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Softlogic Life recorded another quarter of robust financial performance in a challenging business environment, posting Gross Written Premium (GWP) of Rs. 7.2 billion during the first three months ending 31st March (1QFY24). The top-line growth is an increase of 20% compared to 3% during the corresponding period of last year. The burdens heaped on customers […]
Amnesty International’s Secretary General, Agnès Callamard, noted complacency in delivering justice in Sri Lanka. Callamard concluded a five-day visit to Sri Lanka, Monday, in which she met with officials and a diverse cross-section of society, stakeholders to discuss a range of pressing human rights issues. Speaking at the end of her mission, she said: “This […]
Sri Lanka has declared a day of mourning following the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. The Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government Pradeep Yasaratne said that Tuesday, 21 May has been declared a day of mourning. Accordingly the National Flag will be placed at half-mast at […]
At a bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of the 10th World Water Summit, President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Indonesian President Joko Widodo reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the longstanding relationship between their nations. The discussions, which covered a wide range of regional and international issues, underscored the importance of collaboration in addressing global challeng...
The Landslide Early Warning Centre of the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings to the districts of Badulla, Colombo, Galle, Gampaha, Kalutara, Kandy, Kegalle, Kurunegala and Ratnapura. The warning will be effective until 12 noon on 21st May 2024. Accordingly, Level II landslide early warnings have been issued to the Divisional […]
The chief prosecutor of the world s top war crimes court said Monday he is seeking arrest warrants for leaders of Israel and Hamas, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, over actions taken during their seven-month war.
[…]The post The Beautiful Terrible Signs: The Ongoing Saga Of Rheumatic Heart Disease appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
Sri Lanka declares May 21, 2024, as a day of mourning in view of the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.The post Sri Lanka declares tomorrow a day of mourning for Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressing the 10th World Water Forum, held in Bali, Indonesia today (20), highlighting the stark contrast between global funding priorities, pointing out the willingness of the Global North to fund death and destruction in Ukraine while showing reluctance to finance measures to combat climate change. Accordingly, President Wickremesinghe proposed a 10% levy […...
Acting Finance Minister Shehan Semasinghe announced plans to introduce two significant bills to Parliament on May 22, aimed at bolstering the country’s economy. These bills, the “Economic Transformation Bill” and the “Public Financial Management Bill,” are designed to enhance the management of public finances, thereby safeguarding against future economic downturns. Minister Semasinghe made this an...
A person has been shot and killed at his residence on Station Road in Katukurunda, Kalutara.
The Government of Sri Lanka has declared tomorrow (21 May) as a day of mourning in view of the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.
A program aimed to instill mindfulness in the current generation jointly organized by the Presidential Secretariat, the Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministry of Education as part of the national Vesak festival took place this morning (20) at the Independence Square in Colombo. The program was held under the guidance of Ven. Dr. Kirinde Assaji […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe highlighted the stark contrast between global funding priorities, while pointing out the willingness of the Global North to fund death and destruction in Ukraine while showing reluctance to finance measures to combat climate change.
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has submitted a report to the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court, identifying former State Minister Diana Gamage as a suspect in the case concerning the acquisition of a diplomatic passport.The post Diana Gamage named suspect in passport case appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Leader of the National People’s Power (NPP), Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has accepted the date proposed by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) for a debate with its leader, Sajith Premadasa.The post Anura and Sajith agree on June 6 for debate appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Leader of the National People s Power (NPP) Anura Kumara Dissanayake has accepted the date of June 06 from the dates proposed by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) for the debate with its leader Sajith Premadasa.
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’. Among the many variety items […]
Indonesia is to strengthen ties with Sri Lanka following a meeting held between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Indonesian President Joko Widodo. Widodo held a bilateral meeting with Wickremesinghe on the sidelines of the 10th World Water Forum Summit taking place at the Bali International Convention Center (BICC), Badung Regency, Bali Province on Monday. The meeting […]
A contempt of court application was filed in the Supreme Court by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) member Rehan Jayawickreme against former MP Diana Gamage. The former MP was accused of contempt of court after she publicly stated that she does not accept the court verdict on her citizenship. The application was submitted through Jayawickreme’s lawyer […]
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 […]
All schools in the Puttalam District will be closed tomorrow (May 21) as well due to the continuing adverse weather conditions, the Education Director of the North-Western Province said.
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has submitted a report to the Colombo Chief Magistrate s Court, naming former State Minister Diana Gamage as a suspect in the case pertaining to the obtaining of a diplomatic passport.
Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and seven others have been further remanded until June 03 by the Maligakanda Magistrate s Court.
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested four ISIS terrorists, all of whom are Sri Lankan nationals, at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. The Gujarat ATS has taken the suspects to an undisclosed location for intensive questioning, reported TV9 Gujarati. The precise motive behind their presence at the Ahmedabad airport is not […]
A businessman has been remanded for assaulting the Iranian Ambassador in Colombo. The businessman had reportedly assaulted Iranian Ambassador Dr. Alireza Delkhosh at the car park of the Colombo City Center (CCC). A verbal exchange had taken place between the businessman and the diplomat over a parking issue. The businessman had then threatened the diplomat […]
Sri Lanka is deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic death of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian and other senior Irani officials. “I express my deepest sympathies and sincere condolences to the bereaved families, the government and the people of Iran. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of President Raisi and his […]
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has arrested a suspect who had allegedly duped over 100 people and sent them to Russia. The Police said the suspect was arrested in Dehiwala over his alleged involvement in sending 120 people to Russia on tourist visas. According to the Police, the suspect had targeted people standing outside the […]
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested four ISIS terrorists, all of whom are Sri Lankan nationals, at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, Indian media reported today.
A special announcement has been issued for motorists traveling on the expressway, due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions.