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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stands ready to support Sri Lanka’s discussions with international bondholders and will provide a formal assessment after the parties reach a tentative agreement-in-principle, an IMF spokesperson said on Thursday. “We hope an agreement consistent with the parameters of the IMF-supported program and official creditors’ Comparability of Treatme...
- IMF insists no talks with Sri Lanka on digital services tax (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF begins talks in Sri Lanka in attempt to reach deal (Category: Breaking News)
- Bondholders and Sri Lanka fail to agree on restructuring terms (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF delegation to visit Colombo next week (Category: Breaking News)
According to Reuters, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed readiness to facilitate Sri Lanka's ongoing negotiations with international bondholders.The post IMF ready to support Sri Lanka’s discussions with bondholders appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- IMF ready to support Sri Lanka s discussions with bondholders (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF ready to support Sri Lanka’s discussions with bondholders (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka hoping to continue talks with bondholders after consulting IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to continue talks with bondholders (Category: Breaking News)
A year after India overtook China to become the world’s most populous country, its rapid upward economic trajectory and increasing diplomatic, scientific and military weight make it an emerging superpower of ever-growing importance to the United States and the world. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Newsweek’s written questions and followed up with a 90-minute […]
- India’s commitment to climate change an example to the world! (Category: Breaking News)
- Navigating India’s Future: A Deep Dive into Modi’s Governance (Category: Breaking News)
- Ceylon Chamber identifies opportunities in Brazil during FIFA 2014 and Olympics 2016 (Category: Business)
- Modi, combining India’s foreign policy with domestic interest (Category: Breaking News)
WB: Sri Lanka needs ‘robust and credible structural reforms’ Poverty in Sri Lanka has increased over the past four years, from 11 percent in 2019 to 26 percent in 2024, and the country needs ‘robust and credible structural reforms,’ says the latest report released by the World Bank. The WB report, titled ‘Sri Lanka Development […]
- More than a quarter of Lankans living in poverty – World Bank (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s economy shows signs of stabilization, but poverty to remain elevated (Category: Breaking News)
- Poverty, Aswesuma and food security (Category: Breaking News)
- WB predicts Lanka’s poverty will increase to 28% in 2023 from 25% recorded last year (Category: Breaking News)
Reuters reports that Sri Lanka has turned down a restructuring plan proposed by international bondholders to address its $12 billion debt, thereby endangering crucial International Monetary Fund (IMF) aid and further delaying the resolution of its ongoing two-year debt crisis.The post Sri Lanka debt restructuring stumbles as government rejects bondholders’ proposal appeared first on ONLANKA ...
- Sri Lanka confident of meeting conditions for IMF funding soon – report (Category: Breaking News)
- Global investors and Sri Lanka officials set for second round of Bond Restructuring talks (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bondholders ready for debt restructuring talks with authorities (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF ready to support Sri Lanka’s discussions with bondholders (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has failed to strike an agreement on restructuring about US$12 billion of debt with its bondholders, the Government said on Tuesday (Apr 16). “The steering committee did not agree to extension of restricted discussions,” it said in a regulatory filing. Following talks with bondholders on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund and […]
- Sri Lanka calls for debt-restructuring proposals from dealer managers (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bondholders’ proposal met with Government pushback (Category: Breaking News)
- Bill to trim president’s powers likely to become law within weeks (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka could benefit from debt-for-nature swap (Category: Breaking News)
According to Reuters, the world has just witnessed its warmest March on record, concluding a 10-month streak during which each month set a new temperature record, as stated by the European Union's climate change monitoring service on Tuesday.The post World marks new Global Heat record in March – Reuters appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- March marks yet another record in global heat (Category: Breaking News)
- Desperate times ... (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- South Asia to receive average monsoon this year (Category: Business)
- Commonwealth defends relevance, faces human rights finger pointing (Category: Business)
The consumption of fuel in Sri Lanka has dropped by around 50%, according to the Petroleum Dealers Association.
The United Kingdom has relaxed the travel advise on Sri Lanka by amending the warnings related to emergency medical numbers, road travel and safety and security. Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka President’s Office said that due to Sri Lanka’s current economic advancement, the United Kingdom has revised its Travel Advisory for Sri Lanka effective April 5, […]
- UK relaxes travel advice on Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- UK relaxes travel advice on Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka appeals to UK to lift travel advisory (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka cross 200,000 in December (Category: Breaking News)
The United Kingdom has revised its Travel Advisory for Sri Lanka effective April 5, 2024. The update encompasses various aspects including access to emergency medical services, entry security requirements, road safety, overall security situation, and health facility accessibility. The revised advisory no longer includes previous concerns regarding shortages of food, fuel, and medicine. The Sri [...
