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In the sleepy, verdant village of Ambagaswewa, in the Polonnaruwa district of Sri Lanka’s North Central province, 63-year-old TMH Gamini Sunil Thennakoon’s life is peaceful for the most part. On the brink of retirement, he still spends most days out working his rice paddies but is also content spending his days playing with his grandchildren […]
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Efforts to attract international players to invest in Sri Lanka’s Oil and Gas exploration in the Mannar Basin have once again been gridlocked by legal challenges in the Court of Appeal. A statement noted that Sri Lanka’s efforts to attract and leverage international investment into exploration and commercialisation two blocks adding to over 5,000 square […]
- Sri Lankan Oil and Gas exploration grinds to a standstill amid protracted legal battle (Category: Breaking News)
- SL to offer tenders for oil exploration in 5 blocks: Premajayantha (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to auction more oil blocks in Mannar Basin (Category: Breaking News)
- All eyes on Cairn's next gas well, Sri Lanka says (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Sri Lanka’s Political Landscape: Navigating A Tripartite Contest appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- May Day Music Miscellany: Contest Between The SJB & The NPP & The UNP-SLPP Dilemma (Category: Breaking News)
- Feminist Revolt & Masculinity Pitfalls In The Bolshevik Camp: Sri Lanka’s Election Prelude (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP: From Idealism Of Anti-Indianism To Pragmatic Realism(?) (Category: Breaking News)
- The Deciding Factor In Sri Lanka’s Election Debate: Policy Or Public Frustration? (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post From Absurdities To Atrocities, Again? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
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Sri Lanka’s efforts to attract and leverage international investment into exploration and commercialisation of two blocks adding to over 5,000 square kilometers with potential oil and gas resources in the Mannar Basin have once again been gridlocked by legal challenges in the Court of Appeal. According to the latest developments in the CA (Writ) Application […]
- Tenders for Oil Exploration (Category: Breaking News)
- SL to offer tenders for oil exploration in 5 blocks: Premajayantha (Category: Breaking News)
- Mannar basin now on major oil radar (Category: Breaking News)
- Legal battle brings Sri Lankan oil and gas exploration to standstill (Category: Breaking News)
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa is to visit Sri Lanka this week, the Japanese Foreign Ministry announced. According to the Kathmandu Post, Kamikawa will arrive in Kathmandu on May 4 via Sri Lanka on a two-day Nepal visit. Japan has established a deep relationship of trust with both Sri Lanka and Nepal based on long […]
- Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa Holds Talks with Sri Lankan President (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese FM Yoko Kamikawa arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese Foreign Minister on two-day visit to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese Foreign Minister on two-day visit to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post American Chaos, Modi’s Heatwave & Ranil As Common Government Candidate appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Destination Delhi: Roving President’s Next Port Of Call (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s Election Timetable & Sri Lanka’s Deadlock Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Western Discontents, Modi’s New India, And Sri Lankan Anniversaries (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran-Israeli Tit For Tat, India’s Vote Marathon & Lanka’s Long Election Eve (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post A Season Of Fun & Frolic; Every Pantaloon Is Running Loose appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Challenges In The Forthcoming Presidential Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- May Day Politics: A Pregame To Presidential Election (Category: Breaking News)
- The 2024 Presidential Election (Category: Breaking News)
- Myths & Delusions Of IHP’s ‘Sri Lanka Opinion Tracker Survey’ (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Debate Between Presidential Candidates First: A Point Of View appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Reform Prospects: Missing Middle, Last Chance, Aragalaya-2? (Category: Breaking News)
- Restoring Parliamentary Government (Category: Breaking News)
- Election Year Road Map For Constitutional Reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- Electing A New Parliament & Ending The Old Presidency (Category: Breaking News)
Reuters says that Sri Lanka has decided to transfer management of its $209 million Chinese-funded airport to two companies from India and Russia, according to a statement from the cabinet on Friday.The post Sri Lanka turns to Indian and Russian companies to manage Chinese-funded Airport appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- 03/12/2010 14:45 INDIA – CHINA – SRI LANKA Chinese aid to Sri Lanka could lead to conflict (AsiaNe (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka: Chinese companies begin road extension work in Jaffna (Category: Breaking News)
- Rock slows Sri Lanka port project (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka pins hopes on China-funded port (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Wither The Muslim Parties appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Saboteurs Of System Change (Category: Breaking News)
- Politics Behind A Politician’s Gold (Category: Breaking News)
- Muslim Politics & National Crises (Category: Breaking News)
- Politics Of Easter Investigation In A Wriggling Economy (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Devolution & The Coming Elections appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Implementing 13A: Countering The ‘Separatist’ Bogey (Category: Breaking News)
- 1983: It Haunts Us Still! (Category: Breaking News)
- Abolition Of The Provincial Councils System: Reply To Milinda Moragoda’s Utterance (Category: Breaking News)
