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[…]The post Arrest Of Stand-Up Comedian Natasha: ICCPR Act & Shrinking Space For Dissent appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Weaponising Of The Law (Category: Breaking News)
- Hate Speech: The Real “Legal Black Hole” In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Take Immediate Steps To Repeal Online Safety Act: CPA (Category: Breaking News)
- Sepal’s Case Raises Questions On Fair Applicability Of Anti-Hate Laws! (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Sinhala Colonisation Of Ancient Tamil Hindu Sites & The Importance Of Muslim, Christian, Hindu Unity appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- When I Come Out With The Truth, You Say I Am Hurting The Sinhala-Buddhists (Category: Breaking News)
- Is Sri Lanka An Ethnocracy? (Category: Breaking News)
- The TGTE; Past, Present & Future (Category: Breaking News)
- Would Voting For A Tamil Presidential Candidate Polarize The Tamils? (Category: Breaking News)
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena addressed a large forum of Thai businessmen, industrialists and entrepreneurs and urged them to invest in Sri Lanka. He pointed out that they could take advantage of tax rebates and access to many markets through Free Trade Agreements to sell their products if they invest in Sri Lanka.
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation and Lanka IOC have announced that their retail fuel price will be revised from midnight today (31) Accordingly the new retail price of fuel (per liter) will be, Octane 92 petrol – Rs. 318 Octane 95 petrol – Rs. 385 Lanka Super Diesel – Rs. 340 Lanka Kerosene – Rs. 245 […]
- CEYPETCO revise fuel prices from midnight today (Category: Breaking News)
- Fuel prices revised (Category: Breaking News)
- Fuel prices reduced in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- CPC, LIOC and Sinopec increase fuel prices (Category: Breaking News)
A gazette notification has been issued bringing several state-owned institutions including the Colombo Lotus Tower Management Company, Sri Lanka Cement Corporation, State Engineering Corporation, Sri Lanka Telecom and its subsidiaries
The Sri Lankan premier is in Thailand to attend the two-day celebrations marking Vesak or Visakha Bucha in Thai, which commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha.
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena who is on a three day visit to Thailand to attend the United Nations Vesak Day celebrations, held extensive discussions with Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha on strengthening bilateral relations and trade ties between the two countries. Sri Lanka and Thailand have a strong cultural and religious bond because of their […]
- Travel Ban (Category: Business)
- Clamp Down (Category: Business)
- Auto Plant (Category: Business)
- Rate Hike (Category: Business)
By Easwaran Rutnam in Adelaide The Police in Adelaide are analyzing CCTV footage of a theft at a Sri Lankan Buddhist temple in Adelaide. President of the Management Committee of the temple, Duminda Kottahachchi, told Colombo Gazette that the Police had requested the original footage from the CCTV cameras. He said that the robber had […]
- CCTV images of Pennington robber (Category: South Australia)
- CCTV to catch tree vandals (Category: South Australia)
- CCTV no deterrent to seasoned burglar (Category: Breaking News)
- CCTV just 'not enough' (Category: Australia, Queensland)
Sri Lanka and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have looked at strengthening financial governance in Sri Lanka. State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe had talks with the Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, Kenji Okamura. “It was a great pleasure to meet IMF DMD HE Kenji Okamura. Discussed the progress of the EFF programme, challenges […]
- IMF does not support providing subsidies to everyone in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- World Bank, IMF, Sri Lanka discuss restructuring balance sheets of CEB (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Executive Board approves bailout package for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF holds talks with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka s key inflation rate eased to 25.2% in May from 35.3% in April, the statistics department said on Wednesday, reducing some stress on the crisis-hit economy. MP
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has requested the Attorney General to consider instituting criminal proceedings against eight pyramid-type prohibited schemes operating in Sri Lanka.The post Sri Lanka’s Central Bank warns general public over 8 pyramid-type schemes appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Live Updates - Sri Lanka News.
