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[…]The post Why Should We Beg IMF? – When More Than $36 Billion To Be Recovered appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Government Is A ‘Blackhole’: IMF Should Be Worried About The (225+1) (Category: Breaking News)
- Crisis Deepens Without Rescue Plan (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank Independence: Issue To The Fore Again, But Will The Government Have Foresight To Do... (Category: Breaking News)
- Child’s Guide To Debt Restructuring: Not A Cakewalk But A Task Entailing Hard Work (Category: Breaking News)
Vietnamese airlines have to temporarily postpone the resumption of air routes to China until late April or May to wait for China’s next decisions about the allowance of its tourists to Việt Nam, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Việt Nam (CAAV). In mid-February, China announced the reopening of tours to 20 countries, excluding […]
- Alaska Airlines signs flying deal with SkyWest (Category: USA, Washington)
- Frequent Flights (Category: Business)
- Alaska Air reports big earnings, will retire Horizon name (Category: USA, Washington)
- VN, Sri Lanka businesses look to promote trade (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Sri Lanka’s Two Challenges: Economic Recovery & Political Devolution appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Two Challenges: Economic Recovery & Political Devolution – IV (Category: Breaking News)
- How We Came To This Pass – Waiting On IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Challenges: Economic Recovery, Political Devolution – II (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Challenges: Economic Recovery, Political Devolution – III (Category: Breaking News)
China Daily: Sri Lanka is set to receive its first group of post-pandemic Chinese tourists after becoming one of the first 20 countries to resume the organization of outbound group tourists from China since COVID-19. Their flight will depart from the Shanghai Pudong International Airport on March 3. “We are expecting Chinese tourists to come […]
- Sri Lanka to receive first group of post-pandemic Chinese tourists in March (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourists suffer as industry bureaucracy is in knots (Category: Breaking News)
- CP frowns on govt.’s handling of Chinese ship issue (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka on China-IMF agenda (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that tourist numbers had dropped following the protests in May and June of last year. Wickremesinghe announced plans to make Sri Lanka a year-round tourist destination, with measures to be taken to promote the tourism sector. He made these comments during a meeting with businessmen from the tourism industry in the […]
- Sri Lanka to target 5 million tourist arrivals a year (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourist zones to be established in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka says Australia helping shift power dynamics in region (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka seeks Maldives assistance in war on drugs (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that an Economic Commission will be formed as early as possible to approve investment opportunity in order to provide more opportunities to local and foreign investors. The President also stated that it has the potential to significantly boost the country’s economy. President Ranil Wickremesinghe made these remarks today at the opening […]
- Kamala Harris' VP win is huge for HBCUs, Tougaloo president says (Category: USA, Mississippi)
- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
By N Sathiya Moorthy The series of protests that political parties and public servants have threatened over the coming days, weeks and months has the potential of making Sri Lanka into a virtually ungoverned nation into an ungovernable country. In turn, this can have consequences for the much-needed economic recovery, which hinges on the triple […]
- How far can rebels and rebellions go? (Category: Breaking News)
- Imran Khan says no to Sri Lanka style mass protests (Category: Breaking News)
- Aragalaya by another name, but… (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankans in Sydney stage demonstration against Rajapaksas (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Alternatives To The IMF & The Future Of The Welfare State: Beyond The Blame Game Between Superpowers appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Greenwashing Bond Scams & Financializing Mother Nature: Climate Science Fiction Versus Local Rea... (Category: Breaking News)
- Of Elections, Bond Scams & Money Politics: The Anatomy Of Default @75 (Category: Breaking News)
- Beyond The Myth Of TINA To The IMF: The New Development Bank In The Asian 21st Century (Category: Breaking News)
- A French Spring Amid IMF Mission Creep: Ranil Tangoes In Paris As Macron Pivots To BRICS (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka and India will sign a pact to link their power grids and start negotiations on an upgraded trade agreement within two months, a Sri Lankan diplomat said on Wednesday, as the island nation seeks a way out of its worst economic crisis in decades.The post Sri Lanka, India to sign power grid linking pact within two months – envoy appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News ...
