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The United States and Sri Lanka had discussions focusing on economic assistance and human rights. The discussion took place between US Under Secretary Victoria Nuland and Foreign Minister Ali Sabry in New York. “Our work together continues at #UNGA. I met with @MFA_SriLanka Minister Ali Sabry to discuss U.S. economic assistance, human rights, and our […]
- US Under Secretary of State to offer Sri Lanka support (Category: Breaking News)
- U.S. Under Secretary for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- United States will continue to support Sri Lanka – Victoria Nuland (Category: Breaking News)
- EU tells President to focus on GSP, IMF, human rights (Category: Breaking News)
In a recent press briefing on the EU with the Article 14 Conference of the Comprehensive Nuclear Ban Test Treaty, Sri Lanka reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation by announcing its ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). The press conference was convened as part of the EU Article 14 Conference on the CTBT, and Sri Lanka’s ...
- Sri Lanka ratifies Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and expresses commitment to Nucl... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka ratifies Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet nod for Ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) (Category: Breaking News)
Highlighting Challenges, Achievements and Commitment to Sustainable Development and Climate Action.
[…]The post No Free Passes To The Land Of Integrity appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- IMF Is Not The Ultimate Arbiter, The People Are! (Category: Breaking News)
- FUTA Condemns Appointing Deshabandu Tennakoon As New IGP (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranjan Sentenced To 4-Year Rigorous Imprisonment For Contempt Of Court: Full Text Of The SC Rule (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranjan Sentenced To 4-Year Rigorous Imprisonment For Contempt Of Court: Full Text Of The SC Rule (Category: Breaking News)
Commencing the National IT and BPM Week, the central event is slated for October 11, 12, and 13, 2023, at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Hall in Colombo, the President s Media Division (PMD) says.
As in 2019, the winner of this year’s ODI World Cup will be awarded prize money of USD 4 million. The ICC has allocated a total of $10 million for the tournament, which begins on October 5 in Ahmedabad. Two million dollars have been set aside for the runner-up while the losing semi-finalists can also […]
- Inside the deadly instant loan app scam that blackmails with nudes (Category: Breaking News)
- 2023 ODI World Cup shatters viewership records (Category: Breaking News)
- Master plan for sensitive area in Heritage City of Kandy (Category: Breaking News)
- 2023 ODI World Cup schedule finally out (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Health has placed orders to import Nipah virus detection test kits and is expecting them to arrive in the country in the coming days.The post Sri Lanka imports test kits to detect Nipah virus appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka to import test kits to detect Nipah virus after outbreak in Kerala (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka keeping a close eye on Nipah virus (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka keeping a close eye on Nipah virus (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka keeping a close eye on Nipah virus (Category: Breaking News)
Port and Airport Levy on imported milk powder has been increased by 10 percent with effect from today (September 22), Trade Minister Nalin Fernando said.The post Import tax on powdered milk increased appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Local milk powder prices increased by Rs.125 (Category: Breaking News)
- Prices of imported milk powder increased (Category: Breaking News)
- Imported milk powder prices to reduce from today (April 01) (Category: Breaking News)
- No steps taken to lower local milk powder prices – Local Milk Powder Producers Association (Category: Breaking News)
Former President Maithripala Sirisena told the United Nations (UN) today that he opposes an international investigation into the Easter Sunday attacks. Sirisena told Parliament that he met the UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, Marc-André Franche today and expressed his views on the Easter Sunday attacks. The former President said that what is required is […]
- Mini war erupts between Maithripala and Fonseka over Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Retired SC judge to chair committee on Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Pillayan says no secret that MR and Fonseka assisted TMVP (Category: Breaking News)
- Probe sought on Sirisena’s explosive claims on Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post An Open Letter To The President & The Judiciary appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- An Open Letter To President & Judiciary – A Response (Category: Breaking News)
- System Changes Are Critical For Our General Election Process To Produce A Genuinely Democratic, ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Aren’t Citizens Entitled To Propose & Enforce ‘System Changes’? (Category: Breaking News)
- Impeach Ranil Wickremesinghe; He Thinks That The Country Is One Big ‘Batalanda’ (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Ambiguity Of National Evaluation Policy In Sri Lanka? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- What Is Wrong With The President’s Vision & Mission? (Category: Breaking News)
- President Should Be Responsible! (Category: Breaking News)
- The Police & Aragalaya Activists In A Time Of Social Upheaval (Category: Breaking News)
- Neither North Nor South, Ranil At Home With The Global Right (Category: Breaking News)
The Colombo District Court today (22 Sep.) ordered that the interim injunction preventing Sarath Ekanayake, who was appointed as General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) after Dayasiri Jayasekara s expulsion, from serving in his new position, be further extended.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres offered the UN’s continued support to Sri Lanka’s reconciliation efforts and to advocate for a better international financial architecture. Guterres met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, the UN said in a statement. The Secretary-General expressed solidarity with the people of Sri […]
- IMF MD and Ranil review progress on restructuring Sri Lanka’s debt (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Kaffir community to be used to attract tourists (Category: Breaking News)
- Humanitarian grant of USD 46 million from Japan to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Humanitarian grant of USD 46 million from Japan to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation by announcing its ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT).
