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by Rex Clementine The Boxing Day Test match has become an integral part of the game of cricket as during the festive season people are hooked onto their televisions from morning to evening watching the proceedings at MCG before switching their channel to find out what’s happening at Centurion. The Boxing Day Tests are […]
- Sri Lanka told to raise game (Category: Breaking News)
- S Africa confident on Philander (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia finalise summer schedule (Category: Sports)
- Australia finalise summer schedule (Category: Breaking News)
Saturday 30th December, 2023 Sri Lankans are gripped by an anticipatory dread of another surge in the cost of living owing to the crippling effect of enhanced VAT and the expansion of its application. Hardly a day passes without people being shown on television cursing the government for the untold suffering it has inflicted on […]
- Fonseka loses patience, calls for revival of aragalaya protests (Category: Breaking News)
- Mihintale sermon (Category: Breaking News)
- Election bribes have ceased to work: AKD (Category: Breaking News)
- Goaded by greed (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s Catholic Church has condemned a private TV station over a dress worn by a singer for a Christmas Day recording outside the Basilica of Our Lady of Lanka church in Ragama. Issuing a statement, the Archdiocesan Social Communication and Cultural Centre said that it condemned the dress and the performance of singer Nathasha […]
- Air quality in Sri Lanka improves (Category: Breaking News)
- Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95 (Category: Breaking News)
- Hundreds of Indians attend Katchatheevu festival (Category: Breaking News)
- Catholic Church concerned over SDIG Nilantha Jayawardena’s promotion (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Boycott The Presidential Election Or Put Forward A Common Tamil Candidate? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Would Voting For A Tamil Presidential Candidate Polarize The Tamils? (Category: Breaking News)
- Wigneswaran considers himself best Tamil candidate to run for President (Category: Breaking News)
- Presidential Election 2024: What Would The Tamils Gain By Voting For Sinhala Politicians? (Category: Breaking News)
- Election Hustling In The South & Boycott Talk In The North (Category: Breaking News)
By Dinasena Ratugamage Kilmisha Yaazhisai, a young girl from Jaffna, who became the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Little Champs Season 3 winner on Indian TV channel Zee Tamil, returned to Sri Lanka on Thursday (28). A large number of people had gathered at the Jaffna International Airport to welcome her.She was taken to Jaffna […]
- Three heroin distributers arrested in Jaffna! (Category: Breaking News)
- Nishanthan dismissed from the Jaffna Municipal Council (Category: Breaking News)
- Suspect escaped from the Jaffna prison (Category: Breaking News)
- Jaffna courts suspended the protest of Jaffna Medical Council (Category: Breaking News)
Renowned Australian chef Bill Granger – the “godfather” of avocado toast – has died. A self-taught cook from Melbourne, Granger became a celebrated global restaurateur and food writer. He passed away in a London hospital on Christmas Day, aged 54, his wife and three daughters by his side. “He will be remembered as the ‘King […]
- EU says starvation in Gaza being used as a weapon (Category: Breaking News)
- Hezbollah steps back from all-out war on Israel over Gaza – for now (Category: Breaking News)
- Boss of Australian telecom giant quits after nationwide outage (Category: Breaking News)
- Political violence grips Bangladesh as election looms (Category: Breaking News)
South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, best known for his role in the Oscar-winning film Parasite, has been found dead, authorities have confirmed to the BBC. The actor, 48, was found unconscious in a car in one of Seoul’s main parks on Wednesday. It is unclear if Lee took his own life, but police said they […]
- Boeing whistleblower found dead in US (Category: Breaking News)
- Hundreds of migrants killed by Saudi border guards (Category: Breaking News)
- Hezbollah steps back from all-out war on Israel over Gaza – for now (Category: Breaking News)
- Putin breaks silence over Prigozhin’s reported death (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s Colombo Lotus Tower has attracted over 1.4 million local and foreign visitors since it was opened to the public in September 2022, the Colombo Lotus Tower Management Company said on Monday. On Sunday alone, 7,522 people, including 237 foreigners, visited the Lotus Tower, the company said. The company said 1,400,444 local visitors and […]
