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Russia accused a “powerful country” of double standards on the issue of Sri Lankans fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war. The Russian Ambassador in Sri Lanka Levan Dzhagaryan said that a “powerful western country” was only raising concerns about Sri Lankans in Russia. However, he said the powerful country, which he did not name, was silent […]
- Jimmy Anderson confirms England farewell (Category: Breaking News)
- Refugee from Sri Lanka becomes Mayor in UK town (Category: Breaking News)
- Organiser of “whites only” party in Sri Lanka apologizes (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC bans Devon Thomas for five years under Anti-Corruption Code (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post A Defeated President Cannot Appoint The Chief Justice! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Video: Afford Fonseka's rights -- Former CJ (Category: Video)
- Video: President Rajapaksa takes oaths (Category: Video)
- Plan to limit the Chief Justice’s term (Category: Breaking News)
An Assistant Superintendent of Customs has been arrested in Colombo with 7,000 sticks of illegally imported cigarettes and Rs. 590,000 in cash which he allegedly earned from selling these cigarettes, police said.
- Less People Quitting Smoking (Category: USA, Georgia)
- New rules force shops to hide cigarettes (Category: Australia, Victoria)
- Armed robber targets Omaha store (Category: USA, Nebraska)
- Armed robber targets Omaha store (Category: USA, Nebraska)
A contempt of Court case has been filed against former President Maithripala Sirisena The Court of Appeals has issued notice to the former Chairman of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), ex-President and Maithripala Sirisena with regard to a contempt of court petition filed against him. The petition has been filed by Montague Sarathchandra, an executive […]
- Bribery complaint filed against Maithripala (Category: Breaking News)
- Order preventing Sirisena from functioning as SLFP Chairman extended (Category: Breaking News)
- Sirisena resigns and appoints Wijeyadasa as SLFP Chairman (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranjan sentenced to jail in second contempt of court case (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has sought a debt moratorium until 2042, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said. He said that Sri Lanka has already obtained a moratorium on the repayment of its debt until 2027. However, the President said that Sri Lanka has sought to extend the debt moratorium until 2042. Wickremesinghe said that talks on the matter are […]
- Debt restructuring to be completed before polls (Category: Breaking News)
- President to hold talks with Japanese PM in Tokyo (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil loses his cool when questioned on Channel 4 video (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka gets tips on good governance from India (Category: Breaking News)
The Landslide Early Warning Centre of the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings to the districts of Colombo, Kandy, Kegalle, Kurunegala, Nuwara Eliya and Ratnapura valid until 0700 on 31st May 2024 Accordingly, Level II landslide early warnings have been issued to the Divisional Secretaries divisions and surrounding areas of Ambagamuwa […]
- Landslide Early Warnings issued to Colombo, Kalutara, Kegalle and Rathnapura Districts (Category: Breaking News)
- Landslide early warnings issued to Colombo, Kegalle and Rathnapura Districts (Category: Breaking News)
- Landslide early warnings issued to Colombo, Galle, Kalutara, Kegalle, Matara and Ratnapura Distr... (Category: Breaking News)
- Landslide early warnings issued to Badulla, Galle, Kalutara, Kandy, Kegalle, Matale, Matara, Mon... (Category: Breaking News)
The first results have been announced from what is seen as South Africa’s most closely fought elections since the African National Congress (ANC) came to power 30 years ago. With results from around 14% voting districts counted so far, the ANC is leading with 43%, followed by the Democratic Alliance (DA) with 26%. The radical […]
- Four dead and 16 injured in Majorca building collapse (Category: Breaking News)
- Many feared dead in massive Papua New Guinea landslide (Category: Breaking News)
- Passengers recall horror onboard flight SQ 321 (Category: Breaking News)
- Melinda French Gates to donate $1bn in women’s rights (Category: Breaking News)
Z Messenger (Pvt) Ltd, a leading Marketing Technology compnay in Sri Lanka has unveiled cutting edge social listening and sentiment analyzing platform together with Locobuzz that is set to revolutionize how brands and political campaigners engage with their audience. In the digital age, social media has become a powerful force in shaping public opinion and […]
- India’s Modi government rushes to regulate AI ahead of national elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s internet freedom deteriorating as world govts grow increasingly repressive online (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Sixth (Mis)adventure: An Indisputable Reason For The ‘Aragalaya’ To Stay ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Perera & Sons enters social media world with a bang (Category: Business)
It has been reported that veteran musician Dr Shelton Premaratne has passed away at the age of 94. He was domiciled in Australia at the time of his demise.
[…]The post “Rob Or Perish” – A Grim Reality In Public Service? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Exploring The Silent Wilderness Of Self-Discovery (Category: Breaking News)
- Why The Sri Lankan Rupee Is Appreciating (Category: Breaking News)
- Insights Of A Tumultuous TV Debate & Airport Assault (Category: Breaking News)
- Wellness Tourism Through Holistic Rejuvenation Programs (Category: Breaking News)
The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has directed the officials of the Welfare Benefits Board to prioritise the criteria that can be verified and determined in order to accurately identify poverty while selecting the ÂAswesuma beneficiaries.
The owner and the manager of a licensed foreign employment agency who were arrested and remanded for allegedly sending Sri Lankans for employment in the Russian army to fight in the Ukraine war, have been further remanded until July 13.
