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A court in Nepal has found the country’s highest profile cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane guilty of raping an 18-year-old woman and has fixed January 10 for his sentencing. The judgement was announced after a repeatedly delayed trial that had left him free to continue his sporting career. The 23-year-old has been the face of cricket in […]
- Sandeep Lamichhane sentenced to eight years in jail for rape (Category: Breaking News)
- Nepal’s Lamichhane denied US visa, will miss T20 World Cup 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Babar and Iftikhar centuries serve up Pakistan victory (Category: Breaking News)
- Logan van Beek’s career-best 4 for 24 vaults Netherlands into Super Sixes (Category: Breaking News)
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- Celebrating Independence Or Inaugurating Dependence? (Category: Breaking News)
- The Road Ahead For RW & Aragalaya (Category: Breaking News)
- Homework For NPP (Category: Breaking News)
- Economics Of Recovery & Politics Of Reconciliation (Category: Breaking News)
Iran has executed three men and one woman who were convicted for their alleged links to Israel’s Mossad spy agency, according to media affiliated with the judiciary. “Four members of a sabotage group related to the Zionist regime were hanged this morning” in Iran’s northwestern province of West Azerbaijan, the judiciary’s Mizan news agency reported on […]
- Yemen’s Houthis warn they will target all Israel-bound ships in Red Sea (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran executes four convicted of Israeli bomb plot (Category: Breaking News)
- Huge landslide in northwest Pakistan kills three, buries vehicles (Category: Breaking News)
- Gunmen kill nine Pakistani nationals in southeastern Iran (Category: Breaking News)
An employee of SriLankan Catering has been arrested by the officers of Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Division, at the exit terminal of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake along with smuggled gold biscuits worth over Rs. 170 million.
By Sujeeva Nivunhella reporting from London A momentous Christmas tradition took an extraordinary turn this year as King Charles III’s annual holiday message was followed by the enchanting voice of 15-year-old Binu Tennakoon, London-born of Sri Lankan descent, leading the carol choir in a heartwarming rendition of a beloved carol. In an exclusive interview with […]
- Khemadasa’s daughter arranges choral musical in British church (Category: Breaking News)
- Noeline…in the spotlight (Category: Breaking News)
- Bogollagama advocates SL’s economic potential at Commonwealth trade summit (Category: Breaking News)
- Malwatte chapter appoints Chief Sanghanayaka of England (Category: Breaking News)
Moscow has accused Ukraine of deadly air strikes on south-west Russia – with 20 people killed and more than 100 injured in Belgorod, near the border. The regional governor said three children were among the dead in what was one of the deadliest attacks on Russia since it invaded Ukraine. A Ukrainian security source insisted […]
- Massive Russian strikes target energy grid in Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
- US and UK launch fresh strikes on Houthis (Category: Breaking News)
- Russian air strikes hit cities across Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
- US launches fourth round of strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen (Category: Breaking News)
Former US Open champion Dominic Thiem had to face a tough battle during his qualifying tennis match at the Brisbane International – and also one of Australia’s most venomous snakes. Thiem’s match against Australian James McCabe was suspended for 40 minutes on Saturday after a snake slithered courtside. It was spotted by fans near the […]
- Hitchhiking snake just wanted a lift (Category: AU, New South Wales)
- A snake may lurk in the UN grass (Category: Breaking News)
- Jeff Greenwald: Romancing the Snake (Category: Features)
- Snake numbers slither up (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
Gary Mehigan, the distinguished British-Australian celebrity chef and former original judge of MasterChef Australia, embarked on a profound weeklong exploration through the enchanting landscapes of Sri Lanka. This immersive journey followed a remarkable 3-day culinary experience hosted in collaboration with Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts. Immersing himself in the essence of Sri Lankan cuisine, cult...
- Former MasterChef Australia Judge talks about the Culinary Extravaganza awaiting in Sri Lanka! (Category: Breaking News)
- Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts Embarks on Culinary Extravaganza with Gary Mehigan in Partnership with... (Category: Breaking News)
- Mövenpick amplifies its Japanese, Thai, North & South Indian offerings (Category: Breaking News)
- Gary wows Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandala Weerasinghe has emphasized the importance of the continuity of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).The post Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor says IMF agreement must be continued under any Government appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka’s Central Bank lays out policies to restore price stability, macroeconomic strength (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka unexpectedly raises rates to fulfil IMF bailout requirements (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka central bank chief: monetary policy transmission still incomplete (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka gives China deal details, keeping IMF aid on track (Category: Breaking News)
South Africa asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday for an urgent order declaring that Israel was in breach of its obligations under the 1948 Genocide Convention in its crackdown against the Palestinian group Hamas in Gaza.
