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‘Broadcasting Authority a political mechanism led by Media Secretary’ By Shamindra Ferdinando Top Opposition spokesman Prof. G. L. Peiris yesterday (05) alleged that President Ranil Wickremesinghe intended to silence television and radio stations through the proposed Broadcasting Authority Bill (BAB). The former External Affairs Minister asserted that the BAB was part of a destructive political [&...
- GL urges AG to ensure compliance with SC recommendations before Speaker certifies Online Safety ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Broadcasting Regulatory Commission Act jolts Opposition (Category: Breaking News)
- GL frowns on Prez downplaying importance of elections before judges (Category: Breaking News)
- UNHRC concerned about constitutional jugglery to suppress Opposition: GL (Category: Breaking News)
The forced disappearance of the human rights activist and lawyer on Thursday, when he was taken away from outside his home in Karachi by men in a telltale white Vigo, was made even worse on Friday when the Karachi police denied all knowledge of him, and though he returned on Friday evening, it was no […]
- 14-year-old boy fatally shot in Belmont Central (Category: USA, Illinois)
- 14-year-old boy fatally shot in Belmont Central (Category: USA, Illinois)
- 14-year-old boy fatally shot in Belmont Central (Category: USA, Illinois)
- 14-year-old boy fatally shot in Belmont Central (Category: USA, Illinois)
SJB mayoral candidate for Colombo Municipal Council Mujibur Rahuman alleges that President Ranil Wickremeisnghe has violated election laws by appointing UNP’s mayoral candidate Rosy Senanayake as the Presidential Advisor on Local Government. Participating in a talk show hosted by a private TV channel, Rahuman said that Senanayake was a candidate for the delayed local government […]
- Female LG poll candidate of leading political party murdered (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP candidate injured during Sunday’s protest dies (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP member arrested over foreign job scam (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP candidate injured during protest dies in hospital (Category: Breaking News)
Karim Benzema is to leave Real Madrid after 14 years at the club. The Ballon d’Or-winning striker, who joined the Spanish giants from Lyon in 2009, will depart on a free transfer when the season ends. Benzema, who had a year left on his contract, is set to move to Saudi Arabia after receiving a […]
- Ronaldo urges more big names to make Saudi move (Category: Breaking News)
- Blues bid £105.6m for Enzo Fernandez (Category: Breaking News)
- Wales captain retires from football aged 33 (Category: Breaking News)
- Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr until 2025 (Category: Breaking News)
By Amal Jayasinghe When social media was inundated with rumours that Sri Lanka’s holiest tree was being harmed by 5G mobile signals, Colombo’s cash-strapped government pulled out all the stops.President Ranil Wickremesinghe dispatched a high-powered team of experts to the 2,300-year-old Sri Maha Bodhi tree in the sacred city of Anuradhapura, an ancient capital of […]
- Row around Lanka’s holiest tree shows how fake news travels (Category: Breaking News)
- Dialog conducts South Asia’s first successful mmWave 5G Trial (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to present India Bo sapling (Category: Breaking News)
- Betrayers of Buddhism – A response (Category: Breaking News)
Al Pacino is expecting a child with girlfriend Noor Alfallah, who is eight months pregnant. The Oscar-winning actor, 83, and Alfallah, 29, are expecting their first child together, the actor’s rep confirmed to TMZ. Pacino and Alfallah have been romantically linked since April 2022. They were seen with one another last month at the upscale Los Angeles eatery E Baldi. […]
- Australia considering banning teenagers from buying cigarettes (Category: Breaking News)
- Australian work-from-home employee sacked for ‘not typing enough’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Nine bodies recovered from flooded South Korea tunnel (Category: Breaking News)
- Anne concludes Sri Lanka visit describing herself ‘eyes and ears’ of monarchy (Category: Breaking News)
A jury in Los Angeles has found That ’70s Show actor Danny Masterson guilty on two out of three counts of rape. The star of That ’70s Show, a TV series, faces up to 30 years in prison. He was led from court in handcuffs. Three women, all former members of the Church of Scientology, […]
- Woman jailed in Germany for keeping Yazidi woman as slave (Category: Breaking News)
- Romania court extends police detention for influencer and brother (Category: Breaking News)
- Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95 (Category: Breaking News)
- Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis, dies aged 54 (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe will deliver a special statement on the government’s efforts taken over the past nine months to revive Sri Lanka’s economy, as well as outlining the forthcoming stages of the country’s social, economic, and political reform agenda. This special statement is scheduled to be broadcasted today (01) at 8:00 PM across all television, […]
Outdated French equipment bought at a cost of Rs 108mn in 1999 not used at all Mass Media Secretary Anusha Palpita has told the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) that the current television rating system practised here is biased and implemented in an irregular mannar. Attending a COPA meeting chaired by State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna […]
- Samurdhi Bank not subject to state audit: COPA concerned (Category: Breaking News)
- Lalith Weeratunga and Anusha Palpita acquitted from Sil Redi case (Category: Breaking News)
- Anusha Palpita appointed Secretary to Industries Ministry (Category: Breaking News)
