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[…]The post Is Trump Likely To Be The Next American President? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Trump-Ramasamy Ticket GOP’s Best Bet In 2024; US Events Will Affect The Whole World (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump Checks-Out Of His Job (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump Checks-Out Of His Job (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump Checks-Out Of His Job (Category: Breaking News)
by Rajan Philips The Election Commission of India has set a staggering 44-day timetable for the country’s 18th Lok Sabha elections, between April 19 and June 1, with the results declared on June 4. There will be seven phases of voting – on April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, […]
- India’s Election Timetable & Sri Lanka’s Deadlock Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Middle East on Edge, India’s Vote Marathon, and Lanka’s Long Election Eve (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian Politics: Modi Set For Hat Trick At Home; Caught In Dirty Tricks Abroad (Category: Breaking News)
- Indo-Lanka relations:Shared challenges and ‘Quad’ strategies (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post India’s Election Timetable & Sri Lanka’s Deadlock Elections appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The New Kurukshetra: BJP & Opposition Alliances For The 2024 Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Timetable set for India’s national election, deadlock elections loom in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian Politics: Modi Set For Hat Trick At Home; Caught In Dirty Tricks Abroad (Category: Breaking News)
- Elections Season & JVP/SJB Options (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe underscored a concerning trend in the healthcare sector of Sri Lanka: the significant emigration rate among trained medical professionals. He noted that approximately 30 to 40 out of every 100 doctors or nurses trained in the country opt to leave, a circumstance deemed unfavourable for the nation.
[…]The post Economic Realities & Political Promises appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- IMF’s Prescription: Panacea Or Palliative? (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF, ATA & RW’s Consolidation (Category: Breaking News)
- A führer In The Making (Category: Breaking News)
- Restructuring The Economy: A Stock Take (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Mr. President, You Plan To Rapidly Transform The Country Into An Export Economy By Passing Two New Laws In April 2024? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- A Child’s Guide To Prema-Chandra Athukorala Chinthana On Import Substitution (Category: Breaking News)
- Is Post-Crisis Essential Reforms Being Effectively Progressed? If Not What Is The Way Forward? (Category: Breaking News)
- Some Suggestions To Assist In Sri Lanka Striving To Achieve A Primary Balance (Category: Breaking News)
- Citizens Need A Snow White To Prod The Dwarfs In Governance & Society! (Category: Breaking News)
After constructive discussions in Colombo, IMF Senior Mission Chief Peter Breuer and Deputy Mission Chief Ms. Katsiaryna Svirydzenka issued the following statement: “The IMF team reached staff-level agreement with the Sri Lankan authorities on the second review under the economic reform program supported by a 4-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement and concluded the 2024 […]
- Govt. ponders domestic debt optimisation operation (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF team gives prognosis for Lanka at conclusion of nearly two-week visit (Category: Breaking News)
- 93 percent jump in tax collection in first half of this year (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF and Sri Lanka reaches staff-level agreement following second review (Category: Breaking News)
… corruption cited as one of the three issues faced by the country Japanese Ambassador Hideaki Mizukoshi Thursday (21) urged Sri Lanka to turn the continuing economic, political and social crisis into an opportunity to achieve success. The Ambassador said that the country should take advantage of the continuing external pressure to adopt reforms, build-up […]
- Japan funds UNDP-led anti-corruption initiative, pledges about one million USD (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese Ambassador assures Japan’s support for Sri Lanka’s Economic development efforts (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan ready to support debt restructuring – Japanese Ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
- An appeal to Japan (Category: Breaking News)
The Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. MIZUKOSHI Hideaki, expressed Japan’s support for the current program aimed at rebuilding the Sri Lankan economy.The post Japanese Ambassador assures Japan’s support for Sri Lanka’s Economic development efforts appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Japanese envoy commends Sri Lanka s anti-corruption initiatives, assures support (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan will support Sri Lanka’s economic development efforts – Japanese Ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan ready to support debt restructuring – Japanese Ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan to support Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring negotiations (Category: Breaking News)
The Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Mizukoshi Hideaki has expressed Japan s support for the current program aimed at rebuilding the Sri Lankan economy.
The Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka MIZUKOSHI Hideaki, expressed Japan’s support for the current program aimed at rebuilding the Sri Lankan economy. Drawing parallels between Japan’s historical journey and Sri Lanka’s current economic challenges, the Ambassador highlighted Japan’s resilience
- Japan pledges continued assistance (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese Ambassador assures Japan’s support for Sri Lanka’s Economic development efforts (Category: Breaking News)
- JAPANESE ENVOY AKASHI WELCOMES SRI LANKA’S DEVELOPMENT (Category: Breaking News)
- Rural students benefit from Japanese benevolence (Category: Breaking News)
Following productive discussions, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Sri Lankan authorities have achieved a staff-level agreement on economic policies, marking a significant step in concluding the second review of the 4-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF)-supported program and the 2024 Article IV Consultation. This was stated by Mr. Peter Breuer, IMF Senior Mission Chief during […]
- IMF reaches staff-level agreement on Sri Lanka’s second review (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF reaches staff-level agreement on first review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility arrangem... (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF reaches staff-level agreement on Second Review of Sri Lanka’s EFF (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka on second review (Category: Breaking News)
Alhambra Hotels commemorates five decades of unwavering dedication to hospitality excellence today. What began as a visionary endeavor by founding Chairman Mr. Jabir A. Cader, a prominent businessman, has evolved into a cornerstone of Colombo’s hospitality landscape. Originally envisioned as a modern cinema, the venture transformed with the changing tides, capitalizing on the burgeoning tour...
- President appeals to public not to back another ‘Aragalaya’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Adrian Zecha : The Trailblazing Innovator Continuing to Redefine Luxury Travel (Category: Breaking News)
- Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo welcomes Nazoomi Azhar as its new General Manager (Category: Breaking News)
- Cricketer Lahiru Thirimanna injured in accident (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reached a staff-level agreement with the Sri Lankan authorities on the second review under the economic reform program supported by a 4-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement. The EFF arrangement was approved by the IMF Executive Board for a total amount of SDR 2.3 billion (about US$3 billion) on March […]
- IMF delegation to visit Colombo next week (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF commends Sri Lanka’s economic reforms endeavors (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF and Sri Lanka discuss next steps to finalize 2nd Review (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF remains very hopeful on Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Japan, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have joined hands to protect Sri Lankans from human trafficking. With USD 2.6 Million funding support from the Government of Japan, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), and the International Labour Organization (ILO) launched 12-month “UPLIFT” project. The initiative will contr...
- IOM works with Japan and ILO to assist repatriated Sri Lankan migrant workers (Category: Breaking News)
- Eight Sri Lankans trafficked to cyber scamming in Myanmar repatriated (Category: Breaking News)
- IOM helps Sri Lanka strengthen border governance (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka upgraded to Tier 2 in human trafficking report (Category: Breaking News)
By Rathindra Kuruwita Approximately 15 million birds migrate to Sri Lanka from 30 countries every year, Prof. Sampath S. Seneviratne, of the Department of Zoology and Environment Sciences – University of Colombo says. One of the primary entry points for these migratory birds was the Mannar islands, he said, expressing concern over the proposed Adani […]
- Environmentalists in Mannar see proposed Adani wind turbines as latest disaster (Category: Breaking News)
- Mannar environmentalists demand end to wind power & ilmenite projects there (Category: Breaking News)
- Environmentalists threaten legal action against Mannar wind power project (Category: Breaking News)
- Concerns raised over Adani Group’s engagement in wind power project (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Gender Equality, Empowerment Of Women & The JVP: Capitalism & Empowerment Of Women appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Gender Equality & Empowerment Of Women & The JVP; Lessons From The JVP’s Evolution (Category: Breaking News)
- Gender Equality, Empowerment Of Women & The JVP (Category: Breaking News)
- The Fight For Women’s Empowerment In An Era Of Conflict & Multifaceted Crises (Category: Breaking News)
- Beneath The Skin Deep Liberalism Lies Cancerous Caste Prejudices (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team has reached a staff-level agreement with the Sri Lankan authorities on the second review under the economic reform program supported by a 4-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement and concluded the 2024 Article IV Consultation discussions.The post IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka on second review appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka...
