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National security oversight committee head slams HRC, questions US Ambassador’s conduct By Shamindra Ferdinando Chairman of Parliamentary Sectoral Oversight Committee on National Security retired Rear Admiral Sarath Weerasekera, MP, has alleged that flaws in the government’s defence strategy particularly security lapses contributed to the unprecedented crisis that forced President Gotabaya Rajapak...
- SW asks if mishandling of Rambukkana incident led to May 09 violence (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. should be ashamed of delay in serving justice (Category: Breaking News)
- Chandima raises privilege issue over Weerasekera’s letter to State Defence Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- National Security Oversight Comm. Chief denied US visa (Category: Breaking News)
At the Al-Aqsa Martyrs hospital in central Gaza, they are running out of material to cover the dead with. The bodies are stacked in a courtyard outside, prayers are said, and relatives collapse to the floor wailing in grief. Inside the hospital, doctors battle to patch up the walking wounded and save the gravely injured […]
- WHO says Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital a death zone, as hundreds leave (Category: Breaking News)
- Hezbollah steps back from all-out war on Israel over Gaza – for now (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel carries out intense air strikes on Khan Younis in southern Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- EU says starvation in Gaza being used as a weapon (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Target 2048 – Growth Lab Experiment Should Be Converted From A Mere Wish To Ground Level Reality appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Colombo University Business Economic Summit 2024: Keynote Address (Category: Breaking News)
- Target 2048 Requires Sri Lanka To Develop A Viable Creative Capital Base (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposed Labour Reforms: When A Labour Lawyer Speaks Like A Labour Economist (Category: Breaking News)
- SOE 2023: IPS Offers Some Inputs To Proposed Growth Lab (Category: Breaking News)
By Gamini Seneviratne It was just twenty years ago that George W Bush of the USA declared that Saddam Hussein possessed Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) that threatened the security of The Free World. Today, we are presented with a whole range of similar – and much worse – fictions by and on behalf of Israel. It […]
- Hakeem asks govt. to tell Israel to stop genocide in Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- SL workers to be given military training in Israel – Hakeem (Category: Breaking News)
- President Wickremesinghe and other world leaders extend condolences on the death of Iranian Pres... (Category: Breaking News)
- Will this massacre of the innocent ever stop? (Category: Breaking News)
A group of UN agencies have called for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza as conditions worsen in the territory. The World Food Programme (WFP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) were among five agencies who described the situation in Gaza as “catastrophic” in a joint statement. The UN’s plea for a de-escalation of the conflict […]
- EU says starvation in Gaza being used as a weapon (Category: Breaking News)
- WHO says children starving to death in northern Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel carries out intense air strikes on Khan Younis in southern Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- Over 100 reported killed in crowd near Gaza aid convoy (Category: Breaking News)
Video: Daily pricing formula for fuel to be introduced in 2024 (English)
- Video: Cabraal-missile is stronger than Indian Agni-V missile (Category: Video)
- Video: Dambulla Mosque controversy could have been solved peacefully (Category: Video)
- Video: Sajith issuing misleading statements - Tissa (Category: Video)
- Video: No need for permission - Sajith (Category: Video)
A daily pricing formula for fuel is set to be introduced in introduced in Sri Lanka in February 2024.
The Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza has opened to let a small amount of desperately needed aid flow to Palestinians running short of food, medicine and water in the territory that is under an Israeli siege. A convoy including 20 aid trucks entered the Gaza Strip on Saturday from Egypt, carrying medicine and […]
- Rafah border crossing opens, allowing aid trucks into Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- Israeli air strikes pound Gaza as truce with Hamas ends (Category: Breaking News)
- Dozens killed waiting for aid in Gaza, overall death toll passes 30,000 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Partnership In Bombing, Starving & Helping “The Gaza Fund” (Category: Breaking News)
IMF staff and the Sri Lankan authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the first review of the 48-month EFF-supported programme. Sri Lanka will have access to SDR 254 million (about 330 million U.S Dollars) in financing once the review is approved by the IMF Management and IMF Executive Board. Macroeconomic […]
- IMF review agreement will help Sri Lanka fast-track debt restructuring: state minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka expected to reach agreement with its commercial creditors – IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF reaches staff-level agreement on Second Review of Sri Lanka’s EFF (Category: Breaking News)
- “Strong expectations” of SL soon striking deal with commercial creditors: IMF (Category: Breaking News)
China is willing to offer assistance to Sri Lanka without political conditions and buy more of its exports, President Xi Jinping told his Sri Lankan counterpart on Friday in Beijing, state media said.The post China’s Xi offers to help Sri Lanka; buy more of its exports appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- President Wickremesinghe places his trust on Xi Jinping (Category: Breaking News)
- China says willing to help Sri Lanka without political conditions (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese Wings (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka asks China for help with trade, investment and tourism (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the first review of US $ 3 billion, 48-month, Extended Fund Facility (EFF).The post Sri Lanka reaches IMF staff-level agreement on first review appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- IMF Executive Board considers Sri Lanka’s loan facility for approval today (March 20) (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF executive board meeting on June 12 for Sri Lanka’s second review (Category: Breaking News)
- First review of IMF’s Extended Fund Facility for Sri Lanka to commence today (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF praises Sri Lanka’s economic progress amid challenges (Category: Breaking News)
The State Minister of Power and Energy D.V Chanaka stressed that there is no threat of fuel shortage and emphasized that the necessary tenders for fuel import up to June of the next year have been completed, ensuring an uninterrupted fuel supply until that time.
