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President Ranil Wickremesinghe received the credentials of five newly appointed High Commissioners and nine Ambassadors to Sri Lanka at the Colombo Fort President’s House, Wednesday. The High Commissioners representing New Zealand, the Republic of Cyprus, the Maldives, the Republic of Sierra Leone, and the Republic of Mauritius were present. Additionally, Ambassadors from the Republic of […]
- New Korean envoy to Sri Lanka and other diplomats present credentials (Category: Breaking News)
- Five High Commissioners, nine Ambassadors present credentials to the President (Category: Breaking News)
- FOREIGN DIPLOMATS PRESENT CREDENTIALS (Category: Breaking News)
- New diplomats present credentials (Category: Breaking News)
Congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the BJP-led NDA s Âhistoric achievement of securing three consecutive victories in the Lok Sabha elections, Sri Lanka s Opposition Leader, Sajith Premadasa on Wednesday reaffirmed support for India s permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
Sri Lanka’s Parliament congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on winning the elections held in India. Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said that Sri Lanka is committed to working with India to explore new opportunities and enhance corporation. Meanwhile, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said that India should be made a permanent member of the UN Security […]
- India should treat us like its little sister, not be Big Brother (Category: Breaking News)
- Creative Accounting (Category: Business)
- Oil Stock (Category: Business)
- Digital Trade (Category: Business)
The death toll due to the inclement weather in Sri lanka rose to 30, State Minister of Defence Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon said on Wednesday. He told Parliament that over 9000 houses had been damaged as a result of the extreme weather. The State Minister also said that Rs. 25,000 has been granted to the families of […]
- Trees posing a risk in Colombo to be cut down (Category: Breaking News)
- Environmentalists accused of blocking disaster mitigation plans (Category: Breaking News)
- Fuel shipments scheduled to begin arriving from Friday (Category: Breaking News)
- Samantha Power assures Ranil USAID support (Category: Breaking News)
Lanka Premier League (LPL) franchise Dambulla Thunders has been re-named as ‘Dambulla Sixers’ after being taken over by a California-based new owner. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and LPL in a joint statement released on Wednesday said, “The team will be operated under DeSilva Holdings, specifically set up for this purpose. The majority stake in Sequoia […]
- LPL to go ahead with new owners for Dambulla (Category: Breaking News)
- Michael Clarke appointed Brand Ambassador of Lanka Premier League (Category: Breaking News)
- LPL terminates Dambulla franchise following max fixing claims (Category: Breaking News)
- Aura Lanka Chairman arrested and remanded (Category: Breaking News)
By Easwaran Rutnam Sri Lanka’s Parliament congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on winning the elections held in India. Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said that Sri Lanka is committed to working with India to explore new opportunities and enhance corporation. He said that he looks forward to working with Modi to further promote bilateral ties […]
- PM claims only draft agreement reached with IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- Prime Minister insists postponing polls not discussed (Category: Breaking News)
- India seen as Sri Lanka’s biggest friend in a time of crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Crisis forced Sri Lanka to ensure financial discipline (Category: Breaking News)
The seven political parties representing the ÂSarvajana Balaya alliance, including the National Freedom Front (NFF), Mawbima Janatha Party (MJP), Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU), the Communist Party of Sri Lanka, Yuthukama organisation and the Independent MP s Forum engaged in a peaceful protest today (05)...
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has received the credentials of five newly appointed High Commissioners and nine Ambassadors to Sri Lanka at the Colombo Fort President s House this morning (05), the President s Media Division reported.
- Kamala Harris' VP win is huge for HBCUs, Tougaloo president says (Category: USA, Mississippi)
- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe received the credentials of five newly appointed High Commissioners and nine Ambassadors to Sri Lanka at the Colombo Fort President’s House this morning (05). The High Commissioners representing New Zealand, the Republic of Cyprus, the Maldives, the Republic of Sierra Leone, and the Republic of Mauritius were present. Additionally, Ambassadors from the […]
- President receives credentials of new envoys to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- New Korean envoy to Sri Lanka and other diplomats present credentials (Category: Breaking News)
- Four new heads of mission present Letters of Credence to the President (Category: Breaking News)
- Ten Ambassadors present their credentials to the President Wickremesinghe (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe received the credentials of five newly appointed High Commissioners and nine Ambassadors to Sri Lanka at the Colombo Fort President’s House this morning (05).
