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- Sri Lankan MPs given traditional welcome at New Zealand Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia holds talks with Sri Lanka’s indigenous community (Category: Breaking News)
- New envoy notes contribution of Sri Lankans in UK (Category: Breaking News)
- Concerns over cyberharassment targeting Sri Lankan women (Category: Breaking News)
New Delhi and Colombo are set to begin technical discussions that could pave the way for a multi-product petroleum pipeline between the two South Asian nations.The post Sri Lanka and India to begin talks on petroleum pipeline appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Oil drilling to begin in 2011 (Category: Breaking News)
- India, Sri Lanka discuss proposal for multi-product petroleum pipeline (Category: Breaking News)
- India, Sri Lanka to begin talks on petroleum pipeline project (Category: Breaking News)
- India, Sri Lanka agree to boost ties through energy, power and port projects (Category: Breaking News)
Only time will tell whether the Sri Lankan government’s recent decision to lift a ban on several Islamic organizations which were outlawed following the Easter Sunday carnage was advisable or not. In the interim, it is best to remember that every government claiming to be democratic is obliged to promote religious tolerance and amity and […]
- Democracy continuing to be derailed in South Asia (Category: Breaking News)
- Bans and flip-flops (Category: Breaking News)
- Identity issues intensify as polls fever grips South Asia (Category: Breaking News)
- Selective targeting not law’s purpose (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Hero Syndrome & Unlawful Acts: Politicians In The Fantasyland Of Omnipotence appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Don’t Shoot The Messenger: Commissions, An “Open Sesame” (Category: Breaking News)
- Fear Corrupts Politicians: Time To Repeal Custom-Made Laws (Category: Breaking News)
- Naked King & The Crumbling State: Seven Decades Of Fake Saviours (Category: Breaking News)
- Failed Economy: Bribery & Corruption To Maintain Power (Category: Breaking News)
The developing Indo-Lanka relations, particularly the process since early 2022 should be examined taking into consideration the significant role played by Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner in New Delhi Milinda Moragoda, who received the Cabinet rank. At the time President Gotabaya Rajapaksa sent the former UNP Minister, one -time close associate of UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, […]
- SLPP rebel MPs urge GR to break his silence on 13 A (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez needs fresh mandate to implement 13 A fully -Opp MPs (Category: Breaking News)
- First things first (Category: Breaking News)
- National elections: Ex-military factor (Category: Breaking News)
Land connectivity is essential for the growth of ties between India and its neighbouring country, Sri Lankan high commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda has said in an interview with The Hindu posted online on July 31, pitching for connectivity projects resembling the “Channel tunnel” from the U.K. to Europe as a possible future initiative if […]
- Ranil’s 13a Diversion & Moragoda’s Monkey Bridge Mantram (Category: Breaking News)
- Milinda pushes for Indo-Lanka strategic-level partnership (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka notifies Indian rupee as designated currency (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF agreement gives us confidence, grateful to India: Lankan envoy (Category: Breaking News)
Fuel prices in Sri Lanka have been revised with effect from midnight on July 31, 2023.The post Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from July 31, 2023 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka increases fuel prices from August 31, 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from October 31, 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Fuel prices reduced in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Fuel prices revised in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka decided to immediately suspend the use of rice for the production of animal feed and beer.The post Sri Lanka suspends use of rice to make beer and feed animals appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Drought dents Sri Lanka’s economic hopes, farmers’ livelihood (Category: Breaking News)
- Price of rice packet and cup of plain tea reduced (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka imports Keeri Samba, eggs and maize (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan provides USD 4.6 Million to support Sri Lankan women and girls’ health (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The Arrest Of Tharindu Uduwaragedara – Larger Questions appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Insane Use Of The ICCPR Act (Category: Breaking News)
- A Few Reflections On The Sri Lanka’s Independence Day (Category: Breaking News)
- Are We Rotting Or Rotten? (Category: Breaking News)
- Separation Of Powers, Rule Of Law, Corruption & SL Bankruptcy (Category: Breaking News)
Amidst continuing financial turmoil in the country, the Japanese managed Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) has delivered the first-ever Cable Laying and Repair Vessel (CLRV) to the European market last week. The buyer is Orange Marine France “C/S Sophie Germain” 100 in length is a state-of-the-art, high-technology vessel, specifically designed and equipped for sub-sea cable laying […...
