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A Book Review: By Professor N.A.de S Amaratunga Publisher – Motilal Banarsidass International, Delhi Reviewed by Professor Chandima Wijebandara I was surprised, when I received this scholarly treatise on the controversies related to Buddhism, noticing that the writer was a professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. After reading it I am amazed at the skill […]
- Taking lid off Golden Bowl (Category: Breaking News)
- Sinhalese Society Through The Prism Of Religion: An Appreciation Of Gananath Obeyesekere’s Work ... (Category: Breaking News)
- On first reading Sir Edwin Arnold’s THE LIGHT OF ASIA (Category: Breaking News)
- Adikaram, a man like no other (Category: Breaking News)
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team will visit Colombo in a month s time for the first review on Sri Lanka s loan programme, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.
Sri Lanka has noted the importance of implementing International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in post-conflict situations. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Government of Sri Lanka co-hosted the 12th South Asia Conference on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) on the theme “Protection of Persons in Contemporary Armed Conflicts: IHL Before, During, and After Armed Conflict” [...
- Accountability for Violations of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in Counterinsurgency: The ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Commission of inquiry appointed to look into human rights IHL violations (Category: Breaking News)
- Commission of inquiry appointed to look into human rights IHL violations (Category: Breaking News)
- Commission of inquiry appointed to look into human rights IHL violations (Category: Breaking News)
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the combined proposal presented by the Minister of Mass Media and the Minister of Foreign Affairs to implement a communication program jointly by the two ministries to promote Sri Lanka’s national ambitions and international image.
The Cabinet of Ministers has given the nod to implement an integrated strategic communication program to promote Sri Lanka s national ambitions and international image.
Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga, one of the finest wrist spinners in the world, has announced his retirement from international Test cricket.The post Wanindu Hasaranga announces retirement from International Test Cricket appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Wanindu Hasaranga announces retirement from international Test cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- Wanindu Hasaranga Retires from Test Cricket (Category: Sports)
- Blow for Sri Lanka as Hasaranga is suspended for Bangladesh Tests (Category: Breaking News)
- “I don’t like to reply to social media comments” – Wanindu Hasaranga (Category: Sports)
Sri Lanka s Wanindu Hasaranga, one of the finest wrist spinners in the world, has announced his retirement from international Test cricket.
[…]The post Nation Cast Out Of Paradise Reemerges appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Worsening crisis gives rise to birthing of new nation (Category: Breaking News)
- Resisting Elections Will Worsen Dissent (Category: Breaking News)
- Change Flight From Stability With Stagnancy (Category: Breaking News)
- NPC demands higher wages for plantation workers (Category: Breaking News)
Dambulla Aura topped the points table of the 2023 edition of the Lanka Premier League when they defeated B-Love Kandy by 20 runs in the 19th match of the league played at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium on Monday (14). Dhananjaya de Silva was named player of the match for his 4-06 and two […]
- Kokua Line: Hawaii jobless looking for $300 plus-up, other federal aid extensions (Category: USA, Hawaii)
by Jehan Perera A little publicised march wended its way from Talaimannar in the north-west coast to Matale in the central hills. The march retraced the jungle track of 200 years ago that brought a flow of men and women in the tens of thousands from the south of India to work on the newly […]
- NPC demands higher wages for plantation workers (Category: Breaking News)
- Nation Cast Out Of Paradise Reemerges (Category: Breaking News)
- Two leaves and a bud: the history of Malaiyaham as pedagogy (Category: Breaking News)
- Mano Ganesan: ‘India has moral responsibility towards the Upcountry Tamils’ (Category: Breaking News)
India is hoping to strengthen trilateral cooperation with Japan and Sri Lanka, focusing on new avenues of collaboration while jointly working on debt restructuring for Colombo. Speaking at the India-Sri Lanka-Japan Trilateral Cooperation Event, co-hosted by NatStrat, VIF, Pathfinder, and CII, Puneet Agrawal in New Delhi, Joint Secretary of the Indian Ocean Region in the […]
- Sri Lanka, India Maldives to revive trilateral maritime security dialogue (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka, India Maldives to revive trilateral maritime security dialogue (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka, India Maldives to revive trilateral maritime security dialogue (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka, India Maldives to revive trilateral maritime security dialogue (Category: Breaking News)
Tuesday 15th August, 2023 The Professional Chef’s Association Sri Lanka (PCASL) made a fervent appeal over the weekend on behalf of everyone engaged in tourism. Pointing out that unfortunate instances abounded where foreign tourists faced exploitation at the hands of various persons, it stressed that the foreign guests helped boost the country’s economy and deserved […]
- Country attracts more than 800,000 tourists by 8 August (Category: Breaking News)
- 74,664 tourists arrive in Sri Lanka in first two weeks of Nov. (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bans transport of tourists by three wheeler taxis not licensed by Tourism Authority (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourist arrivals top 1.4 mn by third week of December (Category: Breaking News)
Measures have been taken to ease the security procedures at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, the Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka (AASL) reported.