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena says that the government has planned to establish ten botanical gardens based on the climate zones in the country.
Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara says that the government has agreed to accept all the amendments proposed by the Supreme Court to the Sri Lanka Electricity Bill .
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today announced that Sequoia Consultants, Inc., a leading civil engineering consulting firm based in Los Angeles, California, has come forward to take over the future of the LPL team, Dambulla.
United Petroleum Lanka Pvt Ltd has entered into a contract on June 4th 2024 with Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) as part of the agreement signed in between Ministry of Power & Energy to supply Petroleum products in Sri Lankan Market.
- Dicey Deals (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka petroleum distributor detects substandard jet fuel shipment, averts another fiasco (Category: Breaking News)
- Petrol Loss (Category: Business)
- Fuel Test (Category: Business)
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has warned of a heightened risk of communicable diseases spreading throughout the country following recent floods in various parts of Sri Lanka.The post Sri Lanka faces High Risk of Communicable Disease spread amidst Floods appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- A National Policy on Non-Communicable Diseases (Category: Breaking News)
- Public employees of Sri Lanka given free medical exams to screen for NCDs (Category: Breaking News)
- Technical advancements cause for non-communicable diseases among Sri Lankan Farmers - Health Min... (Category: Breaking News)
- Health committee of experts to look into rising deaths due to non-communicable diseases in Sri L... (Category: Breaking News)
Since May 15, Sri Lanka has reported 30 deaths due to adverse weather conditions, as of today (June 05), according to State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon's statement to Parliament.The post Severe weather claims 30 lives in Sri Lanka, relief efforts underway appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Showery condition in southwestern areas likely to continue - Met. Dept. (Category: Breaking News)
- VIDEO: Sri Lanka tea hit by bad weather (Category: Breaking News)
- Stubborn Sri Lanka fights back (Category: Breaking News)
- Winds cause 'unusual cold' in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's Ministry of Defence announced on Tuesday (June 3) that it is freezing the funds and assets of 15 organizations and 210 individuals involved in terrorist and extremist activities.The post Sri Lanka freezes assets of terrorist groups and individuals appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Defence Ministry clarifies on blacklisting and delisting of persons and organizations (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’.H.M. FowzieSri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence exposes exploitation of war veterans as ov... (Category: Breaking News)
- 16 Sri Lankan retired military personnel killed in Russia-Ukraine conflict (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Defence Ministry responds to rumours circulating on social media (Category: Breaking News)
Three individuals, including the parents of a young child, have been arrested following a viral video that showed the brutal assault of the 4-year-old.The post Three persons arrested in Pulmoddai for brutal assault on 4-year-old child following viral video appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Man arrested after video of brutally assaulting child goes viral (Category: Breaking News)
- Doc nabbed with video (Category: Breaking News)
- Woman arrested for brutally assaulting teen girl after video goes viral (Category: Breaking News)
- Video shows Army officer kicking man at fuel station (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando Attempts had been made to compel UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe to give up the premiership immediately after the then President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had left Janadhipathi Mandiraya in the early afternoon of July 09, 2022. That had been the devious Aragalaya strategy meant to pave the way for Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena to […]
- CP Chief calls for re-alignment of political forces to thwart Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- Where have millions of USD invested in good governance and accountability projects et al gone? (Category: Breaking News)
- US hand in GR’s ouster: Speaker finally confirms allegations (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez makes headway amidst deepening turmoil (Category: Breaking News)
Poverty is one of the most pressing and pervasive issues facing the world today. It affects billions of people globally, diminishing their quality of life, limiting their opportunities, and perpetuating a cycle of deprivation that can span generations. Understanding poverty requires a multidimensional approach that goes beyond mere economic measures. It encompasses social, cultural, political, [...
