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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 30 OCTOBER 2023
Recommendations for the Attorney General to provide opinion to the committee within 4 weeks regarding the contracting of business companies that are active in the Colombo Port City. The Committee on Public Finance is informed that the Port City Commission has approved the operation of two cryptocurrency exchanges.
- President urges young lawyers to specialize in offshore economy law and form a committee to lead... (Category: Breaking News)
- Executive committee approves Port Lands revamp plan (Category: Canada, Ontario)
- Port City (Category: Business)
- AG tells COPF that Port City Commission cannot formulate duty-free rules for malls there (Category: Breaking News)
The Navy apprehended 02 suspects with a stock of smuggled insecticides, during a search operation conducted in the sea areas of Karaitivu and Palliyawatta of Kalpitiya on 29th October 2023.
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne graced the closing ceremony of the 14th Asian Criminology Conference 2023 held at the Faculty of Graduate Studies of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) in Ratmalana on Sunday (October 29).The post Defence Secretary graced 14th Asian Criminology Conference 2023 at KDU appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stori...
- Sri Lanka should call for a national determination to discuss fundamental issues – Defence Secre... (Category: Breaking News)
- Kotelawala Defence University Wing to be set up in Kurunegala (Category: Breaking News)
- More infrastructure facilities added for Kotelawala Defence University (Category: Breaking News)
- Several facilities of KDU Southern Campus declared open (Category: Breaking News)
Twelve people including a baby, aboard a small aircraft died following a crash in Brazil s Amazon region on Sunday morning.
The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most provinces of the island after 02.00 p.m.
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 30 October 2023 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces during the morning. Showers or thundershowers will occur in Northern province and in Puttalam district during the morning while showers or thundershowers will occur at several […]
- Showers, thundershowers and strong winds to prevail (Category: Breaking News)
- Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-We... (Category: Breaking News)
- Showers above 50mm in Trincomalee, Mullativu, and Polonnaruwa districts (Category: Breaking News)
- Showers in Eastern, Uva, North-Central, Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces. (Category: Breaking News)
Rear Admiral Sarath Weerasekera, MP, has drawn the attention of President Ranil Wickremesinghe to the humiliation caused by travel restrictions imposed on senior serving and retired military officers and two former Presidents by the US, Australia and Canada. In a letter dated 25 Oct., the former Public Security Minister has pointed out to the President […]
- War crimes court is flawed, but it is beginning to deliver (Category: Breaking News)
- Rights group: Sri Lankan Tamil women exposed to sexual violence, trafficking after war (Category: Breaking News)
- Why Sri Lanka Remains Defiant Against New Allegations of War Crimes (Category: Breaking News)
- Human Rights Groups Condemn Proposed Appointment of Alleged War Criminal Silva to U.N. Peacekeep... (Category: Breaking News)
Opposition and SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa has said that President Ranil Wickremesinghe ought not to handle the country’s foreign policy the way he mismanaged the UNP Premadasa declared that as the Wickremesinghe-Rajapaksa government’s foreign policy strategy was weak a review of policy couldn’t be delayed.SJB leader Premadasa was addressing a gathering at the Attanagalle Undugoda […]
- Rohan Pallewatta joins Samagi Jana Balawegaya (Category: Breaking News)
- Rohan Pallewatta joins Samagi Jana Balawegaya (Category: Breaking News)
- All UNPers should join Sajith-Wimal (Category: Breaking News)
- All UNPers should join Sajith; Wimal (Category: Breaking News)
Controversy over change of Cabinet portfolios continues: Ex-minister responds to accusations, Sevanagala and Pelwatte brought under Dilum By Shamindra Ferdinando Minister Mahinda Amaraweera was given the plantation industries portfolio as Dr. Ramesh Pathirana, who previously held it, declined to present a Cabinet paper to hand over the loss-making Sevanagala Sugar Industries to former Minister Day...
