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A fundamental rights petition has been filed with the Supreme Court against the decision taken not to release the funds allocated through the 2023 Budget to the Election Commission for holding the Local Government (LG) election.The post Petition filed against failure to release funds to hold Local Government Election appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA Ne...
- Petition against holding Local Government Election postponed to May 11th (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP’s Petition against postponement of Local Government Election fixed for consideration (Category: Breaking News)
- All steps taken to hold Local Government Election – Election Commission tells Supreme Court (Category: Breaking News)
- Petition filed against failure to release funds to hold LG election (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Anatomy Of A Change; From Wijeweera’s JVP To AKD’s NPP appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Ranil Vs. AKD: Who Will Blink First? (Category: Breaking News)
- The JVP & The Tamil People: Change The Party Line Now! (Category: Breaking News)
- AKD’s International Crusade – Will It Come To Naught? (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil’s political ‘Trickonometry’ (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Ballot Or Bloodbath? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Aragalaya & The Wijeweera Legacy: How The Lankan Left Could Win (Category: Breaking News)
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- President Should Be Responsible! (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil’s Repression Will Hit The JVP-NPP While It Indulges In Political Narcissism (Category: Breaking News)
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry recently met with Dr. Peter Ramsauer, Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the German Parliament in charge of bilateral relations with Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka s National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) eased year-on-year to 53.2% in January, after a 59.2% rise in December, the statistics department said on Tuesday.
Despite having informed the Supreme Court of the difficulties pertaining to the holding of the 2023 Local Government election, the Election Commission of Sri Lanka has stated that they are unable to refund the election deposits which have already been placed.
- AOC is planning to stream on Twitch again - CNET (Category: Technology)
- Fact-checking President Trump's comments about stopping vote counts (Category: USA, New Hampshire)
- Fact-checking President Trump's comments about stopping vote counts (Category: USA, Iowa)
- Fact-checking President Trump's comments about stopping vote counts (Category: USA, Nebraska)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has stated that he is ready to arrange a meeting with officials of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Sri Lanka s opposition parties including the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP).
Sri Lanka is tangled in the worst financial crisis in over seven decades, triggered by a severe shortage of foreign exchange that forced the country to annouce a suspension of foreign debt repayments in April 2022.
The Colombo District Court today (Feb. 21) issued an interim order against former President Maithripala Sirisena and General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Dayasiri Jayasekara, preventing the appointment of someone else to the position of SLFP Ja-Ela Pradeshiya Sabha member Chamali Perera.
Faizal Salieh assumed duties as the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), with effect from 20 February 2023.
The government is going to reduce the number of individuals eligible to receive social welfare benefits through surveys conducted across the country, says the Development Officers Service Union.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday (Feb. 20) condemned the alleged attack on Tamil Nadu fishermen by Sri Lanka nationals on February 15. The CM wrote to External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, requesting the central government to intervene and take up the matter with the Sri Lankan authorities.
- Amnesty wants U.N. probe into Sri Lanka war crimes (Category: Breaking News)
- Entire Tamil Nadu celebrates victory of US resolution (Category: Breaking News)
- Lankan boat captured at Vedharanyam sea (Category: Breaking News)
- Focusing on the centre and not the periphery (Category: Breaking News)
YouTuber Sepal Amarasinghe has been released by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today (February 21) from the case filed over a statement he made defaming the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa).The post Sepal Amarasinghe released after apologising unconditionally appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sepal Amarasinghe further remanded until January 31 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sepal Amarasinghe arrested by CID (Category: Breaking News)
- Sepal Amarasinghe further remanded till January 17 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sepal Amarasinghe remanded until January 10 (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is tangled in the worst financial crisis in over seven decades, triggered by a severe shortage of foreign exchange that forced the country to annouce a suspension of foreign debt repayments in April 2022.The post Sri Lanka to make $2.6 billion in loan repayments in first half of year appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- China confirms two-year debt moratorium offer for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s revenue shortfall concerns IMF team – sources (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLankan Airlines says paid interest on US$ 175 million bond after sovereign debt default (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt owed by Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to China rise to record levels: Data (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Parliament was adjourned by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene till 9:30 AM on Wednesday (February 22) due to a tense situation that erupted in Parliament a short while ago.The post Sri Lanka Parliament adjourned due to opposition protest demanding Local Government Election appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- National People’s Power candidate injured during protest dies (Category: Breaking News)
- No Election, No Funds, Local Government Election not legally declared – Sri Lanka President (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s government employees to protest demanding Rs. 20,000 salary hike (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan parliamentary proceedings adjourned for a few minutes due to opposition protest (Category: Breaking News)
The Export-Import Bank of China has provided Sri Lanka with a debt extension, China’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday, noting that China is willing to negotiate a medium- and long-term debt disposal plan with the country in a friendly manner, and do its best to promote Sri Lanka’s debt sustainability.The post China already offers Sri Lanka debt extension: Chinese Foreign Ministry appeared first on...
