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Postal workers in Sri Lanka plan to engage in a 24-hour trade union action starting at midnight tonight (June 12), by taking sick leave.The post Sri Lankan postal workers to stage sick leave protest over staffing shortages appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri
- Sri Lanka’s Postal workers launch token strike over Nuwara Eliya Post Office (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Postal Service declared as essential service (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka postal strike ends (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka postal employees to protest tomorrow (Category: Breaking News)
Two care home owners in the UK say they would be unable to cope without the help of foreign staff from countries like Sri Lanka. Lakshmy and Philip Pengelly, who own Ashley Court Care Home in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, said they had been forced to cut occupancy at their home because of staffing issues – until […]
- Sri Lankan asylum seekers feel unsafe in Diego Garcia (Category: Breaking News)
- Refugee from Sri Lanka becomes Mayor in UK town (Category: Breaking News)
- Jimmy Anderson confirms England farewell (Category: Breaking News)
- Anne concludes Sri Lanka visit describing herself ‘eyes and ears’ of monarchy (Category: Breaking News)
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- Sri Lankan students can now enroll in MBBS program at KDU on payment basis (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet nod for admission of local students to medical degree programme at KDU (Category: Breaking News)
- Late General Sir John Kotelawala commemorates (Category: Breaking News)
- Commander of the Army meets Indonesian Commander and high ranking defence officials (Category: Breaking News)
Debt owed by various countries, especially in South Asia and Africa, to China has multiplied in recent years.The post Debt owed by Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to China rise to record levels: Data appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Forbes: Lanka, Pakistan and Maldives among biggest debt burdens to China (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka s debt to China close to 20% of public external debt - study (Category: Breaking News)
- Some creditors want to restructure Sri Lanka’s debt without China (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan, India and France launch creditors meeting on Sri Lanka debt (Category: Breaking News)
stability amid IMF deal appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka...
- Prez asks Opp. to cooperate (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says Let 2048 be the year of development for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- President to intensify focus on national unity, youth aspirations (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says proposals set forth by parties to form all-party Government will be sha... (Category: Breaking News)
The Government Health Service Ambulance Drivers Association has drawn attention to a shortage of ambulance drivers within the government hospital system in Sri Lanka.The post Sri Lanka’s government hospitals grapple with ambulance driver shortage appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking
- Private sector commits Rs. 525 Million to maintain operations of 1990 ‘Suwa Seriya’ Ambulance Se... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan soldiers sent to key hospitals as health workers strike (Category: Breaking News)
- Airman killed, another injured in explosion at Kandakuliya Air Force Training Camp (Category: Breaking News)
- Demerit points system to be introduced for motorists (Category: Breaking News)
and facilities in Colombo appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- President briefed on challenges faced by Muslim schools in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka govt schools to start from July 25 (Category: Breaking News)
- Appoint a Colombo District Muslim to the UNP National list Â?Muslim Organizations compel Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- Construction of Ashraf Memorial Museum in Kalmunai to commence immediately (Category: Breaking News)
Global investors and Sri Lankan officials expect to start negotiations aimed at restructuring $12 billion in defaulted global bonds next week, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.The post Sri Lanka to start restructuring talks with investors next week, Bloomberg News reports appeared
- Global investors and Sri Lanka officials set for second round of Bond Restructuring talks (Category: Breaking News)
