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India’s ban on the export of onions has driven up prices of the vegetable for Asian buyers, who are scrambling for cheaper alternatives, particularly as New Delhi is unlikely to lift the curbs before general elections next year.The post Asia feels the sting of India’s onion export ban appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- 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 thanked India for the assistance given to overcome the challenges the country faced during the economic crisis. At the invitation of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha of the Indian Parliament Om Birla, a 16-member multiparty delegation led by the Speaker of the Sri Lanka Parliament
- India stands with the people of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Twenty-two Indian fishermen detained in Sri Lankan waters (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs to visit Sri Lanka for talks (Category: Breaking News)
- Role played by overseas Sri Lankan community appreciated (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka said on Wednesday it expects its foreign exchange reserves to rise above $4 billion this month, their highest level since the island nation plunged last year into its worst economic crisis since independence in 1948.The post Sri Lanka sees forex reserves exceeding $4 billion after fresh
- Exclusive: Sri Lanka expects up to $8 billion more in loans, asset restructuring (Category: Breaking News)
- India to allow Sri Lanka to repay debt over 12 years (Category: Breaking News)
- India plans no more funding for Sri Lanka as IMF talks progress (Category: Breaking News)
- Samagi Jana Balawegaya warns against counting foreign loans as part of forex reserves (Category: Breaking News)
Indian VP calls for lenient policy towards poaching Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena has thanked Indian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar for giving Sri Lanka two more years to pay back INR 550 mn loan given at the onset of the economic crisis that was to be paid
- Jaishankar meets GL Peiris in Rwanda; discusses India s support for economic recovery (Category: Breaking News)
- India foreign minister to brief parliamentary panel on Sri Lanka crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian Foreign Secretary calls on Sri Lankan President PM (Category: Breaking News)
- India-Sri Lanka relations expected to be further enhanced in four main areas – Baglay (Category: Breaking News)
The United Nations (UN) recalled the lessons it learnt from the war in Sri Lanka where it was accused of failing to prevent the deaths of thousands of civilians. UNICEF Spokesperson James Elder told reporters in Geneva that he learnt a lot when he was in Sri Lanka in 2007-2008. He recalled that the UN […]
- Indonesia hopes to sign Sri Lanka trade pact next March (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to support UN push to end hostilities in Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- Adani groups seeks capacity enhancement for Sri Lanka wind project (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka again abstains from voting on resolution against Russia (Category: Breaking News)
Former President and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) leader Mahinda Rajapaksa has slammed the tax policies of President and United National Party (UNP) leader Ranil Wickremesinghe. The SLPP is part of Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Government but is expected to contest separately at the next elections. Issuing a statement, Rajapaksa said that around 40 professional associations and […]
- Sri Lanka’s former President says Tax policy will become a major political issue in 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- President orders Police protection for Israelis in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil leading talks to form all-party Government (Category: Breaking News)
- President seeks Sajith’s support to address key issues (Category: Breaking News)
Former President of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapaksa stated that tax policy will become a major political issue in 2024 after the VAT increase in the 2024 budget.The post Sri Lanka’s former President says Tax policy will become a major political issue in 2024 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Mahinda slams Ranil’s tax policies (Category: Breaking News)
- Reducing The Tax Burden (Category: Breaking News)
- CP Chief calls for re-alignment of political forces to thwart Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- SC ruling on economic crisis: Parliament also responsible, says Foreign Minister (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Reducing The Tax Burden appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Tax! Tax!! Tax!!! (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s former President says Tax policy will become a major political issue in 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahinda slams Ranil’s tax policies (Category: Breaking News)
- Child’s Guide To Ranilnomics: Actual Tax Payment Is Not What One Pays Today (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)
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has secured a third term as leader of the Middle East’s most populous nation, officials said, after the counting of votes in the election held between December 10 and 12 was finalised. Sisi won 89.6 percent of the vote, the National Elections Authority said on Monday. Turnout reached an “unprecedented” […]
- Egyptian President seeks to expand bilateral ties with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Egyptian President seeks to expand bilateral ties with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Egyptian President seeks to expand bilateral ties with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Egypt President seeks to further expand bilateral relations with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
In actual fact the foundation for the current economic chaos was laid under the Yahapalana rule when they borrowed as much as USD 12 billion from the international bond market, at high interest rates, with them not even undertaking any developmental works, like the Rajapaksas, or, for that matter, any worthwhile economic activity. We certainly […]
- Readying for the big fight (Category: Breaking News)
- Talks underway with dissident SLPPers: Chief Opp. Whip (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil – A Man With A Soul So Dead (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB asks Mahinda why he protects Ranil if SLPP plans to go it alone at next election (Category: Breaking News)
[An article based on the Keynote Address delivered by Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, recently at the Annual Research Symposium 2023 of the University of Colombo] Introduction Inflation affects every aspect of our lives; it is a force that shapes our purchasing power, influences our financial decisions, and […]
- Nexus between money, exchange rate, money printing and inflation (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘SL’s inflation reduced to single digit levels in 2023 along with restoration of price stability’ (Category: Breaking News)
- High interest rates have prevented contraction of economy – CBSL Governor (Category: Breaking News)
- CB eases monetary conditions by reducing its interest rates (Category: Breaking News)
The Civil Society Initiative on Anti-Corruption Reform for Economic Recovery, comprising Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL), Verité Research, the Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA), Sarvodaya, People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) and the National Peace Council (NPC) (the CSI Core Group) has reiterateed its view that governance and anti-corruption priorities that have be...