Thailand has approved visa-free entry for visitors from Sri Lanka. The Thai cabinet approved a series of new visa promotions to attract more tourists, including visa-free and visa-on-arrival schemes, longer stays for students, as well as reduced compulsory health insurance for retirees. Government spokesman Chai Wacharonke said that the Foreign Ministry proposed these measures to […]
- Thailand introduces Visa-Free entry for Sri Lankan tourists and expands travel benefits (Category: Breaking News)
- Visa fee waived for visitors from seven nations as pilot project to boost tourism (Category: Breaking News)
- Thailand introduces Visa-Free entry for Sri Lankan Tourists (Category: Breaking News)
- Free visas for nationals of China, India, Indonesia, Russsia, Thailand, Malaysia and Japan from ... (Category: Breaking News)
Security cover will be raised at the Eisenhower Park stadium in New York following reports of threats to the India vs Pakistan match on June 9 in T20 World Cup 2024. A statement released by the governor’s office said they are monitoring the situation and according to their intel “there is no credible public safety threat […]
- Nepal batsman Airee smashes six sixes in an over (Category: Breaking News)
- BJP invites political parties from Sri Lanka to witness Indian elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Scotland thrashed by Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup qualifier (Category: Breaking News)
- India becomes fourth country to land on the moon (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka raised deep concerns with Canada regarding high-level pronouncements made in recent years representing a false narrative of genocide in connection with the conflict that took place in Sri Lanka. Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane met the Canadian Deputy Minister for International Development Christopher MacLennan at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombo. Foreign Secretary […]
- Five Sri Lankans detained in Latvia for human smuggling (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka concludes bilateral consultations with Japan (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB pledges further support for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Kazakhstan invites Sri Lankan President to undertake an official visit (Category: Breaking News)
Eliminated Sri Lankan contestant Savindri Perera was given another chance on MasterChef 2024 after being picked in the redemption round. Savi was among eight eliminated contestants who returned for a chance to cook their way back into the competition. The judges loved the Sri Lankan dishes prepared by Savindri Perera. “Sav’s cooked her way back […]
- British Sri Lankan wins UK MasterChef (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan born Brit competes in UK MasterChef (Category: Breaking News)
- MasterChef Australia judges give thumbs up for Sri Lankan dish (Category: Breaking News)
- Former MasterChef Australia Judge talks about the Culinary Extravaganza awaiting in Sri Lanka! (Category: Breaking News)
The officers of Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) have arrested a foreign national who was in possession of a large stock of cigarettes smuggled into the country at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake.
Israel s military has said it has taken control of the strategically important buffer zone along the Gaza-Egypt border known as the Philadelphi Corridor, meaning it now controls Gaza s entire land border.
Renowned Sri Lankan music composer Dr. Shelton Premaratne passed away this morning (May 30) in Australia at the age of 94.The post Shelton Premaratne passes away appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Veteran Sri Lankan musician Shelton Premaratne passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Veteran musician Dr Shelton Premaratne passes away at the age of 94 (Category: Breaking News)
- No visits for Tamil prisoners on Thaipongal day (Category: Breaking News)
- Gorge's 1st Watershed Festival to feature Shelton, Lambert (Category: USA, Washington)
[…]The post Once Bitten, Twice Shy; But It Takes Two To Tango! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Rise Of Ultranationalism & Elections, Tamil Nationalism & Resurrection Of LTTE Ideology In Sri L... (Category: Breaking News)
- Exploring Interfaith Dialogue & Cooperation: Sri Lanka’s Religious Landscape (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP’s Economic Diplomacy; Non-Aligned In The Best Interests Of The Nation (Category: Breaking News)
- Celebrating Golden Jubilee: Some Reflections On Naleemiah’s Academic Activism (Category: Breaking News)
The Department of Irrigation says that the water level of the Mahaweli River has risen following the heavy rainfall experienced in the Central Hills.
State Minister of Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya states that Sri Lanka is working closely with the Government of Russia to repatriate Sri Lankans who are working with the Russian forces.
A person has been killed after ending up in the running jet engine of a KLM passenger plane at Amsterdam s Schiphol airport.
Mexico held the last day of campaigning Wednesday before Sunday s nationwide election, but the closing rallies were darkened by attacks on candidates and the country s persistently high homicide rate.
A flood situation has been reported in certain areas of Ratnapura due to the rapid rise in the water level of the Kalu River, Ada Derana reporter said.
The Secretary General of Parliament, Mrs. Kushani Rohanadeera, has announced that the Parliament is scheduled to convene from the 4th to the 7th of June.
The Court of Appeals has issued notice to the former Chairman of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), ex-President and Maithripala Sirisena with regard to a contempt of court petition filed against him.
Veteran Sri Lankan music composer Dr. Shelton Premaratne has reportedly passed away this morning (30) in Australia.
The Thai cabinet has adopted multiple visa measures to stimulate tourism, which will benefit tourists from 36 more countries including Sri Lankan travelers who may have plan to stay in the kingdom for more than 30 days.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that none of the candidates aspiring to run in the presidential election have announced their intention to abolish the executive powers associated with the position. The President highlighted the dual nature of the executive presidential system, noting its advantages and disadvantages. He emphasized that the executive power vested in the presidency played ...
- No candidate vying for the presidency has announced plans to abolish executive powers – President (Category: Breaking News)
- PAFFREL: Ranil offers to strengthen PCs, having postponed elections to them (Category: Breaking News)
- Why Ranil Wickremesinghe cannot be my president (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil says Executive Presidency useful during war and Aragalaya (Category: Breaking News)
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