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President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said he was deeply saddened and shocked to learn of the tragic demise of President Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Dr Amir Abdollahian. “I recall the recent visit of President Raisi and also the visits of Foreign Minister Abdollahian to […]
- Ranil takes oaths as Finance Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka saddened over the death or Iran’s President, FM (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil tipped to be PM in caretaker Government (Category: Breaking News)
- President says 2023 critical for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected the “false allegation” of a so-called “genocide” in Sri Lanka in a message by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on 18 May 2024. The Government of Sri Lanka in all previous communications has categorically refuted such outrageous allegation of genocide in Sri Lanka. No competent authority in Canada […]
- Sri Lanka hits back at Canadian Prime Minister over comments (Category: Breaking News)
- Canadian PM remembers Black July when Sri Lankan Tamils were killed (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka rejects motion on alleged genocide adopted in Canadian Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Canadian PM remembers Tamil victims of Sri Lanka’s war (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is to further strengthen its presence in China, the Ambassador-designate of Sri Lanka to the People’s Republic of China, Majintha Jayesinghe, said. Ambassador Jayesinghe assumed duties at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing, PRC. Addressing the Staff, Ambassador Majintha Jayesinghe recalled the close historic relations between Sri Lanka and China and outlined […]
- China to help conclude debt restructuring process in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- India extends tenure of USD 1 billion credit facility provided to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- ASEAN appreciates efforts taken by Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- US Assistant Secretary and Sri Lankan civil society discuss reforms (Category: Breaking News)
Norway, which shut its Embassy in Colombo last year, is to boost bilateral ties with Sri Lanka. May-Elin Stener, the Ambassador of Norway to Sri Lanka and India visited Sri Lanka during 2nd to 9th May, a statement issued Tuesday noted. The visit marks a pivotal moment in the strengthening of bilateral ties between Norway […]
- US Assistant Secretary and Sri Lankan civil society discuss reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- Iraq wants to enhance bilateral, political relations with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to further strengthen presence in China (Category: Breaking News)
- Indonesia to strengthen ties with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka s Foreign Minister Ali Sabry will leave for Iran tonight to attend President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi s funeral in Tabriz, Iran, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
Funeral ceremonies are set to begin on Tuesday for the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi following his death in a helicopter crash, as authorities probe what caused the aircraft to smash into the side of a remote mountainside during foggy weather on Sunday morning. Raisi’s death alongside other high-ranking officials, including the country’s foreign minister, […]
- Parliament pays last respects to former Speaker (Category: Breaking News)
- President leaves for England to attend Queen’s funeral (Category: Breaking News)
- Jackson Anthony’s son hits out at critics during funeral (Category: Breaking News)
- Sanath Nishantha’s funeral on Sunday (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has now joined the list of around 30 countries who wish to join the BRICS bloc this year. Taking over the chairmanship for BRICS 2024, Russian president Vladimir Putin announced in his inaugural address stated that with the expansion of the global bloc from five countries to 10, more are looking forward to […]
- What is SB trying to say? (Category: Breaking News)
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Mourners in black began gathering Tuesday for days of funerals and processions for Iran s late president, foreign minister and others killed in a helicopter crash, a government-led series of ceremonies aimed at both honoring the dead and projecting strength in an unsettled Middle East.
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry reiterated his country's dedication to safeguarding India's national security interests on Monday. Speaking to ANI, Sabry emphasized that Sri Lanka, as a responsible neighbour, would not permit any actions that could jeopardize India's security.The post Sri Lanka promises to protect India’s security amid Chinese ship visits appeared first on Sri Lanka Ne...