- Government Of The Sinhalese, By The Sinhalese & For The Sinhalese (Category: Breaking News)
Electricity trade unions have announced plans to pursue legal action against the Sri Lanka Electricity Bill, which was presented in Parliament on Thursday (April 25).The post Electricity trade unions to take legal action against Sri Lanka Electricity Bill appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Legal action on private pension (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka power sector trade unionists accuse authorities of suppressing workers (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka's Electricity Board employees to report sick on August 03 (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. pay hike rejected by workers (Category: Breaking News)
Handunetti says accusers must have their heads examined By Shamindra Ferdinando Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday (24) confirmed that an abortive attempt was made on his life at Galle Face on the afternoon of May 09, 2022 in the wake of the attack by SLPP goons on those who had barricaded themselves […]
- Talks underway with dissident SLPPers: Chief Opp. Whip (Category: Breaking News)
- NFF accuses SLPP of causing irreversible damage to COPE (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB declares Sajith’s candidature; SLPP dissidents to field Dullas (Category: Breaking News)
- MP Navaratne denies switching allegiance to Sajith (Category: Breaking News)
The stock market serves as a nexus where millions of buyers and sellers converge to engage in transactions. At its core, each transaction represents an agreement between a buyer and a seller, with the central element being the price. This price is not static; it fluctuates continuously, reflecting the equilibrium between supply and demand. The […]
- Should you invest in the stock market now? (Category: Breaking News)
- Insider trading: Good, bad or ugly? (Category: Business)
- Real potential of the Colombo stock market (Category: Business)
- MBSL expands investment management services on a regional level (Category: Business)
A Chinese Communist Party delegation including the Deputy Minister of the Department of the International Affairs of the Chinese Communist Party had talks with National Peoples’ Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The Chinese delegation consisted of Sun Haiyan, Deputy Minister of the Department of International Affairs of the Communist Party of China and member […]
- Chinese Communist Party delegation meets Anura Kumara (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP says world has changed and so has it (Category: Breaking News)
- Anura insists visit to India will not change party policy (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF tells NPP it was unaware of all-party meeting (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post An Oxygen Economy appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Forget The politicians & Their Bureaucrats, This Is Why We The Public, Need To Understand Climat... (Category: Breaking News)
- The Urgent & Critical Issues Related To Climate Change (Category: Breaking News)
- Of That Heavy Carbon Footprint (Category: Breaking News)
- Forget politicians and bureaucrats (Category: Breaking News)
A delegation, led by Sun Haiyan, Deputy Minister of the Department of International Affairs of the Chinese Communist Party, met with National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the JVP head office this morning (April 23).The post Chinese Communist Party delegation meets Anura Kumara appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Chinese delegations holds talks with Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- Anura Kumara meets India’s Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese Ambassador meets NPP Leader to discuss Economic and Political issues in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Anura Kumar meets India’s National Security Advisor (Category: Breaking News)
As the Maldives braces itself for the crucial parliamentary election on April 21, 2024, the political landscape is marred by allegations of corruption, cronyism, and abuse of power, particularly within the Progressive National Congress (PNC) led by President Mohamed Muizzu. The unfolding scenario casts a dark shadow over the nation’s democratic fabric as citizens grapple […]
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- PNC Championship Golf (Category: USA, South Dakota)
[…]The post Justice Does Not Require A Mandate But A New Government appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- A Warning To Be Heeded (Category: Breaking News)
- Accountability Issues & Human Rights Cannot Be Glossed Over (Category: Breaking News)
- Time For Truth Come Out (Category: Breaking News)
- Government Needs To Commit To More Than Commissions (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post A Tale Of Shifting Sentiments & Political Chess appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Elitism – A Hidden Downfall Factor (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP’s Visit To India & Learning From India’s Success (Category: Breaking News)
- The Driving Forces Behind NPP’s Popularity (Category: Breaking News)
- Is It Religious Extremism & Propagated For What? (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Ramayana Trail – The Sacred Mission appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- India and Sri Lanka begin joint work to establish land bridge (Category: Breaking News)
- India pledges wholehearted support for developing Ramayana Trail in SL (Category: Breaking News)
- India & Sri Lanka: Identifying New Opportunities & Forging New Bonds (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian travelers’ boycott of Maldives is helping Sri Lanka, says Tourism Minister (Category: Breaking News)
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s political party won 70 seats and secured a “super majority” in the parliamentary elections, seen as a strong endorsement of his pro-Beijing foreign policy, as both India and China closely watched the polls amidst regional power dynamics in the archipelago nation, preliminary results suggested on Monday. Muizzu-led People’s National Congre...
- Sri Lanka congratulates Maldives President and VP elect (Category: Breaking News)
- Clashes erupt among MPs in Maldives Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- India notes increase in investments in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Ballot boxes for Maldives’ polls to be placed in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Corruption In Sri Lanka – Some Random Reflections appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Restoring Parliamentary Government (Category: Breaking News)
- Are We Rotting Or Rotten? (Category: Breaking News)
- Moral Crisis Proving More Toxic Than The Economic Crisis! (Category: Breaking News)
- Calm Before The Storm! Aragalaya -’22 Has Rested Enough!!! (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? – Part II appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? – Part III (Category: Breaking News)
- Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? (Category: Breaking News)
- War On China? – V: A “Carnival” Of Quads (Category: Breaking News)
- Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping & Joe Biden (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe declared the government’s commitment to ensuring inclusivity in strengthening the country’s economy, prioritizing both economic growth and citizen welfare.The post Sri Lanka President initiates monthly rice distribution for low-income families appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Cabinet nod to provide rice to 2 million low-income families (Category: Breaking News)
- Every low-income family to receive free rice in April and May (Category: Breaking News)
- Government to provide 10 kg of rice to 2 million families (Category: Breaking News)
- President ensures all those in need will be included in paddy-purchase programme (Category: Breaking News)
By Norman Palihawadana Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith yesterday (21) said the leaders of all faiths had joined the Galle Face protest campaign, but the Catholics had been singled out for criticism. Declaring that the protest campaign had been fueled by the economic crisis, the Cardinal emphasised that justice was yet to be served […]
- Those who failed to prevent carnage going places -Cardinal (Category: Breaking News)
- Cardinal Ranjith s request to President Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- Easter attacks- Gotabaya responds to allegations made by Cardinal Ranjith (Category: Breaking News)
- Pope advises Cardinal not to let up on Easter issue (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Iran-Israeli Tit For Tat, India’s Vote Marathon & Lanka’s Long Election Eve appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Middle East on Edge, India’s Vote Marathon, and Lanka’s Long Election Eve (Category: Breaking News)
- American Chaos, Modi’s Heatwave & Ranil As Common Government Candidate (Category: Breaking News)
- The New Kurukshetra: BJP & Opposition Alliances For The 2024 Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Western Discontents, Modi’s New India, And Sri Lankan Anniversaries (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy Closer the presidential election gets, the more complex it is getting. Of course, it has always been the case, including the question if the parliamentary polls should precede presidential election. In the past, incumbent Presidents and their ruling coalition alone used to be pressured over the question but this time round, it […]
- Sajith has his job cut out (Category: Breaking News)
- Why Executive Presidency Will Remain (Category: Breaking News)
- Who Will Blink First, When, Why and How (Category: Breaking News)
- Why not simultaneous polls? (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Colonial Legacies: Cultural Imperialism & The Fracturing Of Ethnic Identities appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The ‘Flower Seller’ Video & Sri Lanka’s Youth: Unveiling The Challenges (Category: Breaking News)
- The Tamil Nadu Factor (Category: Breaking News)
- Sinhala-Buddhism & The Nation State Of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- The Lowly Sinhala Language In An Era Of Misguided Nationalism (Category: Breaking News)
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