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Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunthilaka, who has been stranded in Australia for more than eight months, will be allowed to travel domestically after his bail conditions were eased on Tuesday (August 08).The post Danushka Gunathilaka’s bail conditions eased appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Trial of rape-accused Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka hit by delay (Category: Breaking News)
- Sexual assault case against cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka adjourned for evidence to be collated (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka allowed back on social media after court ruling (Category: Breaking News)
- Sexual assault trial against Danushka Gunathilaka hit by delay (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The Rooster Coop & Its Impact On Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- The Police & Aragalaya Activists In A Time Of Social Upheaval (Category: Breaking News)
- Beneath The Skin Deep Liberalism Lies Cancerous Caste Prejudices (Category: Breaking News)
- The Tamil Nadu Factor (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Connectivity Or Captivity? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- IMF Economics & 13A Politics: Recipe For Unrest (Category: Breaking News)
- Diaspora Tamils & 13A (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi-Wickremesinghe Tamil Drama (Category: Breaking News)
- Saffron Army & RW’s Political Calculations (Category: Breaking News)
Colombo Strikers are all set for their third match in the Lanka Premier League, where they will be facing Dambulla Aura at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The team from Colombo came out victorious in their last encounter against B-Love Kandy by 27 runs, owing to a strong all-round performance. Having lost their first match against […]
- Match fees of Sri Lanka Women’s cricket team increased (Category: Breaking News)
- Colombo strikers announce Simon Helmot as head coach for LPL 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Colombo Strikers unveil jersey for Lanka Premier League 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Pricing formula for water from December (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Hero Syndrome & Unlawful Acts: Politicians In The Fantasyland Of Omnipotence appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Don’t Shoot The Messenger: Commissions, An “Open Sesame” (Category: Breaking News)
- Fear Corrupts Politicians: Time To Repeal Custom-Made Laws (Category: Breaking News)
- Naked King & The Crumbling State: Seven Decades Of Fake Saviours (Category: Breaking News)
- Failed Economy: Bribery & Corruption To Maintain Power (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s all-party meet on return from India, purportedly to discuss power-devolution under 13-A ended up as anticipated. Different people were talking different things, and Wickremesinghe ended it all rather abruptly as he had done in the case of the pre-visit talks with Tamil MPs, on the very same subject. […]
- President calls for a fresh start to create a brighter future for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka gets tips on good governance from India (Category: Breaking News)
- Indo-Lanka FTA to be upgraded to ETCA (Category: Breaking News)
- President to hold talks with Japanese PM in Tokyo (Category: Breaking News)
In a momentous stride towards redefining travel experiences, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Sri Lanka’s leading hospitality chain and Mintpay, the Country’s first Buy Now Pay Later platform, proudly announce their strategic partnership. This collaboration establishes Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts as the first-ever hospitality chain to team up with Mintpay, creating a powerful synergy targete...
- Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts Embarks on Culinary Extravaganza with Gary Mehigan in Partnership with... (Category: Breaking News)
- Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts signs MoU with Vocational Training Authority (Category: Breaking News)
- Kamal Munasinghe recognised as Hospitality Sector Business Leader of the Year 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Stars to attend Mrs. India Inc Season 4 in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
A Sydney judge has questioned the “focused” media attention on Sri Lankan cricket star Danushka Gunathilaka as he prepares to face a trial over allegations he raped a woman after an international sports event. Danushka Gunathilaka appeared in Sydney Downing Centre District Court on Monday wearing a crisp white jacket and black pants as he […]
- Danushka Gunathilaka accused of raping woman in Sydney seeks no-jury trial (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka to stand trial for sexual assault (Category: Breaking News)
- Australian Police pushing for court order on Danushka Gunathilaka (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka leaves Sydney after being cleared of rape (Category: Breaking News)
by Rex Clementine At times you wonder whether the reason for our cricket to suffer setbacks is lack of talent or poor man management. Take the case of Pathum Nissanka. He scores a Test hundred on debut, that too overseas and has notched up five more half-centuries in nine Tests and then was sidelined fearing […]
- Sri Lanka retain Wellalage in Test squad (Category: Breaking News)
- Pathum Nissanka tests positive for Covid-19 (Category: Breaking News)
- Lahiru Kumara – handle with care (Category: Breaking News)
- Afghanistan bowl first in second T-20 International (Category: Breaking News)
(Excerpted from volume ii of the Sarath Amunugama autobiography) During one of my visits to Colombo I got a call to see the President at ‘Breamar’. Gamini Dissanayake had told him of my friendship with Parathasarathy and he wanted me to help him repair the damage done to their friendship due to the abuse heaped […]
- No deal yet on Singapore GP renewal (Category: Business)
- Organisers predict Indian GP sellout (Category: Business)
