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[…]The post Recovery, Growth & Toxic Imports appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- IMF, ATA & RW’s Consolidation (Category: Breaking News)
- A führer In The Making (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF’s Prescription: Panacea Or Palliative? (Category: Breaking News)
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[…]The post Undemocratic Rule Of Modi’s India Is A Security Threat To South Asia appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Postponing Elections & Inviting The Dragon: Sri Lankan President’s China Tilt (Category: Breaking News)
- Rise Of Ultranationalism & Elections, Tamil Nationalism & Resurrection Of LTTE Ideology In Sri L... (Category: Breaking News)
- Destination Delhi: Roving President’s Next Port Of Call (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka Asymptomatic; US At ICU; India Near Morgue; Deadly Everywhere: Can The Authoritarian Pande... (Category: Breaking News)
Singapore – One of the world’s most open economies is attempting a delicate balancing act. On the one hand, the Southeast Asian city-state wants to lure the world’s best and brightest to bolster its workforce, one of Asia’s most diverse. On the other hand, it has to assure locals competing with foreigners for jobs that […]
- “Go Gota Go” = Abolish EP (Category: Breaking News)
- EP Governor refuses to budge despite threat from monks (Category: Breaking News)
- Over 70 percent of foreign funded projects implemented in EP (Category: Breaking News)
- Teacher transfer scheme reactivated in EP (Category: Breaking News)
The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) annual flagship economic publication, the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) for April 2024, forecasts moderate growth in Sri Lanka’s economy of 1.9% in 2024 and 2.5% in 2025, following two consecutive years of contraction.The post Sri Lanka shows signs of recovery but must maintain reform momentum: ADB appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and ...
- ADB provides Sri Lanka access to concessional financing (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka seeks Asian Development Bank support in digitalization, agriculture (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB approves $350 Million for Sri Lanka economic stabilization programme (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB approves $100 million loan to support SMEs in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka and Kazakhstan have successfully concluded the second round of Foreign Office Consultations in Astana on Thursday (11).
Kazakhstan has invited President Ranil Wickremesinghe to undertake an official visit to the country. Sri Lanka and Kazakhstan successfully concluded the second round of Foreign Office Consultations in Astana. The Sri Lanka delegation was led by Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane, and the delegation of Kazakhstan was led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan […]
- Sri Lanka to hold Foreign Office Consultations with Kazakhstan (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka looks to enhance ties with Russia (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka and Estonia successfully conclude inaugural bilateral political consultations (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB pledges further support for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
In a significant diplomatic exchange, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan engaged in a telephone conversation on Wednesday with his Sri Lankan counterpart, Senior Advisor to the President on National Security Sagala Ratnayaka. The dialogue encompassed a range of crucial topics aimed at bolstering bilateral relations between the two nations.
Sri Lanka and Kazakhstan successfully concluded the second round of Foreign Office Consultations in Astana today (11 April 2024). The Sri Lanka delegation was led by Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane, and the delegation of Kazakhstan was led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev.
- G.L. to Russia and Kazakhstan (Category: Breaking News)
- GL off to Russia and Kazakhstan (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka, Kazakhstan seek to boost bilateral cooperation in many sectors (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka, Kazakhstan sign MoU to enhance bilateral cooperation (Category: Breaking News)
An attempt to smuggle over Rs. 10 million worth of goods into Sri Lanka, including laptops and mobile phones, was busted by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). The goods were seized at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). According to the Police, three people were arrested with a large consignment of foreign liquor, cigarettes, laptops, mobile phones […]
- India lifts export ban on onions for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Plantation workers stage protest demanding Rs. 1700 wage (Category: Breaking News)
- Taj Samudra celebrates 40 years (Category: Breaking News)
- Probe sought on Piumi Hansamali’s assets (Category: Breaking News)
Eight Sri Lankans, rescued from the Myawaddy area of Myanmar have been received today by the officials of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok and will be repatriated to Sri Lanka soon, the Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry said. The Sri Lankans, who were rescued on March 4, 2024 by Myanmar authorities from Myawaddy and […]
- Thailand and Sri Lanka discuss early repatriation of trafficked Sri Lankans (Category: Breaking News)
- Myanmar’s urgent assistance sought to free 56 trafficked Sri Lankans (Category: Breaking News)
- Government defends relations with China (Category: Breaking News)
- Eight Sri Lankans trafficked to Myanmar rescued (Category: Breaking News)
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) says Sri Lanka must continue to implement reforms to address the underlying causes of the economic crisis and lay the foundation for fostering sustainable recovery. The ADB’s annual flagship economic publication, the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2024, forecasts Sri Lanka’s economy to record moderate growth of 1.9% in 2024 […]
- Debt-ridden Sri Lanka gets US$350m loan boost from ADB (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB approves $100M loan to provide Sri Lankan SMEs more access to finance (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka appeals to creditors for help (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka shows signs of recovery but must maintain reform momentum: ADB (Category: Breaking News)
Three Sri Lankan passengers have been arrested by the CID at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake while trying to smuggle foreign liquor, cigarettes, laptops, mobile phones and other accessories worth over Rs. 10 million, into the country.
