Sri Lanka News Explorer
Last 7 Days
- May-27, Monday (65)
- May-28, Tuesday (61)
- May-29, Wednesday (64)
- May-30, Thursday (65)
- May-31, Friday (60)
- Jun-01, Saturday (57)
- Jun-02, Sunday (70)
Older News
- Older than 2023-Dec (232903)
- 2023-Dec (1802)
- 2024-Jan (1990)
- 2024-Feb (1792)
- 2024-Mar (1814)
- 2024-Apr (1700)
- 2024-May (1827)
- 2024-Jun (127)
Narrow by Category
- Breaking News (243955)
Nepal legspinner Sandeep Lamichhane will miss the T20 World Cup 2024 after his visa application to the USA was rejected for a second time. His initial application was turned down last week, following which the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) and the Nepal government intervened on his behalf, but despite their efforts he was turned […]
- Sandeep Lamichhane sentenced to eight years in jail for rape (Category: Breaking News)
- Nepal court finds former cricket captain Sandeep Lamichhane guilty of rape (Category: Breaking News)
- Logan van Beek’s career-best 4 for 24 vaults Netherlands into Super Sixes (Category: Breaking News)
- Concerns for India despite ten wicket win over Nepal (Category: Breaking News)
The body of a man has been reportedly found inside a liquor store by Bibila Police last morning (30).
Notorious underworld figure and drug trafficker Ruwan Jayasekara, also known as “Midigama Ruwan,” was brought back to Sri Lanka from Dubai today (May 31) by a team of officers from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), according to Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa.The post Underworld Figure “Midigama Ruwan” Extradited to Sri Lanka from Dubai appeared first on Sri Lanka News |...
- Underworld figure Midigama Ruwan brought back to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Police sergeant arrested for aiding and abetting “Harak Kata’s” escape bid (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Manna Ramesh’ repatriated to Sri Lanka from Dubai (Category: Breaking News)
- Wanted man extradited from Dubai (Category: Breaking News)
Turkmenistan and Sri Lanka looked at cooperation in oil and gas and chemical industries. Consultations were held in a format of a videoconference between the heads of structural divisions of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. During the consultations, the sides discussed the current state of […]
- China to help conclude debt restructuring process in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- US and Sri Lanka’s Election Commission discuss importance of free and fair polls (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka declares day of mourning following Iran President’s death (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
India briefed the National Peoples Power (NPP) on various bilateral initiatives between India and Sri Lanka. The briefing was conducted by the Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha. The Indian High Commission said that High Commissioner Santosh Jh interacted with JVP leaders and briefed them about various bilateral initiatives between India and Sri Lanka […]
- Top US official to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- US Assistant Secretary and Sri Lankan civil society discuss reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- Anura insists visit to India will not change party policy (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP says world has changed and so has it (Category: Breaking News)
Notorious underworld figure and drug trafficker Ruwan Jayasekara, alias ÂMidigama RuwanÂ, has been brought back to Sri Lanka from Dubai by a team of offices from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today, Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa said.
Donald Trump became the first former American president to be convicted of felony crimes Thursday as a New York jury found him guilty of all 34 charges in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through a hush money payment to a porn actor who said the two had sex.
A delegation of Buddhist leaders from Sri Lanka called on Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad and discussed Buddhist ties. The delegation is visiting Pakistan to attend a symposium and an exhibition titled “From Gandhara to the World,” organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan. The delegation included Sri Lanka’s Minister for […]
- Lawrence Wong takes oaths as Singapore’s new Prime Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- President insists he is not a dictator (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to deploy special delegation to Russia over mercenary issue (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil meets Wigneswaran for talks in Jaffna (Category: Breaking News)
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce an exclusive flash offer tailored specifically for Sri Lankan locals. This limited-time promotion presents a unique opportunity to experience the luxury and exceptional service of its renowned resorts across Sri Lanka at exceptional rates. Locals can enjoy a 40% discount on stays until 30th September 2024 at […]
- Macau-based gaming operator to open Sri Lanka casino in mid-2025 (Category: Breaking News)
- Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts signs MoU with Vocational Training Authority (Category: Breaking News)
- Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts and Mintpay Join Forces to Transform Travel Payment Solutions (Category: Breaking News)
- Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts clinches Asia-Pacific Nature-based initiative of the year by Environ... (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister for Finance, Shehan Semasinghe stated that only those wishing to plunge the country back into an economic crisis would oppose the Economic Transformation Bill.
- Italian Stance (Category: Business)
- Improved Orders (Category: Business)
- Nature's gift (Category: Technology)
- Space race (Category: Technology)
State Minister for Finance, Shehan Semasinghe stated that only those wishing to plunge the country back into an economic crisis would oppose the Economic Transformation Bill.
Sri Lanka s Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry says that the western countries have shown their double standards by turning a blind eye to the crisis in Gaza and that, serious amendments must be made to the international laws on how the United Nations functions in order to protect international democracy.
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 […]
- South Africa leader under pressure after election blow (Category: Breaking News)
- Four dead and 16 injured in Majorca building collapse (Category: Breaking News)
- Many feared dead in massive Papua New Guinea landslide (Category: Breaking News)
- Heat kills at least 15 in India as temperatures near 50C (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)
- Ireland lose last warm-up game against Sri Lanka (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)
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.
Popular Topics
- International Monetary Fund (28528)
- Political crisis (18250)
- Foreign exchange reserves (16222)
- Shortage (1557)
- Bank reserves (9053)
- Anonymous (169)
- Fuel (3792)
- Economy of Sri Lanka (150312)
- Russia (1697)
- Ukraine (1207)
- Sri Lanka Tea (149352)
- Tourism (3596)
- Sri Lanka Quality Tea (149976)
- Sri Lanka Tourism (149449)
- Sri Lanka Cricket (149791)
- Sri Lanka Hotels (149194)
- Sri Lanka Elections (151344)
- Teledrama (54)
- Sirasa (157)
- Adaderana (96)
- Hiru Tv (2689)
- ITN News (243955)
- Newsfirst (34)
- Shakthi Tv (2681)
- Rupavahini (232)
- Derana Dream Star (3733)
- EPF (356)
- BBC (2544)
- Rob Ford (261)
- Amanda Knox (55)
- Karen Stintz (35)