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Lankan tourists and expands travel benefits appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top S...
- Thailand approves visa-free entry for visitors from Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Thailand introduces Visa-Free entry for Sri Lankan Tourists (Category: Breaking News)
- Free visas for nationals of China, India, Indonesia, Russsia, Thailand, Malaysia and Japan from ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Visa fee waived for visitors from seven nations as pilot project to boost tourism (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Promises: The Parrot That Waited In Vain For The Fruit To Ripen appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Losing Faith In Sri Lanka: Is Wickremesinghe Corrupt? Are Our Judges Fair? (Category: Breaking News)
- Suppressing Free Speech & Religious Freedom By Labelling Them Hate Speech (Category: Breaking News)
- Disagreeing With One’s Community That Is Wrong Is A Duty (Category: Breaking News)
- Four New Universities: A Premature Budget Proposal For Cheats (Category: Breaking News)
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- French Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives Jean-François Pactet passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign Ministry expresses condolences on passing of French Ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
- France saddened by the demise of its diplomat in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- France ready to support Sri Lanka in its efforts to restructure its debt (Category: Breaking News)
Judges at the top United Nations court ordered Israel to halt its offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah and withdraw from the enclave, in a case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide, citing “immense risk” to the Palestinian population. Friday’s decision marked the third time this year the 15-judge panel has […]
- Will this massacre of the innocent ever stop? (Category: Breaking News)
- UN world court calls for prevention of genocidal acts in Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- ICJ Ruling On Israeli Genocide In Gaza; Stopped Short Of Ordering A Ceasefire (Category: Breaking News)
- South Africa files genocide case against Israel at World Court (Category: Breaking News)
A fake report about a new cyber heist in Bangladesh Bank (BB) has hit news headlines in some media outlets in Bangladesh and some foreign countries. News coverage about the latest false rumour on cyber heist blames officials of the central bank of Bangladesh and aims to malign the Bangladesh
- Colombo hosts inaugural SAARC ‘Public Debt Managers’ Forum 2012’ (Category: Business)
- CBSL to maintain ‘dovish monetary policy in view of economic stabilization’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Financial Intelligence Unit signs MOU with four other counterparts (Category: Breaking News)
- DEFAMATION BILL: Pakistani Government’s New Weapon To Silence Critics (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's consumer price inflation rose to 2.7% in April from 2.5% in March, according to official data released on Tuesday, as reported by Reuters.The post Sri Lanka’s April inflation climbs to 2.7%, up from March’s 2.5% appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top
- Sri Lanka’s consumer inflation dips to 33.6% in April (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s consumer inflation eases in May 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka consumer inflation dips to 49.2% year-on-year in March (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka unexpectedly cuts rates by 250 bps as inflation eases (Category: Breaking News)
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- Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister summons Canadian High Commissioner to express objections (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka rejects Canadian PM s reference to Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day (Category: Breaking News)
- Ali Sabry summons Canadian envoy over PM Trudeau s genocide claims (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Foreign Ministry to summon Canadian envoy over sanctions (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry reiterated his country's dedication to safeguarding India's national security interests on Monday. Speaking to ANI, Sabry emphasized that Sri Lanka, as a responsible neighbour, would not permit any actions that could jeopardize India's security.The post Sri Lanka promises to protect India’s security amid Chinese ship visits appeared first on Sri Lanka Ne...