- Sri Lanka to fast-track trade pact with Thailand amid crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- From B-C Pact To Ranil’s New Somersault (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka, India to sign power grid linking pact within two months - envoy (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka and Indonesia to sign trade pact next March (Category: Breaking News)
Bishop of Kandy, His Lordship Bishop Valance Mendis, recently stressed the pivotal importance of providing quality education to children of those long suffering people of Kalpitiya peninsula, including those who live on the islands, if they are to protect their rights. Bishop Mendis, who is also Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Chilaw, said that […]
- Archbishop Emeritus Oswald Gomis passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Fasting monk, fisherman’s mother hospitalized (Category: Breaking News)
- Monks' fast unto death enters 3rd day (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Lagoon Set for Tourist Development (Category: Breaking News)
Civil society grouping Direction Sri Lanka has said that the country required an Independent National Planning Commission. The following is the text of a statement issued by Direction Sri Lanka: “It is the considered position of Direction Sri Lanka that the neglect of evidence-based national planning in the Country now for over four decades has […]
- Pvt. Unis From Next Year (Category: Breaking News)
- The Long March To Nowhere (Category: Breaking News)
- Friday Forum calls for red alert on education sector (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka to open new universtities to improve higher education (Category: Breaking News)
Debt-stricken Sri Lanka is fast-tracking efforts to seal a stalled trade pact with Thailand in order to boost trade and tourism, and improve the foreign currency shortage that has led to its worst economic crisis, a government minister said on Tuesday.The post Sri Lanka to fast-track trade pact with Thailand amid crisis appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA...
- From B-C Pact To Ranil’s New Somersault (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka, India to sign power grid linking pact within two months – envoy (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan says no pact yet with Sri Lanka on debt restructure talks (Category: Breaking News)
- Thailand and Sri Lanka to sign free trade pact in 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
By Hiran H. Senewiratne Sri Lanka does not have a proper port management system and this drawback causes tremendous delays when dealing with documentation. It will not serve the purpose even if the government expands port operations, Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva said. “The government should not regulate the shipping […]
- Sri Lanka to spend USD132M on port development projects (Category: Breaking News)
- Construction of Colombo Port s East Terminal to be completed by July 2024 - Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan provides USD 8.4 mn worth equipment to BIA (Category: Breaking News)
- Colombo Port sees surge in ship arrivals due to Red Sea crisis (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s external reserves surpassed two billion dollars in January, reflecting gradual improvement in the foreign exchange conditions in the domestic market which was made possible due to a slew of tightening measures and also due to the acceleration in the foreign currency inflows, recently.The post January foreign reserves end up above US$ 2 Billion, first time in about a year appeared first...
- Sri Lanka sees forex reserves exceeding $4 billion after fresh funding (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Rupee appreciates after almost a year into free float (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka approves lifting some limits on rupee conversion for outward remittances (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF says Sri Lanka debt deal could help board clear first bailout review (Category: Breaking News)
Kamal Munasinghe, Area Vice President Colombo Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts and General Manager, Cinnamon Grand Colombo was recognised as the Hospitality sector Business Leader of the Year at the annual CEO Awards held recently. The glamorous, black-tie event recognises outstanding business leaders who are game changers in their respective categories. Conceptualised by the CEO Magazine, […]
- Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo welcomes Nazoomi Azhar as its new General Manager (Category: Breaking News)
- Former top Google executive to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Festive cocktails with Kamal at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo welcomes prestigious Webb Ellis Cup and legendary Springbok Bryan Habana (Category: Breaking News)
Colombo [Sri Lanka], February 2 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s visit to Sri Lanka is being seen as a harbinger of positive developments and an improved economic and financial situation for the island nation. Jaishankar during his visit to Sri Lanka reasserted India’s pursuit of the ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and the belief in not […]
- Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- India s External Affairs Minister arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘India tries to ensure ties across the world, except with China, Pakistan’ (Category: Breaking News)
- INDIAN FM MEETS POLITICAL HEADS BEFORE WINDING UP TOUR (Category: Breaking News)
With both India and Sri Lanka celebrating 75 years of bilateral relations, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar’s recent visit to Sri Lanka bears the utmost significance. It could be regarded as a prelude to deepening the existing healthy ties and taking them to another level on the occasion of Sri Lanka’s 75th anniversary of […]
- India tells IMF to clear the path for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia ready to assist Sri Lanka in every way possible (Category: Breaking News)
- India continues to stand by its neighbours amid difficult times (Category: Breaking News)
- China’s delays in restructuring the debt have put Sri Lanka in an awkward position. (Category: Breaking News)