Sri Lanka has called for reform in multilateral institutions like the UN, particularly the expansion of the Security Council’s composition. President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed the UN General Assembly in New York yesterday which reflected on the theme of “Rebuilding trust and reigniting solidarity” and its relevance to Sri Lanka’s recent challenges. He mentioned how Sri...
- Sri Lanka President address at the UNGA highlighting Sri Lanka’s journey to rebuild trust and gl... (Category: Breaking News)
- UN offers continued support to Sri Lanka’s reconciliation efforts (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s address at the UNGA: ‘Sri Lanka’s journey to rebuild trust and ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka tells COP27 to act fast to ensure global food security (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's inflation rate for August 2023 dropped to 2.1% from 4.6% in July 2023, said the Department of Census and Statistics yesterday (September 21).The post Sri Lanka President’s robust economic development program leads to 62.1% drop in inflation – Minister appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Good Numbers (Category: Business)
- Colombo inflation dips further to 4% in August (Category: Breaking News)
- Better Control (Category: Business)
- Price Trend (Category: Business)
Inoshi Priyadarshani’s career-best returns of 4 for 10 backed up by a quick 32 from Anushka Sanjeewani helped Sri Lanka brush aside Thailand by eight wickets and advance to the semi-finals of the Asian Games in Hangzhou. Chasing 79 in the rain-reduced 15-overs-a-side quarter-final, Sri Lanka coasted to a win in 10.5 overs. Rain and […]
- Multi-sectoral help from Thailand (Category: Breaking News)
- President Rajapaksa invites Thailand Prime Minister to SriLanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Travel Warning (Category: Business)
- Essay contest to mark 260th anniversary of Siam Nikaya in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka s Ministry of Health has placed orders to import testing kits to detect Nipah infections after the southern Indian state of Kerala reported an outbreak of the bat-borne virus.
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Nireekshak which arrived in Trincomalee on 14th September 2023 on a formal visit, departed the island on 21st September. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship in accordance with naval tradition at the port of Trincomalee. The Diving Support Vessel, INS Nireekshak, engaged in various diving […]
- Homeless man charged with break-in offences (Category: South Australia)
- Indian naval 1st training squadron arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Four Indian Naval ships in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian naval 1st training squadron arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Police Spokesperson SSP Nihal Thalduwa says 44 lives in total were claimed in gun violence incidents reported in the months that have elapsed in 2023.
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed the UN General Assembly in New York yesterday (September 21) which reflected on the theme of “Rebuilding trust and reigniting solidarity” and its relevance to Sri Lanka’s recent challenges.The post Sri Lanka President address at the UNGA highlighting Sri Lanka’s journey to rebuild trust and global solidarity appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri L...
- Sri Lanka calls for reform in multilateral institutions like the UN (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s address at the UNGA: ‘Sri Lanka’s journey to rebuild trust and ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka unveils Climate Prosperity Plan and Climate Justice Forum to tackle climate challenges... (Category: Breaking News)
- President emphasizes need of immediate reforms in global financial structure (Category: Breaking News)
The hearing of the case against Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka over alleged sexual assault before the New South Wales District Court has been concluded and Judge Sarah Huggett will deliver her verdict on 28 September, Australian media confirmed.The post Hearing of Danushka Gunathilaka’s case concludes, verdict to be delivered next week appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest ...