- Mini Cabinet reshuffle: Ramesh becomes Health Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Three Cabinet Ministers sworn in before President (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet reshuffle, appointment of more ministers on the cards (Category: Breaking News)
- Pressure is mounting on the government to withdraw the “Expropriation Bill” (Category: Breaking News)
Naval troops yesterday (29) intercepted a three-wheeler carrying 104 kgs of Kerala cannabis. Navy headquarters said that troops have taken two persons into custody, along with the contraband. According to Navy headquarters, the operation was conducted by SLNS Uththara and SLNS Agbo naval establishments coming under the Northwestern Naval Command. The stock of Kerala cannabis […]
- Navy detects haul of cannabis (Category: Breaking News)
- Kerala cannabis with a street value of over Rs. 33 million held by Navy in Kareinagar (Category: Breaking News)
- Navy recovers 31kg of Kerala cannabis at Manthai beach (Category: Breaking News)
- Navy recovers 31kg of Kerala cannabis at Manthai beach (Category: Breaking News)
Former Senior Deputy Inspector General (SDIG) (retd.) Ravi Seneviratne, who once served as the senior officer in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been remanded, following his arrest for causing a multiple vehicle collision on Saturday (28) night while driving under the influence of alcohol. The Mount Lavinia Magistrate ordered the former Senior […]
- Cash Chief (Category: Business)
- 3 Reasons Retirement Will Cost More Than You Think (Category: USA, South Dakota)
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by Rex Clementine The Sri Lankan team’s injury woes during the World Cup is continuing as they were forced to replace fast bowler Lahiru Kumara with Dushmantha Chameera. Kumara, Man of the Match, in Sri Lanka’s eight wicket win over England in Bangalore, had suffered a left thigh muscle injury during training in Pune on […]
- Old problems resurface for Sri Lanka in World Cup warm-up (Category: Breaking News)
- Hasaranga ruled out of World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Snubbing KJP; a Hobson’s choice (Category: Breaking News)
- Chamika available for selection despite emergency dental surgery (Category: Breaking News)
nearly 180 arrested, 27 trawlers taken into custody this year Regardless of continuing protests in Tamil Nadu, the government is going ahead with naval operations to deter poaching by the Indian fishing fleet that is hitting the livelihood of local fishers.Navy headquarters yesterday (29) said that over the weekend SLN vessels, led by Fast Attack […]
- More Indian poachers, trawlers held in north (Category: Breaking News)
- Navy takes 15 Indian fishers into custody (Category: Breaking News)
- Illegal fishing: 33 trawlers, 220 fishers held this year (Category: Breaking News)
- Navy catches more Indian vessels for poaching (Category: Breaking News)
By Dr. Dayantha Laksiri Mendis “Multilateral treaties are the bones and sinews of global politic, making it possible for states to move from talk through compromise to solemn commitment.”– Professor Thomas M. Frank BACKGROUND The UN system is the catalyst for the creation of multilateral treaties. It is the greatest achievement of the UN system […]
- Lanka deposits instruments of ratification of Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (Category: Breaking News)
- WHO taken hostage by global corporate network (Category: Breaking News)
- Ontario’s Bill 104 and Canada’s obligations to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Kohona says UN should maintain equality (Category: Breaking News)
Monday 30th October 2023 Troubled by the increasing demoralisation of its rank and file, and the rapid erosion of its support base, besides the prospect of having to face an election next year, the SLPP is desperate to consolidate its power. Things have not been moving the way it expected. On the political front, Ranil […]
- Warning shots and reassurances (Category: Breaking News)
- Delay in expanding Cabinet peeves SLPP (Category: Breaking News)
- Barks of crooks (Category: Breaking News)
- PM won’t be replaced, SLPP agreeable to National Government- Leader of the House (Category: Breaking News)
by Eng Parakrama Jayasinghe parajayasinghe@gmail.com Electricity consumers reeling from the massive increase in tariff in February (adjusted somewhat in July 2023) were naturally appalled by the request for a further increase by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB). A public consultation was held on 18 October 2023 by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) […]
- How long will power cuts be? (Category: Breaking News)
- CEB GM Eng. Rohan Seneviratne steers electricity sector toward sustainable and renewable future (Category: Breaking News)
- Everyone for himself or herself in electricity sector (Category: Breaking News)
- Correct method of pricing electricity and need to reduce costs (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Current State Of Sri Lankan Economy, According To Dhananath Fernando appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Dhananath Fernando – determined to do much for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- RW’s Tax Hike Welcome But Much More To Be Done To Come Out Of The Crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- PAYE Tax; Will There Be A Mass Exodus? (Category: Breaking News)
- SC Judgment, Fiscal Philosophy, & Long-Term Decisions For A Brighter Future (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Management Of A Country Relies Upon True Economic Policies appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Target 2048 – Social Market Economy Ideology Need Be Clarified & Signed Off (Category: Breaking News)
- My View Completes 13 Years: Still Batting & Not-Out Yet (Category: Breaking News)
- Target 2048 – Complex Economy System (Category: Breaking News)
- Without A Code Of Ethics & Principles Of morality, No Meaning In Social Market Economy (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Police have reportedly implemented a number of measures in order to systematically control, and eradicate the operation of organised crime syndicates in the country within the next six months.
