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The Colombo District Court today (26) suspended the interim injunction preventing the implementation of a letter issued by the chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), former President Maithripala Sirisena to Dayasiri Jayasekara, who was recently ousted as the party s General Secretary.
[…]The post Protecting Commuters’ Ears & Rights appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Elitism – A Hidden Downfall Factor (Category: Breaking News)
- Electing A New Parliament & Ending The Old Presidency (Category: Breaking News)
- Is It Religious Extremism & Propagated For What? (Category: Breaking News)
- ZeroPlastic Global Movement: A Beacon Of Hope In The Battle Against Plastic Pollution (Category: Breaking News)
S&P Global Ratings on Monday (Sept. 25) raised its long- and short-term local currency sovereign credit ratings on Sri Lanka to ‘CCC+/C’ from ‘SD/SD’ (selective default).The post S&P raises Sri Lanka local currency ratings to ‘CCC+/C’, says outlook stable appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka sovereign rating at SD but ISBs downgraded to ‘D’ by S&P (Category: Breaking News)
- S&P downgrades two Sri Lanka sovereign bonds to ‘D’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Fitch Downgrades Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Local-Currency IDR to ‘RD’ (Category: Breaking News)
- S&P lowers Sri Lanka’s sovereign rating to Select Default grade (Category: Breaking News)
Former Senior DIG Lalith Jayasinghe was sentenced to five years in prison over interfering with the police investigations, by the Ratnapura High Court.The post Former Senior DIG Lalith Jayasinghe sentenced to 5 years in prison appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Ex-SDIG Lalith Jayasinghe sentenced to 5 years in prison (Category: Breaking News)
- CID arrests Immigration Officials for issuing fake passports to criminals (Category: Breaking News)
- Lessons unlearnt (Category: Breaking News)
- Galle Face Attack case: Overseas travel ban on SDIG Deshabandu Tennakoon lifted (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka squad taking part in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has been announced.The post Sri Lanka squad named for ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka Squad for ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup 2024 (Category: Sports)
- 15-member Sri Lanka squad named for ICC World Cup 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Cricket includes Sanath and Vaas in preliminary squad for World Cup 2011 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka announce official 2023 World Cup squad, Wanindu replaced by Dushan Hemantha (Category: Breaking News)
The Singaporean arm of PetroChina International, Asia s largest oil and gas company, has been awarded a contract to supply four shipments of diesel to Sri Lanka.
[…]The post Legitimacy Deficit Haunts Government appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- System Change Happening In Wrong Direction (Category: Breaking News)
- The Missing Ingredients To Come Out Of The Economic Rut (Category: Breaking News)
- The Courts Would Be The Better Option For Undemocratic Actions To Be Contested (Category: Breaking News)
- President Needs Trust To Succeed In Problem Solving (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry on Monday, reacting to the India-Canada diplomatic row, said terrorists have found safe haven in Canada and their Prime Minister Justin Trudeau came out with the outrageous allegations without any proof.
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry on Monday said that Colombo has not given permission to a Chinese vessel to dock, adding that Indian security concerns are Âimportant for Sri Lanka.
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to draft the bill of the State Loan Management Act, for the establishment of the National Debt Management Institute.
- Drain fee floated in review (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Kudankulam comments taken out of context, says Sri Lankan Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Cat laws to target dumping (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Labor battle brewing between Teamsters, Waste Management (Category: USA, Washington)
Two suspects have surrendered to the Malaysian police over the murder of three Sri Lankans in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur.
President Wickremesinghe highlights the need for historical reassessment and preservation of Sri Lanka’s rich heritage.
Sri Lanka’s Labour Movement should modernized in line with Global Trends – President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the approved Sri Lanka squad taking part in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
S P Global Ratings on Monday (Sept. 25) raised its long- and short-term local currency sovereign credit ratings on Sri Lanka to CCC+'C from SD'SD (selective default).
- Origin II player ratings (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- Rio: Rating the environmental stars (Category: Technology)
- Player ratings for the Queensland team (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- Ratings Bashing (Category: Business)
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe has called for a fresh analysis of the life and character of King Sitawaka Rajasingha, a courageous and patriotic king of historical significance.The post Sri Lanka President expresses dissatisfaction with country’s current education system appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka President says No one will be allowed to directly or indirectly disrupt education system (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says reformative changes underway to increase representation of women in pol... (Category: Breaking News)
- I will not allow the education of children to be taken hostage, will make education an essential... (Category: Breaking News)
- President emphasizes the importance of investing in capital and human resources for Sri Lanka’s ... (Category: Breaking News)
The reason why the United States sees China as an ever-bigger threat is not just because of its status as the world’s second-largest economy.The post Chinese model breaks U.S. hegemony: former Sri Lankan diplomat appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- SL should follow Indias model of multicultural democracy (Category: Breaking News)
- Clinton calls for Sri Lankan reconciliation (Category: Breaking News)
- Gary Locke sworn in as new U.S. envoy to China (Category: USA, Washington)
- Sri Lanka Plays Geopolitical Games with China, India, and the United States (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s recent visit to the United States has stirred controversy among the opposition, but according to Mr. Ruwan Wijewardene, Presidential Adviser on Climate Change, the nation stands to benefit significantly from the trip.
