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Inspired by the teachings of the Buddha, India is taking new initiatives for global welfare Vesak, also known as Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti, is a significant Buddhist festival that commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha. This important day falls on the full moon in April or May and is a […]
- Vesak messages (Category: Breaking News)
- Buddhism: A True Gift from India to the World (Category: Breaking News)
- Reflections On Solar Consciousness & Unity: A Message For Vesak Day 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s historical connection to Buddhism (Category: Breaking News)
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) recently marked its 20th anniversary with a set of events highlighting the struggles of the Uyghur community in China. The set of events brought to light the repressive practices deployed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in Xinjiang and called for international
- World Uyghur Congress set to discuss suppression of minorities by CCP (Category: Breaking News)
- Turkish political parties, activists protest against Chinese atrocities on Human Rights Day (Category: Breaking News)
- China using sports to legitimatize human rights violations: Tibetan activist (Category: Breaking News)
- High time situation of Uyghurs is discussed in UN Security Council: World Uyghur Congress (Category: Breaking News)
Nairobi, Kenya – In a momentous celebration that brought together various dignitaries and distinguished guests, the High Commission of Sri Lanka and the Royal Thai Embassy in Kenya jointly hosted the International Vesak Day 2024 at the United Nations Office in Nairobi. This significant event commemorated the Birth, Enlightenment, and Passing Away of Lord Buddha, […]
- Nairobi fire- Huge gas blast in Kenyan capital kills 2, injures hundreds (Category: Breaking News)
- Envoy Kananathan meets Kenya’s Vice Chief of Defence Forces (Category: Breaking News)
- PM arrives in Thailand to attend UN Vesak Day celebration (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka s Chief of Defence Staff visits Kenya s Defence HQ (Category: Breaking News)
By Sarah Hannan Sri Lankans are taking a keen interest on expressing their solidarity with the people of Palestine since the 07 October 2023 events and recently organised an event that reflected on the first Nakba that took place on 14 May 1948 under the theme ‘All Out for Palestine
- The Lure Of The Tigress (Category: Breaking News)
- The mathematics of Israel (Category: Breaking News)
- What our country consequently needs is a new political will (Category: Breaking News)
- Palestine, White Supremits & Sri Lanka’s Hypocrisy (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy A bipartisan US congressional resolution, calling for ‘independence referendum’ to Sri Lankan Tamils as the (only) way out of the ethnic conflict is this year’s offering on the 15th anniversary of the ethnic war that lasted twice as many years. Of course, there was also the UNHRC report calling upon the Colombo […]
- A wrong message at a right time? (Category: Breaking News)
- Time for Upcountry Tamils to come together (Category: Breaking News)
- Can the Sangha make a difference to the political impasse, and how? (Category: Breaking News)
- Which bell, what cat, and how to tie it? (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post ‘A Death In An Antique Shop’: Challenge To Our Cognitive Capacity? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Mosman antique shop robbed (Category: AU, New South Wales)
- Museum burglary probe turns on to antique shops (Category: Breaking News)
- Fargo couple turn their Antique Addiction into a next-chapter-in-life business (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Fargo couple turn their Antique Addiction into a next-chapter-in-life business (Category: USA, North Dakota)
With the Elections Commission now on formal record that the forthcoming presidential election must be held on a date between Sept. 17 and Oct. 16, 2024, the attention of both the media and the electorate will inevitably become more focused on the upcoming contest. While incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is serving former President Gotabaya […]
- Presidential race and horse-trading (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez poll: SLPP to announce candidate in mid-July (Category: Breaking News)
- Namal replaces Basil as SLPP National Organiser (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil puts his foot down (Category: Breaking News)
“Viduhala Apa Mavu Dharmasoka” (විදුහල අප මව් ධර්මාශෝකා) by Godwin I. de Silva reviewed by Jagath De Silva This is a remarkable testament to the history and legacy of Dharmasoka College, meticulously compiled by a distinguished alumnus and former principal of the college who delves deep into the origins of the school, shedding light on […]
- Inaugural Thomas De Silva Oration 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Shelton Wirasinha, the Bard of the Wesley Manor (Category: Breaking News)
- A.M.A. Azeez, an Intellectual and Visionary (Category: Breaking News)
- Teacher arrested for caning 10-year-old schoolgirl (Category: Breaking News)
By Easwaran Rutnam Tamils in Sri Lanka and around the world commemorated the ‘Mullivaikkal massacre’ where hundreds were killed during the final stages of the war in Sri Lanka. Commemoration events were held in the North and in Colombo after the authorities allowed the events
- At least 16 Sri Lankans killed fighting in Russia-Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
- Amnesty International chief to attend event in Mullivaikkal (Category: Breaking News)
- China to help conclude debt restructuring process in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- US backs push for justice, equal rights in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
One fisherman was killed and another fishermen is missing after ship crashed into a boat off Trincomalee. In a search and rescue operation led by the Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo, 03 fishermen from a distressed local fishing vessel were rescued off the east coast of Sri […]
- Nagapattinam fishermen injured in mid-sea attack by Sri Lankan gang (Category: Breaking News)
- Tamil Nadu CM demands release of fishermen and boats in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka declares day of mourning following Iran President’s death (Category: Breaking News)
- Fourteen Sri Lankan fishermen arrested by Indian Navy (Category: Breaking News)
US officials have warned that foreign terror organisations may attempt to target LGBT events around the world during Pride Month in June.
