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Sri Lankan businesses must look beyond the surface to design Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategies that consider broader complexities, if they are to achieve tangible and transformative business results and greater social harmony, says a new landmark report that provides recommendations for businesses to harness the potential of DEI. The new report “Unlocking the […]
- Financial access widens for Bangladesh's poor (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka: Casinos to go ahead (Category: Breaking News)
- Stigma hinders HIV reporting in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Workplace violence, harassment costs Sri Lankan businesses millions: IFC Study (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Entertainment & Intellectual Activity In Jaffna – The Ramanathan Lectures appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Rajakulendran Academy Of Western Music, Speech & Drama: Reviving English In Jaffna (Category: Breaking News)
- Provincial Councils: Gejendrakumar Ponnambalam & The Federal Party’s Challenge (Category: Breaking News)
- Provincial Councils: Gejendrakumar Ponnambalam & The Federal Party’s Challenge (Category: Breaking News)
- Four New Universities: A Premature Budget Proposal For Cheats (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved increasing the minimum wage by 40%, a top official said on Tuesday, to support workers struggling with living costs as the economy slowly shakes off its worst financial crisis in decades, helped by an IMF bailout. Sri Lanka’s economy collapsed in early 2022 after its foreign exchange reserves dwindled to […]
- Cricketer Lahiru Thirimanna injured in accident (Category: Breaking News)
- Accomplished equestrian Mathilda Karlsson (Category: Breaking News)
- Major fire in Colombo building (Category: Breaking News)
- Students protest after boy dies following Thirukkovil marathon (Category: Breaking News)
7Prof. Nalin de Silva, in his latest article, shared on social media, underscored the need to thoroughly examine what he called grave disclosure made by Speaker Abeywardena, pertaining to Western and Indian role in ousting President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Sri Lanka’s former Ambassador to Myanmar, during Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s Presidency, explained how those who manipulated the crisis […]
- National elections: Ex-military factor (Category: Breaking News)
- Ex-SLAF officer sheds light on developments leading to Aragalaya (Category: Breaking News)
- Ex-COPE chief denies he was behind prorogation of Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Acting Canadian HC summoned over sanctions on ex-Presidents, others (Category: Breaking News)
There has been a delay in finalising the unit cost for the proposed 500 Mw wind power project initiated by India’s Adani Group. This is surprising and disturbing as there was a news item that the Cabinet had approved the payment of US dollar cents 14.6 per unit, nearly Rs. 50 in our local currency, […]
- Only 50,000 out of 7 mn buildings have rooftop solar systems (Category: Breaking News)
- Concerns raised over Adani Group’s engagement in wind power project (Category: Breaking News)
- Governor weighs changes to state's clean-energy law (Category: USA, Washington)
- President stresses on expediting renewable energy generation (Category: Breaking News)
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation to invite expressions of interest and proposals from qualified domestic and foreign institutions to promote the registration of ships under the Sri Lankan flag and to select the most suitable institutions on the recommendation of the Procurement Committee, consequent […]
The Sri Lankan Government is going to amend the National Minimum Wage of Workers Act to increase the monthly basic salary and daily wage of workers.The post Sri Lanka Government proposes Rs. 5,000 increase in monthly basic salary appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Special announcement on public sector salary payments for January (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan doctors demand Rs. 90,000 basic salary (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s government employees to protest demanding Rs. 20,000 salary hike (Category: Breaking News)
- Consumers Living In The Red (Category: Breaking News)
Tuesday 26th March, 2024 Former President Maithripala Sirisena, who declared last Friday that he was aware of the identity of the mastermind behind the Easter Sunday terror attacks, made a statement to the CID yesterday. His political opponents are baying for his blood; among them are those who were in the Yahapalana government at the […]
- Maithripala returns to PCoI on Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala returns to PCoI on Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala arrives at PCoI on Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala returns to PCoI on Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
Fergus Cumming, Deputy Chief Economist of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), concluded a three-day visit to Colombo from 18 to 20 March, British High Commission said in a statement. Fergus engaged in constructive discussions with key stakeholders, including the State Minister of Finance, Central Bank Governor, IMF Representatives, Diplomatic counterparts, opposition parties, ...
