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By Nicholas Yong According to a Department of Justice (DOJ) indictment, the US citizen hid confidential files stolen from his employers in the binary code of a digital photograph of a sunset, which Mr Zheng then mailed to himself. It was a technique called steganography, a means of hiding a data file within the code […]
- Etihad gets first Boeing 747-400 freighter (Category: Business)
- US$ 400 m India-SL energy transaction in the pipeline (Category: Business)
- $ 400 m IMF lifeline for struggling Sri Lanka (Category: Business)
- SIA invests $ 400 m for next-gen in-flight entertainment systems (Category: Business)
The economic and financial condition of Sri Lanka is very precarious at the moment. It has been facing the worst economic crisis since its independence in 1948. The Sri Lankan economy is going through a high rate of inflation, a shortage of essential commodities including fuel and medicines, and a depleted foreign exchange reserve insufficient […]
- China holds key to Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring to ease economic crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka president wants China to dramatically change stance on debt relief (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka must avoid China’s debt restructuring as Beijing is to seek preferential treatment (Category: Breaking News)
- US Treasury Secy assures support for Sri Lanka’s debt restructure: president’s office (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy Why blame the politicos alone when almost all independent institutions under the Constitution are confused and are confusing the rest? Though claimed not to be linked to the decision to hold nation-wide Local Government (LG) elections, now notified for 9 March, the resignation of one of the commissioners, Mrs P S […]
- Why not simultaneous polls? (Category: Breaking News)
- Damocles’ Sword of Defection (Category: Breaking News)
- LG polls postponed again (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith has his job cut out (Category: Breaking News)
German MP Dr. Peter Ramsauer is to visit Sri Lanka this week and hold high-level meetings. Dr. Peter Ramsauer is scheduled to pay an official visit to Sri Lanka from 14th to 18th of February 2023. The visit is of particular importance to the German-Sri Lankan bilateral relations since Dr. Ramsauer is Rapporteur for Sri […]
- Germany seeks Sri Lanka’s support for resolution against Russia (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka seeks more investments from Germany (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign Minister Ali Sabry meets Dr. Peter Ramsauer, Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee of ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sabry discusses Sri Lanka s current state with German MP (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) says that information has been uncovered regarding a group of individuals who have defrauded money by using a ministry letterhead forged with the signature of the Secretary to the Ministry of Labor and Foreign Employment.
New Delhi [India], February 6 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday said that India’s Neighbourhood First policy under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a new direction to India-Bhutan relations. The comments by Birla came after a parliamentary delegation from Bhutan led by the Speaker of the National Assembly of […]
- No-trust motion collective effort of INDIA alliance, LS should take it up Thursday – Congress (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka continues to be an important partner in India s growth story - Lok Sabha Speaker (Category: Breaking News)
- Visit to Sri Lanka of Smt. Meira Kumar, Hon'ble Speaker of Lok Sabha India (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka thanks India for assistance to overcome challenges (Category: Breaking News)
The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, says young people are the true future. The Youth Forum Leadership Summit 2023, organized by the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka in celebration of the 75th anniversary of bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and the United States, commenced this morning in Colombo with the participation of the […]
- US tells Sri Lanka to protect freedom of expression (Category: Breaking News)
- US notes critical role played by content creators in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- US envoy disappointed with lies in Wimal’s book (Category: Breaking News)
- Top US official in Sri Lanka to discuss safeguarding information space (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)
Sri Lankan High Commissioner in Ottawa, Harsha Kumara Navaratne has sought Canadian support to make peace with overseas Tamil brothers and sisters in spite of the challenges. High Commissioner Navaratne at a diplomatic reception hosted at his residence to celebrate the 75th Independence Day of Sri Lanka on 6th February, 2023, while acknowledging Canada’s concerns of Sri […]
- Canada provides humanitarian assistance of USD 3 Mn for vulnerable SL communities (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka registers strong protest against Canadian sanctions on ex-presidents (Category: Breaking News)
- Namal slams Canada s double standards and hidden agendas (Category: Breaking News)
- Tamil Canadians urges Canada for immediate sanctions against the Sri Lankan Government (Category: Breaking News)
Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry on Saturday said that China is a friend of his nation and the two countries will continue to work arm in arm, said a report published by the Times of India yesterday.The ToI report filed from Kochi said: “However, there is no need for India to be concerned as at no point […]
- Sabry reviews Indo-Lanka relations in bilateral meeting with Dr. Jaishankar (Category: Breaking News)
- Permission not given to Chinese ship to dock, India s concerns important- Sabry (Category: Breaking News)
- Jaishankar conveys India s commitment to boost investment flows to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- ÂTerrorists found safe haven in CanadaÂ- Minister Sabry hits out at PM Trudeau (Category: Breaking News)
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- Bradley pips Dufner in PGA Championship playoff (Category: Business)
- Nagenahira Nagas pips Kandurata Warriors (Category: Business)
- Bourse gets better; foreign inflow tops Rs. 27 b; turnover pips Rs. 1 b mark (Category: Business)
- A financial forecast across the globe (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry on Saturday said that China is a friend of his nation and the two countries will continue to work arm in arm.
