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The merchandise export performance in February 2024 amounted to US$ 983.7 million, recording a modest increase of 0.17 % compared to February 2023, the Export Development Board (EDB) says.
Former Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena disclosed today that he is well aware of the true perpetrators behind the Easter Sunday bombings in 2019 and is ready to disclose information about all those involved and responsible for the Easter Sunday terror attacks if ordered or asked by a court.The post Maithripala Sirisena ready to reveal Masterminds behind Easter Sunday Bombing appeared firs...
- Easter Sunday Attacks: Court proceedings against Maithripala Sirisena suspended for 10 weeks (Category: Breaking News)
- Former President Maithripala Sirisena ordered to court appearance on April 4 (Category: Breaking News)
- Easter Sunday Attacks: Court names Maithripala Sirisena as a suspect (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala Sirisena apologises to Victims of Easter Sunday Attacks (Category: Breaking News)
A day that started with Sri Lanka’s top five being skittled for just 57 ended with Bangladesh three down and trailing by 248 runs. In between, there were centuries for Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis amid a 202-run sixth-wicket stand, as Sri Lanka fought back from a horror start to end day one of […]
- Kamindu Mendis’ unbeaten 92 drags Sri Lanka to 531 (Category: Breaking News)
- Uncapped Dunith Wellalage in Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup squad (Category: Breaking News)
- Angelo Mathews back in T20I squad after three-year absence (Category: Breaking News)
- Shanto, Hridoy help Bangladesh level series with comfortable win (Category: Breaking News)
Centuries by Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis saw Sri Lanka reach 280 in the first Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet Scores: Sri Lanka 280 in 68 overs (Dhananjaya de Silva 102, Kamindu Mendis 102; Khaled Ahmed 3-72, Nahid Rana 3-87) vs Bangladesh
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted separate operations to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters in the dark hours of Wednesday (20) March 2024. The operations led to the seizure of five (05) Indian trawlers and apprehension of 32 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Talaimannar and near the Delft Island. […]
- 43 Indian fishermen arrested by SLN (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Navy arrests 13 Indian fishermen poaching off eastern coast (Category: Breaking News)
- 24 more Indian fishermen arrested for poaching on the North sea (Category: Breaking News)
- Four trawlers poaching in Sri Lanka waters held by Navy (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The Tamil Nadu Factor appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Who Were The Early Sri Lankans? (Category: Breaking News)
- DMK Blown Away By Multiple Tsunamis In Tamil Nadu, Is Drowning In The Deluge (Category: Breaking News)
- Prelude To The ‘Long March’ In Tamil Nadu (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi’s Strategies & Engagements In Tamil Nadu In Recent Times (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post President Anura Kumara Dissanayake appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s Accomplishments & Challenges (Category: Breaking News)
- The Aragalaya & The Wijeweera Legacy: How The Lankan Left Could Win (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil Vs. AKD: Who Will Blink First? (Category: Breaking News)
- Election ’24: Rajapaksa Implosion & Ranil’s Red Sea Meddling (Category: Breaking News)
The Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. MIZUKOSHI Hideaki, expressed Japan’s support for the current program aimed at rebuilding the Sri Lankan economy.The post Japanese Ambassador assures Japan’s support for Sri Lanka’s Economic development efforts appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Japanese envoy commends Sri Lanka s anti-corruption initiatives, assures support (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan will support Sri Lanka’s economic development efforts – Japanese Ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan ready to support debt restructuring – Japanese Ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan to support Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring negotiations (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 32 Indian fishermen along with 05 trawlers poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Talaimannar and near the Delft Island in two separate operations conducted on Wednesday night.
The Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Mizukoshi Hideaki has expressed Japan s support for the current program aimed at rebuilding the Sri Lankan economy.
The Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka MIZUKOSHI Hideaki, expressed Japan’s support for the current program aimed at rebuilding the Sri Lankan economy. Drawing parallels between Japan’s historical journey and Sri Lanka’s current economic challenges, the Ambassador highlighted Japan’s resilience and economic resurgence as a model for Sri Lanka. These remarks were made during his keynote […]
- Japan pledges continued assistance (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese Ambassador assures Japan’s support for Sri Lanka’s Economic development efforts (Category: Breaking News)
- JAPANESE ENVOY AKASHI WELCOMES SRI LANKA’S DEVELOPMENT (Category: Breaking News)
- Rural students benefit from Japanese benevolence (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.
Sri Lanka Police have decided to offer cash rewards to individuals who provide information about illegal firearms used by members of organized crime gangs.The post Sri Lanka Police offer cash rewards for information on illegal firearms and organized crime appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Cash rewards offered as gun violence in Sri Lanka continues (Category: Breaking News)
- Police offer cash rewards for information provided on illegal firearms, organized criminals (Category: Breaking News)
- Cash rewards for people providing information for Yukthiya (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Police increase reward for tip-offs on illegal firearms (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has held a discussion with the founder of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa last night (21), where attention was drawn to the upcoming elections and the future political affairs.
Sri Lanka is close to finalising a debt treatment plan with India and the Paris Club, sources familiar with the negotiations said, pointing to a likely moratorium of up to six years and a reduced interest rate during the repayment period.The post Sri Lanka to secure likely 6-year moratorium on debt owed to India, Paris Club appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories...
- Paris Club proposing a 10-year moratorium on Sri Lanka’s debt – Report (Category: Breaking News)
- Paris Club to give Sri Lanka financing assurances amid IMF debt talks – sources (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka thanks India for giving assurances to IMF for USD 2.9 Billion bailout package (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bondholders ready for debt restructuring talks with authorities (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is close to finalising a debt treatment plan with India and the Paris Club, sources familiar with the negotiations said, pointing to a likely moratorium of up to six years and a reduced interest rate during the repayment period.