- Permission not given to Chinese ship to dock, India’s concerns important: Sabry (Category: Breaking News)
- Adani investment has come in, we are not panicking about projects: Ali Sabry (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka will consider India’s legitimate security concerns (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese research vessel ‘Shi Yan 6’ to dock in Colombo today (Category: Breaking News)
Conspiracy theories have sprung to life Iran declares five days of mourning Vice-President Mohammad Mokhber named successor Iranian State media yesterday confirmed the death of the country’s President, Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash in a mountainous area of north-western Iran, along with Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. They were killed after the helicopter they were […]
- Ebrahim Raisi, Iran’s president, dies in helicopter crash aged 63 (Category: Breaking News)
- Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi feared dead in helicopter crash (Category: Breaking News)
- Search teams locate crash site of helicopter carrying Iranian President Raisi (Category: Breaking News)
- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash, official says (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday expressed condolences following the demise of Iranian President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. He said that Sri Lanka is deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic death of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian and other senior Iranian officials. “I express my deepest sympathies and sincere ...
- President Wickremesinghe writes to Iran’s Supreme Leader (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka saddened over the death or Iran’s President, FM (Category: Breaking News)
- Global leaders mourn Iranian President Raisi’s death (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka deeply shocked by tragic death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi (Category: Breaking News)
The Russian Embassy in Colombo in a statement yesterday observed double standards of international personalities and organisations in respect to human rights matters in Sri Lanka. The Embassy said that it had taken note of the increased external pressures on Sri Lanka by numerous Western political figures, diplomats and foreign human rights organisations criticizing it, the statement […]
- Lankans fighting for Russia? “We know nothing about it,” says embassy (Category: Breaking News)
- US double standards - Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- No double standards on US detainee abuse - HRW (Category: Breaking News)
- The Philippines looks askance at evidence gathering mechanism (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post President’s Commitment To Economic Reform Is Model For Reconciliation appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- President Needs Trust To Succeed In Problem Solving (Category: Breaking News)
- Don’t Disregard The Less Privileged (Category: Breaking News)
- President Positions Sri Lanka To Win International Support (Category: Breaking News)
- Enlightened Leadership To Overcome Challenges (Category: Breaking News)
Quite a few of our local artistes describe themselves as international recording stars…and global icons! Of course, we would love to have such performers in our midst, but, unfortunately, none of these artistes come into either of the categories – International Recording Stars, or Global Icons. According to informed sources, International Recording Artistes are individuals […]
- DERRICK J… helping you discover the true power of your voice (Category: Breaking News)
- Dini crowned netball queen as Gateway Colombo emerge Under-14 champions (Category: Breaking News)
- Gayathri Khemadasa regrets Bogollagama’s absence at Portsmouth choral event (Category: Breaking News)
- Khemadasa’s daughter arranges choral musical in British church (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)
The Sri Lankan embassy in Viet Nam had a meeting with the top-most management of the iconic automobile manufacturer, Vinfast, at the latter’s corporate head office in Ha Noi to discuss and explore commercial and investment opportunities, thus benefiting both Sri Lanka and Vinfast. Vinfast is under parent company, Vingroup, one of the largest listed […]
- Kusal Mendis taken to hospital after suffering cramps (Category: Breaking News)
- Kamindu Mendis named ICC Players of the Month (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to resume commercial charter flights from Dec. 26 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to resume commercial charter flights from Dec. 26 (Category: Breaking News)
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 […]
- Court dismisses petition challenging changes to SLFP constitution (Category: Breaking News)
- Court stops President from nominating judges to SC (Category: Breaking News)
- Supreme Court orders funds allocated for polls to be released (Category: Breaking News)
- Supreme Court dismisses FR petition filed against RW (Category: Breaking News)
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 […]
- Iran’s President offers to contribute to Sri Lanka’s progress (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka declares day of mourning following Iran President’s death (Category: Breaking News)
- What wannabe Presidents need to know (Category: Breaking News)
- Uma Oya development project declared open (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is shocked and saddened by the tragic deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian, and other senior Iranian officials, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated in a message on X.The post Sri Lanka deeply shocked by tragic death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLA...