Ambarella, scientifically termed as Spondias dulcis, is a tropical fruit-bearing tree that goes by several common names including June plum, golden apple, dwarf golden plum. This succulent summer produce confers numerous advantages for human health, such as enhancing immune system functions, preventing heart ailments like atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction or heart attack, enriching skin textu...
- Live healthily and say yes to avocado (Category: Breaking News)
- I have Cholesterol, Doctor! (Category: Breaking News)
- The Wonder Plant called Moringa and its many health benefits (Category: Breaking News)
- Peanuts good to keep heart healthy (Category: Breaking News)
As the train pulled into Peradeniya Junction station in central Sri Lanka, the man sitting opposite me leapt out of his seat and leaned out of the window, placing his thumb and forefinger in his mouth and whistling loudly. A vade seller soon appeared outside, removed a basket from the top of his head and handed it […]
- Pop crackle, gulp and gasp (Category: Breaking News)
- The ” Indian burger ” McDonalds can’t master (Category: Breaking News)
- In Sri Lanka . Lamprais keeps the Dutch Burgher legacy alive (Category: Breaking News)
- Miss World Tourism 2023 – in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka migrant workers foreign remittances have increased to USD 437.5 million in January 2023, from USD 259.2 million in January 2022.
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)
The Government of Sri Lanka with the support of the Ceylon Tea Exporters donated a consignment of “Ceylon Tea” to the Ambassador of Türkiye in Colombo to be delivered to the victims of the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye. The consignment was handed over to Ambassador of Türkiye Demet Şekercioğlu by Director General for Emergency Response […]
- Sri Lanka donates 4.6 tons of apparel to earthquake victims in Türkiye (Category: Breaking News)
- Sr Lanka to donate tea to the people of Palestine in Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka concludes bilateral consultations with Japan (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka looks to enhance ties with Russia (Category: Breaking News)
Expatriate Workers’ remittances directed through official channels in the month of January stood at USD 437.5 million, Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara said.The post Expatriate Workers’ remittances in January stood at USD 437 Million – Manusha appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka’s foreign remittances up by 98.8% in February – Manusha (Category: Breaking News)
- Expatriate remittances up 16 percent to USD 325 million - number of overseas job departures exce... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances exceed USD 400 Million in January 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances increased by 57.5% in 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Podujana Party (SLPP) MP Nimal Lanza challenged National People’s Power (NPP) leader MP Anura Dissanayake to appear for a public debate on the economic plan to revive the country.The post Nimal Lanza challenges Anura Dissanayake for debate on Economy appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- A citizen’s rule should be established in the country – NPP (Category: Breaking News)
- Chaminda Wijesiri attempts to assault Nimal Lanza, removed from Parliament chamber (Category: Breaking News)
- Obstructing Elections is a Punishable Offence – Anura warns Treasury Secretary (Category: Breaking News)
- Anura Kumara Dissanayake to contest for Presidency (Category: Breaking News)
Moldova’s Government has collapsed and its pro-EU prime minister has stepped down after 18 months of political and economic turbulence. Europe’s poorest country was struggling with “multiple crises”, outgoing PM Natalia Gavrilita said on Friday. With the war raging in neighbouring Ukraine, Moldova has been facing inflation, high energy prices, a refugee influx and Russian [...
