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[…]The post Target 2048: It Is Democracy & Not Authoritarianism That Will Do The Job appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Target 2048 – Is It Firm Responsive Leadership Or Dictatorial Authoritarian Leadership? (Category: Breaking News)
- Target 2048 – Social Market Economy Ideology Need Be Clarified & Signed Off (Category: Breaking News)
- Target 2048 – Growth Lab Experiment Should Be Converted From A Mere Wish To Ground Level Reality (Category: Breaking News)
- Target 2048 Requires Sri Lanka To Develop A Viable Creative Capital Base (Category: Breaking News)
by S. Skandakumar Dear Mr. Taufel As you were an Umpire who was held in the highest esteem throughout your tenure, I read your comments on the Bairstow dismissal with interest. Since it was an incident that raised comments from two Prime Ministers and turned the sacred Long Room at Lord’s temporarily into an angry […]
- Hannibal was brought in for Palliyaguruge due to fatigue (Category: Breaking News)
- Hannibal unfit for international games – Hasaranga (Category: Breaking News)
- Umpire hora! (Category: Breaking News)
- Wanindu Hasaranga conundrum (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The Agony Continues Or A New Beginning With Fonseka As Leader Of SJB? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Ranil Vs. AKD: Who Will Blink First? (Category: Breaking News)
- Is Ranil Wickremesinghe Unelectable? (Category: Breaking News)
- Black & White; No Shades? (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil’s political ‘Trickonometry’ (Category: Breaking News)
The fourth season of the Lanka Premier League is all set to start from July 30 and continue till August 21 and Star Sports has secured the television media rights for the upcoming edition. Star Sports will be the tournament’s official broadcaster in India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, and the MENA (Middle […]
- Sports Minister says LPL is illegal (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka Premier League to take place in July-August (Category: Breaking News)
- Situation in Sri Lanka forces postponement of LPL (Category: Breaking News)
- President snubs Sports Minister and attends LPL (Category: Breaking News)
July 4, 2023: Star Sports, the country’s leading sports network, will have the exclusive television media rights for the upcoming Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023, scheduled to be played in Sri Lanka from July 30 to August 21. Having bagged the television broadcast rights, Star Sports will telecast the league’s exciting action live, exclusively in […]The post Star Sports acquires television b...
- Expolanka acquires controlling stake in Akquasun Holidays for US$ 915,000 (Category: Business)
- Expolanka acquires controlling stake in Akquasun Holidays for US$ 915,000 (Category: Business)
- Carlyle Group acquires 9% stake in India Infoline (Category: Business)
- Access acquires control of Sathosa Motors (Category: Breaking News)
The muted, panicked voice came through the phone of a friend who croaked she was very confidentially warning Cassandra and advising her. Yours truly was immediately panic infected. With deep emphasis and concern the friend took her time to advise that Cass withdraws all money from banks. Cass was for once glad she was poor […]
- Authorities warn of fake Cass County Jail checks (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Authorities warn of fake Cass County Jail checks (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Authorities warn of fake Cass County Jail checks (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Authorities warn of fake Cass County Jail checks (Category: USA, North Dakota)
Debt-laden Sri Lanka will unveil its domestic debt restructuring strategy this week, central bank chief P Nandalal Weerasinghe said on Sunday (Jun 25), as the island navigates its worst financial crisis in decades. Sri Lanka will also likely obtain Cabinet and parliamentary approval for the debt restructuring strategy this week, Weerasinghe told local TV channels […]
- CB warns of catastrophic consequences if banking sector collapses (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s sovereign lenders yet to outline debt talks plans (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to announce debt restructuring strategy in April (Category: Breaking News)
- CBSL Governor refuses to resign over pay hike issue (Category: Breaking News)
The Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA), one of the longest standing automotive associations in South Asia, raised concerns regarding the fairness of current import regulations which permits the importation of extravagant items such as televisions and mobile phones. The CMTA emphasizes the need for a more equitable import policy that considers the struggles faced by […]
