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Singapore’s long-serving Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is stepping down, marking the end of a political era for the island nation. After 20 years in power, Mr Lee will formally hand over the reins to deputy PM and finance minister Lawrence Wong on Wednesday night. Since becoming an independent nation in 1965, Singapore has only […]
- Usyk beats Fury to become undisputed heavyweight champion (Category: Breaking News)
- Lawrence Wong takes oaths as Singapore’s new Prime Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton to join Ferrari in 2025 (Category: Breaking News)
- Political violence grips Bangladesh as election looms (Category: Breaking News)
15th anniversary of defeat of LTTE: War veteran MP warns of LTTE rump, sympathizers exploiting situation By Shamindra Ferdinando General Secretary of Amnesty International, Agnès Callamard, is scheduled to visit Mullivaikkal, in the Mullaithivu District, where the combined security forces defeated the LTTE. The visit is scheduled to take place on 18 May, the day before the […]
- Sarath draws RW’s attention to humiliation of military officers (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Genocide’: Dire warning issued over Canadian move, Sabry asked to move resolution in parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPP MP asks FM for clarification (Category: Breaking News)
- National Security House Committee head asks why Diaspora doesn’t want India and TNA investigated (Category: Breaking News)
Milinda Moragoda, Founder of the Pathfinder Foundation, yesterday released a six-point statement concerning the present economic situation. “The bitter truth that half-hearted economic reforms by successive governments have been a major contributory factor to the current economic crisis”, Moragoda says, noting that it is critical that all political parties and society at large come to ...
- People in North don’t want police, land powers: Basil (Category: Breaking News)
- President urges all political parties to unite to resurrect country (Category: Breaking News)
- Election watchdog calls for electing President, PM without divisions (Category: Breaking News)
- Rule of Law in SL must be upheld – US Ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
TNA MP M.A.Sumanthiran told Parliament yesterday that the Tamils’ struggle was a struggle for justice. “It is a reasonable struggle for political rights. Our struggle may be too long and hazardous. But we will attain a just solution if we continue in the non-violent path without deviating from it,” he said, making a statement to […]
- IUSF convener writing from prison calls on people to continue struggle (Category: Breaking News)
- The Galle Face Struggle & Its Importance (Category: Breaking News)
- Easter Sunday carnage: Cardinal urges President to act on PSC findings (Category: Breaking News)
- Aragalaya, Karadaraya and Mardanaya; System Change (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan writer Ganeshananthan’s novel Brotherless Night has won the 2024 Carol Shields Prize for Fiction. She was awarded a cash prize of $150,000. All the shortlisted authors were also awarded an additional $12,500. This is the richest English-language literary prize in the world for women and non-binary authors. The other four shortlisted authors were: Eleanor Catton […]
- The Gratiaen Trust announces the Longlist for the 31st Gratiaen Prize (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka joins list of countries eyeing BRICS membership this year (Category: Breaking News)
- Sarath Amunugama resigns from Dilith’s political party (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil meets Wigneswaran for talks in Jaffna (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Prosecuting Crimes Requires A System Change appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Inability To Prosecute (Category: Breaking News)
- The Insane Use Of The ICCPR Act (Category: Breaking News)
- With Impunity Remaining Normalised, What Hope For Sri Lanka? (Category: Breaking News)
- Why Is AKD Of JVP Free Without Imprisonment? [This Is To Clear So Many Clouds Of Confusion] (Category: Breaking News)
United States Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, who is on an official visit to the island, has met with leaders from across Sri Lanka s political spectrum including opposition parties the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the National Peoples Power (NPP).
