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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board is set to review Sri Lanka’s progress under the Article IV consultation and the second review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) on June 12th. State Minister of Finance, Shehan Semasinghe said that the crucial session will assess the country’s economic policies and reform advancements. We anticipate the […]
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A nation is known for the safe environment it provides to its youth and children. But if recent reports and data emerging from Pakistan’s Punjab is any indication, there is a spate in child abuse and violence there. Take the case in the province where security personnel arrested a seminary teacher for assaulting a 12-year-old […]
The Article IV Consultation and the second review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Sri Lanka are scheduled for discussion at the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Executive Board meeting on June 12, 2024, according to Sri Lanka’s State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe.The post IMF executive board meeting on June 12 for Sri Lanka’s second review appeared first on Sri Lanka Ne...
by Norman Palihawadane Seven persons have been killed by landslides and floods. The deaths have been reported from Matara Deiyahdara, Eheliyagoda, Bulathsinhala and Avissawella. Two person have gone missing. Three members of the same family including a seven-year-old girl drowned in a swollen canal during heavy rains at Kiriella in Puwakpitiya yesterday. The victims were […]
The Article IV Consultation and second review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Sri Lanka are on the International Monetary Fund s (IMF) Executive Board meeting agenda for June 12, says State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe.
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance to promptly allocate funds to the District Secretaries to provide urgent assistance to those impacted by the adverse weather conditions, the President s Media Division said.
A seven-member delegation from Sri Lanka, focusing on public procurement, commenced a three-day experience-sharing visit to Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority (BPPA). The visit aims to understand the electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system, introduced by BPPA. The delegation was welcomed today at BPPA by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BPPA, Mohammed Shoheler Rahman Chowdhury. E....
At least two flights heading to the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) were diverted to the Mattala airport following adverse weather at BIA. SriLankan Airlines flight UL 309 from Singapore, and Etihad Airways flight EY 394 from Abu Dhabi were diverted to Mattala. SriLankan Airlines said that flight UL 309 from Singapore to Colombo, carrying 204 […]
Two flights arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake have been diverted to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport as a result of extreme weather conditions.
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the constitutional mandate to prioritize Buddhism, highlighting that this responsibility lies with the executive, legislature, and judiciary.The post Sri Lanka President reaffirms constitutional priority of Buddhism appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
In an inspired strategic move to rejuvenate foreign investment in the real estate sector, the Sri Lankan Department of Immigration and Emigration has reintroduced the “Investor Visa” program. This revamped initiative, aimed specifically at non-Sri Lankans interested in purchasing condominium units, is set to go live online on June 1st, 2024. The announcement followed a […]
The Students Visa, a premier student migration consultancy hosted the “Educate to Elevate” panel discussion at Hatch Works, Colombo. This event aimed to shed light on the boundless educational opportunities available in the United Kingdom, a country renowned for its prestigious higher education system. Sri Lanka is a significant market for UK higher education, particularly […]
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ECONOMYNEXT – Vietnam Truc Lam monastery in Kandy’s Ambakote area in Digana is promoting meditation and is attracting interest from Sri Lanka’s Sinhalese and Tamil communities as well as foreigners. On Vesak Day a newly built danasala (refectory) and kuti (lodging) for monks were opened adding to the other buildings including the main hall, which […]
By Sujeeva Nivunhella reporting from London The Most Venerable Bambalapitiye Gnanaloka Thera is set to begin his highly anticipated visit to Europe with a Dhamma sermon at the International Buddhist Centre in Paris on June 1. His tour will conclude with another Dhamma sermon at the Thames Buddhist Vihara in London on June 23. This […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group said Friday they deepened joint efforts to bolster climate action.
A passenger who attempted to smuggle undeclared gemstones worth around Rs. 08 million out fo the country has been arrested by officers of the Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Unit at the departure terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake. .
In a way, it’s fitting that cricket’s oldest international rivalry will kick off its biggest World Cup, comprising 20 teams. Long before Australia and England played the first-ever Test in 1877, USA and Canada locked horns in a three day game in 1844. In that match in New York, Canada came out on top by […]
US President Joe Biden has urged Hamas to accept a new Israeli proposal to end the conflict in Gaza, saying that “it’s time for this war to end”. The three-part proposal would begin with a six-week ceasefire in which the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) would withdraw from populated areas of Gaza. There would also be […]
Movenpick hotel Colombo has been rebranded as NH Collection Colombo, Softlogic Holdings PLC said. Softlogic City Hotels Ltd. has entered into a partnership arrangement with the internationally renowned hotel operator Minor Hotels. The deal is to rebrand and operate Softlogic’s hotel situated in the heart of Colombo city as an upper-upscale NH Collection hotel in […]
Ireland lost by 41 runs to Sri Lanka in Florida in their final warm-up match before the T20 World Cup opener against India on Wednesday. Josh Little and Barry McCarthy both took two wickets as Sri Lanka posted 163-8 in Lauderhill with Angelo Mathews top-scoring with an unbeaten 32. In Ireland’s reply, Andrew Balbirnie and […]
US President Joe Biden has urged Hamas to accept a new Israeli proposal to end the conflict in Gaza, saying that “it’s time for this war to end”. The three-part proposal would begin with a six-week ceasefire in which the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) would withdraw from populated areas of Gaza. There would also be […]
A protest was staged near the UN compound in Sri Lanka against the ongoing military offensive in Rafah city by the Israeli Defence forces (IDF). The ‘Free Palestine Movement of Sri Lanka’ staged the protest and also submitted a letter to the UN. “We, the undersigned Free Palestine Movement of Sri Lanka, being a group […]
Two traditional rivals will face off in a crucial group at the T20 World Cup, while two further neighbours are joined by a talented European side. Group A preview: The Asian rivals will face still competition from co-hosts USA, Canada and Ireland in Group A of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The ICC […]
Group B preview: Australia and England will be favourites to progress out of Group B at the T20 World Cup, but Namibia, Oman and Scotland have shown previously they are more than capable of causing an upset or two. The two most recent champions along with three spirited associates make up Group B of the […]
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