- Lotus Tower to remain open for longer hours (Category: Breaking News)
- Colombo Lotus Tower opens to the public (Category: Breaking News)
- Lotus Tower to commence operations in September (Category: Breaking News)
- Port City, SLT, and Lotus Tower brought under new Ministry (Category: Breaking News)
India spun their way to a historic first-ever Test win over Australia at the Wankhede on Day 4. Australia began on 233 for 5 but lost the second half of their side for the addition of just 28 more runs. Australia dismissed Shafali Verma in the opening over and then got Richa Ghosh in the […]
- Kohli, Gill hundreds power India to 390 (Category: Breaking News)
- Karunaratne pushes for increase in priority to Test cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- Dasun Shanaka ruled out of World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- India take control after day of batting dominance (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Acting IGP & Police Minister Have Woken Up From A Deep Sleep? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Lack of Common Sense Of A Time-Expired President (Category: Breaking News)
- The Malicious “Shafi Frame Up”: Will 2023 See The Guilty Being Punished? (Category: Breaking News)
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- The Curse Of JRJ Constitution Continues (Category: Breaking News)
Spectacle of the past week was the SLPP Convention held at the Sugathadasa Stadium. Of course, the crowds were present – transported from outstations since nobody thirsting for some free frolic will stay home when offered transport and food and probably more than a tot just to swell the audience. The usual paeons were sung […]
- Stop intimidating judiciary,end undermining democracy,hold elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Adults leave for jobs abroad; children become vulnerable to abuse: NCPA (Category: Breaking News)
- Sirisena seeks divine intervention to bring about political stability (Category: Breaking News)
- Dawson Bungalow (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe telephoned Kilmisha Uthayaseelan to congratulate her on her win at a popular Tamil reality show on an Indian TV channel. The President’s office said that Wickremesinghe personally reached out to Kilmeesha Uthayaseelan on the phone to commend her exceptional skills and acknowledge the honour she has brought to the nation. In addition […]
- President to announce Government policy on 7th February (Category: Breaking News)
- Festive cocktails with Kamal at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB MPs in Ranil’s COP28 delegation in Dubai (Category: Breaking News)
- Budget for 2023 passed during third reading (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Sri Lankan Media Miserably Failed To Cover Israeli Genocide In Gaza appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Sri Lanka Supports US War-Mongers Against Houthis (Category: Breaking News)
- Genocide Of Palestinian Began Since 1948 (Category: Breaking News)
- ICJ Ruling On Israeli Genocide In Gaza; Stopped Short Of Ordering A Ceasefire (Category: Breaking News)
- Isn’t It Time For Sri Lanka To Expel Israelis? (Category: Breaking News)
The grand finale of Zee Tamil’s popular singing reality show ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Little Champs Season 3’ on Sunday (17th December) concluded with Sri Lanka’s Kilmisha Yaazhisai lifting the winner’s trophy, said a report published yesterday by New Delhi based News9live.com. It said: Kilmisha Yaazhisai, who hails from Jaffna, Sri Lanka, emerged as […]
- Kilmisha returns home to rousing welcome (Category: Breaking News)
- Father, son drown in Ma Oya (Category: Breaking News)
- Four school boys drown while bathing in Ma Oya (Category: Breaking News)
With Christmas less than a week away, we highlight what some of our popular figures have to say about Christmas 2023…yes, their Wishes for Christmas 2023. * Merlina Fernando (Singer): My Christmas wish this year is a little different to any other year as our people went through a lot throughout the past few years. […]
- Young Sri Lankan sensation leads Christmas carol after King’s message (Category: Breaking News)
- Noeline…in the spotlight (Category: Breaking News)
- How the celebrities reacted (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi assures India will represent Global South (Category: Breaking News)
South Asian pop music sensation – Yohani, bagged top honors in the categories of “Most Popular Music Video” and “Most Viewed Music Video of 2021” at the TV Derana Music Video Awards held recently. The win comes on the back of the launch of Yohani’s debut album – “Kella,” which was released on all […]