[…]The post Preparing For Free & Fair Elections appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Election commission at frontlines of democracy (Category: Breaking News)
- Regular Elections Are The Foundation Of Democratic Society (Category: Breaking News)
- A Further Erosion Of Moral Legitimacy With Blocking Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Election Monitoring Organisations Raise Serious Concerns On Election Expenditure Law (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando The Jathika Jana Balawegaya (JJB) yesterday declared that their coalition intended to introduce a new Constitution following the presidential poll scheduled to be conducted later this year. Attorney-at-law Sunil Watagala said that as it wouldn’t be possible to enact a new Constitution, soon after the election, the JJB would continue with the […]
- Decorated SLAF officer moves SC against being blacklisted (Category: Breaking News)
- Domestic debt restructuring and pension funds : JJB alleges Prez trying to influence judiciary (Category: Breaking News)
- Bid to delay LG polls:JVP threatens legal action against public officials, ministers (Category: Breaking News)
- Lawyers Collective condemns Anti-Terrorism and Online Safety Bills (Category: Breaking News)
by Jehan Perera Elections provide a unique situation where people become equal regardless of their class or ethnic and religious identity. This offers space to rival politicians to address their unmet needs. The government has commenced several development initiatives that will take resources to the community level in a targeted manner. These initiatives would be […]
- PAFFREL accuses government of vote buying (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. misusing state property to bribe voters ahead of crucial election – PAFFREL (Category: Breaking News)
- PAFFREL: Ranil offers to strengthen PCs, having postponed elections to them (Category: Breaking News)
- Preparing For Free & Fair Elections (Category: Breaking News)
…question financial discipline of members and their responsibilities regarding enactment of laws Professor Prathibha Mahanamahewa of the Colombo Law Faculty emphasised over the weekend the need for a robust civil movement to play a significant role in shaping national policies and fortifying the rule of law. Mahanamahewa insisted on the responsibility on the part of […]
- No judicial relief for Sarath Fonseka (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahanamahewa flays ‘parliamentary system’ over contempt of SC issue (Category: Breaking News)
- New member to SLHRC (Category: Breaking News)
- HRC receives 1750 complaints over Z-score fiasco (Category: Breaking News)
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- A Painted Ship In A Painted Ocean (Category: Breaking News)
- The Buddha’s Idea Of Critical Thinking (Category: Breaking News)
- Bleeding Hearts & Brave Hearts (Category: Breaking News)
- Brahmins Demand A Debate On Debt (Category: Breaking News)
The Supreme Court has instructed the Attorney General to submit a report on the progress of the investigations into Pastor Jerome Fernando. Fernando was arrested and remanded but was later granted conditional bail by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court in January. He was also banned from leaving the country as investigations are still ongoing but […]
- Controversial preacher Jerome Fernando returns to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Pastor Jerome Fernando to spend Christmas behind bars (Category: Breaking News)
- Petition filed against attempt to arrest Jerome Fernando withdrawn (Category: Breaking News)
- Pastor Jerome’s petition fixed for hearing (Category: Breaking News)
US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu spoke with members of Sri Lanka’s civil society and discussed ongoing reforms and other issues. The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung said that the US delegation learned about their ongoing efforts to promote peacebuilding and strengthen democratic norms. “We reiterated […]
- Samitha Dulan breaks world record in Men’s F-44 javelin throw (Category: Breaking News)
- 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)
[…]The post Tentative Recovery Of The Economy Will Not Be Stalled By The Presidential Election: Response To The Governor Of The Central Bank appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- RW, IMF & The Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP Deserves Fairness From Critics (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil Vs. AKD: Who Will Blink First? (Category: Breaking News)
- Homework For NPP (Category: Breaking News)
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- Planning For A Year Of Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump-Ramasamy Ticket GOP’s Best Bet In 2024; US Events Will Affect The Whole World (Category: Breaking News)
- AKD’s Recent Climb Is Meteoric, Yet A Long Way To Go (Category: Breaking News)
- Election Or No Election, Ranil Is done; He’s Not Fit For Office (Category: Breaking News)
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, has initiated his official visit to Sri Lanka today (May 13).The post U.S. Assistant Secretary Donald Lu visits Sri Lanka appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- US Assistant Secretary Donald Lu embarks on visit to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Top diplomat reveals the biggest support US can extend to Sri Lanka at this moment (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign Minister Ali Sabry discusses U.S - Sri Lanka bilateral relations with the Assistant Secr... (Category: Breaking News)
- US assures support to implement anti-corruption legislation and macro-economic reforms (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has issued a condolence message on the demise of Spiritual Father of Believer’s Eastern Church His Holiness Moran Mor Athanasius Yohan I Metropolitan Bishop on His departing to Glory & Eternal Rest in America Texas on 08 May, 2024. The text of the message: I hereby convey my sincere heartfelt and Deepest […]
- President meets Pope Benedict (Category: Breaking News)
- President meets Pope Benedict XVI (Category: Breaking News)
- UNP appeal for SF given to Pope (Category: Breaking News)
- Threats against Mannar Bishop: Jayalath writes to Pope Benedict the XVI (Category: Breaking News)
Monday 13th May, 2024 An Indian-born physicist, Basab Dasgupta, residing in the US, tells us in his article published on this page today that his seat of higher learning in India became a breeding ground for the Naxalite movement in the late 1960s; it faced a prolonged closure, and its prestige and reputation suffered as […]
- JVP accuses govt. of sabotage (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP: 300 doctors who completed internship have not accepted appointments (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. sabotaging state-universities (Category: Breaking News)
- Water cannon & flames of unrest (Category: Breaking News)
