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Sydney and Auckland were the first major world cities to welcome the arrival of 2024. Over a million revellers celebrated the New Year on Sunday night amid stunning fireworks displays, illuminating the skies over Australia’s Sydney Harbour and New Zealand’s tallest structure, the Sky Tower in Auckland. Light rain that had persisted throughout the day […]
- Cyclone Remal slams into Bangladesh coast as hundreds of thousands evacuate (Category: Breaking News)
- Hosts Qatar thrill fans with winning start at the AFC Asian Cup 2023 (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)
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)
38th death anniversary of Dr E. W. Adikaram falls today By Professor J.B. Disanayaka It happened about sixty years ago. I was just a lad of seventeen, studying in grade eleven at Ananda College. As I walked past the small playground in the centre of the primary school premises, I caught the sight of a […]
- Buddhism in challenging times (Category: Breaking News)
- Are science and religion mutually exclusive? (Category: Breaking News)
- James Lovelock: Darwin’s Heir (Category: Breaking News)
- Are we the most gullible on earth? (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)
By Reemus Fernando The 400 metres sprinters led by Aruna Dharshana are the highest ranked athletes in the men’s category in Sri Lanka according to the World Athletics yearend overall rankings. It is the first time three 400 metres sprinters are leading the yearend overall rankings. The number of ranking points gained during the Asian […]
- Kalinga intensifies battle for 400 metres top spot with personal best (Category: Breaking News)
- Dharshana, Kalinga edge closer to Olympic qualifying standards (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB approves $400 M loan to support secondary education reforms in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB approves $400 M loan to support secondary education reforms in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
By Reemus Fernando She was not among the medal winners at the Asian Games. While her junior counterparts hogged the limelight at the quadrennial event, veteran runner Gayanthika Abeyratne had to settle for a fourth place finish as her best feat at the Asian Games. But the 37-year-old is standing tall above the rest of […]
- Kalinga, Dilhani, Randi, Puvitharan excel at Athletics Trials (Category: Breaking News)
- Tharushi, Gayanthika, Nadeesha, Yupun eye Olympic qualifying standards in Dubai (Category: Breaking News)
- Kalinga, Lakvijaya stamp their class with remarkable feats (Category: Breaking News)
- Blow to SL medal hopes as Yupun withdraws from Asian Games (Category: Breaking News)
From Australia to the Americas, services, events and Santa runs have been taking place to mark one of the holiest days in the Christian calendar. Here are some of the best Christmas images from around the world. A nativity scene in the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka, shows Jesus in the manger (pic BBC
- Tyrannosaur’s last meal was two baby dinosaurs (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Brutal’ donkey skin trade banned in 55 countries (Category: Breaking News)
- High-rise building engulfed by flames in Valencia, Spain (Category: Breaking News)
- Billie Eilish’s Barbie track wins song of the year at Grammys 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
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- Two Toronto-Based Writers Short-Listed For Top Literary Award In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- The Past Is Never Dead (Category: Breaking News)
- The Past Is Never Dead (Category: Breaking News)
- The Past Is Never Dead (Category: Breaking News)
Parliament games: President Ranil Wickremesinghe recently said in Parliament that sports events organised by Parliament helped improve relations among members against the backdrop of heated exchanges in the chamber. The President said so when he visited the Billiards Hall of the Parliament
- SJB MPs tell Speaker they received death threats (Category: Breaking News)
- Priyantha Bandara to be appointed parliamentary Secretary General (Category: Breaking News)
- March 12 Movement, MP Rajakaruna ask Prez to sack gold-smuggling MP (Category: Breaking News)
- Sarath assures appropriate response (Category: Breaking News)
There is a difference between taking unpopular decisions and making dumb decisions. Taking the wicketkeeping gloves from Kumar Sangakkara in 2006 in Test match cricket was an unpopular decision. Backing Sanath Jayasuriya despite having scored one half-century in his first 50 ODIs was another unpopular decision. Handing the vice-captaincy of the national team to Mahela […]
- Where is accountability? (Category: Breaking News)
- Selectors promise to address indiscipline in cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka focus on fitness tests after World Cup debacle (Category: Breaking News)
- Let’s find solutions to problems, not scapegoats (Category: Breaking News)
Colombo, Sri Lanka –Advanced planning and preparations are underway for a major Asia and Pacific regional conference to accelerate an agrifood systems transformation in 46 countries of the region, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), announced on Wednesday. Hosted by the Government of Sri Lanka, the FAO Regional Conference for Asia […]