- Yohani’s debut album “Kella” to be launched in October (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan star Yohani featured at Times Square in New York (Category: Breaking News)
- Yohani attends F1 Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi as TAG Heuer Brand Ambassador in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Waves Challenge Yohani and 50 Influencers to Celebrate “Show Your Two Colours” Trend (Category: Breaking News)
A 14-year-old Sri Lankan girl, Kilmisha, won a popular Tamil reality show on an Indian TV channel. Kilmisha was adjusged the winner of the SRGMP Tamil Little Champs season three on Zee Tamil. The finale saw the top six finalists perform together, entertaining the audience at the Nehru Indoor Sports Stadium in Chennai. Srinivas, Abhirami, […]
- President phones Kilmisha to congratulate her (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil acknowledges Kilmisha’s achievement in India (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka saddened over the death of Indian actor Vijayakanth (Category: Breaking News)
- President meets Kilmisha (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy Speaking as chief guest at the Sri Lanka Military Academy, Diyatalawa, the other day, President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasised the profound responsibility of the army in safeguarding the sovereignty of the country. He asserted that this duty should remain unquestionable and impervious to any attempts to restrict or compromise it. Simultaneously, the President […]
- U.S. Special Representative for Racial Equity in Sri Lanka for talks (Category: Breaking News)
- Former LTTE negotiator slams Tamil Nadu Government for ban on seminar (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil assures full implementation of 13th Amendment (Category: Breaking News)
- Spotlight sought on urgent human rights challenges in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
By NETHMI RAJAWASAM ECONOMYNEXT –The Civil Aviation Authority, Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation and SriLankan Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to promote aviation sector jobs among school children, through television programs and in-person orientations by SriLankan personnel. The ‘Guwan Sihina’ program focuses on schoolchildren from rural areas, Minister of Transport, High...
- Sri Lankan Aviation College introduces prestigious Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Programs... (Category: Breaking News)
- Lot Polish Airlines commences charter flights to BIA (Category: Breaking News)
- OPA panel discussion: The Role of Domestic Aviation in Sri Lanka Tourism (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka jet fuel prices highest among major Asian airports: IATA (Category: Breaking News)
Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah has died at 86. “With great sadness and sorrow, we – the Kuwaiti people, the Arab and Islamic nations, and the friendly peoples of the world – mourn the late His Highness the emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, who passed away to his Lord […]
- Kuwaiti leader Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed dies aged 86 (Category: Breaking News)
- Kuwaiti leader Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed dies aged 86 (Category: Breaking News)
- Political turmoil in Kuwait as emir dissolves parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Kuwait parliament dissolved by royal decree again (Category: Breaking News)
Kuwait's leader Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah has died at the age of 86, Kuwaiti state TV announced.The post Kuwaiti leader Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed dies aged 86 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Kuwaiti leader Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed dies aged 86 (Category: Breaking News)
- Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf dies at 86, Sheikh Meshaal named successor (Category: Breaking News)
- Political turmoil in Kuwait as emir dissolves parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Kuwait s new emir Sheikh Mishal sworn in, highlights importance of accountability (Category: Breaking News)
Kuwait s leader Sheikh Emir Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah has died at the age of 86, Kuwaiti state TV announced.
- 13 member SL crew on board Saudi ship held by pirates safe (Category: Breaking News)
- Ban, ban, ban! (Category: Breaking News)
- The new faces of terror (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- Pandemic adds pressure for those struggling with alcoholism (Category: USA, Nebraska)
Suspected members of a separatist group killed 11 people and wounded eight others in a nighttime attack on a police station in southeastern Iran, state TV said Friday.