- Gas muzzlers (Category: Technology)
- Why 'feed' a car? (Category: Technology)
- 'Miracle material' (Category: Technology)
- Gas Only (Category: Business)
[…]The post Fascism Behind The Façade: A Human & Humane Stance Towards The Humanitarian Crisis In Palestine appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Genocide Of Palestinian Began Since 1948 (Category: Breaking News)
- Middle East Conflict: Why We Should Support Israel? (Category: Breaking News)
- Isn’t It Time For Sri Lanka To Expel Israelis? (Category: Breaking News)
- Partial West & Shameful Muslim Leaders Complicit In Israel’s War Crimes In Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Sri Lanka have reached a crucial staff-level agreement which is now subject to the approval by IMF management and the IMF Executive Board. After constructive discussions with the authorities in Colombo and during the Annual Meetings in Marrakech, IMF Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Peter Breuer and Deputy […]
- D-day for Sri Lanka as IMF Executive Board meets to decide on EFF (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Executive Board to decide on Sri Lanka’s EFF on March 20 (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF delegation to visit Colombo next week (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF says full economic recovery in Sri Lanka is not yet assured (Category: Breaking News)
The State Minister of Power and Energy D.V Chanaka during a press briefing held today (19) at the Presidential Media Centre (PMC) under the theme ‘Collective Path to a stable country’.stressed that there is no threat of fuel a shortage and emphasized that the necessary tenders for fuel import up to June of the next […]
- Gas muzzlers (Category: Technology)
- Why 'feed' a car? (Category: Technology)
- 'Miracle material' (Category: Technology)
- Gas Only (Category: Business)
State Minister of Power and Energy D.V Chanaka has assured that there is no threat prevalent of a fuel shortage.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to stand with Israel in its “darkest hour,” adding he wanted the country to “win” its war with Hamas. Speaking after a meeting with Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, the PM said the Palestinian people were “victims of Hamas too”. He repeated the UK supported Israel’s right to self-defence, […]
- Hezbollah steps back from all-out war on Israel over Gaza – for now (Category: Breaking News)
- US moves warships closer to Israel after Hamas attack (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu rejects Hamas’s proposed ceasefire terms (Category: Breaking News)
- EU says starvation in Gaza being used as a weapon (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando The government has requested UN intervention to prevent the large Indian fishing fleet from poaching in Sri Lankan waters. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda has made the request on behalf of the Wickremesinghe-Rajapaksa government. A statement issued by the Fisheries Ministry on 16 Oct., quoted Devananda as having told UN Resident Coordinator in […]
- Poaching Indian fishers turn violent, attack Navy personnel in SL waters (Category: Breaking News)
- Navy apprehends poaching fishers in spite of TN protests (Category: Breaking News)
- Devananda warns against endangering lives of encroaching Indian fishers (Category: Breaking News)
- Minister Devananda complains against Jaffna police (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's president on Wednesday said debt relief for low-income countries should be part of the green transition and inaction on debt could pose an existential threat to China's Belt and Road Initiative.The post Sri Lanka president urges debt relief to help green transition appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka looks at debt relief through nature conservation – report (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President highlighted challenges faced in debt restructuring process to U.S. Treasury ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka has initiated an action plan to ensure a Green Economy by 2050 Â President (Category: Breaking News)
- President proposes meeting of Agriculture Ministers of all countries to evaluate food requiremen... (Category: Breaking News)
A special gazette notification has been published declaring the supply of electricity and all related services, the supply or distribution of petroleum products and fuel, and health services as essential services.