- Boat fire hits Tassal (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Boat prices hit rocks (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Teens cross Derwent in a tub (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- 295-foot Canadian barge capsizes near Astoria (Category: USA, Washington)
Monday 31st July, 2023 French President Emmanuel Macron, who was here briefly, a few days ago, has reportedly pledged his country’s support for Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring process. Other creditor nations, too, have offered to help this country come out of the present economic crisis
- Sri Lankans among the highest-paid foreign employees in Saudi Arabia (Category: Breaking News)
- Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka agree to strengthen cooperation in several sectors (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka looks to attract Saudi investment in tourism, energy (Category: Breaking News)
- Saudi Crown Prince receives written message from Sri Lanka President (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Target 2048 – Go For Creative Capital And Not For Mere Human Capital appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Target 2048 – Growth Lab Experiment Should Be Converted From A Mere Wish To Ground Level Reality (Category: Breaking News)
- Reforming Education: Target For Creative Capital & Not For Mere Human Capital (Category: Breaking News)
- Target 2048 – Develop A Knowledge-Based Innovative Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Target 2048 Requires Sri Lanka To Develop A Viable Creative Capital Base (Category: Breaking News)
As Sri Lanka sank deep into its economic crisis last year, dentist Lakmal Kulasekara watched many in his field pack up and leave. No matter how bad things became, he was determined to stay.The post Sri Lanka hit by record brain drain, but some stay to rebuild appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka
- Police fire tear gas at protestors in Maradana (Category: Breaking News)
- Political reforms need to accompany economic reforms in Sri Lanka – Samantha Power (Category: Breaking News)
- Is the worst over for Sri Lanka’s economic crisis? (Category: Breaking News)
- USAID Administrator Samantha Power arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka on Saturday invited Japan to resume investment in projects including power, roads and ports as the Japanese foreign minister wrapped up the first high-level visit to the crisis-hit country in nearly four years.The post Crisis-hit Sri Lanka invites Japan to resume investment appeared
- Japanese Foreign Minister to hold crucial talks in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese foreign minister to arrive in Sri Lanka tonight (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese Foreign Minister discusses cooperation and regional stability with Sri Lanka President (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese foreign minister reaches Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
By Easwaran Rutnam Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K Stalin and Sri Lankan Minister Jeevan Thondaman discussed the India-Sri Lanka fishermen issue at a meeting in Chennai today. Thondaman called on the Chief Minister and spoke about the wellbeing of Indian-origin Tamils in Sri Lanka as well as the fishermen issue. A number of Indian fishermen […]
- Stalin writes to Centre seeking release of Indian fishermen from Sri Lankan custody (Category: Breaking News)
- Stalin accuses Sri Lankans of attacking Indian fishermen (Category: Breaking News)
- Tamil Nadu CM demands release of fishermen and boats in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Stalin asks Jaishankar to secure release of fishermen in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
By Easwaran Rutnam Japan wants Sri Lanka’s creditors to participate on comparable terms and to also be transparent. The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, HAYASHI Yoshimasa, who was in Sri Lanka today, paid a courtesy call on President Ranil Wickremesinghe. At the outset, President Wickremesinghe welcomed Minister Hayashi’s visit. In response, Minister Hayashi stated […]
- Japanese Foreign Minister to hold crucial talks in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese Finance Minister calls for talks on Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese Foreign Minister in Sri Lanka on crucial visit (Category: Breaking News)
- President apologizes to Japanese PM over decision to halt LRT project (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando The National Audit Office (NAO) has sought an explanation from Sports Ministry Secretary K. Mahesan regarding the sharp increase of allowances paid to the Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) as well as top management level personnel in USD terms. According to NAO’s draft report on Sri Lanka tour of Australia […]
- Damning report on SLC: State audit stands by its findings (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB MP alleges misuse of funds at SLC (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet sub committee recommends cricket board to be overhauled (Category: Breaking News)
- US$ 187,000 heist at SLC angers Foreign Minister (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Moral Crisis Proving More Toxic Than The Economic Crisis! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- With Impunity Remaining Normalised, What Hope For Sri Lanka? (Category: Breaking News)
- Singapore Elected A ‘Tharman’; For Sri Lanka, A ‘Kadirgamar’ Still A Wish! (Category: Breaking News)
- Tackling The Elephant In The Room; Rising Violence Among Our Adolescents! (Category: Breaking News)
- Politics & Death Of Sanath Nishantha: Some Sombre Lessons & Reflections (Category: Breaking News)
Ambassador of the Republic of Korea Miyon Lee said that during the second half of this year, 7,000 more Sri Lankans would be issued with visas to work in Korea. There were 25,000 Sri Lankan workers employed in Korea and by the end of this year that number would be increased to 32,000. The new […]
- Korean envoy calls on Prime Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- New visa rules will help bring in more Korean investment – Korean Ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
- S. Korea promises assistance for Sri Lanka in education, health, renewable energy employment (Category: Breaking News)
- Prime Minister calls for Iranian investments in energy sector (Category: Breaking News)
Thursday 27th July, 2023 There have been umpteen all-party conferences (APCs) to explore ways and means of resolving Sri Lanka’s ethnic issues, and the latest one was held yesterday. The Opposition would have the public believe that President Ranil Wickremesinghe has undertaken to devolve more powers to the provinces in a bid to woo the […]
- Constitutional Council replaced: Sri Lanka Parliament Council mooted (Category: Breaking News)
- 49th BASL Convocation on Saturday: Kaushalya to be inducted as new Head (Category: Breaking News)
- Boralugoda lion would never have approved non-holding of elections (Category: Breaking News)
- EC informs SC of its intention to conduct scheduled LG polls (Category: Breaking News)
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) with funding support from Japan, has implemented a project to support Sri Lankan migrant workers. Migrant workers were the most affected by the COVID-19 and were at risk of unemployment and non-payment of wages. Sri Lankan migrant workers who opted to return home […]
- Japan, IOM and ILO help protect Sri Lankans from human trafficking (Category: Breaking News)
- IOM assistance sought to repatriate Sri Lankans stranded in Iran (Category: Breaking News)
- More stranded Sri Lankan domestic workers return from Oman (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan supports socioeconomic reintegration of Lankans (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando Thilini Kahandawaarachchi, on behalf of the Norwegian Embassy, on July 06, 2023, reminded the media of the closing down of the mission on July 31, 2023. In her capacity as the Senior Political Advisor at the mission, Kahandawaarachchi, stated that with effect from August 1, 2023, the Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi […]
- Vanni war and Israel-Gaza conflict: Funding catastrophes (Category: Breaking News)
- Closure of Norwegian Embassy in Colombo and other matters (Part II) (Category: Breaking News)
- Warm welcome for war crimes agenda architect (Category: Breaking News)
- Post-war deceptions (Category: Breaking News)
Newly appointed United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, Marc-André Franche, discussed a range of issues with President Ranil Wickremesinghe, including reconciliation efforts and human rights in Sri Lanka. Marc-André Franche presented his Letter of Credence to President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Colombo, the UN and the President’s Office said. The UN said that Franche expressed [̷...
