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Sunrisers Hyderabad sealed a place in the playoffs of IPL 2024, with one point from their washed out game against Gujarat Titans ensuring they will finish the league stage in the top four. They now have 15 points with one game remaining, against Punjab Kings on May 19. It was their first playoff qualification since […]
State Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Prasanna Ranaweera assaulted a porter at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, local media reported. CCTV footage showed the Minister slapping the porter a number of times. According to Ada Derana the State Minister had also admitted that he slapped the man. “I got angry at that […]
- Police record statement from notorious Minister for assaulting porter (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil meets Wigneswaran for talks in Jaffna (Category: Breaking News)
- China to help conclude debt restructuring process in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Prasanna Ranaweera has reportedly assaulted a Porter at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake.
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)
President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, has confirmed his participation in the 10th World Water Forum High-Level Meeting, to be held from May 18th to 20th, 2024, in Bali, Indonesia. This significant gathering, themed “Water for Shared Prosperity,” will convene global leaders to address pressing issues related to water management and sustainability. President Wickremesinghe will leave for Indonesia [̷...
- Shasheendra Rajapaksa sworn in as Minister of State for Irrigation and Water Supply (Category: Breaking News)
- President leaves for Indonesia (Category: Breaking News)
- President leaves for Indonesia to attend World Water Forum (Category: Breaking News)
- President warns of potential water shortage in 20 years (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe is to travel to Bali, Indonesia to attend the 10th World Water Forum High-Level Meeting from 18th May to 20th May. This significant gathering, themed “Water for Shared Prosperity,” will convene global leaders to address pressing issues related to water management and sustainability. President Wickremesinghe will leave for Indonesia on the 18th, […]
- UNP decides to pick Ranil as presidential candidate (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka seeks debt moratorium until 2042 (Category: Breaking News)
- President presents budget with no “fairy tales” (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil loses his cool when questioned on Channel 4 video (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Corruption In Sri Lanka: The Root Of Modern Social Instability appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Menace Of Political Nepotism: Sri Lanka’s Downfall (Category: Breaking News)
- House Of Fashions, House Of Chaos & Out Of Fashion (Category: Breaking News)
- The Economic Setbacks Of Yahapālanaya Government (Category: Breaking News)
- Elitism – A Hidden Downfall Factor (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Labour Party Commits To Referring Sri Lankan War Criminals To International Criminal Court appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Jaffna University Vice-Chancellor Commits Fraud Again With Impunity (Category: Breaking News)
- Man kills his two children and commits suicide (Category: Breaking News)
- India commits to help Sri Lanka on debt in prospective IMF program (Category: Breaking News)
- Man commits suicide after killing his two children in Aranayaka (Category: Breaking News)
Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico has been shot multiple times and critically injured in a “politically motivated” assassination attempt, according to the interior minister. Fico, 59, was shot by a gunman five times on Wednesday and underwent several hours of emergency surgery. Deputy Prime Minister Tomas Taraba told the BBC he believed the operation had […]
- Slovakia s prime minister injured in shooting (Category: Breaking News)
- Slovak PM Robert Fico fights for life after assassination attempt (Category: Breaking News)
- Western Discontents, India’s Long Election and Sri Lankan Anniversaries (Category: Breaking News)
- Ratnasiri tipped to be PM again no portfolios for new comers (Category: Breaking News)
Chinese President Xi Jinping had upon taking office a decade ago vowed to end corruption but now many of its close associates and leaders of China Communist Party (CCP) are facing serious graft charges. Former vice-justice minister Liu Zhiqiang is the latest addition to the list, who is now subjected to “disciplinary review and supervisory […]
- CCP’s treacherous internal political situation (Category: Breaking News)
- What Does China Want? (Category: Breaking News)
- Decline in CCP Membership Reflects Shifting Dynamics in China’s Communist Party (Category: Breaking News)
- Purges Don’t Move Policy in China (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)
- Yupun has Nationals as a last resort (Category: Breaking News)
- පදක්කම් දිනූ මලල ක්රීඩා කණ්ඩායම දිවයිනට (Category: Sinhala)
That rampant disorder is the starkest of global realities currently is a fact beyond dispute. While the international community is confronted with the grueling challenge of stemming such runaway disorder, an equally exacting undertaking for the world is the need to keep up its spirits in this uphill task of bringing order out of chaos. […]
- BCIS honours two Lankan stalwarts in International Relations field (Category: Breaking News)
- Epitome of administrative excellence (Category: Breaking News)
- Resounding endorsement of pluralism (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel-Hamas war placing humanity at a crossroads (Category: Breaking News)
Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake have seized a large consignment of smuggled cigarettes, valued at around Rs. 2.1 million, and arrested a suspect at the arrival terminal this morning (15).
