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High-ranking officials from around the world gathered in Saint Petersburg for the 12th International Meeting on Security Matters from April 22nd to 25th, 2024.The post 12th International Meeting on Security Matters: High-Ranking officials convenes in Saint Petersburg appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka holds 12th Asia-Oceania Regional Meeting and Port Forum (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to host the 12th International Meeting of Association of Ports and Harbours (Category: Breaking News)
- 12th Leopard death reported from Matale (Category: Breaking News)
- 12th Leopard death reported from Matale (Category: Breaking News)
President of Iran, Dr. Ebrahim Raisi, arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday morning (April 24) for a one-day visit.The post Iranian President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi arrives in Sri Lanka appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Iranian President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Iranian President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Iranian President arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran offers knowledge, expertise for Sri Lanka s development and progress (Category: Breaking News)
AirAsia Consulting is planning further engagement with the International Finance Corp (IFC) which is mandated to advise the Sri Lanka Government on the divestiture of SriLankan Airlines Ltd (SAL). The consultancy was responding to news report on AirAsia being among six bidders for Sri Lanka’s state-run carrier SriLankan Airlines since the island nation was looking […]
- AirAsia and FitsAir among bidders for Sri Lanka’s national carrier (Category: Breaking News)
- AirAsia and FitsAir among bidders for SriLankan Airlines (Category: Breaking News)
- Indigo commences direct flights between Mumbai-Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Church puts faith in God to ensure justice over Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
The government’s revenue had exceeded the target for the first quarter of 2024 had by 6 percent, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said on Monday. The State Mionister said the government expcted a revenue collection of Rs 4,106 billion in 2024 and wanted the state revenue to be at least 14 percent of the […]
- Inland Revenue Dept. earns revenue of 105% exceeding expected targets (Category: Breaking News)
- Liquor consumption increases; Excise revenue decreases (Category: Breaking News)
- Customs revenue exceeds Rs. 109 billion in October (Category: Breaking News)
- Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill gazetted (Category: Breaking News)
by Geewananda Gunawardana, Ph.D. Part one of this article appeared yesterday (22 April 2024) The border area between Nepal and India known as the Tarai was a no-man’s land, particularly avoided by Europeans due to risk of catching ‘Tarai fever,’ and only frequented by a few aboriginal people and hunting parties. On a hunting trip, […]
- Sri Lanka: Tissamaharama Tamil Brahmi inscription missing (Category: Breaking News)
- The Stony Temples Ridi Vihara And Aluvihara (Category: Breaking News)
- PM Modi places India as nodal point for preserving Buddhism (Category: Breaking News)
- The most prominent sovereign of the Chola dynasty - India's Big Temple marks 1,000th birthday (Category: Breaking News)
The stock market serves as a nexus where millions of buyers and sellers converge to engage in transactions. At its core, each transaction represents an agreement between a buyer and a seller, with the central element being the price. This price is not static; it fluctuates continuously, reflecting the equilibrium between supply and demand. The […]
- Should you invest in the stock market now? (Category: Breaking News)
- Insider trading: Good, bad or ugly? (Category: Business)
- Real potential of the Colombo stock market (Category: Business)
- MBSL expands investment management services on a regional level (Category: Business)
A Chinese Communist Party delegation including the Deputy Minister of the Department of the International Affairs of the Chinese Communist Party had talks with National Peoples’ Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The Chinese delegation consisted of Sun Haiyan, Deputy Minister of the Department of International Affairs of the Communist Party of China and member […]
- Chinese Communist Party delegation meets Anura Kumara (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP says world has changed and so has it (Category: Breaking News)
- Anura insists visit to India will not change party policy (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF tells NPP it was unaware of all-party meeting (Category: Breaking News)
Iran and Sri Lanka are to sign five Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) during Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s visit to Colombo. Raisi, is set to visit Sri Lanka, Wednesday, in response to a special invitation extended by President Ranil Wickremasinghe, marking the first visit of an Iranian President to Sri Lanka since former President Dr. Mahmoud […]
- Tight security during Iranian President’s visit to Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran’s President to visit Sri Lanka and launch several water projects (Category: Breaking News)
- Iranian President to inaugurate ‘Uma Oya’ project during Sri Lanka visit (Category: Breaking News)
- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
A delegation, led by Sun Haiyan, Deputy Minister of the Department of International Affairs of the Chinese Communist Party, met with National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the JVP head office this morning (April 23).The post Chinese Communist Party delegation meets Anura Kumara appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Anura Kumara meets India’s Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese Ambassador meets NPP Leader to discuss Economic and Political issues in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Anura Kumar meets India’s National Security Advisor (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP requests confirmation from SJB for proposed debate (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Justice Does Not Require A Mandate But A New Government appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- A Warning To Be Heeded (Category: Breaking News)
- Accountability Issues & Human Rights Cannot Be Glossed Over (Category: Breaking News)
- Time For Truth Come Out (Category: Breaking News)
- Government Needs To Commit To More Than Commissions (Category: Breaking News)