- Oro Valley launches new podcast and video series (Category: USA, Arizona)
- Snapshots: Library to close for in-person services; keep your pets warm in winter (Category: USA, Montana)
- Oro Valley launches new podcast and video series (Category: USA, Arizona)
- White House website switch has a secret message for coders - CNET (Category: Technology)
The Government insists there is no move to resume the QR code system for fuel. Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said that there has not been any discussion on such a move. He said the Ministry of Power and Energy, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation and Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL) held discussions to […]
- Special category to increase fuel quota to be tested (Category: Breaking News)
- Electricity and fuel declared essential services (Category: Breaking News)
- Fuel shortage caused by delay in unloading (Category: Breaking News)
- Fuel quota increased for New Year festive season (Category: Breaking News)
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera in a message on ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) has said that the government, Ministry of Power and Energy or the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has not held any discussion to re-introduce the National Fuel Pass, QR system or any quota system for fuel. he said that the Ministry of Power […]
- CEB’s Matara grid substation to be disconnected if water levels keep rising – Kanchana (Category: Breaking News)
- No power interruptions from today (16) – Electricity tariffs up by 66% (Category: Breaking News)
- Electricity Users’ Association launch petition against privatisation of CEB (Category: Breaking News)
- CEBEU knives out for Power Minister (Category: Breaking News)
The government has reportedly drawn attention to protecting the existing fuel stocks in the country due to the uncertainty of fuel supplies in the world market as a result of the escalating war situation in Gaza.
- Gas muzzlers (Category: Technology)
- Why 'feed' a car? (Category: Technology)
- 'Miracle material' (Category: Technology)
- Gas Only (Category: Business)
[…]The post Palestinians, The Terrorists & Israelis, The Victims appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Merely Focussing On Hamas Attacks – Missing The Wood For The Trees! (Category: Breaking News)
- Hamas Onslaught, Israeli Revenge & The Return Of Diplomacy (Category: Breaking News)
- Partial West & Shameful Muslim Leaders Complicit In Israel’s War Crimes In Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- The Cauldrons We Make (Category: Breaking News)
Israel has said there will be no humanitarian break to its siege of the Gaza Strip until all its hostages are freed, amid growing concern over dwindling water, food and fuel supplies after a fifth night of bombardment.
Israel was warned by Egypt of potential violence three days before Hamas’ deadly cross-border raid, a US congressional panel chairman has said. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee head Michael McCaul told reporters of the alleged warning. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu described the reports as “absolutely false”. Israeli intelligence services are under scrutiny for ...
- 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)
- 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)
Israel was warned by Egypt of potential violence three days before Hamas’ deadly cross-border raid, a US congressional panel chairman has said. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee head Michael McCaul told reporters of the alleged warning. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu described the reports as “absolutely false”. Israeli intelligence services are under scrutiny for ...
- Hamas says no more hostage releases until war ends (Category: Breaking News)
- EU says starvation in Gaza being used as a weapon (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel faces ‘long, difficult war’ after Hamas attack – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Category: Breaking News)
- PM says Israel at war after 100 killed in attack from Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday issued orders to police to provide necessary security measures for Israelis in Sri Lanka The President issued the directive during his briefing to the Cabinet of Ministers, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. PMD said: In a briefing to the Cabinet, President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed deep concern over the recent attacks […]
- President Ranil instructs to ensure safety of Sri Lankans in Israel (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. committed to building a digitized modern Sri Lanka - President (Category: Breaking News)
- President says Sri Lanka needs to excel in healthcare to attract medical tourists (Category: Breaking News)
- President meets Sri Lankan Diaspora in Australia, outlines plans for economic modernization (Category: Breaking News)
An international consultant has been appointed to guide the restructuring process of SriLankan Airlines, Minister of Port, Shipping and Aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva said. The Minister said the consultant is expected to bring expertise and best practices to guide the restructuring efforts. Sri Lanka’s aviation sector has reported a substantial profit of Rs. 22 […]
- Government threatens to scrap monopoly given to SriLankan (Category: Breaking News)
- Auctioning of SriLankan Airlines postponed (Category: Breaking News)
- Government to sell 49 % stake in SriLankan (Category: Breaking News)
- New investor will get new planes for SriLankan Airlines (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has ordered Police protection for Israelis in Sri Lanka and also condemned the unprecedented attack by Hamas on Israel killing a large number of civilians. The President told the Cabinet that there are several Sri Lankans working in Israel and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs must locate them and ensure their safety. […]
- Debt restructuring to be completed before polls (Category: Breaking News)
- President to study letters sent by SLC to ICC (Category: Breaking News)
- India continues to top number of visitors to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- President appoints new members to Anti-Corruption Commission (Category: Breaking News)
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