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India’s Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar has urged all Indians to visit Sri Lanka, emphasising the strong ties between the two nations.The post ‘The next time you want to take a holiday, go to Sri Lanka’ – Jaishankar to Indians appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- India has done its best to assist Sri Lanka – Jaishankar (Category: Breaking News)
- India remains committed to assist Sri Lanka in its economic recovery – Jaishankar tells Sabry (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP Leader Anura Kumara meets India’s Foreign Minister S.Jaishankar in Delhi (Category: Breaking News)
- India will continue developmental assistance to Sri Lanka in every possible area: Jaishankar (Category: Breaking News)
Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 10 years in jail in a case in which he was charged with leaking state secrets.The post Imran Khan sentenced to 10 years in jail for leaking state secrets appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Pakistan s former PM Imran Khan sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption (Category: Breaking News)
- Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan gets 10-year jail term for leaking state secrets (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan and wife jailed for 7 years for unlawful marriage (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistani court suspends former PM Imran Khan s graft conviction (Category: Breaking News)
Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, Srettha Thavisin is scheduled to undertake a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka from 03 – 04 Feb at the invitation of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The Thai Prime Minister will participate at the ceremony to mark the 76th Anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka as Guest of Honour, the Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry said yesterday. The Thai Prime Minister ...
- Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Thailand Prime Minister to visit Sri Lanka to sign Free Trade Agreement (Category: Breaking News)
- Thailand’s Prime Minister to travel to Sri Lanka to sign FTA (Category: Breaking News)
- President visits Thailand further solidifying friendly ties (Category: Breaking News)
Tuesday 30th January, 2024 The government has reportedly decided to enhance the fine for the offence of bribing voters. Candidates contesting elections bribe electors in various ways. The election laws governing the local government, Provincial Council, parliamentary and presidential elections are very explicit on what election bribes are. Bribing voters is the name of the […]
- Time frame for presidential poll set by law: elections chief (Category: Breaking News)
- Presidential election will be held between 18 Sept. and 18 Oct. 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- No regulation of campaign finance at LG poll if Speaker is unable to endorse Bill in time – EC C... (Category: Breaking News)
- Bill to limit candidates election campaign spending to be gazetted (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Government Misleading The International Community Re: Anti-Corruption Action? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Is Post-Crisis Essential Reforms Being Effectively Progressed? If Not What Is The Way Forward? (Category: Breaking News)
- Draft Anti-Corruption Law; Urgently Required Additional Law Reforms: An Open Letter To Minister ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Are Providers Of Information Under RTI Cognizant Of Their Obligations? (Category: Breaking News)
- A Postscript To Political Crisis: A Way Out (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Flight Of Human Capital – A Catastrophic Fait Accompli appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Indian HC explains how Covid-19, Russia-Ukraine conflict expanded India’s role in SL (Category: Breaking News)
- Genocide Day’ controversy : SL registers protest with Canadian HC (Category: Breaking News)
- SL economy, IMF claims, and reality (Category: Breaking News)
- New Australian HC launches landmark educational programme (Category: Breaking News)
The Prime Minister of Thailand, Srettha Thavisin will visit Sri Lanka on a two-day official visit from February 03 to 04, 2024, as per the invitation of Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.The post Thailand Prime Minister to visit Sri Lanka to sign Free Trade Agreement appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Thai PM to visit SL (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka, Thailand sign historic Free Trade Agreement (Category: Breaking News)
- Thai PM to travel to Sri Lanka to sign FTA in February (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lankan Government’s proposed law to create another body to investigate wartime abuses replicates previous failed efforts, ignores the needs of victims, and falls far short of meeting Sri Lanka’s international legal obligations, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said today. HRW said Sri Lankan authorities continue to silence and repress families of victims and their […]
- Ongoing abuses undermining proposed TRC goals in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- HRW accuses Sri Lanka of regressive policies (Category: Breaking News)
- Abuses Undercut Proposed ‘Truth Commission’ – Human Rights Watch (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka accused of misusing Official Secrets Act (Category: Breaking News)
The Prime Minister of Thailand, Srettha Thavisin will undertake a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka from 03 – 04 February 2024 at the invitation of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The Prime Minister will participate at the ceremony to mark the 76th Anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka as Guest of Honour. During the visit, the Thai Prime […]
- Thailand Prime Minister to visit Sri Lanka to sign Free Trade Agreement (Category: Breaking News)
- Thailand explores opportunities at Hambantota Port (Category: Breaking News)
- Thailand’s Prime Minister to travel to Sri Lanka to sign FTA (Category: Breaking News)
- Thailand says ties with Sri Lanka elevated to new heights (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka updated the UK on the debt restructuring process and thanked UK for its support and cooperation extended towards Sri Lanka as a member of the Paris Club in accelerating the process. Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry concluded his official visit to the United Kingdom on the invitation of the prestigious Cambridge Union […]
