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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 […]
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe convened a crucial party leader’s meeting at the Presidential Secretariat on Monday (March 11) to deliberate on the IMF proposals.The post Sri Lanka President facilitates open dialogue with opposition on IMF proposals appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
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 of extreme hardship caused by […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Illangai Thamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) Parliamentarian M. A. Sumanthiran discussed the proposals of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after other opposition parties boycotted the meeting. During the discussions, Secretary to the Treasury Mahinda Siriwardena provided insights into the ongoing negotiations with bilateral creditors, commercial creditors, and ISBs...
Many developed and developing countries including Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and nations of the Gulf region are keen to start trade in rupee with India as it would help cut transaction costs for businesses, India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said. He expressed confidence that the development is going to be a “very game-changing” dimension […]
… 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 […]
Sixty-nine Sri Lankan fishing boats are in Indian custody, Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda has said during a recent televised interview.Hundreds of Indian boats arrive in Sri Lankan waters and use destructive bottom trawling techniques in the territorial waters of Sri Lanka, the Minister said. “They have destroyed all marine resources in the Indian territorial […]
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UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk on Friday deplored Israel s latest actions regarding the occupied West Bank, saying the drastic acceleration in settlement building is exacerbating long-standing patterns of oppression, violence and discrimination against Palestinians.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has convened a pivotal meeting with leaders of recognized political parties to discuss the proposals put forth by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and its high-level delegation.The post President calls Opposition Party Leaders for crucial meeting on IMF proposals appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has convened a meeting with leaders of accepted political parties to discuss the proposals put forth by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with its high-level delegation, the President’s media unit said. Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa, leader of the National People’s Power (NPP) Anura Kumara Dissanayake, and Tamil National Alliance (TNA) […...
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has convened a meeting where leaders of registered political parties could discuss the proposals put forth by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) with its high-level delegation, the President’s Media Division (PMD) announced on Friday (08). Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa, leader of the JVP-led National People’s Power (NPP) Anura Kumara Dissan...
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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...
By Neville Ladduwahetty During President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s India visit in July 2023, five Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) were signed by India and Sri Lanka to establish physical connections between the two countries. This was followed more recently by the launch of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) – a mechanism that claims to reduce the cost […]
Sri Lanka has recorded an over 16 percent increase in workers remittances while tourism earnings has increased by nearly 114 percent in February 2024 compared to the previous year, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
… asks for reappraisal of pay structure CB never opposed pay hikes for anyone: Governor By Shamindra Ferdinando Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) Dr. Harsha de Silva on Tuesday (05) said what was at issue was the sheer size of salary increase granted to Central Bank (CB) employees. The SJB lawmaker said […]
The gross salary of the lowest ranking employee of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), an Office Assistant – Grade 1, has been increased by 29.53% up to Rs. 188,827 in accordance with a collective agreement, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardane told Parliament yesterday. Responding to a question by SJB Colombo District MP S. M. […]
Sri Lanka's President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, asserted that the nation’s economy is experiencing robust growth due to the government’s initiatives.The post Sri Lanka’s President says Government initiatives drive robust economic growth appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Opposition and Government MPs expressed outrage in Parliament over the massive pay hike implemented by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka for its employees. Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Lakshman Kiriella asked if the Government will reverse the decision taken by the Central Bank to increase the salaries of its employees by large margins. Prime […]
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena detailed the recent salary hikes of those employed at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
Central Bank pay hike controversy: By Saman Indrajith The MPs who met a group of officials from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday found that the controversial salary increments of the CBSL workers had been based on a collective agreement. Some of the MPs argued that the collective agreement should be abolished. The meeting […]
Reaffirming its customer-centric focus, the Truly Sri Lankan Bank, Pan Asia Bank, has forged a strategic partnership with AIA Insurance Lanka, to provide comprehensive insurance solutions – including protection, health and investment solutions – that meet the changing needs of the Bank’s valued consumers. Expressing his enthusiasm about the new partnership, Naleen Edirisinghe, CEO of [...
Janashakthi Life, a member of the Janashakthi Group, announces the appointment of Dilip de S. Wijeyeratne as an Independent, Non-Executive Director to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective from 14th February 2024. Dilip de S. Wijeyeratne is a senior finance/banking professional and a principal consultant who provides advisory services to companies globally to expand operations […]
By Ifham Nizam Following a request made by World Bank officials, Department of Agriculture, Director General Ms. Malathi Parasuraman has submitted a work order, prepared by the Department of Agriculture, to double the paddy yield in the country within six growing seasons. Agriculture and Plantation Industries Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said that the World Bank has […]
The Sri Lankan government has taken significant steps to revitalize its national carrier, SriLankan Airlines, amidst mounting debt challenges.The post Sri Lanka Government extends deadline for SriLankan Airlines restructuring amid debt crisis appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Political party leaders slammed officials of the Central Bank, including the Governor, for increasing the salaries of bank officials at a time when the country is still recovering from an economic crisis. Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe and senior bank officials were summoned for a party leaders meeting in Parliament on Tuesday. According to the […]