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The officials of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) have been summoned to the Cabinet meeting scheduled to be held on Tuesday (March 05).
Monday 04th March, 2024 The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) is drawing heavy flak for having granted its workers generous pay hikes amidst a crippling economic crisis. Its critics are arguing that such salary increases, allegedly ranging from 29% to 70%, should not have been given at a time when the government is asking […]
- CBSL denies 70% pay hike (Category: Breaking News)
- MPs call for abolition of collective agreement (Category: Breaking News)
- TUs affiliated to UNP, SLPP, JVP endorsed CBSL pay hikes (Category: Breaking News)
- CB salary controversy: Issue is not increase but size of it, says Harsha (Category: Breaking News)
by Dhara Wijayatilake Director and Secretary General of the International ADR Center Sri Lanka ratified the UN Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation, popularly known as the Singapore Convention on Mediation, held recently. As at today, the Convention has 56 signatories and has been ratified by 14 nations. The Convention was developed by […]
- Sri Lanka ratifies UN Convention on Int l Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (Category: Breaking News)
- Post-War Reconciliation Process: Human Rights violation (Category: Breaking News)
- Will India Take Sri Lanka To The World Court? (Category: Breaking News)
- Mediation Boards and youth: the role, need, and implementation of conflict resolution in Sri Lan... (Category: Breaking News)
‘New laws needed to rein them in’ By Shamindra Ferdinando Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakse, PC, said that contrary to the Constitution, the Parliament didn’t exercise full control over public finance.The former President of the Bar Association said a new law was required to subject all state enterprises to parliamentary control to prevent further deterioration […]
- SLC, cryptocurrency and repealing of time-tested law (Category: Breaking News)
- Impact of foreign-funded projects on Parliament’s standing as sole sovereign and supreme body (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez should explain why he scrapped time-tested exchange controls – NFF (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil sworn in before CJ as Acting President (Category: Breaking News)
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- Central Bank Independence: Issue To The Fore Again, But Will The Government Have Foresight To Do... (Category: Breaking News)
- A Child’s Guide To Currency Board Systems: Has The Monetary Board Failed The Nation? (Category: Breaking News)
- A Child’s Guide To Currency Boards: Why Did Ceylon Give Up The Currency Board, While Singapore D... (Category: Breaking News)
- Budget 2021: A Reversion To JR Jayewardene Policies Of 1940s? (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is seeking a five-month hold on a lawsuit filed by a bondholder over the country’s historic debt default, telling a New York federal judge that it wants more time to negotiate with private creditors.The post Sri Lanka seeks five-month hold on bondholder suit appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka seeks five-month hold on bondholder suit (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sued by bondholder in US following historic default (Category: Breaking News)
- Five-month hold sought by Sri Lanka on lawsuit filed by bondholder (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Bondholder Lawsuit Should Be Put on Hold, U.S. Says (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is seeking a five-month hold on a lawsuit filed by a bondholder over the country s historic debt default, telling a New York federal judge that it wants more time to negotiate with private creditors.
by Rex Clementine Since the arrival of the new set of selectors, there has been a revival for the Sri Lankan team. Scorebooks say they have won five series inside two months, but what has happened behind the scenes has gone unnoticed. Discipline and hard work are the buzz words in the new set up. […]
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- Dickwella in a spot after missed stumping chances (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is seeking a five-month hold on a lawsuit filed by a bondholder over the country’s historic debt default, telling a New York federal judge that it wants more time to negotiate with private creditors. The island nation was sued in July 2022 by Hamilton Reserve Bank Ltd., which sought full payment on more […]
- US bondholder files legal action against Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka urged to drop probe on two journalists (Category: Breaking News)
- McDonald’s stores shut in Sri Lanka over poor hygiene case (Category: Breaking News)
- Major drug haul bound for Sri Lanka seized in Tamil Nadu (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka s earnings from tourism were estimated at USD 342 million in January 2024, the Central Bank s latest report on external sector performance revealed.
The officials of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) will be summoned to the party leaders’ meeting scheduled to convene at 10:30 AM on Tuesday (March 05), as announced by the Department of Communication of Parliament.The post Central Bank officials summoned to party leaders’ meeting over salary hike appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Salary hike- CBSL officials summoned to party leaders meeting next week (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliamentary committees summon CBSL officials over 70% salary increase (Category: Breaking News)
- Party leaders slam CB officials over pay hike (Category: Breaking News)
- CBSL officials summoned to Cabinet over salary hike controversy (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is set to introduce the National Cyber Security Act this year, which will be followed by the establishment of the Cyber Security Authority.The post Sri Lanka to introduce National Cyber Security Act, establish Cyber Security Authority appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka to launch a national Computer Emergency Response Team (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to Host Digital Economy Summit in July – State Minister for Technology (Category: Breaking News)
- Beware of fake internet banking sites (Category: Breaking News)
- Beware of a phone scam (Category: Breaking News)
The officials of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) will be summoned to the party leaders meeting scheduled to be convened at 10.30 a.m. on Tuesday (March 05), the Department of Communication of Parliament says.