Nairobi – In response to an invitation extended by Kenya’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Francis Ogolla, Sri Lanka’s Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva is visting Kenya. Upon his arrival at the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi, General Silva was accorded a grand reception by the Kenyan defence forces. The visit signifies a deepening […]
- Envoy Kananathan meets Kenya’s Vice Chief of Defence Forces (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka s Chief of Defence Staff visits Kenya s Defence HQ (Category: Breaking News)
- Support Police and armed forces to maintain law and order (Category: Breaking News)
- IAF Chief meets Sri Lanka Prime Minister Gunawardena on second day of island nation’s visit (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena arrived in Beijing on Monday for a six-day official visit to China at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang. According to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Friday, Chinese leaders will have in-depth exchange of views with Gunawardena on continuing China-Sri Lanka traditional friendship, deepening political mutual trust, […]
- Chinese President wants to advance relationship with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet approves visa-free entry for visitors from 7 countries (Category: Breaking News)
- China assures continuous support to Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring process (Category: Breaking News)
- Accomplished equestrian Mathilda Karlsson (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s fate compared with that of Sikkim By Shamindra Ferdinando National Freedom Front (NFF) leader and Chairman of the Uththara Lanka Sabhagaya (ULS) Wimal Weerawansa, MP, said that President Ranil Wickremesinghe, SJB leader Sajith Premadasa, MP, and JVP/JJB leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake, MP, were pursuing the same strategy to address the economic crisis. Therefore, […]
- Wimal questions JVP’s deafening silence over CIA Chief’s visit (Category: Breaking News)
- Western powers back move to put off national elections indefinitely, warns Wimal (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposed all-party govt: Prez wins support from unexpected quarters (Category: Breaking News)
- Udaya, Wimal deny having met MR (Category: Breaking News)
By Ifham Nizam The recently-reopened Udawalawe Information Centre, now known as the Elephant Knowledge Walk at the Elephant Transit Home (ETH) in UdaWalawe, stands as a treasure trove for enthusiasts keen on studying paleontology and all things related to elephants. Since 1995, the Elephant Transit Home in UdaWalawe has been dedicated to rehabilitating and releasing […]
- MONLAR lashes out at Wildlife Dept. for failure to protect elephants (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Elephant Corridor’ purchased at over Rs. 1 billion by Browns Hotels and Resorts (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajitha steals limelight as Battle of the Maroons ends in draw (Category: Breaking News)
- Dilmah’s MJF Centre East Opens Cashew Processing Centre for Smallholders (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Citizens Should Be Aware Of The Burden Of Total Government Expenditure appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Evil Is Not Mere Money Printing, But Unbridled Government Expenditure (Category: Breaking News)
- Child’s Guide To Ranilnomics: Actual Tax Payment Is Not What One Pays Today (Category: Breaking News)
- SC Judgment, Fiscal Philosophy, & Long-Term Decisions For A Brighter Future (Category: Breaking News)
- The Role Of National Defence In A Crisis-Ridden Economy (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasizes the necessity of a new economic reform program for the country’s economic recovery.The post Sri Lanka President stresses vitality of new Economic reforms for country’s recovery appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- “My concern was the nation’s future” – President (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says Let 2048 be the year of development for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President Ranil delivers Government’s policy statement in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka risks returning to bankruptcy within a decade unless steps taken promptly – President (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe participating in a friendly discussion organized by the ‘United Youth Union’ on the theme ‘Future of our Youth’ in Polonnaruwa on Saturday (23), stressed the necessity of a new economic reform program for the country’s economic recovery. He requested for collective support from all citizens to prevent the next generation from inheriting […]
- Sri Lanka President stresses vitality of new Economic reforms for country’s recovery (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposed laws set to introduce structural changes, will be presented to Parliament in May – Pres... (Category: Breaking News)
- The Government’s objective is to develop Sri Lanka as a thriving nation by 2048 – President (Category: Breaking News)
- “We may contest elections separately but let us collaborate in nation-building endeavors” – Pres... (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Gaza In End Times appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Cauldrons We Make (Category: Breaking News)
- Nakba II & Arab Spring II: Looming Possibilities From Gaza Inferno (Category: Breaking News)
- Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? (Category: Breaking News)
- Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinian... (Category: Breaking News)
By SHIHAR ANEEZ ECONOMYNEXT –Cabinet will discuss how to handle foreign research vessels in future and the Foreign Ministry is in the process of drafting a cabinet paper for the policy, two government officials said. Foreign research vessels are temporarily banned in Sri Lanka after India put heavy pressure on President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s government to stop […]
- German research ship allowed Sri Lanka port call after Chinese-protest led clarification (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka decides not to obtain foreign loans for projects (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka decides not to obtain foreign loans for projects (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka decides not to obtain foreign loans for projects (Category: Breaking News)
by Rajan Philips The Election Commission of India has set a staggering 44-day timetable for the country’s 18th Lok Sabha elections, between April 19 and June 1, with the results declared on June 4. There will be seven phases of voting – on April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, […]
- India’s Election Timetable & Sri Lanka’s Deadlock Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Middle East on Edge, India’s Vote Marathon, and Lanka’s Long Election Eve (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian Politics: Modi Set For Hat Trick At Home; Caught In Dirty Tricks Abroad (Category: Breaking News)
- Indo-Lanka relations:Shared challenges and ‘Quad’ strategies (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post India’s Election Timetable & Sri Lanka’s Deadlock Elections appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The New Kurukshetra: BJP & Opposition Alliances For The 2024 Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Timetable set for India’s national election, deadlock elections loom in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian Politics: Modi Set For Hat Trick At Home; Caught In Dirty Tricks Abroad (Category: Breaking News)
- Elections Season & JVP/SJB Options (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister of Transport Lasantha Alagiyawanna revealed that foreign individuals seeking a driving license in Sri Lanka will have the convenience of applying for it directly at the airport from April 15th 2024. Upon exiting the airport, they will be able to obtain their driver’s license swiftly and efficiently.