The Pathfinder Foundation has formed a Study Group of Experts to develop a blueprint and framework aimed at doubling Sri Lanka’s economic growth rate through accelerated economic integration and infrastructural connectivity with India. The framework document is expected to be formally launched in March 2024. Most economic forecasts place Sri Lanka on an average growth trajectory of 3% per […...
- Economic growth of 9.5% targeted by 2013. (Category: Breaking News)
- India aims for enhanced trilateral cooperation with Japan and Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Restructuring Power And Energy Sector Vital (Category: Business)
- Milinda blames halfhearted economic reforms over the years for current crisis (Category: Breaking News)
South Africa has filed a case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) alleging that Israel is engaging in “genocidal acts” in Gaza. The UN court confirmed the proceedings concerning alleged violations of Israel’s obligations under the Genocide Convention. Israel has strongly rejected the allegation, calling it “baseless”. “Israel rejects with disgust the blo...
- EU says starvation in Gaza being used as a weapon (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel says it has arrested hundreds of Hamas and Islamic Jihad members (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel carries out intense air strikes on Khan Younis in southern Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- Hezbollah steps back from all-out war on Israel over Gaza – for now (Category: Breaking News)
By Srian Obeyesekere Sri Lanka has a distinct advantage on paper over Zimbabwe launching into its 2024 cricket program hosting Zimbabwe for 3 ODIs and 3 T20s commencing from January 6. The three ODIs will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium concluding on January 11. For the record, Sri Lanka has won 47 […]The post Sri Lanka has won 47 ODIs and all 3 T20s vs Zimbabwe appe...
- England Lions tour of Sri Lanka 2023 (Category: Sports)
- Zimbabwe Tour of Sri Lanka 2024 (Category: Sports)
- Sri Lanka secure ODI series after Hasaranga career best (Category: Breaking News)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes to South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeolh on Sunday as both countries celebrated 50 years of diplomatic ties. He further emphasised that India and South Korea have mutual respect, shared values and growing partnerships PM Modi took to his social media X, and said, “We are celebrating 50 […]
- South Korea pledges support for President Ranil s economic recovery plan (Category: Breaking News)
- South Korea to create new ministry to tackle plummeting birth rate (Category: Breaking News)
- South Korea pledges support for President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s economic recovery plan (Category: Breaking News)
- PM Modi’s interactions at G7 Summit depict India’s proactive approach to international relations (Category: Breaking News)
Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandala Weerasinghe has emphasised the importance of the continuity of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
[…]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)
India’s government has used the highly invasive Pegasus spyware to target high-profile journalists, according to a new investigation by Amnesty International and The Washington Post. The findings, published on Thursday, noted India’s repeated use of Pegasus against journalists, including one who was previously a victim of an attack using the same spyware. Created by Israeli […]
- FIA, police agencies using Israeli hacking tools since 2012: report (Category: Breaking News)
- Report: gov't spyware targets phones of Al-Jazeera reporters (Category: USA, South Dakota)
- Report: gov't spyware targets phones of Al-Jazeera reporters (Category: USA, South Dakota)
- Report: gov't spyware targets phones of Al-Jazeera reporters (Category: USA, South Dakota)
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)
The Hambantota International Port (HIP) has welcomed over 6000 tourists in the latter part of November and during December 2023.Those passengers arrived on five cruise liners that called at the port, HIP has said in a media statement. The ‘Azamara Journey’ docked on November 29, carrying 620 passengers, while the Luxury cruise liner Mein Schiff […]
- Two cruise ships to arrive at Hambantota Port (Category: Breaking News)
- Hambantota receives 6,000 cruise ship passengers (Category: Breaking News)
- Hambantota’s once ‘white elephant’ to have 13 cruise ships (Category: Breaking News)
- Another cruise call during busy SC cruise season (Category: USA, South Carolina)
By Srian Obeyesekere SSC were pushed to the peril of 50 for 6 by Nugegoda S&WC before finally prevailing by six runs under the D/L for their fifth successive win on the trot in a game the return of Danushka Gunathilaka to the fold did not provide the sparkle the left-hander is known for in […]The post SSC recover from 50/6 to edge out Nugegoda S&WC by 6 runs, Sebastianites upset Tam...
By Srian Obeyesekere Ragama CC all-rounder Janith Liyanage hogged the limelight with a scintillating run a ball match winning 126 and 5-wicket haul in helping his side to its maiden in crushing Kurunegala Youth CC by a comprehensive 138 runs in yesterday’s SLC 50-Over Major Clubs Tournament at the P. Saravanamuththu International Stadium. Liyanage’s innings […]The post Ragama CC’s Janith Liy...