- Sri Lanka condoles with Iran over Kerman terror attack (Category: Breaking News)
- Rescued Sri Lankans from Myanmar to be repatriated to Sri Lanka via Bangkok (Category: Breaking News)
- UNDP and Sri Lanka discuss impact of regressive tax policies (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran’s Foreign Minister to undertake official visit to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
by Lasanda Kurukulasuriya Sri Lanka’s remarks at the meetings of the 19th Summit of the Non Aligned Movement in Uganda, must surely have had observers of international relations, especially relating to West Asia, scratching their heads. President Ranil Wickemesinghe in Kampala on Friday (19 Jan.) said he welcomed the fact that the 19th Summit gave […]
- Sri Lanka Hones Its Balancing Act (Category: Breaking News)
- We don’t have the capacity for a Red Sea deployment on our own (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign Ministry urged to advise govt. against Red Sea deployment (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sails into murky waters in the Red Sea (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Chips Are Everywhere: But Can Sri Lanka Ride The Wave? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Biden’s order to restrict US investments in China’s tech sector opens new opportunities for India (Category: Breaking News)
- US Chips Act restricts companies from expanding production in China (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka Adrift In Tempestuous Seas (Category: Breaking News)
- Threats To The Hegemony Of The US Dollar (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post RW, IMF & The Economy appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- IMF’s Prescription: Panacea Or Palliative? (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF, ATA & RW’s Consolidation (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Economics & 13A Politics: Recipe For Unrest (Category: Breaking News)
- Restructuring The Economy: A Stock Take (Category: Breaking News)
ECONOMYNEXT –President Ranil Wickremesinghe has invited political party leaders in Parliament to discuss the IMF agreement implementation with the fund’s Managing Director. “I am willing to extend an invitation to the Managing Director of the IMF to participate in a collective dialogue here. Let us collaboratively explore different perspectives and propose modifications if deemed beneficial,...
- Sri Lanka’s book publishing industry faces crisis as 18% VAT sparks job losses and closures (Category: Breaking News)
- Indo-Lanka FTA to be revived and upgraded – Prez (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez has final say in making IMF agreement available to MPs (Category: Breaking News)
- President tells Wall Street Journal time not right for Gotabaya to return home (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Sangha-Led Buddhist-Tamil Dialogue Takes Shape appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Follow-Up On The Buddhist-Tamil Dialogue In Europe & USA (Category: Breaking News)
- The JVP & The Tamil People: Change The Party Line Now! (Category: Breaking News)
- Should The Country Be Governed By As Sangha Says?: A Rejoinder (Category: Breaking News)
- Will Karu Jayasuriya Be Suitable As An Interim President? (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe extended an invitation to all political party leaders in the Parliament to engage in discussions with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the implementation of the agreement with the IMF. Emphasizing the importance of unity in leading the country to success, he reiterated that withdrawing from the agreement […]
- President invites party leaders for ‘collective dialogue’ with IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- President seeks opposition support to implement IMF deal (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to reach IMF staff level agreement, debt restructuring framework by end July: PM (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka likely to go ahead with new income tax regime, but president “ready to discuss” (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka star Chamari Athapaththu has won the ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year for 2023 after a stellar 12 months.The post Chamari Athapaththu won ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year for 2023 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Chamari Athapaththu back atop ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka captain quashes retirement speculation (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka register highest successful run chase in women’s ODI history (Category: Breaking News)
- Chamari Athapaththu is ICC Women’s Player of the Month for September 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Plans, Teams & Mis-Steps appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Electricity, Costs, Options Needs & Priorities (Category: Breaking News)
- Tailoring Our Needs To Match International Legal Requirements (Category: Breaking News)
- The Cost Of Dying (Category: Breaking News)
- On “Reaching For The Stars” & Some Troubling Issues (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lankan Cabinet has approved the draft Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Sri Lanka and Thailand. After nine rounds of discussions between the two sides, a complete 14-chapter draft Free Trade Agreement was prepared, including the preamble and annexes, to improve trade and investment, compliance with local laws and regulations and facilitating knowledge sharing. […]
- Sri Lanka and Thailand to commence 3rd round of FTA talks (Category: Breaking News)
- US and Sri Lanka to sign deal to prevent smuggling of nuclear material (Category: Breaking News)
- Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Thai Airways resumes daily flights to Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, addressing the 30th Annual General Meeting of the Lanka Confectionary Manufacturers Association (LCMA) yesterday (24) at Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo emphasized the potential for Sri Lanka to become a global player in the confectionery industry. He encouraged Sri Lankan confectioners to expand their horizons and tap into international markets. The President emphasi...
