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Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka accused of raping a Sydney woman he met on a dating app has been pictured for the first time since leaving custody on bail.The post Sri Lankan Cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka charged with rape seen for first time since leaving custody on bail appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sexual assault case against cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka adjourned for evidence to be collated (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Cricket hires new lawyers for Dhanushka Gunathilaka (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka has three sex assault charges withdrawn (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka being moved to Sydney’s Silverwater Prison – report (Category: Breaking News)
The Ministry of Public Administration says that the circular issued regarding public sector employees reporting to work for government offices wearing suitable attire does not apply to teachers at all.
Sri Lanka briefed the European Parliament on discussions to establish a suitable Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) model. A multi-party delegation from the Parliament of Sri Lanka and the Delegation for relations with the countries of South Asia in the European Parliament (DSAS) conducted a productive virtual dialogue, the Foreign Ministry said today. The respective […]
- Government notes shortage of staff in Foreign Service (Category: Breaking News)
- EU keen to ensure all Sri Lankans have access to justice (Category: Breaking News)
- New envoys to Sri Lanka from EU, Iran, Switzerland present credentials (Category: Breaking News)
- Colombo based Diplomatic corps briefed on present situation (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka, accused of raping a Sydney woman he met on a dating app, has been pictured for the first time since leaving custody on bail. Danushka Gunathilaka was granted bail on Thursday in his second bid for freedom, which was backed by a $150,000 surety provided by a “friend of a […]
- Bodies of woman and son recovered from buried house (Category: Breaking News)
- Gota supporters attempt to disrupt Independence Square vigil (Category: Breaking News)
- Protest to mark 50 days of Galle Face struggle (Category: Breaking News)
- South Korea and K-pop fans help Sri Lankan kids (Category: Breaking News)
The Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs has decided to provide opportunities for the country s youths by increasing their representation in the decision-making process.
National policy on the environmentally sensitive areas in Sri Lanka.
[…]The post Truth & Reconciliation Need To Be Manifested In Deeds On The Ground appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- President Needs Trust To Succeed In Problem Solving (Category: Breaking News)
- Politically Strategic Or Principled Decisionmaking In The National Interest? (Category: Breaking News)
- Government Needs To Commit To More Than Commissions (Category: Breaking News)
- Government Needs To Commit To More Than Commissions (Category: Breaking News)
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted the approval to appoint a Presidential Task Force to prevent the use of poisonous and dangerous drugs.
The third officer of the Sri Lanka Embassy in Oman, who is accused of being involved in human trafficking syndicate, has been interdicted, Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara said.The post Embassy officer in Oman interdicted over human trafficking appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Third secretary of the Sri Lanka Embassy in Oman involved in Human Trafficking arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- Human trafficking to Oman: Two more suspects arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- Embassy officer in Oman interdicted over human trafficking ring- Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Embassy official arrested over human trafficking to Oman remanded (Category: Breaking News)
Former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa says selling national assets is not the policy of his faction.The post Selling national assets is not our policy – Mahinda Rajapaksa appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Mahinda Rajapaksa criticizes Government’s plans to sell national assets (Category: Breaking News)
- Namal Rajapaksa to take first steps towards policy reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahinda congratulates Xi Jinping on re-election as Communist Party’s General Secretary (Category: Breaking News)
- National Council to form sub-committees related to national policies, economic stabilisation (Category: Breaking News)
A man who possessed 78,700 narcotic pills was arrested from the Dehiwala area by The Colombo North Crimes Division.The post Over 78,000 narcotic pills seized, One suspect arrested appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Man arrested with large cache of narcotic pills and cannabis (Category: Breaking News)
- 61-year-old woman arrested with narcotic pills (Category: Breaking News)
- Two arrested in Mount Lavinia with 1,000 narcotic pills (Category: Breaking News)
- Two arrested in Mount Lavinia with 1,000 narcotic pills (Category: Breaking News)
The third officer of the Sri Lankan Embassy in Oman who is accused of being involved in the human trafficking syndicate has been interdicted, Minister of Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara says.
