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Postal workers in Sri Lanka plan to engage in a 24-hour trade union action starting at midnight tonight (June 12), by taking sick leave.The post Sri Lankan postal workers to stage sick leave protest over staffing shortages appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka’s Postal workers launch token strike over Nuwara Eliya Post Office (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Postal Service declared as essential service (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka postal strike ends (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka postal employees to protest tomorrow (Category: Breaking News)
Two care home owners in the UK say they would be unable to cope without the help of foreign staff from countries like Sri Lanka. Lakshmy and Philip Pengelly, who own Ashley Court Care Home in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, said they had been forced to cut occupancy at their home because of staffing issues – until […]
- Sri Lankan asylum seekers feel unsafe in Diego Garcia (Category: Breaking News)
- Refugee from Sri Lanka becomes Mayor in UK town (Category: Breaking News)
- Jimmy Anderson confirms England farewell (Category: Breaking News)
- Anne concludes Sri Lanka visit describing herself ‘eyes and ears’ of monarchy (Category: Breaking News)
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), operating under Sri Lanka's Ministry of Defence, clarifies the admission process for civilian students to its MBBS Degree Programme.The post KDU ensures transparency in admission of civilian students to MBBS programme appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lankan students can now enroll in MBBS program at KDU on payment basis (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet nod for admission of local students to medical degree programme at KDU (Category: Breaking News)
- Late General Sir John Kotelawala commemorates (Category: Breaking News)
- Commander of the Army meets Indonesian Commander and high ranking defence officials (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Proposed Enactment Of The Economic Transformation Bill appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Plan For Transforming The Economy: Lacking Democratic Policy Governance, Will It Be Another Fail... (Category: Breaking News)
- A Postscript To Political Crisis: A Way Out (Category: Breaking News)
- Why Step Motherly Treatment Of The Oppressed Segments Of Society Via Micro Finance Bill? (Category: Breaking News)
- Citizens Need A Snow White To Prod The Dwarfs In Governance & Society! (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that the initiative to provide job opportunities for unemployed youth will commence once the country overcomes bankruptcy this year. The President also mentioned that next year will see the launch of a program aimed at introducing modern agriculture to villages in collaboration with private companies to revitalize the export economy. President Ranil Wickrem...
- Special Statement Delivered By President Ranil Wickremesinghe: Full Text (Category: Breaking News)
- No candidate vying for the presidency has announced plans to abolish executive powers (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Policy Statement – Full Text (Category: Breaking News)
- Fostering a knowledge-empowered youth generation is imperative to meet future challenges -Presid... (Category: Breaking News)
Since its separation in 1947 from India, entire Pakistan and its leadership have been surviving because of Anti-India sentiments. While India is on its path to becoming the top superpower of the world & the fourth largest economy, Pakistan is struggling to even provide food to its nationals. The current protests in various parts of […]
- What is China doing in Gilgit-Baltistan? (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan regime busy with petty issues as country faces crises: Report (Category: Breaking News)
- Is China’s Economic Deprivation of ‘Azad Kashmir’ Leading to Violent Civilian Unrest? (Category: Breaking News)
- Protests intensify in PoK against Pakistan government’s plans to amend Constitution (Category: Breaking News)
by D. I. I. Amarasinghe Nursing, often regarded as the heartbeat of healthcare systems, has undergone a profound evolution in Sri Lanka. From humble beginnings to modern-day complexities, the trajectory of nursing services in this island nation reflects a rich tapestry of dedication, challenges, and opportunities. Nursing in Sri Lanka has undergone a significant evolution […]
- IIHS Multiversity joins hands with U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (Category: Breaking News)
- Navigating challenges of dental education in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Skills Beyond Borders: Are Sri Lankan returnee migrant workers equipped for migration triumph? (Category: Breaking News)
Debt owed by various countries, especially in South Asia and Africa, to China has multiplied in recent years.The post Debt owed by Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to China rise to record levels: Data appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Forbes: Lanka, Pakistan and Maldives among biggest debt burdens to China (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka s debt to China close to 20% of public external debt - study (Category: Breaking News)
- Some creditors want to restructure Sri Lanka’s debt without China (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan, India and France launch creditors meeting on Sri Lanka debt (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe urged political parties to collaborate with the government in safeguarding the country’s economic stability by ensuring the success of the agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).The post Sri Lanka President urges unity to safeguard economic stability amid IMF deal appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka...