A series of events will be held over a period of three days beginning today (17) in the Northern and Eastern regions as well as Colombo to mark the end of war 15 years ago. There would be two major events-one at Mullivaikkal in the Vanni east and Vavuniya on May 18, the day the […]
- Sri Lanka's Killing Fields: War Crimes Unpunished (Category: Breaking News)
- No way to celebrate a Jubliee (Category: Breaking News)
- MRG calls for independent international mechanism to deal with issue of accountability in Sri La... (Category: Breaking News)
- Amnesty International head to join M’vaikkal commemoration (Category: Breaking News)
The Secretary General of Amnesty International, Agnès Callamard, is to visit Sri Lanka and attend an event in Mullivaikkal to commemorate the victims of the war. Callamard will make her first regional visit to South Asia from 16 to 24 May 2024, Amnesty International said. Amnesty said that on 18 May Callamard will be joining […]
- Amnesty chief notes complacency in delivering justice in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Tamils in Sri Lanka and around the world commemorate ‘Mullivaikkal massacre’ (Category: Breaking News)
- At least 16 Sri Lankans killed fighting in Russia-Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
- China to help conclude debt restructuring process in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
by Reemus Fernando Asian Games gold medallist Tharushi Karunaratne has pulled out from the Asian Relays which is set to take place in Bangkok next week. She has cited medical reasons for her decision according to sources close to Sri Lanka Athletics. Tharushi has informed Sri Lanka Athletics of her unavailability hot on the heels […]
- Tharushi sets new records to win Gold at Asian Athletics Championship (Category: Breaking News)
- Nadeesha bags gold medal in 400m at Asian Athletics Championship (Category: Breaking News)
- පදක්කම් දිනූ මලල ක්රීඩා කණ්ඩායම දිවයිනට (Category: Sinhala)
- ලංකාවට තවත් රන් හා රිදී පදක්කම් දෙකක් (Category: Sinhala)
the program. The Police have cracked down on similar events in […]
- Fourteen Sri Lankan fishermen arrested by Indian Navy (Category: Breaking News)
- Erik Solheim returns to Jaffna after over 20 years (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka confirm Group A semi-final spot (Category: Breaking News)
- Ferry services soon to resume between Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
15th anniversary of defeat of LTTE: War veteran MP warns of LTTE rump, sympathizers exploiting situation By Shamindra Ferdinando General Secretary of Amnesty International, Agnès Callamard, is scheduled to visit Mullivaikkal, in the Mullaithivu District, where the combined security forces defeated the LTTE. The visit is scheduled to take place on 18 May, the day before the […]
- Sarath draws RW’s attention to humiliation of military officers (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Genocide’: Dire warning issued over Canadian move, Sabry asked to move resolution in parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPP MP asks FM for clarification (Category: Breaking News)
- National Security House Committee head asks why Diaspora doesn’t want India and TNA investigated (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post A Call To Comrade Anura Kumara Dissanayake: Time To Reflect & Adapt appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Video: "ආදරයේ උල්පත" | Ayesh Yasiru | Little Titans (Category: Entertainment)
- Video: Dil Keh Raha Hai | Ayesh Yasiru | Little Titans (Category: Entertainment)
- Video: Mal Mitak Tiyanna | Ayesh vs Kenura | Little Titans (Category: Entertainment)
- Video: Ayesh Yasiru | Solo Round | Little Titans ( 17 - 12 - 2022 ) (Category: Entertainment)
[…]The post After May Day: Now What? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Planning For A Year Of Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump-Ramasamy Ticket GOP’s Best Bet In 2024; US Events Will Affect The Whole World (Category: Breaking News)
- AKD’s Recent Climb Is Meteoric, Yet A Long Way To Go (Category: Breaking News)
- Election Or No Election, Ranil Is done; He’s Not Fit For Office (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has issued a condolence message on the demise of Spiritual Father of Believer’s Eastern Church His Holiness Moran Mor Athanasius Yohan I Metropolitan Bishop on His departing to Glory & Eternal Rest in America Texas on 08 May, 2024. The text of the message: I hereby convey my sincere heartfelt and Deepest […]
- President meets Pope Benedict (Category: Breaking News)
- President meets Pope Benedict XVI (Category: Breaking News)
- UNP appeal for SF given to Pope (Category: Breaking News)
- Threats against Mannar Bishop: Jayalath writes to Pope Benedict the XVI (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Economic Growth, National Security, And What Next For Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Colombo University Business Economic Summit 2024: Keynote Address (Category: Breaking News)
- The Magic 2048: What Is To Be Done To Make Ranilnomics A Reality? (Category: Breaking News)
- Economy 2024: More Challenging Than The Two Previous Years (Category: Breaking News)