Former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa alleged that there was a foreign hand in the economic crisis in Sri Lanka. He told Parliament today that a number of foreign elements were getting involved in Sri Lanka’s affairs. Sri Lanka plunged to its worst economic crisis when Rajapaksa was Prime Minister and his brother Gotabaya Rajapaksa was […]
- Overseas travel ban on Mahinda temporarily lifted (Category: Breaking News)
- #GoHomeMahinda joins trending list in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Overseas travel ban on Mahinda, Basil extended (Category: Breaking News)
- Overseas travel ban on Mahinda and Basil lifted (Category: Breaking News)
Tiruchi is awaiting the documents from Sri Lanka to deport the convicts in the murder of former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. Tiruchi Collector M. Pradeep Kumar was quoted by The Hindu as saying that the deportation of the four convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, who have been lodged at a special camp, […]
- Sri Lankan convicts released in Rajiv Gandhi murder case to be sent back (Category: Breaking News)
- Four freed Sri Lankan convicts in Rajiv case detained in Tiruchy (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPP group led by Dullas and G.L threaten to sit with opposition (Category: Breaking News)
- UN envoy speaks to protesters near Colombo office (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has proposed to set up a group of Eminent Persons with a view to helping galvanize greater political will and to create further international awareness among states on the importance of combating terrorist financing. The proposal was made at the 3rd No Money For Terror (NMFT) Ministerial Conference held in New Delhi. Sri […]
- Empathy and understanding sought by Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Consul General-designate of Sri Lanka in Melbourne assumes duties (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka decides to continue to actively participate in China’s BRI (Category: Breaking News)
- Ali Sabry to attend Commonwealth Foreign Ministers meeting (Category: Breaking News)
In a bid to create even more value for its customers, Amana Takaful Insurance has joined hands with Sri Lanka’s No.1 Lifestyle Savings App, SLASH, to provide an exclusive 20% discount on yearly and monthly SLASH plans for its customers. SLASH is Sri Lanka’s first and leading lifestyle savings app that allows customers to access […]
- Amana Takaful strengthens presence in Negombo (Category: Business)
- Amana Takaful opens relocated branch in Mawanella (Category: Business)
- Amana Takaful expands to Trinco (Category: Business)
- Amana Takaful hosts Global Takaful leaders meet in Colombo (Category: Business)
The Central Committee of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) yesterday decided to suspend the membership of nine members including former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunge until the disciplinary action against them is concluded, said the Party’s General Secretary MP Dayasiri Jayasekara.The post SLFP suspends membership of nine members including former President Chandrika appeared first o...
- SLFP leadership overhaul: Amaraweera, Lasantha, Duminda stripped of party positions (Category: Breaking News)
- SLFP suspends Dayasiri Jayasekara from party membership (Category: Breaking News)
- Wijeyadasa appointed SLFP Chairman, Keerthi appointed Acting General Secretary (Category: Breaking News)
- Former Udu Dumbara UNP members ditch the party (Category: Breaking News)
By Saman Indrajith SJB Colombo District MP S.M. Marikkar and his Kurunegala District colleague Nalin Bandara Jayamaha raised questions in Parliament yesterday about special treatment provided to former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa upon his arrival in Sri Lanka. Marikkar said that several politicians and high-ranking government officials had been seen welcoming Basil Rajapaksa at the […]
- SC issues temporary travel ban on Mahinda and Basil (Category: Breaking News)
- Basil acquitted from Divi Neguma case (Category: Breaking News)
- Basil acquitted from Divi Neguma case (Category: Breaking News)
- Basil acquitted from Divi Neguma case (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Embassy in Beijing, consistent with its efforts to continuously promote Sri Lankan tourism in the Chinese market, is targeting one million Chinese tourists to visit Sri Lanka after the China travel restrictions were relaxed.
- Bond Auction (Category: Business)
- ‘SL will implement home-grown solution’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Market Flavour (Category: Business)
- Seeking Direction (Category: Business)
Sri Lanka Navy Inter-command Swimming and Water Polo Championship - 2022 was held at SLNS Gemunu from 17th to 19th November 2022. The Training Command emerged champions in both men’s and women’s events, showcasing their talent in water sports.