The “Wasath Siriya 2024” celebration for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year will take place on Saturday, 27th April, 2024 at Shangri-La Green, Galle Face, Colombo. This event is being organized by the Welfare Society of the Presidential Secretariat along with other ministries and will be held from 7.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. The “Wasath […]
- President joins “Wasath Siriya 2024” celebrations (Category: Breaking News)
- Applications Open for “Wasath Siriya- 2024” New Year Festival Competitions (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Wasath Siriya 2023’ state Sinhala & Tamil New Year Celebrations on April 22nd (Category: Breaking News)
- Madhavi Prarthana and H.D. Miyuranga crowned New Year Princess and Prince at ‘Wasath Siriya 2024’ (Category: Breaking News)
India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has extended invitations to political parties from 25 countries, including Sri Lanka, to witness the Indian elections and the accompanying campaigning. The invitations, which have been dispatched to political parties from both ruling and opposition factions across the globe, include representatives from various regions such as Africa, Europe, and [...
- Congress warns BJP putting Tamils in Sri Lanka at risk (Category: Breaking News)
- South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung stabbed in neck (Category: Breaking News)
- Popular Tamil Actor Vijay enters politics (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP calls for debate among presidential candidates (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka condemned the attack on the Iranian Consulate in Damascus and called for strict adherence to Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic Relations, especially with regard to protection of personnel and premises of diplomatic missions. Issuing a statement, the Foreign Ministry said that Sri Lanka wishes to urge all parties concerned to exercise restraint, refrain from […]
- Tight security during Iranian President’s visit to Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF and Sri Lanka discuss next steps to finalize 2nd Review (Category: Breaking News)
- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to establish a High Commission in New Zealand (Category: Breaking News)
A response to the ‘Anatomy of a movement: Jathika Chinthanaya’ by Dr. Sumedha S. Amarasekara This article is a response to the question- ‘If the failure of the left was what portended Jathika Chinthanaya, what would the sterility and decay of Jathika Chinthanaya portend?’ asked by Uditha Devapriya (UD) at the end of his article: […]
- Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Sixth (Mis)adventure: An Indisputable Reason For The ‘Aragalaya’ To Stay ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposed all-party govt: Prez wins support from unexpected quarters (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Justice for all’ calls for broad democratic movement to protect people’s rights (Category: Breaking News)
- Decline of middle class bodes ill for nation (Category: Breaking News)
By Dr Upul Wijayawardhana I, too, have been watching, like many millions with a conscience around the world, with a sense of helplessness, hopelessness and frustration, the indiscriminate massacre of thousands of innocent civilians, including children and the sick in Gaza by Israel Defence Forces (IDF) with the help of the West. I find it […]
- Joe calls Bibi (Category: Breaking News)
- The mathematics of Israel (Category: Breaking News)
- Sending workers to Israel now akin to sending them to Hitler’s Germany: Hakeem (Category: Breaking News)
- SL workers to be given military training in Israel – Hakeem (Category: Breaking News)
The 74th Annual General Meeting of the United Nations Association of Sri Lanka was held on Sunday, 31st March 2024 at the UNASL National Secretariat in Panadura.The following were unanimously elected to the National Executive Committee of the United Nations Association of Sri Lanka, for the fiscal year 2024/2025. President: Mr. M. M. Zawahir Chairman […]
- Sri Lanka elected Vice President of UN General Assembly (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliamentarian Wijedasa Rajapakse elected as President of Sri Lanka Bar Association (Category: Breaking News)
- Kaushalya Nawaratne re-elected as new BASL President (Category: Breaking News)
- BASL President re-elected (Category: Breaking News)
Japan promised to provide a stock of high-tech scanners valued at USD 8.4 million US dollars, to the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) at Katunayake and the Colombo Port. The first batch of equipment, under the grant aid, was handed over to the Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva, by the Japanese […]
- Mind control comes to VR, letting me explode alien heads with a thought - CNET (Category: Technology)
- Sheep scans (Category: Technology)
- Met adopts fingerprint scanners (Category: Technology)
- Scanner proposal triggers concerns (Category: South Australia)
In a significant diplomatic exchange, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan engaged in a telephone conversation with his Sri Lankan counterpart, Senior Advisor to the President on National Security Sagala Ratnayaka on Wednesday (10).
