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Sri Lanka's ruling party has asked the country's new president to provide security and other assistance for his predecessor who fled to Southeast Asia last month after protests flared amid a crippling economic crisis, an official said on Thursday.The post Sri Lanka’s ruling party asks new president to help with ex-leader Rajapaksa’s return appeared first on ONLANKA News :. Sri Lanka Br...
- Gotabaya Rajapaksa applies for U.S. Green Card, looks to settle back in United States (Category: Breaking News)
- Gotabaya to return to Sri Lanka on Sep 02- sources (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s ousted president Gotabaya Rajapaksa returns home after fleeing (Category: Breaking News)
- Gotabaya Rajapaksa will return to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka will ask Japan to invite the Indian Ocean island's main creditor nations, including China and India, to talks on bilateral debt restructuring, as it seeks a way out of its worst economic crisis in decades, its president said on Thursday.The post Sri Lanka to ask Japan to open talks on debt restructuring with key lenders appeared first on ONLANKA News :. Sri Lanka Breaking News Updates - ...
- Sri Lanka could wrap up debt restructure talks by Sept, president says (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka already started ‘low level’ talks with India, China on debt restructuring – President (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka president to hold debt talks on France visit – sources (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan, India and France launch creditors meeting on Sri Lanka debt (Category: Breaking News)
Rajapaksa resigned from the presidency after mass protests against the worst economic crisis since Independence.
- Ex-President Gotabaya to return tonight? (Category: Breaking News)
- National elections: Ex-military factor (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to release jailed ex-Army Commander (Category: Breaking News)
- Ex-Sri Lanka President Gotabaya returns to island (Category: Breaking News)
COLOMBO (News 1st); The daily revenue generated by highways has dropped by about 70%, says the Director General of the Road Development Authority S. Weerakoon. He stated that this situation has been aggravated due to the ongoing fuel crisis. On an average day, the daily revenue of highways is more than Rs. 30 million, he […]Highway revenue down by 70%
- Lift gag on Treasury head: WA Senator (Category: Western Australia)
- Expressways generate over Rs. 70 mn revenue within 48 hours (Category: Breaking News)
- Diana pushes night life for earning tourist bucks (Category: Breaking News)
- “Nightlife Will Play a Vital Role in Sri Lanka’s Economic Growth and Tourist Experience” (Category: Breaking News)
COLOMBO (News 1st); The responsibility for the raid carried out at Galle Face and the attack leveled against the protestors must fall squarely on the shoulders of the executive president Ranil Wickremesinghe, says TNA MP M.A. Sumanthiran. It is only because of these protesters that Ranil Wickremesinghe is the President today, and not for any […]President responsible for attacks on protestors...
- TNA: Budget needs to be consistent with IMF economic reform program and macroeconomic framework (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Supreme Court determines ‘rehabilitation bill’ inconsistent with constitution (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump hails progress on vaccine in first remarks since loss (Category: USA, South Dakota)
- Trump hails progress on vaccine in first remarks since loss (Category: USA, South Dakota)
Speaker Abeywardena had told NewsFirst that he is currently under a lot of pressure.
- Speaker responds to President’s letter (Category: Breaking News)
- Gotabaya yet to submit resignation letter (Category: Breaking News)
- President sends resignation letter (Category: Breaking News)
- An Open Letter To President & Judiciary – A Response (Category: Breaking News)
Police Chief to take action
- Crackdown on corrupt cops (Category: Breaking News)
- Crackdown on corrupt cops (Category: Breaking News)
- Crackdown on corrupt cops (Category: Breaking News)
- Crackdown on corrupt cops (Category: Breaking News)
Journalists attacked
“We will give our recommendations based on our independent investigation,” said Liyanage.
- Draft ‘Rehabilitation’ Law Would Spur Abuse – Human Rights Watch (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to set up rehabilitation bureau for ‘addicts, militants, extremists’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka arrests four military personnel in connection with a rehab centre death (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka looking to use prisoners, rehabilitation centre “inmates” for agri work (Category: Breaking News)
The Adani project is one of several which authorities were trying to approve without competitive tender.