- Delays in governance and transparency reforms in Lanka’s IMF bailout programme, says Verité Rese... (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF should oppose restrictions on Freedom of Expression, Civil Society Groups (Category: Breaking News)
- Corruption stifles economic recovery – civil society groups (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt gazettes new anti-corruption bill after IMF deal (Category: Breaking News)
… many face severe difficulties abroad By Shamindra Ferdinando The Sectoral Oversight Committee on State Financial Strategy (aka Committee on Ways and Means), tasked with inquiring into affected sectors, has revealed that since January 1, 2022, at least 1,198 doctors have migrated. Among them were 348 specialists, the committee chaired by MP Patali Champika Ranawaka, the leader […]
- Rohitha Abeygunawardena elected chair of COPE (Category: Breaking News)
- COPF questions Finance Ministry officials why they took 15 weeks to submit Gazette (Category: Breaking News)
- KOREAN JOBS ON THE RISE (Category: Breaking News)
- Issuance of licences: House seeks explanation (Category: Breaking News)
Yemen’s Houthi rebels say they launched a drone attack targeting two cargo vessels in the Red Sea, the latest in a series of assaults that have disrupted maritime trade as freight companies seek to avoid the area. Houthi spokesperson Yahya Sarea on Monday identified the vessels as the MSC Clara and Norwegian-owned Swan Atlantic, and […]
- Yemen’s Houthis warn they will target all Israel-bound ships in Red Sea (Category: Breaking News)
- US forces sink ‘Houthi’ boats in Red Sea after attack on Maersk vessel (Category: Breaking News)
- Yemen’s Houthis damage oil tanker, shoot down US drone (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sails into murky waters in the Red Sea (Category: Breaking News)
A huge explosion at the main oil refinery in Guinea’s capital Conakry has killed at least eight people and wounded dozens, officials say. The explosion blew out the windows of nearby houses in downtown Conakry, and hundreds of residents fled the area, eyewitnesses said. The authorities have ordered schools in the city to close and […]
- Russian court bans ‘LGBT movement’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Seychelles declares state of emergency after huge explosion (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump liable for fraud, judge finds in New York civil case (Category: Breaking News)
- Boeing whistleblower found dead in US (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe has urged all political leaders to exhibit responsibility in their approach to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program.The post Sri Lanka President calls for proposals from opponents of IMF program to rescue country from financial crisis appeared
- 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 Lending In A Recession: Banks Should Do Venture Capital Financing For Startups appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Suspension Of Parate Execution Won’t Do; Establish Bad Bank To Resolve Issue Permanently: Dr. An... (Category: Breaking News)
- Debate Over Profits Of Banks: Who Shares Them Ultimately? – Part II (Category: Breaking News)
- Debate Over Profits Of Banks: Who Shares Them Ultimately? (Category: Breaking News)
- Four Popular Fallacies Relating To Central Banking (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Search For Saviors In Crisis Times appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Child’s Guide To How Ranilnomics Should Be Designed & Implemented (Category: Breaking News)
- What Is The “System Change” We Anticipate? How Can It Be Achieved? (Category: Breaking News)
- Truth Is An Abyss (Category: Breaking News)
- A Child’s Guide To Prema-Chandra Athukorala Chinthana On Import Substitution (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post 2024 Election Year; The Perennial Challenge Of Cleaning The Stables For Sri Lanka! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Can Sri Lanka Come Out Of Its ‘Deer In The Headlights’ Mindset? (Category: Breaking News)
- Keeping The Risen-Up Electorate Awake; An Imperative! (Category: Breaking News)
- Politics & Death Of Sanath Nishantha: Some Sombre Lessons & Reflections (Category: Breaking News)
- Beyond Ousting The Shamed ‘Suhartos’ Of Sri Lanka! (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Citizens Need A Snow White To Prod The Dwarfs In Governance & Society! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Is Post-Crisis Essential Reforms Being Effectively Progressed? If Not What Is The Way Forward? (Category: Breaking News)
- A Postscript To Political Crisis: A Way Out (Category: Breaking News)
- Mr. President, Dawn Of The New Year Is The Time For Reflection & To Redress Citizens Grievances ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Are Providers Of Information Under RTI Cognizant Of Their Obligations? (Category: Breaking News)
By Uditha Devapriya On Tuesday, December 12, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution demanding a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. The United States was one of 10 countries to oppose, the others including Guatemala, Nauru, and Paraguay, and of course Israel. New Zealand, Canada, and Australia were among the 153 countries to vote in favour, […]
- Quandaries for world community from Mid-East tangle (Category: Breaking News)
- Gaza conflict: CP blames Israel (Category: Breaking News)
- UN Security Council to vote Friday on US resolution on Gaza ceasefire (Category: Breaking News)
- Iranian retaliation compounds Mid-East tangle (Category: Breaking News)
