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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) should urge Sri Lanka’s government to abandon draft legislation that would severely curtail civil society and jeopardize the IMF’s program in the country, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a letter to the IMF that was released on Tuesday (March 12).The post Human Rights Watch urges IMF to oppose laws restricting freedom in Sri Lanka appeared first on ONLANKA - ...
Pakistan’s newly-elected President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday announced that he would not draw any salary during his tenure as part of his bid to help the cash-strapped country face the challenging economic hardship.The post Pakistan’s new president Asif Ali Zardari decides to forgo salary appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) should urge Sri Lanka’s government to abandon draft legislation that would severely curtail civil society and jeopardize the IMF’s program in the country, Human Rights Watch said in a letter to the IMF that was released, Wednesday. The proposed Non-Governmental Organizations (Registration and Supervision) Act is among several recent and […]
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The groundbreaking ceremony for the Business Centre at the Colombo Port City took place yesterday morning with the participation of Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong. The 120,000 sq.ft. Business Center will be completed by the third quarter of 2024 and will consist of many modern facilities. Addressing the gathering, Premier Gunawardena […]
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State Minister of Agriculture Mohan Priyadarshana de Silva during a press briefing themed “Collective Path to a Stable Country” held at the President Media Centre today (12), highlighted the significant efforts being made by the Ministry of Agriculture to bolster the nation’s economy
The Cabinet of Ministers granted approval to the proposal submitted by the President in his office as the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National policies to impose import and export control (Standardization and Quality Control) regulations 2024 under the Import and Export Control Act No. 1 of 1969 by repealing the Import and Export […]
By N Sathiya Moorthy The most disconcerting aspect of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s book, ‘The Conspiracy to Oust Me’, released recently, is not about what the book says or does not say. Instead, it is about the absence of a formal book-launch function, like the one, his chosen Defence Secretary, Gen. Kamal Gunaratne, had organised […]
The National Bureau of Statistics of the Communist Party of China recently released a series of economic data however there is still no data on the youth unemployment rate which is said to be intentional due to the current situation. Currently unemployment among Chinese youth is widespread to maintain stability and avoid risks from domestic […]
Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry has agreed to resign, the chair of the Caribbean group of countries has said, following weeks of mounting pressure and increasing violence in the country. It comes after regional leaders met in Jamaica on Monday to discuss a political transition in Haiti. Mr Henry is currently stranded in Puerto Rico […]
Tuesday 12th March, 2024 Dirty, divisive politics does not spare anything in this country. Even religious institutions are divided along party lines, and some of them are at daggers drawn. Politics has torn many families asunder. Politicians are driven by expediency, and never do the government and the Opposition close ranks for the sake of […]
Peter Breuer, Chief of IMF Mission to Sri Lanka has claimed that the Sri Lankan economy is showing signs of progress. The monetary and fiscal measures like tax increases and particularly the debt moratorium may have resulted in giving some breathing space for the country to recover from the period
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The United States says it continues to monitor legislative developments in Sri Lanka that could challenge its progress on human rights, reconciliation, and civic space. The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung said that the recent Core Group joint statement from the 55th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), and statements made […]
… asks House to rectify fundamental blunder by Shamindra Ferdinando Lawmaker Gevindu Cumaratunga, on behalf of the Uththara Lanka Sabhagaya (ULS), has requested the Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) Dr. Harsha De Silva to propose fundamental change to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act (No 16 of 2023) by including Secretary to the Finance Ministry/Treasury […]
In recent years, Maldives has witnessed a creeping shadow of Chinese influence, casting doubt on the sovereignty and autonomy of this island nation. The recent signing of a defense cooperation agreement between China and the Maldives on 4th March serves as a stark reminder of the dangerous path the Maldives treads, as it inches closer […]
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China’s manufacturing activity declined for the fifth consecutive month in February, with the fall attributed to disruptions surrounding the Lunar New Year holiday, but analysts anticipate a moderate pickup in the months ahead despite structural frailties still looming large. The official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) fell to 49.1 in February from 49.2 a month […]
by Rajan Philips The economy is the base; everything else is superstructure. That is the old Marxian concept, simply put. The base ultimately determines what goes on in the superstructure, which includes among other things the state and its institutions, as well as their processes and functions
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During the meeting between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the IMF team at the Finance Ministry yesterday (07), Peter Breuer, the Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, delivered encouraging remarks. Breuer emphasized that the IMF program is exhibiting promising signs of efficacy, translating into tangible outcomes. He commended the authorities for their unwavering commitment to the program’s impl...
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