- China confirms two-year debt moratorium offer for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- China responds to Victoria Nuland’s comment on Debt Relief to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- China already offers Sri Lanka debt extension- Foreign Ministry (Category: Breaking News)
- China calls for joint efforts to ease Sri Lanka’s debt burden (Category: Breaking News)
Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe,PC says if the Government had the need to postpone the election, it could have been done by making the Commission inactive without appointing new members to replace the members who left, but instead of doing so, the Government appointed suitable people to the Commission.The post Government has no need to postpone election – Justice Minister appeared fi...
- Sri Lanka’s justice minister assures presidential election scheduled for 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. to delay tabling Anti-Terrorism Bill in parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Justice Minister says Anti-Terrorism Act to ensure people’s safety (Category: Breaking News)
- Presidential election will be held in due time - Wijeyadasa (Category: Breaking News)
Continues to contribute positively to Sri Lanka amidst unprecedented challenges The Board of Directors of Nestlé Lanka, 20 February 2023, approved results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31 December 2022. Sharing his thoughts on the results, Jason Avanceña, Managing Director of Nestlé Lanka said “It gives me immense pride to witness the […]
- Nestlé increases milk collection (Category: Business)
- Nestlé Lanka announces investment in factory expansion worth over Rs. 2 billion (Category: Breaking News)
- Creamier 2011 for Nestlé Lanka shareholders (Category: Business)
- 1Q revenue up, profit down at Nestlé Lanka (Category: Business)
By Jehan Perera The local government elections are unlikely to take place as scheduled on March 9. This is on account of the government printer declining to print ballot papers without prior payment by the Election Commission. The Election Commission is on record saying that due to this delay in the printing of ballot papers, […]
- Testing the ground through provincial elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Putting cart before horse with regard to electoral reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt.’s cockamamie reasoning (Category: Breaking News)
- PAFFREL raises concerns over government’s election strategies (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando Jathika Jana Balawegaya (JJB) lawmaker Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called for an end to the practice of spending taxpayers’ money to maintain former Presidents and their spouses. Bankrupt Sri Lanka couldn’t afford to look after political families, MP Dissanayake told a gathering in Colombo on Sunday. Referring to the former first lady […]
- JVP says it has right to maintain relations with US (Category: Breaking News)
- Decorated gunship pilot blacklisted for appearing on political stage (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP defends Lal Kantha’s call for devolution of judicial power, promises new Constitution (Category: Breaking News)
- Wimal alleges Ranil, Sajith, AKD pursuing IMF, India agendas (Category: Breaking News)
Is it a curse to be living in these times in this country? It feels like it is so. For we do not find peace of mind in anything, anywhere. Everything is working against the ordinary citizens of the country. The prices of bare necessities of life like food, fuel, electricity, water, transport, health care, […]
- VIDEO: Release Fonseka to stop the flooding, urges Dayasiri (Category: Breaking News)
- Rogues have no right to eat while masses starve! (Category: Breaking News)
- STF commemoration today (Category: Breaking News)
- Prof. Dunusinghe debunks govt.’s claims about stabilising economy (Category: Breaking News)
Tuesday 21st February, 2023 The Opposition seems to have lost the plot. The Rajapaksa-Wickremesinghe regime has almost succeeded in sabotaging the local government (LG) polls, which were originally scheduled for 09 March. The Election Commission, which told the Supreme Court that it would hold the polls, has thrown in the towel, and the people have […]
- Sajith urges govt to act in best interest of people and country (Category: Breaking News)
- CROSSOVERS CANNOT BE PREVENTED DUE TO DEVELOPMENT (Category: Breaking News)
- Opposition Leader s request to security forces and the public (Category: Breaking News)
- Opposition Leader asks govt. if there is terrorist threat (Category: Breaking News)
Selection Trial for Asian Youth Championships by Reemus Fernando Asian Youth Championship medallist Nirmali Wickramasinghe of Wickramabahu Central, Gampola is among dozens of leading youth athletes vying to achieve qualifying standards for the next edition of the Asian event which will be held in Uzbekistan. The final selection trial to pick Sri Lanka’s team for […]
