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President Ranil Wickremesinghe embarked on an official visit to Germany early this morning (27). During his absence, the responsibilities of the ministries under his purview have been temporarily entrusted to the respective state ministers. As part of this arrangement, State Minister Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon will serve as the Acting Minister of Defence, State Minister Shehan […]
Minister of State for Tourism Mrs. Diana Gamage at a press conference themed ‘Collective path to a stable country’ at the Presidential Media Centre today (27) announced plans to launch promotional campaigns aimed at attracting 1.5 million foreign tourists to Sri Lanka by the year’s end. She emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring the safety […]
The United States (US) says it is dedicated to safeguarding security in Sri Lanka’s ports and aviation sectors. The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung tweeted saying she met with the Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation Nimal Siripala De Silva today (Wednesday). The Ambassador said that at the meeting they discussed Sri Lanka’s […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says despite early signs of stabilization, full economic recovery in Sri Lanka is not yet assured. Growth momentum remains subdued, with real GDP in the second quarter contracting by 3.1 percent on a year-on-year basis and high-frequency economic indicators continuing to provide mixed signals. Reserve accumulation has also slowed in […]
Sri Lanka is to create cities that never sleep by revising certain regulations in an attempt to boost tourism. Minister of State for Tourism Diana Gamage said that the country has plans to launch promotional campaigns aimed at attracting 1.5 million foreign tourists to Sri Lanka by the end of this year. She emphasized the […]
Some members on the committee of Sri Lanka’s official creditors are pushing to reach a deal to restructure the nation’s debt without the participation of China, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday citing people familiar with the matter. The members want the group of major creditors, including the US, Japan and India, to sign a memorandum […]
Sri Lanka s overall rate of inflation, based on the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) has dropped to 1.3% in the month of September, the Department of Census and Statistics reported.
Former Parliamentarian Mujibur Rahman alleges that the government is working to curtail the democratic rights of the people of the country including the freedom of speech, pretending that it is necessary to stabilize the country and the economy.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe left for Germany early this morning (27) to participate in the Leaders Dialogue session, the inaugural event of the ‘Berlin Global Dialogue.’ This global high-level forum gathers influential decision-makers and leaders from the realms of politics, business and society, alongside young visionaries. At the Dialogue’s commencement, President Wickremesinghe is slated to ...
Sinopec is to operate 200 filling stations in Sri Lanka, the company said after announcing its official entry into Sri Lanka’s dynamic fuel retail market. Sinopec announced its official entry into Sri Lanka’s dynamic fuel retail market at a felicitation event for local distributors held in Colombo. This momentous occasion also marked the commencement of […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission team concluding its visit to Sri Lanka said that despite early signs of stabilization, full economic recovery is not yet assured.The post Despite signs of stabilization, full economic recovery not yet assured – IMF Mission appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
The Colombo High Court on Wednesday (27 Sep.) sentenced five persons to death over charges of transporting a haul of heroin in a fishing vessel in 2019.
The International Monetary Fund s (IMF) Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, Peter Breuer stated that there is no fixed timeline for the disbursement of the second tranche of the IMF s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) to Sri Lanka and that two important things are needed to be satisfied for the matter to be fulfilled.
Eight persons charged with murder were sentenced to death on orders of the Kalutara High Court on Wednesday (27 Sep.).
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission team led by Mr. Peter Breuer and Ms. Katsiaryna Svirydzenka visited Colombo from September 14 to 27, 2023 in order to discuss economic and financial policies to support the approval of the First Review of the program under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement.
The petitions filed against State Minister Sanath Nishantha under charges of contempt of court are due to be heard before the Court of Appeal on 27 October.
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber level advisory for heavy rainfall in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.
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Some members on the committee of Sri Lanka s official creditors are pushing to reach a deal to restructure the nation s debt without the participation of China, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday citing people familiar with the matter.