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Saturday 18th May, 2024 Lessons that the 2022 mass uprising provided have gone unlearnt if the ruling party politicians’ unruly behaviour is anything to go by. Those who went into hiding fearing aggressive mobs that pursued them have crawled out of the woodwork; they are exuding hubris and flexing their muscles, again. Old habits are […]
- Businesswoman caught attempting to smuggle out Rs. 290 mn worth of gems (Category: Breaking News)
- BIA departure public concourse reopened for visitors (Category: Breaking News)
- Duty-free shopping available for passengers who completed quarantine (Category: Breaking News)
- BIA departure public concourse reopened for visitors (Category: Breaking News)
The planned mass wedding of about 100 orphans has sparked widespread outrage across Nigeria. The orphans, some of whom are feared to be underage girls, are set to be married off on 24 May in the north-western state of Niger. They have all lost parents to attacks by armed bandits, who regularly target civilians across […]
- Water’s Edge to be given back to Sumal after ignoring SC order (Category: Breaking News)
- Romney debuts SC ad, so does DNC (Category: USA, South Carolina)
- Forecasters say SC could see effects of Irene (Category: USA, South Carolina)
- Fedrica Janz Apologizes To SC (Category: Breaking News)
…proposes South Sudan, Montenegro, East Timor, Bosnia, Eritrea, and Kosovo style solution A controversial resolution has been introduced to the US Congress calling on the United States to work towards an independence referendum for Eelam Tamils and recognize the genocide committed against them by the Sri Lankan state. The resolution, introduced by Wiley Nickel, is […]
- Govt. asked how it intends to counter US-Eelam lobby (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian government responsible for Lankan genocide attack: Wickramabahu (Category: Breaking News)
- 39 Years After Black July, It Is Time For Tamil Eelam: Preparing For A Unilateral Declaration Of... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sarath Weerasekera Thinks The Tamils In Sri Lanka Are Born Slaves (Category: Breaking News)
By Easwaran Rutnam The United Nations has demanded accountability from Sri Lanka on decades of enforced disappearance. Sri Lanka’s Government must take meaningful action to determine and disclose the fates and whereabouts of tens of thousands of people who have been subjected to enforced disappearance over the decades and hold those responsible to account, a […]
- UN calls for targeted measures against Sri Lankans accused of rights abuses (Category: Breaking News)
- UN Human Rights Chief lays out “Path for Solutions” for years to come (Category: Breaking News)
- UN concerned over torture during Sri Lanka’s crackdown on drugs (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka donates tea to quake hit Türkiye (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Insights Of A Tumultuous TV Debate & Airport Assault appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The ‘Flower Seller’ Video & Sri Lanka’s Youth: Unveiling The Challenges (Category: Breaking News)
- Video: Sithijaya - Vipula, Rasil (Category: Video)
- Video: D (Category: Video)
- “Rob Or Perish” – A Grim Reality In Public Service? (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Post Civil War: The Defrauding Opportunities Of War’s End appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Shades Of An Undead Past (Category: Breaking News)
- High Court Rejects Gail For Covid-19 Afflicted SSP Shani Abeysekera; Lawyers File FR (Category: Breaking News)
- High Court Rejects Gail For Covid-19 Afflicted SSP Shani Abeysekera; Lawyers File FR (Category: Breaking News)
- High Court Rejects Gail For Covid-19 Afflicted SSP Shani Abeysekera; Lawyers File FR (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the government plans to transform Sri Lankan agriculture using modern technology, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and is committed to support the private sector entrepreneurs who are interested in this initiative. The President further mentioned that 100 Divisional Secretariat Divisions have been selected for the Agricultural Modernization Program t...
The Sri Lankan Government must take decisive steps to reveal the fates and locations of the tens of thousands who have disappeared over the years and hold those accountable, according to a UN Human Rights Office report released today (May 17).The post UN demands accountability for Sri Lanka’s enforced disappearances appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri La...
