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[…]The post Police & Land Powers; Friends Of The Provincial Council Solution Falling Into The Lap Of Its Enemies appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Sri Lanka – Nation Building, Devolution & The 13th Amendment – Part IV (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka – Nation Building, Devolution & The 13th Amendment – Part III (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka – Nation Building, Devolution and the 13th Amendment – Part II (Category: Breaking News)
- Government Of The Sinhalese, By The Sinhalese & For The Sinhalese (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Prospects For NPP/JVP At The Next Election appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The JVP & The Tamil People: Change The Party Line Now! (Category: Breaking News)
- The Partnership Between NPP & JVP Must Be Emboldened (Category: Breaking News)
- AKD’s Recent Climb Is Meteoric, Yet A Long Way To Go (Category: Breaking News)
- Next Round: Ranil Versus The JVP (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post 75 Years Of Independence: A Tale Of Two Compacts & Two Economies appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Exit Of The Old Guard & The Arrival Of The New (Category: Breaking News)
- 117th Birth Anniversary & Long Legacy Of JR Jayewardene (Category: Breaking News)
- Post-Budget Politics & Presidential Options (Category: Breaking News)
- Neither North Nor South, Ranil At Home With The Global Right (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe today defended his “unpopular” decisions saying it has helped resolve some of the critical issues in the country. Addressing the nation this evening, the President said that regardless of the obstacles the “anarchist political forces seek to create”, he will continue the new reform program with the majority of people who love […]
- BoI and Export Board of Sri Lanka fall short of targets (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka receives financial assurance letter from China (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil tells Parliament he will continue with unpopular decisions (Category: Breaking News)
- President assures solution for North East Tamils (Category: Breaking News)
Belarus and Sri Lanka have identified ways to intensify contacts in business and education.
Chairman of the Lanka Coal Company, Shehan Sumanasekera, has raised concerns about the continuation of operations at the Norochcholai power plant if the required funds for coal purchase are not obtained.
- Resource Behemoth (Category: Business)
- Griffin Coal sold to Indian infrastructure group (Category: Western Australia)
- Energy Source (Category: Business)
- Coal Power (Category: Business)
A total of 208 Officers of the Sri Lanka Army (Regular and Volunteer Force) and a record 7,790 Other Ranks of the Army (Regular Force and Volunteer Force and Extra Regimental Employment Basis) have been promoted to their respective next rank in view of the 75th National Independence Day.The post Sri Lanka Army promoted 208 officers & 7,790 other ranks appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest...
- Sri Lanka Army Promoted over 1,800 army personnel to mark its 74th Anniversary (Category: Breaking News)
- Promotions for Army officers and other ranks to mark Independence Day (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Government promotes Army and Navy personnel to their next rank (Category: Breaking News)
- President promotes 7,499 Army personnel (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed the nation this evening (February 04), in view of Sri Lanka’s 75th Independence Anniversary.The post Sri Lanka President’s Special Address to the Nation on 75th Anniversary of Independence appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka President gives instruction to celebrate 75th Independence day with pride, at minimal ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka celebrates 75th Independence Day today (Category: Breaking News)
- Lives lost in war cannot be restored but income lost in economic war can be restored – President (Category: Breaking News)
- President emphasizes importance of youth participation in finding solutions for current crisis (Category: Breaking News)
The 75th National Independence Day of Sri Lanka was marked today, under the theme “Let’s Leap Towards the Centenary”. On the sidelines of the main ceremony, the Sri Lanka Navy honoured the nation by according a 25-Gun Salute onboard Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Gajabahu by 12.00 noon today (04th February 2023).
- Bond Auction (Category: Business)
- ‘SL will implement home-grown solution’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Market Flavour (Category: Business)
- Seeking Direction (Category: Business)
Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has reinstated the fact that Sri Lanka is not alone in the crisis it is currently facing.
Protests were staged in Batticaloa and Jaffna today against the Independence Day celebrations held in Colombo. A ‘Black Independence Day’ event organised by the Ilanakai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) was held in Batticaloa today. ITAK MPs M.A Sumanthiran and Shanakiyan Rasamanickam led the protest march in Batticaloa. A large number of people attended the ‘Black […]
- First group of post-pandemic Chinese tourists arrive in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sana Commerce CSR initiative ‘Sipsatharata Arunellak’ helps students continue their education (Category: Breaking News)
- Having fun at the APAC Mid-Term Meeting of Ladies Circle International (LCI) (Category: Breaking News)
- Ailing Thai elephant flown back from Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has decided to erase the name “Slave Island” from road signs, postal usage and voter registers nearly two centuries after slavery was abolished in the country.The post Sri Lanka replaces the “Slave Island” title with “Kompagngna Veediya” appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- President declares open flyover in Kompanna Vidiya (Category: Breaking News)
- “Slave Island” is no more…. (Category: Breaking News)
- Malay Association thanks PM for renaming Slave Island (Category: Breaking News)
- Inter-University Student Federation protest march tear-gassed (Category: Breaking News)
The ‘Sri Lankabhimanya’ Award, the highest national award given by the Government of Sri Lanka to a Sri Lankan citizen or non-Sri Lankan individual was conferred on Parliamentarian Deshabandu Karu Jayasuriya by President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday (February 03).The post Karu Jayasuriya bestowed with the country’s highest civil honour – ‘Sri Lankabhimanya’ Award appeared...
