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The Church of Ceylon has said it is deeply concerned with the deteriorating situation in the country with regard to governance and the erosion of public confidence in the democratic process. The Church of Ceylong has, in a media statement, said: “We are all aware that the country was rendered bankrupt due to policy blunders, […]
- ‘Queen Elizabeth II had close links with Church of Ceylon’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Cardinal asks whose Independence was celebrated yesterday (Category: Breaking News)
- Church of Ceylon slams govt. for undermining SL’s democratic fabric (Category: Breaking News)
- Lankan bishops seek support for needy (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced plans to make Sri Lanka a tourist destination that attracts foreigners, throughout the year.He made the pledge during a meeting with businessmen, from the tourism industry, in the Galle District, on Friday, under the theme “Survival and Overcoming Challenges in the Tourism Industry.” During the meeting, President Wickremesinghe acknowledged ...
- Steps to revive Sri Lanka s tea industry through a formal plan  President (Category: Breaking News)
- President wants cocoa planted on tea estates (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez promotes use of AI in local film industry (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez eyes USD 2 bn revenue from gem and jewellery industry (Category: Breaking News)
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- Financial Crisis As Seen By A Non-Economist (Category: Breaking News)
- An Attempt To Prioritise National Needs (Category: Breaking News)
- Responsible Investment Of Borrowed Money; Could This Be A Way Forward? (Category: Breaking News)
- Just Rewards For Hard Work (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Should The Country Be Governed By As Sangha Says?: A Rejoinder appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Should A Country Be Governed By As Sangha Says? (Category: Breaking News)
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- Kurundi: A Runway To ’56? (Category: Breaking News)
- Sinhala-Buddhism & The Nation State Of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The uncapped pair of Nishan Madushka and Milan Rathnayake will be part of the 17-man Sri Lanka Test squad that is set to tour New Zealand for two Tests in March. Also returning to the squad are Lahiru Kumara and Chamika Karunaratne, the latter having played his only Test back in 2019. Madushka, 23, has […]
- Resolute Ireland brace for trial by spin in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Jamie Smith’s 71-ball century gives England Lions a victory glimmer (Category: Breaking News)
- NISHAN MADUSHKA: Consistency has been his success story (Category: Sports)
- Rare Test feat matched as Sri Lanka rack up huge total (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan-born, Harvard-educated Professor Antony Anghie has been conferred the prestigious Manley O. Hudson Medal by the American Society of International Law (ASIL) for his exceptional contributions to scholarship and achievement in international law.
Sri Lanka has picked a 17-member Test squad to tour New Zealand for a Two-match Test series. The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee selected the Test squad to take part in the two-match Test series of the upcoming Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2023. The Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Roshan Ranasinghe, approved […]
- Dimuth Karunaratne to step down as captain (Category: Breaking News)
- Mendis, Karunaratne fifties help Sri Lanka reach 305/6 on Day 1 (Category: Breaking News)
- Karunaratne, Mendis take Sri Lanka to 386-4 vs. Ireland (Category: Breaking News)
- Pandya to lead India in T20Is vs Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
All 57 individuals including Wasantha Mudalige arrested for forcibly entering the Education Ministry premises in Pelawatte, Battaramulla yesterday (February 23), have been remanded until February 27.The post Wasantha Mudalige and 56 arrestees remanded until February 27 appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Wasantha Mudalige arrested during student monks’ protest inside Education Ministry (Category: Breaking News)
- Wasantha Mudalige granted bail for three separate cases (Category: Breaking News)
- AG files revision application with Colombo High Court against release of Wasantha Mudalige (Category: Breaking News)
- Wasantha Mudalige further remanded (Category: Breaking News)
A 17-member squad has been named for the two-match Test series of the upcoming Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2023.