- Permission not given to Chinese ship to dock, India’s concerns important: Sabry (Category: Breaking News)
- Adani investment has come in, we are not panicking about projects: Ali Sabry (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka will consider India’s legitimate security concerns (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese research vessel ‘Shi Yan 6’ to dock in Colombo today (Category: Breaking News)
The President of Iran was on Sunday night feared dead after the helicopter he was travelling in crashed in a mountainous region. The lives of Ebrahim Raisi and Hossein Amirabdollahian, his foreign minister, were “at risk”, an Iranian official said during a large search and rescue mission. Ahmad Vahidi, the Iranian interior minister, blamed the crash, […]
- US and EU consider new sanctions against Iran (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran confirms death of President and Foreign Minister in helicopter crash (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka saddened over the death or Iran’s President, FM (Category: Breaking News)
- Argentina seeks Sri Lanka’s help to arrest Iran’s Interior Minister (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) this week praised Sri Lanka for the progress it has made in implementing economic reforms, despite the difficulties faced by the public.The post IMF praises Sri Lanka’s economic progress amid challenges appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News
- Monetary Reserves (Category: Business)
- Top Marks (Category: Business)
- IMF says Sri Lanka is doing well (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF mission concludes visit to Sri Lanka, expresses satisfaction on economic progress (Category: Breaking News)
Singapore's long-serving Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is stepping down, marking the end of a political era for the island nation.The post End of Lee era for Singapore as Prime Minister steps down appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Lawrence Wong sworn in as Singapore’s first new prime minister in 20 years (Category: Breaking News)
- Lawrence Wong takes oaths as Singapore’s new Prime Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- End of Lee era for Singapore as PM steps down (Category: Breaking News)
- Singapore’s Lee Hsien Loong says he will step down as early as next year (Category: Breaking News)
One of Europe’s most notorious people-smugglers has been arrested in Iraq following a BBC investigation. Barzan Majeed was arrested in Iraqi Kurdistan on Sunday morning, a senior government official said. For several years, he and his gang were heavily involved in the people-smuggling trade – in boats and lorries – across the English Channel. The […]
- One dead as London-Singapore flight hit by turbulence (Category: Breaking News)
- Switzerland’s Nemo wins Eurovision 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Fourteen killed and dozens injured after Mumbai billboard collapse (Category: Breaking News)
- Gunmen storm Ecuador television studio live on air (Category: Breaking News)
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to replace his long-standing ally Sergei Shoigu as defence minister, the Kremlin has announced. The 68-year-old has been in the role since 2012 and is to be appointed the head of Russia’s Security Council. Papers published by the upper chamber of the Russian parliament said Shoigu will be replaced […]
- Trump lawyer clashes with Michael Cohen in hush-money trial (Category: Breaking News)
- Have Trump prosecutors made their case at hush-money trial? (Category: Breaking News)
- 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)
[…]The post Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? – Part III appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- At least 49 civilians, 15 soldiers killed in northeast Mali attacks – interim government (Category: Breaking News)
- Another Sri Lanka Army contingent heads to Mali (Category: Breaking News)
- Four Sri Lankan peacekeepers injured in IED attack in Mali: UN (Category: Breaking News)
- Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? – Part II (Category: Breaking News)
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- Growth rate of Sri Lanka’s economy will be increased up to 3% by 2025 – President (Category: Breaking News)
- President proposes establishing Int l University on Climate Change in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Government focuses on promoting ‘Health Tourism’ (Category: Breaking News)
- President seeks ADB support to set up International University on Climate Change in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Modi’s Wolf Worrier Diplomacy Opens A Window For China In South Asia appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Rise Of Ultranationalism & Elections, Tamil Nationalism & Resurrection Of LTTE Ideology In Sri L... (Category: Breaking News)
- Undemocratic Rule Of Modi’s India Is A Security Threat To South Asia (Category: Breaking News)
- Postponing Elections & Inviting The Dragon: Sri Lankan President’s China Tilt (Category: Breaking News)
- Destination Delhi: Roving President’s Next Port Of Call (Category: Breaking News)
Israel has told tens of thousands more Palestinians to leave Rafah, as it intensifies military operations in southern Gaza. Flyers dropped from the air and posts on social media told residents in the city’s eastern districts to go to al-Mawasi – a narrow coastal area which Israel calls an “expanded humanitarian zone”. Parts of Rafah […]
- Implement SC order on accessibility! (Category: Business)
- Israeli operation leaves Rafah’s hospitals overwhelmed (Category: Breaking News)
- Turkey halts trade with Israel over ‘humanitarian tragedy’ in Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- Is Speaker’s announcement consistent with SC determination? (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)
