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With the Elections Commission now on formal record that the forthcoming presidential election must be held on a date between Sept. 17 and Oct. 16, 2024, the attention of both the media and the electorate will inevitably become more focused on the upcoming contest. While incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is serving former President Gotabaya […]
- Presidential race and horse-trading (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez poll: SLPP to announce candidate in mid-July (Category: Breaking News)
- Namal replaces Basil as SLPP National Organiser (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil puts his foot down (Category: Breaking News)
England cricket great James Anderson’s record-breaking Test career is set to come to an end later this year following talks with head coach Brendon McCullum, the Guardian reported Friday. According to the newspaper, McCullum recently made a five-day visit to the UK, travelling 11,000 miles
- Refugee from Sri Lanka becomes Mayor in UK town (Category: Breaking News)
- Matheesha Pathirana calls MS Dhoni his ‘father figure’ for constant support (Category: Breaking News)
- Pak Army committed genocide in Bangladesh in 1971, says new resolution tabled in US House (Category: Breaking News)
- Nissanka ton helps Sri Lanka level Bangladesh series (Category: Breaking News)
Friday 10th May, 2024 Derrick Borte’s edge-of-seat psychological thriller, ‘Unhinged’, has an appropriate tagline: ‘He can happen to anyone!’ We were reminded of this suspense flick full of gratuitous violence, and its catchphrase while reading newspaper reports that former Minister Mervyn Silva
- Religion as last refuge of scoundrel (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith visits Stalin in police custody (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith slams Stalin’s arrest (Category: Breaking News)
- HSZs no defence for failed regimes (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post From Socialism To Success: Sweden’s Economic Evolution appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- “Saving” The Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Unraveling The Root Causes Of Sri Lanka’s Foreign Currency Crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- RW’s Rocky Road To Export Driven Valhalla (Category: Breaking News)
- Target 2048 – Private Sector Should Not Just Sit Aloof (Category: Breaking News)
There is no legal barrier for non-citizens to register a political party, former Chairman of the Election Commission of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Deshapriya, said to the Daily Mirror newspaper on Wednesday (May 08).The post No legal barrier for non Sri Lankans to register political parties – Mahinda
- Sri Lanka Elections Commissioner to meet party secretaries today over LG polls (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahinda Deshapriya to chair 5-member National Delimitation Committee (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahinda Deshapriya applies for Elections Commission again (Category: Breaking News)
- Legal action against Sri Lankan public servants contested elections without leave (Category: Breaking News)
President Xi Jinping has hailed “new vistas” in China’s relationship with France on his first trip to Europe in five years – one that feels much like a charm offensive. Mr Xi will be looking to avert the trade war that is looming with Brussels, driven by fears of cheap Chinese electric vehicles entering the […]
- Pentagon to ‘rush’ Patriot missiles to Ukraine in $6bn package (Category: Breaking News)
- Little chance of change as Vladimir Putin is sworn in again (Category: Breaking News)
- Switzerland’s Nemo wins Eurovision 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- The $2bn dirty-money case that rocked Singapore (Category: Breaking News)
Britain’s ruling Conservative Party has suffered a resounding defeat in local elections, a further sign that it is likely to be removed from power in upcoming general elections. With nearly all council results in, the Conservatives have lost 473 seats, while the opposition Labour Party has picked up 185, as counting was under way on […]
- Rishi Sunak named Tory leader, to be appointed UK’s first ever non-white prime minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil confident Rishi Sunak will strengthen UK ties with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Rishi Sunak to become Britain s next prime minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Rishi Sunak favourite to be UK PM after Boris Johnson pulls out of race (Category: Breaking News)
May Day falling last week, as is very well known, has long lost its Labour Day intent and flavour certainly in this country, degenerating into the political carnival all Lankans are familiar with. With a presidential election due later this year, predictably the various contending parties made the occasion one of trying to demonstrate their […]
