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Months into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it is becoming increasingly clear that the latter’s traumas would not end any time soon. Nor is the invader registering any notable gains from its fatal decision to annex Ukraine by armed means and might. However, it’s abundantly clear that the destabilizing economic consequences for the world from the […]
- A singular triumph for Soft Power (Category: Breaking News)
- What a world! (Category: Breaking News)
- East-West tensions heighten and take on new dimensions (Category: Breaking News)
- As ‘New Cold War’ intensifies, West woos Africa and ASEAN region (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Budget 2023: A Depth Or Dearth appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Domestic Debt Restructuring: Another Time Bomb Clicking Down? (Category: Breaking News)
- Tax! Tax!! Tax!!! (Category: Breaking News)
- Budget 24: High Aspirations Amidst Mounting Challenges But Options Are Limited (Category: Breaking News)
- The Role Of National Defence In A Crisis-Ridden Economy (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s Colombo city is among the world's least expensive cities to live in according to the annual Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) survey.The post Sri Lanka’s Colombo city among world’s least expensive cities to live appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka looks to adventure travel to attract ‘quality’ tourists and help rebuild economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Government going to further relax import restrictions (Category: Breaking News)
- Forbes lists Sri Lanka as one of the 23 best places to travel in 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Over 10.6 million rupees stolen from ATMs in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
People’s Bank recently entered into an agreement with the National Investment Industrial Bank in Russia to facilitate anovel remittance mechanism that enables efficient and convenient fund transfers from Russia to accounts in Sri Lanka. According to this arrangement, beneficiaries in Sri Lanka
- Parliament approves appointment of Sri Lanka’s new HC to Maldives (Category: Breaking News)
- Singer secures 18th consecutive ‘People’s Brand of the Year’ Award at SLIM-KANTAR PEOPLE’S AWARD... (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliament approves appointment of new Foreign Secretary (Category: Breaking News)
- Prime Wins Gold in Land and Property Sector at TAGS Awards 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
The meet between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping in the run-up to the recent Bali summit of the G20 countries has almost overwhelmingly attracted world attention and this is only to be expected, considering the importance to the world of the principal issues in US-China relations. However, of equal importance ought […]
- As ‘New Cold War’ intensifies, West woos Africa and ASEAN region (Category: Breaking News)
- EU pledges $10bn investment in Southeast Asia during ASEAN summit (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka looks to work closer with ASEAN (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to bag yet another ASEAN MoU (Category: Business)
PALM BEACH, Fla. - Donald Trump, the only president impeached twice, launched a campaign to reclaim the Oval Office on Tuesday, two years after voters ousted him and a week after they rejected his hand-picked candidates in several pivotal Senate races.The post Former President Donald Trump launches 2024 presidential campaign appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ON...
- Poli (Sigh): Trump Hurting GOP And His Own Legacy (Category: USA, Indiana)
- Poli (Sigh): Trump Hurting GOP And His Own Legacy (Category: USA, Indiana)
- Donald Trump to contest 2024 presidential polls (Category: Breaking News)
- Banks Works To Refine GOP Agenda After Trump (Category: USA, Indiana)
By MAHADIYA HAMZA ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s tourism revival is facing a challenge in bringing in more high spending foreign visitors due to increasing protests locally while monetary tightening, impacts of Russian invasion into Ukraine, and rising inflation globally.The move is likely to slow the island nation’s recovery from the unprecedented economic crisis as it is […]
- Developing plans and policies without young people is a futile exercise: UNICEF Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Urgent measures needed to halt exodus of skilled personnel (Category: Breaking News)
- UNDP, EU assistance to equip tourism industry for sustainable future (Category: Breaking News)
- OPA panel discussion: The Role of Domestic Aviation in Sri Lanka Tourism (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Lula’s Slender Congressional Majority; Time To Mobilise! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Partnership Between NPP & JVP Must Be Emboldened (Category: Breaking News)
- Social Democracy, The NPP’s Tasks & Global Extremism (Category: Breaking News)
- Next Round: Ranil Versus The JVP (Category: Breaking News)
- Yoruba People & Culture (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe told the Parliament on Thursday (November 10) Sri Lanka won’t have a major issue with food security during next year, hopefully.The post Sri Lanka won’t have a major issue with food security during next year – President appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Climate Colonialism At CoP 28: Carbon Laundering Via Green Bondscams? (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB: Cop who failed to prevent bombings to be made IGP (Category: Breaking News)
- Cop sacked for playing piano while Gotabaya fled (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan stakeholders prepare for COP 27 in Joint Climate Change Dialogues (Category: Breaking News)
Bankrupt Sri Lanka is caught up in a China-US battle. The situation has been further complicated by India, Japan and Australia becoming part of the US-led military alliance meant to counter China. The US-led grouping is hell-bent on enhancing its influence in Colombo as both parties woo lawmakers. Recent declaration by the ruling party that […]
