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Kuwait's leader Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah has died at the age of 86, Kuwaiti state TV announced.The post Kuwaiti leader Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed dies aged 86 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
By Shamindra Ferdinando One-time Foreign Secretary Kshenuka Senewiratne and Admiral Ravindra Chandrasiri Wijegunaratne (Rtd.) on Dec 04, 2023 assumed duties at the Sri Lankan High Commission in New Delhi and Islamabad, respectively. It would be pertinent to mention that Wijegunaratne previously served as the First Secretary/Defence Advisor of Sri Lanka High Commission in New Delhi […]
The term ‘travesty’ is defined as a false, absurd, or distorted representation of something. In this case ‘the something’ is the Teaching of the Buddha and practices and customs done and followed at present times, arising thereof. Thus the propagation of false beliefs; the emphasis given to rites and rituals which the Buddha did not […]
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[…]The post Cricketing Woes: A Needed Return To Glory From Doldrums appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
Newly appointed Sports Minister Harin Fernando exploded during a live TV interview, and threatened to walk out after objecting to the manner in which the presenter posed his questions. Fernando, who is also the Minister of Tourism, accused the presenter of posing some of the questions like a thug. The Minister told the host he […]
[…]The post Climate Colonialism At CoP 28: Carbon Laundering Via Green Bondscams? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
Sri Lanka will have Âexcess renewable energy and is in talks with neighboring countries, particularly India, to export supply, President Ranil Wickremesinghe told Bloomberg Television on Friday (01 Dec.), on the sidelines of COP28.
by Rex Clementine Arjuna Ranatunga hasn’t spared any sacred cow. All those years ago, he targeted Shane Warne calling him an ordinary cricketer and there was no love lost between the two of them. Yet, when there was a ceremony remembering Warne in Galle last year ahead of the Australia – Sri Lanka Test […]
Monday 27th November, 2023 The SJB has commenced collecting signatures for a public petition as part of a campaign to have those who are responsible for the current economic crisis stripped of their civic rights. Given public resentment, which is palpable, the SJB may be able to obtain hundreds of thousands of signatures for its […]
In Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) classes, teachers give their students a list of words for them to find the odd one out. Then they have to explain why they thought it to be odd. It’s an exciting game because teachers include more than one word that may be interpreted as odd in […]
By Shamindra Ferdinando Top SJB spokesman Dr. Harsha de Silva on Monday (20) dismissed Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe’s claim that well over USD 56.5 bn had been parked overseas by some exporters. Dr. de Silva also contradicted claims made by rebel SLPP MPs Vasudeva Nanayakkara, Wimal Weerawansa and Gevindu Cumaratunga on the matter. The […]
3P Media is now the Official Media Sales Representative for Google in Laos and Brunei, marking our entry into Southeast Asia as a go-to market specialist for global advertising platforms. Since 2022, 3P Media has represented Google in Sri Lanka, supporting 750+ clients to grow their businesses with Google Ads. 3P Media is a subsidiary […]
[…]The post Restoring The Dignity Of Sri Lankan Cricketers appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe who was the chief guest at the Presidential Film Awards 2023, held at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre in Colombo on Tuesday (14), said the government is proactively engaged in the comprehensive restructuring of the National Film Corporation and all its affiliated institutions to seamlessly integrate with cutting-edge technologies. This year’s Presidential Film Awards [̷...
[…]The post On “Reaching For The Stars” & Some Troubling Issues appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
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[…]The post AKD’s Recent Climb Is Meteoric, Yet A Long Way To Go appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
Monday 13rd November, 2023 Anyone’s death diminishes us. However, with apologies to Donne, we are diminished beyond measure when the veterans of the fourth estate depart. On Saturday (11), former editor of The Island Gamini Weerakoon crossed the Great Divide. His funeral took place yesterday. Our readers may recall the pivotal role he played in […]
In the past men dominated most sectors in the world, including in Sri Lanka. However, today it’s no more a male-dominated world. Award winning journalist Ashanthi Warunasuriya is one of those people who takes pride in spotlighting women for the work they do. She has worked her way up from being an employee in the […]
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[…]The post Has Sampanthan Become A Liability For Tamils In Sri Lanka? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
Sri Lanka batsman Angelo Mathews demanded "justice" from the ICC and branded Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan "a cheat" on social media after becoming the first player to be 'timed out' in international cricket at the World Cup on Monday.The post Mathews demands ‘justice’ after controversial time out dismissal appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories...
By N Sathiya Moorthy In a television interview last month, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry reportedly said that the Government of President Ranil Wicrkemesinghe has taken ‘substantial steps to move away from a Welfare State’ in the last 18 months. And he said it not as if it was inevitable under the nation’s economic circumstances and […]
by Sanjeewa Jayaweera I decided to patronize a cinema after several years to watch a movie. I am glad I did so because the film brought back happy memories of Muttiah Muralitharan, the spinning wizard and, in my opinion, the greatest cricketer Sri Lanka has produced. The movie 800 is about the life and cricketing […]
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Saturday 4th November, 2023 Cricket is said to be a game of glorious uncertainties, but the present-day Sri Lankan cricketers seem determined to disprove this aphorism; they have made their humiliating defeats almost certain and predictable, if their pathetic performance in the past several international tournaments is any indication. It looks as if they specialised […]
Rotary has just announced that the Season 3 Championship deadline has been extended to 31st of December giving 2 more months for pre-school, primary school and secondary school children to upload their performance videos and join the Championship to win Rs, 1 million worth of awards and certificates. Little Minds Strong Values (LMSV) is a […]
Cassandra is sick to her innermost core seeing on TV daily, multiple protests of motley crowds toting banners and marching all across roads and in many instances being tear gassed and water cannoned. She is sure that like her, five sixths of adult citizens in this doomed and gloomed land are sick of these protests. […]
Indian cricket legend Bishan Singh Bedi has died aged 77 after a prolonged illness. He was battling age-related illnesses and had undergone a few surgeries in recent years. Bedi, regarded as one of the world’s finest ever spin bowlers, captained India in 22 of his 67 Tests and took 266 wickets. He made his debut […]