- Lalith Weeratunga and Anusha Palpita acquitted from Sil Redi case (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post B.H. Abdul Hameed’s Book: A Wayfarer On The Airwaves – An Anthropological Journey appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- ‘Due Impartiality’ Should Be Our Top Most Objective In Regulating The Broadcasting Sector (Category: Breaking News)
- Music Traditions Of The Muslims In Sri Lanka: A Razor-Sharp Documentary Of Empathy & Compassion (Category: Breaking News)
- The Rhythmic Rebel: Austin Munasinghe’s Mark On Sri Lankan Soundscapes (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka is not a free country says Freedom House (Category: Breaking News)
Chair of the Parliamentary Caucus for Children MP Rohini Kumari Wijerathna has said many social problems arise due to the exposure of child victims and the child suspects by the media and therefore immediate measures should be taken to end the practice. This was mentioned at the Parliamentary Caucus for Children which convened in Parliament […]
- Call for immediate steps to prevent media exposure of child victims and accused (Category: Breaking News)
- Immediate steps should be taken to prevent media exposure of child victims and accused - Chair o... (Category: Breaking News)
- Immediate steps should be taken to prevent media exposure of child victims and accused – Parliam... (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliamentary Caucus for Children to meet next week (Category: Breaking News)
Chair of the Parliamentary Caucus for Children Rohini Kumari Wijerathna emphasized that many social problems have arisen due to the exposure of child victims and the child accused, through the media and therefore immediate measures should be taken to prevent it. The Ministry of Women, Child Affairs and Social Empowerment and its affiliates such as […]
- Suspect, 37, arrested on child porn charges southeast of Tucson (Category: USA, Arizona)
- Sri Lanka records highest number of child abuse cases last year (Category: Breaking News)
- Muirhead porn charge remand (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Child abuse raise by 5% in SriLanka (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Are Local Government Elections That Important? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Depressed, Amused, Flaggerbastard [sic] & Apprehensive (Category: Breaking News)
- Elections & Economic Recovery (Category: Breaking News)
- President Should Be Responsible! (Category: Breaking News)
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
The ICC announced the list of match officials that will take charge of the World Test Championship Final between Australia and India at The Oval, starting June 7. Chris Gaffaney of New Zealand and Richard Illingworth of England will be the on-field umpires at The Oval for the marquee clash between Australia and India. They […]
- SRI LANKA START IN A HURRY | Sporting Life - Cricket News | Live Scorecards, Friends Provident t20 (Category: Breaking News)
- Murali taking final bow (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka and India ends in draw (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka ahead on Day 4 of the final Test against India (Category: Breaking News)
China’s first domestically produced passenger jet has taken off on its maiden commercial flight. State TV showed the C919 rising into the skies above Shanghai, heading to the capital Beijing early on Sunday. It was built by the Commercial Aviation Corporation of China (Comac) in the hope of breaking the dominance of Airbus and Boeing’s […]
- Top US diplomat says China balloon over US is ‘unacceptable’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Blinken begins talks in Beijing during high-stakes visit to China (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese hackers hit key US bases on Guam (Category: Breaking News)
- US shoots down Chinese spy balloon over Atlantic (Category: Breaking News)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has categorically rejected the allegation levelled in a television news report against the Consular Affairs Division of the Foreign Ministry.
- SL holds first ever bi-lateral talks with Israel (Category: Breaking News)
- UK official here for talks (Category: Breaking News)
- Philippine - Sri Lanka economic relations strengthened (Category: Breaking News)
- Passport compulsory for Sri Lankans to apply for the jobs in Korea (Category: Breaking News)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has categorically rejected allegation in a television news report against the Consular Affairs Division of the Foreign Ministry. The Ministry said that no staff member of the Foreign Ministry has been involved in the alleged practice of exploiting the existing appointment system of the Consular Affairs Division by third parties […]
- Computer system breakdown forces suspension of services at Foreign Ministry (Category: Breaking News)
- Computer breakdown at Foreign Ministry resolved (Category: Breaking News)
- New Zealand assures Sri Lanka continuous assistance (Category: Breaking News)
- Fourteen Sri Lankans evacuated from Sudan arrive in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Fix Fox & Fake News To Preserve The Future Of Democracy appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Debterioration Of Nations Social Security & Protection (Category: Breaking News)
- Need To Restrain The Power Of Shadow Finance (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Political Landscape: Navigating A Tripartite Contest (Category: Breaking News)
- The Profound & The Profane (Category: Breaking News)
by Laleen Jayamanne ( Continued From Wednesday) The Multi-Ethnic fan base Gamini Fonseka, who introduced action (fights) with a new image of proletarian muscular masculinity into Sinhala cinema, was loved by both the Sinhala and Tamil male films fans for those reasons. His film Sarungale, where he played a rather sedentary Tamil Clerk (he spoke […]
- The Copper Tumbler and Donkeys in Mannar: A Work of Mourning – IV (Category: Breaking News)
- Gamini Abeysinghe and Kamalangani Perusinghe’s legacy shines on (Category: Breaking News)
- Ran Muthu Duwa (Category: Breaking News)