- Iranian President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Iranian President invited for official visit to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran offers knowledge, expertise for Sri Lanka s development and progress (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka saddened over the death or Iran’s President, FM (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s former Ambassador in Iran M. M. Zuhair has questioned the government’s stand on sending workers to Israel amidst growing international condemnation and isolation of the Jewish State over the Gaza genocide. Apropos ‘Labour Minister: Govt. won’t heed demand for severing diplomatic ties with Israel, halt sending workers,’ carried in the May 16 edition […]
- Sri Lanka agrees to send 10,000 farm workers to Israel (Category: Breaking News)
- SL workers to be given military training in Israel – Hakeem (Category: Breaking News)
- Labour Minister: Govt. won’t heed demand for severing diplomatic ties with Israel, halt sending ... (Category: Breaking News)
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“Search and rescue teams have reached the crash site of the helicopter carrying president Ebrahim Raisi and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian,” the Iranian Red Crescent has said in a statement. (Aljazeera)
By Norman Palihawadane Slave Island police Saturday arrested a businessman for assaulting Iranian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Dr. Alireza Delkhosh.The 33-year-old suspect was in police custody at the time of going to press. Police said that the suspect had assaulted the Ambassador at a shopping mall car park in Colombo. The incident took place over […]
- 14-year-old boy fatally shot in Belmont Central (Category: USA, Illinois)
- 14-year-old boy fatally shot in Belmont Central (Category: USA, Illinois)
- 14-year-old boy fatally shot in Belmont Central (Category: USA, Illinois)
- 14-year-old boy fatally shot in Belmont Central (Category: USA, Illinois)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Monday expressed condolences following the demise of Iranian President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.
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Just days after Chinese President Xi Jinping’s tour of Europe, India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar issued a cautionary message to Indian businesses. Speaking at an event in Kolkata, he highlighted the abnormal situation in Ladakh. He emphasized that the situation at the disputed border cannot be disregarded by any Indian citizen. In 2020, China’s breach […]
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Hopes are fading for the survival of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister following a helicopter crash in mountainous and icy conditions, an Iranian official stated on Monday after search teams found the wreckage.The post Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi feared dead as helicopter wreckage found appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONL...
- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash, official says (Category: Breaking News)
- Rescue teams find helicopter crash site in search for Iran’s president (Category: Breaking News)
- Iranian President and FM s lives at risk following helicopter crash - official (Category: Breaking News)
- Search teams locate crash site of helicopter carrying Iranian President Raisi (Category: Breaking News)
Iran confirmed the death of President Ebrahim Raisi, aged 63, and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian following a helicopter crash in the country’s mountainous province of East Azerbaijan. Iranian state media Press TV and semi-official Tasnim and Mehr news agencies reported all those on board were killed. Reuters also reported the president’s death, citing a senior […]
- Implement SC order on accessibility! (Category: Business)
- Is Speaker’s announcement consistent with SC determination? (Category: Breaking News)
- Court stops President from nominating judges to SC (Category: Breaking News)
- SC allows proceedings against GR, MR to proceed (Category: Breaking News)
(Reuters) - Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister were killed in a helicopter crash in mountainous terrain and icy weather, an Iranian official said on Monday, after search teams located the wreckage in East Azerbaijan province.
Hopes are fading that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister have survived a helicopter crash in mountainous terrain and icy weather, an Iranian official said on Monday after search teams located the wreckage.
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- President Rajapaksa to be G15 Chairmen at next summit (Category: Breaking News)
- Canadian 'blogfather' faces Iran's death penalty (Category: Canada, Ontario)
- Canadian blogger gets bail in Iran (Category: Canada, Ontario)
The President of Iran was on Sunday night feared dead after the helicopter he was travelling in crashed in a mountainous region. The lives of Ebrahim Raisi and Hossein Amirabdollahian, his foreign minister, were “at risk”, an Iranian official said during a large search and rescue mission. Ahmad Vahidi, the Iranian interior minister, blamed the crash, […]
- US and EU consider new sanctions against Iran (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran confirms death of President and Foreign Minister in helicopter crash (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka saddened over the death or Iran’s President, FM (Category: Breaking News)
- Argentina seeks Sri Lanka’s help to arrest Iran’s Interior Minister (Category: Breaking News)
Reuters reports that a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian crashed on Sunday while navigating mountainous terrain in dense fog.The post Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter crashes in heavy fog appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
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