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[…]The post Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Promises: The Parrot That Waited In Vain For The Fruit To Ripen appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe participating in the “What’s New” dialogue on legal reforms with young legal professionals at a workshop held at the Presidential Secretariat.on Tuesday (28) reiterated that none of the candidates aspiring to run in the presidential election have announced their intention to abolish the executive powers associated with the position. Elaborating further the […]
State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says that five companies have been identified for illegally importing gold to Sri Lanka during the year and a fine of Rs. 1,243 million has been imposed on those companies.
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Ali Sabry and Russian Ambassador Levan S Dzhagaryan had talks, Wednesday, related to Sri Lankans engaged in the Russia – Ukraine conflict. The meeting was subsequent to the previous meeting held with the Russian Ambassador on 07 May 2024, the Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry said. The Minister of Foreign Affairs informed […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe says the Executive Presidency was useful during the war and the ‘Aragalaya’ protests. He said that the Executive Presidency has its positives and negatives. “The presence of the executive powers was crucial in maintaining stability during the ‘Aragalaya’. This was evident when there was no clear successor for the premiership. On a […]
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena insisted that there has not been any discussion in the Government on postponing the Presidential elections. The Prime Minister told reporters that an irresponsible statement had been made on a matter that was never discussed in the Government. United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara had proposed postponing the […]
Sri Lanka is studying South Australia’s energy transition policy, which looks at net-zero emissions by 2050. President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that Sri Lanka needs to decide if it requires energy transition legislation. “Some countries have energy transition legislation. We have also looked at that. We have looked at some areas such as South Australia. It […]
Dr. Punsara Amarasinghe, a lecturer at Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and has now been released on bail by the Fort Magistrate’s Court.The post Dr. Punsara Amarasinghe released on bail after arrest over ISIS remarks appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Russia will now require clearance from Sri Lanka’s Defence Ministry for visit visas of ex-servicemen, says Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ali Sabry.The post Russia now requires Sri Lanka Defence Ministry clearance for ex-servicemen visit visas appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
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Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe confirmed that the presidential election will definitely take place in the future and that funds have already been allocated for it.The post Sri Lanka President confirms upcoming Election and Power Decentralization plans appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie J. Chung, has met with the members of Sri Lanka s Election Commission including its chairman, Mr. R. M. A. L. Rathnayake.
Russia will now require Sri Lanka s Defence Ministry clearance for visit visas of ex-servicemen, says Foreign Minister Ali Sabry.
The United Nations is funding a disability inclusion initiative in Sri Lanka. Through the United Nations Partnership on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNPRPD) Fund, the United Nations in Sri Lanka is implementing an initiative at a national level, with technical lead the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka. The UNPRPD project […]
Hemas Consumer Brands, a pioneering force in the consumer goods sector, maintains its forefront position in promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility throughout Sri Lanka. Through a series of innovative endeavours and strategic partnerships, the company is actively advancing towards a more eco-friendly and sustainable future. At the core of these efforts lies the company’s Gr...
The United States and Sri Lanka’s Election Commission discussed the importance of free and fair elections. The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, met members of Sri Lanka’s Election Commission in Colombo. Appreciated meeting with the Election Commission to hear about plans for elections and upholding a transparent process. As Sri Lanka, the U.S., […]
The Colombo District Court today further extended its enjoining order, which prevents former President Maithripala Sirisena from functioning as the chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), until June 12.The post Court extends injunction against Maithripala Sirisena’s SLFP chairmanship appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has called on all stakeholders, including private sector investors, to support and develop a long-term plan for advancing Sri Lanka s energy sector transformation and promoting green growth efforts.
The Colombo District Court has extended the interim injunction issued preventing former President Maithripala Sirisena from functioning as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), until June 12.
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment, Manusha Nanayakkara, announced that the cabinet has approved a proposal to provide social security benefits to all workers aged 55 and above in various industries.The post Sri Lanka to provide Social Security Benefits for All Workers aged 55 and above appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) is preparing to visit Sri Lanka to further investigate the arrest of four ISIS terrorists at Ahmedabad airport.
State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon emphasized the importance of safeguarding school children's safety, particularly during weather-related emergencies, at a media discussion held at the Disaster Management Centre in Colombo on Tuesday (May 28).The post Ensuring school children’s safety a top priority: State Minister of Defence appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking New...
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) is preparing to visit Sri Lanka to further investigate the arrest of four ISIS terrorists at Ahmedabad airport. This development comes as Sri Lankan police have detained two individuals related to the case, while a third suspect, Osmond Gerrard, remains at large. Sri Lanka has declared Gerrard wanted and announced […]
Amidst on-arrival visa controversy Amidst an on-arrival visa scam, Sri Lanka has held discussions with Singapore regarding the upgrading of the country’s immigration and emigration system The Foreign Ministry has said, “The High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Singapore Senarath Dissanayake met a team of officials from the Immigration Checkpoint Authority (ICA) of Singapore at […]
Lankan soldiers of fortune ‘trapped’ on Russia-Ukrainian front: By Shamindra Ferdinando A high level delegation that included Secretary Defence Gen. (retd.) Kamal Gunaratne is yet to leave for Moscow two weeks after the government announced the move in response to growing reports of ex-Sri Lankan military personnel taking up assignments with the Russian military. State […]
Vote on Economic Transformation Bill acid test for SLPP group – Prof. Peiris By Shamindra Ferdinando The Opposition has questioned President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s recently concluded visit to the Northern Province, where he declared open a new hospital and university facilities, etc., as part of his Presidential Poll campaign. Prof. G. L. Peiris raised the latest […]
Wednesday 29th May, 2024 The rewards of political power are not limited to status and privilege, especially in the developing world, where they include financial benefits, perks and privileges, and even impunity. They are among the main drivers in Sri Lankan politics, where self-seeking opportunists outnumber those with a genuine desire to serve the public. […]
by Rex Clementine You’ve got to appreciate the frankness with which Upul Tharanga has gone about his business as Chairman of Selectors. The clarity the former captain has shown had it been followed by his predecessors, Sri Lanka wouldn’t have got knocked out of next year’s Champions Trophy. One question that everyone seemed to be […]