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The Minister of Economy and Planning for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Faisal F. Alibrahim, met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe this afternoon (27) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.
A humanitarian pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas will extend by two days, mediator Qatar said Monday as an initial four-day truce in Gaza was set to expire.
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Sri Lanka s newly appointed Sports Minister Harin Fernando assured that necessary legal measures will be initiated to clean up the game of cricket in the country.
Minister of Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development Jeevan Thondaman addressing a media briefing at the Presidential Media Centre (PMC) today (27) said that there is a possibility of an increased tariff rate for commercial institutions but ensuring fair rates for charitable institutions, hospitals and schools. The minister said that discussions are still in progress, […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe who removed Minister of Sports, Youth Affairs and Irrigation Roshan Ranasinghe from his ministerial portfolio’s and positions earlier today (27), appointed Harin Fernando, currently serving as the Minister of Tourism as the new Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs while Pavithra Wanniarachchi, currently serving as the Minister of Wildlife and Forest Resources ...
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- G.L.Peries to be the next prime minister of SriLanka (Category: Breaking News)
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India, specifically the governments in Tamil Nadu, had failed to understand the ethnic conflict during the Sri Lankan civil war, legendary off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan said Sunday.The post Tamil Nadu government failed to understand the problem in Sri Lanka: Murali appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Vijay Sethupathi withdraws from Madhur Mittal in lead role; Story ‘800’ by Muttiah Muralitharan (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka lacks commitment and discipline – Murali (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka appoints committee for repatriation of refugees from India – statement (Category: Breaking News)
- Cricket-Sri Lanka's Muralitharan claims 800th test wicket (Category: Breaking News)
Harin Fernando has been appointed as the Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.The post Harin appointed Sports Minister, Pavithra appointed Irrigation Minister appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Harin Fernando sworn in as Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Pavithra Wanniarachchi as Minis... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s sports minister suspends four national sports federations (Category: Breaking News)
- New Sports Minister hoping to clean up cricket in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister suspends governing bodies for 5 sports (Category: Breaking News)
Two new Ministers were sworn in a short while ago before President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the President s Media Division (PMD) reported.
[…]The post In Memoriam: Dr. Rajan K. Sriskandarajah (1943 – 2023) appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- War, Peace & Lies (Category: Breaking News)
- Electing A New Parliament & Ending The Old Presidency (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP’s Popularity & Ranil’s IMF Prop (Category: Breaking News)
- Aragalaya In Israel, IMF In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Minister of Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development Jeevan Thondaman has emphasised the need for a formula that sustains the water board while maintaining fairness for the general public.
Police have arrested a suspect in the shooting of three young men of Palestinian descent who were attending a Thanksgiving holiday gathering near the University of Vermont campus Saturday evening.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe sacked Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe following his outburst in Parliament today. Ranasinghe was informed that he had been removed from his Ministerial portfolio and all other positions held in the Government. The Sports Minister was removed just minutes after he criticized the President and the Senior Advisor to the President on National […]
- Sports Minister attacks Sagala Ratnayake (Category: Breaking News)
- SLC takes former Sports Minister to Bribery Commission (Category: Breaking News)
- Roshan Ranasinghe likely to join opposition (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Cricket board President admits to having drinks with MPs (Category: Breaking News)
Sacked Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe is likely to join the opposition, sources said. According to sources, Ranasinghe is likely to extend support to the Samagi Jana Balawegaya led by Sajith Premadasa or sit as an independent opposition MP. He is also likely to abstain from voting for the 2024 Budget during the 3rd and final […]
- Main opposition walks out of the House (Category: Breaking News)
- Office for National Unity and Reconciliation Bill passed (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s July consumer inflation more than halves to 4.6% (Category: Breaking News)
- China proposes setting up radar base in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
CM Punk has made a dramatic return to WWE after nearly a decade away. Fans roared after hearing his theme music at the Survivor Series event in the United States on Saturday night. He initially left WWE in 2014 and has often spoken about his frustrations over creative storylines and a lack of medical care […]
- WWE chief McMahon retires amid sexual misconduct allegations (Category: Breaking News)
- Airlines warn of UK flight delays over air traffic control fault (Category: Breaking News)
- Political violence grips Bangladesh as election looms (Category: Breaking News)
- Boeing whistleblower found dead in US (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Unwanted Palestine Blood Bath Due To Lack Of Honesty & Integrity appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Condoning Israeli Aggression & Condemning Palestinian Resistance (Category: Breaking News)
- Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? (Category: Breaking News)
- November 29 – UN Created Israel (Category: Breaking News)
- A Great American Dilemma: Israel-Hamas War – Is It Reverse Holocaust? (Category: Breaking News)
It has been decided that the China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (SINOPEC) will be awarded the contract to establish a new petroleum refinery and associated product processing centre in Hambantota, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera revealed.