- Disparities in import regulations and policies, says CMTA (Category: Breaking News)
- Health Ministry issues new regulations regarding shelf-life of imported food (Category: Breaking News)
- The regulations enacted under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act permitting the importation o... (Category: Breaking News)
- HNB signs on as annual corporate leasing partner for CMTA (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Think 2048, Act Now appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Missing Ingredients To Come Out Of The Economic Rut (Category: Breaking News)
- If The Speaker Had Become The President, The Economic Crisis Might Have Been Eased By Now (Category: Breaking News)
- My View Completes 13 Years: Still Batting & Not-Out Yet (Category: Breaking News)
- Target 2048 – Social Market Economy Ideology Need Be Clarified & Signed Off (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post ‘Due Impartiality’ Should Be Our Top Most Objective In Regulating The Broadcasting Sector appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Proposed Broadcasting Regulations: Striking A Balance Between Control & Freedom (Category: Breaking News)
- Weaponising Of The Law (Category: Breaking News)
- Dullas feels Ranil bringing new Bill to control Sirasa TV (Category: Breaking News)
- Lord Of The Flies Sri Lankan version: Strange experiment: Making A Good Society Through Bad Laws (Category: Breaking News)
At least 78 people have died and many more are feared missing after a fishing boat carrying refugees and migrants capsized and sank off the southern coast of Greece – one of the worst such disasters this year. The Greek coastguard said in a statement on Wednesday the vessel sank in international waters, 47 nautical […]
- Boat carrying 400 migrants adrift between Italy and Malta (Category: Breaking News)
- Dozens missing in latest shipwreck off Tunisia (Category: Breaking News)
- Coastguard Unit for each fisheries harbour (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka releases Indian fishermen (Category: Breaking News)
At least 79 people have died and more than 100 have been rescued after their fishing vessel capsized off the coast of southern Greece. But survivors and Greek officials say that hundreds more migrants were on board. The government says this is one of Greece’s biggest migrant tragedies, and has declared three days of mourning. […]
- Boat that sank off southern Greece had 100 children in hold (Category: Breaking News)
- Greece boat disaster: Capsized boat had 100 children in hold – reports (Category: Breaking News)
- Greek PM seeks forgiveness over train crash (Category: Breaking News)
- Human error to blame for train crash – Greek PM (Category: Breaking News)
Two years into the military recapturing power, there does not seem to be a let-up to the torment of the people of Myanmar. The latter are putting up sustained and spirited armed opposition to the military but the ruling junta is yet to contemplate backing down from its harshly repressive treatment of the resisting public. […]
- The issue of rising state brutality in the Asian theatre (Category: Breaking News)
- Myanmar: South Asia’s other ‘Small Miracle’? (Category: Business)
- New Myanmar Democracy: Generals In Plain Clothes (Category: Breaking News)
- China, Russia, India enabling Myanmar’s military rule: Report (Category: Breaking News)
Thousands of people are being evacuated downstream of a major dam which has collapsed in Russian-held Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky said 80 towns and villages may be flooded after the destruction of the dam at Nova Kakhovka, which he blamed on Russia. Water is surging down the Dnipro river, and is said to pose a […]
- Ukraine launches counter-offensive actions (Category: Breaking News)
- Ukraine launches counter-offensive actions (Category: Breaking News)
- Mike Pence tears into Donald Trump at 2024 campaign launch (Category: Breaking News)
- US and China pledge to stabilise tense relationship after talks (Category: Breaking News)
New laws contemplated by the government appears to have caused much concern among Opposition political parties for obvious reasons. The constitutionality of the proposed Broadcasting Authority Bill is expected to be challenged in the Supreme Court. The whole process of law making raised quite a stir in the wake of the recent shocking Supreme Court […]
- Opp. alleges Prez intends to bring media under his thumb, roll back election map (Category: Breaking News)