- Some Sri Lanka creditors seeking debt restructuring deal without China (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka calls for debt-restructuring proposals from dealer managers (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Expects Major Debt Restructuring Deals as IMF to Review Bailout (Category: Breaking News)
Global investors and Sri Lankan officials expect to start negotiations aimed at restructuring $12 billion in defaulted global bonds next week, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. A steering committee, comprising of bondholders, will begin talks as they weigh a proposal from the government
- Refugee from Sri Lanka becomes Mayor in UK town (Category: Breaking News)
- Mathews overlooked Chamari picked in The Hundred draft (Category: Breaking News)
- AstraZeneca withdraws Covid-19 vaccine citing low demand (Category: Breaking News)
- Nepal batsman Airee smashes six sixes in an over (Category: Breaking News)
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- Sri Lanka to open 77 closed hospitals next month (Category: Breaking News)
- Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama appointed President of SLMA (Category: Breaking News)
- Health sector needs an urgent policy change – President (Category: Breaking News)
- 50 more types of drugs to be imported to Sri Lanka within the next two weeks (Category: Breaking News)
;s IMF program in Colombo appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Senior US official discusses Sri Lanka s IMF program in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- U.S. Deputy Secretary of State commends Sri Lanka’s economic efforts (Category: Breaking News)
- U.S. Deputy Secretary Verma commends Sri Lanka s economic recovery efforts (Category: Breaking News)
- U.S. Deputy Secretary of State calls on President Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
Education Minister Dr. Susil Premajayantha announced the initiation of a pilot project for digitizing education, scheduled to commence in March.The post Sri Lanka to launch pilot project for digitization of education in March appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top
- Pilot project to digitize education will be launched in March (Category: Breaking News)
- Education Digitization Pilot Project to launch in March (Category: Breaking News)
- Pilot project to digitize education to be launched in March (Category: Breaking News)
- Edu. Minister says no school holidays this August (Category: Breaking News)
statement in Parliament appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- “We may contest elections separately but let us collaborate in nation-building endeavors” – Pres... (Category: Breaking News)
- President blames Sajith for crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Economy improving, VAT can be reduced – RW (Category: Breaking News)
- Government’s objective is to develop Sri Lanka as a thriving nation by 2048 (Category: Breaking News)
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- Sri Lanka set to begin talks to restructure debt of $30 Billion (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to start restructuring talks with investors next week, Bloomberg News reports (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka announces $10 billion local bond swap deal ahead of IMF visit (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka looks at debt relief through nature conservation – report (Category: Breaking News)
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- Biden’s order to restrict US investments in China’s tech sector opens new opportunities for India (Category: Breaking News)
- US Chips Act restricts companies from expanding production in China (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka Adrift In Tempestuous Seas (Category: Breaking News)
- Threats To The Hegemony Of The US Dollar (Category: Breaking News)
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- New CEO appointed to NMRA (Category: Breaking News)
- Manoj Gamage resigns as NMRA director (Category: Breaking News)
- Ex-NMRA chief arrested by CID, grilled for over 10 hours (Category: Breaking News)
- Former NMRA chief remanded (Category: Breaking News)
Senior Consultant Physician Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama has been appointed as the new President of the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA).The post Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama appointed President of SLMA appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama appointed President of SLMA (Category: Breaking News)
- Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama appointed new chairman of NMRA (Category: Breaking News)
- Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama appointed new chairman of NMRA (Category: Breaking News)
- Challenge before Sri Lanka Medical Association (Category: Breaking News)
business community in Northern Province appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and To...
