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A Sri Lankan-origin pioneer of location-tracking technology has been appointed OBE in the King's New Year Honours.The post New Year Honours 2024: Sri Lankan-origin Tracking tech pioneer is appointed OBE appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lankan-origin tracking tech pioneer recognized in King s Honour List (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan born pioneer of location-tracking technology in King’s honours list (Category: Breaking News)
- English teacher in Sri Lanka Meyler honoured by Queen (Category: Business)
- British national living in SL in Queen's Birthday Honours List (Category: Breaking News)
By Sujeeva Nivunhella reporting from London A momentous Christmas tradition took an extraordinary turn this year as King Charles III’s annual holiday message was followed by the enchanting voice of 15-year-old Binu Tennakoon, London-born of Sri Lankan descent, leading the carol choir in a heartwarming rendition of a beloved carol. In an exclusive interview with […]
- Khemadasa’s daughter arranges choral musical in British church (Category: Breaking News)
- Noeline…in the spotlight (Category: Breaking News)
- Bogollagama advocates SL’s economic potential at Commonwealth trade summit (Category: Breaking News)
- Malwatte chapter appoints Chief Sanghanayaka of England (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post 2024: The Year Of South Asian Elections appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Ranil’s Last Hurrah For A New Parliament In March (Category: Breaking News)
- Election Year Road Map For Constitutional Reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- Dhaka Goes Metro, Colombo Stuck On Tuk-Tuk (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil As PM Till 2025, Opposition Disappears, No End In Sight For Queuing Trauma (Category: Breaking News)
A Sri Lankan born pioneer of location-tracking technology has been appointed OBE in the King’s New Year Honours. Dr Sabesan Sithamparanathan, who founded Cambridge company PervasID, devised a real-time location tracking system used by NHS trusts, hospitals, aircraft manufacturers and retailers. He is among 105 people in the East honoured for their exceptional contribution to […]
- Sri Lankan asylum seekers in Australia push for permanent visas (Category: Breaking News)
- Social media companies on notice over extremist threats (Category: Breaking News)
- US bridge collapses after being hit by Colombo bound ship (Category: Breaking News)
- Nissanka ton helps Sri Lanka level Bangladesh series (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s Catholic Church has condemned a private TV station over a dress worn by a singer for a Christmas Day recording outside the Basilica of Our Lady of Lanka church in Ragama. Issuing a statement, the Archdiocesan Social Communication and Cultural Centre said that it condemned the dress and the performance of singer Nathasha […]
- Air quality in Sri Lanka improves (Category: Breaking News)
- Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95 (Category: Breaking News)
- Hundreds of Indians attend Katchatheevu festival (Category: Breaking News)
- Catholic Church concerned over SDIG Nilantha Jayawardena’s promotion (Category: Breaking News)
by Rex Clementine Given the huge strides that India have taken in cricket these recent years, you sensed that this was the best opportunity for Rohit Sharma’s side to win a first ever Test series in South Africa. Although India have an excellent record in Australia in recent years, a series win in South […]
- South Africa wins test series (Category: Breaking News)
- South Africa beat Sri Lanka to win series (Category: Breaking News)
- DDS becomes Sri Lanka’s 18th Test captain (Category: Breaking News)
- A look at the England-Sri Lanka 3rd test (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Acting IGP & Police Minister Have Woken Up From A Deep Sleep? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Lack of Common Sense Of A Time-Expired President (Category: Breaking News)
- The Malicious “Shafi Frame Up”: Will 2023 See The Guilty Being Punished? (Category: Breaking News)