- Crackdown Over Civil War Anniversary: UN Report Calls For International Prosecutions For Enforce... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Government in denial about atrocities committed during war (Category: Breaking News)
- Resolution on Sri Lanka introduced in Human Rights Council in Geneva (Category: Breaking News)
- Let’s Lockdown The Pandemic Of Enforced Disappearances: Continuous Struggle For Justice (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan star Dinara Punchihewa has ben included in Forbes’ 2024 30 Under 30 list for Asia. Forbes’ 2024 30 Under 30 list for Asia highlights a remarkable cohort of young trailblazers who are making significant strides in entertainment and sports. In the entertainment sector, the list features a diverse group of talents, including actors, […]
- Jimmy Anderson confirms England farewell (Category: Breaking News)
- More than 100 people believed killed in Papua New Guinea landslide (Category: Breaking News)
- Popular K-Pop singer Park Boram dies aged 30 (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Sri Lankans in Japan accused of illegal abortion (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The Deciding Factor In Sri Lanka’s Election Debate: Policy Or Public Frustration? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Sri Lanka’s Political Landscape: Navigating A Tripartite Contest (Category: Breaking News)
- May Day Music Miscellany: Contest Between The SJB & The NPP & The UNP-SLPP Dilemma (Category: Breaking News)
- Feminist Revolt & Masculinity Pitfalls In The Bolshevik Camp: Sri Lanka’s Election Prelude (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP: From Idealism Of Anti-Indianism To Pragmatic Realism(?) (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Sri Lanka is yet to finalize agreements with bondholders and creditors. Julie Kozack, Director of Communications at the IMF said that the initial debt restructuring negotiations with external bondholders ended in mid-April without an agreement, and discussions are continuing with a view to reaching agreement in principle. “And on […]
- IMF wants Sri Lanka to implement deals with official creditors (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF says macroeconomic policy reforms bearing fruit in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF hopeful of deal between Sri Lanka and commercial creditors (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF praises Sri Lanka’s economic progress amid challenges (Category: Breaking News)
The Indian Navy arrested 14 Sri Lankan fishermen and seized five boats for crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and fishing sea cucumber, the Hindu reported. The Sri Lankans were arrested on Thursday, May 16 for violating the Maritime Zones of India Act 1981. The Hindu quoted the Indian Navy as saying that ICGS […]
- Former Army Commander Fonseka briefs top monk (Category: Breaking News)
- Ferry services soon to resume between Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Troops assist students affected by floods in Puttalam (Category: Breaking News)
- Housing to be offered to Sri Lankan migrant workers (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has highlighted Sri Lanka s commendable macroeconomic policies, rapid inflation decline, and steady economic growth.
The officers of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake have arrested two Sri Lankan passengers who were in possession of 1,083 mobile phones and 200 high-capacity pen drives, which had not been declared.
The Indian Navy detained 14 Sri Lankan fishermen and confiscated five boats for crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and engaging in sea cucumber fishing on Thursday, May 16, 2024, as reported by The Hindu.The post Indian Navy apprehends 14 Sri Lankan fishermen for illegal fishing in Indian waters appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka |...
- Navy apprehends four Indian fishermen on SL waters (Category: Breaking News)
- Navy apprehends 18 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters (Category: Breaking News)
- Navy apprehends 21 Indian fishermen poaching off Sri Lankan waters (Category: Breaking News)
- Navy apprehends Indian fishermen poaching in Lankan waters (Category: Breaking News)
The US embassy yesterday (16) announced the launch of what it called the Creative Catalyst Fellowship (CCF) meant to foster interdisciplinary collaboration. The embassy said that the programme sought to form a community of creative professionals capable of pioneering sustainable solutions to local challenges. The fellowship is supported by the Promoting Positive Information (PRO-INFO) activity, [&...
- Empowerment (Category: Business)
- SLT-MOBITEL introduces mRetail, an innovative platform to digitally empower businesses (Category: Breaking News)
- Hemas partners with Hatch to support Sri Lankan innovation and entrepreneurship (Category: Breaking News)
- govi.ai captures industry attention at Future Harvest Expo 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
A series of events will be held over a period of three days beginning today (17) in the Northern and Eastern regions as well as Colombo to mark the end of war 15 years ago. There would be two major events-one at Mullivaikkal in the Vanni east and Vavuniya on May 18, the day the […]
- Sri Lanka's Killing Fields: War Crimes Unpunished (Category: Breaking News)
- No way to celebrate a Jubliee (Category: Breaking News)
- MRG calls for independent international mechanism to deal with issue of accountability in Sri La... (Category: Breaking News)
- Amnesty International head to join M’vaikkal commemoration (Category: Breaking News)
SLT-MOBITEL has reported a flat growth in Q1 2024 ending March 31, 2024, amidst a challenging business environment. However, the company’s proactive cost management initiatives have resulted in significant operational cost savings, enabling it to maintain profitability. For the quarter, the SLT Group has recorded consolidated revenue of LKR 26.93 billion, reflecting a marginal 1.4% […]
- SLT ups pre-tax profits by 29% to Rs. 4.8 b in nine months (Category: Business)
- SLT Group annual revenue surpasses Rs. 100 bn amid unprecedented challenges (Category: Breaking News)
- SLT Group annual revenue surpasses Rs. 100 Bn again (Category: Breaking News)
- SLT Group achieves stable revenues for Q1, remaining resilient despite challenges (Category: Breaking News)
by Neville Ladduwahetty The question cited above was the title of an article published in Ceylon Today by N. Sathya Moorthy (SM), who identifies himself as a Chennai based Policy Analyst/Political Commentator (Friday 10, 2024).The answer to his question is – NOT YET. For the present, stealing is limited to marine assets and the destruction […]
- Implications of India – Sri Lanka connectivity (Category: Breaking News)
- Jaishankar pledges energy support, says bilateral creditors must be equally treated (Category: Breaking News)
- Renewable energy, India extends hand to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- PM Modi’s comments: ‘Ensure dignity and respect for Tamils’ (Category: Breaking News)
Two cruise ships docked at Hambantota International Port on 15 May 2024. MV. Silver Cloud owned by Silversea Cruises, the luxury brand of the Royal Caribbean Group arrived from Cochin carrying 232 passengers while TUI’s Mein Shiff5 arriving from Langkawi carried 2,434 passengers. A group of passengers from MeinShiff5 did their customary e-bike tour to […]
- Four trapped after head-on smash (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- Pre-pay taxi fares to curb crime (Category: AU, New South Wales)
- First Swallows (Category: Business)
- Only three passengers in a trishaw . (Category: Breaking News)
Sunrisers Hyderabad sealed a place in the playoffs of IPL 2024, with one point from their washed out game against Gujarat Titans ensuring they will finish the league stage in the top four. They now have 15 points with one game remaining, against Punjab Kings on May 19. It was their first playoff qualification since […]
State Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Prasanna Ranaweera assaulted a porter at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, local media reported. CCTV footage showed the Minister slapping the porter a number of times. According to Ada Derana the State Minister had also admitted that he slapped the man. “I got angry at that […]
- Police record statement from notorious Minister for assaulting porter (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil meets Wigneswaran for talks in Jaffna (Category: Breaking News)
- China to help conclude debt restructuring process in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Prasanna Ranaweera has reportedly assaulted a Porter at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake.
