the Disaster Management Centre in Colombo on Tuesday (May 28).The post Ensuring school children’s safety a top priority: State Minister of Defence appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking New...
- State Minister highlights importance of disaster preparedness at school level (Category: Breaking News)
- Trees posing a risk in Colombo to be cut down (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s State Minister for Defence monitors the disaster affected areas (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s State Defence Minister calls for collective effort to address online radicalization ... (Category: Breaking News)
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) is preparing to visit Sri Lanka to further investigate the arrest of four ISIS terrorists at Ahmedabad airport. This development comes as Sri Lankan police have detained two individuals related to the case, while a third suspect, Osmond Gerrard, remains at large. Sri Lanka has declared Gerrard wanted and announced […]
- Indian Coast Guard seizes narcotics en-route to Sri Lanka from Pakistan (Category: Breaking News)
- Four ISIS terrorists from Sri Lanka arrested at Ahmedabad airport (Category: Breaking News)
- Four ISIS terrorists from Sri Lanka arrested at Ahmedabad airport - report (Category: Breaking News)
- Gujarat ATS to visit Sri Lanka for further investigation into ISIS terrorists arrested at Ahmed... (Category: Breaking News)
Amidst on-arrival visa controversy Amidst an on-arrival visa scam, Sri Lanka has held discussions with Singapore regarding the upgrading of the country’s immigration and emigration system The Foreign Ministry has said, “The High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Singapore Senarath Dissanayake met a team of officials from the Immigration Checkpoint Authority (ICA) of Singapore at […]
- Singapore offers assistance to upgrade immigration system in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Gota leaves Singapore after fleeing protesters at home (Category: Breaking News)
- Lankans amongst 54 suspects nabbed for immigration offences (Category: Breaking News)
- Ex-Prez Rajapaksa has visit pass to Singapore extended (Category: Breaking News)
Lankan soldiers of fortune ‘trapped’ on Russia-Ukrainian front: By Shamindra Ferdinando A high level delegation that included Secretary Defence Gen. (retd.) Kamal Gunaratne is yet to leave for Moscow two weeks after the government announced the move in response to growing reports of ex-Sri Lankan military personnel taking up assignments with the Russian military. State […]
- Ex-military men on Russia-Ukraine front: Prez to dispatch team to Moscow (Category: Breaking News)
- Acting Canadian HC summoned over sanctions on ex-Presidents, others (Category: Breaking News)
- National elections: Ex-military factor (Category: Breaking News)
- Ex-LTTE should not be marginalized (Category: Breaking News)
Vote on Economic Transformation Bill acid test for SLPP group – Prof. Peiris By Shamindra Ferdinando The Opposition has questioned President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s recently concluded visit to the Northern Province, where he declared open a new hospital and university facilities, etc., as part of his Presidential Poll campaign. Prof. G. L. Peiris raised the latest […]
- Prez, SLPP urged not to use ex-CJ’s committee to put off next presidential election (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPP MPs urged not to protect Health Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Opp. says onus on EC to call prez polls, warns against govt. intervention (Category: Breaking News)
- GL alleges govt. trying to dupe public (Category: Breaking News)
Wednesday 29th May, 2024 The rewards of political power are not limited to status and privilege, especially in the developing world, where they include financial benefits, perks and privileges, and even impunity. They are among the main drivers in Sri Lankan politics, where self-seeking opportunists outnumber those with a genuine desire to serve the public. […]
- List of retired MPs on pension payroll made public (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith accuses SLPP of sinister moves in Parliament, alleges corruption in driving licence print... (Category: Breaking News)
- MPs are not immune from country’s laws – SJB (Category: Breaking News)
- Quorum quandary (Category: Breaking News)
by Rex Clementine You’ve got to appreciate the frankness with which Upul Tharanga has gone about his business as Chairman of Selectors. The clarity the former captain has shown had it been followed by his predecessors, Sri Lanka wouldn’t have got knocked out of next year’s Champions Trophy. One question that everyone seemed to be […]
- Strong solar storm hits Earth, could disrupt communications (Category: Breaking News)
- BOI grants approval to Adani Group for installation of two wind power plants in Mannar and Poone... (Category: Breaking News)
- No more power cuts, says Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Rupee hits record high against USD (Category: Breaking News)
By Dr Upul Wijayawardhana Whilst THE USA and its allies continue to hound Sri Lanka for defeating terrorism, finding flimsy excuses for their warped actions, they seem to be turning a blind eye to the atrocities committed by their ally, Israel which continues to massacre the innocent breaking all rules with impunity. Their hypocrisy seems […]
- UN court hears South Africa genocide case against Israel (Category: Breaking News)
- UN world court calls for prevention of genocidal acts in Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- Massacre of innocents and hypocrisy of West (Category: Breaking News)
- South Africa files genocide case against Israel at World Court (Category: Breaking News)
Amnesty International, along with other organisations, have urgently called on the Sri Lankan government to halt the current proposals for a new Labour Law and to ensure that reforms to the labour laws are only taken after due consultation with workers and their representatives. “We express our serious concerns over the proposed reforms which, as […]
- Minister Thondaman raises concerns about Lankan migrant workers with ILO Director General (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka urged to immediately halt labour law reform process (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposed Law Breaks Government Pledge to End Abuse’ – HRW (Category: Breaking News)
- CWC leader calls upon TUs to be innovative and inclusive (Category: Breaking News)
Director General of the Election Commission, Saman Sri Ratnayake, has said that the Presidential Election cannot be put off with the help of a referendum.
Fonterra, which is selling its Sri Lanka business, says it has received “a high volume of interest” from potential buyers for its consumer and associated businesses. “It’s still early days in this process, and we commit to providing farmer shareholders, unit holders, our people and the market updated on new developments as they occur,’ says […]
- New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra considering selling Sri Lanka business (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil meets Wigneswaran for talks in Jaffna (Category: Breaking News)
- China to help conclude debt restructuring process in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Aura Lanka Chairman arrested and remanded (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Stop Using Schools As Political Platforms! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- A Fervent Message To Lankan Mothers Through Sirasa Lakshapathi (Category: Breaking News)
- A Fervent Message To Lankan Mothers Through Sirasa Lakshapathi (Category: Breaking News)
- A Fervent Message To Lankan Mothers Through Sirasa Lakshapathi (Category: Breaking News)
- A Fervent Message To Lankan Mothers Through Sirasa Lakshapathi (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post NATO Expansion: The Untold Agreement & Its Role In The Ukraine War appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? – Part II (Category: Breaking News)
- War On China? – V: A “Carnival” Of Quads (Category: Breaking News)
- Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping & Joe Biden (Category: Breaking News)
- War On China? – II: US Military-Industrial Complex & The War Without End (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Celebrating Menstrual Hygiene Day: Reproductive Rights & The Fight Against Period Poverty appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Health Cost of Period Poverty (Category: Breaking News)
- The Health Cost of Period Poverty (Category: Breaking News)
- The Health Cost of Period Poverty (Category: Breaking News)
- The Health Cost of Period Poverty (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), which commands a majority in Parliament, has opposed a proposal to postpone the Presidential and Parliament elections. SLPP National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa said that postponing elections is not healthy for any democracy. “Postponing elections is not healthy for any democracy. Extending the terms of the President and […]
- Rajapaksas out in force for Sri Lanka election (Category: Breaking News)
- Immediate solutions from Namal Rajapaksa (Category: Breaking News)
- MP NAMAL RAJAPAKSA TAKES OATHS AS LAWYER (Category: Breaking News)
- “Satakaya” for Namal Rajapaksa (Category: Breaking News)
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