- Perez shines in unpredictable Malaysian GP (Category: Business)
- Australian GP hails more competitive season (Category: Business)
A top Sri Lankan athlete who set national records in the pole vault has been working as a housemaid in Dubai to help support her family at home. For the last year Sachini Perera, 24, has put her athletics dreams on hold when Sri Lanka’s currency crisis and soaring medical bills made it difficult for […]
- Sri Lanka s Vaulting Queen works as Dubai housemaid to support family at home (Category: Breaking News)
- Daughter of Sri Lankan immigrants wins Australia’s biggest literary prize (Category: Breaking News)
- UN Resident Coordinator and Ranil discuss human rights (Category: Breaking News)
- Thai King makes donation to rehabilitate elephant mistreated in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post A Tribute To Late Merril J Fernando appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- New Tax Policies Must Be Complemented With Expenditure Rationalization To Ensure Social Protection (Category: Breaking News)
- Just Rewards For Hard Work (Category: Breaking News)
- Lasantha Wickrematunge’s Assassination: Empty Promises Of Accountability (Category: Breaking News)
- A Colossal Fall Of A Colossus (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Economic Reforms, Corruption & Reconciliation appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Why The Shock Over IMF’s Diagnostic Report? (Category: Breaking News)
- Political Buddhism & Corruption: The Unholy Twins (Category: Breaking News)
- RW, IMF & The Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Economy, Easter Phoenix & Politics (Category: Breaking News)
Targeted opening of Cinnamon Life Hotel and Mall expected to bode well for JKH Leisure business By Sanath Nanayakkare John Keells PLC is expected to recover from some of of its downbeat numbers with the overall pickup in the economy, according to a Review issued by First Capital Research, based on information in the public […]
- Healthcare, Consumer and Agri propel Sunshine Holdings’ strong FY23 performance (Category: Breaking News)
- SL has fifth highest food price inflation in world (Category: Breaking News)
- Fitch affirms JKH at ‘AAA’ (Category: Business)
- JKH hopes to soon finalize gaming deal for Cinnamon Life (Category: Breaking News)
Tuesday 18th July, 2023 Much is being talked about the need to eliminate bribery and corruption in Sri Lanka, where these twin evils have become institutionalised. The government and the Opposition are vowing to get tough with the corrupt as if their own members were paragons of virtue! They are making some anti-corruption laws on […]
- Japan to provide anti-corruption policy support for SL to promote economic governance (Category: Breaking News)
- Nuwan Zoysa found guilty under ICC Anti-Corruption Code (Category: Breaking News)
- Nuwan Zoysa found guilty under ICC Anti-Corruption Code (Category: Breaking News)
- Nuwan Zoysa found guilty under ICC Anti-Corruption Code (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka claimed 4th place with eight medals in the Asian Athletics Championships 2023 held in Bangkok, Thailand.The post Sri Lanka claimed 4th place with 8 medals at Asian Athletics Championships 2023 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- 4th SAARC Business Leaders Conclave in Kathmandu concludes (Category: Business)
- LPL 4th Edition Opens Player Registration for Overseas Players! (Category: Sports)
- 4th Day Of Level 3 Coaching Course Highlights (Category: Sports)
- IMF approve the 4th tranche (Category: Breaking News)
Major General Sanjaya Wanasinghe has been appointed as the new Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army.The post Sri Lanka Army appoints Major General Sanjaya Wanasinghe as new Chief of Staff appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka Army appoints new Chief of Staff (Category: Breaking News)
- New Army Chief of Staff named disregarding Court of Appeal intervention (Category: Breaking News)
- New Chief of Staff appointed to Sri Lanka Army (Category: Breaking News)
- New Chief of Staff appointed to Sri Lanka Army (Category: Breaking News)
Hollywood actors are striking for the first time in 43 years, bringing the American movie and television business to a halt, partly over fears about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI). The Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) actors’ union failed to reach an agreement in the US for better protections against AI for its members – […]
- Prince Harry makes sensational claims in memoir Spare (Category: Breaking News)
- US imposes Covid testing for visitors from China (Category: Breaking News)
- Protesters among prisoners pardoned by Iran leader (Category: Breaking News)
- Nearly 40 pupils killed by militants in Uganda school attack (Category: Breaking News)
Through the eyes of Sena Thoradeniya: Sena Thoradeniya discussed successful US operations here taking into similar interventions in the past and present. The examination of the Egyptian and Iranian scenarios is surely useful. Those genuinely concerned about what went wrong for Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who didn’t really receive the backing of any section of the international […]
- US hand in GR’s ouster: Speaker finally confirms allegations (Category: Breaking News)
- Gotabaya: Only Ranil could have restored law and order (Category: Breaking News)
- CP Chief calls for re-alignment of political forces to thwart Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- Ex-SLAF officer sheds light on developments leading to Aragalaya (Category: Breaking News)
Union Assurance, the #1 Bancassurance provider in Sri Lanka, recently hosted the Bancassurance Super League 2023, a dynamic event aimed at improving employee engagement and nurturing a positive workplace culture that promotes camaraderie and fun. The event, held at the Thurstan College Cricket Grounds on June 10th, saw energetic participation from the teams representing all […]
- Union Assurance Rewards ‘First Class Excellence’ at Bancassurance Awards (Category: Breaking News)