Sri Lanka’s National Election Commission (NEC) announced that the Local Government Election, which was due to be held on March 09, 2023, has been postponed.The post Sri Lanka’s Local Government Election 2023 postponed – New dates to be announced on March 03 appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka’s Local Government Election postponed for the second time (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Election Commission recommends Local Government Election to be held on April 25 (Category: Breaking News)
- Postal Voting for Local Government Election postponed indefinitely (Category: Breaking News)
- Local Government Election: Election chief says all relevant documents sent to be gazetted (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna has been appointed as the Chairman of the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) with a majority vote today (February 24).The post Lasantha Alagiyawanna appointed COPA Chairman appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Lasantha Alagiyawanna appointed Chairman of COPA (Category: Breaking News)
- New Chairpersons appointed for COPE and COPA (Category: Breaking News)
- Lasantha Alagiyawanna appointed new chair of COPA (Category: Breaking News)
- Lasantha and Rohitha elected as COPA, COPE chairmen (Category: Breaking News)
Commissioner General of Elections Saman Sri Rathnanayake in a media realese bearing reference LAE/2023/39 has announced that the Local Government Election scheduled to be held on 9th March 2023 has been postponed due to reasons beyond the control of the EC and that the new date will be announced on 3rd March 2023
- Google's three antitrust battles: Here's what you need to know - CNET (Category: Technology)
- Google's three antitrust battles: Here's what you need to know - CNET (Category: Technology)
- Google's three antitrust battles: Here's what you need to know - CNET (Category: Technology)
- Climate pledge on home heating 'vanishes' after 'mix-up' (Category: Technology)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that tourist numbers had dropped following the protests in May and June of last year. Wickremesinghe announced plans to make Sri Lanka a year-round tourist destination, with measures to be taken to promote the tourism sector. He made these comments during a meeting with businessmen from the tourism industry in the […]
- Sri Lanka to target 5 million tourist arrivals a year (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourist zones to be established in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka says Australia helping shift power dynamics in region (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka seeks Maldives assistance in war on drugs (Category: Breaking News)
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- Requirement/Demands Of Women On International Women’s Day (Category: Breaking News)
- Nation Cast Out Of Paradise Reemerges (Category: Breaking News)
- Rupees 1000 – Is It Such An Insurmountable Barrier ? (Category: Breaking News)
- Rupees 1000 – Is It Such An Insurmountable Barrier ? (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced plans to make Sri Lanka a year-round tourist destination, with measures to be taken to promote the tourism sector. He made these comments during a meeting with businessmen from the tourism industry in the Galle District yesterday (23), which was organized under the theme “Survival and Overcoming Challenges in the […]
- Space, Scotland's final frontier? (Category: Technology)
- Dream property for sale (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Tourism awards for Hobart (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Even in tough economy, Seattle tourism continues to thrive (Category: USA, Washington)
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has cancelled its public rally which was scheduled to be held in Anuradhapura today (Feb 24), due to the uncertainty over the 2023 Local Government election.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has pledged to necessary steps to boost the tourism sector to make Sri Lanka a tourist destination throughout the year.
Food insecurity in Sri Lanka remains at concerning levels in the face of Sri Lanka’s economic crisis, World Food Programme (WFP) has stated in its “Country Brief” for January 2023.The post Food insecurity in Sri Lanka remains at concerning levels – WFP appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- WFP says food insecurity in Sri Lanka remains at concerning levels (Category: Breaking News)
- Joint food security assessment by govt., FAO, WFP next month (Category: Breaking News)
- Food insecurity in Sri Lanka forcing families to borrow food (Category: Breaking News)
- Three in 10 Sri Lankans are food insecure – World Food Programme (Category: Breaking News)
World Food Programme (WFP), in its Country Brief for January 2023, notes that food insecurity remains at concerning levels in the face of Sri Lanka s economic crisis.
- Lawmakers take up issue of genetically-altered foods (Category: USA, Washington)
- Tucson Originals holding food drive at its restaurants (Category: USA, Arizona)
- Lithonia Food Thief Strikes Same Homeowner 4 Times (Category: USA, Georgia)
- How long can someone survive in the cold without food? (Category: Technology)
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stresses that committing to specific and credible financing assurances for Sri Lanka is "most urgent".The post Specific, credible financing assurances for Sri Lanka “most urgent” – U.S. Treasury Secretary appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Yellen ‘eager’ to work with China on debt, other global challenges (Category: Breaking News)
- Janet Yellen warns United States could run out of cash by June 1 (Category: Breaking News)
- Janet Yellen warns US could run out of cash by June 1 (Category: Breaking News)
- Janet Yellen warns US could run out of cash by 1 June (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is set to receive its first group of post-pandemic Chinese tourists after becoming one of the first 20 countries to resume the organization of outbound group tourists from China since COVID-19.
