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Minister for Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs of Sri Lanka Vidura Wickremanayake states that a new act on religious freedom and distortion of facts will be brought in the near future.
Measures are underway to immediately implement the issuing of digital birth certificates in Sri Lanka, State Minister of Home Affairs Asoka Priyantha said.The post Sri Lanka to Issue digital birth certificates appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Live Updates - Sri Lanka News.
- Sri Lanka’s Registrar General’s Department issues special notice to public (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka launched program to issue National Identity Cards for those without Birth Certificates (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka issues its first digitized national birth certificate (Category: Breaking News)
- CID can arrest Diana Gamage without warrant – Court tells CID (Category: Breaking News)
India has done more for Sri Lanka than the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Union Minister for External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar stressed on Saturday.The post India did more for Sri Lanka than IMF – Jaishankar appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Live Updates - Sri Lanka News.
- Jaishankar conveys India’s commitment to increase investment flows to Sri Lanka to hasten econom... (Category: Breaking News)
- India exceptional in helping neighbourhood including Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- India has done its best to assist Sri Lanka – Jaishankar (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s creditors must take proactive steps to facilitate its recovery: Jaishankar (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Navy on 25th May 2023 held a special meeting at SLNS Gotabaya in Mullaitivu, to make the fishing communities in Mullaitivu aware of prevailing issues in the industry.
- Army takes over 712 acres lands in Thunukkai area (Category: Breaking News)
- Election for Pudukudirippu postponed once again (Category: Breaking News)
- Army intelligence unit member shoot out family man at Mulliyawalai (Category: Breaking News)
- Six police stations in Sri Lanka Mullaitivu soon (Category: Breaking News)
India has done more for Sri Lanka than the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Union Minister for External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar stressed on Saturday. The Modi government, he underlined, is working on developing an Âextended neighbourhood that involves islands in the Indian Ocean, Gulf countries and nations in South-East Asia.
Sri Lankan Stand-up comedian Nathasha Edirisooriya, who had allegedly insulted Buddhism during a stand-up comedy show, was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago.The post Nathasha Edirisooriya arrested over remarks on Buddhism appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka News Service to get the latest Sri Lanka Breaking News.
- Nathasha Edirisooriya remanded till June 7 (Category: Breaking News)
- Nathasha Edirisooriya further remanded – Bruno Divakara granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
- Nathasha Edirisooriya further remanded (Category: Breaking News)
- Nathasha Edirisooriya and Bruno Divakara further remanded (Category: Breaking News)
Eminent Sri Lanka Foreign Service officer Deshamanya Jayantha Dhanapala passed away, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The late Mr. Dhanapala joined the Sri Lanka Foreign Service in 1965 and had a distinguished career as a public servant during which he served his country with integrity, dedication and the highest professionalism which has inspired succeeding […]
- Sri Lanka donates 4.6 tons of apparel to earthquake victims in Türkiye (Category: Breaking News)
- Eight Sri Lankans among the released crew of the detained vessel by Nigerian High Court (Category: Breaking News)
- UK official holds talks with wide range of stakeholders in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- China to explore opportunities to strengthen relations with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Entries are invited from Sri Lankans above 18 years of age for the above titled competition consisting of two sections: prose and poetry. Short stories of up to 2,500 words and poetry of 32 lines or less to be submitted, abiding by the stated guidelines. Three poetry entries are permitted each competitor, a news release […]
- The English Writers Collective of Sri Lanka (EWC) Creative Writing Competition 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Muons, gluons and the poetry of particles (Category: Technology)
- Poetry Slam Season Three to kick off next week (Category: Business)
- Helena-area outdoor briefs: Entries sought for writing contest, Mountain lion hunting closed in ... (Category: USA, Montana)
By Norman Palihawadane Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena said on Friday that he had no powers to initiate disciplinary actions against Ali Sabri Raheem, who was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake along with a stock of undeclared gold and mobile phones on Tuesday (May 23). Commenting on a letter handed over to […]
- MP Ali Sabri Raheem arrested with gold at BIA (Category: Breaking News)
- MP arrested with 3.5 kilos of undeclared gold at BIA (Category: Breaking News)
- Party leaders agree on removal of MP Ali Sabri Raheem (Category: Breaking News)
- MP Ali Sabri Raheem fined Rs. 7.5 million and released (Category: Breaking News)
ECONOMYNEXT –Sri Lanka’s personal income tax hikes have hit economic activity in the first quarter though despite currency stability helped businesses cut prices, Hemas Holdings, a top consumer goods group has said.As the currency stabilized, as central bank ended contradictory money and exchange policy conflicts, businesses had cut prices. Mainstream economists generally claim that price […...