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- U.S. lifts Sri Lanka travel warning (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy It is inevitable that in the heat of an electoral battle, neighbours get mentioned, if not hurt. It is election time in India, to be followed by one or two in Sri Lanka – for the presidency and Parliament, though which would come first is known only to Mr God and President […]
- Jaya won’t give up Katchchatheevu (Category: Breaking News)
- Will not stop till Katchchatheevu is retrieved', Jayalalithaa (Category: Breaking News)
- Will a fishers’ defence force create more problems than solving any? (Category: Breaking News)
- Will not ‘stop’ till Katchchatheevu is retrieved: Jayalalithaa (Category: Breaking News)
Representatives from Sri Lanka’s business community, government, and the finance sector convened in Colombo to discuss the mix of policies, financial mechanisms and technologies, crucial for propelling the country’s industrial decarbonization and economic recovery. This event is the second edition of the Industry Dialogue organized by the European Union (EU)-funded Accelerating Industries’ Climate...
- Sri Lankan industry leaders explore sustainable energy future (Category: Breaking News)
- UNIDO mulling Sri Lanka power & energy support next – Levissianos (Category: Business)
- Kazakhstan invites Sri Lankan President to undertake an official visit (Category: Breaking News)
- Consul General-designate of Sri Lanka in Melbourne assumes duties (Category: Breaking News)
Adding fuel to the Katchatheevu row, India s Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi shared an RTI reply of 2015 where it was mentioned that the Katchatheevu island was neither acquired nor ceded and that it lies on the Sri Lankan side of the India-Sri Lanka International Maritime Boundary Line.
The Singapore cargo ship Dali, chartered by Maersk, crashed into the Baltimore, US bridge on Tuesday (March 26), while carrying 764 tons of hazardous materials bound for Sri Lanka, as reported by US media.The post Singapore cargo ship Dali was carrying toxic waste to Sri Lanka: Report appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Govt. assures thorough probe (Category: Breaking News)
- Ex-Ambassador to WTO demands disclosure of contents of containers consigned to Colombo aboard ‘D... (Category: Breaking News)
- Ship which crashed into US bridge was heading to Sri Lanka with dangerous cargo (Category: Breaking News)
- Probe into toxic waste onboard Colombo-bound cargo ship that crashed in Baltimore (Category: Breaking News)
Fuel prices have been reduced in Sri Lanka with both the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) and Lanka IOC announcing price revisions. Ceypetco said that the price of 95 Octane Petrol has been reduced by Rs. 07 and Super Diesel by Rs. 72. Ceypetco also said that the price of Kerosene has been reduced by Rs. […]
- Fuel prices revised (Category: Breaking News)
- Price of Auto Diesel slashed by Rs. 10 (Category: Breaking News)
- Fuel prices reduced (Category: Breaking News)
- Gas and fuel prices increased in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Fuel prices in Sri Lanka have been revised with effect from April 1, 2024.The post Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from April 1, 2024 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from March 05, 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sinopec Lanka announces retail fuel prices for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from February 01, 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka increases fuel prices from August 31, 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
Six turbines of the wind power plants in Mannar have been removed to keep a 2-km corridor for bird migration. There have been concerning reports of former Viyathmaga members actively acting behind the scenes to stall a critical infrastructure project, which will provide Sri Lanka with cheap renewable energy and cut our dependence on fossil […]
- Adani to complete Sri Lanka energy project by December 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- BoI issues letter approving Adani’s renewable energy project (Category: Breaking News)
- Highest energy demand recorded in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Adani and Sri Lanka discuss progress on renewable energy project (Category: Breaking News)
China has said it would continue to support Sri Lanka, as the crisis-hit island nation’s prime minister on Saturday wrapped up a visit to Beijing to try to finalise a debt restructuring deal.The post China reaffirms financial support for Sri Lanka appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- China says ready to support Sri Lanka to overcome Economic Crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- China calls for joint efforts to ease Sri Lanka’s debt burden (Category: Breaking News)
- China continuously encouraged IMF to support Sri Lanka – Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- China welcomes Sri Lankan foreign minister’s remarks on ‘Chinese debt trap’ (Category: Breaking News)
In the wake of vessel re-routings, aimed at avoiding the Red Sea, bunker demand across ports in both India and Sri Lanka has witnessed a significant surge, highlighting a growing challenge for the maritime industry. While India contends with supply shortages, Sri Lankan ports are experiencing a notable increase in activity. According to S&P Global […]
- Implications of India – Sri Lanka connectivity (Category: Breaking News)
- Bunker demand surges in Sri Lankan ports as India grapples with supply shortages (Category: Breaking News)
- Norochcholai running out of coal: 14-hour power cuts feared (Category: Breaking News)
- SC judgment on MR, GR, BR, PB and Cabraal (Category: Breaking News)
The ship which crashed into the Baltimore bridge, was heading to Sri Lanka with dangerous cargo capable of exploding – and had a “faulty” part, Britain’s the Mirror reported. The Mirror report said the crash could have been even more disastrous, as the ship involved carried 56 containers loaded with dangerous cargo capable of exploding – […]
- US bridge collapses after being hit by Colombo bound ship (Category: Breaking News)
- Thousands flee after dam in Ukraine collapses (Category: Breaking News)
- CB warns of catastrophic consequences if banking sector collapses (Category: Breaking News)
- Hulanda Oya bridge collapses (Category: Breaking News)
The bodies of two people have been recovered from a red pickup truck, which was under water where the Baltimore bridge collapsed. Eight construction workers were on the bridge when a ship struck it, plunging them into the waters below. Two of the workers were rescued on the day, but the search continues for the […]
- Biden expects Iran to attack Israel ‘sooner than later’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Lost power, a mayday call and the crash that brought down a Baltimore bridge (Category: Breaking News)
- Sydney church stabbing declared a ‘terrorist’ attack (Category: Breaking News)
- Boeing plane engine cover falls off prompting investigation (Category: Breaking News)
At least five Sri Lankans have reportedly been killed so far while fighting in the Ukraine-Russia war, according to Al Jazeera. In the latest incident, Nipuna Silva, a Sri Lankan soldier who quit his army position to fight for Russia in Ukraine due to better pay, is believed to have been killed on the front line.The post Sri Lankan soldier Nipuna Silva among latest victims in Ukraine-Russia confli...