A stirring spell of fast bowling from Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah up front blew England away in Lucknow to make it six wins in six games at the ODI World Cup 2023 for India. After the pair struck early, the likes of Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja stepped up too to ensure England’s chase […]
- Bumrah’s best establishes India’s dominance on Day 2 (Category: Breaking News)
- Rohit Sharma’s 87 headlines India’s essay on unpredictable Lucknow surface (Category: Breaking News)
- Duckett’s breezy century flips momentum in England’s favour (Category: Breaking News)
- Shami’s five-fer after Mitchell ton keeps New Zealand to 273 (Category: Breaking News)
Two persons were arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy on Sunday (29 Oct.) with a stock of over 100 kilograms of Kerala cannabis in Vaddukoddai, Jaffna.
Sri Lanka has granted 48 hours for a Chinese vessel to conduct marine research off the island s west coast under supervision, the foreign ministry said on Sunday (29 Oct.), despite Indian concerns that it could be a spy ship.
The Public Health Inspectors Union (PHIU) have decided to launch a two-day strike from tomorrow (30 Oct.), putting forward several demands.
[…]The post The Interplay Of Climate Change & Water Shortages In Sri Lanka’s Ecosystems appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Climate Change: A Red Flag For Environmental Security In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Forget The politicians & Their Bureaucrats, This Is Why We The Public, Need To Understand Climat... (Category: Breaking News)
- Impact Of Climate Change In Sri Lanka: National Security Challenges & Way Forward (Category: Breaking News)
- Forget The politicians & Their Bureaucrats, This Is Why We The Public, Need To Understand Climat... (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya has revealed that it has been planned to introduce a new property tax from 2025.
[…]The post Isn’t It Time For Sri Lanka To Expel Israelis? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Genocide Of Palestinian Began Since 1948 (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel – Most Condemned UN Member (Category: Breaking News)
- Who Is The Terrorist In The Israeli War On Gaza? (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Supports US War-Mongers Against Houthis (Category: Breaking News)
UN chief Antonio Guterres has warned the situation in Gaza is declining rapidly as he repeated desperate appeals for a ceasefire to end the “nightmare” of bloodshed. “The situation in Gaza is growing more desperate by the hour. I regret that instead of a critically needed humanitarian pause, supported by the international community, Israel has […]
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- An export agricultural economy being created under the President's agricultural modernization pr... (Category: Breaking News)
- Human resource is the primary catalyst for propelling the country towards progress (Category: Breaking News)
- Primary aim is to discuss the 13th Amendment of the Constitution with all parties (Category: Breaking News)
Rohit Sharma batted on a different pedestal to his peers on a wildly unpredictable Lucknow surface against England as his 101-ball 87 helped India wade past their wobbly start. Suryakumar Yadav then chipped in with a vital 49 that took India to 229 for 8 in 50 overs For the first time in this World […]
- Kohli, Gill hundreds power India to 390 (Category: Breaking News)
- Suryakumar’s 83 pulls one back for India (Category: Breaking News)
- Fighting Nepal end with 230 (Category: Breaking News)
- Kohli’s record-equalling ton gives India strong total (Category: Breaking News)
Several contraband items including two mobile phones were found inside the Boossa Prison during a special raid conducted by the Police Special Task Force (STF).
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