- Tharushi, Gayanthika, Nadeesha, Yupun eye Olympic qualifying standards in Dubai (Category: Breaking News)
- Tharushi pulls out from Asian Relays (Category: Breaking News)
- Susantha deserves to be in the Asian Games team (Category: Breaking News)
- Akalanka tops list as four athletes reach qualifying standards (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Awaiting The Supreme Court’s Guidance On Elections appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- President Needs To Implement Pledges Before Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- A Further Erosion Of Moral Legitimacy With Blocking Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Second Aragalaya In The Making (Category: Breaking News)
- Preparing For Free & Fair Elections (Category: Breaking News)
A Sri Lankan has been prosecuted in Vietnam on charges of property theft. The Hanoi People’s Procuracy prosecuted the Sri Lankan man on charges of property theft in line with Article 173, Clause 1 of the Penal Code. According to the indictment, Aruna Rukshan Rajapakshage, 42, entered Vietnam via Tan Son Nhat International Airport in […]
- Sri Lankan prosecuted in Vietnam over property theft (Category: Breaking News)
- Court dismisses petition challenging changes to SLFP constitution (Category: Breaking News)
- Supreme Court orders funds allocated for polls to be released (Category: Breaking News)
- Court blocks attempt to frame Indonesians trafficked to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
A Sri Lankan has been prosecuted in Vietnam on charges of property theft. The Hanoi People’s Procuracy prosecuted the Sri Lankan man on charges of property theft in line with Article 173, Clause 1 of the Penal Code. According to the indictment, Aruna Rukshan Rajapakshage, 42, entered Vietnam via Tan Son Nhat International Airport in […]
- Sri Lankan prosecuted in Vietnam over property theft (Category: Breaking News)
- Court dismisses petition challenging changes to SLFP constitution (Category: Breaking News)
- Supreme Court orders funds allocated for polls to be released (Category: Breaking News)
- Court blocks attempt to frame Indonesians trafficked to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The apparel industry is at risk following the electricity tariff hike, the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) said. The Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) granted approval to a 66% electricity tariff hike effective 15th February 2023, resulting in exponential increases in costs in the apparel industry, which in turn threatens the continuity of operations, competitiveness and […]
- Electricity tariffs to go up by 75 percent (Category: Breaking News)
- PUCSL Chairman says no choice but to consider entering politics (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet approves proposal to increase electricity tariff (Category: Breaking News)
- Court of Appeal rejects writ against electricity tariff hike (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankans have been accused of assaulting Indian fishermen and also taking away their catch and equipment. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin raised the allegation in a letter to Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. He urged the Indian Government to raise the matter with Sri Lanka to ensure action is taken against […]
- Tamil Nadu CM calls for release of Indian fishermen detained in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister demands release of Indians detained in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Stalin writes to Centre seeking release of Indian fishermen from Sri Lankan custody (Category: Breaking News)
- Stalin asks Jaishankar to secure release of fishermen in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Export-Import Bank of China has provided Sri Lanka with a debt extension, China s Foreign Ministry said on Monday, noting that China is willing to negotiate a medium- and long-term debt disposal plan with the country in a friendly manner, and do its best to promote Sri Lanka s debt sustainability.
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The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is prepared to resume funding projects in Sri Lanka. JICA had suspended funding projects in Sri Lanka owing to the economic crisis and is awaiting a deal between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Sri Lanka to resume funding. A discussion was held today (20) between the State Minister […]
- JICA will not fund projects in Sri Lanka until debt restructured (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka seeks support to expedite response from IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- Ceylon Chamber urges China to meet IMF requirements (Category: Breaking News)
- Match fees of Sri Lanka Women’s cricket team increased (Category: Breaking News)
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