- Prez asks Opp. to cooperate (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says Let 2048 be the year of development for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- President to intensify focus on national unity, youth aspirations (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says proposals set forth by parties to form all-party Government will be sha... (Category: Breaking News)
The Government Health Service Ambulance Drivers Association has drawn attention to a shortage of ambulance drivers within the government hospital system in Sri Lanka.The post Sri Lanka’s government hospitals grapple with ambulance driver shortage appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking
- Private sector commits Rs. 525 Million to maintain operations of 1990 ‘Suwa Seriya’ Ambulance Se... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan soldiers sent to key hospitals as health workers strike (Category: Breaking News)
- Airman killed, another injured in explosion at Kandakuliya Air Force Training Camp (Category: Breaking News)
- Demerit points system to be introduced for motorists (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Debate Between Presidential Candidates First: A Point Of View appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Reform Prospects: Missing Middle, Last Chance, Aragalaya-2? (Category: Breaking News)
- Restoring Parliamentary Government (Category: Breaking News)
- Election Year Road Map For Constitutional Reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- Electing A New Parliament & Ending The Old Presidency (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post How Long Can The People Be Fooled? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Insights Of A Tumultuous TV Debate & Airport Assault (Category: Breaking News)
- Are Buddhist Research Studies Task Oriented? (Category: Breaking News)
- Buddha: The Scientist Of Suffering & Existence (Category: Breaking News)
- Radical Spiritual Voice Amplified Through Social Media (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Airlines is short of aircraft for some sectors resulting in the Government deciding to lease four wide-body aircraft from ORIX Aviation and Aergo Capital Limited. SriLankan Airlines Chairman Ashok Pathirage told reporters, Wednesday, that Sri Lanka has managed to lease four aircraft at the lowest price. He said this will help make the airline […]
- SriLankan Airlines insists it has sufficient amount of pilots (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLankan denies claims flights grounded over financial issues (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLankan Airlines poses questions on public concerns (Category: Breaking News)
- Four wide-body aircraft to be leased by Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
A formal discussion on the educational challenges confronting Muslim schools in the Colombo region was convened under the leadership of President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat, yesterday (April 2).The post President engages Muslim leaders to tackle shortage of schools
- President briefed on challenges faced by Muslim schools in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka govt schools to start from July 25 (Category: Breaking News)
- Appoint a Colombo District Muslim to the UNP National list Â?Muslim Organizations compel Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- Construction of Ashraf Memorial Museum in Kalmunai to commence immediately (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Examining Sri Lanka’s New ‘Romeo & Juliet Law’: A Departure From The 1995 Age Of Consent Legislation appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- A departure from the 1995 Age of Consent Legislation (Category: Breaking News)
- Marital Blitz & On The Subject Of Marriage As A License To Rape (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith demands immediate withdrawal of Age of Consent Penal Code amendment (Category: Breaking News)
- Governor confronted by conundrum over March Central Bank salaries (Category: Breaking News)
By Ifham Nizam More women reported that they were not aware of job opportunities in the tourism sector, a study conducted by Australia’s Market Development Facility (MDF) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance (SLTA) reveals. According to the study, 44% of the 453 respondents said a male member of the family, father or […]
- Introducing for the first time in Sri Lanka, the ‘atingi’ eAcademy for tourism and hospitality (Category: Breaking News)
- Urgent measures needed to halt exodus of skilled personnel (Category: Breaking News)
- Brain drain impediment to hospitality industry – Dr.Jayasinghe (Category: Breaking News)
- UNDP, EU assistance to equip tourism industry for sustainable future (Category: Breaking News)
Examining Sri Lanka’s New ‘Romeo and Juliet Law’: By Prof. M.W. Amarasiri de Silva According to an article published in The Island newspaper on March 25, 2024, Dr. Sudarshini Fernandopulle, MP, has raised concerns about the lack of consultation with the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus before the Justice Ministry gazetted a bill on February 9, 2024. […]
- Examining Sri Lanka’s New ‘Romeo & Juliet Law’: A Departure From The 1995 Age Of Consent Legisla... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith demands immediate withdrawal of Age of Consent Penal Code amendment (Category: Breaking News)
- Marital Blitz & On The Subject Of Marriage As A License To Rape (Category: Breaking News)
- Governor confronted by conundrum over March Central Bank salaries (Category: Breaking News)
ECONOMYNEXT –Sri Lanka will import onions from China after an export ban by India and Pakistan pushed up domestic prices, Trade Minister Nalin Fernando said. “There is a shortage of big onions in India and Pakistan,” Fernando said. “Now we are importing from China.” Fernando
- Sri Lanka explores opportunity to import big onions from Egypt (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka Sathosa to import 2,000 MT of big onions (Category: Breaking News)
- Imported eggs and big onions at Sathosa outlets (Category: Breaking News)
- India imposes 40% export duty on onions to calm rising prices (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Association of Animal Production says it is possible to supply chicken and eggs without any shortage during the upcoming festive season.