- Target 2048 – Growth Lab Experiment Should Be Converted From A Mere Wish To Ground Level Reality (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Reflections On The Life & Achievements Of Dr. N. Ethirveerasingam: An Exceptional Tamil Hailed From Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Reflections On Solar Consciousness & Unity: A Message For Vesak Day 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Manikavasagam’s News Experience, A News Textbook (Category: Breaking News)
- A Reflection On Forty Years Since The ‘Black July’ Anti-Tamil Pogrom In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Exploring The Silent Wilderness Of Self-Discovery (Category: Breaking News)
By Rathindra Kuruwita None of the actions and initiatives of the Ranil Wickremesinghe government is sincere and the state machinery is being blatantly misused for election purposes, MP Prof G.L Peiris said on Thursday.He told the Sunday Island that in recent months the government has established an independent Commission for Truth, Unity and Reconciliation and […]
- EU MPs say Lanka needs global support on reconciliation (Category: Breaking News)
- Achieving national unity and reconciliation requires multi-partisan consultations and acceptance... (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka urged by US to take ‘concrete’ reconciliation steps (Category: Breaking News)
- Pope Francis implores Lankan leaders to listen to the cries of the people (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Teflon Tiran & Visa Outsourcing appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Visa scandal exposed after airport chaos (Category: Breaking News)
- Visa controversy: SJB alleges Tiran Alles misled Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- SLT Mobitel offered same service at USD 1 per person but VFS charges USD 25 plus – SJB (Category: Breaking News)
- On Arrival Visa Fiasco – What A Shame On Our Nation (Category: Breaking News)
Large parts of the world got a rare glimpse of the Northern Lights on Friday night, after one of the strongest geomagnetic storms to hit Earth for years. These events increase chances of the lights being visible, and the last time there was such a strong storm was in 2003
- Vladimir Putin set to transfer Sergei Shoigu from Russian defence ministry (Category: Breaking News)
- Switzerland’s Nemo wins Eurovision 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump lawyer clashes with Michael Cohen in hush-money trial (Category: Breaking News)
- Fourteen killed and dozens injured after Mumbai billboard collapse (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post An Open Missive To AKD & NPP appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Ranil & Sajith Running Out Af Alternatives (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil Vs. AKD: Who Will Blink First? (Category: Breaking News)
- Are We Going To The Fringes Or Coming To The Middle? (Category: Breaking News)
- Black & White; No Shades? (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Ignoring The Whale, While Hooking The Sprat appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Just Rewards For Hard Work (Category: Breaking News)
- On Overlooking The Obvious (Category: Breaking News)
- Improvising To Overcome Tragedy (Category: Breaking News)
- Aiyo Sirisena! Cut Out The Bluff! (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post How Long Does a Hit and Run Investigation Take? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- How to Document Your Car Accident Effectively (Category: Breaking News)
- 400 Shops In Colombo To Be Sealed (Category: Breaking News)
- Video: HIRU THANIWELA EP 400 (Category: Video)
- Video: CoL has increased by 400 percent - Maithri (Category: Video)
The Olympic flame has arrived on French soil at the southern port city of Marseille amid tight security, 79 days before the opening ceremony of the Paris Games. After a 12-day trip from Greece on board the 128-year-old three-masted sailing ship Belem, the torch was carried on to land by France’s 2012 Olympic men’s 50m […]
- Gunmen storm Ecuador television studio live on air (Category: Breaking News)
- Queen Margrethe II: Danish monarch announces abdication live on TV (Category: Breaking News)
- Man arrested after touching Spanish reporter during live broadcast (Category: Breaking News)
- High-rise building engulfed by flames in Valencia, Spain (Category: Breaking News)
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- Sri Lanka showcased at ‘Passport DC’ tour - Attracts over 2,500 visitors (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka Embassy in Washington DC hosts an event in association with "Wharton Club of DC" promo... (Category: Breaking News)
- Emirates inaugurates non-stop daily service to Washington, DC (Category: Business)
- "Passport DC - around the world embassy tour' attracts over 2500 visitors (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post May Day Music Miscellany: Contest Between The SJB & The NPP & The UNP-SLPP Dilemma appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Feminist Revolt & Masculinity Pitfalls In The Bolshevik Camp: Sri Lanka’s Election Prelude (Category: Breaking News)
- May Day Politics: A Pregame To Presidential Election (Category: Breaking News)
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