- President addresses APRC, underscores agriculture s crucial role in nation building (Category: Breaking News)
- FAO Director General arrives in Sri Lanka for APRC37 (Category: Breaking News)
- FAO Director-General here (Category: Breaking News)
- 37th session of FAO Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific inaugurated in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
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- Video: HIRU THANIWELA EP 400 (Category: Video)
- Video: CoL has increased by 400 percent - Maithri (Category: Video)
- InnovateChange Online Casino Real Money: Best NZD Casinos in New Zealand 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- IFC to provide $400 million to banks in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Japan is going through a “once in a generation” political crisis, analysts say, as the government fights to clean up its image in the face of a corruption scandal. Four cabinet ministers from the long-term ruling party have resigned in the past fortnight, as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida fights to hang on. His approval ratings […]
- COP28: UN climate talks in jeopardy in fossil fuel backlash (Category: Breaking News)
- Gunmen storm Ecuador television studio live on air (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan election: Final results give Khan-backed candidates lead (Category: Breaking News)
- Rohit Sharma: The Indian captain who lost cricket World Cup but won hearts (Category: Breaking News)
Thileepan commemoration: The Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) official Anjana Chandrasiri yesterday (21) said that they would take legal action to oust Ahila Illankai Thamil Congress parliamentarian Selvarajah Kajendran from Parliament over organising commemorative events to mark the death of LTTE
- Court orders issued prohibiting Thileepan commemorations in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Trincomalee Magistrate s Court issues order prohibiting Thileepan commemorations (Category: Breaking News)
- Court bans Thileepan commemorations in Trinco (Category: Breaking News)
- CID to question nine Lankan criminals in India prior to seeking their repatriation (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)
More than 15 people have been killed and 24 injured in a shooting at a university in Prague, officials say. Police said the gunman had also been “eliminated” following the shooting at Charles University – the deadliest attack in modern Czech history. Prime Minister Petr Fiala said he had cancelled upcoming engagements in light of […]
- Huge ancient city found in the Amazon (Category: Breaking News)
- House votes to impeach homeland security secretary Alejandro Mayorkas (Category: Breaking News)
- Crucial Red Sea data cables cut, telecoms firm says (Category: Breaking News)
- Kenneth Eugene Smith faces first nitrogen execution in US after losing last-minute appeals (Category: Breaking News)
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- DMK Blown Away By Multiple Tsunamis In Tamil Nadu, Is Drowning In The Deluge (Category: Breaking News)
- Karnataka Seeks The Benefit Of A Successive BJP Government In 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- In Tamil Nadu BJP Has Crossed The Rubicon (Category: Breaking News)
- A Glint In The Eyes Of Votaries Of BJP – 2024 Encounter (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Champika Ranawaka’s Journey To Presidency: Forging His Own Path appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- PAYE Tax; Will There Be A Mass Exodus? (Category: Breaking News)
- Measures to rein in errant liquor companies proposed (Category: Breaking News)
- Champika Ranawaka’s Transformative Message: Lessons For National Unity & Global Politics (Category: Breaking News)
- Corrupt elements use Parliament, Finance Ministry to evade taxes (Category: Breaking News)
A volcano has erupted on the Reykjanes peninsula of south-west Iceland after weeks of intense earthquake activity. About 4,000 people were earlier evacuated from the fishing town of Grindavik and the nearby Blue Lagoon geothermal spa was closed. The eruption started north of the town at 22:17 local time (22:17 GMT), the Icelandic Met Office […]
- Tour operators ordered to pay millions to White Island volcano victims (Category: Breaking News)
- Huge ancient city found in the Amazon (Category: Breaking News)
- COP28: UN climate talks in jeopardy in fossil fuel backlash (Category: Breaking News)
- Kenneth Eugene Smith faces first nitrogen execution in US after losing last-minute appeals (Category: Breaking News)
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- Hoping Against Hope In The New Year (Category: Breaking News)
- Non-Consultative Business As Usual Approach Belittles Nation Crises That Cry For Priority (Category: Breaking News)
- Rise & Fall Of Nationalism In North & South (Category: Breaking News)
- Preparing The Ground For Early Elections (Category: Breaking News)