Amb. Chung stresses importance of facing Indo-Pacific security challenges A five-day training exercise, Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) involving the US Navy, and the US Marine Corps began in Trincomalee yesterday (22). The US Embassy said that the exercise would involve US Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team (FAST) and a US Marine Corps unit specialized […]
- CARAT 2023- Sri Lanka-US bilateral exercise concludes, strengthening maritime cooperation (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka and US to conduct Naval exercises in Trinco (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka and US militaries to commence joint training exercise on Jan. 19 (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka and US militaries commence CARAT/MAREX Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
WUSC (World University Service of Canada) held its first entrepreneurial ecosystem convening and knowledge sharing events on 27 February 2024 in Colombo and 14 March in Jaffna, under its newest project GRIT – Growth, Resilience, Investment and Training, a Gender-Responsive Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development Project in the North of Sri Lanka, said a press release. The […]
- Canada and Sri Lanka sign MoU to implement a Volunteer Cooperation programme (Category: Breaking News)
- Mobile interactive space on ‘Journey of Transformation and Women’s Empowerment’ launched (Category: Breaking News)
- FCCISL to host ‘Entrepreneur of the Year Award’ for 17th consecutive year (Category: Business)
- Canada to contribute towards sustainable economic growth in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Authorities have evacuated 110,000 people from their homes in Guangdong, as days of heavy rain caused massive flooding in China’s most populous province. Four people have died so far, while 10 have gone missing, according to state media. Footage on state media and online show large swathes of land inundated by the floods and rescuers […]
- Implement SC order on accessibility! (Category: Business)
- Water’s Edge to be given back to Sumal after ignoring SC order (Category: Breaking News)
- Romney debuts SC ad, so does DNC (Category: USA, South Carolina)
- SC Judgment, Fiscal Philosophy, & Long-Term Decisions For A Brighter Future (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka insisted that rice donated by the World Food Program (WFP) was suitable for human consumption after public health inspectors raised concerns over the stocks. The President’s office said that the Veyangoda warehouse complex has only issued rice stocks deemed suitable for human consumption by the expert committee appointed by the Gampaha Divisional Health […]
- Parents in Sri Lanka cutting back on their food to feed children (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka on brink of food crisis after economic meltdown (Category: Breaking News)
- US funded fortified rice shipments begin arriving at Colombo Port (Category: Breaking News)
- Renowned astrologer Chandrasiri Bandara passed away (Category: Breaking News)
Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia and Sri Lankan budget airline FitsAir are among six bidders for Sri Lanka’s state-run carrier SriLankan Airlines. AirAsia Consulting has submitted a request for qualification from potential investors for the acquisition of shares in SriLankan Airlines Limited, a statement released by Sri Lanka’s finance ministry said. FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s privately-owned low-cost [...
- New investor will get new planes for SriLankan Airlines (Category: Breaking News)
- AirAsia and FitsAir among bidders for SriLankan Airlines (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLankan flight which faced technical issues in Melbourne returns (Category: Breaking News)
- Government threatens to scrap monopoly given to SriLankan (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post A Tale Of Shifting Sentiments & Political Chess appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Elitism – A Hidden Downfall Factor (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP’s Visit To India & Learning From India’s Success (Category: Breaking News)
- The Driving Forces Behind NPP’s Popularity (Category: Breaking News)
- Is It Religious Extremism & Propagated For What? (Category: Breaking News)
Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia is among six bidders for Sri Lanka’s state-run carrier SriLankan Airlines as the island nation looks to reduce losses incurred by government-owned enterprises under a US$2.9 billion (RM13.8 billion) International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme.The post AirAsia and FitsAir among bidders for SriLankan Airlines appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News...
- AirAsia and FitsAir among bidders for Sri Lanka’s national carrier (Category: Breaking News)
- AirAsia and FitsAir among bidders for SriLankan Airlines (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLankan Airlines poses questions on public concerns (Category: Breaking News)
- AirAsia planning further talks on SriLankan Airlines (Category: Breaking News)
Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia is among six bidders for Sri Lanka s state-run carrier SriLankan Airlines as the island nation looks to reduce losses incurred by government-owned enterprises under a US$2.9 billion (RM13.8 billion) International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme.
[…]The post Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? – Part II appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? (Category: Breaking News)
- War On China? – V: A “Carnival” Of Quads (Category: Breaking News)
- Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping & Joe Biden (Category: Breaking News)
- Putin’s Last Stand (Category: Breaking News)
By Norman Palihawadana Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith yesterday (21) said the leaders of all faiths had joined the Galle Face protest campaign, but the Catholics had been singled out for criticism. Declaring that the protest campaign had been fueled by the economic crisis, the Cardinal emphasised that justice was yet to be served […]
- Those who failed to prevent carnage going places -Cardinal (Category: Breaking News)
- Cardinal Ranjith s request to President Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- Pope advises Cardinal not to let up on Easter issue (Category: Breaking News)
- Cardinal reiterates demand for truth and justice (Category: Breaking News)
The Government is maintaining a deafening silence on the investigations over a number of emblematic cases. Current President then Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had in 2015 assured justice over the murders, including that of former Editor Lasantha Wickrematunge and rugger player Wasim Thajudeen. However, President Wickremesinghe and his administration have not provided any assurances to [R...