CEB Chairman Ferdinando withdraws statement to parliament
Perera's resignation comes amid mounting speculation that he is set to enter parliament via the SLPP national list.
- Sri Lanka business tycoon Dhammika Perera appointed ruling party MP (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka shares rise for third day over business mogul’s MP appointment (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Dhammika Perera sworn in as Minister of Investment Promotion (Category: Breaking News)
- President to present budget proposal to the parliament today (Category: Breaking News)
CPC Chairman Sumith Wijesinghe has said 800 metric tonnes of diesel will be distributed to the market on Monday.
- Sri Lanka’s solo refinery to resume operation after 2-month closure – minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Energy Minister gives assurance on fuel supply (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka minister hunts forex for June oil imports (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Sapugaskanda oil refinery to run for 40-days with two oil shipments (Category: Breaking News)
A travel ban has also been imposed on the former MP.
The former minister’s wife was accused of submitting forged documents to apply for two passports.
[…]The post The Moment Of Truth For The Church Of Ceylon: Are We Better Than The Rajapaksas? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Church Of Ceylon In Anarchy: Caste & Affirmative Action (Category: Breaking News)
- The Anglican Church Annual Diocesan Council: A Jaffna Perspective (Category: Breaking News)
- The Anglican Church Annual Diocesan Council: A Jaffna Perspective (Category: Breaking News)
- The Anglican Church Annual Diocesan Council: A Jaffna Perspective (Category: Breaking News)
The Fort Magistrate issued the bans on 13 legislators representing the ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP).
- Orchid named after the President and First Lady (Category: Breaking News)
- President Rajapaksa casts his vote (Category: Breaking News)
- Stop the self-glory seek a solution now (Category: Breaking News)
- Red carpet welcome for President in Seoul (Category: Breaking News)
Photo courtesy of Newsfirst This submission is made on the assumption that the attempt to make a new constitution is an act done in good faith, motivated solely by the attempt to...
- A Submission on the Making of a New Constitution (Category: Breaking News)
- Nonsense Upon Stilts? Revisiting Justifications of Presidentialism In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Nonsense Upon Stilts? Revisiting Justifications of Presidentialism In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Nonsense Upon Stilts? Revisiting Justifications of Presidentialism In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Photo courtesy of Newsfirst Sri Lanka hit the lowest point in their COVID-19 response when a 20-day-old Muslim infant was cremated on December 9, 2020 against the wishes of his parents and...
- Why is the WHO Promoting Covid-19 Vaccines in Tropical Countries? (Category: Breaking News)
- Why is the WHO Promoting Covid-19 Vaccines in Tropical Countries? (Category: Breaking News)
- Why is the WHO Promoting Covid-19 Vaccines in Tropical Countries? (Category: Breaking News)
- Misguided Policies Damage A Valued Public Health System (Category: Breaking News)
The 04 corpses of fishermen of the sunken Indian fishing trawler who had died on the 18th were handed over to the Indian Coast Guard. A Newsfirst team visited the area to investigate the accident that took place in the Sri Lankan waters northwest of the Delft Island. Meanwhile, Navy Media Spokesman Indika De Silva […] Bodies of Indian Fishermen handed over to Indian Coast Guard
- 20 Lankan fishermen to be released (Category: Breaking News)
- More Lankan fishermen released (Category: Breaking News)
- Three Indian fishermen rescued by SL Navy (Category: Breaking News)
- 16 Lankan fishermen handed over to the Navy (Category: Breaking News)
Photo courtesy of Newsfirst This submission is made on the assumption that the attempt to make a new constitution is an act done in good faith, motivated solely by the attempt to...
- A Submission on the Making of a New Constitution (Category: Breaking News)
- Nonsense Upon Stilts? Revisiting Justifications of Presidentialism In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Nonsense Upon Stilts? Revisiting Justifications of Presidentialism In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Nonsense Upon Stilts? Revisiting Justifications of Presidentialism In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Photo courtesy of Newsfirst Sri Lanka hit the lowest point in their COVID-19 response when a 20-day-old Muslim infant was cremated on December 9, 2020 against the wishes of his parents and...