Reforms to be introduced to end ‘media abuses’ President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday said that the government was not in a position to lower the taxes. Delivering his second government policy statement to inaugurate the Fourth session of the Ninth Parliament, the President said: “Some people say that the primary taxable income should be raised from […]
- Ranil tells Parliament he will continue with unpopular decisions (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President delivers Government’s policy statement in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Policy Statement – Full Text (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez insists on IMF approved new tax regime, warns of dire consequences unless fully implemented (Category: Breaking News)
The mayor of Paris does not want Russia to compete at the 2024 Olympic Games while the war in Ukraine continues. Anne Hidalgo said last month she was in favour of Russia competing under a neutral banner, but has changed stance. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has said Russians and Belarusians may be allowed to compete […]
- Nordic nations join calls for ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes to be upheld (Category: Breaking News)
- IOC wants sanctions on Russia and Belarus to remain (Category: Breaking News)
- Ukraine accuses IOC of ‘double standards’ over Russia (Category: Breaking News)
- Ukraine threaten to boycott 2024 Olympics (Category: Breaking News)
Rockland Distilleries is a fourth-generation family-owned distillery and continues to serve as a pioneer, spearheading excellence in the beverage sector. They will soon host internationally acclaimed mixologist and Netflix Drink Masters finalist Tao Zrafi in Sri Lanka to conduct a mixology masterclass workshop titled “Art of Deception”. The masterclass will train aspiring local mixologists to [...
- RO-RO carrier MV ‘Favourite Ace’ marks maiden call at MRMRP (Category: Business)
- Khayal launched in Kandy (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe ceremonially declared open the fourth session of the ninth Parliament and delivered the Government Policy Statement today (February 08).The post Sri Lanka President delivers Government’s policy statement in Parliament appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Prez vows to reform loss-making state enterprises, implement new tax regime (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil tells Parliament he will continue with unpopular decisions (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Policy Statement – Full Text (Category: Breaking News)
- An Exit Strategy From The Crisis: Agenda For Shared Revival Of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Policy Statement – Full Text appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Prez vows to reform loss-making state enterprises, implement new tax regime (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President delivers Government’s policy statement in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil tells Parliament he will continue with unpopular decisions (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says Let 2048 be the year of development for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe told Parliament today that he will continue with his unpopular decisions. Making his throne speech, Wickremesinghe said that he is not here to be popular. He said that the unpopular decisions he takes will have positive results in the years to come. The President said that Sri Lanka expects to recover from […]
- Sri Lanka President delivers Government’s policy statement in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Policy Statement – Full Text (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez vows to reform loss-making state enterprises, implement new tax regime (Category: Breaking News)
- President seeks opposition support to implement IMF deal (Category: Breaking News)
The Olympic committees of five Nordic nations have backed calls for the ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes to be upheld for the Paris 2024 Games. In a joint statement the Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish and Danish committees said: “Now is not the right time to consider their return.” The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has […]
- Paris Mayor wants Russia banned from 2024 Olympics (Category: Breaking News)
- Ukraine accuses IOC of ‘double standards’ over Russia (Category: Breaking News)
- IOC wants sanctions on Russia and Belarus to remain (Category: Breaking News)
- Max Verstappen fastest on first day of testing (Category: Breaking News)
Concerns have been raised over the tuk tuk mafia operating in Galle. Tuk tuk taxi operators control several areas in Galle and harass others trying to pick passengers. A video shared on social media shows an incident where tuk tuk (three-wheel) drivers are harassing a Pick-Me driver for picking a foreign couple in Galle. The […]
- App-based taxi hailing service seeks urgent intervention (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s 75th Independence Day celebrated under tight security (Category: Breaking News)
- Footage by tourists show elephant attacking vehicles in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Police fire tear gas to disperse protest (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The NPP/JVP Document: Reflections On The “Rapid Response” appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing? (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Challenges: Economic Recovery & Political Devolution – IV (Category: Breaking News)
- The Urgent & Critical Issues Related To Climate Change (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil’s Repression Will Hit The JVP-NPP While It Indulges In Political Narcissism (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Sri Lanka: Surviving The 75th Year Of Independence appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- President RW’s Priority In 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Target 2048: It Is Democracy & Not Authoritarianism That Will Do The Job (Category: Breaking News)
- The Missing Ingredients To Come Out Of The Economic Rut (Category: Breaking News)
- Political Solution Before Next Independence Day (Category: Breaking News)
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