A discussion took place on Monday (May 13) at the Galle Face Hotel premises between the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, who is currently in Sri Lanka, and representatives of the National People's Power (NPP).The post U.S. Officials discuss Sri Lanka’s economic and security issues with NPP appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News &...
- U.S. Assistant Secretary Donald Lu visits Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- U.S. Assistant Secretary Donald Lu meets with Sri Lankan President (Category: Breaking News)
- U.S. Assistant Secretary assures to assist Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP to revise IMF agreement (Category: Breaking News)
Singapore's long-serving Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is stepping down, marking the end of a political era for the island nation.The post End of Lee era for Singapore as Prime Minister steps down appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Lawrence Wong sworn in as Singapore’s first new prime minister in 20 years (Category: Breaking News)
- Lawrence Wong takes oaths as Singapore’s new Prime Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- End of Lee era for Singapore as PM steps down (Category: Breaking News)
- Singapore’s Lee Hsien Loong says he will step down as early as next year (Category: Breaking News)
During the first quarter of 2024, Bank of Ceylon demonstrated impressive growth and resilience, achieving a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 9.3 billion, a substantial increase compared to the previous year, illustrating its dedication in challenging economic conditions. As favorable conditions emerge, the Sri Lankan economy is expected to achieve moderate growth in 2024, […]
- Sampath Bank posts steady results for First Quarter of 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- ComBank begins 2024 with impressive growth (Category: Breaking News)
- COMBank’s 1Q pre-tax profit up 40% to Rs 4.145 b (Category: Business)
- Singer Sri Lanka revenue grows by over Rs. 1 b in first quarter (Category: Breaking News)
Gateway College, Colombo overcame Lyceum International School, Wattala by 10-8 to snatch the Inter-International Schools Under-14 Netball Championship, after a stiff final played at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo last weekend. After a successful campaign Gateway, Colombo emerged the top team among a total of 15 international schools that were featured in the annual […]
- Gateway International schools under 16 Netball Champs (Category: Breaking News)
- AIS and Lyceum, Nugegoda under 17 cager champions (Category: Sports)
- Netball and Cricket Asian Champions return to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Inter International Schools’ Soccer Finals Tomorrow (Category: Breaking News)
DFCC Bank recently unveiled its Annual Report 2023, spotlighting the Bank’s remarkable achievements against a backdrop of formidable challenges and exciting opportunities. Overcoming a challenging and dynamic economic environment, DFCC Bank emerged, posting a record-breaking financial year. These achievements were complemented and supported by the Bank’s many sustainable initiatives in...
- Pintanna Plantations Unveils the First-Ever Wallapatta Museum (Category: Breaking News)
- Taiwan unveils new submarine to fend off China (Category: Breaking News)
- HDFC Bank unveils its maiden integrated annual report (Category: Business)
- Norlanka Unveils New Corporate Logo (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Palestine, White Supremits & Sri Lanka’s Hypocrisy appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Israel-Palestine Conflict & The Height Of Hypocrisy (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Tamils & Palestinians: International Justice In The Dark? (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Partnership In Bombing, Starving & Helping “The Gaza Fund” (Category: Breaking News)
- MP Gary Anandasangaree’s Hypocrisy & Political Cowardice On Israel-Palestine (Category: Breaking News)
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