- Acting Canadian HC summoned over sanctions on ex-Presidents, others (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘War crimes’: Not only individuals but also entire fighting divisions ‘blacklisted’ – Foreign Mi... (Category: Breaking News)
- Westminster event declares support for Canadian action against Rajapaksa brothers (Category: Breaking News)
- Geneva challenge: Sabry needs to review ‘case’ anew (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Need To Restrain The Power Of Shadow Finance appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- End Casino Capitalism: Sri Lanka To Join The Global Minimum Tax Agreement (Category: Breaking News)
- Failed Economy: Bribery & Corruption To Maintain Power (Category: Breaking News)
- The Police & Aragalaya Activists In A Time Of Social Upheaval (Category: Breaking News)
- Debterioration Of Nations Social Security & Protection (Category: Breaking News)
Tamil Guardian asks: The UK policy, regarding mainly Sri Lankan Tamils held in Diego Garcia, is likely to remain unchanged. Some of those who reached Diego Garcia, home for the strategic US military base, over a year ago, have already been sent back “voluntarily” to Sri Lanka. They returned in the wake of the UK […]
- Westminster event declares support for Canadian action against Rajapaksa brothers (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka warned of Extraterritorial jurisdiction (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s foreign policy dilemma (Category: Breaking News)
- UK considers imposing sanctions on Gen. Silva, others over ‘war crimes’ (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Indian-Israeli Involvement In Sri Lanka Is A Disaster appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Remembrance Week Marking Persecution Of Sri Lankan Muslims (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Supports US War-Mongers Against Houthis (Category: Breaking News)
- RW-Israel Honeymoon & Political Matchmaking (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Media Miserably Failed To Cover Israeli Genocide In Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
When Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev went to Peking on an official visit in July-August 1958, chairman Mao Zedong chose an unusual venue for one of their meetings―his private swimming pool. “You look after Europe, and leave Asia to us,” Mao told Khrushchev. The Soviet leader, however, was not impressed. “No one has authorised us to […]
- Saved snowy owl to be released (Category: USA, Illinois)
- Baby owl latest youngster at the zoo (Category: USA, South Carolina)
- Decline of burrowing owl in Imperial Valley prompts calls for inquiry (Category: USA, California)
- Snowy owl released after 8-week rehabilitation from car strike (Category: USA, Illinois)
[…]The post Bloodbath In The Politburo appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping & Joe Biden (Category: Breaking News)
- Let’s Have Fun Today (Category: Breaking News)
- The World After Mikhail Gorbachev & Sri Lanka After JR Jayewardene (Category: Breaking News)
- Law & Justice Are At Stake At Mylathmadu & Mathavanai In East (Category: Breaking News)
Former President Maithripala Sirisena said on Sunday that the ongoing crisis in the country had been aggravated by the absence of a friendly foreign policy. Addressing a public rally in Polonnaruwa, Sirise-na said that a friendly foreign policy had existed during his tenure. He added that the decisions made during the last three years had […]
- President suggests non-aligned foreign policy for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith asks President not to ruin SL foreign policy (Category: Breaking News)
- President highlights need for new foreign policies (Category: Breaking News)
- President implemented best foreign policy of independent Sri Lanka  State Minister (Category: Breaking News)
Investors are waiting for directions from budget policies - analysts
- Sri Lanka shares fall on profit taking (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka shares gain over 2-pct in mid-day trade on positive interim budget (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka stocks gain for third straight session led by market heavyweights (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka shares gain over 2-pct in mid-day trade (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post ‘Make The Economy Scream’: Whither The Asian 21st Century? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Beyond The Myth Of TINA To The IMF: The New Development Bank In The Asian 21st Century (Category: Breaking News)
- The Paris Club, Dollar Debt Colonialism & Asia’s New “Donors”: Reforming The International Aid A... (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF, Sri Lanka’s Resource Curse & Privatization Of The Central Bank (Category: Breaking News)
- Channel 4’s Easter Sunday: The IMF Descends Amid An Over The Horizon Operation Staring ‘Sonic-So... (Category: Breaking News)
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Moscow has secured a long-term Credit Line from the Government of the Russian Federation in order to procure fuel to Sri Lanka, the embassy said.The post Sri Lanka secures a long-term Credit Line from Russia to procure fuel appeared first on Sri Lanka News
- Sri Lanka secures long-term credit line from Russia (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka secures long-term credit line from Russia to procure fuel (Category: Breaking News)
- India extends USD 1 Billion Credit Line for Sri Lanka until March 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka s credit line with India extended by $200 million for fuel (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has secured a long-term credit line from the Government of the Russian Federation, the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Moscow said. The Embassy said that on the 17th October 2022, a productive discussion was held with the Russian Government on the possibility of obtaining a long term credit line in order to procure […]
- Sri Lanka secures a long-term Credit Line from Russia to procure fuel (Category: Breaking News)
- Fuel stocks sufficient for only around five days (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka looks to enhance ties with Russia (Category: Breaking News)
- India denies water cannon supplied to Sri Lanka under credit line (Category: Breaking News)