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) crossed the 12,000-point mark at the end of trading on Wednesday (10).
All postal workers have agreed to work on 12 April, despite it being a public holiday, to handle the significant volume of goods received by the Central Mail Exchange for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year season, for the first time in its history.
Sri Lanka is to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the Institute of Biotechnology and Monash University in Australia to establish cooperation for research and innovation related activities. The approval of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the clearance of the Department of Attorney General have been received for the proposed draft MoU. The draft […]
- Church puts faith in God to ensure justice over Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- India lifts export ban on onions for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Taj Samudra celebrates 40 years (Category: Breaking News)
- Probe sought on Piumi Hansamali’s assets (Category: Breaking News)
The ban on vehicle imports to Sri Lanka is likely to be lifted in 2025, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said. The ban was imposed during the economic crisis to prevent Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves from depleting. The ban was later relaxed for certain sectors, especially the tourism […]
- Ban Ki-moon in Sri Lanka next week as GGGI President (Category: Breaking News)
- Overseas travel ban on Cabraal further extended (Category: Breaking News)
- Overseas travel ban on Diana Gamage extended (Category: Breaking News)
- Overseas travel ban on Cabraal extended (Category: Breaking News)
Foreign Office Consultations between Sri Lanka and Kazakhstan are scheduled to be held on 11 April 2024 in Astana, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
Foreign Office Consultations between Sri Lanka and Kazakhstan are scheduled to be held on 11 April 2024 in Astana. The Sri Lanka Delegation will be led by Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane. Following the meeting between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart K. Tokayev last year a decision was taken to open a resident Sri […]
- Kazakhstan invites Sri Lankan President to undertake an official visit (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka and Estonia successfully conclude inaugural bilateral political consultations (Category: Breaking News)
- India lifts export ban on onions for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia and Sri Lanka discuss ways to strengthen relationship (Category: Breaking News)
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the President in his capacity as the Minister of Defense to admit undergraduate students to the Faculty of Medicine of General Sir John Kotalawala Defense University to study medicine and surgery on a fee levying basis. The General Sir John Kotalawala Defense University was made a […]
- Sri Lankan students can now enroll in MBBS program at KDU on payment basis (Category: Breaking News)
- Recruitments to the Defence University (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President attends graduation ceremony of Defense Academy (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet nod for admission of local students to medical degree programme at KDU (Category: Breaking News)
The UK government has tweaked its travel advice for Sri Lanka, but campaigners believe further changes are still required.The post UK travel advice tweaks for Sri Lanka ‘still unfair’ appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- UK issues travel advisory on Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- UK relaxes travel advice on Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- UK relaxes travel advice on Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- UK travel advice tweaks for Sri Lanka still unfair (Category: Breaking News)
By Lasanda Kurukulasuriya Since their visit to India at the invitation of the Indian government in February, leaders of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna-led National People’s Power coalition have become the poster-boys and girls of a complicated Sri Lankan political landscape, in a pre-election period. The once-marginal parliamentary group’s leader is now viewed as a potential […]
- Govt. accused of giving Indian companies access to Lankans’ biometrics (Category: Breaking News)
- India further expands her role (Category: Breaking News)
- Adani investment has come in, we are not panicking about projects- Ali Sabry (Category: Breaking News)
- Indo-Lanka FTA to be revived and upgraded – Prez (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has launched an investigation into the shooting by the Police in which a SLAF Volunteer Corporal of the Rugby pool was killed in Padukka. The Police had said that the corporal was shot during an exchange of fire between the Police and the Air Force member. According to the […]
- Sri Lanka Air Force Corporal killed in Police shootout (Category: Breaking News)
- Outgoing Air chief promoted to the rank of Air Chief Marshal (Category: Breaking News)
- Woman and three children found dead in Malabe (Category: Breaking News)
- Father, mother children found dead (Category: Breaking News)
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