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- Road Runner: Here's how to avoid driver's license text scam (Category: USA, Arizona)
- OR-09-LegalMushrm-All,100 (Category: USA, South Dakota)
At least 1,000 workers from Sri Lanka are expected to land in Israel for work by the end of March in its agriculture sector, primarily picking citrus fruits, the Director General of Israel’s Population and Immigration Authority said. Last week 122 Sri Lankan workers landed, this week 377 and next week 258 more workers will […]
- McDonald’s stores shut in Sri Lanka over poor hygiene case (Category: Breaking News)
- Cricketer Lahiru Thirimanna injured in accident (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF tells NPP it was unaware of all-party meeting (Category: Breaking News)
- Accomplished equestrian Mathilda Karlsson (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Economic Realities & Political Promises appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- IMF’s Prescription: Panacea Or Palliative? (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF, ATA & RW’s Consolidation (Category: Breaking News)
- A führer In The Making (Category: Breaking News)
- Restructuring The Economy: A Stock Take (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka strongly condemned the dastardly terrorist attack which occurred at the Crocus City shopping center in Moscow, Russia causing tragic loss of civilian lives and injury. The Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry said that such cowardly acts of violence against civilians are abhorrent and have no place in civilized society. The Government and the people […]
- Another 21 Indian fishermen arrested in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Navy detains 32 Indian fishermen (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Sri Lankans on vessel attacked by rebels in the gulf sea rescued (Category: Breaking News)
- Fears over crisis mount as GR, MR stay put (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is to offer on-arrival driving licenses for foreigners at the airport from 15th Aprile, the Government announced. State Minister of Transport Lasantha Alagiyawanna said that foreign individuals seeking a driving license in Sri Lanka will have the convenience of applying for it directly at the airport. “All necessary arrangements have been made to […]
- Cricketer Lahiru Thirimanna injured in accident (Category: Breaking News)
- Accomplished equestrian Mathilda Karlsson (Category: Breaking News)
- Major fire in Colombo building (Category: Breaking News)
- Students protest after boy dies following Thirukkovil marathon (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has strongly condemned the dastardly terrorist attack which occurred at the Crocus City shopping center in Moscow, Russia on Friday (22), causing tragic loss of civilian lives and injury, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
State Minister of Transport Lasantha Alagiyawanna revealed that foreign individuals seeking a driving license in Sri Lanka will have the convenience of applying for it directly at the airport from April 15.
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena will visit China, his country’s biggest bilateral lender, next week, Beijing’s Foreign Ministry said Friday, according to AFP. “At the invitation of Premier Li Qiang of the State Council, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Dinesh Gunawardena will pay an official visit to China from March 25 to 30,” Foreign […]
- Song “Danno Budunge Sri Dharmaskandha” made a national heritage (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese Foreign Minister to hold crucial talks in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Crisis forced Sri Lanka to ensure financial discipline (Category: Breaking News)
- Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena assumes duties (Category: Breaking News)
After constructive discussions in Colombo, IMF Senior Mission Chief Peter Breuer and Deputy Mission Chief Ms. Katsiaryna Svirydzenka issued the following statement: “The IMF team reached 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 and concluded the 2024 […]
- Govt. ponders domestic debt optimisation operation (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF team gives prognosis for Lanka at conclusion of nearly two-week visit (Category: Breaking News)
- 93 percent jump in tax collection in first half of this year (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF and Sri Lanka reaches staff-level agreement following second review (Category: Breaking News)
Saturday 23rd March, 2024 Never a dull moment in this country despite its economic difficulties! Parliamentary sessions, more often than not, leave the public none the wiser, but at times they can be really entertaining although they cost the public an arm and a leg. On Thursday, Parliament had a sitting, which was replete with […]
- Speaker says he didn’t allege foreign hand in Aragalaya uprising (Category: Breaking News)
- Speaker says foreign powers asked him to take over Presidency during Aragalaya (Category: Breaking News)
- Speaker’s claim of foreign hand: KJ won’t comment (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign hand in Gotabaya’s ouster: Chief Govt. Whip wants thorough probe (Category: Breaking News)
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