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The Supreme Court had observed that the Gender Equality Bill was inconsistent with the Constitution as a whole and it should be enacted with a two-thirds majority and people’s approval obtained at a referendum, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced yesterday (07).
… condemns govt. move, finds fault with Office of AG for failing to ensure justice for Easter Sunday victims The Catholic Bishops’ Conference has categorically denied reports in section of the media that the Catholic Church backed the granting of an extension in service to Attorney General Sanjay Rajaratnam, PC. President of the Catholic Bishops’ […]
- Controversy over move to extend AG’s term: JJB, SLPP rebels oppose extension (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Easter Sunday carnage grand conspiracy’: SC assured ex-AG won’t be arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- Of that sinister plan (Category: Breaking News)
- Easter Attacks- Catholic Church refuses to accept Sirisena s apology (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe disclosed to Parliament yesterday (07) the government’s domestic and external debt figures.He said the domestic debt stood at Rs. 17,051 billion as of December 31, 2023, and it had increased to Rs. 17,252 billion by 31 March, 2024.He said external debts amounted to USD 37 billion, including outstanding external […]
- Borrowing limit to be increased from Rs 3,900 billion to Rs 7,350 billion (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Volume (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka s debt to China close to 20% of public external debt - study (Category: Breaking News)
- Forbes: Lanka, Pakistan and Maldives among biggest debt burdens to China (Category: Breaking News)
Saurabh Netravalkar moved to the United States in 2015. He was 23 and had accepted a difficult reality. He wasn’t going to be a professional cricketer. “It was a very emotional call,” Netravalkar said in an interview last year. “I packed my bags and moved to the US to study. I never dreamt that I’d […]
- SJB calls for sacking of SLC management (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB MP alleges misuse of funds at SLC (Category: Breaking News)
- SLC needs new constitution: Eran (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka cricket debacle: Chief selector to “reveal all”, hints at conspiracy (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has confirmed his participation in the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the Council of Ministers following the General Elections 2024 scheduled on 09 June 2024. On the occasion, leaders from India’s neighbourhood and Indian Ocean region have been cordially invited as distinguished guests. President of Sri Lanka, Ranil […]
- Ranil to visit India next month for talks with Modi (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil in New Delhi for Modi’s swearing-in (Category: Breaking News)
- President to visit India for key talks with Modi (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil telephones Modi and discusses India-Sri Lanka relations (Category: Breaking News)
Alhambra Hotels commemorated five decades of unwavering dedication to hospitality excellence with a full-on gala on April 30th with Chief Guest President Ranil Wickramasinghe and First Lady Prof. Maithree Wickramasinghe, together with Minister of Tourism and Lands and Sports Harin Fernando, Chief of Staff Sagala Ratnayake, US Ambassador Julie Chung and Wyndham Hotels & […]
- Movenpick Colombo rebranded as NH Collection Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Alhambra Hotels celebrates 50 years in Hospitality Excellence (Category: Breaking News)
- Two killed as train crashes into car in Enderamulla (Category: Breaking News)
- DoubleTree by Hilton Connects Communities Across Asia Pacific with Feel Good Moments (Category: Breaking News)
On an invitation extended by the Foreign Minister of Russia, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry is scheduled to leave for Russia to attend the BRICS Ministerial Session which will be held in Nizhniy Novgorod in Russia on 11 June 2024. The Foreign Minister has been invited for the Ministerial Meeting as the current Chair of the IORA Council of Ministers. […]
- Ali Sabry to have talks in Doha (Category: Breaking News)
- Government defends relations with China (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign Minister insists he does not go on joy rides (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign Minister to have talks in Saudi Arabia (Category: Breaking News)
Businessman Elon Musk thanked President Ranil Wickremesinghe for the greenlight obtained to launch Starlink satellite internet services in Sri Lanka. President Ranil Wickremesinghe posted a message on X saying the Telecommunications Regulators Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has given the green light for Starlink to launch satellite internet services in Sri Lanka, pending a two-week […]
- Elon Musk to visit Sri Lanka this year to launch Starlink (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil and Elon Musk discuss launching Starlink in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Elon Musk no longer world’s richest man (Category: Breaking News)
- Harsha says Elon Musk gave Twitter freedom of expression (Category: Breaking News)
The inflow of workers remittances to Sri Lanka has exhibited an improvement in recent months with the country recording an inflow of USD 544.4 million for May 2024.