The gazette notification issued by Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe appointing a Stabilization Committee for Sri Lanka Rugby has been revoked.
By Shamindra Ferdinando Opposition MP Harshana Rajakaruna yesterday (25) said those who had defeated the no-confidence motion (NCM) against Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella should peruse the latest State audit report on the Health Ministry. The Gampaha District SJB MP said the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) at a recent meeting chaired by State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna had strongly [...
- SJB tells govt.:Elections not prerogative of President (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. causes split in SJB by appointing Mayantha as COPF head instead of Harsha (Category: Breaking News)
- NFF accuses SLPP of causing irreversible damage to COPE (Category: Breaking News)
- Opp. seeks IMF intervention to rein in corruption (Category: Breaking News)
By Udari Abeyasinghe One of the principles of free education is to provide opportunities in higher education. In 2020, then-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa issued directives to the University Grants Commission (UGC) to increase university admissions by an additional 12,000 students, in line with his election manifesto. Subsequently, student enrollments were increased with inadequate resources allocat...
- Medical education at crossroads (Category: Breaking News)
- Universities in crisis: Key learnings (Category: Business)
- Chaos in universities: A solution? (Category: Business)
- Country fast running out of dons to keep universities ticking (Category: Breaking News)
The Bar Council of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has called on the government to withdraw the Anti-Terrorism Bill and the Online Safety Bill, published in the Gazettes issued on 15th and 18th September respectively. Issuing a statement on Saturday, the BASL called on the government not to proceed with the said Bills […]
- BASL calls for immediate withdrawal of Anti-Terrorism Bill and Online Safety Bill (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. urged to defer ‘Anti-Terrorism Bill’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Presentation of ATB to Parliament put off (Category: Breaking News)
- Bar Association of Sri Lanka demands withdrawal of Anti-Terrorism and Online Safety Bills (Category: Breaking News)
Dr. Gunadasa Amerasekera’s latest book, Mahagedera, has been launched. It is now available at leading bookshops, and the Colombo International Book Fair, which is currently on at the BMICH. Mahagedera is based on the current socio-political situation in Sri Lanka.
By Rathindra Kuruwita President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will today (26) discuss the progress Sri Lanka has made on its reform programme. This is the final discussion IMF representatives, who are here to review the loan before approving its second tranche, will hold in Sri Lanka. The IMF team arrived on 14 September. The […]
- Minister admits further delay in IMF bailout package (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF commends Sri Lanka s efforts in completing first review (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF approves long-awaited $3 billion bailout for Pakistan (Category: Breaking News)
- We are almost there with IMF bailout – CBSL Governor (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando Governor of the Central Bank Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday (25) questioned the conduct of some MPs who sought to direct public anger at officials over the economic crisis. Alleging that such an attempt had been made last year in the wake of attacks on politicians’ properties, Dr. Weerasinghe said that problems couldn’t […]
- People benefitting from CBSL governor s decisions- Sabry defends Dr. Weerasinghe (Category: Breaking News)
- Economic situation will worsen if political stability is not established soon  CBSL chief (Category: Breaking News)
- Talks between IMF and Sri Lanka kick off (Category: Breaking News)
- Second DDO possible if targets of current one not achieved  CBSL governor (Category: Breaking News)
Over 200 corporate leaders attended the second Economic Forum sponsored by HSBC recently which was to discuss and share insights into the latest global trends and opportunities emerging for economic growth in Sri Lanka. Frederic Neumann, HSBC’s Chief Asia Economist and Co-Head of Global Research for HSBC Asia along with Aayushi Chaudhary, HSBC Economist for […]
- Belgian companies to invest in Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Finance Channel (Category: Business)
- HSBC and Sarvodaya partner to empower women entrepreneurs (Category: Breaking News)
- JICA eager to resume Japan-funded development projects in Sri Lanka - State Minister Semasinghe (Category: Breaking News)
By Prabhath Withana Officers of the Customs Narcotics Control Division on Sunday night (24th) arrested a Kenyan national who tried to smuggle in a consignment of cocaine with a street value of Rs 300 million. Customs officers said that 180 capsules of cocaine, weighing 04 kilos in total, were found concealed inside three metal cookie […]
- Polish with Rs 245 Mn worth cocaine detected at BIA (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreigner nabbed at BIA with cocaine worth nearly Rs. 1.7 Mn (Category: Breaking News)
- Cocaine worth Rs. 190mn intercepted at Katunayake airport (Category: Breaking News)
- Dutch customs officials make record cocaine seizure of 8,000kg (Category: Breaking News)
The reason why the United States sees China as an ever-bigger threat is not just because of its status as the world s second-largest economy. It is primarily because China presents an alternative development model distinct from that advocated by the US and its western allies...
The three Sri Lankans found dead at a premises in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur were believed to have been suffocated to death using plastic bags.
Speaking at a press conference held at the Presidential Media Centre today (25) under the theme Collective Path to a stable country, Presidential Adviser on Climate Change Ruwan Wijewardene said that the nation stands to benefit significantly from President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s recent visit to the United States. He said that in addition to attending the […]
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