- Govt to expeditiously address challenges facing business community in Northern Province (Category: Breaking News)
- Actively Participate in the Nation-Building Development Program – President extends invitation t... (Category: Breaking News)
- Jaffna Hospital will be upgraded as a national hospital in the near future – President (Category: Breaking News)
- Jaffna Hospital would be upgraded as a national hospital in the near future – President (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy Reports of consensual sex involving over 5,000 girls under 16 (hence ‘legal rape) in just one police division, Kandy, should be a cause for serious national concern. The fact that President Ranil Wickremesinghe has sought further information in the matter, obviously for possible corrective measures that the government could initiate could only […]
- Bill to reduce consent age for sex to 14 years withdrawn (Category: Breaking News)
- Tuition class teacher arrested for raping 15-year-old girl (Category: Breaking News)
- Riot Police deployed as staff take hospital official hostage (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil takes oaths as Finance Minister (Category: Breaking News)
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- India imposes 40% export duty on onions to calm rising prices (Category: Breaking News)
- India extends ban on onion exports indefinitely ahead of general election (Category: Breaking News)
- India extends ban on onion exports indefinitely ahead of general election (Category: Breaking News)
- India lifts ban on onion exports to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is facing a major crisis with its healthcare system as more than 1,500 doctors and specialists have left the country for overseas jobs in the last year.The post Sri Lanka’s healthcare system faces a major crisis appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top
- Sri Lankan soldiers sent to key hospitals as health workers strike (Category: Breaking News)
- World Bank provides loan to strengthen healthcare in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Human rights compliant recovery measures critical to stop spiraling hunger, poverty in Sri Lanka... (Category: Breaking News)
- Over 5,000 Sri Lankan doctors to leave the country? (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's Cabinet has granted approval to import 50,000 metric tons of GR11 rice (similar to Keeri Samba) and eggs to meet the shortage in the domestic market.The post Sri Lanka imports Keeri Samba, eggs and maize appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka’s Agriculture Minister explores opportunities to export eggs and chicken (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to import 42 million more eggs from India (Category: Breaking News)
- Government does not posses a buffer stock of rice or paddy at the moment – Minister of Agriculture (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Government to import over 92 million eggs from India (Category: Breaking News)
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- 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)
[…]The post Ranil’s Last Hurrah For A New Parliament In March appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Electing A New Parliament & Ending The Old Presidency (Category: Breaking News)
- Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s Accomplishments & Challenges (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP’s Popularity & Ranil’s IMF Prop (Category: Breaking News)
- Elections Season & JVP/SJB Options (Category: Breaking News)
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- Sri Lanka needs $100 billion to become net zero emitter by 2040, president says (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. allocates 600 acres for proposed International Climate Change University (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Commits to Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2040 While Pursuing Economic Goals (Category: Breaking News)
- President Calls for Unified Environment, Climate Change Law at Sri Lanka Climate Summit (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post SC Judgment, Fiscal Philosophy, & Long-Term Decisions For A Brighter Future appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- IMF Bailout Conditions Plus New Central Bank Act Will Close Doors To Modern Monetary Theory (Category: Breaking News)
- Child’s Guide To Ranilnomics: Actual Tax Payment Is Not What One Pays Today (Category: Breaking News)
- Budget 2023: A Depth Or Dearth (Category: Breaking News)
- The Role Of National Defence In A Crisis-Ridden Economy (Category: Breaking News)
shortage after control price appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Wholesale price of sugar reduced (Category: Breaking News)
- Prices of wheat flour and sugar increased (Category: Breaking News)
- Sugar prices cannot be increased, as Rupee has appreciated – State Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka Sathosa revises prices of five essential items (Category: Breaking News)
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- India has been greatly sensitive to the needs of Sri Lanka – Modi (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka, Argentina top list of most vulnerable economies  study (Category: Breaking News)
- Nomura warns seven emerging economies including Sri Lanka face currency crisis danger (Category: Breaking News)
- A citizen’s rule should be established in the country – NPP (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Doctors’ Brain Drain: Health Security Concern In Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Flight Of Human Capital – A Catastrophic Fait Accompli (Category: Breaking News)
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- Using Vaccines Against Covid Is Far Cheaper & Safer Than Using Local Brews! (Category: Breaking News)
- Using Vaccines Against Covid Is Far Cheaper & Safer Than Using Local Brews! (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's private creditors have sent a proposal on how to restructure $12 billion of overseas debt, including a new type of bond designed to ease repayments in case of future economic pressure, said two sources with direct knowledge of the matter.The post Sri Lanka bondholders sent $12 billion debt rework proposal to government, sources say appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking ...
- Sri Lanka’s bondholders send debt rework proposal to government (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka s bondholders send debt rework proposal to government (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka debt restructuring stumbles as government rejects bondholders’ proposal (Category: Breaking News)
- Global investors and Sri Lanka officials set for second round of Bond Restructuring talks (Category: Breaking News)
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