A nationwide protest campaign is scheduled to be launched today (November 27) at lunchtime to force the government to grant a minimum Rs. 20,000 salary hike or allowance for government employees.The post Sri Lanka’s government employees to protest demanding Rs. 20,000 salary hike appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Special announcement on public sector salary payments for January (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Government proposes Rs. 5,000 increase in monthly basic salary (Category: Breaking News)
- DAT allowance for doctors and study allowance for university teachers increased (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF tells Sri Lanka Government to tax all those who earn above Rs. 45,000 per month (Category: Breaking News)
Education Minister Susil Premajayantha informed Parliament today (November 27) that arrangements have been made to provide sanitary napkins for girls in schools from the year 2024.The post Free sanitary napkins for school girls in Sri Lanka from 2024 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka Government waives all duties on imported raw material for locally-made sanitary napkins (Category: Breaking News)
- Diana appeals to make sanitary napkins essential item (Category: Breaking News)
- Diana appeals to make sanitary napkins essential item (Category: Breaking News)
- Diana appeals to make sanitary napkins essential item (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe says that his life is in danger and if something happens to his life, President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Chief of Presidential Staff Sagala Ratnayaka should be held responsible.The post Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister says his life is at risk appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- President sacks Sports Minister after Parliament outburst (Category: Breaking News)
- Sports Minister claims that his life is at risk (Category: Breaking News)
- SLC forced ICC to suspend Sri Lanka - Sports Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Roshan Ranasinghe clarifies how sports ministry spent funds from SLC (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe has sacked Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe from his portfolio.The post Sri Lanka’s President sacks Sports Minister appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister says his life is at risk (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Betting’ Shammi or Roshan; President must decide: Roshan (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka appointed a cabinet sub-committee to look into activities of Sri Lanka Cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- Harin appointed Sports Minister, Pavithra appointed Irrigation Minister (Category: Breaking News)
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has requested that the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) be invited to the Parliament, during his upcoming visit to Sri Lanka.
Roshan Ranasinghe says he has been removed from his positions as the Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs and Minister of Irrigation.
Six Sri Lankan colonial artefacts are slated to be returned to the island in December, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands reported.
[…]The post Radical Spiritual Voice Amplified Through Social Media appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
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- Buddha: The Scientist Of Suffering & Existence (Category: Breaking News)
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[…]The post SC Judgment, Fiscal Philosophy, & Long-Term Decisions For A Brighter Future appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- IMF Bailout Conditions Plus New Central Bank Act Will Close Doors To Modern Monetary Theory (Category: Breaking News)
- Child’s Guide To Ranilnomics: Actual Tax Payment Is Not What One Pays Today (Category: Breaking News)
- Budget 2023: A Depth Or Dearth (Category: Breaking News)
- The Role Of National Defence In A Crisis-Ridden Economy (Category: Breaking News)
In a historic move to empower the agricultural sector and strengthen the export economy, President Ranil Wickremesinghe unveiled the “Urumaya” Freehold Deed Program during the first phase of the public awareness campaign for the 2024 budget proposal.
Pramodya Wickramasinghe, the chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Selection Committee, arrived at the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) for Preventing Sports Offences, a short while ago (27 Nov.).
A bridegroom went on a shooting rampage, killing four people including the bride and seriously wounding a man before shooting himself dead with a pistol at his own wedding party on Saturday (Nov 25) night, police said.
The Court of Appeal on Monday (27 Nov.) yet again deferred the further consideration of the case filed pertaining to the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Interim Committee.
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