- Presidential race and horse-trading (Category: Breaking News)
- Presidential poll: Chief Govt. Whip steps up pressure on SLPP on behalf of Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez poll: SLPP to announce candidate in mid-July (Category: Breaking News)
- Chief Govt. Whip insists only Presidential poll will be held this year (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The “Aragalaya“ Of 1848 appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- From Torrington to Independence Square (Category: Business)
- Free Medical Camp At Torrington Mahal Nivasa By Apeksha Foundation (Category: Breaking News)
- Fire in Torrington Avenue (Category: Breaking News)
- An Incident At Independence Square (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Media Freedom In Sri Lanka; Why Are Journalists’ Murder Investigations Being Avoided? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Why A Tamil Common Candidate In The Presidential Election? (Category: Breaking News)
- Hague Tribunal: ‘MiG Deal Revelations The Main Motive For Lasantha’s Murder’ – Ex IP Nishantha S... (Category: Breaking News)
- Journalists Killed & Missing In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President to pardon bailed journalist Tissainayagam (Category: Breaking News)
More than 100 people have been arrested in Spain accused of stealing thousands of euros from WhatsApp users by claiming to be relatives in distress. Police said those arrested were part of a criminal group that fraudulently received nearly a million euros in total through the scam. The arrests took place between February and April, […]
- Iceland violent volcanic flare-up triggers state of emergency (Category: Breaking News)
- Pentagon to ‘rush’ Patriot missiles to Ukraine in $6bn package (Category: Breaking News)
- Avalanche leaves two dead in Austrian Alps (Category: Breaking News)
- Pentagon to ‘rush’ Patriot missiles to Ukraine in $6bn package (Category: Breaking News)
As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was enjoying the pomp and circumstance of a White House state visit last year his spy chiefs were plotting to assassinate a leading dissident on American soil, according to U.S. and Indian security officials. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill laid on all the trimmings, with lotus blooms, […]
- President appeals to public not to back another ‘Aragalaya’ (Category: Breaking News)
- India gives go ahead to export onions to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Harsha questions Sirisena’s claims India behind Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Church puts faith in God to ensure justice over Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
by Thiagaraja Arasanayagam I read with great interest the article, ‘Ethir: Legendary high jumper,’ in The Island newspaper of 22 April, 2024, not only for the information but the personal reaction I experienced when memories of the past came flowing back, memories of a young student at St Joseph
- Shelton Wirasinha, the Bard of the Wesley Manor (Category: Breaking News)
- Maximising TESL resources: Gaining speech skills natural way (Category: Breaking News)
- The Vision Splendid of D S Senanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- The schools takeover and the implementation of the Official Language Act (Category: Breaking News)
by Rex Clementine A video clip from Benson & Hedges tri-nation series in the year 1990 involving two greats of the game Aravinda de Silva and Wasim Akram has gone viral. The short clip indeed is pure gold. It not only has two of the greatest entertainers of the game in action but you can […]
- President invites Aravinda and Sidath to spearhead special cricket project (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB: New method should be adopted to elect SLC officials (Category: Breaking News)
- Former Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee chief denies any interference in team selections (Category: Breaking News)
- Aravinda de Silva calls for unity in Sri Lankan cricket, urges to stop blame game (Category: Breaking News)
by Geewananda Gunawardana, Ph.D. Part one of this article appeared yesterday (22 April 2024) The border area between Nepal and India known as the Tarai was a no-man’s land, particularly avoided by Europeans due to risk of catching ‘Tarai fever,’ and only frequented by a few aboriginal people and hunting parties. On a hunting trip, […]
- Sri Lanka: Tissamaharama Tamil Brahmi inscription missing (Category: Breaking News)
- The Stony Temples Ridi Vihara And Aluvihara (Category: Breaking News)
- PM Modi places India as nodal point for preserving Buddhism (Category: Breaking News)