- Rupee appreciation alone not indicative of economic stabilisation – economist (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith claims VAT hike will shrink economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Tax payers look to tighten belts further or migrate as progressive taxes bite (Category: Breaking News)
- CBSL Governor upbeat about being on right track, but urges govt. to do more to protect low-incom... (Category: Breaking News)
The Department of Accounting of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura recently felicitated Sanjaya Bandara, the 26th President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) for the term 2022/2023. The event took place on March 24, at the University’s Senate Board Room in the presence […]
- Bond Auction (Category: Business)
- ‘SL will implement home-grown solution’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Market Flavour (Category: Business)
- Seeking Direction (Category: Business)
Tetley says it has suspended work on some central estates The respected British newspaper, Guardian last week ran a story strongly critical of Sri Lanka’s once British-owned tea industry focusing on its poorly paid labour force and the harsh living conditions they are forced to tolerate.The report was headlined: “We give our blood so they […]
- Unveiling the True Pioneers of Tea in Sri Lanka: The Rothschild Brothers (Category: Breaking News)
- Leaf Fortunes (Category: Business)
- Bogawantalawa Tea Estates PLC presents World’s First Climate-Positive Teas at the Global Dubai T... (Category: Breaking News)
- MONLAR: SL has lost million hectares of forest cover since 1960 (Category: Breaking News)
by Rex Clementine Singer had been a loyal sponsor of Sri Lankan cricket but a little heard company called Dilmah outbid Singer when the sponsorship was up for grabs in 2002. Singer boss Hemaka Amarasuriya wasn’t whinging and went on record saying that he welcomed local companies coming forward to back the sport. Within […]
- Singer Sri Lanka and Intel handing over the sponsorship to Sri Lanka Cricket (Category: Business)
- Popular singer W.D. Ariyasingha passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Pace dominates spin in Sri Lankan attack (Category: Breaking News)
- Popular singer Shelton Muthunamage passes away (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Manikavasagam’s News Experience, A News Textbook appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Do The Sinhalese People Live On Mars? Who Is Telling The Truth? (Category: Breaking News)
- Media Freedom In Sri Lanka; Why Are Journalists’ Murder Investigations Being Avoided? (Category: Breaking News)
- Lasantha Wickrematunge’s Assassination: Empty Promises Of Accountability (Category: Breaking News)
- Can Political Liberation Movements Be Called Fascists? (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Liberalism, capitalism & The Hungry Masses: “Edible Economics” Will Need To Restrain Choices appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Liberal Or Edible Economics: Global Disorder Worst In A Century (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil’s Economic Strategy: Will His Prioritisation Of Targets Misfire? (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka: Dilemmas & Economic Programmes – Do We Consume More Than We Produce? (Category: Breaking News)
- Exploring The Silent Wilderness Of Self-Discovery (Category: Breaking News)
The Foreign Employment Bureau (SLBFE) has arrested a South Korean national residing in Kottawa area for in involvement in a foreign employment scam.
Sri Lanka conducted a Strategic Risk Assessment Workshop from 16-18 May 2023 to complement the International Health Regulations (IHR, 2005) core capacity of preparedness.
Sri Lankan diplomat Jayantha Dhanapala passed away today (May 27) at the age of 85 while receiving treatment at the Kandy National Hospital.The post Veteran Diplomat Jayantha Dhanapala passes away appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka News Service to get the latest Sri Lanka Breaking News.
