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Prof. Peiris highlights need for ex post facto judicial review By Shamindra Ferdinando Former External Affairs Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris, MP, said that Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena’s refusal to accept that Supreme Court recommendations hadn’t been accommodated in ‘Online Safety Act No 09 of 2024’, would undermine their faith in the committee stage of […]
- Online Safety Act: Opp. to move no-faith motion against Speaker for ignoring SC recommendations (Category: Breaking News)
- HRC finds five sections of new Act inconsistent with SC determination (Category: Breaking News)
- GL urges AG to ensure compliance with SC recommendations before Speaker certifies Online Safety ... (Category: Breaking News)
- CBSL Bill passes muster with SC (Category: Breaking News)
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya spoke to WION’s diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal on the sidelines of Raisina Dialogue 2024 in New Delhi.Balasuriya weighed in on several issues ranging from the India-Lanka relationship, Colombo’s ties with China, tourism, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), and more. While speaking on China, Balasuriya said that “both countries [&...
- Sri Lanka keen on expanding ties with China s Yunnan Province (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘SL should expedite signing FTA with China and expand scope of same instrument with India’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka and ASEAN countries to strengthen relations (Category: Breaking News)
- President implemented best foreign policy of independent Sri Lanka  State Minister (Category: Breaking News)
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- A Tale Of Shifting Sentiments & Political Chess (Category: Breaking News)
- Elitism – A Hidden Downfall Factor (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP’s Visit To India & Learning From India’s Success (Category: Breaking News)
- Protecting Commuters’ Ears & Rights (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lankan government has held the 37th Session of the Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific (APRC) organized by the Food and Agriculture Organisation, yet it appears to be unaware of the challenges faced by local farmers, says the Movement for Land and Agricultural Reform (MONLAR). The APRC was held in Colombo from […]
- FAO delivers 780.1 MT of urea for farmers in poverty stricken districts (Category: Breaking News)
- Smallholder paddy farmers receive Japanese boost (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan provides $ 4.6 million through FAO to boost paddy production in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. dethrones national mammal giant squirrel (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka said on Wednesday it had exported tea worth US$20 million to Iran to partially repay its US$251 million oil debts, with Colombo saying Tehran’s visiting foreign minister had expressed “satisfaction” at the deal.The post Sri Lanka settles US$ 20 million Iranian oil debt with tea appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka repays $20m Iranian oil debt with tea (Category: Breaking News)
- Lankan, Iranian officials discuss how to boost SL tea exports (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran to double tea imports from SL (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka partially repays Iranian oil debt with USD 20 million worth of tea (Category: Breaking News)
Thursday 22nd February, 2024 Government politicians wax eloquent, to the point of queasiness, about their grand plans to develop the education sector and prepare the country for future opportunities and challenges. They claim to be on an ambitious mission to align education with job market requirements, both there and overseas, by modernising the state-run schools, […]
- Second term of schools to end on Friday (Category: Breaking News)
- Dirty politics, and young minds (Category: Breaking News)
- Schools to reopen tomorrow (Category: Breaking News)
- Second phase of school first term commences on Monday (Category: Breaking News)
800 rural schools already closed by Rathindra Kuruwita School dropout rate and absenteeism are on the rise due to the economic crisis and the government burdening parents with expenses borne by the state in the past, says Ceylon Teachers Union (CTU) General Secretary, Joseph Stalin. Stalin told
- ‘COVID continues to be lame excuse for lethargic Education bureaucracy’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Teachers readying for countrywide showdown (Category: Breaking News)
- Stalin raises issue of delays in holding two vital exams (Category: Breaking News)
- Union boss reveals how Education Ministry Secretary violated law to please panjandrums (Category: Breaking News)
A culture-based local solution for Sri Lanka BY Prof Nimal Gunatilleke The Thirty-seventh Session of the UN-FAO Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific (APRC) is being held as a high-level Ministerial in-person event in Colombo, Sri Lanka from 19 – 22 February 2024. This was preceded by the Senior Officers Meeting (SOM) held virtually […]
- Growing challenge of food insecurity and malnutrition in Sri Lanka amidst macroeconomic crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Kaviratne reveals ignominious ratings of the country (Category: Breaking News)
- Poverty, Aswesuma and food security (Category: Breaking News)
- Undernourishment as well as over-nutrition plaguing some of SL’s schoolchildren – minister (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka s inflation is expected to return to the government s 5% target starting from the last two quarters of the year, a Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) official said on Wednesday, as the economy stabilises from a crippling financial crisis.