- Pro-poor growth and Economic growth in Sri Lanka - A critical analysis (Category: Breaking News)
- The Fight For Women’s Empowerment In An Era Of Conflict & Multifaceted Crises (Category: Breaking News)
- Springboarding From The Aragalaya To A New Nation We All Deserve (Category: Breaking News)
- “Connecting People to Prosperity” in Sri Lanka. A reality check with “Mahinda Chinthanaya” (Category: Breaking News)
The Navy over the last weekend arrested a group of Sri Lankans returning home illegally. The group was believed to have come from India. They were apprehended at Urumalei area, Talaimannar last Sunday. The suspects include five Sri Lankan nationals and two others who assisted the group. According to an SLN statement, the arrests were […]
- Government land policy is fair- Keheliya (Category: Breaking News)
- Bond Auction (Category: Business)
- ‘SL will implement home-grown solution’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Market Flavour (Category: Business)
‘Far-reaching laws are being enacted without sufficient debate, consultations’ By Shamindra Ferdinando Two dissident SLPP MPs, Prof. G. L. Peiris and Gevindu Cumaratunga at separate media briefings on Monday (03) urged the SLPP parliamentary group not to throw its weight behind President Ranil Wickremesinghe efforts to enact laws inimical to the country in the run-up […]
- Prof. Peiris complains of continuing shenanigans by President in the run-up to presidential poll (Category: Breaking News)
- President’s agenda on track (Category: Breaking News)
- Opposition: Parliament prorogued to derail finance committee probes (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez draws fire over Archaeology Chief’s shock resignation (Category: Breaking News)
By Prof. Kirthi Tennakone ktenna@yahoo.co.uk Thoughtfulness is the quality of being conscious of issues that arise and considering action while seeking explanations. It facilitates finding solutions to problems and judging experiences. Almost all human accomplishments are consequences of thoughtfulness. Can you perform day-to-day work efficiently and effectively without being thoughtful? Obviously...
- NYT chooses ‘Mindfulness in Plain English” by Ven. Bhante Henepola Gunaratana Thera (Category: Breaking News)
- Larry Yang: Be Inspired: Live Your Life With Awareness (Category: Features)
- Can mindfulness enhance overt questioning? (Category: Breaking News)
- Larry Yang: Now More Than Ever We Need Mindfulness (Category: Features)
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he looks forward to working with Sri Lanka after his alliance won the Indian General elections. In a message on X, Modi thanked President Ranil Wickremesinghe, former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka for their greetings following his win. “I look […]
- Preliminary work to bring Starlink to Sri Lanka completed (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith picks Harsha to be his Finance Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Elon Musk’s Starlink internet available for pre-order in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- India briefs NPP on various bilateral initiatives (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister for Rural Roads Development, Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan expressed confidence in President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s ability to lead the country out of the economic crisis and onto the right track. He emphasized that with the people’s support, the President would be able to build a strong economy if re-elected. Additionally, Chandrakanthan noted that the President has […]
- Kamala Harris' VP win is huge for HBCUs, Tougaloo president says (Category: USA, Mississippi)
- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
[…]The post Sri Lanka’s Elusive Accountability appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Why A Tamil Common Candidate In The Presidential Election? (Category: Breaking News)
- V. Anandasangaree: The LTTE Vilified Him, But History Has Vindicated Him (Category: Breaking News)
- Historic Crimes Of The Chauvinistic Left: Why Defending Marxist Position Is Important (Category: Breaking News)
- Election Hustling In The South & Boycott Talk In The North (Category: Breaking News)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared victory for his alliance in India's general election on Tuesday (June 04).The post Narendra Modi secures third term as Prime Minister despite BJP’s reduced majority appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- President Ranil congratulates Modi on election win (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi claims victory for his alliance in India s general election (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi sworn in for record third term as India s prime minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian PM Modi to be sworn in for third time on June 8 (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister for Rural Roads Development, Mr. Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan expressed confidence in President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s ability to lead the country out of the economic crisis and onto the right track. He emphasized that with the people’s support, the President would be able to build a strong economy if re-elected.
- Kamala Harris' VP win is huge for HBCUs, Tougaloo president says (Category: USA, Mississippi)
- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe joined world leaders on Tuesday in congratulating Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance s (NDA) third consecutive victory in the Lok Sabha elections.
The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs have planned to implement a joint program with the support of the private sector and civil society to make Sri Lanka a medal winning country at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. It is also expected to provide opportunities for talented athletes to participate in […]
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