- Highest national honour to be conferred on Karu Jayasuriya (Category: Breaking News)
- Windy Goonatillake wins Best Sensational Song Award for ‘Aiyo Sami’ song at 16th Edison Awards (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan woman who died in earthquake in Turkey identified (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Emergency telephone numbers to inquire about Sri Lankans in Turkey (Category: Breaking News)
President Rani Wickremesinghe addressed the nation this evening (04 Feb.), in view of Sri Lanka s 75th Independence Anniversary.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Dr. A.K. Abdul Momen engaged in cordial bilateral discussions at the Presidential Secretariat this evening (Feb. 04).
The Chairman of the Lanka Coal Company has requested for a fund of USD 12.32 million from the Minister of Power and Energy for the procurement of coal for power plants.
Commonwealth-Secretary General, Patricia Scotland KC, has pledged the Commonwealth Secretariat’s full support to Sri Lanka as the country navigates difficult challenges. Speaking during a lecture in Colombo, the Secretary-General said Sri Lanka was not alone in facing the fallout from a host of interconnected global pressures like spiralling costs, energy shortages and the effects of […]
- Commonwealth Secretary-General to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s 75th Independence Day celebrated under tight security (Category: Breaking News)
- Commonwealth urges Sri Lanka to safeguard democratic governance (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka identifies 2023 as the year of reconciliation, recovery (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post A Few Reflections On The Sri Lanka’s Independence Day appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- Do What You Like Vs Like What You (Have To) Do! (Category: Breaking News)
- Lack of Common Sense Of A Time-Expired President (Category: Breaking News)
- Presidents Pledge On Grazing Land Is In Question? (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post ChatGPT & Promotion Of Artificial Intelligence In Sri Lanka? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- A Writer’s Free Dream Tool: Chat GPT (Category: Breaking News)
- Video: Chat & Music 07 (Category: Video)
- Video: Chat & Music 02 (Category: Video)
- Video: chat & music 01 (Category: Video)
Sri Lanka’s 75th Independence Day was celebrated at Galle Face under tight security today. A heavy military presence was seen on the streets in some parts of Colombo during the celebrations. President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena attended the celebrations together with members of Parliament, mostly from the Government. The main opposition Samagi […]
- Police disperse peaceful demonstrators in Maradana (Category: Breaking News)
- Concerns raised over tuk tuk mafia in Galle (Category: Breaking News)
- Police fire tear gas to disperse protest (Category: Breaking News)
- Sabaragamuwa University temporarily closed (Category: Breaking News)
Six Hundred and Twenty Two (622) prisoners were released this morning (4th) on receiving a Presidential pardon in lieu of Sri Lanka’s 75th Independence day.
On account of the 75th anniversary of the National Independence Day today (Feb. 04), a total of 208 officers of the Sri Lanka Army (Regular and Volunteer Force) and a record 7,790 Other Ranks (Regular Force and Volunteer Force and Extra Regimental Employment Basis) have been promoted to their respective next rank.
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- Are you even a real ‘Star Wars’ fan if you don’t own these toys? (Category: USA, Iowa)
- Are you even a real ‘Star Wars’ fan if you don’t own these toys? (Category: USA, New Hampshire)
Sri Lanka’s 75th Independence Day celebration began at the Galle Face Green this morning (February 04).The post Sri Lanka celebrates 75th Independence Day today appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka President gives instruction to celebrate 75th Independence day with pride, at minimal ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka celebrates its 76th Independence Day (Category: Breaking News)
- Special book exhibition for 75th Independence Commemoration – President (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President’s 2023 New Year Message (Category: Breaking News)
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has urged all citizens of Sri Lanka to work together towards the transformation and development of the country.
Sri Lanka has decided to erase the name ÂSlave Island from road signs, postal usage and voter registers nearly two centuries after slavery was abolished in the country.
US President Joe Biden says he looks forward to strengthening and deepening the cordial bilateral relations with Sri Lanka even further.
The 75th National Independence Day - themed ÂNamo Namo Matha  A Big Step towards a Century - is celebrated ceremoniously today (February 04) at the Galle Face Green in Colombo as the country is trying to unlock a USD 2.8 billion IMF bailout package to facilitate access to financial support to get the economy back on track.
Rather than jabbing fingers at China’s close cooperation with Sri Lanka, the US might as well show some sincerity and actually do something to help Sri Lanka weather through the current difficulties, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said in her Regular Press Conference on Thursday (02). She said this in response to a question […]
- Sri Lanka s debt repayments to be suspended until 2028 (Category: Breaking News)
- China already offers Sri Lanka debt extension- Foreign Ministry (Category: Breaking News)
- China, US to participate in first meeting of new debt roundtable on Feb. 17 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka already started low level talks with India, China on debt restructuring  President (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka ‘A’ came agonizingly close to wining the first unofficial Test against England Lions in Galle on Friday as they claimed seven wickets after setting a target of 333. The Sri Lankans had only themselves to blame as they gave their bowlers only 48 overs to have a crack at the Englishmen. After quick […]
- Government land policy is fair- Keheliya (Category: Breaking News)
- Bond Auction (Category: Business)
- ‘SL will implement home-grown solution’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Market Flavour (Category: Business)
UNICEF has said seven million people in Sri Lanka are in need of humanitarian assistance due to the economic crisis.In its Sri Lanka Humanitarian Situation Report, issued on 02 February, the UN agency said essential services for children such as health, nutrition, and education have been severely impacted by shortages of medicine, food insecurity, lack […]
- UNICEF says 7 million people in Sri Lanka require humanitarian aid (Category: Breaking News)
- UNICEF: Lanka has second-highest in child malnutrition in South Asia (Category: Breaking News)
- UNICEF condemns violence against children during protests (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to get emergency assistance of USD 3 Mn from Japan (Category: Breaking News)
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