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- The Curse Of JRJ Constitution Continues (Category: Breaking News)
As per directive issued by the Commissioner General of Excise, all wine shops and liquor sales outlets will remain closed on Christmas day (25 December) and Unduwap Full Moon Poya Day (26 December) However, all star-class hotels approved by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) with valid liquor licenses are permitted to sell liquor […]
- Operating hours of liquor stores, restaurants and bars revised (Category: Breaking News)
- Liquor stores to remain closed on December 25, 26 (Category: Breaking News)
- Blue Christmas for tipplers (Category: Breaking News)
- Liquor stores to remain closed on Christmas (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Sri Lankan Media Miserably Failed To Cover Israeli Genocide In Gaza appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Sri Lanka Supports US War-Mongers Against Houthis (Category: Breaking News)
- Genocide Of Palestinian Began Since 1948 (Category: Breaking News)
- ICJ Ruling On Israeli Genocide In Gaza; Stopped Short Of Ordering A Ceasefire (Category: Breaking News)
- Isn’t It Time For Sri Lanka To Expel Israelis? (Category: Breaking News)
With Christmas less than a week away, we highlight what some of our popular figures have to say about Christmas 2023…yes, their Wishes for Christmas 2023. * Merlina Fernando (Singer): My Christmas wish this year is a little different to any other year as our people went through a lot throughout the past few years. […]
- Young Sri Lankan sensation leads Christmas carol after King’s message (Category: Breaking News)
- Noeline…in the spotlight (Category: Breaking News)
- How the celebrities reacted (Category: Breaking News)
- Bogollagama advocates SL’s economic potential at Commonwealth trade summit (Category: Breaking News)
South Asian pop music sensation – Yohani, bagged top honors in the categories of “Most Popular Music Video” and “Most Viewed Music Video of 2021” at the TV Derana Music Video Awards held recently. The win comes on the back of the launch of Yohani’s debut album – “Kella,” which was released on all […]
- Yohani’s debut album “Kella” to be launched in October (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan star Yohani featured at Times Square in New York (Category: Breaking News)
- Yohani attends F1 Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi as TAG Heuer Brand Ambassador in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Waves Challenge Yohani and 50 Influencers to Celebrate “Show Your Two Colours” Trend (Category: Breaking News)
Renowned British-Australian Michelin Star celebrity chef and former original judge of MasterChef Australia, Gary Mehigan took Sri Lanka on a culinary journey during his recent visit to Sri Lanka. Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts hosted an exclusive five-course dinners curated by Gary Mehigan at the London Grill, followed by a grand event at Atrium, Cinnamon Grand […]
- Pushpika De Silva Jewelry opens at Havelock City Mall (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLankan acquires Air Belgium plane through wet lease deal (Category: Breaking News)
- LG polls to be held on 9th March (Category: Breaking News)
- Christmas comes to Cinnamon Grand Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Search For Saviors In Crisis Times appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Child’s Guide To How Ranilnomics Should Be Designed & Implemented (Category: Breaking News)
- What Is The “System Change” We Anticipate? How Can It Be Achieved? (Category: Breaking News)
- Truth Is An Abyss (Category: Breaking News)
- A Child’s Guide To Prema-Chandra Athukorala Chinthana On Import Substitution (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Citizens Need A Snow White To Prod The Dwarfs In Governance & Society! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Is Post-Crisis Essential Reforms Being Effectively Progressed? If Not What Is The Way Forward? (Category: Breaking News)
- A Postscript To Political Crisis: A Way Out (Category: Breaking News)