- Union Assurance rewards top Bancassurance performers in Seylan Bank (Category: Breaking News)
- Union Assurance Celebrates Spectacular Year with Commercial Bank Partnership (Category: Breaking News)
- Union Assurance Enters into Strategic Bancassurance Partnership with Standard Chartered (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Cricketer Wanindu Hasaranga has been awarded the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for June, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced.The post Wanindu Hasaranga wins ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for June appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Wanindu named ICC Men s Player of the Month for June 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka star Hasaranga reprimanded for breach during World Cup qualifier (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC Men’s Player of the Month for June 2023 revealed (Category: Sports)
- Kamindu Mendis named ICC Players of the Month (Category: Breaking News)
A number of Sri Lankan players, including Wanindu Hasaranga and Matheesha Pathirana, have been retained for the DP World ILT20 Season 2 which begins in Dubai in the second week of January 2024. DP World ILT20 Season 2 is all set to provide enthralling cricket action for a second successive season with the six participating […]
- UAE cricketers eager to play with Wanindu in DP World ILT20 (Category: Breaking News)
- UAE’s International League T20 locked-in for January-February 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Five-wicket Hasaranga leads Sri Lanka to rout of Oman (Category: Breaking News)
- ILT20 brings ‘Smartball’s’ ‘Smarter Play’ technology to its inaugural tournament (Category: Breaking News)
by Sanath Nanayakkare Tourism State Minister Diana Gamage said in Colombo last week that Miss World Tourism 2023 which would take place in Sri Lanka from July 20th to 30th would get participants from 40 countries, some of whom have little awareness about the country and would never visit it if not for the upcoming […]
- Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau Chairman elected as Vice Chair of UNWTO (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to host UNWTO meetings (Category: Breaking News)
- Helping Hand (Category: Business)
- Browns Hotels & Resorts celebrates World Tourism Day with an insightful forum (Category: Breaking News)
A heavy presence of security forces personnel is observed in the Ambalangoda, Ahungalla and Meetiyagoda police areas, Ada Derana learns.
Friday 7th July, 2023 A Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) has been set up to probe how the country became bankrupt. SLPP General Secretary and MP Sagara Kariyawasam, of all people, has been appointed its chairman! The Opposition yesterday let out a howl of protests, in Parliament, against Kariyawasam’s appointment, claiming that his party was responsible […]
- Parliament divided over PSC probe on Siyatha (Category: Breaking News)
- Speaker’s claims: Probe needed (Category: Breaking News)
- Probe into country’s bankruptcy: Ex-COPE Chief going ahead with own inquiry (Category: Breaking News)
- Government says committed to probe (Category: Breaking News)
We women particularly mourn the death of a beautiful young mother dying in childbirth at the Peradeniya Teaching Hospital due to being given substandard or death dealing medicine. In Peradeniya again, a school principal lost her life due to the injection given her. When media consulted Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and the high-ups in the […]
- Health Minister says not ready to step down due to demands of a few (Category: Breaking News)
- Drug shortage will be resolved in first quarter of this year  Health Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Four Sri Pada pilgrims die of suspected food poisoning; ten other victims hospitalised (Category: Breaking News)
- Mental hospital affected by shortage of staff (Category: Breaking News)
Netherlands have qualified for the ODI World Cup in India later this year after beating Scotland in Bulawayo by six wickets. They sealed qualification with a stunning win spearheaded by Bas de Leede, who smashed 123 off 92 balls, to take the team to the 50-over World Cup for the first time since 2011. It […]
- Spain lift FIFA World Cup scoring during extra time (Category: Breaking News)
- Dutch masters kick up passions (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Spain Wins the World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka punish Netherlands (Category: Breaking News)
The fourth season of the Lanka Premier League is all set to start from July 30 and continue till August 21 and Star Sports has secured the television media rights for the upcoming edition. Star Sports will be the tournament’s official broadcaster in India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, and the MENA (Middle […]
- Sports Minister says LPL is illegal (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka Premier League to take place in July-August (Category: Breaking News)
- Situation in Sri Lanka forces postponement of LPL (Category: Breaking News)
- President snubs Sports Minister and attends LPL (Category: Breaking News)
Police have apprehended three persons in possession of 115 grams of a narcotic drug called Mephedrone (4-MMC), Ada Derana reporter said.
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu has been rewarded for her superb recent form by becoming the new No.1 ranked batter on the latest MRF Tyres ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings. Athapaththu claims top billing from Australia opener Beth Mooney on the back of her excellent series against New Zealand that netted a total of 248 […]
- Chamari Athapaththu tops ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings (Category: Breaking News)
- Warriorz name Athapaththu as Bell’s replacement for WPL 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka captain quashes retirement speculation (Category: Breaking News)
- Chamari Athapaththu back atop ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings (Category: Breaking News)
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