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In a significant bilateral meeting during 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 challenges.
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)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe delivered a speech at the 10th World Water Forum, held in Bali, Indonesia, on Monday (May 20).The post Global North’s failure in Climate Change Financing appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- President highlights Global North’s failure in Climate Change Financing at 10th World Water Forum (Category: Breaking News)
- President Wickremesinghe meets Indonesia’s coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Invest... (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil criticizes Global North s failure in climate change financing (Category: Breaking News)
- President emphasizes need of immediate reforms in global financial structure (Category: Breaking News)
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.The post Four ISIS terrorists from Sri Lanka arrested at Ahmedabad airport – report appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Four ISIS terrorists from Sri Lanka arrested at Ahmedabad airport - report (Category: Breaking News)
- Four suspected ISIS terrorists from Lanka arrested at Ahmedabad airport (Category: Breaking News)
- Four ISIS terrorists from Sri Lanka arrested at Ahmedabad airport (Category: Breaking News)
- Canadian Police arrest another suspect in the smuggling of tiger terrorists as asylum seekers (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 action against the CCP’s detrimental human rights abuses. […]
- 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)
Amnesty International s Secretary General, Agnès Callamard, concluded a five-day visit to Sri Lanka on Monday, in which she met with officials and a diverse cross-section of society, stakeholders to discuss a range of pressing human rights issues.
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 Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested four suspected ISIS terrorists at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, said a report by the Hindustan Times yesterday. The ATS, in a brief note, said the four accused, who were arrested from the airport, were Sri Lankan citizens and terrorists of the Islamic State, reported PTI. […]
- Four ISIS terrorists from Sri Lanka arrested at Ahmedabad airport - report (Category: Breaking News)
- Four ISIS terrorists from Sri Lanka arrested at Ahmedabad airport – report (Category: Breaking News)
- Four ISIS terrorists from Sri Lanka arrested at Ahmedabad airport (Category: Breaking News)
- Narcotics worth INR 6 bn on its way to Sri Lanka detected by Indian CG (Category: Breaking News)
By Prasanna Brahmana, reporting from Ayutthaya The 2024 Bangkok Declaration was announced yesterday (20) at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok as a part of the UN International Vesak Day celebrations. Messages from the United Nations Secretary General and others were read on this occasion, highlighting the importance of the UN International Vesak Day. […]
- Govt. seeks UN help for Vesak celebrations (Category: Breaking News)
- Thailand holds ceremony to mark 18th United International Vesak Day (Category: Breaking News)
- High Commission in Nairobi hosts International Vesak Day at UN Office (Category: Breaking News)
- Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena paid his respects to Most Venerable Prof. Dr. Phra Brahmapundit (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)
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 […]
- UN demands accountability from Sri Lanka on enforced disappearances (Category: Breaking News)
- UN concerned over torture during Sri Lanka’s crackdown on drugs (Category: Breaking News)
- UN 51st session – “Zero draft remains Zero to victims”! (Category: Breaking News)
- Children in Sri Lanka still require critical lifesaving support (Category: Breaking News)
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...
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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 […...
- Shipowners join WWF, Oxfam in urging climate levy (Category: Business)
- UNP urges Govt. to give back part of telecom levy to boost broadband (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka parliament panel approves Rajapaksa regime cascading levy (Category: Breaking News)
- Global North’s failure in Climate Change Financing (Category: Breaking News)
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 […]
- Nissan to roll out its Nissan@home online buying experience nationwide - Roadshow (Category: Technology)
- Nissan to roll out its Nissan@home online buying experience nationwide - Roadshow (Category: Technology)
- Nissan to roll out its Nissan@home online buying experience nationwide - Roadshow (Category: Technology)
- Nissan to roll out its Nissan@home online buying experience nationwide - Roadshow (Category: Technology)
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.
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 […]
- Ranil and Elon Musk discuss launching Starlink in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President visits Indonesia for World Water Summit, meets Elon Musk (Category: Breaking News)
- Iraq wants to enhance bilateral, political relations with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka declares day of mourning following Iran President’s death (Category: Breaking News)
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 […]
- Former State Minister refuses to quit politics (Category: Breaking News)
- Mujibur Rahman takes oaths as an MP (Category: Breaking News)
- Mujibur Rahman’s name gazetted to replace Diana in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Mujibur Rahman tipped to return to Parliament (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 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 […]
- Four ISIS terrorists from Sri Lanka arrested at Ahmedabad airport – report (Category: Breaking News)
- Couples in Sri Lanka not prioritizing having babies (Category: Breaking News)
- Union Bank Opens Newest Digital Zone in Rajagiriya (Category: Breaking News)
- Jagath Samarawickrama takes oaths as new MP (Category: Breaking News)
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.
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)
- At least 1,000 Sri Lankan workers to reach Israel in March (Category: Breaking News)
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has died after a helicopter carrying him and other officials crashed in a mountainous and forested area of the country in poor weather. The 63-year-old, a figure representing conservative and hardline factions in Iranian politics, was president for nearly three years and appeared on track to run for re-election next year. […]
- Iranian President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Iranian President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran offers knowledge, expertise for Sri Lanka s development and progress (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran s President Raisi urges broadening ties with Asian countries (Category: Breaking News)
Rs. 21 mn JICA payment controversy: by Shamindra Ferdinando Reeling from a revelation that the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) received Rs 21 million as payment for an anti-corruption study undertaken in terms of an agreement with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), without following proper procedures, the Bar Council has appointed a five-member committee […]
- BASL in JICA-funded anti-corruption study controversy (Category: Breaking News)
- BASL tells govt. not to proceed with Anti-Terrorism Bill and Online Safety Bill (Category: Breaking News)
- BASL calls for immediate withdrawal of Anti-Terrorism Bill and Online Safety Bill (Category: Breaking News)
- BASL appoints committee of senior lawyers to review Anti-Terrorism bill (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)
- Protests intensify in PoK against Pakistan government’s plans to amend Constitution (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan Army Commander due in SL tomorrow (Category: Breaking News)
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 […]
- Navigating India’s Future: A Deep Dive into Modi’s Governance (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s Military Ascendancy: From Regional Power to Global Force (Category: Breaking News)
- India bolsters military and economic ties with the US and Europe amidst China’s aggression in In... (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s Dynamic Advance: Countering China’s Influence in Southeast Asia and Shaping a Multipolar... (Category: Breaking News)
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)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe embarked on an official two-day visit to Indonesia to participate in the high-level session of the 10th World Water Summit. He arrived at Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali on Saturday (May 18).The post Sri Lanka President visits Indonesia for World Water Summit, meets Elon Musk appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories...
- Elon Musk to visit Sri Lanka this year to launch Starlink (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil and Elon Musk discuss launching Starlink in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- President meets Elon Musk in Bali (Category: Breaking News)
- Elon Musk: Twitter closes offices until next week (Category: Breaking News)
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