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[…]The post Indo-Lanka Fishing Crisis: Sharing Territories For A Better Catch! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Why Sri Lanka Needs A Fusion Center For Information Sharing (Category: Breaking News)
- Indianisation, Ranil, Patali, Modi & Solheim (Category: Breaking News)
- Video: "ආදරයේ උල්පත" | Ayesh Yasiru | Little Titans (Category: Entertainment)
- Why Sri Lanka Needs A Presidential Secretariat On Blue Economy Or National Center For Ocean Reso... (Category: Breaking News)
The International Commission of Jurists (IC) has raised concerns over the newly proposed Anti-Terrorism Bill in Sri Lanka.
[…]The post Skeletons In The Cupboard appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- RTI Commission Orders People’s Bank To Release Information (Category: Breaking News)
- RTI Commission Orders People’s Bank To Release Information (Category: Breaking News)
- RTI Commission Orders People’s Bank To Release Information (Category: Breaking News)
- RTI Commission Orders People’s Bank To Release Information (Category: Breaking News)
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), further decreased to 50.3% in March 2023, from 50.6% recorded in February 2023, the Department of Census and Statistics said.The post Food inflation in Sri Lanka drops to 47.6% in March appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka’s consumer inflation eases in May 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s inflation eases to 2.5% in March 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s July consumer inflation more than halves to 4.6% (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s key inflation rate rises to 1.5% in October (Category: Breaking News)
The Paediatric Ward at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital has been shut down, following the migration of three paediatricians who previously served at the unit, Secretary of the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) Dr. Haritha Aluthge said.The post Paediatric ward at Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital shuts down appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA N...
- Paediatric ward at Anuradhapura Hospital closed down (Category: Breaking News)
- All emergency surgeries suspended at Embilipitiya District General Hospital due to Doctors short... (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Sandahiru Seya Charity Trust’ donates Dialysis Machine to Anuradhapura Hospital (Category: Breaking News)
- Three youths killed, two injured in Hit-and-Run in Anuradhapura (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has a final opportunity to progress and it is imperative for everyone to collaborate in creating a prosperous community for future generations, without resorting to finger-pointing, emphasized President Ranil Wickremesinghe.The post Sri Lanka President says ‘this is our last chance to forge ahead’ appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA ...
- Sri Lanka’s access to growing Indian & African markets cannot be disrupted – President Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- Abandon the battle for power, President tells parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Budget 2023 Will Be The Acid Test Of RW’s Magic Wand (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF says talks with Sri Lanka make significant policy progress (Category: Breaking News)
Uebert Angel, a popular preacher linked to a Sri Lankan pastor, has been stripped of his title in Zimbabwe following allegations of corruption. Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s biographer Eddie Cross has claimed that a so-called prophet linked to gold smuggling in Zimbabwe has been stripped of his diplomatic passport and title. Speaking in an interview with […]
- Mahinda’s links with Ubert and Jerome likely to be probed (Category: Breaking News)
- Zimbabwe preacher with links to Sri Lanka denies allegations (Category: Breaking News)
- Zimbabwe preacher with links to Sri Lankan “prophet” accused of gold-smuggling (Category: Breaking News)
- Elephant found dead in Thambuthegama with gunshot wounds (Category: Breaking News)
Headline inflation, as measured by the Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), further decreased to 50.3% in March 2023, from 50.6% recorded in February 2023, the Department of Census and Statistics says.
Sri Lanka will assess a restructuring of its domestic debt next month and expects to finalise it by May, officials from the country s central bank and the Treasury told international creditors during a virtual presentation on Thursday.