The 11-days that India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar allocated for his recent visit to the United States (US) to attend the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and numerous other multilateral and bilateral events were a sign of the increasing confidence and assertiveness that India is now displaying on the […]
- Crime syndicate venturing into terrorism getting state hospitality in neighboring country: India... (Category: Breaking News)
- Number of Times China Blocked UN from Designating Pakistan-based Militants as ‘Global Terrorists’ (Category: Breaking News)
- India to deliberate on UN reforms, global counter-terrorism during December presidency of UNSC (Category: Breaking News)
- India, Pakistan foreign ministers trade heated barbs on ‘terror’ (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka approved legislation on Tuesday to let companies from oil-producing nations import and sell fuel as it attempts to cope with a steep oil bill that deepened its worst financial crisis in decades.The post Sri Lanka approves law to liberalize petroleum imports appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Price of 92 Octane Petrol increased in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Fuel consumption in Sri Lanka drops 50% in December (Category: Breaking News)
- First two Sinopec fuel shipments to arrive in Sri Lanka in August (Category: Breaking News)
- National Fuel Pass to be introduced today in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Leader of the Pivithuru Hela Uurumaya, MP Udaya Gammanpila, yesterday said that President Ranil Wickremesinghe has given a post of Presidential Adviser on Climate Change to Eric Solheim who had been sacked by the UN for wasting funds. Addressing the media in Colombo, Gammanpila said that so-called peace envoy Solheim has re-emerged as the Presidential […]
- Invite global renewable energy organizations to Sri Lanka  Solheim (Category: Breaking News)
- NP Governor receives assurance from Erik Solheim (Category: Breaking News)
- Norway’s Sri Lanka peace process evaluation presented (Category: Breaking News)
- Global Tamil Forum met with Norwegian politicians in Oslo, Norway on 16 March 2012 (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Putin’s Last Stand appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Russian Presidential Election Results (Category: Breaking News)
- Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping & Joe Biden (Category: Breaking News)
- Ancient Values Influence Behaviour Centuries Later (Category: Breaking News)
- The Ugly New Face Of Terrorism (Category: Breaking News)
By D S KANG Liberals the world over have expressed serious concern about Giorgia Maloni’s seismic victory in the Italian elections, her expected elevation as the first far-right PM of the country since World War Two and its long-term implications for Italy as well as the rest of Europe. The far-right ideologies blended with neo-fascism […]
- What Meloni’s triumph could mean for Europe (Category: Breaking News)
- Shifting Focus (Category: Business)
- Curtain rising on heightening ‘global disorder’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Western Discontents, India’s Long Election and Sri Lankan Anniversaries (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post IMF Must Become More Than Just A Debt Collector For Private Creditors appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Hedge funds holding up vital debt relief for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Some creditors want to restructure Sri Lanka’s debt without China (Category: Breaking News)
- The Paris Club, Dollar Debt Colonialism & Asia’s New “Donors”: Reforming The International Aid A... (Category: Breaking News)
- China holds key to Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring to ease economic crisis (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post How We Came To This Pass: A Quest For Scapegoats appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- How We Came To This Pass – The Aragalaya Challenge (Category: Breaking News)
- How We Came To This Pass – On The “Non-Rule Of Law System” (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Challenges: Economic Recovery & Political Devolution – IV (Category: Breaking News)
- How We Came To This Pass – Waiting On IMF (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka today confirmed reports that it will not accept the MIR Russian card payment system. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said that due to US sanctions on the MIR payment system, as confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Sri Lanka, the CBSL is not in a position to consider favorably, […]
- Air France and KLM to resume flights to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Channel 4 video on Sri Lanka not removed as claimed by Namal (Category: Breaking News)
- Fuel shipments scheduled to begin arriving from Friday (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka repatriates 19 Indian fishermen (Category: Breaking News)
A Colombo-based human rights groups has called on the Sri Lankan government to do more and take responsibility for seven of its citizens who said they were captured and tortured by Russians in eastern Ukraine.The post Sri Lanka urged to do more for citizens freed after Russian ‘torture’ appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Horrific details about 07 Sri Lankans captured by Russian soldiers revealed (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka seeks details on medical students ‘rescued from Russian captivity’ in Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan students held by Russian forces in Kharkiv region rescued – Ukrainian President (Category: Breaking News)
- Horrific details about captivity of 7 Sri Lankans by Russian soldiers revealed (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka tourism is yet to see large foreign visitors after political crisis ended.
- IPO To Raise Rs. 400 mn (Category: Breaking News)
- Apparel producers decry 400% off-peak electricty price hike (Category: Breaking News)
- US$ 400 m India-SL energy transaction in the pipeline (Category: Business)
- $ 400 m IMF lifeline for struggling Sri Lanka (Category: Business)
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