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[…]The post With A View To A Kill (Master Spy-James Bond)! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Rat Cunning Or Intelligent Nation Building? (Category: Breaking News)
- Taxes, Swiss Bank Accounts & The Chinese Cafe (Category: Breaking News)
- A Leap Of Faith Awaits (Category: Breaking News)
- “VFS” The Whole Lot! (Category: Breaking News)
A response to the ‘Anatomy of a movement: Jathika Chinthanaya’ by Dr. Sumedha S. Amarasekara This article is a response to the question- ‘If the failure of the left was what portended Jathika Chinthanaya, what would the sterility and decay of Jathika Chinthanaya portend?’ asked by Uditha Devapriya (UD) at the end of his article: […]
- Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Sixth (Mis)adventure: An Indisputable Reason For The ‘Aragalaya’ To Stay ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposed all-party govt: Prez wins support from unexpected quarters (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Justice for all’ calls for broad democratic movement to protect people’s rights (Category: Breaking News)
- Decline of middle class bodes ill for nation (Category: Breaking News)
In a bizarre development, Bahramand Tangi, a former Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Senator, tried to introduce a resolution in the parliament aimed at banning mainstream social media platforms in Pakistan. The resolution, which called for the prohibition of several social media websites such as Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, WhatsApp, Twitter — now X, and YouTube, was […]
- Nepal to ban TikTok as it ‘disturbs social harmony’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Lankans victim of India based cyber espionage? (Category: Breaking News)
- Dominant issue in Pakistan politics: Who will be next Army chief? (Category: Breaking News)
The Directorate of Non-Communicable Diseases of the Ministry of Health has issued a set of guidelines for prevention of injuries and acute medical conditions related to sports events organized during festival seasons in Sri Lanka.
Nearly Rs. 200 billion has been paid in 2023 alone to provide relief to the people affected by the economic crisis, Presidential Director General (Community Affairs) Mr. Rajith Keerthi Thennakoon said.The post Sri Lanka Government allocates nearly Rs. 200 Billion for Economic Relief amidst Crisis appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Rs 200 billion social safety net to support Sri Lanka s vulnerable populations amid economic tur... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Implements Its Most Robust Social Security Program (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka settles $1.9 Billion in Foreign Debt and Interest Payments: Official Statement (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Debate Over Profits Of Banks: Who Shares Them Ultimately? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Debate Over Profits Of Banks: Who Shares Them Ultimately? – Part II (Category: Breaking News)
- Lending In A Recession: Banks Should Do Venture Capital Financing For Startups (Category: Breaking News)
- A Child’s Guide To Currency Board Systems: The Performance Of Ceylon’s Currency Board (Category: Breaking News)
- Is The Central Bank On Its Way To Technical Insolvency? (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Two Experiments In Social Psychology & Their Relevance To Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Lord Of The Flies Sri Lankan version: Strange experiment: Making A Good Society Through Bad Laws (Category: Breaking News)
- Who Were The Early Sri Lankans? (Category: Breaking News)
- How I Have Used Obeyesekere In My Teaching (Category: Breaking News)
- To Permit Burial Will Be A Politically Wise Decision (Category: Breaking News)
by Rex Clementine This year marks the 25th anniversary of the appointment of the first ever Cricket Interim Committee. Ironically, the man who was chosen to Chair that committee, although a keen follower of the game, had little experience in its administration. Rienzie T. Wijetilleke is his name. Orders to appoint Wijetilleke, then the Chairman […]
- US$ 187,000 heist at SLC angers Foreign Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Ousted SLC Chief fights back, obtains two-week suspension of interim committee (Category: Breaking News)
- Cricket board sacked; Interim Committee appointed (Category: Breaking News)
- India to host 2025 Women’s World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy It is inevitable that in the heat of an electoral battle, neighbours get mentioned, if not hurt. It is election time in India, to be followed by one or two in Sri Lanka – for the presidency and Parliament, though which would come first is known only to Mr God and President […]
