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Pakistan secured their first win of the tour, beating West Indies by eight wickets after a comprehensive all-round performance. It came thanks to a clinical all-round performance after the visitors won the toss and batted first, with Sadia Iqbal and Nida Dar taking three wickets each to skittle West Indies out for 84. There were […]
- Hayley Matthews’ 78 helps West Indies finish series 4-1 against Pakistan (Category: Breaking News)
- Richa, Harmanpreet seal comfortable win after Deepti three-for (Category: Breaking News)
- Hayley Matthews’ 141 completes ODI series sweep for West Indies (Category: Breaking News)
- Matthews stars as West Indies defeat Ireland to stay alive (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post අන්තර්ජාතික මානව හිමිකම් විමර්ශනයෙන් ගැලවීමක් නොමැත appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- රජය අන්තර්ජාතික ප්රජාවෙන් සහාය ලබාගැනීමට උත්සාහ කරයි (Category: Breaking News)
- සත්යය සෙවීම පාස්කු බෝම්බ ප්රහාරයෙන් ඔබ්බට ගමන් කළ යුතුය (Category: Breaking News)
- රටේ ප්රතිසාධානය තුළට සියල්ල ඇතුළත් කිරීමේ අවශ්යතාව (Category: Breaking News)
- ශ්රී ලංකාවට සහාය දැක්වීමට ජාත්යන්තර හවුල්කරුවන් සමඟ එක්සත් රාජධානිය සූදානම් (Category: Sinhala)
Heat index Advisory issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre At 4.00 p.m.on 02 May 2024, valid for 03 May 2024 Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is expected to increase up to ‘Extreme Caution level’ at some places in Northern, North-central provinces and Batticaloa and Trincomalee district and that values, expected […]
- Heat Index at ‘Extreme Caution level’ in Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces (Category: Breaking News)
- Heat Index at ‘Caution’ level in Western, North-western, Southern provinces and Mannar, Vavuniya... (Category: Breaking News)
- Heat Index at Caution level in Western, Southern, North-western, North-Central, Eastern province... (Category: Breaking News)
- Heat Index a Caution level in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western, North-Central and Southern p... (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister for Plantation Industries and Mahaweli Development, Lohan Ratwatte emphasized that the Mahaweli Authority will not tolerate any illegal activities on its land.
US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung reaffirmed the United States commitment to aiding Sri Lanka s efforts in reducing prison overcrowding, streamline court automation, and enhance the overall effectiveness of judicial processes.
A clinical bowling display and a 91-run opening stand from Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana helped India overcome Bangladesh by seven wickets in the third T20I and seal the five-match series 3-0 in Sylhet. After opting to bowl first on an overcast day, India restricted the hosts to a below-par 117 for 8. Shafali blazed […]
- Sadhu, Shafali and Mandhana dismantle Australia with ease (Category: Breaking News)
- Radha Yadav, batters lead India to 5-0 T20I series sweep over Bangladesh (Category: Breaking News)
- Sultana fifty in vain as Renuka bowls India to comfortable win (Category: Breaking News)
- Spinners, Harmanpreet seal comfortable win for India in rain-hit match (Category: Breaking News)
The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has approved, subject to conditions, the Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Bill which was amended to facilitate legal provisions for the suspension of Parate Law until December 15 2024. Accordingly, the banks’ practice of acquiring properties of whose loans are yet to be paid off will […]
- Bill related suspension of Parate Law passed in parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- CoPF conditionally approves bill to suspend parate law until Dec 15 (Category: Breaking News)
- Draft Bill facilitating Parate Law suspension to be gazetted (Category: Breaking News)
- House to debate temporary suspending of Parate Law on 07 May (Category: Breaking News)
Cambodia has blamed factors including the heatwave gripping south-east Asia for a deadly ammunition warehouse explosion. Twenty soldiers were killed in the incident in Kampng Speu province, Cambodia on Saturday. Rejecting claims that rebellious soldiers were to blame, officials said the blast was caused by a combination of faulty munitions and extremely hot weather. Temperatures […]
- Ukraine, brandy and EVs top the agenda on Xi’s charm offensive (Category: Breaking News)
- Gunmen storm Ecuador television studio live on air (Category: Breaking News)
- Switzerland’s Nemo wins Eurovision 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- The $2bn dirty-money case that rocked Singapore (Category: Breaking News)
Philosopher and intellectual Professor Nalin de Silva has passed away at the age of 79 years, sources told Ada Derana.