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)
Bangladesh won the toss and decided to put Sri Lanka in to bat in the first Test in Sylhet. Najmul Hossain Shanto said he was hoping for early inroads as he felt the moisture in the wicket from rain earlier in the day might aid seam and swing bowling. This could particularly aid express pacer […]
By Rathindra Kuruwita Parents should ensure that there is a minimum gap of two hours between a child’s consumption of sweets, Dr. Hemantha Amarasinghe, Head of the Department of Community Dentistry at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura said addressing a press conference in Colombo on Wednesday (20). “We are not saying that children should not […]
- OPA panel discussion: The Role of Domestic Aviation in Sri Lanka Tourism (Category: Breaking News)
- IT professionals leaving country (Category: Breaking News)
- UK, US pressure Lanka to repeal PTA (Category: Breaking News)
- India lifts onion export ban for neighbour Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka will be quietly confident lead up to the two match Test series against Bangladesh that gets underway today in Sylhet. Dhananjaya de Silva’s side is bottom of the table in ICC Test Championship with zero points and the team’s main goal will be to get out of that zone. The reason why Sri […]
- Shakib boost for Bangladesh in spin-friendly Chattogram against buoyant Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Kamindu’s unbeaten knock powers Sri Lanka to 531 (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Hot-and-cold’ Bangladesh seek consistency as Sri Lanka chase milestone win (Category: Breaking News)
- Spinners put Sri Lanka on verge of series sweep (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Police have decided to offer cash prizes to individuals who provide information about illegal firearms used by organized criminal gang members.
Singer Sri Lanka PLC, the nation’s foremost retailer of consumer durables, proudly extends its streak of success by clinching the prestigious ‘People’s Brand of the Year’ Award for the 18th consecutive year at the SLIM-KANTAR People’s Awards 2024, along with the ‘People’s Durables Brand of the Year’ Award at the ceremony, hosted by the Sri […]
- Pakistan clinch the Asia Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Afridi stars as Pakistan clinch series (Category: Sports)
- Jongwe and Madande clinch thriller for Zimbabwe over Sri Lanka to level T20 series (Category: Breaking News)
- McKay takes five as Australia clinch Tri-series (Category: Sports)
Alhambra Hotels commemorates five decades of unwavering dedication to hospitality excellence today. What began as a visionary endeavor by founding Chairman Mr. Jabir A. Cader, a prominent businessman, has evolved into a cornerstone of Colombo’s hospitality landscape. Originally envisioned as a modern cinema, the venture transformed with the changing tides, capitalizing on the burgeoning tour...
- President appeals to public not to back another ‘Aragalaya’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Adrian Zecha : The Trailblazing Innovator Continuing to Redefine Luxury Travel (Category: Breaking News)
- Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo welcomes Nazoomi Azhar as its new General Manager (Category: Breaking News)
- Cinnamon Colombo Hotels elevates appreciation event to reinforce commitment to guest safety and ... (Category: Breaking News)
Tourism and Sports Minister Harin Fernando hailed the Australian media over the manner in which they ensure online safety. The Minister said that if the murder of a Sri Lankan family in Canada or the alleged incident involving a woman and cricketer Danushka Gunatillake in Australia happened in Sri Lanka it would have been handled […]
- Harin labels Wimal as a barking dog (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka requests to host IPL matches (Category: Breaking News)
- Over USD 1 million earned from tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka this year (Category: Breaking News)
- Musical shows allowed to go beyond 10pm (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 Sri Lanka Navy detained 32 Indian fishermen for poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Talaimannar and near the Delft Island. The Navy said it continues to conduct regular patrols and operations in Sri Lankan waters to curb illegal fishing practices of foreign fishing trawlers, taking into account the impact of those practices on the […]
- Another 21 Indian fishermen arrested in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Navy detains 27 Indians for poaching in Sri Lankan waters (Category: Breaking News)
- Nineteen Indian fishermen detained in Sri Lankan waters (Category: Breaking News)
- Navy detains 12 Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan waters (Category: Breaking News)
Restructuring of Sri Lanka’s debt is to be completed before the Presidential election, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said. The President said that the process to reach an agreement on Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring is being expedited. He also said that Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena will be visiting China and will look to reach an agreement with […]
- President in New York to attend UN General Assembly (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF MD and Ranil review progress on restructuring Sri Lanka’s debt (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF says G20 Common Framework delivering for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- President orders Police protection for Israelis in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Friday 22nd March, 2024 The government was cock-a-hoop yesterday evening, having defeated the Opposition’s motion of no confidence against Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena. There were 75 votes for the motion and 117 votes against it. The SLPP has retained a parliamentary majority by engineering crossovers from the Opposition, despite its growing unpopularity in the country, […]
- Speaker allocates time for Dayasiri, others to speak in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- GL complains of step-motherly treatment for SLPP rebels MPs in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- House imbroglio: CPA, IPU urged to intervene (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB says it has no confidence in Speaker (Category: Breaking News)
SCRAP BOOK OF CHANDRAJEEWA – Part II by Laleen Jayamanne Shirani Rajapakse’s short piece has a delicious bit of visual analysis which brings out the playful nature of Sarath’s mati wada, that most folk of craft practices, loved instinctively by many Lankans. She says, ‘the quaint ornamental structure in the picture looks very much like […]
- BETWEEN ABSTRACTION & EMPATHY IN SARATH CHANDRAJEEWA’S VISUAL PARAPHRASES – PART II (Category: Breaking News)
- Eugenio Barba’s Living Archive & Floating Islands – II (Category: Breaking News)
- What's in a name? (Category: Breaking News)
- The Copper Tumbler and Donkeys in Mannar: A Work of Mourning – IV (Category: Breaking News)
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