- Why is the WHO Promoting Covid-19 Vaccines in Tropical Countries? (Category: Breaking News)
- Why is the WHO Promoting Covid-19 Vaccines in Tropical Countries? (Category: Breaking News)
- Why is the WHO Promoting Covid-19 Vaccines in Tropical Countries? (Category: Breaking News)
- Misguided Policies Damage A Valued Public Health System (Category: Breaking News)
The 04 corpses of fishermen of the sunken Indian fishing trawler who had died on the 18th were handed over to the Indian Coast Guard. A Newsfirst team visited the area to investigate the accident that took place in the Sri Lankan waters northwest of the Delft Island. Meanwhile, Navy Media Spokesman Indika De Silva […] Bodies of Indian Fishermen handed over to Indian Coast Guard
- 20 Lankan fishermen to be released (Category: Breaking News)
- More Lankan fishermen released (Category: Breaking News)
- Three Indian fishermen rescued by SL Navy (Category: Breaking News)
- 16 Lankan fishermen handed over to the Navy (Category: Breaking News)
The 04 corpses of fishermen of the sunken Indian fishing trawler who had died on the 18th were handed over to the Indian Coast Guard. A Newsfirst team visited the area to investigate the accident that took place in the Sri Lankan waters northwest of the Delft Island. Meanwhile, Navy Media Spokesman Indika De Silva […] Bodies of Indian Fishermen handed over to Indian Coast Guard
- 20 Lankan fishermen to be released (Category: Breaking News)
- More Lankan fishermen released (Category: Breaking News)
- Three Indian fishermen rescued by SL Navy (Category: Breaking News)
- 16 Lankan fishermen handed over to the Navy (Category: Breaking News)
The 04 corpses of fishermen of the sunken Indian fishing trawler who had died on the 18th were handed over to the Indian Coast Guard. A Newsfirst team visited the area to investigate the accident that took place in the Sri Lankan waters northwest of the Delft Island. Meanwhile, Navy Media Spokesman Indika De Silva […] Bodies of Indian Fishermen handed over to Indian Coast Guard
- 20 Lankan fishermen to be released (Category: Breaking News)
- More Lankan fishermen released (Category: Breaking News)
- Three Indian fishermen rescued by SL Navy (Category: Breaking News)
- 16 Lankan fishermen handed over to the Navy (Category: Breaking News)
Photo courtesy of Newsfirst Sri Lanka hit the lowest point in their COVID-19 response when a 20-day-old Muslim infant was cremated on December 9, 2020 against the wishes of his parents and...
- Why is the WHO Promoting Covid-19 Vaccines in Tropical Countries? (Category: Breaking News)
- Why is the WHO Promoting Covid-19 Vaccines in Tropical Countries? (Category: Breaking News)
- Why is the WHO Promoting Covid-19 Vaccines in Tropical Countries? (Category: Breaking News)
- Misguided Policies Damage A Valued Public Health System (Category: Breaking News)
A survey has been commissioned to gather information about persons who had lost their lands in the North and East. Minister of Land and Land Development Janaka Bandara Tennakoon noted that information will be gathered through the relevant Grama Niladhari officers and Divisional Secretariats. He noted that once the survey is complete, the Government will take steps to provide lands to those wh...
- Road toll rises to 106 (Category: South Australia)
- Arid Niger desert is 'Noah's ark' (Category: Technology)
- TNA To File FR Petition (Category: Breaking News)
- Lankan plantations complain to Govt. on enchroachment (Category: Breaking News)
Expenditure heads of the Ministry Construction, Engineering Services, Housing and Common Amenities were taken up for debate in Parliament today. Co-Deputy Leader of the United National Party Sajith Premadasa who commenced the debate, stated that the Government’s plan of constructing one million homes in six years is not a practical target. He also charged that 50,000 homes which were to be ...
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