- GL urges AG to ensure compliance with SC recommendations before Speaker certifies Online Safety ... (Category: Breaking News)
- GL frowns on Prez downplaying importance of elections before judges (Category: Breaking News)
- Herath accuses President of using SLPP as rubber stamp in Parliament to pass draconian laws (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Political Robber Barons Fear The Rejuvenated ‘Aragala’ Spirit! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Politics & Death Of Sanath Nishantha: Some Sombre Lessons & Reflections (Category: Breaking News)
- Calm Before The Storm! Aragalaya -’22 Has Rested Enough!!! (Category: Breaking News)
- Evaluation Of Aragalaya (Category: Breaking News)
- With Impunity Remaining Normalised, What Hope For Sri Lanka? (Category: Breaking News)
Karim Benzema is to leave Real Madrid after 14 years at the club. The Ballon d’Or-winning striker, who joined the Spanish giants from Lyon in 2009, will depart on a free transfer when the season ends. Benzema, who had a year left on his contract, is set to move to Saudi Arabia after receiving a […]
- Ronaldo urges more big names to make Saudi move (Category: Breaking News)
- Blues bid £105.6m for Enzo Fernandez (Category: Breaking News)
- Wales captain retires from football aged 33 (Category: Breaking News)
- Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr until 2025 (Category: Breaking News)
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- Video: Cabraal-missile is stronger than Indian Agni-V missile (Category: Video)
- Video: Dambulla Mosque controversy could have been solved peacefully (Category: Video)
- Video: Sajith issuing misleading statements - Tissa (Category: Video)
- Video: No need for permission - Sajith (Category: Video)
[…]The post B.H. Abdul Hameed’s Book: A Wayfarer On The Airwaves – An Anthropological Journey appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- ‘Due Impartiality’ Should Be Our Top Most Objective In Regulating The Broadcasting Sector (Category: Breaking News)
- Music Traditions Of The Muslims In Sri Lanka: A Razor-Sharp Documentary Of Empathy & Compassion (Category: Breaking News)
- The Rhythmic Rebel: Austin Munasinghe’s Mark On Sri Lankan Soundscapes (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka is not a free country says Freedom House (Category: Breaking News)
The ICC announced the list of match officials that will take charge of the World Test Championship Final between Australia and India at The Oval, starting June 7. Chris Gaffaney of New Zealand and Richard Illingworth of England will be the on-field umpires at The Oval for the marquee clash between Australia and India. They […]
- SRI LANKA START IN A HURRY | Sporting Life - Cricket News | Live Scorecards, Friends Provident t20 (Category: Breaking News)
- Murali taking final bow (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka and India ends in draw (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka ahead on Day 4 of the final Test against India (Category: Breaking News)
NEW DELHI: A UAE free economic zone invited Indian companies on Thursday to expand operations into the region, as the Gulf state tries to attract investors from South Asia’s largest economy with new opportunities. Economic ties between India and the UAE received a major boost when their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement came into force in […]
- A Dubai model Free Trade Zone planned (Category: Breaking News)
- Dubai-Lanka trade exchange hit AED 1.3 b in 2010 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka plans Dubai-model free zone (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka’s Consul General in UAE and Hamriyah Free Zone Authority discuss partnerships (Category: Business)
[…]The post Mother’s Day & Rights Of Women appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- President Should Be Responsible! (Category: Breaking News)
- What Is Wrong With The President’s Vision & Mission? (Category: Breaking News)
- Australian Referendum & Human Rights (Category: Breaking News)
- Define Your Terms, Please (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Liberal Or Edible Economics: Global Disorder Worst In A Century appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Liberalism, capitalism & The Hungry Masses: “Edible Economics” Will Need To Restrain Choices (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump-Ramasamy Ticket GOP’s Best Bet In 2024; US Events Will Affect The Whole World (Category: Breaking News)
- Why Yuan Can’t Replace Dollar As The Global Currency (Category: Breaking News)
- Why Yuan Can’t Replace Dollar As The Global Currency (Category: Breaking News)