SLPP leader Mahinda Rajapaksa, MP, has asked President Ranil Wickremesinghe to suspend ongoing privatisation projects, pending the conclusion of the presidential polls scheduled for Sept/Oct this year. Former President Rajapaksa has said in a media statement: “The present government is an interim arrangement formed to run the country for the remainder of former President Gotabaya […]
- IMF-led privatisation, land and resource grab in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- The Sale Of National Assets & State Owned Enterprises (Category: Breaking News)
- Godahewa sounds alarm over attempts to privatise profitable Insurance Corporation (Category: Breaking News)
- A golden opportunity for the Government (Category: Business)
[…]The post A Journey Of Courage & Pragmatism appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Champika Ranawaka’s Transformative Message: Lessons For National Unity & Global Politics (Category: Breaking News)
- A Call To Comrade Anura Kumara Dissanayake: Time To Reflect & Adapt (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian Strategies On Adams Bridge, Sethu Samudram & Sri Lanka Hydrography Services (Category: Breaking News)
- Unraveling The Complexity Of Racism, A Global Perspective – Patali & Modi (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Economic Growth, National Security, And What Next For Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Colombo University Business Economic Summit 2024: Keynote Address (Category: Breaking News)
- The Magic 2048: What Is To Be Done To Make Ranilnomics A Reality? (Category: Breaking News)
- Economy 2024: More Challenging Than The Two Previous Years (Category: Breaking News)
- Target 2048 – Growth Lab Experiment Should Be Converted From A Mere Wish To Ground Level Reality (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Reflections On The Life & Achievements Of Dr. N. Ethirveerasingam: An Exceptional Tamil Hailed From Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Reflections On Solar Consciousness & Unity: A Message For Vesak Day 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Manikavasagam’s News Experience, A News Textbook (Category: Breaking News)
- A Reflection On Forty Years Since The ‘Black July’ Anti-Tamil Pogrom In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- “Rob Or Perish” – A Grim Reality In Public Service? (Category: Breaking News)
Couples in Sri Lanka are not prioritizing having babies resulting in a sharp decline in the birth rate, medical experts said. Gynecologist and obstetrician, Professor Ajith Fernando said that the economic crisis in Sri Lanka is among the reasons why couples in Sri Lanka are not placing priority on having children. He said that some […]
- NIA arrests wanted accused in espionage case involving Sri Lankan (Category: Breaking News)
- Emirates inks strategic tourism agreement with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Six killed as torrential rains batter Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Nagapattinam fishermen injured in mid-sea attack by Sri Lankan gang (Category: Breaking News)
Former Prime Minister and leader of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Mahinda Rajapaksa, has called for the postponement of the Government decision to privatize state assets. Rajapaksa said that as a measure to ease the widespread discontent over the government’s divestiture drive, he proposes that all moves to sell off state owned assets or […]
- Restructuring of CEB to continue despite Mahinda’s concerns (Category: Breaking News)
- Overseas travel ban on Mahinda temporarily lifted (Category: Breaking News)
- Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resigns (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahinda Rajapaksa accuses ‘Aragalaya’ of murder (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy The way the politics of the upcoming presidential poll is panning out, it may not be long before some external player involved in Sri Lanka’s debt-restructuring and allies aspects of economic recovery will begin hinting at the need for a national consensus on such matters. It may be the IMF, it may […]
- CB chief says Sri Lanka polls could risk economic recovery (Category: Breaking News)
- President insists he is not a dictator (Category: Breaking News)
- Can emergency be a hurdle to forming an all-party government? (Category: Breaking News)
- Old Wine in Older Bottles (Category: Breaking News)
Former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has voiced concerns over the current government's plans to sell off national assets and state-owned enterprises, sparking discontent among various sectors of society.The post Mahinda Rajapaksa criticizes Government’s plans to sell national assets appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Former President Rajapaksa calls for postponing sale of national assets and SOEs (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahinda wants move to privatize state assets postponed (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to Sell Dollar Bonds Overseas by End-2010, Central Banker Says (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Opposition Leader calls on President (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that he expects to increase the growth rate of Sri Lanka’s economy to up to 3% by the year 2025 and mentioned that steps would be taken to increase the salaries of government employees.The post Sri Lanka Nursing University inaugurated appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Growth rate of Sri Lanka’s economy will be increased up to 3% by 2025 – President (Category: Breaking News)
- President proposes establishing Int l University on Climate Change in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Government focuses on promoting ‘Health Tourism’ (Category: Breaking News)
- President seeks ADB support to set up International University on Climate Change in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Kuwait’s emir has dissolved the parliament and taken over some of its duties, state media reported, weeks after the Gulf country held elections. Emir Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Sabah and the royal-appointed cabinet will assume some powers of the 50-member National Assembly, he said on Friday, in an address broadcast on state television. He also suspended […]
- Emir's Sri Lanka visit from today (Category: Breaking News)
- Kuwaiti leader Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed dies aged 86 (Category: Breaking News)
- Emir of Qatar here on State visit (Category: Breaking News)
- Qatar Emir to visit SL (Category: Breaking News)
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- The Impact Of The Next Election On The Economic Reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- Ministry Of Finance, Economic Stabilization & National Policies (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahinda wants move to privatize state assets postponed (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP Deserves Fairness From Critics (Category: Breaking News)
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