- Graveside memorial service to mark 14th anniversary of Lasantha’s murder (Category: Breaking News)
- Graveside memorial service to mark 15th anniversary of Lasantha’s murder (Category: Breaking News)
- The Hague ‘people’s tribunal’ urges justice for Lasantha (Category: Breaking News)
- Two unidentified bodies recovered from Kurundu Oya (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) commended Sri Lanka on the hard-won economic gains. First Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, Gita Gopinath said that she really appreciated meeting Sri Lanka’s State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe and Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe. “I commended them on hard-won economic gains in the past year. The road ahead […]
- Sri Lanka tells G-24 country’s economy has stabilised (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF and Sri Lanka discuss next steps to finalize 2nd Review (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF commends Sri Lanka’s economic reforms endeavors (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF delegation to visit Colombo next week (Category: Breaking News)
The US and Sri Lankan navies are to cooperate to address maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific. From April 22-26 in Trincomalee, the United States Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and Sri Lanka Navy will partner for the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Sri Lanka 2024 exercise. CARAT Sri Lanka will feature the expertise of […]
- US to conduct joint military exercise with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Five-day USN, SLN exercise gets underway in Trinco (Category: Breaking News)
- US Navy ship USS Anchorage arrives in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- US to work with Sri Lanka to tackle trafficking of nuclear material (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Debt, Divestiture & Discontent appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- RW’s Plea In Paris & Predicament At Home (Category: Breaking News)
- Anti-Terrorism Act To Prevent System Change (Category: Breaking News)
- Glocalization Without Financialization (Category: Breaking News)
- Restructuring The Economy: A Stock Take (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post When The West’s Mask Slipped – Exposing Its Hypocrisy Beyond Gaza! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- From ‘Never Again’ To ‘Here Again’ – World’s Shameful Indifference To Israeli Impunity! (Category: Breaking News)
- If It Is Not ‘Genocide’ In Gaza, Then What Should We Call It? (Category: Breaking News)
- Partial West & Shameful Muslim Leaders Complicit In Israel’s War Crimes In Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- Gazan Fire Fuelled By Western Genocide Enablers With A Scrambled Moral Compass! (Category: Breaking News)
Terror attacks have surged in Pakistan in tandem with the resurgence of the Taliban in neighbouring Afghanistan, writes Dr. Sakariya Kareem Pakistan’s relationship with Afghanistan, a complex and turbulent one, is driven by its geopolitical ambitions and strategic concerns. Historically, Pakistan has pursued policies aimed at diminishing India’s influence in the region, often at the […]
- Pakistan’s Alarming Rise in Terrorism Is Fueled by Afghanistan (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan Reaps What It Sowed (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan restricts movement of Afghans through Torkham border after rise in terror attacks: Report (Category: Breaking News)
- India part of meeting on Kabul: ‘Military facilities of others in country unacceptable’ (Category: Breaking News)
The IMF s (International Monetary Fund) First Deputy Managing Director, Gita Gopinath has congratulated the Sri Lankan authorities on the steady progress made on several fronts, including inflation reduction, revenue enhancement and governance reforms.
ECONOMYNEXT –The government is expecting to conclude all the transactions related to divestiture of State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) by August this year under an ambitious reform process, the government-led State-Owned Enterprises Restructuring Unit (SOERU) said. However, the divestiture of loss-making Srilankan Airlines is likely to be concluded by September, it said. The SOERU has already called [&...
- Experimenting with State-Owned Enterprises (Category: Breaking News)
- UL attempt to recruit foreign pilots flops due to low pay, high taxes – Dayasiri (Category: Breaking News)
- State need not do business, says Ranil, seven SOEs to be divested (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan govt reveals shortlisted bidders for key SOEs; transactions to end by August (Category: Breaking News)
ECONOMYNEXT –The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank’s investment arm emphasized the importance of the private sector engagement in the recovery of the crisis-hit Sri Lanka’s economic growth. Riccardo Puliti, the IFC’s Vice President for Asia and the Pacific said this when he met State Finance Minister Shehan Semasinghe and the island nation’s Central […]
- High Tech Private Buses (Category: Breaking News)
- No private buses on April 13 (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka may appoint local advisors for small SOE divestment (Category: Breaking News)
- Private tanker owners withdraw from fuel transport services (Category: Breaking News)
The International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS) recently opened an XR Lab and High-Fidelity Simulation Lab, showcasing their commitment to delivering a leading experience that transcends traditional boundaries. The newly opened XR lab of IIHS, which is equipped with cutting-edge virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) technologies. “We believe that the [...
- Video: BIZ 24 | IIHS (Category: Video)
- IIHS finds that rear automatic emergency braking saves drivers big money - Roadshow (Category: Technology)
- IIHS finds that rear automatic emergency braking saves drivers big money - Roadshow (Category: Technology)
- IIHS finds that rear automatic emergency braking saves drivers big money - Roadshow (Category: Technology)
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