- Sri Lanka reaches IMF staff-level agreement on first review (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF reaches staff-level agreement on first review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility arrangem... (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF reaches staff-level agreement on Sri Lanka’s second review (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF and Sri Lankan Authorities Reach Staff-Level Agreement on Economic Policies (Category: Breaking News)
Global investors and Sri Lankan officials expect to start negotiations aimed at restructuring $12 billion in defaulted global bonds next week, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.The post Sri Lanka to start restructuring talks with investors next week, Bloomberg News reports appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Global investors and Sri Lanka officials set for second round of Bond Restructuring talks (Category: Breaking News)
- Some Sri Lanka creditors seeking debt restructuring deal without China (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka calls for debt-restructuring proposals from dealer managers (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Expects Major Debt Restructuring Deals as IMF to Review Bailout (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Books & Elections: President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s Claim Of Foreign Conspiracy appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Conspiracy There Was, In Enthroning Gota; Not In Dethroning Him! (Category: Breaking News)
- Prelude To The ‘Long March’ In Tamil Nadu (Category: Breaking News)
- Rise Of Ultranationalism & Elections, Tamil Nationalism & Resurrection Of LTTE Ideology In Sri L... (Category: Breaking News)
- What Is Wrong With The President’s Vision & Mission? (Category: Breaking News)
Global investors and Sri Lankan officials expect to start negotiations aimed at restructuring $12 billion in defaulted global bonds next week, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. A steering committee, comprising of bondholders, will begin talks as they weigh a proposal from the government to rework the overseas debt that has been in default since 2022, […]
- Mathews overlooked Chamari picked in The Hundred draft (Category: Breaking News)
- Nepal batsman Airee smashes six sixes in an over (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan born pioneer of location-tracking technology in King’s honours list (Category: Breaking News)
- Thailand and Sri Lanka to sign FTA in February (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has said it will allow foreign offshore research ships for replenishments at its ports despite a one-year ban on such vessels, a senior official has said after China protested to Colombo for allowing a German survey ship but turning down Beijing’s similar request. This is the first time Sri Lanka has officially admitted […]
- Foreign research vessels: Cabinet to discuss how to handle them (Category: Breaking News)
- German research ship allowed Sri Lanka port call after Chinese-protest led clarification (Category: Breaking News)
- President: No spy ships coming to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese ship visit: Sabry contradicts Defence Ministry (Category: Breaking News)
If Sri Lanka continues to rely on borrowing to address the imbalance between imports and exports, the nation will inevitably confront another economic crisis within a decade, says President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
[…]The post Why The Sri Lankan Rupee Is Appreciating appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Who Are Primarily Responsible For The Economic Disaster, The Politicians Or The People? (Category: Breaking News)
- The Impact Of The Next Election On The Economic Reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka In Dire Straits (Category: Breaking News)
- Journey Through The Rotten Bridge For The Reforms Of Government Expenditure (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando By the time President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had arrived in Singapore in the second week of July 2022, a few days after fleeing Sri Lanka, he firmly believed that then Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was the only person capable of restoring the rule of law in the country. In the chapter titled ‘The […]
- US hand in GR’s ouster: Speaker finally confirms allegations (Category: Breaking News)
- Declining power and challenges before SLPP (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposed all-party govt: Prez wins support from unexpected quarters (Category: Breaking News)
- Whose Saviour Is Ranil? And Who Is Being Clever – Ranil Or Gota? (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Inclusion Includes Women appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Human Rights Protection Requires More Inclusive Approach (Category: Breaking News)
- Forge National Unity Based On Inclusion Than Exclusion (Category: Breaking News)
- Non-Consultative Business As Usual Approach Belittles Nation Crises That Cry For Priority (Category: Breaking News)
- Representative Democracy Is To Heed The Voice Of The People (Category: Breaking News)
India and Sri Lanka have failed to reach an agreement on fee payments for RuPay transactions, Live Mint reported. According to Live Mint, India is keen to launch RuPay services in Sri Lanka, which would make it easier for businesses in both countries to benefit from tourists using the RuPay card. However, according to persons […]
- India’s UPI to be launched in Sri Lanka, Mauritius on Monday (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi, Ranil launch ground-breaking digital payment connectivity (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s Unified Payment Interface (UPI) service launched in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi to launch Unified Payment Interface services in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million loan to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka more access to finance and build their resilience to external shocks, such as the economic crisis and climate change. “SMEs play a critical role in Sri Lanka’s economy
- ADB approves $100 million loan to support SMEs in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt-ridden Sri Lanka gets US$350m loan boost from ADB (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka secures ADB grant to pay paddy farmers (Category: Breaking News)
- Overseas travel ban on Basil temporarily lifted (Category: Breaking News)
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million loan to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka more access to finance and build their resilience to external shocks, such as the economic crisis and climate change.The post ADB approves $100 million loan to support SMEs in Sri Lanka appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- ADB approves USD 100 million loan to support SMEs in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB approves USD 165M loan to provide financing support for Sri Lankan SMEs (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB approves USD 165M loan to provide financing support for Sri Lankan SMEs (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB approves USD 165M loan to provide financing support for Sri Lankan SMEs (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Elections & The Economy appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The President, IMF & System Change (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP & Bird Cage Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- RW, IMF & The Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF’s Prescription: Panacea Or Palliative? (Category: Breaking News)
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