- The most prominent sovereign of the Chola dynasty - India's Big Temple marks 1,000th birthday (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Paris – A Moveable Feast appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The “Aragalaya“ Of 1848 (Category: Breaking News)
- “Lamā Adhyāpanaya Sandahā Kathandara” (Stories To Be Used For Educating Children) (Category: Breaking News)
- Rat Cunning Or Intelligent Nation Building? (Category: Breaking News)
- Manikavasagam’s News Experience, A News Textbook (Category: Breaking News)
The Russian Embassy in Colombo, on Friday (19) stated that it possesses no information regarding the involvement of Sri Lankan citizens in the Ukrainian conflict on the Russian side, as well as any data on potential numbers of such individuals. Commenting on recent newspaper articles, the embassy
- Putin orders to increase flights between Russia and friendly states (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka secures long-term credit line from Russia to procure fuel (Category: Breaking News)
- Direct job opportunities for Sri Lankan skilled migrant workers in Russia (Category: Breaking News)
- Lankans warned against St. Petersburg University (Category: Breaking News)
Women in Pakistan now face a new, more terrifying threat–violence and threats caused by AI content sent by malicious sexual predators and gangs. Last year, over 2500 cases of harassing and victimising female children and women were reported. The state pays little attention to prosecuting the culprits. Only 12 FIRs have made any progress in […]
- Blunt Charge (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka: Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka: ICG Report on Eezham Tamil women receives flak from diaspora feminist (Category: Breaking News)
- Flying Amazons (Category: Business)
Apropos our news items (in The Island of 18 April) “Australia-based doc alleges her flat illegally occupied by diplomatic mission employee”, the High Commission for the People’s Republic of Bangladesh in Colombo has sent us the following response: “We draw your kind attention to the publication of the news item titled “Australia-based doc alleges her […]
- Death of Upatissa Hulugalle (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan family murdered in Ottawa identified; teen suspect arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- “Move to hand over Sevanagala Sugar Co. to Daya G alleged”: PMD responds (Category: Breaking News)
- PAFFREL: Ranil offers to strengthen PCs, having postponed elections to them (Category: Breaking News)
More than 11,000 people have been told to evacuate and air travel in the region has been disrupted after a volcano in northern Indonesia erupted multiple times. Mount Ruang, located in North Sulawesi Province, first erupted at 9:45pm (13:45 GMT) on Tuesday, sending billowing clouds of smoke and ash high into the sky. After four […]
- Japan volcano breaks windows 8km away (Category: Technology)
- Volcano again spews columns of ash in Japan (Category: Breaking News)
- AP Week in Pictures, Global (Category: USA, South Dakota)
- AP Week in Pictures, Global (Category: USA, South Dakota)
[…]The post Nettles Needing To Be Grasped By Future Leaders Of Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Conundrum Of Elections & IMF Programme (Category: Breaking News)
- Legitimacy Deficit Haunts Government (Category: Breaking News)
- Regular Elections Are The Foundation Of Democratic Society (Category: Breaking News)
- The Missing Ingredients To Come Out Of The Economic Rut (Category: Breaking News)
A Singaporean court has begun handing out sentences in a sensational case, which saw 10 Chinese nationals charged for laundering $2.2bn (£1.8bn) earned from criminal activities abroad. The scandal embroiled multiple banks, property agents, precious metal traders and a top golf club. It led to extensive raids in some of the most affluent neighbourhoods, where […]
- Ghana rejoices as ‘crown jewels’ looted by British put on display (Category: Breaking News)
- Little chance of change as Vladimir Putin is sworn in again (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan accused of killing eight women and children in Afghanistan air strikes (Category: Breaking News)
- Pentagon to ‘rush’ Patriot missiles to Ukraine in $6bn package (Category: Breaking News)
Millions of people across North America caught a glimpse of the solar eclipse Monday — some risking damage to their vision to see the rare event. ‘My eyes are now boiling and my neck is suspiciously sore,’ one X user posted from Manitoba, Canada, as Google searches for ‘eyes are sore’ trended steeply upward. While doctors and NASA officials […]
- The new MacBook Pro Retina arrives at Abans (Category: Business)
- Bollywood model Poonam Pandey dies aged 32 after cervical cancer battle (Category: Breaking News)