An individual who was allegedly planning to sell 05 kilograms of ambergris, also called grey amber or whale vomit, with a value of around Rs. 01 billion, has been arrested by police.
India has denied taking over visa issuance at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Colombo. A video circulating on social media shows a passenger going berserk at the BIA accusing India of taking over on-arrival visa processing. The individual claimed that his wife was denied an on-arrival visa. He verbally abuses a man at the counter […]
- Sri Lanka to continue with free visa service for seven countries (Category: Breaking News)
- Harin goes to Police over fake news related to visa controversy (Category: Breaking News)
- Police grill man who protested at BIA over visa issue (Category: Breaking News)
- Tiran insists Cabinet fully aware of decision on e-visa (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka says it is committed towards the safety and security of migrant workers in Singapore. The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Singapore organized an outreach programme for Sri Lankan female migrant workers at Caritas Village, the Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. The main objectives of the event were to empower the Sri Lankan […]
- India to extend solar, wind, biomass technical assistance to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- UN demands accountability from Sri Lanka on enforced disappearances (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka and Estonia successfully conclude inaugural bilateral political consultations (Category: Breaking News)
- Tamils in Canada urged to engage in Sri Lanka’s reconciliation process (Category: Breaking News)
Plantation companies insisted that no final decision has been taken on the Rs. 1700 minimum daily wage despite the announcement made by President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Kotagala. In a May Day rally in Kotagala, the President had said that the Rs. 1700 minimum daily wage for plantation workers will come into effect from May. Issuing […]
- Minimum daily wage for plantation workers increased to Rs. 1,700 (Category: Breaking News)
- Tea Exporters set target of 5B Rupees by 2020 (Category: Breaking News)
- Planters’ Association threatens legal action (Category: Breaking News)
- Tackling tea travails (Category: Business)
The Export Development Board (EDB) reports that Sri Lanka's merchandise export performance in March 2024 amounted to USD 1,138.9 million, marking an increase of 9.77% compared to March 2023.The post Sri Lanka’s export performance surges in March 2024 appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka s merchandise exports surge in March 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka s export earnings record modest increase in February (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka s export earnings top USD 1 billion mark in Aug 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- SRI LANKA’S EXPORTS SURGE (Category: Breaking News)
Director of the Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project, D.C.S. Alakanda, states that the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is saving approximately Rs. 80 million per day since the opening of the Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project.The post Uma Oya Project generates Rs. 80 million daily savings for Ceylon Electricity Board appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sr...
- Uma Oya Development Project inaugurated (Category: Breaking News)
- Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project commissioned (Category: Breaking News)
- Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project inaugurated (Category: Breaking News)
- Uma Oya development project declared open (Category: Breaking News)
The prices of Litro liquefied petroleum (LP) gas cylinders will be reduced with effect from midnight tomorrow (03), according to Litro chairman Muditha Peiris.
- Litro Gas turning a profit after years - Chairman (Category: Breaking News)
- Litro contributes Rs. 15 bn as dividends to Treasury (Category: Breaking News)
- Litro Gas for all provinces from today (14) (Category: Breaking News)
- Litro to reduce domestic LP gas prices from Aug. 05 (Category: Breaking News)
The Meteorology Department has issued heat index advisories for Northern, North-central, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern, Southern and North-Western provinces and Monaragala district. The advisory is effective for tomorrow (May 03).
Former Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena and former Minister Naseer Ahamed, who was sacked by the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress, have been appointed as Governors. The two new Governors for the Southern and North Western Provinces were appointed by President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena took oaths as the Governor of the Southern Province while Nazeer […]
- President insists he is not a dictator (Category: Breaking News)
- China to help conclude debt restructuring process in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Lakshman Yapa and Nazeer Ahamed sworn in as Governors (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Anti-War Revolt Against Military Capitalism In US appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Israeli Right To Defend & Palestinian Right To Be Free (Category: Breaking News)
- Netanyahu’s Madness (Category: Breaking News)
- Netanyahu’s Divine License For Gaza Genocide (Category: Breaking News)
- Anti-Terrorism Act To Prevent System Change (Category: Breaking News)
The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has approved, subject to conditions, the Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Bill which was amended to facilitate legal provisions for the suspension of Parate Law until December 15.