- `Last Airbender rules Razzies as worst picture (Category: Breaking News)
- Inter-command Sailing Competition – 2022 comes to an end in Trincomalee (Category: Breaking News)
- Plumber Dylan no tap dancer (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Rear Admiral Aruna Tennekoon assumes command of Northern Naval Area (Category: Breaking News)
GL educates EC on election laws SLPP rebel to vote against Budget BY Shamindra Ferdinando Accusing President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena of conspiring to put off scheduled Local Government polls indefinitely, Prof. G.L. Peiris has asked whether the Election Commission (EC) is backing the government’s efforts to postpone polls. The former Foreign Minister […]
- Opp. says onus on EC to call prez polls, warns against govt. intervention (Category: Breaking News)
- Polls, funds and tricks (Category: Breaking News)
- LG polls: SLPP rebels ask EC to set process in motion forthwith (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPP rebels question legality of Prez, AG meeting EC members as accusations grow over bid to pos... (Category: Breaking News)
Tuesday 22nd November, 2022 Former Prime Minister of Malaysia Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, 97, has suffered an ignominious electoral defeat, the first in 53 years. He has lost not only his parliamentary seat in the Langkawi island constituency but also his deposit! He became the Prime Minister of Malaysia in 1981 and held that post until […]
- Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir facing anti-graft probe in a case involving his sons (Category: Breaking News)
- Former Malaysian PM sick in Melbourne hospital (Category: Australia, Victoria)
- PM refers to investment opportunities (Category: Breaking News)
- Anwar Ibrahim sworn in as Malaysian PM, ending decades-long wait (Category: Breaking News)
By Jehan Perera The Tamil polity has responded with a degree of skepticism to President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s declaration that he will talk to Tamil leaders and find a solution within the course of the next year which is also Sri Lanka’s 75th anniversary of independence. They are aware that the promises made by successive governments […]
- PRESIDENT’S NEED TO BUILD TRUST AT ALL LEVELS TO GET REFORMS THROUGH (Category: Breaking News)
- Truth & Reconciliation Need To Be Manifested In Deeds On The Ground (Category: Breaking News)
- TNA insists on federalism (Category: Breaking News)
- Bipartisan consensus for national reconciliation is urgent, necessary and possible (Category: Breaking News)
Chalitha Pushpika of Sri Lanka Navy turned tables on front runner Chanaka Perera to win the top spot at the Sri Lanka Golf Union Ranking Tournament held from November 15 to 18 at the Royal Colombo Golf Course. Chalitha recorded a gross score of 272 over four rounds to come ahead of Chanaka Perera who […]
- Orwellian Isle Ordeals (Category: Breaking News)
- Message from a Cell Death (Category: Breaking News)
- Post-Match Melancholia (Category: Breaking News)
- EC: Prez poll can’t be put off (Category: Breaking News)
Minister of Plantation Industries By Hiran H.Senewiratne Sri Lanka’s post-harvest losses in the agriculture sector amount to more than Rs 55 billion, which issue needs to be addressed as soon as possible, Minister of Plantation Industries Dr. Ramesh Pathirana said. “Since the whole world is heading towards a major food crisis, including Sri Lanka, post- […]
- Jaffna International Trade Fair in March 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Profoods/Propack 2011 stimulates Sri Lanka's economic growth (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to witness an unparalleled experience – from farm to kitchen (Category: Business)
- Boost for North via Jaffna International Trade Fair 2012 from 20 to 22 Jan (Category: Business)
Uva Province Open Badminton Championship Lochana de Silva and Nadeesha Gayathri clinched triple crowns at the Uva Province Open All Island Badminton Championship conducted by the Uva Provincial Badminton Association under the auspices of the Sri Lanka Badminton on Sunday. At the S. Thomas’ College Indoor Sports Complex in Bandarawela, Gayathri beat Anjalee Jayasundara in […]
- Shenuk and Vidara claim Summer Season Singles titles (Category: Breaking News)
- Shuttle double for Thilini (Category: Sports)
- Ranthushka, Nadeesha clinch singles crowns at MBA Open (Category: Breaking News)
- Mixed doubles semi-finalists found in SSC Open (Category: Sports)
By Norman Palihawadane The CID took into custody a woman wanted in connection with the human trafficking ring involved in the alleged sex slavery racket of Sri Lankan women in Oman. Police headquarters sources said that the CID had issued summons to the woman as part of the ongoing investigations into the human trafficking ring. Police said […]
- Human trafficking to Myanmar- CID identifies three suspects (Category: Breaking News)
- Embassy official arrested over human trafficking to Oman remanded (Category: Breaking News)
- Human trafficking to Myanmar- CID identifies four suspects including Chinese national (Category: Breaking News)
- Main suspect of human trafficking ring remanded (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has proposed to set up a group of Eminent Persons with a view to helping galvanize greater political will and to create further international awareness among states on the importance of combating terrorist financing.
The Working Committee of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has decided to vote against the second reading of the 2023 Budget in Parliament tomorrow (Nov. 21).
The Working Committee of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has decided to appoint MP Thilanga Sumathipala as the General Secretary of the United People s Freedom Alliance (UPFA).
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