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is planning to reduce electricity tariff by nearly 20 percent through the new proposals of the CEB which is due to be submitted to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) on Thursday (February 22).The post Ceylon Electricity Board to reduce electricity tariffs by nearly 20 percent appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Sto...
- CEB to submit electricity tariffs reduction proposals to PUCSL today (January 12) (Category: Breaking News)
- CEB to submit electricity tariff reduction proposal to PUCSL today (Category: Breaking News)
- Protest to be held in Colombo calling for 40% decrease in power tariff (Category: Breaking News)
- Power Minister explains how electricity tariffs will be reduced (Category: Breaking News)
In his policy statement during the inauguration of the 5th session of the 9th parliament, President Ranil Wickremesinghe insists that the solution to the economic crisis lies in economic and scientific measures, not political ones. However, he draws inspiration from Confucius and urges citizens
- Bishops urge relief package for poor (Category: Breaking News)
- ACJU echoes Aragalaya demands (Category: Breaking News)
- Pope Francis implores Lankan leaders to listen to the cries of the people (Category: Breaking News)
- Heed people’s call for new political model (Category: Breaking News)
Depts. of Catering and Housekeeping and Admin. account for more than 50% of total employees By Shamindra Ferdinando Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary General of the Parliament G.K.A. Chaminda Kumara Kularatne said that the Parliament was not aware of the basis Chief Government Whip Prasanna Ranatunga, MP, declared that a day’s proceedings cost Rs […]
- New Chief of Staff appointed to Sri Lanka Navy (Category: Breaking News)
- Chaminda Kularatne new Deputy Secy Gen. of Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliamentary sittings cost Rs.10 mn a day, says Chief Govt. Whip (Category: Breaking News)
- Show cause letters served on two male workers of Parliament for allegedly seeking sexual bribes (Category: Breaking News)
Addressing the 37th session of the Asia and Pacific Regional Conference (APRC) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Colombo today (20), President Ranil Wickremesinghe affirmed the government’s dedication to elevating Sri Lanka as a prominent exporter of agricultural produce through rapid agricultural sector transformation. He emphasized the pivotal role […]
- Job slashed at Agriculture Department (Category: Western Australia)
- National Policy proposed to rescue Sri Lanka’s Agriculture from Fertilizer Crisis – Chairman Sec... (Category: Breaking News)
- New apple on supermarket shelves (Category: Western Australia)
- Top priority towards eradicating poverty in North-East (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Feminist Revolt & Masculinity Pitfalls In The Bolshevik Camp: Sri Lanka’s Election Prelude appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- JVP: From Idealism Of Anti-Indianism To Pragmatic Realism(?) (Category: Breaking News)
- Black & White; No Shades? (Category: Breaking News)
- A Government Without The Wickremesinghes & Rajapaksas (Category: Breaking News)
- Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s Accomplishments & Challenges (Category: Breaking News)
Young leaders can be the driving force behind the rebuilding of the nation, Dr. Akihiko Tanaka, President of JICA said during a lecture titled, International Relations under Compound Crises: A Japanese Perspective. He made this remark at the closing session of JICA Chair programme held at the University of Colombo on 16 February 2024. It […]
- JICA chief and President Ranil discuss economic reforms, investment projects (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka keen to resume LRT project soon (Category: Breaking News)
- AGM of United Nations Association of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- JICA President meets with President Wickremesinghe to discuss Economic Reforms and Investment Pr... (Category: Breaking News)
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- Lying About Age Of Protestant Mission Schools: Is Age Quality? (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil’s Presidency & The TNA’s Dilemma (Category: Breaking News)
- Andrew Sujeevan, Anglican Johnian Punished By A Corrupt Theocratic Church (Category: Breaking News)
- A Government Without The Wickremesinghes & Rajapaksas (Category: Breaking News)
Lanka through the recent economic crisis and subsequent reforms. He assured the President, […]
- Kamala Harris' VP win is huge for HBCUs, Tougaloo president says (Category: USA, Mississippi)
- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) assured its unwavering support to both the Government and the people of Sri Lanka during these critical times. Dr. Qu Dongyu, Director General of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), paid a courtesy visit to President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat, Monday, commending the President’s leadership […]
- Modi committed to support Indian origin Tamils in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Students attend Sri Lanka’s Cabinet meeting for the first time (Category: Breaking News)
- President assures solution for North East Tamils (Category: Breaking News)
- Protest staged in parts of Sri Lanka on Independence Day (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe assured a solution to the issues faced by the Tamils in the North and East. He said the Government is diligently addressing challenges one by one and currently, discussions are underway to find solutions for the issues facing the people of the North East. “Simultaneously, we must prepare to advance the nation’s […]
- UN FAO to support Sri Lanka during these critical times (Category: Breaking News)
- Students attend Sri Lanka’s Cabinet meeting for the first time (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi committed to support Indian origin Tamils in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- President to take steps to prevent anarchy (Category: Breaking News)
