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[…]The post India Reached Moon, Ranil, Where Are We Heading? Yes, Now I Do Not Like Ranil appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Video: "ආදරයේ උල්පත" | Ayesh Yasiru | Little Titans (Category: Entertainment)
- Video: Dil Keh Raha Hai | Ayesh Yasiru | Little Titans (Category: Entertainment)
- Video: Mal Mitak Tiyanna | Ayesh vs Kenura | Little Titans (Category: Entertainment)
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[…]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)
- Modern Ramsethu: An Unlikely Bridge (Category: Breaking News)
- Postponing Elections & Inviting The Dragon: Sri Lankan President’s China Tilt (Category: Breaking News)
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.
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)
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.
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)
England joined India, New Zealand and South Africa in introducing pay parity for men’s and women’s teams in international cricket. England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced their decision to have equal match fees for the women’s and men’s teams. This is yet another landmark in what is turning out to be a historic year […]
- Tickets to 1st T20I between England Women and Sri Lanka Women sold out (Category: Breaking News)
- England’s T20 World Cup winner announces shock retirement (Category: Breaking News)
- Match fees of Sri Lanka Women’s cricket team increased (Category: Breaking News)
- England beat Sri Lanka after Brunt scores record hundred (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Calm Before The Storm! Aragalaya -’22 Has Rested Enough!!! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- IMF Is Not The Ultimate Arbiter, The People Are! (Category: Breaking News)
- Multiple Choice Or A Binary Option? (Category: Breaking News)
- The Aragalaya & The Wijeweera Legacy: How The Lankan Left Could Win (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP-NPP & Lankan Left Populism’s Lacunae & Lapses (Category: Breaking News)
As Sri Lankan authorities signed an agreement with Netherlands for the return of six artefacts stolen from its territory during the colonial era, they said this would help “turn the leaf” in bilateral ties, even as such redressals of the historic cultural loot have increasingly gained weight in diplomacy. “Met with the Secretary of State […]
- Sri Lanka to bring back artifacts taken to other countries (Category: Breaking News)
- Dutch State Secretary to visit Sri Lanka to transfer cultural artifacts (Category: Breaking News)
- Six artefacts returned to Sri Lanka to be on public display (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan scouts safely evacuated from World Scout Jamboree site (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakse, PC, declared in Parliament that the winners of LPL (Lanka Premier League) 2023 B-Love Kandy had been sponsored by an enterprise that was banned in the country. The statement was made in Parliament on 24th August. The one-time President of the Bar Association found fault with SLC […]
- In terms of RTI Act House releases names of MPs who voted for new law (Category: Breaking News)
- All praise for Lanka’s saviours! (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez should explain why he scrapped time-tested exchange controls – NFF (Category: Breaking News)
- Impact of foreign-funded projects on Parliament’s standing as sole sovereign and supreme body (Category: Breaking News)
The Colombo Port City Economic Commission has achieved a significant milestone in its journey, to transform the Colombo Port City into a globally competitive special economic zone (SEZ). The parliament of Sri Lanka recently approved a comprehensive incentives programme proposed by the Commission in consultation with the Minister of Investment Promotion, in relation to the […]
- Cabinet okays making Asiri Port City Hospital (Pvt) Company strategic investment (Category: Breaking News)
- David Cameron to address Port City Colombo UAE Roadshow (Category: Breaking News)
- Asiri Port City Hospital (Pvt) Ltd recognized as a primary business of strategic importance (Category: Breaking News)
- Asiri Port City Hospital receives Cabinet approval (Category: Breaking News)
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says thousands of families of missing persons from all communities across Sri Lanka continue to suffer due to the uncertainty surrounding the fate of their missing loved ones. In a statement to mark the International Day of the Disappeared which falls on 30th August, the ICRC said […]
- ICRC advocates for mechanism to seek answers on Sri Lanka’s missing (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka notes importance of IHL in post-conflict situations (Category: Breaking News)
- UN says more needs to be done in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Empathy and understanding sought by Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Civil Society Collective for Democracy, also known by its slogan ‘Stand for Democracy’, today called for a halt to state repression. The coalition of concerned citizens and organizations, including civil society organizations, professionals, academics, trade unions, youth leaders, activists, media personnel, religious figures, and other influencers, convened today at the Sri Lanka Foundation I...
