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Friday 26th January, 2024 The recent burglary of the residence of former President Maithripala Sirisena’s daughter has triggered a social media feeding frenzy. Sirisena has come under a cyber piranha attack, as it were. He took great pains in Parliament on Wednesday to have the public believe that there was no truth in the media […]
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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. […]
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the President to sign the Sri Lanka-Thailand Free Trade Agreement. After nine rounds of discussions between the two sides a 14chapter 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 […]
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...
Capital Market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) held meaningful discussions with the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of stock broker firms and other Market Intermediaries in separate stakeholder engagements in January 2024. The meetings were aimed at fostering collaborative efforts to fortify the regulatory framework and operational infrastructure of the securit...
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 […]
Sri Lanka's lawmakers are set to vote on a social media regulation bill on Wednesday which opposition politicians and activists allege will muzzle free speech.The post Sri Lanka votes on new law to regulate online content appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
The Asia Internet Coalition (AIC) refuted comments made by Public Security Minister Tiran Alles in Parliament of Sri Lanka on Tuesday during the debate on the controversial Online Safety Bill, stressing that the alliance has not been privy to amendments made to the Bill.The post Asia Internet Coalition refutes Public Security Minister’s statement on Online Safety Bill appeared first on ONLAN...
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 […]
The Asia Internet Coalition (AIC) has warned that the Online Safety Bill could impact foreign direct investment into Sri Lanka’s digital economy. The AIC which represents Meta, Apple, Amazon, X (formerly Twitter), Google, Snap Inc and others said that claims by Public Security Minister Tiran Alles on the Online Safety Bill does not accurately reflect […]
by Rex Clementine A change of cricket governance structure has been mooted for some time now after several key stakeholders of the sport including former captain Michael Tissera and Test cricket’s leading wicket taker Muttiah Muralitharan moved the court to look into the matter. After the court gave greenlight, gradual progress has been made to […]
An outdoor training programme was recently held at the Kukuleganga Laya Leisure Hotel with the aim of developing the leadership and various skills of officers at the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE). The training programme was organized by the Administration and Human Resource Department of the SLBFE. The programme was based on practical […]
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 […]
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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.
An invitation has been extended to Foreign Minister M.U.M. Ali Sabry to address the prestigious Cambridge Union on January 23, 2024. Minister Ali Sabry is set to share his insights on Sri Lanka’s road to economic recovery in his address.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s recent visit to Uganda has significantly contributed to strengthening diplomatic ties with African nations that have previously been overlooked in Sri Lanka’s foreign relations. The Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry PC, highlighted the importance of these engagements, emphasizing the sizable population of approximately 1.3 billion in these African countries and...
Samsung, a global technology leader, proudly announces the commencement of pre-orders for its highly anticipated Galaxy S24 Series, featuring the Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24. The pre-order period kicked off on January 19, 2024, at 05:00 AM and extends until February 8, 2024, until 11:59 PM. Samsung is delighted to present […]
by Rex Clementine On occasions, Zimbabwe (or Rhodesia as earlier known) have turned the cricketing world upside down. In the 1983 World Cup, they beat a star-studded Australian side. Yes, an Australian side that had Lillee, Thomson, Yallop, Hookes, Wessels, Border and Marsh ! Zimbabwe themselves had some quality players on that occasion. They were […]
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 […]
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry PC, in a special statement today (20) pointed out that President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s ‘Look Africa’ initiative has laid the groundwork for Sri Lanka to invest in African nations, marking the commencement of a new economic journey for the country. He added that President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s recent visit to Uganda […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe s recent visit to Uganda has significantly contributed to strengthening diplomatic ties with African nations that have previously been overlooked in Sri Lanka s foreign relations.
Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has taken steps to launch a luxury bus service, targeting foreign tourists, for the first time, according to the Ministry of Transport and Highways. The Ministry has said in a statement that the project will be implemented in the Colombo city initially covering four identified tourist circles, and the buses […]