In the wake of vessel re-routings, aimed at avoiding the Red Sea, bunker demand across ports in both India and Sri Lanka has witnessed a significant surge, highlighting a growing challenge for the maritime industry. While India contends with supply shortages, Sri Lankan ports are experiencing a notable increase in activity. According to S&P Global […]
- Implications of India – Sri Lanka connectivity (Category: Breaking News)
- Bunker demand surges in Sri Lankan ports as India grapples with supply shortages (Category: Breaking News)
- Norochcholai running out of coal: 14-hour power cuts feared (Category: Breaking News)
- SC judgment on MR, GR, BR, PB and Cabraal (Category: Breaking News)
Saturday 30th March, 2024 A police sergeant has been sentenced to four years of rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs. 20,000 for taking a bribe of Rs. 500 from a trishaw driver for not instituting legal action against the latter over a traffic violation. The case, filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery and […]
- Rohitha Abeygunawardena elected chair of COPE (Category: Breaking News)
- 202,562 vacancies in public sector (Category: Breaking News)
- April public sector salaries to be paid before 10 (Category: Breaking News)
- Police seek public support to arrest those who sat in President’s chair (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Gaza In End Times appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Cauldrons We Make (Category: Breaking News)
- Nakba II & Arab Spring II: Looming Possibilities From Gaza Inferno (Category: Breaking News)
- Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? (Category: Breaking News)
- Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinian... (Category: Breaking News)
… corruption cited as one of the three issues faced by the country Japanese Ambassador Hideaki Mizukoshi Thursday (21) urged Sri Lanka to turn the continuing economic, political and social crisis into an opportunity to achieve success. The Ambassador said that the country should take advantage of the continuing external pressure to adopt reforms, build-up […]
- Japan funds UNDP-led anti-corruption initiative, pledges about one million USD (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese Ambassador assures Japan’s support for Sri Lanka’s Economic development efforts (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan ready to support debt restructuring – Japanese Ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
- An appeal to Japan (Category: Breaking News)
Global investors and Sri Lankan officials expect to start negotiations aimed at restructuring $12 billion in defaulted global bonds next week, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.The post Sri Lanka to start restructuring talks with investors next week, Bloomberg News reports appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Global investors and Sri Lanka officials set for second round of Bond Restructuring talks (Category: Breaking News)
- Some Sri Lanka creditors seeking debt restructuring deal without China (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka calls for debt-restructuring proposals from dealer managers (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Expects Major Debt Restructuring Deals as IMF to Review Bailout (Category: Breaking News)
Global investors and Sri Lankan officials expect to start negotiations aimed at restructuring $12 billion in defaulted global bonds next week, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. A steering committee, comprising of bondholders, will begin talks as they weigh a proposal from the government to rework the overseas debt that has been in default since 2022, […]
- Refugee from Sri Lanka becomes Mayor in UK town (Category: Breaking News)
- Mathews overlooked Chamari picked in The Hundred draft (Category: Breaking News)
- AstraZeneca withdraws Covid-19 vaccine citing low demand (Category: Breaking News)
- Nepal batsman Airee smashes six sixes in an over (Category: Breaking News)
A heatwave which is affecting Sri Lanka has forced the Education Ministry to postpone school sporting events. Education Minister Susil Premjayantha said that a circular has been issued advising all Government schools to postpone sports meets and other outdoor sports events till late April. The Department of Meteorology said that El Niño was to blame […]
by Rajan Philips Mass killings are rare in Canada and Sri Lankans living overseas have never been victims of mass killings anywhere. Both truisms were shattered last week when six Sri Lankans comprising four children, their mother, and a family friend were brutally killed by another Sri Lankan teenager in Barrhaven, Ottawa. All of them […]
- Canada rocked by mass killing of Sri Lankan family (Category: Breaking News)
- Parents of Sri Lankans migrating to Canada urged to pay more attention (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan family murdered in Ottawa identified; teen suspect arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- Suspect charged in mass killing of Sri Lankan family in protective custody (Category: Breaking News)
By Rathindra Kuruwita The Association of Public Service Engineers (APSE) revealed that government departments, ministries, and local government bodies currently have only 1,000 engineers in their employ. This number represents only 66 percent of the approved cadre, according to Eng. L.S. Sooriyabandara. Eng. Sooriyabandara, a representative of the Association of Public Service Engineers (APSE), no...
- CEBEU claims more than 150 engineers have left during last two years (Category: Breaking News)
- CEB engineers, blue eyed boys of govt.- Ministry official (Category: Breaking News)
- CEB engineers pump diesel into their vehicles from Kelanitissa stores (Category: Breaking News)
- Wildlife Dept. has capacity to supply 400,000 litres of water to animals in forests visited by t... (Category: Breaking News)
The Health Ministry is confident that the shortage of doctors will soon be resolved since doctors who had migrated for various reasons are returning to Sri Lanka.The post Health Ministry confident: Doctors returning to Sri Lanka, easing shortage crisis appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka to open 77 closed hospitals next month (Category: Breaking News)
- Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama appointed President of SLMA (Category: Breaking News)
- Health sector needs an urgent policy change – President (Category: Breaking News)
- 50 more types of drugs to be imported to Sri Lanka within the next two weeks (Category: Breaking News)
Thursday 14th March, 2024 President Ranil Wickremesinghe has embarked on an ambitious mission to have Artificial Intelligence (AI) taught in schools. This is something long overdue. The importance of preparing Sri Lankan students for future challenges and modernising the education system to align it with job market requirements, etc., cannot be overstated. However, before trying […]
- ‘Fodder’ for thought (Category: Breaking News)
- Of that high drama (Category: Breaking News)
- Leading rice miller stops paddy purchasing citing losses, PMB still out of picture (Category: Breaking News)
- New tax puts small-time rice millers out of business (Category: Breaking News)
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