Addressing the Parliament of Sri Lanka today (May 09), President Ranil Wickremesinghe provided a comprehensive overview of the country's economic journey over the past two years.The post Sri Lanka President highlights economic progress and future challenges appeared first on Sri Lanka News
- Sri Lanka and India reach agreements on Renewable Energy, Animal Husbandry, and more (Category: Breaking News)
- President delivers special statement in parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President invited all to join hands to build a prosperous Sri Lanka by 2048 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe meets Singapore President Halimah Yacob (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post From Israel To Sri Lanka: The Political Power Of The Defense agenda appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Planning For A Year Of Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Black & White; No Shades? (Category: Breaking News)
- Electing A New Parliament & Ending The Old Presidency (Category: Breaking News)
- An Open Missive To AKD & NPP (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lankan Government says there were no concerns raised over the recent visit by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs adheres strictly to international rules and regulations in its interactions with foreign countries. “we’re actively seeking to attract more investors, as demonstrated by the successful […]
- Memorial service held in Colombo for French Ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
- Russia and Sri Lanka discuss issue related to Sri Lankans in Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
- Rescued Sri Lankans from Myanmar to be repatriated to Sri Lanka via Bangkok (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka saddened over the death or Iran’s President, FM (Category: Breaking News)
by Dr Upul Wijayawardhana “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” This is very sound advice to be followed at this time of distress in Sri Lanka, as there are many things that are broken and need fixing urgently. Some may say our ruling politicians are not smart enough to grasp the validity of such […]
- Visa scandal exposed after airport chaos (Category: Breaking News)
- A new online visa system in place now (Category: Breaking News)
- Visa controversy: SJB alleges Tiran Alles misled Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Gota leaves Singapore after fleeing protesters at home (Category: Breaking News)
Lankan citizen for speaking against Visa issuance takeover appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaki...
- Youth who caused disturbance at BIA summoned by police (Category: Breaking News)
- Lankan with fake papers remanded (Category: Breaking News)
- Police grill man who protested at BIA over visa issue (Category: Breaking News)
- Visa muddle (Category: Breaking News)
Tiran Alles vows action on BIA disturbance, clarifies visa charges appeared first on Sri Lanka News ...
- Action against man who caused disturbance at BIA visa counters and officers who recorded incident (Category: Breaking News)
- Tiran insists Cabinet fully aware of decision on e-visa (Category: Breaking News)
- Visa muddle (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet okays special visas for Colombo Port City (Category: Breaking News)
Israel’s government has moved to shut down the operations of the Al Jazeera television network in the country, branding it a mouthpiece for Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the cabinet agreed to the closure while the war in Gaza is ongoing. Police raided the Qatari broadcaster’s office at the Ambassador hotel in Jerusalem on […]
- Israeli government says it will block Al Jazeera from broadcasting (Category: Breaking News)
- Joe Biden expects Iran to attack Israel ‘sooner than later’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Fears for Gazans as aid groups halt work over deadly Israeli strike (Category: Breaking News)
- Turkey halts trade with Israel over ‘humanitarian tragedy’ in Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Foreign Debt Restructuring: Too Late & Too Short To Get Out Of The Debt Trap appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Child’s Guide To Debt Restructuring: Not A Cakewalk But A Task Entailing Hard Work (Category: Breaking News)
- Child’s Guide To Ranilnomics: Proposed Debt Restructuring Will Pose More Issues Than Answers (Category: Breaking News)
- Has The Economy Been Assassinated & If So, Who Were The Assassins? (Category: Breaking News)
- Bankrupt Sri Lanka Celebrated Independence, But Now It Is Back To Hard Economic Realities (Category: Breaking News)
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- US and Sri Lanka discuss agriculture modernization efforts (Category: Breaking News)
- Top U.S. State Dept. official visits Sri Lanka to strengthen agricultural ties, food security (Category: Breaking News)
- U.S. Under Secretary pledges support for Sri Lanka s dairy modernization efforts (Category: Breaking News)
- President offers land to Ambewela Farm to feed dairy cows (Category: Breaking News)
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- 03/12/2010 14:45 INDIA – CHINA – SRI LANKA Chinese aid to Sri Lanka could lead to conflict (AsiaNe (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka: Chinese companies begin road extension work in Jaffna (Category: Breaking News)
- Rock slows Sri Lanka port project (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka pins hopes on China-funded port (Category: Breaking News)
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- 12th Leopard death reported from Matale (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? – Part II appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? – Part III (Category: Breaking News)
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