by Sanath Nanayakkare State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon said on Tuesday that Sri Lanka Navy will undertake the task of mapping out an essential map for safe marine navigation for ocean-going ships sailing in Sri Lankan waters. “Many countries require merchant ships to have these maps on board for safe navigation when they […]
- Justice Minister alleges NARA causes massive revenue losses, opposes remedial measures (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to amend National Hydrology Act to boost revenue through electronic navigation charts (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. sets up National Hydrographic Office, clears the way for further developments in the field (Category: Breaking News)
- Magampura takes its place in maritime maps of the world - President (Category: Breaking News)
Terrorist Iqbal alias Bali Khayara, who was a member of Al-Qaeda and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Khayara group, was killed in a police encounter near Fateh Moor, in Dera Ismail Khan, police officials confirmed. Iqbal was one of the most wanted terrorists, and the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab police had announced a reward of Rs. 10.5 million […]
- Pakistan police kill most-wanted terrorist involved in SL cricket team attack (Category: Breaking News)
- British Muslim leader cites forced cremation in Sri Lanka unacceptable (Category: Breaking News)
- British Muslim leader cites forced cremation in Sri Lanka unacceptable (Category: Breaking News)
- බංග්ලාදේශ ලෝක කුසලාන කණ්ඩායම නම් කෙරේ - ප්රබලයෙක් ඉවතට (Category: Sinhala)
Terrorist Iqbal alias Bali Khayara, who was involved in the 2009 attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore, has been killed in a Police encounter in Pakistan. Iqbal was a member of Al-Qaeda and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Khayara group. He was killed in a Police encounter near Fateh Moor in Dera Ismail […]
- Bangladesh include Mosaddek Hossain in their squad for first Test against Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- BASL concerned over Ranil’s attack on Saliya Pieris (Category: Breaking News)
- Individual killed in another shooting incident (Category: Breaking News)
- Notorious drug dealer shot dead in Minuwangoda (Category: Breaking News)
The detention of a Japanese employee of drugmaker Astellas Pharma in China involves espionage, Beijing’s new ambassador to Tokyo, Wu Jianghao, alleged on Friday. Responding to questions from reporters at the Japan National Press Club, Wu said: “The core of this incident is that it is a spy incident that touches on China’s national security. […]
- Cherishing China! (Category: Business)
- Top Chinese official arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Business)
- SL-China sign 16 agreements (Category: Business)
- Japan Ocean Policy Vows Tougher Security Amid China Threat (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Scamming The Gestapo Church, Or Being Sound Christian Witness appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Andrew Sujeevan, Anglican Johnian Punished By A Corrupt Theocratic Church (Category: Breaking News)
- Lying About Age Of Protestant Mission Schools: Is Age Quality? (Category: Breaking News)
- Minorities Within Minorities Bullied Into Giving-Up Their Right To Convert & Be Converted Religion (Category: Breaking News)
- Mother’s Day & Rights Of Women (Category: Breaking News)
From the end of the 1980s towards the beginning of 1990s, in our region (Azad Kashmir), a storm erupted in newspapers, TV, mosques, schools, colleges, cities, markets, and villages. There were chants, songs, processions, Mujahideens, prisoners, killers, dacoits, Kalashnikovs, camps, training, Vigo cars, double-door vehicles, agencies etc. etc., it appeared as if Kashmir’s independence is […]
- J-K on progressive path as ground situation changed after abrogation of Article 370 (Category: Breaking News)
- They can file a charge posthumously against Jawaharlal Nehru too (Category: Breaking News)
- Asia’s largest tulip garden in Srinagar attracts record visitors; expected to beat earlier records (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post That Damned Elusive Mastermind appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Accuser & The Accused; Is Suresh Sallay In The Cross Hairs Of A Witch Hunt? (Category: Breaking News)
- Nothing ‘Holistic’ About The Romesh De Silva Constitutional Draft Or The Millions Spent By ‘Expe... (Category: Breaking News)
- The Women At Gates Of The Mahara Prison (Category: Breaking News)
- The Women At Gates Of The Mahara Prison (Category: Breaking News)
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