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Sri Lanka has welcomed the arrival of its one millionth tourist for 2023 today (26 Sep.), with the arrival of a Russian couple, Sri Lanka Tourism reported.
A fundamental rights (FR) petition has been filed before the Supreme Court, challenging the government s Domestic Debt Optimization (DDO) program.
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry on Monday said that Colombo has not given permission to a Chinese vessel to dock, adding that Indian security concerns are “important” for Sri Lanka.The post Permission not given to Chinese ship to dock, India’s concerns important: Sabry appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Chinese oil and gas company Sinopec officially launched their retail fuel operations in Sri Lanka at an event held in Colombo on Monday evening (25 Sep.), marking a historic energy partnership and investment.
The Colombo District Court today (26) suspended the interim injunction preventing the implementation of a letter issued by the chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), former President Maithripala Sirisena to Dayasiri Jayasekara, who was recently ousted as the party s General Secretary.
[…]The post Protecting Commuters’ Ears & Rights appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
S&P Global Ratings on Monday (Sept. 25) raised its long- and short-term local currency sovereign credit ratings on Sri Lanka to ‘CCC+/C’ from ‘SD/SD’ (selective default).The post S&P raises Sri Lanka local currency ratings to ‘CCC+/C’, says outlook stable appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Former Senior DIG Lalith Jayasinghe was sentenced to five years in prison over interfering with the police investigations, by the Ratnapura High Court.The post Former Senior DIG Lalith Jayasinghe sentenced to 5 years in prison appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Sri Lanka squad taking part in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has been announced.The post Sri Lanka squad named for ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
The Singaporean arm of PetroChina International, Asia s largest oil and gas company, has been awarded a contract to supply four shipments of diesel to Sri Lanka.
[…]The post Legitimacy Deficit Haunts Government appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry on Monday, reacting to the India-Canada diplomatic row, said terrorists have found safe haven in Canada and their Prime Minister Justin Trudeau came out with the outrageous allegations without any proof.
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry on Monday said that Colombo has not given permission to a Chinese vessel to dock, adding that Indian security concerns are Âimportant for Sri Lanka.
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to draft the bill of the State Loan Management Act, for the establishment of the National Debt Management Institute.
Two suspects have surrendered to the Malaysian police over the murder of three Sri Lankans in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur.
President Wickremesinghe highlights the need for historical reassessment and preservation of Sri Lanka’s rich heritage.
Sri Lanka’s Labour Movement should modernized in line with Global Trends – President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the approved Sri Lanka squad taking part in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
S P Global Ratings on Monday (Sept. 25) raised its long- and short-term local currency sovereign credit ratings on Sri Lanka to CCC+'C from SD'SD (selective default).
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe has called for a fresh analysis of the life and character of King Sitawaka Rajasingha, a courageous and patriotic king of historical significance.The post Sri Lanka President expresses dissatisfaction with country’s current education system appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
The reason why the United States sees China as an ever-bigger threat is not just because of its status as the world’s second-largest economy.The post Chinese model breaks U.S. hegemony: former Sri Lankan diplomat appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s recent visit to the United States has stirred controversy among the opposition, but according to Mr. Ruwan Wijewardene, Presidential Adviser on Climate Change, the nation stands to benefit significantly from the trip.
The gazette notification issued by Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe appointing a Stabilization Committee for Sri Lanka Rugby has been revoked.
By Shamindra Ferdinando Opposition MP Harshana Rajakaruna yesterday (25) said those who had defeated the no-confidence motion (NCM) against Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella should peruse the latest State audit report on the Health Ministry. The Gampaha District SJB MP said the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) at a recent meeting chaired by State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna had strongly [...
By Udari Abeyasinghe One of the principles of free education is to provide opportunities in higher education. In 2020, then-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa issued directives to the University Grants Commission (UGC) to increase university admissions by an additional 12,000 students, in line with his election manifesto. Subsequently, student enrollments were increased with inadequate resources allocat...
The Bar Council of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has called on the government to withdraw the Anti-Terrorism Bill and the Online Safety Bill, published in the Gazettes issued on 15th and 18th September respectively. Issuing a statement on Saturday, the BASL called on the government not to proceed with the said Bills […]
Dr. Gunadasa Amerasekera’s latest book, Mahagedera, has been launched. It is now available at leading bookshops, and the Colombo International Book Fair, which is currently on at the BMICH. Mahagedera is based on the current socio-political situation in Sri Lanka.
By Rathindra Kuruwita President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will today (26) discuss the progress Sri Lanka has made on its reform programme. This is the final discussion IMF representatives, who are here to review the loan before approving its second tranche, will hold in Sri Lanka. The IMF team arrived on 14 September. The […]
By Shamindra Ferdinando Governor of the Central Bank Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday (25) questioned the conduct of some MPs who sought to direct public anger at officials over the economic crisis. Alleging that such an attempt had been made last year in the wake of attacks on politicians’ properties, Dr. Weerasinghe said that problems couldn’t […]
Over 200 corporate leaders attended the second Economic Forum sponsored by HSBC recently which was to discuss and share insights into the latest global trends and opportunities emerging for economic growth in Sri Lanka. Frederic Neumann, HSBC’s Chief Asia Economist and Co-Head of Global Research for HSBC Asia along with Aayushi Chaudhary, HSBC Economist for […]