- Taylor Swift once again storms the MCG stage for second sold-out show (Category: Breaking News)
- Sofia Vergara flashes her bralette in sheer top with blazer while striking a pose in London (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy It is inevitable that in the heat of an electoral battle, neighbours get mentioned, if not hurt. It is election time in India, to be followed by one or two in Sri Lanka – for the presidency and Parliament, though which would come first is known only to Mr God and President […]
- Jaya won’t give up Katchchatheevu (Category: Breaking News)
- Will not stop till Katchchatheevu is retrieved', Jayalalithaa (Category: Breaking News)
- Will a fishers’ defence force create more problems than solving any? (Category: Breaking News)
- Will not ‘stop’ till Katchchatheevu is retrieved: Jayalalithaa (Category: Breaking News)
The number of scams in Singapore hit a record high in 2023, Home Minister K Shanmugam said, adding that the country saw a rise of 18 percent in duping cases against migrants, many of whom are from India and Sri Lanka.The post 500 maids in Singapore duped in 2023 are from India, Sri Lanka appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Of Elections, Bond Scams & Money Politics: The Anatomy Of Default @75 (Category: Breaking News)
- Greenwashing Bond Scams & Financializing Mother Nature: Climate Science Fiction Versus Local Rea... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith demands tough action against those targeting Lankans with pyramid scams (Category: Breaking News)
- Massive Corruption Scams Rock The Land Of The Mahatma (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Examining Sri Lanka’s New ‘Romeo & Juliet Law’: A Departure From The 1995 Age Of Consent Legislation appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- A departure from the 1995 Age of Consent Legislation (Category: Breaking News)
- Marital Blitz & On The Subject Of Marriage As A License To Rape (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith demands immediate withdrawal of Age of Consent Penal Code amendment (Category: Breaking News)
- Governor confronted by conundrum over March Central Bank salaries (Category: Breaking News)
The Indian government has so far rescued 250 citizens in Cambodia who were forced to run online scams. They were promised jobs but “forced to undertake illegal cyber work”, India’s foreign ministry said. Recent reports have said more than 5,000 Indians stuck in Cambodia were forced to operate cyber-fraud schemes. Hundreds of thousands of people […]
- Avalanche leaves two dead in Austrian Alps (Category: Breaking News)
- Putin renews oath for fifth term with Russia under firm control (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel accused of deadly strike on Iranian consulate in Syria (Category: Breaking News)
- Israeli government says it will block Al Jazeera from broadcasting (Category: Breaking News)
Examining Sri Lanka’s New ‘Romeo and Juliet Law’: By Prof. M.W. Amarasiri de Silva According to an article published in The Island newspaper on March 25, 2024, Dr. Sudarshini Fernandopulle, MP, has raised concerns about the lack of consultation with the Women Parliamentarians
- Examining Sri Lanka’s New ‘Romeo & Juliet Law’: A Departure From The 1995 Age Of Consent Legisla... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith demands immediate withdrawal of Age of Consent Penal Code amendment (Category: Breaking News)
- Marital Blitz & On The Subject Of Marriage As A License To Rape (Category: Breaking News)
- Governor confronted by conundrum over March Central Bank salaries (Category: Breaking News)
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva questioned the claims allegedly made by former President Maithripala Sirisena that India was involved in the Easter Sunday attacks. Dr. Harsha de Silva quoted The Sunday Times newspaper as saying that Sirisena had told the Criminal Investigations
- CID grills Sirisena over Easter Sunday attacks claims (Category: Breaking News)
- Bribery complaint filed against Maithripala (Category: Breaking News)
- Sirisena refuses to make a statement in court (Category: Breaking News)
- COPF finds only 4 casinos paying taxes (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Entertainment & Intellectual Activity In Jaffna – The Ramanathan Lectures appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Rajakulendran Academy Of Western Music, Speech & Drama: Reviving English In Jaffna (Category: Breaking News)
- Provincial Councils: Gejendrakumar Ponnambalam & The Federal Party’s Challenge (Category: Breaking News)
- Provincial Councils: Gejendrakumar Ponnambalam & The Federal Party’s Challenge (Category: Breaking News)
- Four New Universities: A Premature Budget Proposal For Cheats (Category: Breaking News)
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