- Fleurieu crowds go with the flow (Category: South Australia)
- Going ape (Category: Technology)
- Eastern Eye (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka seeks more Saudi tourists (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka once again abstained from voting on a resolution against Russia at the UN General Assembly, despite appeals made last week to back the new document. The UN General Assembly called for ending the war in Ukraine and demanded Russia’s immediate withdrawal from the country, in line with the UN Charter. At its resumed […]
- Sri Lanka abstains from voting on Ukraine resolution (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka abstains from UN vote on resolution against ASAT tests (Category: Breaking News)
- HRC resolution on Sri Lanka presented to UNGA (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka abstains from voting on resolution against Russia (Category: Breaking News)
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has decided to conduct a special probe into the shortage and soaring prices of medicines, following a petition lodged in this regard.
By Shamindra Ferdinando The main Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has been divided over the appointment of its National List MP Mayantha Dissanayake as the Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF).The Wickremesinghe-Rajapaksa government yesterday (23) picked Dissanayake in spite of Chief Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella on behalf of the Opposition proposing Dr. Harsha […]
- Why does IMF ignore government’s authoritarian behavior, asks Harsha (Category: Breaking News)
- Opp. alleges Speaker disrupts CoPF ahead of vote on CBSL Bill (Category: Breaking News)
- ÂThis happened with full knowledge of PresidentÂ- Harsha on COPF chairmanship controversy (Category: Breaking News)
- Harsha claims unwillingness to protect thieves cost him COPF chairmanship (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka can use the WhatsApp messaging service and go out at night again after having his bail for rape charges varied.Gunathilaka, 31, applied to vary his bail in Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court today. He is facing four counts of sexual intercourse without consent and has not yet entered a plea. After matching on Tinder, […]
- Danushka Gunathilaka granted bail in sexual assault case (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka denied bail, suspended by SLC from ‘all forms of cricket’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka has three sex assault charges withdrawn (Category: Breaking News)
- Sydney court lifts curfew for Danushka Gunathilaka (Category: Breaking News)
By Saman Indrajith SBJB MP Harsha de Silva said that he had asked the Gotabaya Rajapaksa administration to seek IMF assistance in 2020. “At that time a U.S dollar was selling at Rs 200. The interest rates were around six percent. Inflation was around six percent. The situation is completely different today. Our interest rates […]
- Harsha accuses govt. of being secretive about debt negotiations with international commercial cr... (Category: Breaking News)
- Domestic debt restructuring: Harsha insists money belonging to EPF members must be safeguarded (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka on China-IMF agenda (Category: Breaking News)
- Harsha predicts 18 % VAT will have devastating effect on farming (Category: Breaking News)
The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka has issued a letter of approval to India’s Adani Green Energy Limited for setting up two wind power plants to be set up in Mannar and Pooneryn with a total investment of USD 442 Million. The wind power plant in Mannar will operate at a capacity of 250 […]
- Pattern Energy begins work on New Mexico transmission line (Category: USA, New Mexico)
- Pattern Energy begins work on New Mexico transmission line (Category: USA, New Mexico)
- Air Current (Category: Business)
- Wind Energy (Category: Business)
Hopeless title since it connotes no hope. Thus Cassandra joins her front house neighbour’s refrain of a couple of months ago, when things were not so hopeless as now. He said, passing judgment on the government: “Why won’t they let me die in peace? I have worked all my life earning income for the government […]
- ‘Ethir: Legendary high jumper’ – a response (Category: Breaking News)
- Will President stop playing balls with crooks? (Category: Breaking News)
- Are we so bad? (Category: Breaking News)
- Sirisena says he won’t leave country for good (Category: Breaking News)
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- Civil Society Condemns Abuse Of ICCPR (Category: Breaking News)
- Online Safety Bill & Anti-Terror Bill – Law Making To End Democracy & Fundamental Rights Of Sri... (Category: Breaking News)
- Saying No To Authoritarian Governance (Category: Breaking News)
- Stop Intimidating The Judiciary, End Undermining Democracy, Hold Elections! (Category: Breaking News)
The UN Human Rights Committee will hold its upcoming session from 27 February to 24 March, during which it will review Egypt, Turkmenistan, Zambia, Peru, Sri Lanka and Panama. The six parties are among the 173 members of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. They are required to undergo regular reviews by the […]
- UN experts call on Sri Lanka to suspend ‘Yukthiya’ anti-drug operation (Category: Breaking News)
- Impunity in Sri Lanka to be raised at UN Human Rights Council (Category: Breaking News)
- UN raises concerns over two Bills in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s 6th Periodic Review under the ICCPR to be held in Geneva (Category: Breaking News)
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