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) explored opportunities to further support Sri Lanka in achieving rights and choices for all citizens. UNFPA Asia Pacific Regional Director, Pio Smith, who is engaged on an official visit to Sri Lanka, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at Temple Trees. The meeting was marked by […]
- UNFPA to assist Sri Lanka in modernizing statistical system for transition to digital economy (Category: Breaking News)
- UNFPA helps offer integrated SRH and GBV services in Kilinochchi (Category: Breaking News)
- UNFPA regional Director to visit Sri Lanka to advance collaboration and support (Category: Breaking News)
- Medicine, equipment worth over USD 2.1 million handed over to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
By Rathindra Kuruwita The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has significantly overestimated the cost of electricity production and transmission for 2024 and this is reflected in their estimated cost of production, says MP Gamini Waleboda, head of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Alleviating the Impact of the Economic Crisis. The overestimation is around Rs 140 billion, […]
- IRD’s inability has led govts. to extract unbearable taxes from professionals, honest people (Category: Breaking News)
- NFF accuses SLPP of causing irreversible damage to COPE (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB ready for painful reforms unlike Rajapaksas who only exploited divisions, says MP Hashim (Category: Breaking News)
- CEB to reduce workforce to 18,000 (Category: Breaking News)
In a welcome development in relation to Sri Lanka’s regional policy, some state functionaries of the Ranil Wickremesinghe regime have gone on record as having stated that Sri Lanka would be taking notable cognizance of India’s security concerns, going forward. This is as it should be. None of India’s immediate neighbours could afford to overlook […]
- Impact of security considerations on foreign policy crafting (Category: Breaking News)
- Baglay reiterates India’s commitment in line with ‘Neighbourhood First Policy’ (Category: Breaking News)
- India underscores inclusivity on 75th anniversary of Independence (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘The fascist threat’ and the South’s mounting travails (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka urged members of the UN Human Rights Council not to allow short-term political gains or “domestic vote bank politics” to overtake the work of the Council. Addressing the High-Level segment of the 55th Session of the Council through a pre-recorded video statement Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ali Sabry highlighted that despite the severe constraints […]
- Nineteen Indian fishermen detained in Sri Lankan waters (Category: Breaking News)
- Another 21 Indian fishermen arrested in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran’s Foreign Minister to undertake official visit to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Navy detains 32 Indian fishermen (Category: Breaking News)
The year 2023, marked a key milestone for Union Bank with CG Capital Partners Pte. Ltd., indirectly acquiring the majority shareholding through its ownership in Culture Financial Holdings Ltd. CG Capital Partners Pte. Ltd., is an affiliate company of the international powerhouse CG Corp Global (CG). The improved macroeconomic outlook during FY2023 positioned Union Bank […]
- Union Bank posts steadfast 9 months performance (Category: Breaking News)
- Union Bank posts strong performance in 1H2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Union Bank expands support to SMEs (Category: Breaking News)
- Union Bank appoints Dilshan Rodrigo as Deputy CEO (Category: Breaking News)
LinearSix, a pioneering force in the digital transformation of the financial services industry, proudly marks its seventh anniversary as a leader in promoting financial inclusivity through innovative technology solutions. Since its inception in 2017, LinearSix has played a pivotal role in driving digital growth in Sri Lanka’s banking and financial sector, demonstrating a commitment to [̷...
- LinearSix celebrates seven years of transforming financial services by unveiling cutting-edge fi... (Category: Breaking News)
- HNB unveils the future of rapid customer onboarding in partnership with Lime by LinearSix (Category: Breaking News)
- GOLDEN GLORY OF DIGITAL TITANS, LOLC CLINCHES FIVE GOLDS AT TECHINNOVATION 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Why digital economy is key to Sri Lanka’s economic growth (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando With the presidential election scheduled for later this year, political parties represented in Parliament have stepped up efforts to forge alliances. In terms of the Constitution, presidential elections will have to be conducted between Sept 18 and Oct 18, 2024. The last presidential election was held in Nov 2019. Even though the […]
- AKD vows to stop allocating funds for ex-presidents, questions Sagala’s role (Category: Breaking News)
- Ex-SLAF officer sheds light on developments leading to Aragalaya (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez, SLPP urged not to use ex-CJ’s committee to put off next presidential election (Category: Breaking News)
- Ex-COPE Chairman alleges executive intervention in House committees (Category: Breaking News)
… Collective Agreement introduced in 2000 continues Successive goverments have abided by it for 24 years By Shamindra Ferdinando The controversial salary hike granted to the employees of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) had been endorsed by three trade unions affiliated to the JVP, the UNP and the SLPP, informed sources told The Island. Of the other […]
- CBSL denies 70% pay hike (Category: Breaking News)
- Brouhaha over pay hikes (Category: Breaking News)
- Trade unions of Sri Lanka power sector split over proposed pay hike (Category: Breaking News)
- Over 70% salary hike for CBSL employees: Gevindu demands explanation from FM (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved a proposal made by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to create a “Children of Gaza Fund” in aid of Gaza violence victims. Accordingly, President Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena have instructed all ministries and Government institutions to forego Iftar celebrations and contribute to the fund. Furthermore, public contributions have...