The United Kingdom (UK) says it will work with Sri Lanka to restore debt sustainability. Acting High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to Sri Lanka, Mrs. Lisa Whanstall said that the United Kingdom is happy to support Sri Lanka through multilateral organizations such as the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the United Nations […]
- UK and Sri Lanka discuss need to enhance relations (Category: Breaking News)
- UK official sent to welcome Sri Lanka’s new top diplomat to UK (Category: Breaking News)
- Charitha to head Sri Lanka – German Parliamentary Friendship Association (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to send back another 82 containers with garbage to UK (Category: Breaking News)
Former top Google executive Mo Gawdat is to visit Sri Lanka during which he will discuss the future of AI. Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts will welcome Mo Gawdat, the former Chief Business Officer of Google [X], for a profound keynote discussion on the future of AI and organization happiness, at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo on 28 […]
- AI must be discussed at the top level : Mo Gawdat (Category: Breaking News)
- Ex- Google X executive says potential in Sri Lanka mind-blowing (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s first AI-Human marketing agency launched (Category: Breaking News)
- Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts Embarks on Culinary Extravaganza with Gary Mehigan in Partnership with... (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy Recently, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha told Parliament that the Government was making efforts to increase the number of teachers across the country — but there would still remain a shortage of 26,000 teachers. His proposals include hiring retired and former teachers for provincial councils, which already have the funds allocated for the […]
- Taking language education forward (Category: Breaking News)
- Learning crisis in Sri Lanka affecting vulnerable children (Category: Breaking News)
- Switzerland contributes funds to meet urgent needs of children in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- President presents budget with no “fairy tales” (Category: Breaking News)
By a Special Correspondent In a significant move aimed at safeguarding national security and curtailing the potential advancement of China’s military capabilities, US President Joe Biden has taken action by signing an executive order that imposes limitations on new US investments in China. The order targets specific sectors, most notably sensitive technologies like computer chips, […]
- India can be a bigger winner in the supply chain shift from China (Category: Breaking News)
- US Chips Act restricts companies from expanding production in China (Category: Breaking News)
- Gujarat holding talks with Japan, US firms as PM Modi eyes chipmaking hub (Category: Breaking News)
- US bars ‘advanced tech’ firms from building China factories for 10 years (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Target 2048 – Social Market Economy Ideology Need Be Clarified & Signed Off appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Target 2048 – Economic Democracy Principles Should Be Followed To The Letter (Category: Breaking News)
- Without A Code Of Ethics & Principles Of morality, No Meaning In Social Market Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Child’s Guide To How Ranilnomics Should Be Designed & Implemented (Category: Breaking News)
- Target 2048 – Growth Lab Experiment Should Be Converted From A Mere Wish To Ground Level Reality (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Vain Attempts To Bowl Imran Khan Out! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Pakistan’s May 9 & Aragalaya Anniversary In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Imran Khan’s supporters hold anti-Pakistan protest outside UN in Geneva (Category: Breaking News)
- Imran Khan: The Rising Star Over Battered Pakistan (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan’s Imran Khan: Playboy cricketer to PM? (Category: Business)
Galle Titans crushed defending champions Jaffna Kings by seven wickets in the 17th match of the Lanka Premier League played at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium today (13). Kasun Rajitha was named player of the match for his 4-20 which helped restrict Jaffna Kings to an under par 89 runs. Scores: Jaffna Kings 89 […]
- Jaffna Kings win LPL 2023 opener by 21 runs (Category: Breaking News)
- Jaffna Kings qualify for final of LPL 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Kandy Falcons defeat Jaffna Kings by 10 runs (Category: Breaking News)
- Jaffna Kings champions of LPL 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
Loops, well-known for being Sri Lanka’s pioneering and leading digital agency, is officially relaunching itself as Loops Integrated. With the recruitment of experienced professionals from the advertising industry, the agency has been following an integrated model in the last few years, and has now officially relaunched to reflect its present position as a creative-led integrated […]
- Antyra Solutions celebrates eight years of digital success, introducing new product portfolios (Category: Breaking News)
- Bringing in Christmas cheer, Pepsi® unveils its new film and festive-edition packs (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s first AI-Human marketing agency launched (Category: Breaking News)
- SLIM DIGIS 2.3 Awards Raises the Bar of Excellence in Digital Marketing (Category: Breaking News)
