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PM Dinesh Gunawardena called upon all policy-makers, as well as the private sector and civil society, to use the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) and the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) formulated by the UNDP to understand and implement measures to help move Sri Lanka away from vulnerability and poverty in the future.
Rex Clementine at Pallekele There were doubts about how Sri Lanka’s depleted bowling attack will go about things in the Asia Cup, but the backup bowlers came up with a splendid performance in their opening encounter yesterday at Pallekele helping Sri Lanka to a seven wicket win over Bangladesh. Hometown boy Matheesha Pathirana was sensational […]
- Sri Lanka coast to 5-wkt. win over Bangladesh (Category: Sports)
- Theekshana, Pathum propel Sri Lanka to ICC World Cup 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
In accordance with tradition Diyawadana Nilame of Sri Dalada Maligawa Pradeep Nilanga Dela, handed over the scroll announcing the successful conclusion of the Esala Perahera to President Ranil Wickremesinghe this afternoon (31).
Fuel prices in Sri Lanka have been increased with effect from midnight on August 31, 2023.The post Sri Lanka increases fuel prices from August 31, 2023 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from July 31, 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
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- Fuel prices revised in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from November 30, 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka have begun their Asia Cup title defense with a comfortable five-wicket win over Bangladesh in the second match in Pallekele.
A fundamental rights (FR) petition was filed before the Supreme Court today (Aug. 31) seeking the appointment of a five-member committee of specialist doctors led by the Director-General of Health Services (DGHS) to conduct a transparent probe into the deaths of patients and complications caused by substandard drugs imported to Sri Lanka.
[…]The post India Reached Moon, Ranil, Where Are We Heading? Yes, Now I Do Not Like Ranil appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
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Sri Lanka produced a clinical bowling display in their Asia Cup opener, bowling Bangladesh out for 164 with more than seven overs to spare. Leading a depleted Sri Lankan bowling attack was Matheesha Pathirana, who took 4 for 32. Maheesh Theekshana was perhaps even more effective on a two-paced surface but had only two wickets […]
- Nervous Copeland enters the unknown (Category: Sports)
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Sri Lanka saw a notable increase in workers remittances and a boost in tourist arrivals in July 2023, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says.
A suspect involved in the Thalangama brazen daylight shooting, in which a 44-year-old was murdered, has been arrested by Sri Lankan law enforcement authorities after he fled to Singapore.
[…]The post Changing Dimensions In ‘Power’; The Role Of India & China & Sri Lanka’s Predicament appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Janatha Aragalaya: The People’s Struggle In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi’s Wolf Worrier Diplomacy Opens A Window For China In South Asia (Category: Breaking News)
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[…]The post Parliamentary Privilege Used To Undermine Independence Of The Judiciary appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Courts Would Be The Better Option For Undemocratic Actions To Be Contested (Category: Breaking News)
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[…]The post Forget The Ignorant Bureaucrats, This Is Why We Need To Understand Climate Change appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Urgent & Critical Issues Related To Climate Change (Category: Breaking News)
- Forget The politicians & Their Bureaucrats, This Is Why We The Public, Need To Understand Climat... (Category: Breaking News)
- Is Sri Lanka Ready For The Climate Conference? (Category: Breaking News)
- An Oxygen Economy (Category: Breaking News)
Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella has instructed the ministry s officials to urgently take measures for recruiting 3,000 more nurses to the nursing service in Sri Lanka.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says that the authorities, community and society should acknowledge at large that when people go missing, it causes anguish and uncertainty for their families who continue to live in a state of ambiguity, not knowing whether their loved one is alive or dead.
Sri Lanka s Department of Census and Statistics says that headline inflation based on the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) has further reduced to 4% in August, compared to 6.3% in July 2023.
[…]The post Why Is AKD Of JVP Free Without Imprisonment? [This Is To Clear So Many Clouds Of Confusion] appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- NPP – A Reformed & Mature Political Movement (Category: Breaking News)
- Tentative Recovery Of The Economy Will Not Be Stalled By The Presidential Election: Response To ... (Category: Breaking News)
- AKD’s Recent Climb Is Meteoric, Yet A Long Way To Go (Category: Breaking News)
- Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing? (Category: Breaking News)
Sinopec Energy Lanka, a Beijing-based leading international petroleum company, has officially commenced its business operations in Sri Lanka by starting fuel supply at its first filling station in Sri Lanka established in Mattegoda, Colombo from yesterday (August 30).The post Sinopec officially begins operations in Sri Lanka with Rs. 3 discount offer appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Br...