- Sri Lanka expresses grave concern over the death of aid seekers in Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- Ten-year-old child suspected to have been raped and murdered (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka contributes one million USD to Gaza children’s fund (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka tells UNHRC to reject domestic vote bank politics (Category: Breaking News)
The Indian government is working on operationalizing Rupee investments in Sri Lanka in a move to boost Indian investments in its southern neighbor, two people aware of the matter told Mint.The post India to push rupee investments in Sri Lanka appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Indian Government allows Sri Lankans to hold $10,000 worth of rupee in cash (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan bank opens VOSTRO account in India (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Rupee further depreciates against U.S. Dollar (Category: Breaking News)
- India to push rupee investments in Sri Lanka - report (Category: Breaking News)
Cabinet approval has been granted to implement a project funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to provide credit facilities at concessional interest rates to existing micro, small and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) in Sri Lanka for further expansion and recovery of their businesses.
We, the Central Bank Executive Officers’ Union (CBEOU), as a professional union representing the Executive Officers of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, wish to clarify some facts, as it was evident that the discourse on the recent salary revision of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka is extremely partial and raised without proper knowledge […]
- COPF recommends deferment of CBSL salary increase (Category: Breaking News)
- CBSL officials summoned by parliamentary committees over 70% salary hike? (Category: Breaking News)
- Over 70% salary hike for CBSL employees: Gevindu demands explanation from FM (Category: Breaking News)
- 29% - 89% salary hikes given to CBSL employees- PM reveals in parliament (Category: Breaking News)
By Hiram H. Senewiratne The stock market began trading on a positive note yesterday but by the middle of the session it noted heavy selling pressure due to month- end profit takings. During the session, Nawaloka shares were suspended for trading due to heavy borrowings from HNB, market analysts said. Amid those developments, both indices […]
- Some across-the-board sales at CSE following dampening of investor sentiment (Category: Breaking News)
- Prospects brighten for banking sector counters; indices move up (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka IOC and banking sector stocks propel bourse to positive trajectory (Category: Breaking News)
- External opinion climate helps boost bourse (Category: Breaking News)
Adjudged overall runner-up and joint winner in Banking sector for 2022 Annual Report The 2022 Annual Report of the Commercial Bank of Ceylon was adjudged the overall runner-up and joint winner in the Banking category at the Sustainability Reporting Awards presented recently by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Awarding the overall runner-up award […]
- Pace at which young CAs leave SL has increased over past 18 months – CA Sri Lanka president (Category: Breaking News)
- HDFC Bank wins ACCA Award for second consecutive year (Category: Business)
- 47th Annual Report Awards grand finale tonight (Category: Business)
- Sustainable Business (Category: Business)
Globetrotting chefs Jeremy Lee, Karam Gokani, Cynthia Shanmugalingam, James Lowe, and O Tama Carey have already graced the Gourmet Galle stage in the past month carrying out profound masterclasses and hosting delectable dinners in and around historic and artisan locality of Galle. Hailing from culinary capitals such as Japan, London, New York, Sydney, and Singapore, […]
- Musical shows and political gatherings banned at Galle Face Green (Category: Breaking News)
- Over 230 suspects arrested over unrest (Category: Breaking News)
- President wants Government institutions out of Galle Fort (Category: Breaking News)
- Galle Face protesters to withdraw today (Category: Breaking News)
Monday 26th February, 2024 Sri Lanka is a nation in the hara-kiri mode. It needs no enemies; it has become its worst enemy. It continues to maintain a bunch of failed, corrupt politicians and their bureaucratic lackeys responsible for ruining the economy and hell-bent on degrading vital national assets which they are planning to dispose […]
- Orwellian Isle Ordeals (Category: Breaking News)
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- Empire’s Enchantment (Category: Breaking News)
… seeks opportunity to tell Parliament its side of story No salary increases for Central Bank workers until 2027 Trade unions, etc., agreed to pay hikes by Shamindra Ferdinando The Governing Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), embroiled in an ongoing controversy over recent salary hikes granted to its employees, has sought […]
- TUs affiliated to UNP, SLPP, JVP endorsed CBSL pay hikes (Category: Breaking News)
- Brouhaha over pay hikes (Category: Breaking News)
- MPs call for abolition of collective agreement (Category: Breaking News)
- CBSL requests President for opportunity to explain recent salary hike (Category: Breaking News)
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