- Mr. President, Dawn Of The New Year Is The Time For Reflection & To Redress Citizens Grievances ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Are Providers Of Information Under RTI Cognizant Of Their Obligations? (Category: Breaking News)
House of Janaan proudly announced the opening of their inaugural store in Colombo, marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s fashion landscape. The grand unveiling garnered esteemed dignitaries, fashion luminaries, and close friends, joining in celebration of culture and individuality in the haven of the luxurious House of Janaan. The brand founded by Sarah Illyas, […]
- Kirsche Capital Unveils Its Latest Modest Collection (Category: Breaking News)
- Discover elegance and comfort at Aadaraya Ceylon (Category: Breaking News)
- DOUBLE XL, A FASHION REVOLUTION IN SRI LANKA UNVEILS ITS FREEDOM COLLECTION (Category: Breaking News)
- Kirsche Capital opens new clothing store (Category: Breaking News)
Tuesday 12th December, 2023 Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has lashed out at a section of the media for floating a story that he is planning to patch up differences with President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Premadasa has alleged that the journalists who are spreading that story are in the pay of the government. His consternation is understandable. […]
- SJB: JVP’s call for RW’s participation in proposed debate diversionary tactic (Category: Breaking News)
- Presidential polls cannot be delayed by advancing general election – EC (Category: Breaking News)
- Presidential election- SJB floats potential backing of UNP for Sajith (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Sajith-Ranil alliance’ against NPP: GL denies Chung’s intervention (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post AKD’s Challenge: ‘Can He Outdo Ranil & Sajith?’ appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Black & White; No Shades? (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil Vs. AKD: Who Will Blink First? (Category: Breaking News)
- Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s Accomplishments & Challenges (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith & Anura Should Dare Arrest; Take The Battle To Gota & Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka women’s batter Chamari Athapaththu has shared a cryptic post on her instagram story after she went unsold in the recently concluded at the Women’s Premier League 2024 Auction in Mumbai. There were a lot of expectations that Athapaththu would get on the board of one of the five WPL franchises following her exploits […]
- Sri Lanka captain quashes retirement speculation (Category: Breaking News)
- Athapaththu steers Thunder to crucial win over Perth (Category: Breaking News)
- Warriorz name Athapaththu as Bell’s replacement for WPL 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Chamari Athapaththu tops ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings (Category: Breaking News)
One of the biggest surprises of the WPL auction was Chamari Athapaththu going unsold, despite being a sought-after player in T20 leagues worldwide.The post ‘Unfair, Really Surprised’: Anjum Chopra on Chamari Athapaththu going unsold at WPL Auction appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Chamari Athapaththu reacts after going unsold at WPL 2024 auction (Category: Breaking News)
- Warriorz name Athapaththu as Bell’s replacement for WPL 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- WPL 2024 auction: Athapaththu, Dottin among 165 players in the pool (Category: Breaking News)
- WPL 2024- UP Warriorz rope in Chamari Athapaththu as replacement player (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Reflecting Back On The Politics Of My Lifetime appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- In Memory Of Comrade Osman De Silva (Category: Breaking News)
- RIP: Comrade R Singamapanar: The First Tamil Political Activist From Chunnakam (Category: Breaking News)
- Reflecting On 34 Years: The JVP & The Legacy Of Comrade Rohana Wijeweera (Category: Breaking News)
- In Memory Of Comrade H. A. Seneviratne, Lawyer, Writer & Human Rights Activist (Category: Breaking News)
Major power outages are reported across the country this evening (Dec.09) due to a system failure, Ada Derana learns.