- Probe over fire at Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry (Category: Breaking News)
- President to take steps to prevent anarchy (Category: Breaking News)
- Singapore’s Prime Minister keen to deepen ties with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- India notes importance of working with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
New Zealand is to fund the establishment of an immigration resource centre in Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Labour and Foreign Employment said today. The High Commission of New Zealand has informed the Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara that it will provide support and necessary funds for the establishment of an immigration […]
- New Zealand assures Sri Lanka continuous assistance (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka's first 24/7 migrant call centre opens (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Kaffir community to be used to attract tourists (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s new envoy to Geneva assumes duties (Category: Breaking News)
The 2023 Asia Cup will commence tomorrow (August 30) with Pakistan taking on Nepal at Multan while defending champions, Sri Lanka will take on Bangladesh on August 31 in a day-night match starting at 3 p.m. at the Pallekelle International Cricket Stadium Asia Cup 2023 schedule: August 30: Pakistan vs Nepal, Multan – 3:30 PM […]
- Pakistan vs India set for September 2 in Kandy in Asia Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Do What You Like Vs Like What You (Have To) Do! (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka vs Pakistan (Category: Sports)
In July 2022, Sri Lanka witnessed the inauguration of President Ranil Wickremesinghe amidst a severe economic and political turmoil, marking one of the most challenging crises since gaining independence in 1948. Preceding him, former President Gotabaya Rajapakse had been compelled to step down following widespread protests triggered by extended 12-hour power outages and ongoing scarcities […...
- Port City, SLT, and Lotus Tower brought under new Ministry (Category: Breaking News)
- Colombo Lotus Tower attracts over 1.4 million visitors (Category: Breaking News)
- SLTDA denies issuing tickets to visit Lotus Tower (Category: Breaking News)
- Lotus Tower to commence operations in September (Category: Breaking News)
Beijing [China], August 19 (ANI): Raising concerns regarding the financial crisis triggered by the downturn in China’s real estate market, Chinese investment firm Zhongrong Trust , which managed USD 87 billion worth of funds for corporate clients and wealthy individuals as of the end of 2022, had failed to pay the interest and principal on […]
- HSBC China fund JV to expand, internationalisation in focus (Category: Business)
- China to keep investing in euro zone debt – China c.bank gov. (Category: Business)
- Taiwan CB says hot money returning to markets (Category: Business)
- Ceybank Unit Trust pays Rs. 346 m as tax free dividend (Category: Business)
by Laura He China has long been the engine of global growth. But in recent weeks, its economic slowdown has alarmed international leaders and investors who are no longer counting on it to be a bulwark against weakness elsewhere. In fact, for the first time in decades, the world’s second economy is itself the problem. Hong Kong’s Hang […]
- China sets lowest GDP growth target in decades as Beijing tightens its belt (Category: Breaking News)
- Thousands of ethnic minority Muslims defy Chinese authorities in defense of mosque (Category: Breaking News)
- China was the ghost at the US-India feast (Category: Breaking News)
- Donald Trump pleads not guilty following arrest (Category: Breaking News)
H.J.M Seneviratne, 63, slices through yellowed paddy stems dried out by a drought that has destroyed over 95% of his crop and is threatening crisis-hit Sri Lanka's summer rice harvest.The post Drought dents Sri Lanka’s economic hopes, farmers’ livelihood appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Paddy farmers’ problems (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka may halt rice imports to maintain farmgate paddy prices: Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Bumper paddy harvest and the consumer (Category: Business)
- Substituting Rice For Malt (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Politically Strategic Or Principled Decisionmaking In The National Interest? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Enlightened Leadership To Overcome Challenges (Category: Breaking News)
- President Provides Leadership To Reconciliation & Needs To Gain Trust (Category: Breaking News)
- Rise & Fall Of Nationalism In North & South (Category: Breaking News)
- Weaponising Of The Law (Category: Breaking News)
Educate Sri Lanka Colombo Expo 2023, the prestigious annual higher education and study abroad exhibition, is set to empower students with knowledge, inspiration, and opportunities as they seek to navigate today’s world of higher education. The event is organised by Evolution Events and Corporate Services (EECS) and will be held from 1st to 3rd September […]