- Moldovan government resigns in wake of multiple crises (Category: Breaking News)
- Zelensky denies Ukraine attacked Putin or Moscow (Category: Breaking News)
- Zelensky wants Xi Jinping meeting following China’s peace plan (Category: Breaking News)
- UN condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine ahead of anniversary (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund said its approval of the $2.9 billion loan bailout of the crisis-riddled Sri Lanka will depend on the country securing assurances on debt relief from its bilateral creditors, Bloomberg reported yesterday Bloomberg quoted an IMF spokesperson who said “Sri Lanka continues to engage with official bilateral creditors to obtain financing assurances […]
- Info about USD 4.2 bn debt deal with China shared with other creditors – CBSL Chief (Category: Breaking News)
- China says Exim Bank and Sri Lanka reached preliminary debt deal (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Says Iran May Lend $1.5 Billion to Expand Refinery (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Says Iran May Lend $1.5 Billion to Expand Refinery (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post If The Speaker Had Become The President, The Economic Crisis Might Have Been Eased By Now appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Only A Unified Approach Can Solve The Economic Crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- Government’s Election Manifesto Was Issued By The Central Bank! (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Wants Elections To Be Held (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post India’s Gift To The People Of Jaffna: Taken Over By the Sinhalese State appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Hooray For UNHRC: There Is No Constitutional Objection To The Resolution On Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Tamils Come Second In IMF Considerations: Navy & Royalist Mafia Party On Tamil Property (Category: Breaking News)
- When God Wants To Judge A Nation, He Gives Them Wicked Rulers: Our Government & Tamils Should Ta... (Category: Breaking News)
- When God Wants To Judge A Nation, He Gives Them Wicked Rulers: Our Government & Tamils Should Ta... (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Did Faulty Constitution Bring Misery? – Undermining The State Is The Game appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Fear Corrupts Politicians: Time To Repeal Custom-Made Laws (Category: Breaking News)
- Corruption & Psychopathic Tendencies: Pet Dogs, Incompetency & Beds To The Foray (Category: Breaking News)
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- Final Attempt To Resuscitate Despotism (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post An Open Letter: My Humble Salutations To The Most Venerable Mahanayaka Theros! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The President’s Clarion Call For Fundamental Changes & The Tamil Speaking People (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Saraths & The Issue Of Power Sharing (Category: Breaking News)
- Hindu & Buddhist Priests Who Dabble In Politics (Category: Breaking News)
- Why Are The Tamils Of The North & East Wanting To Live Separately From The Sinhalese? (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The President’s Clarion Call For Fundamental Changes & The Tamil Speaking People appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- An Open Letter: My Humble Salutations To The Most Venerable Mahanayaka Theros! (Category: Breaking News)
- Is Sri Lanka An Ethnocracy? (Category: Breaking News)
- Let The Majority Community Racists Try To Understand What We Are Saying First (Category: Breaking News)
- Let The Majority Community Racists Try To Understand What We Are Saying First (Category: Breaking News)
The Ceylon Workers Congress (CWC) has decided to request Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment, Manusha Nanayakkara to summon the Wages Board so as to discuss the issues faced by the plantation workers.
The International Monetary Fund said its approval for a $2.9 billion loan to bail out crisis-riddled Sri Lanka will depend on the island nation securing assurances on debt relief from its bilateral creditors.The post IMF insists on creditor assurances to unlock $2.9 Billion Sri Lanka bailout appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- IMF remains hopeful of Sri Lanka securing all financing assurances soon to unlock funding (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF eyes creditor assurances as it prepares Sri Lanka visit (Category: Breaking News)
- Creditor cooperation a must for Sri Lanka’s IMF programme – Government (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Executive Board considers Sri Lanka’s loan facility for approval today (March 20) (Category: Breaking News)
Japanese giant Mitsubishi Corporation has decided to wind up operations in Sri Lanka next month after being an integral part of bilateral ties and some of the country’s key infrastructure projects for nearly 60 years.The post Japanese giant Mitsubishi Corporation to wind up operations in Sri Lanka appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Mitsubishi to end operations in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan s Mitsubishi, Taisei scale back in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- CEYPETCO Chairman says sufficient petrol & diesel processed to maintain normalcy (Category: Breaking News)
- Dialog Axiata to acquire Bharti Airtel’s telecom operations in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry met former Secretary General of the United Nations and President of the Assembly and Chair of the Council of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Ban Ki-moon at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday, 07 February 2023.
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