The Export Development Board (EDB) says that Sri Lanka s merchandise export performance in March 2024 amounted to USD 1,138.9 million, recording an increase of 9.77% compared to March 2023.
Colombo Chief Magistrate Thilina Gamage today ordered the Directors of OnmaxDT - a private firm believed to have been operating a pyramid scheme, to prepare and submit to the court a process to pay back the investors who have invested money in the company.
The death toll climbed to 48 on Thursday as search efforts continued in southeastern China after a highway section collapsed in a mountainous area, sending more than 20 cars down a steep slope.
Two Sri Lankans have been picked up for inquiry in Rameswaram over claims they were planning to go back to Sri Lanka by boat illegally. According to The Hindu, the Thangachimadam Police picked up six persons, including two Sri Lankan nationals, R. Rajeswaran, 52, of Vavuniya and his wife Shanthi, 47, for an inquiry on […]
- Kerala police arrest 11 Sri Lankans planning to sail to Canada on fishing boat (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan pastor and wife arrested in Chennai for sexually abusing minor (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Sri Lankans arrested in Chennai on robbery charges (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese loan-sharks arrested in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Riot police in Georgia fired tear gas and water cannon into crowds protesting against a bill seen by the opposition as targeting media freedoms. Thousands waving Georgian and European Union flags gathered outside parliament for a second night to protest what they see as a Russian-inspired law. MPs approved the second reading of the controversial […]
- China attacks ‘bandit logic’ of House vote on TikTok (Category: Breaking News)
- Turkey halts trade with Israel over ‘humanitarian tragedy’ in Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- Pentagon to ‘rush’ Patriot missiles to Ukraine in $6bn package (Category: Breaking News)
- Delhi’s chief minister arrested over corruption claims (Category: Breaking News)
Iranian Agriculture Minister Mohammad-Ali Nikbakht has stressed the need to further expand cooperation with Sri Lanka in trade and agriculture. Last year, Iran imported over $70 million of products, especially tea and coconut, from Sri Lanka, Nikbakht has pointed out, IRNA wrote. Importing tea from Sri Lanka, through a barter mechanism, is a proper step, […]
- Tight security during Iranian President’s visit to Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran’s President to visit Sri Lanka and launch several water projects (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran’s President offers to contribute to Sri Lanka’s progress (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran and Sri Lanka to sign 5 MoUs during Ebrahim Raisi’s visit (Category: Breaking News)
Tournament favourites, Sri Lanka, confirmed their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier Group A semi-final spot with a dominant, 67-run victory over Uganda at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. A career-best T20I knock from Vishmi Gunaratne and a brilliant bowling effort led Sri Lanka to a massive win in Group A of the ICC […]
- Erik Solheim returns to Jaffna after over 20 years (Category: Breaking News)
- Tamils in Sri Lanka distribute porridge to commemorate war dead (Category: Breaking News)
- Ferry services soon to resume between Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Fourteen Sri Lankan fishermen arrested by Indian Navy (Category: Breaking News)
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says he turned down the Prime Minister post which was offered to him over 70 times. Speaking at the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) May Day rally, Premadasa said that he was offered the Prime Minister post 10 times before the Constitutional crisis in 2018. He also said that the post was […]
- President insists he is not a dictator (Category: Breaking News)
- Opposition Leader accuses Ranil of being scared (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith writes to President seeking PM post (Category: Breaking News)
- President tells Sajith it is too late now (Category: Breaking News)
Police have revealed more information regarding drugs worth about Rs. 150 million, suspected to belong to an organized criminal known as Dubai Kapila , seized during a raid conducted near the University of Sri Jayawardenapura today (02).
The Chairman of the National Transport Commission (NTC) Shashi Welgama says that there will be no revision of bus fares despite the recent reduction of fuel prices.
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