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[…]The post Arrest Of Stand-Up Comedian Natasha: ICCPR Act & Shrinking Space For Dissent appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
Sri Lanka and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have looked at strengthening financial governance in Sri Lanka. State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe had talks with the Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, Kenji Okamura. “It was a great pleasure to meet IMF DMD HE Kenji Okamura. Discussed the progress of the EFF programme, challenges […]
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has requested the Attorney General to consider instituting criminal proceedings against eight pyramid-type prohibited schemes operating in Sri Lanka.The post Sri Lanka’s Central Bank warns general public over 8 pyramid-type schemes appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Live Updates - Sri Lanka News.
The World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the Ministry of Power and Energy in Sri Lanka had talks on restructuring the balance sheets of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB). Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said that World Bank experts will work with the CEB and the IMF to provide advice and options […]
The assistance of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has been sought for Sri Lanka’s upcountry. A discussion was held today on the advancement of education, health, and technology in the upcountry through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, one of the top humanitarian organizations in the world. The discussion took place under the direction […]
China is keen to explore opportunities to strengthen its bilateral relations with Sri Lanka. President Ranil Wickremesinghe received a courtesy call by Sun Weidong, the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs from the People’s Republic of China. The meeting took place at the Presidential Secretariat and was attended by officials from both nations, the President’s Media […]
The Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kemji Okamura, has expressed his appreciation towards Sri Lanka s progress in its ongoing economic reforms, and has emphasised that the IMF is looking forward to further strengthen its ties with Sri Lanka.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has received a courtesy call from Sun Weidong, the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs from the People’s Republic of China.The post Chinese reaffirms support for Sri Lanka’s economic recovery appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Live Updates - Sri Lanka News.
Sri Lanka's central bank is expected to keep rates unchanged at its policy meeting this week as it continues to support the debt-laden economy amid persistently high inflation.The post Sri Lanka’s Central Bank to hold rates as inflation stays high appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Live Updates - Sri Lanka News.
Turkish Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Demet Sekercioglu, and Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva. yesterday (30) discussed the commencing of direct flights between the two countries later this year. The Chief of Turkish Airlines’ South Asia Office Fathi Bozkurt joined the discussion held at the Ministry. A senior Ministry spokesman told The […]
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The decision to resume the Colombo Light Rail Transit (LRT) project with the assistance of Japan has been approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.The post Cabinet approves resume of the Colombo Light Rail Transit project appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Live Updates - Sri Lanka News.
The Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kenji Okamura, is to visit Sri Lanka for talks. State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said that Kenji Okamura will be on a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka (31st May and 1st June). During the visit, several rounds of discussions will be held on […]
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to establish a Truth and Reconciliation Commission, taking into account the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa. The Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms and the Minister of Foreign Affairs visited South Africa at the invitation of the Minister of International Relations and […]
Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kenji Okamura will arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow (May 31) for a two-day official visit, State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe says.
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday (29) approved a 350 million U.S. Dollar special policy-based loan to provide budget support to Sri Lanka for economic stabilisation, the ADB said in a press release. The Bank said that the programme is part of a broader package of financial assistance anchored by the International Monetary Fund’s […]
On an appeal made by the Government of Sri Lanka to Myanmar, six Sri Lankans, who were victims of human trafficking have been repatriated to Colombo, the Foreign Ministry said. The Sri Lankans were stranded in Myanmar and were rescued by the Myanmar authorities and handed over to the Sri Lanka Embassy in Yangon for […]
The ICCPR is being used as a tool to restrict freedom of expression in Sri Lanka, Amnesty International said. “Amnesty International is concerned by the arrest of comedian Nathasha Edirisooriya. The right to freedom of expression applies to information and ideas of all kinds including those that may be deeply offensive. Sri Lankan authorities must […]
Officials of the Immigration and Emigration Department who participated at the Sectoral Oversight Committee on International Relations chaired by Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa stated that Sri Lankans living abroad will be able to apply for a new passport or renew their passport online with effect from June 1st.
Sri Lankans living abroad will be able to apply for a new passport or can renew their passport with effect from June 01, 2023. This was stated at a meeting of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on International Relations.
The transportation and logistics arm of the Hayleys Group, Advantis, announced a groundbreaking partnership with India’s top cruise line, Cordelia Cruises to usher in a new wave of inbound luxury tourists to Sri Lanka. Leveraging their newly forged partnership, Advantis – Travel and Aviation will serve as the General Sales Agent, while Advantis Group subsidiary, […]
By N Sathiya Moorthy How come a ‘poor’ in Asia is also among the ‘miserable’ in the world? But it is possible, as two economic surveys of nations have shown, coming as they do almost simultaneously. A certain Hanke’s Annual Misery Index (HAMI) 2022 has ranked Sri Lanka as the 11th […]
Even though China is South Korea’s top trading partner, Seoul’s tightening ties with the U.S. and other wealthy democratic countries reveal its interest in countering Beijing’s economic coercion, experts say. After a monthlong diplomacy effort that included summits with the U.S. and G-7 leaders, “reducing our reliance on China” and “diversifying our trading part...
Sri Lankans living overseas can apply for a new passport or renew their passport online from 01 June, the Parliament Sectoral Oversight Committee on International Relations was told. Officials of the Immigration and Emigration Department said this during the sectoral oversight committee on international relations held under the chairmanship MP Namal Rajapaksa. Officials pointed out […]
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a $350 million special policy-based loan to provide budget support to Sri Lanka for economic stabilization.The post ADB approves $350 Million for Sri Lanka economic stabilization programme appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Live Updates - Sri Lanka News.
Following representations made by the Government of Sri Lanka to Myanmar, six Sri Lankans, who were victims of the human trafficking have been repatriated to Colombo. The Sri Lankans were stranded in Myanmar and were rescued by the Myanmar authorities and handed over to the Sri Lanka Embassy in Yangon for repatriation to Sri Lanka, […]