The Secretary General of Amnesty International, Agnès Callamard, is to visit Sri Lanka and attend an event in Mullivaikkal to commemorate the victims of the war. Callamard will make her first regional visit to South Asia from 16 to 24 May 2024, Amnesty International said. Amnesty said that on 18 May Callamard will be joining […]
- Amnesty chief notes complacency in delivering justice in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Tamils in Sri Lanka and around the world commemorate ‘Mullivaikkal massacre’ (Category: Breaking News)
- At least 16 Sri Lankans killed fighting in Russia-Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
- China to help conclude debt restructuring process in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, has confirmed his participation in the 10th World Water Forum High-Level Meeting, to be held from May 18th to 20th, 2024, in Bali, Indonesia. This significant gathering, themed “Water for Shared Prosperity,” will convene global leaders to address pressing issues related to water management and sustainability. President Wickremesinghe will leave for Indonesia [̷...
- Shasheendra Rajapaksa sworn in as Minister of State for Irrigation and Water Supply (Category: Breaking News)
- President leaves for Indonesia (Category: Breaking News)
- President leaves for Indonesia to attend World Water Forum (Category: Breaking News)
- President warns of potential water shortage in 20 years (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe is to travel to Bali, Indonesia to attend the 10th World Water Forum High-Level Meeting from 18th May to 20th May. This significant gathering, themed “Water for Shared Prosperity,” will convene global leaders to address pressing issues related to water management and sustainability. President Wickremesinghe will leave for Indonesia on the 18th, […]
- UNP decides to pick Ranil as presidential candidate (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka seeks debt moratorium until 2042 (Category: Breaking News)
- President presents budget with no “fairy tales” (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil loses his cool when questioned on Channel 4 video (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Corruption In Sri Lanka: The Root Of Modern Social Instability appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Menace Of Political Nepotism: Sri Lanka’s Downfall (Category: Breaking News)
- House Of Fashions, House Of Chaos & Out Of Fashion (Category: Breaking News)
- The Economic Setbacks Of Yahapālanaya Government (Category: Breaking News)
- Elitism – A Hidden Downfall Factor (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Labour Party Commits To Referring Sri Lankan War Criminals To International Criminal Court appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Jaffna University Vice-Chancellor Commits Fraud Again With Impunity (Category: Breaking News)
- Man kills his two children and commits suicide (Category: Breaking News)
- India commits to help Sri Lanka on debt in prospective IMF program (Category: Breaking News)
- Man commits suicide after killing his two children in Aranayaka (Category: Breaking News)
Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico has been shot multiple times and critically injured in a “politically motivated” assassination attempt, according to the interior minister. Fico, 59, was shot by a gunman five times on Wednesday and underwent several hours of emergency surgery. Deputy Prime Minister Tomas Taraba told the BBC he believed the operation had […]
- Slovakia s prime minister injured in shooting (Category: Breaking News)
- Slovak PM Robert Fico fights for life after assassination attempt (Category: Breaking News)
- Western Discontents, India’s Long Election and Sri Lankan Anniversaries (Category: Breaking News)
- Ratnasiri tipped to be PM again no portfolios for new comers (Category: Breaking News)
Chinese President Xi Jinping had upon taking office a decade ago vowed to end corruption but now many of its close associates and leaders of China Communist Party (CCP) are facing serious graft charges. Former vice-justice minister Liu Zhiqiang is the latest addition to the list, who is now subjected to “disciplinary review and supervisory […]
- CCP’s treacherous internal political situation (Category: Breaking News)
- What Does China Want? (Category: Breaking News)
- Decline in CCP Membership Reflects Shifting Dynamics in China’s Communist Party (Category: Breaking News)
- Purges Don’t Move Policy in China (Category: Breaking News)
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