- Sinopec officially begins fuel operations in Sri Lanka with discount offer (Category: Breaking News)
- Sinopec Lanka announces retail fuel prices for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sinopec officially launches operations in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- First Sinopec fuel cargo commence discharging (Category: Breaking News)
In a profound display of reverence for Sri Lanka’s rich cultural heritage, President Ranil Wickremesinghe graced the concluding Randoli Perahara of the esteemed Esala Perahara festival, held at the iconic Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy on Wednesday (August 30).The post Sri Lanka President joins spectators to witness final Randoli Esala Perahara in Kandy appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest B...
- Video: First Randoli Perahara takes to the streets... (Category: Video)
- President joins spectators to witness final Randoli Esala Perahara (Category: Breaking News)
- Dialog Axiata sponsors Esala Perahara (Category: Business)
- Gangarama Temple s Annual Navam Maha Perahara parade the streets (Category: Breaking News)
The permit system for importing wheat flour has been abolished with effect from midnight on Tuesday (August 29), State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.The post Permit system abolished for wheat flour imports appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Wheat flour- Import tax raised, permit system for imports scrapped (Category: Breaking News)
- Prices of wheat flour and sugar increased (Category: Breaking News)
- Wholesale price of wheat flour reduced (Category: Breaking News)
- Price of bread and wheat flour to be reduced (Category: Breaking News)
Due to the active southwest monsoon conditions over the island, prevailing showery condition in the southwestern part of Sri Lanka is likely to enhance on September 01, the Meteorology Department said in an Amber advisory issued this afternoon (Aug. 31).
SriLankan Airlines is all set to expand its operations in Kerala. The airline is likely to add one more flight to Thiruvananthapuram during the coming winter schedule.
Sinopec, a Beijing-based leading international petroleum company, has officially kicked off its business operations in Sri Lanka, commencing fuel supply at its first filing station on the island nation established in Mattegoda, Colombo.
Dutch State Secretary for Culture and Media Gunay Uslu said Sri Lanka and the Netherlands have a shared past and it will help to build together a common future with close cooperation in the fields of museums, collection management, research and exchange of knowledge and expertise.
In a profound display of reverence for Sri Lanka's rich cultural heritage, President Ranil Wickremesinghe graced the concluding Randoli Perahara of the esteemed Esala Perahara festival, held at the iconic Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy.
- Dialog Axiata sponsors Esala Perahara (Category: Business)
- Video: First Randoli Perahara takes to the streets... (Category: Video)
- Kandy Perahara to conclude evoking blessings to the nation (Category: Breaking News)
- Video: diya kapime mangalya Kandy Perahara 2014 (Category: Video)
The final Randoli Perahara of the esteemed Esala Perahara festival of Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy paraded the streets on Wednesday night (Aug. 30), bringing the festival to a successful draw.
On the apparent southward relative motion of the sun, it is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka during 28th of August to 07th of September in this year. The nearest towns of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead today (31) are Adappankulam (Vavuniya District), Dutuwewa (Anuradhapura District) and Nilaveli […]
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- Omaha Public Schools outlines plans for pathways and academies program at all high schools (Category: USA, Nebraska)
Security officers at the BIA in the early hours of yesterday (30) foiled an attempt made by a woman to smuggle out gemstones worth over Rs. 290 million to India. She was handed over to the Sri Lanka Customs officers at the BIA for investigations. According to a Customs spokesperson, the smuggler is a businesswoman. […]
- Orwellian Isle Ordeals (Category: Breaking News)
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- EC: Prez poll can’t be put off (Category: Breaking News)
International Day of the Disappeared Colombo (ICRC) –On the International Day of the Disappeared yesterday, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) remembered the hundreds of thousands of people around the world who are missing or separated from their families due to armed conflict, other situations of violence, disasters, humanitarian emergencies and migration. It […]
- ICRC reminds Sri Lankan authorities of missing persons (Category: Breaking News)
- ICRC notes families of missing in Sri Lanka still suffering (Category: Breaking News)
- ICRC advocates for mechanism to seek answers on Sri Lanka’s missing (Category: Breaking News)
- AI urges authorities to deliver justice, truth and reparation to families of the disappeared (Category: Breaking News)
A meeting between the Permanent Resident Representative of the United Nations in Colombo Marc-Andre Franch, and the National People’s Power leader Comrade Anura Kumara Dissanayake, took place Tuesday (29) morning at the JVP head office. Edward Rees, Development Adviser and Resident Coordinator of the United Nations Sri Lanka Office, and Comrade Bimal Ratnayake, National Executive […]
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