- The Inspiring Influence of India on Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Greatly saddened and given to discussion were Cass and her batch of friends on reading about the death of a 42-year-old Tamil domestic servant come to slave in a rich home in Colombo to support her very poor family in far-away Badulla. She worked at the home of teledrama producer cum businesswoman Sudharma Nethicumara. We […]
- Catherine W. ‘Cass’ Amiss (Category: USA, Indiana)
- Catherine W. ‘Cass’ Amiss (Category: USA, Indiana)
- Catherine W. ‘Cass’ Amiss (Category: USA, Indiana)
- Catherine W. ‘Cass’ Amiss (Category: USA, Indiana)
Celebrities and fans have paid tribute to Tina Turner, the soul star behind hits like The Best and What’s Love Got to Do With It, who has died aged 83. Beyoncé said she was the “epitome of passion and power”, while Sir Mick Jagger called her a “wonderful friend” and “enormously talented” performer. Turner was […]
- Turner returns to Durham for T20 Blast with Stubbs unavailable (Category: Breaking News)
- Professional wrestler Bray Wyatt dies aged 36 (Category: Breaking News)
- Emirates to promote Sri Lanka as ideal destination for travellers (Category: Breaking News)
- US Ambassador to India holds talks with Sri Lankan envoy (Category: Breaking News)
NEW DELHI: A UAE free economic zone invited Indian companies on Thursday to expand operations into the region, as the Gulf state tries to attract investors from South Asia’s largest economy with new opportunities. Economic ties between India and the UAE received a major boost when their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement came into force in […]
- A Dubai model Free Trade Zone planned (Category: Breaking News)
- Dubai-Lanka trade exchange hit AED 1.3 b in 2010 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka plans Dubai-model free zone (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka’s Consul General in UAE and Hamriyah Free Zone Authority discuss partnerships (Category: Business)
[…]The post Mother’s Day & Rights Of Women appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- President Should Be Responsible! (Category: Breaking News)
- What Is Wrong With The President’s Vision & Mission? (Category: Breaking News)
- Australian Referendum & Human Rights (Category: Breaking News)
- Define Your Terms, Please (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Liberal Or Edible Economics: Global Disorder Worst In A Century appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Liberalism, capitalism & The Hungry Masses: “Edible Economics” Will Need To Restrain Choices (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump-Ramasamy Ticket GOP’s Best Bet In 2024; US Events Will Affect The Whole World (Category: Breaking News)
- Why Yuan Can’t Replace Dollar As The Global Currency (Category: Breaking News)
- Why Yuan Can’t Replace Dollar As The Global Currency (Category: Breaking News)
By Sanath Nanayakkare State Minister of Women and Children’s Affairs Geetha Kumarasinghe says she is waiting to see how President Ranil Wickremesinghe will act when the presidential election 2024 is officially announced before declaring her political allegiance to anyone. “I think it’s too early to say whose candidacy I would support. There are two reasons […]
- Orwellian Isle Ordeals (Category: Breaking News)
- Message from a Cell Death (Category: Breaking News)
- Post-Match Melancholia (Category: Breaking News)
- Empire’s Enchantment (Category: Breaking News)
Pakistan s top court on Thursday ordered the anti-graft agency to release former Prime Minister Imran Khan from its custody, broadcaster Geo TV reported.
by Sanath Nanayakkare State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon said on Tuesday that Sri Lanka Navy will undertake the task of mapping out an essential map for safe marine navigation for ocean-going ships sailing in Sri Lankan waters. “Many countries require merchant ships to have these maps on board for safe navigation when they […]
- Justice Minister alleges NARA causes massive revenue losses, opposes remedial measures (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to amend National Hydrology Act to boost revenue through electronic navigation charts (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. sets up National Hydrographic Office, clears the way for further developments in the field (Category: Breaking News)
- Magampura takes its place in maritime maps of the world - President (Category: Breaking News)
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been taken into custody by paramilitary force, local GEO TV reported on Tuesday.
by Norman Palihawadane The Welimada police are looking for two suspects for allegedly abducting and assaulting a teledrama and film producer. One of them is known as Tarzan.Five suspects had been arrested for the abduction and assault of teledrama and film producer Gamini Priyantha Samarakoon, who was later left on the Welimada-Nuwara Eliya Road, last […]
- Nuwara Eliya - Badulla main road blocked due to earthslip (Category: Breaking News)
- Youth beaten to death: Two teenagers among suspects in custody (Category: Breaking News)
- Aragalaya home-and-home tussle: Four arrested over assault (Category: Breaking News)
- PNB seizes Rs 5.2mn worth of contraband foreign fags (Category: Breaking News)
King Charles III has been crowned in the United Kingdom’s biggest ceremonial event for seven decades, in the presence of the royal family, 4,000 British and Commonwealth troops, about 100 world leaders and a television audience of millions. The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby placed the 360-year-old St Edward’s Crown on Charles’s head in Westminster […]
- King Charles proclaimed monarch of Australia, New Zealand (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil Wickremesinghe leaves for UK (Category: Breaking News)
- King Charles III officially proclaimed Britain s new monarch (Category: Breaking News)
- King Charles III s first address as Britain s new monarch (Category: Breaking News)
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