- Veteran diplomat Jayantha Dhanapala passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Internal armed conflicts, humanitarian laws and the curious transformation of a former diplomat (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil Wickremesinghe sworn in as Acting President of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahinda Rajapaksa and Basil Rajapaksa prevented from leaving Sri Lanka until July 28 (Category: Breaking News)
British High Commissioner Sarah Hulton has requested the Minister of Pulic Security Tiran Alles to cooperate in the efforts taken to prevent Sri Lankan nationals from entering the United Kingdom as illegal immigrants.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni wouldn’t mind a ‘Farewell to Remember’ but a young Shubman Gill, oozing grace, would do everything under his control to prevent Chennai Super Kings from beating Gujarat Titans to its fifth IPL title, in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Nearly 19 summers back when a young Dhoni was making his first strides in India […]
- Gill and Sai Sudharsan break IPL records and hurt Chennai Super King’s playoffs chances (Category: Breaking News)
- Chennai Super Kings coast into their 10th IPL final (Category: Breaking News)
- All-round Chennai Super Kings thump Gujarat Titans (Category: Breaking News)
- Dhoni ‘playing my father’s role’ in cricket- Matheesha Pathirana (Category: Breaking News)
Veteran Sri Lankan diplomat Jayantha Dhanapala passed away today at the age of 85 while receiving treatment at the Kandy National Hospital.
[…]The post Ceylon’s Sinhalese Buddhists & America’s White Supremacists appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Sinhala-Buddhism & The Nation State Of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Challenges: Economic Recovery, Political Devolution – III (Category: Breaking News)
- A Journey Down The Memory Lane, Flouters Of Democracy Have Got It In The Neck (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Economics Of Recovery & Politics Of Reconciliation appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- IMF Economics & 13A Politics: Recipe For Unrest (Category: Breaking News)
- Politics Behind Economic Recovery (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF, ATA & RW’s Consolidation (Category: Breaking News)
- Diaspora Tamils & 13A (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)
High-tech scanners are to be installed at the VIP passenger clearance terminal at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), on the instructions of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The Director General of Sri Lanka Customs has been instructed by President’s Secretary Saman Ekanayake to install high-tech scanners at the VIP terminal. The order has been issued following allegations that [...
- American arrested at BIA with live bullets (Category: Breaking News)
- Bolivian arrested at BIA with cocaine (Category: Breaking News)
- Police grill man who protested at BIA over visa issue (Category: Breaking News)
- Eleven Sri Lankans stranded in Gaza arrive in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
Cordelia Cruises is all set for its first international voyage to Sri Lanka in early June, and the new route is likely to boost the Indian cruise traffic by 25-30 per cent, according to a top official. The cruise liner, currently operating for domestic destinations, has witnessed a revival in the post-COVID era. The occupancy […]
- Advantis and Cordelia Cruises unite to unleash the ultimate cruising experience in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- L’Austral cruises in (Category: Business)
- Hambantota’s once ‘white elephant’ to have 13 cruise ships (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s first international cruise from Chennai to Sri Lanka to be flagged off today (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe has instructed the Director General of Sri Lanka Customs to install high-tech scanning inspection machines in the VIP passenger terminal at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake.The post Sri Lanka President instructs to install high-tech scanners at BIA VIP terminal appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka News Service to get the late...
- High-tech scanners to be installed at VIP passenger terminal (Category: Breaking News)
- President calls for high-tech scanners at BIA VIP terminal (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan provides USD 8.4 mn worth equipment to BIA (Category: Breaking News)
- Maldivian Vice President calls on Sri Lanakan President (Category: Breaking News)
Presidential Secretariat Saman Ekanayake has instructed the Director General of Sri Lanka Customs to take all required measures to establish high-tech scanning machines at the VIP passenger terminal of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake.
The winners of the World Test Championship (WTC) final between India and Australia is set to become richer by US$ 1.6 million, while the runners-up will get $800,000, the ICC announced on Friday. The winners’ cheque is the same as that in the 2019-21 cycle, where New Zealand beat India in the final in Southampton. […]
- Travis Head and Steven Smith dominate India on day one of WTC final (Category: Breaking News)
- The Ultimate Test confirmed for 7-11 June at The Oval (Category: Sports)
- Rain forces draw in centennial West Indies-India Test (Category: Breaking News)
- Williamson steers New Zealand to thrilling last-ball win (Category: Breaking News)
Focus on enhancing Japan-Sri Lanka cooperation in digitization Discussions between the President and the Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam on strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries
- A comprehensive modernization of the education sector in the next 10 years (Category: Breaking News)
- Woman given a death sentence (Category: Breaking News)
- A joint program to be implemented between India and Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Men are just happier people……! (Category: Breaking News)
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