- Hearing of Danushka s case concludes, verdict to be delivered next week (Category: Breaking News)
- Police ‘unreasonable’ to charge Danushka Gunathilaka with stealthing: Australian court (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka found not guilty of sexual intercourse without consent (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka seeks no jury after being accused of sexual assault (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation by announcing its ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) at a press conference convened as part of the EU Article 14 Conference on the CTBT. Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry who participated in this Press Briefing revealed that Sri Lanka’s […]
- Sri Lanka ratifies Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Ratifies Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and Expresses Commitment to Nucl... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet nod for Ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) (Category: Breaking News)
by Neville Ladduwahetty In order to assuage the apprehensions of India regarding the intended arrival of the Chinese research vessel Shi Yang 6 to Sri Lanka, an informed source of the National Aquatic Resources Research Agency (NARA) is reported to have said “a team of officials from the NARA would board Shi Yang 6 to […]
- A Sri Lankan initiative to meet global challenges (Category: Breaking News)
- Mega corruption everywhere – real action nowhere (Category: Breaking News)
- Kachchativu and its maritime boundary ignore international law (Category: Breaking News)
- Multilateral treaties are tools for global governance (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed the UN General Assembly in New York on Thursday (21) on the theme “Rebuilding trust and reigniting solidarity” and its relevance to Sri Lanka’s recent challenges. He mentioned how Sri Lanka faced significant social, economic and political challenges in the past year, including threats to democratic traditions but has managed to […]
- Sri Lanka President address at the UNGA highlighting Sri Lanka’s journey to rebuild trust and gl... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka calls for reform in multilateral institutions like the UN (Category: Breaking News)
- President emphasizes need of immediate reforms in global financial structure (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka unveils Climate Prosperity Plan and Climate Justice Forum to tackle climate challenges... (Category: Breaking News)
Court ruling on Oct 18 Civil society activist Oshala Herath yesterday (21) said that he had launched a special website (www.dianagamage.info) to inform the public of his case against State Minister Diana Gamage over the citizenship issue. One-time head of New Media an outfit established by yahapalana President Maithripala Sirisena emphasized the importance of winning […]
- Election Commission s message to MPs with dual citizenship (Category: Breaking News)
- Legal challenge to State Minister Diana’s seat dismissed (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian court directs to issue passport to woman born to SL parents in Tamil Nadu (Category: Breaking News)
- CID to obtain report from British HC on Diana Gamage s citizenship (Category: Breaking News)
The US on Wednesday announced a USD 19.23 mn (Rs 6.2 bn) grant to support economic growth and democratic governance activities. It was made during an event held at the Finance Ministry. The US embassy stated: “The U.S. $19.23 million (Rs 6.2 billion) is obligated through the Development Objective Grant Agreement between the United States […]
- Trinco Indo-Lanka Friendship Auditorium to be built (Category: Breaking News)
- Rule of Law in SL must be upheld – US Ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese assistance amounts to over USD 44 mn for such operations (Category: Breaking News)
- BASL condemns govt. attempts to restrict freedom of expression (Category: Breaking News)
by Rex Clementine A movie titled ‘800’ elaborating the life and career of spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan will be screened in Sri Lanka from the 6th of October onwards. The movie made in several languages will be a hit and a trailer was shown in Colombo yesterday in the presence of Media Minister Dr. Bandula […]
- Airport expected to be reopened from Dec. 26 Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Airport expected to be reopened from Dec. 26 Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Airport expected to be reopened from Dec. 26 Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. seeks to ridicule JVP’s pledge to conduct fresh probe into Easter Sunday attacks (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando Deputy Asia director at Human Rights Watch (HRW) Meenakshi Ganguly says Sri Lanka could request foreign governments to prosecute those responsible for human rights violations coming under the purview of relevant jurisdictions. Stressing the responsibility on the part of Sri Lanka to indict the accused, Ganguly said Sri Lanka could ask foreign […]
- HRW slams LLRC report (Category: Breaking News)
- Suspend deportations of Lankan Tamils - HRW (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposed Law Breaks Government Pledge to End Abuse’ – HRW (Category: Breaking News)
- Official to brief India US soft says HRW (Category: Breaking News)
In a called-off game, disrupted due to rain on several occasions, Bangladesh lucked out. Amidst the rain breaks in the three-match ODI series opener between Bangladesh and New Zealand at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, the hosts found out their experienced campaigner Mustafizur Rahman had something to offer with the new ball. In the recent past, […]
- SLC announce Men’s 2024 future tours program (Category: Breaking News)
- Rahim sends legal notice to media channel for spot-fixing report (Category: Breaking News)
- Disciplined Bangladesh withstand Edwards fifty to keep Netherlands to 229 (Category: Breaking News)
- Clinical Bangladesh seal T20I series (Category: Breaking News)
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