- Jaya won’t give up Katchchatheevu (Category: Breaking News)
- Will not stop till Katchchatheevu is retrieved', Jayalalithaa (Category: Breaking News)
- Will a fishers’ defence force create more problems than solving any? (Category: Breaking News)
- Will not ‘stop’ till Katchchatheevu is retrieved: Jayalalithaa (Category: Breaking News)
The Gratiaen Trust, in association with the John Keells Foundation and the British Council, is proud to announce the Longlist for the 31st annual Gratiaen Prize, kicking off this year’s celebration of excellence in English creative writing in Sri Lanka. The Gratiaen Prize is perhaps the most coveted award for Sri Lankan authors writing in […]
- Gratiaen Trust Presents “Doubling Ourselves” – An Online Workshop On Translations (Category: Breaking News)
- 30th Gratiaen Prize winners shortlisted (Category: Breaking News)
- Winners of 30th Gratiaen prize and H.A.I. Goonetileke prize for translation announced (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Katchatheevu Crisis – Seal The Deal Mr. Modi appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- India to ask Sri Lanka to allow fishing near Katchatheevu (Category: Breaking News)
- Rise Of Ultranationalism & Elections, Tamil Nationalism & Resurrection Of LTTE Ideology In Sri L... (Category: Breaking News)
- Champika Ranawaka’s Transformative Message: Lessons For National Unity & Global Politics (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka says ‘no ground’ for Indian request to return Katchatheevu (Category: Breaking News)
In a move of unadulterated foolhardiness, the powers-that-be published a gazette notification recently to revise Sections 363 and 364 of the Sri Lankan Penal Code. It attempted to lower the girls’ age of consent for sexual intercourse to 14 years and the punishment to be levied to the accused male who has engaged in such […]
- Sajith demands immediate withdrawal of Age of Consent Penal Code amendment (Category: Breaking News)
- Governor confronted by conundrum over March Central Bank salaries (Category: Breaking News)
- A departure from the 1995 Age of Consent Legislation (Category: Breaking News)
- Opposition Leader wants proposed lowering of age of consent to be withdrawn (Category: Breaking News)
This year, there is said to be some disagreement among astrologers on the auspicious times for the traditional Sinhala and Tamil New Year. It is generally the practice among Buddhists and Hindus to consult astrologers to cast the horoscope when a child is born or a girl attains puberty or a wedding is planned or […]
- Buddha Sasana Ministry issues statement over New Year auspicious times (Category: Breaking News)
- Auspicious times according to the President’s horoscope (Category: Breaking News)
- Horoscope prevents Dayasiri from joining the government (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet re-shuffle on December 23rd? (Category: Breaking News)
The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) will hold a commemorative event to mark the 53rd anniversary of the 1971 youth uprising today (05). It will be held at the auditorium of the Gampaha administrative complex in Yakkala at 3 p.m. The keynote speech will be delivered by the education secretary of the FSP, Pubudu Jayagoda. FSP […]
- Passport No. N 1016123 Arrival at BIA on Sept. 4, 2011 Visa overstayed (Category: Breaking News)
- FSP refutes contents of MCNS statement (Category: Breaking News)
- Spooky cops from K’bathgoda haunt FSP activists (Category: Breaking News)
- Gunaratnam deported as he is an Australian citizen: Gotabhaya Rajapaksa (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Reflections On The April 1971 Uprising & Current Political Realities appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Gender Equality & Empowerment Of Women & The JVP; Lessons From The JVP’s Evolution (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity, & The IMF: A Solution Or A Worsening Of The Problem? (Category: Breaking News)
- Reflecting On 34 Years: The JVP & The Legacy Of Comrade Rohana Wijeweera (Category: Breaking News)
- Gender Equality, Empowerment Of Women & The JVP (Category: Breaking News)
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka ( BASL) has urged former President Maithripala Sirisena to make what it called a full and honest disclosure of any sensitive information he possessed. The following is the text of statement issued by BASL yesterday (3) regarding the former President’s remarks relating to the investigations into the Easter Sunday […]