- President wants cocoa planted on tea estates (Category: Breaking News)
- President Wickremesinghe advocates expansion of Sri Lankan Confectionery Industry and Cocoa cult... (Category: Breaking News)
- President advocates expansion of Sri Lankan confectionery industry and cocoa cultivation (Category: Breaking News)
- Cinnamon cultivation will be expanded under Agricultural Modernization program – President (Category: Breaking News)
The United Kingdom and Sri Lanka had discussions centered on enhancing relations between both countries, and its future trajectory. High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the United Kingdom Rohitha Bogollagama had a meeting with the Speaker of the UK Parliament Lord McFall of Alcluith. During the meeting, the High Commissioner and Speaker Lord McFall discussed […]
- UK to work with Sri Lanka to restore debt sustainability (Category: Breaking News)
- Bogollagama presents Copy of Letter of Credence to UK FCO (Category: Breaking News)
- Manisha Gunasekara to be Sri Lanka’s new envoy in France (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil seeks strengthening of ties with UK (Category: Breaking News)
By Hiran H.Senewiratne Sri Lanka’s inflation could rise to 7 percent in January 2024 due to the VAT increase, the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe warned. Speaking at a special press briefing held yesterday, Dr. Weerasinghe explained that an increase in inflation is likely due to the increase […]
- CB reduces interest rates by 100 basis points to tackle inflation and ease borrowing costs (Category: Breaking News)
- Price controls to be removed from rupee lending rates from April 1 – CBSL Governor (Category: Breaking News)
- Policy interest rates reduced to enable economy to reach its true potential – CBSL Governor (Category: Breaking News)
- CB reduces interest rates (Category: Breaking News)
by Jehan Perera Under President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s leadership it looks like Sri Lanka is once again punching above its weight. The President took centre stage at the 19th Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the 3rd South Summit of the Group of 77 & China, currently taking […]
- President Positions Sri Lanka To Win International Support (Category: Breaking News)
- President holds bilateral talks with state leaders during NAM Summit in Kampala (Category: Breaking News)
- Non-aligned nations, once perceived as weak states, have evolved beyond that characterization -P... (Category: Breaking News)
- Reflect current changes in global financial institutions – President at NAM (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post President Positions Sri Lanka To Win International Support appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Govt. woos international community (Category: Breaking News)
- National Reconciliation & Archaeological Mischiefs (Category: Breaking News)
- Neither North Nor South, Ranil At Home With The Global Right (Category: Breaking News)
- Child’s Guide To UK’s Trade Concessions To Developing Countries (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's consumer price inflation rate jumped to 4.2% year-on-year in December driven by rising food prices, official data showed on Monday, although it remains well below record high levels seen at the height of the country's financial crisis.The post Rising food prices drive Sri Lanka inflation up to 4.2% in December appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka’s key inflation rate rises to 1.5% in October (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka consumer price inflation eases to 53.2% in January but impulses still persist (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s key inflation rate eases to 50.6% in February (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s July consumer inflation more than halves to 4.6% (Category: Breaking News)
By Prof. Amarasiri de Silva Sri Lanka, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes, is grappling with an unprecedented macroeconomic crisis. This crisis has given rise to acute shortages and sharp increases in the prices of essential products, creating a complex web of challenges. At the heart of this multifaceted crisis lies a […]
- Dairy: The mirage of self-sufficiency (Category: Business)
- Egg prices expected to drop, imports unnecessary from next year – Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Fix food sectors (Category: Business)
- Achieving food security:Integrated plan necessary (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is showing first signs of recovery as it finds itself in an election year, and therefore, what happens before the elections as well as after them will be crucial for the economic recovery in Sri Lanka, IMF’s Senior Mission Chief, Peter Breuer said on Friday. He said so at a press briefing held […]
- SL hopes for productive talks at IMF WB spring meetings (Category: Breaking News)
- World Bank’s IFC emphasizes private sector engagement in crisis-hit Lanka’s growth (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s debt negotiations stall over GDP growth projections and repayment terms – Nishan de ... (Category: Breaking News)
- India promises further support (Category: Breaking News)
The National Peoples Power (NPP) says if it comes to power it will continue to work with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and look to make changes to the current agreement with Sri Lanka. NPP MP Vijitha Herath said that the main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya was concerned over talks held between the NPP and […]
- NPP to revise IMF agreement (Category: Breaking News)
- Anura Kumara Dissanayake to contest for presidency (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP says world has changed and so has it (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliament split ahead of Presidential Election (Category: Breaking News)
China’s consumer price index (CPI) fell by 0.3 per cent year on year in December, marking a third consecutive monthly decline amid fears of deflationary risks Concerns have risen that China is facing similar issues to Japan’s so-called lost decades of stagnation China’s falling consumer prices in the fourth quarter have plunged full-year inflation to […]
- China has fallen into a psycho-political funk (Category: Breaking News)
- VAT increase could cause inflation to hit 7 percent in January – CBSL Governor (Category: Breaking News)
- CCPI based headline inflation increases in November 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Qatar inflation hits 20-month high in Aug (Category: Business)
The Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute (LKI) hosted a panel discussion ‘Sri Lanka as a Destination: From Antiquity to Modernity’ as part of its outreach activities to promote ‘Cultural Diplomacy’ in Koggala on Saturday (13 January 2024). Held with the Indian Ocean as the backdrop at the Long Beach Hotel, Koggala, this interactive discussion was organized as […]
- Dinara, Methwan, Achinthya to fight for final spots today (Category: Breaking News)
- 2024: An election year and global trends (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign policy quagmire (Category: Breaking News)
- Kevum,Krida , and Kade : Avurudu in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
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