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India’s Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar has urged all Indians to visit Sri Lanka, emphasising the strong ties between the two nations.The post ‘The next time you want to take a holiday, go to Sri Lanka’ – Jaishankar to Indians appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Sri Lanka had failed to attract substantial foreign investment in the mining industry during the last 50 years mainly due to the high sovereign risks associated with Sri Lanka, Chirantha Weerawardena, a mining engineer, said during a seminar, titled ‘Blueprint for Developing a Sustainable Sri Lankan Mining Industry by Attracting Foreign Investment,’ organised by the […]
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)’s Partnership for Accelerating Results in Trade, National Expenditure, and Revenue (PARTNER) activity, with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC), have completed an on-the-job coaching programme for 50 Development Officers (DOs) attached to the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB), said a release from the CCC. At an […]
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Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha has said India and Sri Lanka are natural partners and their interests in matters of security or development are intertwined and interlinked. “The huge potential our partnership holds and the tangible impact it can have on the lives of the common people drives me to work harder to further deepen […]
by Lasanda Kurukulasuriya Sri Lanka’s remarks at the meetings of the 19th Summit of the Non Aligned Movement in Uganda, must surely have had observers of international relations, especially relating to West Asia, scratching their heads. President Ranil Wickemesinghe in Kampala on Friday (19 Jan.) said he welcomed the fact that the 19th Summit gave […]
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ECONOMYNEXT –President Ranil Wickremesinghe has invited political party leaders in Parliament to discuss the IMF agreement implementation with the fund’s Managing Director. “I am willing to extend an invitation to the Managing Director of the IMF to participate in a collective dialogue here. Let us collaboratively explore different perspectives and propose modifications if deemed beneficial,...
The Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, attended an event of Indian Oil s subsidiary in Sri Lanka, Lanka IOC (Indian Oil Corporation), on Saturday to extend the Group term assurance plan through LIC Lanka.
UP Warriorz have brought in Chamari Athapaththu as replacement for Lauren Bell, who has withdrawn from the upcoming edition of the Women’s Premier league (WPL). Athapaththu has been signed for her base price of INR 30 lakh (US$36,000 approx.). ESPNcricinfo has learned that Bell informed the Warriorz set-up recently that she wanted to focus on preparing for the […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe extended an invitation to all political party leaders in the Parliament to engage in discussions with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the implementation of the agreement with the IMF. Emphasizing the importance of unity in leading the country to success, he reiterated that withdrawing from the agreement […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has urged all political parties to formulate a comprehensive plan for rebuilding the country, especially when gearing up for the elections.
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The United States remains concerned about the potential impact of Sri Lanka’s Online Safety Bill, which passed without incorporating important input from key stakeholders, the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung said. She noted that input from key stakeholders including civil society and tech companies who say that this legislation threatens freedom of expression, […]
The United States government on Thursday (January 25) expressed its concern over the controversial Online Safety Bill passed by Parliament of Sri Lanka on Wednesday (January 24).The post United States expresses concern over Sri Lanka’s Online Safety Bill appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, addressing the 30th Annual General Meeting of the Lanka Confectionary Manufacturers Association (LCMA) yesterday (24) at Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo emphasized the potential for Sri Lanka to become a global player in the confectionery industry. He encouraged Sri Lankan confectioners to expand their horizons and tap into international markets. The President emphasi...
By Rathindra Kuruwita Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) neededs to change as the world had transformed with the advent of new technologies, Dr. Harsha Aturupane, World Bank’s lead economist and programme leader for human development for Sri Lanka and the Maldives, said in a televised interview recently. Dr. Athurupane said complex and advanced […]
A repressive new internet law that Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe is trying to rush through Parliament this week would create broad and vague new speech-related offenses punishable by lengthy prison terms, Human Rights Watch’s (HRC) Meenakshi Ganguly has said in a statement. The law would seriously threaten the right to freedom of expression as […]
Sri Lanka's lawmakers are set to vote on a social media regulation bill on Wednesday which opposition politicians and activists allege will muzzle free speech.The post Sri Lanka votes on new law to regulate online content appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
The Asia Internet Coalition (AIC) refuted comments made by Public Security Minister Tiran Alles in Parliament of Sri Lanka on Tuesday during the debate on the controversial Online Safety Bill, stressing that the alliance has not been privy to amendments made to the Bill.The post Asia Internet Coalition refutes Public Security Minister’s statement on Online Safety Bill appeared first on ONLAN...
By Meenakshi Ganguly A repressive new internet law that Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe is trying to rush through Parliament this week would create broad and vague new speech-related offenses punishable by lengthy prison terms. The law would seriously threaten the right to freedom of expression as Sri Lanka prepares for parliamentary and presidential elections […]
By Hiran H.Senewiratne Sri Lanka’s inflation could rise to 7 percent in January 2024 due to the VAT increase, the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe warned. Speaking at a special press briefing held yesterday, Dr. Weerasinghe explained that an increase in inflation is likely due to the increase […]
The Asia Internet Coalition (AIC) has warned that the Online Safety Bill could impact foreign direct investment into Sri Lanka’s digital economy. The AIC which represents Meta, Apple, Amazon, X (formerly Twitter), Google, Snap Inc and others said that claims by Public Security Minister Tiran Alles
The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka decided to maintain the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) of the Central Bank at their current levels of 9.00 per cent and 10.00 per cent, respectively. The Board arrived at this decision following a comprehensive assessment of […]
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Mr. Sagala Ratnayaka, the President’s Senior Adviser on National Security and Chief of the Presidential Staff, emphasized today (23) at the Presidential Secretariat that President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s effective economic initiatives have fostered trust in the Sri Lankan economy on the global stage
have fostered trust in the Sri Lankan economy on the global stage. He highlighted the President’s commitment to...
The ICC Team of the Year recognises 11 outstanding individuals who have impressed throughout 2023, be it with the bat, the ball or their all-round exploits. Chamari Athapaththu (c) (Sri Lanka) The veteran Sri Lankan started the year with a Player of the Match performance in Cape Town in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, […]The post World Cup stars dominate ICC Women’s T20I Team of the Yea...
Sagala Ratnayaka, the President s Senior Adviser on National Security and Chief of the Presidential Staff, emphasized today (23 Jan.) at the Presidential Secretariat that President Ranil Wickremesinghe s effective economic initiatives have fostered trust in the Sri Lankan economy on the global