By A Special Sports Correspondent Ceylonese Rugby & Football Club (CR&FC) after a morale boosting win over Army Sports Club last week take on Police Sports Club at Police Park on Saturday (December 9) with the kick-off scheduled for 3.45 pm. CR can be rated as one of the favourites to lift the league trophy […]
- Army, Kandy SC and Upcountry Lions register wins (Category: Breaking News)
- SC asks Sirisena, three others to declare assets (Category: Breaking News)
- Economic way forward; corruption; stunning SC ruling (Category: Breaking News)
- SC summons IGP for disregarding court order (Category: Breaking News)
Newly appointed Sports Minister Harin Fernando exploded during a live TV interview, and threatened to walk out after objecting to the manner in which the presenter posed his questions. Fernando, who is also the Minister of Tourism, accused the presenter of posing some of the questions like a thug. The Minister told the host he […]
- Harin refuses to comment on “princess” Diana’s proposal (Category: Breaking News)
- Harin Fernando calls for a second “Aragalaya” (Category: Breaking News)
- Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara step down (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet approves visa-free entry for visitors from 7 countries (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Reconciliation Process Requires Fairness & Equal Treatment appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Credibility gap grows to the detriment of national reconciliation (Category: Breaking News)
- Weaponising Of The Law (Category: Breaking News)
- People’s Continued Trust In Government Requires Equitable Governance (Category: Breaking News)
- People’s Continued Trust In Government Requires Equitable Governance (Category: Breaking News)
Canadian entrepreneur Daniel Langlois and his partner have been found dead in the Caribbean island nation of Dominica under suspicious circumstances. The bodies of Langlois and Dominique Marchand were discovered on Friday, reportedly in a burnt-out vehicle. The couple had been missing for several days from an eco-resort they owned on the island. Daniel Langlois […]
- COP28: UN climate talks in jeopardy in fossil fuel backlash (Category: Breaking News)
- Kenneth Eugene Smith faces first nitrogen execution in US after losing last-minute appeals (Category: Breaking News)
- Namibia’s president Hage Geingob dies aged 82 (Category: Breaking News)
- House votes to impeach homeland security secretary Alejandro Mayorkas (Category: Breaking News)
by Jehan Perera Minorities for the most part live in some apprehension of the power of the majority. At their worst, majorities can inflict violence on minorities, such as in the form of riots. While minorities may resist, they tend to be at the receiving end. In democracies, minorities will invariably face the problem of […]
- Reconciliation Process Requires Fairness & Equal Treatment (Category: Breaking News)
- Selective targeting not law’s purpose (Category: Breaking News)
- Constitutional Council: Still no finality (Category: Breaking News)
- Achieving national unity and reconciliation requires multi-partisan consultations and acceptance... (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The Man Unburied: War Through The Pulse Of A Field Soldier appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Story Of A Social Outcast: Is Salvation Only Through Education? (Category: Breaking News)
- Sriyani Hulugalle’s ‘Shadows Of Hantana’: A Romantic Experience For Readers (Category: Breaking News)
- Nandasena Sri Lanka’s Jekyll And Hyde (Category: Breaking News)
- Nandasena Sri Lanka’s Jekyll And Hyde (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy In the common man’s belief, an intent-on-voting opinion poll, that too on phone with only around 500 samples is a not a good way to assess the mood of the voter in an election year. Yet, in the absence of any other bench-mark from the ground, something is better than nothing, especially […]
- Which bell, what cat, and how to tie it? (Category: Breaking News)
- National consensus on debt and economy, need of the hour (Category: Breaking News)
- The President is Gone, Long Live the President! (Category: Breaking News)
- Politics after the protests (Category: Breaking News)
Sujeeva Nivunhella reporting from London In a vibrant celebration of Sri Lankan theatrical heritage, the echoes of Sugathapala de Silva’s renowned 1960s stage play Bodingkarayo recently reverberated through the halls of the Winston Churchill Theatre in Ruislip, London. The curtains rose once again, but this time under the expert guidance of veteran film star Gamini […]
- Malwatte chapter appoints Chief Sanghanayaka of England (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s most beautiful train journey (Category: Breaking News)
- Young Sri Lankan sensation leads Christmas carol after King’s message (Category: Breaking News)
- Book launch (Category: Breaking News)
Australian Police are pushing for an apprehended violence order to be taken out against a Sri Lankan cricket star despite him being cleared of sexually assaulting a woman at her Sydney home. Danushka Gunathilaka, 32, was finally allowed to leave Australia in October after about 10 months on bail after he was acquitted following a […]
- Australian Police accused of being unreasonable in Danushka Gunathilaka case (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka to sue Australian authorities (Category: Breaking News)
- Australian woman ‘felt fearful’ for her life during alleged rape by Danushka (Category: Breaking News)
- Police ‘unreasonable’ to charge Danushka Gunathilaka with stealthing: Australian court (Category: Breaking News)
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