The Meteorology Department says the prevailing rainy conditions in the south-western part of the island is expected to enhance to some extent in the next few days from today (08).
Two persons have been killed after their car collided with a train at the Enderamulla railway crossing, police said.
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- NPP & National Question (Category: Breaking News)
- Homework For NPP (Category: Breaking News)
- Monk’s Imprisonment: Aragalaya Victory No. 2 (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF’s Prescription: Panacea Or Palliative? (Category: Breaking News)
An investigation has been launched over alleged death threats received by MP Dr. Harsha de Silva. The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP was allegedly facing pressure to suspend inquiries over the deal between the Government and VFS Global. Opposition Sajith Premadasa had told Parliament that Dr. de Silva has been subjected to death threats. Public […]
- COPF finds only 4 casinos paying taxes (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith picks Harsha to be his Finance Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Harsha de Silva ready to be arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- Almost 1,500 doctors may have left Sri Lanka in 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has extended the term of General Shavendra Silva as the Chief of Defence Staff. General Shavendra Silva has been given an extension until 31st December 2024, a gazette notice stated. The gazette notice issued by President’s Secretary Saman Ekanayake said that the President, in terms of Section 3 of the Chief of […]
- Shavendra sends letter of demand to Wimal (Category: Breaking News)
- Probe sought on Shavendra over May 9-10 violence (Category: Breaking News)
- Army denies claims it plans to provoke and shoot (Category: Breaking News)
- General Shavendra Silva to step down as Army Commander (Category: Breaking News)
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) filed legal action in the Supreme Court challenging the Public Financial Management Bill, highlighting concerns related to public procurement. The petition (SC SD 77/2024) points out that Clause 32 of the Bill seriously weakens the controls on public procurement, thereby enhancing the corruption risk and weakening the level playing field. […]
- Sri Lanka Electricity Bill passed with amendments (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposed Electricity sector reforms published Gazette (Category: Breaking News)
- TISL seeks cross-party support for Anti-Corruption law (Category: Breaking News)
- Public Finance Committee requested to probe coal procurement (Category: Breaking News)
Denmark PM Mette Frederiksen has been left “shocked” after being attacked in the street in Copenhagen, her office says. The assault took place on a square in the centre of the city where a man walked up to her and hit her. The attacker has been arrested. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen called […]
- SC allows proceedings against GR, MR to proceed (Category: Breaking News)
- Is Speaker’s announcement consistent with SC determination? (Category: Breaking News)
- Economic way forward; corruption; stunning SC ruling (Category: Breaking News)
- Scores killed in Israeli operation to free four hostages in Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
The family said that the Supreme Court ruling that former President Maithripala Sirisena’s pardon of Yvonne’s murderer is arbitrary and not valid in law brought them a profound sense of relief and justice. “The tragic and brutal loss of Yvonne has left an unfillable void in our hearts, causing us immense and ongoing pain. The […]
- Maithripala’s pardoning of Royal Park murder convict quashed (Category: Breaking News)
- US envoy meets Sri Lankan diaspora in Staten Island (Category: Breaking News)
- Bribe offered to free Royal Park murder convict (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala demands Rs 1 bn compensation from Amaraweera (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says macroeconomic policy reforms are starting to bear fruit in Sri Lanka. Julie Kozack, Director of the IMF Communications Department said that commendable outcomes include rapid disinflation, robust reserve accumulation, and initial signs of economic growth, while preserving stability of the financial system. “Program performance is strong with most qu...