… draws attention to discrepancy in beneficial interest rates for EPF members By Shamindra Ferdinando Dissident SLPP lawmaker Gevindu Cumaratunga yesterday (18) said that the Wickremesinghe-Rajapaksa government owed an explanation how the Governing Board of the Central Bank had approved a massive salary increase to CBSL employees at a time the country was experiencing developing […]
- MP drops bombshell over EPF discrepancy, demands immediate remedy (Category: Breaking News)
- Gevindu presses PM over EPF matter, discrepancy in interest payments (Category: Breaking News)
- MPs call for abolition of collective agreement (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank salary controversy: MP finds fault with composition of Governing Board (Category: Breaking News)
out of the Rohingya refugee crisis and the general […]
- Maldivian President Muizzu’s pro-China party secures ‘super majority’ in parliamentary polls (Category: Breaking News)
- India bolsters military and economic ties with the US and Europe amidst China’s aggression in In... (Category: Breaking News)
- Committed to India, can create favourable balance of power in Indo-Pacific, says US (Category: Breaking News)
- US fears China may use loans to Sri Lanka for coercive leverage (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is back in the geopolitical spotlight ahead of elections slated for later this year, and former President Maithripala Sirisena says Washington should be paying attention. Outside powers — specifically China — are exerting influence amid what Mr. Sirisena says is a moment of “great instability” for his country, a teardrop-shaped island just off […]
- Independent group yet to inform President on nominees for PM (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala says animals “playing games” and multiplying fast (Category: Breaking News)
- SLFP will not vote but will support elected President (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala Sirisena exposes Nimal Siripala (Category: Breaking News)
come out of the present economic crisis. But […]
- Corporate sector offers policymakers a blueprint for CPC reform (Category: Breaking News)
- Corruption probe: Top CPC official flees abroad (Category: Breaking News)
- Fuel quota system: Tread cautiously (Category: Breaking News)
- State sector appointments and other issues (Category: Breaking News)
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka released the Monetary Policy Report – February 2024 in keeping with the requirements of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, No. 16 of 2023. The content of this Report is mainly based on information that was considered by the Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri […]
- Value Added Tax amendment hits inflation target (Category: Breaking News)
- High interest rates have prevented contraction of economy – CBSL Governor (Category: Breaking News)
- CBSL to maintain ‘dovish monetary policy in view of economic stabilization’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka says annual economic growth expected to turn positive in 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
Projections indicate a deviation of inflation from the target, primarily due to amendments to the Value Added Tax (VAT) introduced in January 2024, before it retraces towards the target from around end 2024, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka said. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka released the Monetary Policy Report – February 2024 in […]
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka further reduces policy interest rates (Category: Breaking News)
- CBSL’s decision to raise policy rates in line with IMF expectations (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka further reduces policy interest rates (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘SL’s inflation reduced to single digit levels in 2023 along with restoration of price stability’ (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's economy is expected to keep growing in 2024 and gradually reach its potential over the medium term, according to the Central Bank's latest report on monetary policy.The post Central Bank of Sri Lanka says annual economic growth expected to turn positive in 2024 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka Central Bank further reduces policy rates (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Central Bank holds policy interest rates at current levels (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Rupee appreciated against U.S. Dollar on April 26, 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Rupee appreciated against U.S. Dollar on April 27, 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
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- Playing Games With Constitutional Reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- Civil Rights Movement appeals to fellow citizens (Category: Breaking News)
- SC On 22A – Part II: Enhancing The Constitution’s Rigidity (Category: Breaking News)
- Abolishing The Executive Presidency – Is Time Running Out? (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka s spike in inflation is expected to be short-lived and will return to the targeted 5% in the medium term, a monetary policy report released by the central bank said on Thursday as the island nation s economy stabilises from a crippling financial crisis.
of Sri Lanka s fuel crisis.
Friday 16th February, 2024 Much is being spoken about educational reforms, these days. President Ranil Wickremesinghe has stressed the need to gear the education system to the much-needed economic transformation the country is seeking to achieve. A former Minister of Education, the President is au fait with global trends in the field of education, and […]
- Accepting applications for admission to NIEs extended (Category: Breaking News)
- Nine students hospitalized after clash at private education institute (Category: Breaking News)
- Edu. Ministry to not issue letters to admit students for intermediate grades in national schools (Category: Breaking News)
- 12 students hospitalised after clash at Ruhuna National College of Education (Category: Breaking News)
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