People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC) – Sri Lanka’s leading non-banking financial services provider – continues its commitment to social responsibility with a recent project to support the sporting passions and aspirations of rural schoolchildren, leaving a lasting impact on the community. The project involved the donation of spiked running shoes to athletes of the […]
- Janashakthi sponsor young rural athletes star at Asian Athletic meet (Category: Business)
- ‘Siyapatha Finance to issue LKR 4 billion debentures, reinforcing commitment to growth’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Stage set for Battle of the Golds- UVA (Category: Breaking News)
- Dialog Customers Contribute Over Rs. 18 Million to Little Hearts via Star Points (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)
By Anojah Ratnasabapathy, Country Marketing Lead for Sri Lanka and Maldives, Coca-Cola Sri Lanka, a nation known for its vibrant culture and diverse traditions, is perhaps most celebrated for its culinary delights. Amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, Sri Lankans have a profound love for their local cuisine, and at the heart of […]
- Coca-Cola appoints Kaushali Kusumapala as Country Director for Sri Lanka and Maldives (Category: Breaking News)
- Investing in Sri Lanka’s potential is a bet for the long term (Category: Breaking News)
- Leading beverage company introduces returnable glass bottles in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Coca-Cola’s Christmas Spirit – Your Festive Sip Comes with Gifts! (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe has urged all political leaders to exhibit responsibility in their approach to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program.The post Sri Lanka President calls for proposals from opponents of IMF program to rescue country from financial crisis appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- The President desires to make the most of the development opportunities in the Indian Ocean regi... (Category: Breaking News)
- Rupees 1,500 million allocated for ‘Greater Kandy Urban Development Program’ – State Minister fo... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka will not allow anything harmful to India’s security – President Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- Having Proper plan to strengthen Sri Lanka’s economy is important – President (Category: Breaking News)
Record rainfall is causing widespread flooding in far north Queensland, in what authorities expect will be the Australian region’s worst-ever flood. Thousands of people have been evacuated but others remain stranded. Extreme weather driven by a tropical cyclone has dumped a year’s worth of rain on some areas. Images from the region show planes submerged […]
- Hundreds of migrants killed by Saudi border guards (Category: Breaking News)
- Brazilian state reels after its worst cyclone disaster (Category: Breaking News)
- At least 30 missing in Myanmar landslide (Category: Breaking News)
- Seychelles declares state of emergency after huge explosion (Category: Breaking News)
Her Royal Highness Princess Anne, the Princess Royal of the United Kingdom will visit Sri Lanka next year, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced.Sri Lanka’s Foreign Affairs Ministry said that Her Royal Highness Princess Anne, The Princess Royal of the United Kingdom will visit Sri Lanka from 10 -13 January 2024. She will be accompanied […]
- UK s Princess Anne arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- UK s Princess Anne to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow (Category: Breaking News)
- UK s Princess Anne to visit Sri Lanka in January (Category: Breaking News)
- HRH Princess Anne meets President Wickremesinghe (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post We Must Be More Engaged: Climate Change Effects Are Unlikely To Be Kind! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Interplay Of Climate Change & Water Shortages In Sri Lanka’s Ecosystems (Category: Breaking News)
- The NPP/JVP Document: Reflections On The “Rapid Response” (Category: Breaking News)
- Glyphosate Cannot Be A Cause Of CKDu: Not On This Evidence! (Category: Breaking News)
- Climate Change: A Red Flag For Environmental Security In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
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- Zara Tindall, Queen Elizabeth’s granddaughter, is pregnant (Category: USA, New York)
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- Zara Tindall, Queen Elizabeth’s granddaughter, is pregnant (Category: USA, New York)
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King Charles’s sister Princess Anne will visit Sri Lanka from 10 -13 January 2024, the Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry announced. She will be accompanied by her spouse Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence. Her Royal Highness has been invited by the Government of Sri Lanka to participate in events
- IMF wants fiscal policy in Sri Lanka that protects most vulnerable (Category: Breaking News)
- Pushpika De Silva Jewelry opens at Havelock City Mall (Category: Breaking News)
- World Bank and IMF discuss Sri Lanka’s reform agenda (Category: Breaking News)
- Gary wows Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
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