Nippon Paint, Asia’s leading paint and coatings solutions company, recently announced the winners of the AYDA Awards 2022/2023 – a leading design competition in Asia for Architectural and Interior Design students. The international finale took place at Landmark 81, the tallest building in Vietnam and was attended by a distinguished gathering of industry professionals. Sanggavi […]
- Nippon Paint Lanka celebrate a decade of sustainable growth (Category: Breaking News)
- Nippon Paint Lanka Sponsors Painting of Sri Lanka’s Tallest Buddha Statue (Category: Breaking News)
- Kitchen & Bedroom commended for interior excellence at Laya Leisure (Category: Breaking News)
- CFW celebrates 20 years in the fashion design industry of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Hatton National Bank PLC continued its steady performance in Q2 2023, posting a 1H 2023 PBT of Rs 13.6 Bn, while 1H 2023 PAT stood at Rs 8.6 Bn, growing 56% YoY. Meanwhile, the Group made a consolidated PBT and PAT of Rs 15.2 Bn and Rs 9.8 Bn respectively. Commenting on the performance, Nihal […]
- SLT 1H operating profit up 15% to Rs. 3.36 b (Category: Business)
- NDB reports significant profit growth during 1H 2012 (Category: Business)
- ODEL’s Profits grow during the 1H of 2011 (Category: Breaking News)
- NDB group records Rs. 1 b profit in 1H (Category: Business)
[…]The post Peace & Reconciliation Through The Hands Of Powerless, But Never With The Powerful appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Rise Of Ultranationalism & Elections, Tamil Nationalism & Resurrection Of LTTE Ideology In Sri L... (Category: Breaking News)
- The Fight For Women’s Empowerment In An Era Of Conflict & Multifaceted Crises (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Is Still In Deep Trouble, With Or Without Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- Singapore Elected A ‘Tharman’; For Sri Lanka, A ‘Kadirgamar’ Still A Wish! (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Debterioration Of Nations Social Security & Protection appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Covid-19 Vaccination: Who Gets, When And How? (Category: Breaking News)
- Covid-19 Vaccination: Who Gets, When And How? (Category: Breaking News)
- Failing Banks, French Turmoil & Sri Lanka’s Contraction & Confusion (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Economic Crisis: Social Security In A Stake (Category: Breaking News)
ISSO restaurants, with four outlets established in Sri Lanka and three more in the pipeline for the year, proudly goes international to the depths of the Southeast Asia region, signing with Luna Capital Partners Sdn Bhd, an investment fund based in Malaysia that operates across various sectors. The first international outlet will be strategically situated […]
- ISSO expands to Galle Fort under franchise agreement (Category: Breaking News)
- ISSO opens new outlet in Battaramulla (Category: Breaking News)
- Probe over fire at Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry (Category: Breaking News)
- President to study letters sent by SLC to ICC (Category: Breaking News)
The IMF will conduct the first review of the $2.9 billion bailout to Sri Lanka from September 11-19, state minister of finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said on Saturday and declared that the country has successfully fulfilled the nine conditions set by the global lender.The post IMF to conduct bailout review for Sri Lanka in September appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and T...
- IMF Team to conduct second review of Sri Lanka’s EFF program in March 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF staff to visit Sri Lanka in September for first programme review (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF begins second review of Sri Lanka’s bailout package today (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF team in Colombo this week for first review of Extended Fund Facility (Category: Breaking News)
Cuba and Sri Lanka examined bilateral ties, mainly at the legislative level, during a meeting between Tissa Vitarana, president of the Parliamentary Friendship Group, and the Cuban Ambassador Andrés Marcelo González. At the meeting, which took place at the headquarters of the Sri Lankan Parliament, the Cuban diplomat residing in Sri Lanka and concurrent in […]
- Singapore and Sri Lanka discuss regional stability (Category: Breaking News)
- US Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- SLTDA offers temporary registration for homeowners in Kandy (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka appeals to UK to lift travel advisory (Category: Breaking News)
The Government of Sri Lanka is going to relax import restrictions imposed for lorries, trucks and buses used for public transport.The post Sri Lanka to relax import restrictions imposed on vehicles used for public transport appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka to relax Import restrictions on 328 more items from tonight (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka decides to lift all import restrictions except vehicles from today (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Government going to further relax import restrictions (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF reports Sri Lanka’s roadmap to relax motor vehicle import restrictions by 2025 (Category: Breaking News)
B-Love Kandy defeated Jaffna Kings by 8 runs to register their fourth consecutive win in the Lanka Premier League 2023. The match the 15th game in the LPL2023 was played at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium today (12). Mohammad Harris was named player of the match for his 51 ball 81. Scores: B-Love Kandy […]
- Kokua Line: Hawaii jobless looking for $300 plus-up, other federal aid extensions (Category: USA, Hawaii)
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