- BASL responds to protests against Saliya Pieris (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala Sirisena confident of holding office of President again (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala says he has to pay compensation for mistakes made by others (Category: Breaking News)
- Wijeyadasa appointed SLFP Chairman as Maithripala resigns (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has claimed the coveted title of the number one destination for solo female travelers in 2024, according to Timeout.comThe post Sri Lanka tops best places for solo female travel in 2024 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka named best destination for solo female travellers in 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka ranked as the fourth most popular solo travel destination (Category: Breaking News)
- Challenges Beneath The Surface Of Peace & Normalcy In Northern Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian travelers’ boycott of Maldives is helping Sri Lanka, says Tourism Minister (Category: Breaking News)
A Sri Lanka Muslim organization hosted an iftar in Colombo on Sunday for over 1,500 students from different religious backgrounds to promote interfaith understanding and dialogue.The post Sri Lankan Muslims host interfaith iftar to ‘build bridges’ between communities appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lankan Muslims host interfaith iftar to build bridges between communities (Category: Breaking News)
- President hosts Iftar dinner for Ramadan observers (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Embassy in Washington D.C celebrates Iftar (Category: Breaking News)
- Hakeem and Mano to contest separately (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Examining Sri Lanka’s New ‘Romeo & Juliet Law’: A Departure From The 1995 Age Of Consent Legislation appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- A departure from the 1995 Age of Consent Legislation (Category: Breaking News)
- Marital Blitz & On The Subject Of Marriage As A License To Rape (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith demands immediate withdrawal of Age of Consent Penal Code amendment (Category: Breaking News)
- Governor confronted by conundrum over March Central Bank salaries (Category: Breaking News)
The Sangha for Better Sri Lanka (SBSL) and the Global Tamil Forum (GTF) are saddened by the untoward incidents that took place during the Maha Shivaratri Event (March 8, 2024) at Vedukkunari Aathi Sivan Temple in the North of Sri Lanka. On the Maha Shiva Rathri night (the most auspicious night in the Hindu calendar), […]
- Groundwork for Truth, Unity and Reconciliation Commission underway (Category: Breaking News)
- Group representing N&E condemns GTF-led initiative, draws govt. attention to five issues (Category: Breaking News)
- A Maha Sanga-led reconciliation initiative in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Ven Diviyagaha Yasassi Nayaka thero honoured with Upadhyaya title (Category: Breaking News)
Kirsche Capital, a dynamic addition to Colombo’s fashion scene, proudly announces the launch of its newest collection, offering a fusion of affordability, trendiness, and modesty in contemporary fashion. Nestled on 395 R.A. De Mel Mawatha in Colombo 3, Kirsche Capital is the brainchild of CEO and Co-Founder Dr. Sarah Fazy, a fashion enthusiast dedicated to […]
- Kirsche Capital opens new clothing store (Category: Breaking News)
- House of Janaan celebrates grand opening, unveiling fusion of tradition and modernity (Category: Breaking News)
- Discover elegance and comfort at Aadaraya Ceylon (Category: Breaking News)
- DOUBLE XL, A FASHION REVOLUTION IN SRI LANKA UNVEILS ITS FREEDOM COLLECTION (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post What to Do After Smokehouse Creek Wildfire appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Video: HIRU THANIWELA EP 400 (Category: Video)
- The Complete Guide to Managing Long-Haul Covid Recovery: Regain Your Health and Well-being (Category: Breaking News)
- Video: CoL has increased by 400 percent - Maithri (Category: Video)
- Oil Pipeline Places Over 400 Families Under Threat (Category: Breaking News)
Examining Sri Lanka’s New ‘Romeo and Juliet Law’: By Prof. M.W. Amarasiri de Silva According to an article published in The Island newspaper on March 25, 2024, Dr. Sudarshini Fernandopulle, MP, has raised concerns about the lack of consultation with the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus before the Justice Ministry gazetted a bill on February 9, 2024. […]
- Examining Sri Lanka’s New ‘Romeo & Juliet Law’: A Departure From The 1995 Age Of Consent Legisla... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith demands immediate withdrawal of Age of Consent Penal Code amendment (Category: Breaking News)