American actor Andre Braugher, who starred in television series Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Homicide: Life on the Street, has died aged 61. His publicist Jennifer Allen confirmed he died after a short illness. Braugher is perhaps best known for his role as Captain Raymond Holt on the comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine, which ended in 2021. His […]
- Cricket star Andre Russell joins Mostbet brand ambassador team (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia deports Sri Lankan asylum seekers (Category: Breaking News)
- Wickremesinghe backs India-mooted 13A as solution to Tamil autonomy (Category: Breaking News)
- India 2023 World Cup brand launched (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando One-time Foreign Secretary Kshenuka Senewiratne and Admiral Ravindra Chandrasiri Wijegunaratne (Rtd.) on Dec 04, 2023 assumed duties at the Sri Lankan High Commission in New Delhi and Islamabad, respectively. It would be pertinent to mention that Wijegunaratne previously served as the First Secretary/Defence Advisor of Sri Lanka High Commission in New Delhi […]
- Indo-Lanka relations:Shared challenges and ‘Quad’ strategies (Category: Breaking News)
- The Katchatheevu politics (Category: Breaking News)
- Vanni war and Israel-Gaza conflict: Funding catastrophes (Category: Breaking News)
- Norway departs as Indo-Lanka relations enter a new phase (Category: Breaking News)
Turkish football bosses suspended all leagues after a referee was punched to the ground by a club president following a top-flight game on Monday. Halil Umut Meler was struck by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, who ran on to the pitch after his team conceded a 97th-minute equaliser in a 1-1 Super Lig draw with […]
- Manchester City make history with Fifa Club World Cup win (Category: Breaking News)
- Brazilian football legend Pele has died (Category: Breaking News)
- Mykhailo Mudryk ‘close’ to £62m Chelsea move from Donetsk (Category: Breaking News)
- Qatar beaten by Ecuador as dream turns into nightmare (Category: Breaking News)
The term ‘travesty’ is defined as a false, absurd, or distorted representation of something. In this case ‘the something’ is the Teaching of the Buddha and practices and customs done and followed at present times, arising thereof. Thus the propagation of false beliefs; the emphasis given to rites and rituals which the Buddha did not […]
- Jerome Fernando and his profane gimmicks – II (Category: Breaking News)
- Buddhism: A True Gift from India to the World (Category: Breaking News)
- Sacred Kapilavastu Relics arrive in Sri Lanka (Category: Business)
- The distortion of Buddhism and the rise of meaningless rituals (Category: Breaking News)
Bangladesh’s Mushfiqur Rahim has served legal notice to a private TV station, on Saturday for maligning his reputation by airing a spot-fixing report against him during the ongoing Bangladesh-New Zealand Test series. In the first innings of the Dhaka Test against New Zealand, Mushfiqur was dismissed for obstructing the field. Pushing the ball away after […]
- Advantage Bangladesh after Shanto ton (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh hit back with spin on 15-wicket day (Category: Breaking News)
- New Zealand spinners dent Bangladesh on Day 1 (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh edge closer to series lead after Taijul four-fer (Category: Breaking News)
American actor Ryan O’Neal, best known for his Oscar-nominated role in 1970 romance Love Story, has died at the age of 82, his son said. His family did not share a cause of death, but O’Neal was diagnosed with chronic leukaemia in 2001 and prostate cancer in 2012. He also starred in 1970s hits What’s […]
- Airlines warn of UK flight delays over air traffic control fault (Category: Breaking News)
- Russian court bans ‘LGBT movement’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Norway’s princess Martha Louise sets date to wed shaman (Category: Breaking News)
- Hundreds of migrants killed by Saudi border guards (Category: Breaking News)
Alert bystanders stopped a woman as she attempted to set fire to the birth home of Martin Luther King Jr in Atlanta, Georgia, police say. Officials said the prompt action “saved an important part of American history”. The two-storey house where Dr King spent the first 12 years of his life is a federal landmark. […]
- At least 16 feared dead in mass shootings in US city of Lewiston, Maine (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump liable for fraud, judge finds in New York civil case (Category: Breaking News)
- Seychelles declares state of emergency after huge explosion (Category: Breaking News)
- Glynn Simmons: US judge exonerates inmate after 48 years in prison (Category: Breaking News)
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