- Lankan mercenaries fighting on both sides of Russia-Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
- Putin signs ‘independence’ decrees for Zaporizhia, Kherson (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka seeks details on medical students ‘rescued from Russian captivity’ in Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka urged to do more for citizens freed after Russian ‘torture’ (Category: Breaking News)
A major bridge in the US collapsed after being hit by a Colombo bound ship, sending several vehicles and people into the river. Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace said two people had so far been pulled from the water, one in a serious condition and the other not seriously injured. Wallace said during a press […]
- India, Sri Lanka passenger ferry service launched after 40 years (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan asylum seekers in Australia push for permanent visas (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan born pioneer of location-tracking technology in King’s honours list (Category: Breaking News)
- Security scare in India’s Parliament on attack anniversary (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena will visit China, his country’s biggest bilateral lender, next week, Beijing’s Foreign Ministry said Friday, according to AFP. “At the invitation of Premier Li Qiang of the State Council, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Dinesh Gunawardena will pay an official visit to China from March 25 to 30,” Foreign […]
- Song “Danno Budunge Sri Dharmaskandha” made a national heritage (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese Foreign Minister to hold crucial talks in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Crisis forced Sri Lanka to ensure financial discipline (Category: Breaking News)
- Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena assumes duties (Category: Breaking News)
After constructive discussions in Colombo, IMF Senior Mission Chief Peter Breuer and Deputy Mission Chief Ms. Katsiaryna Svirydzenka issued the following statement: “The IMF team reached staff-level agreement with the Sri Lankan authorities on the second review under the economic reform program supported by a 4-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement and concluded the 2024 […]
- Govt. ponders domestic debt optimisation operation (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF team gives prognosis for Lanka at conclusion of nearly two-week visit (Category: Breaking News)
- 93 percent jump in tax collection in first half of this year (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka reaches IMF staff-level agreement on first review (Category: Breaking News)
Following productive discussions, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Sri Lankan authorities have achieved a staff-level agreement on economic policies, marking a significant step in concluding the second review of the 4-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF)-supported program and the 2024 Article IV Consultation. This was stated by Mr. Peter Breuer, IMF Senior Mission Chief during […]
- IMF reaches staff-level agreement on Sri Lanka’s second review (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF reaches staff-level agreement on first review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility arrangem... (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF reaches staff-level agreement on Second Review of Sri Lanka’s EFF (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka on second review (Category: Breaking News)
The United States says switching to solar energy for e-mobility will reduce the burden on Sri Lanka’s national grid. The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung said that switching to solar energy will help ease the economic burden of having to spend dollars on importing fuel for transportation and power generation. She expressed these […]
- India and Sri Lanka sign deal on Hybrid Renewable Energy system (Category: Breaking News)
- US energy company and Sri Lanka sign fuel distribution deal (Category: Breaking News)
- Australian company to begin retail fuel operations in Sri Lanka this year (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka launches probe over cargo on ship which crashed in Baltimore (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reached a staff-level agreement with the Sri Lankan authorities on the second review under the economic reform program supported by a 4-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement. The EFF arrangement was approved by the IMF Executive Board for a total amount of SDR 2.3 billion (about US$3 billion) on March […]
- IMF delegation to visit Colombo next week (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF commends Sri Lanka’s economic reforms endeavors (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF and Sri Lanka discuss next steps to finalize 2nd Review (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF remains very hopeful on Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team has reached a staff-level agreement with the Sri Lankan authorities on the second review under the economic reform program supported by a 4-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement and concluded the 2024 Article IV Consultation discussions.The post IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka on second review appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka...
- Sri Lanka reaches IMF staff-level agreement on first review (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF reaches staff-level agreement on first review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility arrangem... (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF reaches staff-level agreement on Sri Lanka’s second review (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF and Sri Lankan Authorities Reach Staff-Level Agreement on Economic Policies (Category: Breaking News)
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level agreement for the release of $1.1bn from a $3bn bailout package the indebted country needed to avert a sovereign default. “The IMF team has reached a staff-level agreement with the Pakistani authorities on the second and final review of Pakistan’s stabilisation programme,” the IMF […]
- Spending Break (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka’s JVP gen secy makes dubious claim on IMF deal, says loan “pittance” (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF gets blamed for the mess created by politicians - Nepali economist (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF hopes for resolution of Sri Lanka crisis to resume bailout talks (Category: Breaking News)
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