- ‘Educate to Elevate’ – Pathways to UK Education for Sri Lankan Students (Category: Breaking News)
- Stax Academy celebrates second class of graduands (Category: Breaking News)
- Infinite Group Fortifies Commitment to Sri Lankan Education Landscape (Category: Breaking News)
- Sachin Tendulkar visits Sri Lankan schools as UNICEF’s goodwill Ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
Over 80 percent of the tourist arrival target set for August has been reached in the first 27 days of the month.The post Over 80% of August tourist arrival target reached – SLTDA appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals top 400,000 mark in 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka recorded 143, 039 tourist arrivals in July, 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka recognized as one of top affordable vacation destinations (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka launched eVisa system for tourists from today (Category: Breaking News)
Tuesday 29th August, 2023 Has Sri Lanka, which was once known as the Granary of the East become the Poison Dump of the East? A study carried out by the Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ) has revealed that 40 out of 139 pesticides used in this country are highly hazardous and cause serious diseases such […]
- Lankan farmers at risk of using highly hazardous agrochemicals (Category: Breaking News)
- Agro chemicals said to contain arsenic released (Category: Breaking News)
- Customs chief prevented from releasing fertilizer (Category: Breaking News)
- Organic food 'not any healthier' (Category: Technology)
By Austin Fernando President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s recent statements on devolution show that he has realised that the granting of Police Powers (PPs) to the Provincial Councils (PCs) is too sensitive an issue and wants to keep it on the back burner. He seems to think the 13th Amendment (13A) even minus PPs will grant him […]
- PAFFREL: Ranil offers to strengthen PCs, having postponed elections to them (Category: Breaking News)
- Police powers should be devolved to PCs - Vasudeva (Category: Breaking News)
- Karuna: Police Powers Cannot Be Given To PCs (Category: Breaking News)
- Campaign launched to push for abolition of PCs (Category: Breaking News)
Book Launch of ‘The A to Z of Conflict’ commissioned and published by Raking Leaves in 2019 with Abdul Halik Azeez, Muhanned Cader, Arjuna Gunarathne, Nina Mangalanayagam, Nillanthan, Anomaa Rajakaruna, T.Shanaathanan, Anushiya Sundaralingam, Chandraguptha Thenuwara and Kamala Vasuki ‘The A to Z of Conflict’ is a tri-lingual artists’ book by ten Sri Lankan contemporary […]
- Ruwanthie de Chickera launches The Children of the Little Olive Park (Category: Breaking News)
- Apparel sector to lose USD 494 million if Sri Lanka loses GSP (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC Sri Lanka Celebrates the Most Admired Companies of 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Capture Life From Any Angle: 5 Tips To Make the Most of the Galaxy Z Flip5’s FlexCam (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part VI appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part IV (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part III (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part V (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity, & The IMF: A Solution Or A Worsening Of The Problem? (Category: Breaking News)
FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first and only privately-owned low-cost airline and subsidiary of Aberdeen Holdings was adjudged as Asia’s most punctual airline in July 2023. Outflying its peers, FitsAir proudly earned the prestigious accolade for maintaining an impressive 100% on-time performance across its network of international flights. Reaffirming its unwavering dedication to consistently deliver on-ti...
- FitsAir launches flights to Chennai, India (Category: Breaking News)
- FitsAir increases flights between Colombo and Dubai (Category: Breaking News)
- AirAsia and FitsAir among bidders for Sri Lanka’s national carrier (Category: Breaking News)
- AirAsia and FitsAir among bidders for SriLankan Airlines (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post With Impunity Remaining Normalised, What Hope For Sri Lanka? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Declining Trust In A Legal System; Where The “Fence Is Eating The Crops”! (Category: Breaking News)
- Declining Trust In A Legal System; Where The “Fence Is Eating The Crops”! (Category: Breaking News)
- Declining Trust In A Legal System; Where The “Fence Is Eating The Crops”! (Category: Breaking News)
- Declining Trust In A Legal System; Where The “Fence Is Eating The Crops”! (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The Economy & Politics: A Reality Check appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Economics Of Recovery & Politics Of Reconciliation (Category: Breaking News)
- RW’s Remote-Control Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF, ATA & RW’s Consolidation (Category: Breaking News)
- Why The Shock Over IMF’s Diagnostic Report? (Category: Breaking News)
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