New Zealand’s seamers triggered a second successive Sri Lanka collapse, sending the visitors sprawling in the first few overs, before they eventually sputtered to 157 all out. Then, despite an early wobble of their own, New Zealand strode confidently to the target, inside 33 overs, to wrap up the series 2-0. Brief scores: New Zealand […]
- Cricket Partnership (Category: Business)
- Aussies survive fightback (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- Sri Lanka acclimatise to a new venue (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka acclimatise to a new venue (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka and ASEAN countries held discussions focused on strengthening relations. State Minister of Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya chaired the meeting held at the Ministry with the participation of the Heads of Mission of the ASEAN countries based in Sri Lanka namely Head of Missions of Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Viet Nam and senior officials […]
- Sri Lanka looks to work closer with ASEAN (Category: Breaking News)
- ASEAN appreciates efforts taken by Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to bag yet another ASEAN MoU (Category: Business)
- ‘Navy provides security and stability in the ASEAN region’ (Category: Breaking News)
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) is concerned over moves to implement the death penalty in Sri Lanka for “the terrorism offence of murder”. On 22 March 2023, the government of Sri Lanka published the proposed 97-page “Anti- Terrorism Bill” (Gazette notification dated 17 March 2023), which, if adopted, would replace the Prevention of Terrorism […]
- Proposed “Anti-Terror” Bill Set To Introduce The Death Penalty & Break Existing Human Rights Vio... (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposed Online Safety Bill in Sri Lanka seen as assault on freedom of expression (Category: Breaking News)
- Biden urged to raise objections to Sri Lanka’s draft Anti-Terrorism Act (Category: Breaking News)
- International Commission of Jurists says Online Safety Bill is an assault on freedoms (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Proposed “Anti-Terror” Bill Set To Introduce The Death Penalty & Break Existing Human Rights Violations Record: ICJ appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- ‘Endangering National Security’ – A Trojan Horse To Erode Human Rights! (Category: Breaking News)
- ICJ concerned over moves to implement death penalty in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Counter Terrorism Bill To Create A Security State; Impacting On Rights (Category: Breaking News)
- Human Rights Watch urges Sri Lankan Government to withdraw Anti-Terrorism Bill (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Nuclear Power For Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Electricity, Costs, Options Needs & Priorities (Category: Breaking News)
- Energy Options: Fossil Or Renewable? (Category: Breaking News)
- Just Rewards For Hard Work (Category: Breaking News)
- A Matter Of Scale (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka failed to snatch the eighth spot in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League table after succumbing to a defeat against New Zealand in the third ODI at Hamilton. Calling it right at the toss, Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka opted to bat first in the crucial encounter. But the […]
- Sri Lanka Navy detains 12 Indian fishermen (Category: Breaking News)
- Mathews hits ton as Sri Lanka build target for New Zealand (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Sri Lankan families reach Dhanushkodi and seek asylum (Category: Breaking News)
- Hundreds of Indians attend Katchatheevu festival (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan migrant workers foreign remittances improved in February 2023, recording a total of USD 407 million, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says.
The Muslim community invited all Sri Lankans to join them for Iftar at Independence Square on Sunday. Once held but differed due to the pandemic, “Break-Fast at Sunset” will be held again on the 2nd of April 2023 at 5.30 p.m. at Independence Square to which an open invitation has been extended by the Sri […]
- Pakistan to continue to stand with people of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- FitsAir Crowned as Asia’s Most On-Time Airline (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Rupee continues to depreciate against USD (Category: Breaking News)
- D-day for Sri Lanka as IMF Executive Board meets to decide on EFF (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Navy received a stock of maritime interdiction and protective equipment provided by the United States, at the Air Force base Katunayake (27th March 2023).
Sri Lanka’s collapse from the first ODI rolled right into this match, four of the top five falling for single-figure scores, the innings sputtering to 157 all out in the 42nd over, after the lower middle produced modest resistance. Matt Henry set off the collapse for New Zealand by nicking Nuwanidu Fernando off, before getting […]
- O'Rourke, Henry (Category: USA, South Dakota)
- O'Rourke, Henry (Category: USA, South Dakota)
- House engulfed in flames on Henry Street (Category: USA, Mississippi)
- Daryl Mitchell 102, Blair Tickner triple-strike hand New Zealand advantage (Category: Breaking News)
Despite being faced with an uncertain economic future and gender-related barriers, women entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka have risen to the challenge and demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability by turning to social media to not only sustain but to grow their businesses to new levels. Meet Nishadi Gamage, a young woman from Yatinuwara who turned […]
- Power of social media to grow their businesses (Category: Breaking News)
- Meta, ICTA and partners remain committed to the digital empowerment of Sri Lankan women (Category: Breaking News)
- Hatch Opens Applications for AccelerateHer 2.0: An Accelerator Program for Budding Female Entrep... (Category: Breaking News)
- US committed to supporting women entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
As families across the nation gear up for the upcoming Avurudu celebrations, Nations Trust Bank American Express is encouraging all of its valued Cardmembers to “Embrace Life’s Favourites #WithAmex’’. In the spirit of ringing in the New Year on a joyous and prosperous note, Nations Trust Bank American Express has put together a curated list […]