- IMF says Sri Lanka yet to finalize deal with bondholders and creditors (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF wants Sri Lanka to implement deals with official creditors (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)
Since 2015, no team has been more successful in making it to the knockout stages of a World Cup than New Zealand. They’ve made the semi-finals in each of the six white-ball events since – including three finals – and yet, the trophy cabinet is empty. But if they don’t hit the ground running right […]
- Co-hosts New Zealand stun Norway in Women’s World Cup opener (Category: Breaking News)
- Williamson likely to miss remainder of T20I series vs Pakistan (Category: Breaking News)
- Williamson steers New Zealand to thrilling last-ball win (Category: Breaking News)
- Top-order batters, five-star Santner make it two in two for New Zealand (Category: Breaking News)
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- Responsible Investment Of Borrowed Money; Could This Be A Way Forward? (Category: Breaking News)
- The Franchise – Intentions, Operation & Results (Category: Breaking News)
- The Franchise – Intentions, Operation & Results (Category: Breaking News)
- The Franchise – Intentions, Operation & Results (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The World Thankfully Rising To End US-Israeli Political Exceptionalism appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- From ‘Never Again’ To ‘Here Again’ – World’s Shameful Indifference To Israeli Impunity! (Category: Breaking News)
- When The West’s Mask Slipped – Exposing Its Hypocrisy Beyond Gaza! (Category: Breaking News)
- ICJ Ruling On Israeli Genocide In Gaza; Stopped Short Of Ordering A Ceasefire (Category: Breaking News)
- Merely Focussing On Hamas Attacks – Missing The Wood For The Trees! (Category: Breaking News)
Senior Advisor to the President on National Security and Chief of Presidential Staff Sagala Ratnayaka said that an allowance of LKR 10,000 will be provided to every household affected by the flood.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that the government has initiated the first step towards economic stability by submitting the Economic Transformation Bill. He stressed that regardless of which government or leader takes power, it is imperative to adhere to this agreement to effectively rebuild the national economy. The President emphasized that a proper plan is essential […]
- President-elect Biden to nominate former Fed chair Janet Yellen as treasury secretary (Category: USA, Maine)
- President-elect Biden to nominate former Fed chair Janet Yellen as treasury secretary (Category: USA, New Hampshire)
- President-elect Biden to nominate former Fed chair Janet Yellen as treasury secretary (Category: USA, Mississippi)
- President-elect Biden to nominate former Fed chair Janet Yellen as treasury secretary (Category: USA, Iowa)
Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs, Rohana Dissanayake, during a press conference held today (07) at the Presidential Media Centre, themed ‘Collective path to a stable country’ announced that the artificial hockey rinks in Matale and Reid Avenue, Colombo which are undergoing modernization will be ready before July 15. Elaborating further, State Minister […]
- Cricket-Sri Lanka minister appoints new interim board (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka minister appoints new interim board (Category: Breaking News)
- National Sports Council gets new members (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to formulate National Sports Policy (Category: Breaking News)
It’s been a rough start for cricket in New York with more focus on the pitches than the cricket that has been played on them. No team has gone past 100 at this venue in four innings, with uneven bounce and prodigious movement up front bringing about plenty of criticism. The fast bowlers have so […]
- Kirton, Gordon and Heyliger sparkle in landmark Canada win (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2012 schedule announced (Category: Business)
- Bangladesh set to tour USA for three T20Is ahead of World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Karunaratne ton, Hasaranga five-for knock Ireland out (Category: Breaking News)
For the first time, the Saudi Government has offered Muslim members of Sri Lanka's Tri Forces a sponsored chance to perform the annual Haj pilgrimage this year (2024).The post Saudi Arabia offers Haj pilgrimage to Sri Lankan Muslim Tri Forces personnel for first time appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Saudi offers free Hajj pilgrimage for Sri Lankan Muslim tri-forces personnel (Category: Breaking News)
- Haj pilgrims swindled to the tune of Rs. 150 million! Haj Committee member assaulted in Mecca (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sent more Haj pilgrims at low cost (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan minister seeks enhanced pilgrims quota (Category: Breaking News)
As the crescent moon for the month of Dhul Hijjah (Hajj) has been sighted, Muslims in Sri Lanka will celebrate the Hajj festival (Eid-Ul- Adha) on 17 June 2024, the Colombo Grand Mosque announced today.
- Request to be made for Hajj Pilgrims allocation (Category: Breaking News)
- President is upbeat that Hajj is commemorated in a peaceful atmosphere (Category: Breaking News)
- Muslims commemorate Hajj (Category: Breaking News)
- Nov 7 declared public holiday for Hajj festival (Category: Breaking News)
Public Security Minister Tiran Alles has instructed IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon to direct the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to investigate into the alleged threats SJB MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has received.
Sri Lanka s official reserve assets has recorded a marginal drop by 0.9% to USD 5.42 billion in May 2024 compared to USD 5.47 billion in April 2024, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
The Parliament of Sri Lanka has passed the Public Debt Management Bill today (June 07), State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said.
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