- Marital Blitz & On The Subject Of Marriage As A License To Rape (Category: Breaking News)
- Governor confronted by conundrum over March Central Bank salaries (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Exploring Interfaith Dialogue & Cooperation: Sri Lanka’s Religious Landscape appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Insights Of A Tumultuous TV Debate & Airport Assault (Category: Breaking News)
- Buddha: The Scientist Of Suffering & Existence (Category: Breaking News)
- Is It Religious Extremism & Propagated For What? (Category: Breaking News)
- Exploring The Silent Wilderness Of Self-Discovery (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed hope for Sri Lanka as Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday brings hope for the world. In his Easter wish, the President said that as Christians worldwide rejoice in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we reflect on the profound significance of this event. “Easter is preceded by a time of fasting and […]
- Sri Lanka President’s Easter message (Category: Breaking News)
- President seeks recommendations on 13-A from all party leaders (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil off to Australia this week (Category: Breaking News)
- President says Ramadan celebrated at a time Sri Lanka is seeing progress (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has issued a message for Easter day.The post Sri Lanka President’s Easter message appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka President says Legal proceedings related to Easter Sunday attacks process impartially ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka deeply shocked by tragic death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremasinghe released from 108 lawsuits filed by victims of Easter S... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President’s 2023 New Year Message (Category: Breaking News)
The Ministry of Health in Sri Lanka has initiated an investigation following the death of a 50-year-old patient at Ragama Teaching Hospital shortly after receiving a vaccine.The post Sri Lanka Ministry of Health probes patient’s death post-vaccine at Ragama Hospital appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Swine Flu Vaccine Could Have Side Effects (Category: Breaking News)
- Ragama Hospital patient dies after vaccine administration; investigations underway (Category: Breaking News)
- Priority list in Sri Lanka for Covid vaccine identified (Category: Breaking News)
- Priority list in Sri Lanka for Covid vaccine identified (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his Easter Message said that the government remains steadfast in its commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring national security. The full text of the President’s Easter Message: “As Christians worldwide rejoice in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we reflect on the profound significance of this event. Easter is […]
- Government dedicated to realizing the aspirations of all Sri Lankans – President (Category: Breaking News)
- Holiday Closings (Category: USA, South Carolina)
- UK television to reveal shocking details on Easter attacks in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka focusing on competitiveness and export markets to reach prosperity by 2048 – President (Category: Breaking News)
The Sangha for Better Sri Lanka (SBSL) and the Global Tamil Forum (GTF) are saddened by the untoward incidents that took place during the Maha Shiva Rathri Event at the Vedukkunari Aathi Sivan Temple in the North of Sri Lanka. On the Maha Shiva Rathri night (March 8, 2024), in an alarming escalation of force, […]
- Accomplished equestrian Mathilda Karlsson (Category: Breaking News)
- New envoys for Pakistan and Thailand in Sri Lanka present their credentials (Category: Breaking News)
- Indonesia and Sri Lanka discuss military training (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan to continue to stand with people of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The conflict between the USA and the USSR, during the era of the Cold War, had far-reaching consequences that extended beyond their borders, with Syria being one of the nations caught in the crossfire. Over the past decade, Syrians have endured the complexities of political manoeuvring amidst a backdrop of socio-political and humanitarian challenges. Additionally, […]
- NDRF in Turkey is India’s soft power, and a message to NATO (Category: Breaking News)
- Russia vetoes UN resolution against Syria (Category: Business)
- Syria shock for tea (Category: Business)
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