- Maithripala tells UN he rejects international probe (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF MD and Ranil review progress on restructuring Sri Lanka’s debt (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil briefs UN chief on Sri Lanka’s environment policy (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan reiterates conditions to resume stalled projects in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lankan rupee has turned into Asia’s worst-performing currency from being the best in the first half of the year, and is poised to extend losses amid headwinds from interest-rate cuts and loosening of import controls.The post Sri Lanka Rupee goes from Asia’s Best to Worst in three weeks appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka approves lifting some limits on rupee conversion for outward remittances (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Rupee further depreciates against U.S. Dollar (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates further against U.S. Dollar (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates against U.S. Dollar (Category: Breaking News)
Jawaharlal Nehru University facilitates talk on ‘structural genocide’ By Shamindra Ferdinando SLPP MP retired Rear Admiral Sarath Weerasekera yesterday (24) accused Canadian High Commissioner Eric Walsh of backing those propagating separatist sentiments. The former Public Security Minister, who is also the Chairman of the Parliamentary Oversight Committee on National Security, claimed that the HC’...
- Acting Canadian HC summoned over sanctions on ex-Presidents, others (Category: Breaking News)
- Genocide Day’ controversy : SL registers protest with Canadian HC (Category: Breaking News)
- HC Moragoda pushing for land connectivity with India (Category: Breaking News)
- New Indian HC Santosh Jha presents credentials to President (Category: Breaking News)
Monday 24th July, 2023 President Ranil Wickremesinghe has returned from New Delhi with a to-do list given by the Modi government. He will have Big Brother breathing down his neck hereafter. It has been reported that the SLPP-UNP government is planning to hold an all-party conference on the ethnic issue. Some of India’s dictates have […]
- UK, US pressure Lanka to repeal PTA (Category: Breaking News)
- Staff at SL Embassy in Beijing contract COVID-19 (Category: Breaking News)
- The British School in Colombo celebrated Sri Lanka’s 75th year of Independence (Category: Breaking News)
- Myanmar troops rescue eight Lankans from Cyber Criminal Area (Category: Breaking News)
The first two shipments of fuel under the agreement with China’s Sinopec are due to arrive in Sri Lanka in the first week of August, State Minister of Petroleum D.V. Chanaka said.The post First two Sinopec fuel shipments to arrive in Sri Lanka in August appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- First two Sinopec fuel shipments to arrive in August (Category: Breaking News)
- First Sinopec fuel cargo commence discharging (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka IOC s update on fuel shipment arrival (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka expecting four fuel shipments this month (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post 40 Years After The Anti-Tamil Pogrom Of July 1983: Root Causes Remain Unaddressed appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- A Reflection On Forty Years Since The ‘Black July’ Anti-Tamil Pogrom In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- July 1983 Riot: A Spontaneous Racial Outburst Or Planned Pogrom Or Both? (Category: Breaking News)
- Would Voting For A Tamil Presidential Candidate Polarize The Tamils? (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka – Nation Building, Devolution and the 13th Amendment – Part II (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Incubating, Again appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Ethnic Conflict: From Reconciliation To Reescalation (Category: Breaking News)
- On The Current Debate Among Left Intellectuals (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliamentary Privilege Used To Undermine Independence Of The Judiciary (Category: Breaking News)
- Disagreeing With One’s Community That Is Wrong Is A Duty (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's parliament on Thursday (July 20) approved a new law to improve the independence of the country's central bank, the deputy speaker said, as part of reforms linked to a $2.9 billion International Monetary Fund bailout package.The post Sri Lanka parliament approves bill to boost central bank independence appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Central Bank’s ability to print money limited under new Act (Category: Breaking News)
- ''Central Bank of Sri Lanka '' Bill to provide administrative and financial independence to the ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet approval granted for new Central Bank of Sri Lanka draft bill (Category: Breaking News)
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