By MEERA SRINIVASAN As Sri Lanka tries to rebuild its battered economy after last year’s devastating crisis, the country’s political scene is gradually heating up, in the run up to two national elections scheduled next year — parliamentary and presidential — that will give citizens
- What is Jathika Chinthanaya? (Category: Breaking News)
- AKD: JVP-led NPP will not undermine India’s national security (Category: Breaking News)
- AKD & The JVP-NPP Should Tick All The Boxes To Win, Not Risk A Third Defeat (Category: Breaking News)
- Feminist Revolt & Masculinity Pitfalls In The Bolshevik Camp: Sri Lanka’s Election Prelude (Category: Breaking News)
The main opposition has voiced concerns about the imminent transfer of the burdens arising from corruption, fraud, financial misappropriations, and flawed politics of the Rajapaksas onto the general public, effective January 1 next year. During a press conference at the Opposition Leader’s Office in Colombo on Thursday, SJB MP Mayantha Dissanayake asserted that the recently […]
- A welcome gavel blow (Category: Breaking News)
- Navin Dissanayake appointed Governor of Sabaragamuwa Province (Category: Breaking News)
- Navin Dissanayake to be appointed as a Governor? (Category: Breaking News)
- S.B. Dissanayake says state mechanism is no longer functioning properly (Category: Breaking News)
Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah has died at 86. “With great sadness and sorrow, we – the Kuwaiti people, the Arab and Islamic nations, and the friendly peoples of the world – mourn the late His Highness the emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, who passed away to his Lord […]
- Kuwaiti leader Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed dies aged 86 (Category: Breaking News)
- Kuwaiti leader Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed dies aged 86 (Category: Breaking News)
- Kuwait parliament dissolved by royal decree again (Category: Breaking News)
- Kuwait s new emir Sheikh Mishal sworn in, highlights importance of accountability (Category: Breaking News)
Major General Harendra Peiris of Gajaba Regiment has been appointed the Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Army with effect from today (December16).The post Major General Harendra Peiris appointed as new Army Chief of Staff appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Maj. Gen. Harendra Pieris appointed new Chief of Staff of Army (Category: Breaking News)
- New Chief of Staff appointed to Sri Lanka Army (Category: Breaking News)
- New Chief of Staff appointed to Sri Lanka Army (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Army appoints new Chief of Staff (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post We Must Be More Engaged: Climate Change Effects Are Unlikely To Be Kind! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Interplay Of Climate Change & Water Shortages In Sri Lanka’s Ecosystems (Category: Breaking News)
- The NPP/JVP Document: Reflections On The “Rapid Response” (Category: Breaking News)
- Glyphosate Cannot Be A Cause Of CKDu: Not On This Evidence! (Category: Breaking News)
- Climate Change: A Red Flag For Environmental Security In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
… explains how Parliament enacted harmful laws By Shamindra Ferdinando Veteran lawyer Kalyananda Thiranagama said that the ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peremuna (SLPP) should be held responsible for backing President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s economic strategy meant to privatise the remaining state enterprises. Addressing a public gathering in Colombo, the liberal civil society activist emphasised that ...
- Kanchana’s warning to restrict fuel supplies irrelevant, all imports already disrupted-SJB (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPP defends PTA, calls for probe into ‘terror’ angle (Category: Breaking News)
- GR’s ouster: Speaker urged to name foreign elements (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB alleges bid to derail election process on privilege issue affront to entire electorate (Category: Breaking News)
Saturday 16th December, 2023 The SLPP held its second national convention yesterday in Colombo. It spared no expense in putting on a grand show by bussing people from all parts of the country to the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, the way all political parties do. Speakers thundered, spewing out streams of rhetoric, and held out hope […]
- Mahinda Rajapaksa tasked with selecting SLPP s presidential candidate (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPP convention on Dec. 15 (Category: Breaking News)
- Namal replaces Basil as SLPP National Organiser (Category: Breaking News)
- Godahewa asks SLPP leaders if they have no shame (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's economy grew by 1.6% in the quarter from July to September, official data showed on Friday, as the country claws its way back from its worst financial crisis in more than seven decades following a record fall in foreign exchange reserves.The post Sri Lanka’s economy returns
- Sri Lanka’s economy to shrink by 2% in 2023, Central Bank says (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Economy suffers worst contraction in 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka central bank chief: monetary policy transmission still incomplete (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s economy shrinks 11.8% in second-worst performance (Category: Breaking News)
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