- Union Bank Avurudu Fiesta 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Unilever VIVA supports over 500 families this Avurudu (Category: Breaking News)
- Galle Face Hotel and The Good Market Present “Avurudu Pola” Night Market (Category: Breaking News)
- Avurudu awakening (Category: Business)
The first stock of eggs to be imported to this country from India by the Sri Lanka State Trading (General) Corporation was issued to the market yesterday (March 30) at the Kerawalapitiya Spet R.Warehouse Complex.The post Bakery owners get first stock of eggs from India appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Gazette issued removing maximum retail price for eggs (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to import 42 million more eggs from India (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Government to import over 92 million eggs from India (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian eggs to be sold at Sathosa outlets and Supermarkets in Sri Lanka from today (July 25) (Category: Breaking News)
China on Thursday called remarks by U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen "irresponsible" and "unreasonable" after Yellen said Beijing's lending activities leave developing countries "trapped in debt."The post China calls U.S. debt trap accusation ‘irresponsible’ appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Yellen ‘eager’ to work with China on debt, other global challenges (Category: Breaking News)
- Janet Yellen warns United States could run out of cash by June 1 (Category: Breaking News)
- India a trusted trading partner in ‘friendshoring’ strategy: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen (Category: Breaking News)
- Janet Yellen warns US could run out of cash by June 1 (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka will kick off a reworking of part of its domestic debt next month and aims to finalise it by May, central bank and treasury officials told creditors during a virtual presentation on Thursday.The post Sri Lanka expects to finalise domestic debt rework by May appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka central bank holds rates, sees sharp drop in inflation (Category: Breaking News)
- No move to restructure domestic debt – State Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s creditor nations to meet despite uncertainty on China (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to announce debt restructuring strategy in April – Central Bank Governor (Category: Breaking News)
The UN Human Rights Committee (CCPR) has noted serious violations of civil and political rights in Sri Lanka and made over 60 recommendations. The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Center for Human Rights and Development (CHRD) welcomed the findings and urged the Government to take immediate steps to address the numerous violations […]
- UN raises concerns over two Bills in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Impunity in Sri Lanka to be raised at UN Human Rights Council (Category: Breaking News)
- UN experts call on Sri Lanka to suspend ‘Yukthiya’ anti-drug operation (Category: Breaking News)
- UN Human Rights Committee to review Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat first, on what captain Dasun Shanaka felt should be a good batting track in the third ODI in Hamilton. New Zealand captain Tom Latham said he would have bowled first anyway, mostly because the dew that forms in the evening can hamper the side bowling second. […]
- Education Department robbed (Category: Breaking News)
- Bodies of a couple found in hotel room (Category: Breaking News)
- New Supreme Court Judge sworn in (Category: Breaking News)
- Police probe death of Swiss national (Category: Breaking News)
Fatym Collection, which aims to bring clients true fashion at affordable prices, opened its flagship store at the One Galle Face Mall recently. The store was inaugurated by the Mayoress of Colombo, Rosy Senanayaka. The brand strives to create fashion that is modern, elegant, and active to suit the modern woman of today. All the […]
- DOUBLE XL, A FASHION REVOLUTION IN SRI LANKA UNVEILS ITS FREEDOM COLLECTION (Category: Breaking News)
- Discover elegance and comfort at Aadaraya Ceylon (Category: Breaking News)
- House of Janaan celebrates grand opening, unveiling fusion of tradition and modernity (Category: Breaking News)
- Aviraté Unveils ‘A Luxe Summer Story’ Collection (Category: Breaking News)
A passenger from Sri Lanka has tested positive for Covid after arriving in Tamil Nadu. IANS reported that two passengers, one from Singapore and the other from Sri Lanka tested positive on arrival from international destinations. This came following a random Covid test being done at the Chennai International Airport. The Tamil Nadu health department […]
- Another 5 Covid related deaths reported (Category: Breaking News)
- Seven more Covid related deaths reported (Category: Breaking News)
- Two people with Covid arrive in Madurai from China via Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Another nine Covid related deaths reported (Category: Breaking News)
Sandun Pathirana’s career journey spans over three decades, during which he has gained extensive experience in setting up and managing operations in markets in South Asia and the Middle East. He is a regional specialist in his field, having worked for leading conglomerates and multinational freight and logistics companies. Sandun started his logistics career in […]
- Sri Lanka looks to work closer with ASEAN (Category: Breaking News)
- Indo-Lanka FTA to be upgraded to ETCA (Category: Breaking News)
- Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo welcomes prestigious Webb Ellis Cup and legendary Springbok Bryan Habana (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka refuses to bow down to Indian pressure on China (Category: Breaking News)
While the rained out second ODI in Christchurch would have no doubt been frustrating for both sets of players, the fact remains that its impact on the grander scheme of things was rather minimal – at least in terms of the World Cup Super League. Having shared the points, and despite Sri Lanka also being […]
- Cricket Deficit (Category: Business)
- No DRS as teams battle it out for final two World Cup spots (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka leave for World Cup Qualifiers (Category: Breaking News)
- Residential camp for cricketers in Radella (Category: Breaking News)
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