On May 30, the United States accused China of intercepting one of its spy planes in an “unnecessarily aggressive manoeuvre” over the South China Sea. The American RC-135 plane, according to the US military, was conducting routine operations over the sensitive waterway when the Chinese fighter jet flew directly in front of its nose. A […]
- Phillipines’ bold response to aggressive China in the South China Sea (Category: Breaking News)
- Ignoring China’s Ultimatum, Philippines To Hold Drills With Australia, Japan & US In Disputed So... (Category: Breaking News)
- China taking positions to deny Philippines access to key sea areas (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan, Australia increasing military budgets amid Chinese aggression in South China Sea (Category: Breaking News)
The Foreign Ministry announced yesterday (27) that Heart to Heart International, US, has so far donated medicines and equipment worth approximately Rs 15 bn. The Ministry said that this included the 9th consignment to be dispatched from the US soon. The latest donation includes an appropriate volume of – (1) Amlodipine besylate which is used […]
- A warning to MR (Category: Breaking News)
- Heart transplant proceeds even after helicopter crashes, organ fumbled (Category: USA, New York)
- Drug used by heart patients taken off Lankan shelves (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka suspends heart drug imported from Pakistan (Category: Breaking News)
A 25-member Korean volunteer group, sent through the Korea International Cooperation Agency, (KOICA) is here. Having arrived in Sri Lanka on Nov 20, 2023, the group has been divided into three teams and tasked to carry out volunteer work, related to the social sector, for a period of four months, at Kelaniya, Homagama and Galle. […]
- Lois Martin, advocate for the 'underdog' on the border, dies in Tucson (Category: USA, Arizona)
- Lois Martin, advocate for the 'underdog' on the border, dies in Tucson (Category: USA, Arizona)
- KOICA Volunteers’ Partner Day 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- World Cup - Sri Lanka volunteer arrested over black market tickets (Category: Breaking News)
The Middle East conflagration has been brought very close to South Asia by a suspected drone attack a couple of days back on an Israel-linked chemical tanker headed for India, off the latter’s coast. The attack comes close on the heels of similar reported strikes on international tankers in the Red Sea, which have compelled […]
- Global lawlessness and the responsibilities of statehood (Category: Breaking News)
- Stage set for further escalation of Mid-East violence (Category: Breaking News)
- Dangerous persistence of identity issues (Category: Breaking News)
- Mid-East violence underscores need for Two-State solution (Category: Breaking News)
Pastor Jerome Fernando is to spend the New Year behind bars after the Colombo Fort Magistrate ordered that he be remanded further until 3rd January. The order was given when Fernando, who is currently in remand, was produced in court after spending Christmas Day in jail. Fernando was arrested on 1st December and remanded under […]
- Petition filed against attempt to arrest Jerome Fernando withdrawn (Category: Breaking News)
- Pastor Jerome’s petition fixed for hearing (Category: Breaking News)
- Jerome seeks court intervention to prevent his arrest (Category: Breaking News)
- Overseas travel ban imposed on Prophet Jerome Fernando (Category: Breaking News)
Liverpool signalled their title ambitions by going top of the Premier League thanks to a hard-fought victory at relegation-threatened Burnley. Jurgen Klopp’s side have only been beaten once so far this season and went two points clear of Arsenal at the summit despite some wastefulness in front of goal. The Reds got the perfect start […]
- Liverpool survive scare against Villarreal (Category: Breaking News)
- Manchester City sweep aside Newcastle United (Category: Breaking News)
- England beat Australia in Netball World Cup thriller (Category: Breaking News)
- Nearly 900 Liverpool fans to sue Uefa (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)
Sales of Apple’s newest smart watches have been halted in the US amid a patent row. It comes after the White House declined to lift a ban on sales and imports of the Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches this week. The US International Trade Commission had taken the action to protect device maker Masimo, […]
- Apple overtakes Samsung as world’s biggest phone-maker (Category: Breaking News)
- Russian court bans ‘LGBT movement’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Elon Musk’s X sues Media Matters over antisemitism analysis (Category: Breaking News)
- Seychelles declares state of emergency after huge explosion (Category: Breaking News)
by Dr Upul Wijayawardhana Reading “From heyday to ‘hay day’”, the hard-hitting editorial laced with sarcasm (The Island, 18 December) and “Declining power and challenges before SLPP” by Shamindra Ferdinando in the Midweek Review of 20th December, I began wondering whether the recently concluded SLPP convention was the final flicker before the flame was extinguished […...
- Dons condemn suppression of Aragalaya movement (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB: JVP’s call for RW’s participation in proposed debate diversionary tactic (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB Leader wants action against not only Rambukwella but also 113 MPs who defeated no-faith motion (Category: Breaking News)
- Opposition calls SLPP bluff, challenges ruling party to defeat budget (Category: Breaking News)
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