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka warns general public over pyramid-type schemes in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- CBSL to take legal action on pyramid-type schemes (Category: Breaking News)
- CBSL warns of pyramid schemes, deems any involvement a punishable offence (Category: Breaking News)
- CBSL warns general public over pyramid-type schemes in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the Ministry of Power and Energy in Sri Lanka had talks on restructuring the balance sheets of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB). Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said that World Bank experts will work with the CEB and the IMF to provide advice and options […]
- CEB to issue paperless bills and receipts from January (Category: Breaking News)
- CEB loss for 2023 estimated at Rs. 33 billion (Category: Breaking News)
- Electricity tariffs to be reduced significantly (Category: Breaking News)
- Electricity tariffs to be revised in January (Category: Breaking News)
The assistance of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has been sought for Sri Lanka’s upcountry. A discussion was held today on the advancement of education, health, and technology in the upcountry through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, one of the top humanitarian organizations in the world. The discussion took place under the direction […]
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to support Sri Lankan President’s Office (Category: Breaking News)
- Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation delegation meets Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary (Category: Breaking News)
- Bill Gates to deepen engagement with Sri Lanka through BMGF (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe meets Bill Gates (Category: Breaking News)
China is keen to explore opportunities to strengthen its bilateral relations with Sri Lanka. President Ranil Wickremesinghe received a courtesy call by Sun Weidong, the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs from the People’s Republic of China. The meeting took place at the Presidential Secretariat and was attended by officials from both nations, the President’s Media […]
- Emirates to promote Sri Lanka as ideal destination for travellers (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan reiterates conditions to resume stalled projects in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Students visit President’s House one year after it was stormed (Category: Breaking News)
- India continues to top number of visitors to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
British actor and stand-up comedian Ricky Gervais took on former Sri Lankan Minister Navin Dissanayake over the use of religion in stand-up comedy. Dissanayake tweeted saying stand-up comedy is a part of free speech in any democracy but cannot be enjoyed at the expense of hurting the religious feelings of others. “Stand-up comedy is a […]
- Stand-up comedian Nathasha Edirisooriya arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- Nathasha Edirisooriya remanded further, Bruno granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
- Colombo High Court grants bail to Nathasha Edirisooriya (Category: Breaking News)
- YouTube channel owner remanded over Nathasha’s comments (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka s High Commissioner in Kenya, Kana Kananathan has attended the swearing-in ceremony of Nigeria s newly elected President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday (29 May).
After topping global currency rankings this year, analysts are predicting tough times ahead for the Sri Lankan rupee as the government eases import restrictions and debt repayments loom.
Sri Lanka plans to start direct flights between Colombo and the Turkish city Istanbul, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Aviation said in a statement on Tuesday.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has emphasized the importance of continuing the government s efforts to modernize the agricultural sector, improve nutrition, address climate change, and enhance financial security during a meeting focused on the digitization of data in Sri Lanka s agricultural sector.
The Ministry of Power and Energy today (31 May) signed an agreement with the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT) to develop the first floating solar project in Sri Lanka.
A meeting took place at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (30) between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and representatives from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The primary focus of the discussion was the digitization of data in Sri Lanka's agricultural sector.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe received a courtesy call by Sun Weidong, the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs from the People's Republic of China. The meeting took place at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (30) and was attended by officials from both nations.
The events relating to the recent arrest of a ‘stand-up comedian’ who is allegedly to have insulted the Buddha and Buddhism can be taken as a true reflection of how confused the Sri Lankan society is when it comes to the adoption of religion and law-and-order in their true meaning. There is absolutely no argument […]
- Self-proclaimed Vishwa Buddha remanded further (Category: Breaking News)
- Vishwa Buddha further remanded on another pending case (Category: Breaking News)
- Pastor Jerome Saga: Buddhist perspective (Category: Breaking News)
- Suspect arrested for vandalizing Buddha statue in Mawanella (Category: Breaking News)
The Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kemji Okamura, has expressed his appreciation towards Sri Lanka s progress in its ongoing economic reforms, and has emphasised that the IMF is looking forward to further strengthen its ties with Sri Lanka.
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says it has conducted investigations into several institutions to ascertain whether they have conducted schemes prohibited in terms of the Banking Act, based on some complaints received by the CBSL.
- Poor Target (Category: Business)
- CBSL issues special notice to public on get rich quick schemes (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka`s Central Bank unaware of millions of Swiss francs deposited in Swiss accounts (Category: Breaking News)
- Water Losses (Category: Business)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe received a courtesy call by Sun Weidong, the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs from the People’s Republic of China. The meeting took place at the Presidential Secretariat on Tuesday (30) and was attended by officials from both nations. During the discussions, Vice Minister Sun Weidong reiterated China’s steadfast support for Sri Lanka […]
The Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera during an official visit to India, was the Chief Guest at the passing out parade held at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala on 27th May 2023. The dignified naval ceremony saw the passing out of 102 Midshipmen (including 03 Sri Lankan, 01 Bangladesh and […]
- Rights to a WallStreetBets/GameStop movie have already been sold - CNET (Category: Technology)
- Failed love affair the cause of Tragedy (Category: Breaking News)
- Four Indian ships arrive in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera takes over as Navy Commander (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has received a courtesy call from Sun Weidong, the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs from the People’s Republic of China.The post Chinese reaffirms support for Sri Lanka’s economic recovery appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Live Updates - Sri Lanka News.
- Sri Lanka to receive another stock of essential medicines from China (Category: Breaking News)
- Some Sri Lanka creditors seeking debt restructuring deal without China (Category: Breaking News)
- China continuously encouraged IMF to support Sri Lanka – Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- China says ready to support Sri Lanka to overcome Economic Crisis (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has received a courtesy call from Sun Weidong, the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs from the People s Republic of China.
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