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By Rathindra Kuruwita Emergency regulations were against the Constitution of the Sri Lanka SLPP founding Chairman Prof. G.L Peiris told the media yesterday. That would boomerang on Sri Lanka in the United nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session in Geneva soon, he warned. Prof. Peiris said that due to the Emergency regulations approved by Parliament on […]
After helping Sri Lanka with an unprecedented assistance of around $4 billion since January as the country plunged into a deep economic crisis, India is now planning to invest heavily in newer sectors through both private and public firms there, Gopal Baglay, high commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, told ThePrint in an interview.The post Long-term investments in Sri Lanka are India’s plan to...
Sri Lanka has asked China to help with trade, investment and tourism to help it grow sustainably, Colombo's envoy to Beijing said on Monday as it negotiates for an emergency $4 billion package to help it emerge from an economic meltdown.The post Sri Lanka asks China for help with trade, investment and tourism appeared first on ONLANKA News :. Sri Lanka Breaking News Updates - Sri Lanka Latest News...
by Sean GLEESON and Amal JAYASINGHE (AFP) Lankan security forces demolished the main anti-government protest camp in the capital Friday, evicting activists in a pre-dawn assault that raised international concern for dissent under the crisis-wracked country’s new pro-Western president. Troops and police Special Task Force commandos wielding batons and armed with automatic assault rifles charged on ...
The International Monetary Fund hopes to complete rescue talks with Sri Lanka “as quickly as possible,” Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Wednesday, hours before the crisis-hit South Asian nation elected a new president. Speaking with Nikkei Asia in Tokyo, Georgieva said the fund was “very deeply concerned about the well-being of the people in […]
The International Monetary Fund hopes to complete rescue talks with Sri Lanka "as quickly as possible," Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Wednesday, hours before the crisis-hit South Asian nation elected a new president.The post IMF hopes to complete Sri Lanka aid talks ‘as quickly as possible’ appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka News - Latest News in Sri Lanka - Br...
Political analysts have predicted Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe to be the forerunner in the presidential
Romesh Kaluwitharana – friend and fellow cricketer of late Australian international Hall of Fame cricketer Shane Warne, together with TTS Hospitality hosted the late cricketer’s brother Jason Warne and his family for a luncheon during their visit to Sri Lanka. The visit made to Sri Lanka upon the invitation of the former Minister of Tourism, […]
Sri Lanka’s opposition leader, who is seeking the presidency next week, vowed Friday to “listen to the people” who are struggling through the island nation’s worst economic crisis and to hold accountable the president who fled under pressure from protesters.The post Sri Lanka’s opposition leader who is seeking the presidency sees tough work ahead appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka Ne...
By Gautham Pandya Tourism has been a major source of forex for Sri Lanka. Prior to the pandemic, Sri Lanka’s annual earnings from tourism had reached close to US$ 4.3 billion. The advent of the pandemic has reduced this to about US$ 500 million in 2021. This sharp decline has been one of the major […]
As the Tibetan people and their supporters across the world celebrate 87th birthday of the Dalai Lama on this 6th July, some inquisitive, and also a few serious questions too are bound to pop up in people’s minds. Some of these obvious question are:”What has he achieved in his six decade long self-chosen exile?”; “Was […]
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin today and sought credit to obtain fuel. The President tweeted saying he had a very productive telephone conversation with the Russian President. “Had a very productive telecon with the #Russia President, Vladimir Putin. While thanking him for all the support extended by his gvt to overcome […]
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Sri Lankans living in Australia are refraining from sending desperately-needed funds to struggling friends and family back home, fearing money will never end up in the hands of those in need because the government will steal it. Multiple members of the Sri Lankan community contacted by NCA NewsWire have lost trust in the government to […]
"We need to bounce back and bounce back fast,” said Cooray.
London [UK], June 24 (ANI): The Democratic Forum (TDF) during a seminar discussed the politicisation of water and referred to the need for China to take responsibility for developing a more consensual approach to water in the Himalayan region. “China refuses to participate in multilateral forums surrounding transport boundary water use; instead, it negotiates through […]
By Anjana Pasricha NEW DELHI — In Colombo, Sri Lanka’s capital, a sprawling port city showcased as a financial hub to rival Dubai is being set up on 269 hectares of land dredged from the sea. It is the latest of the huge Chinese-funded infrastructure projects in the island country that include a port and […]
The United Kingdom (UK) says it recognises the economic challenges that Sri Lanka is facing. UK Foreign Office Minister Vicky Ford said the UK is closely monitoring the economic situation in Sri Lanka, including foreign exchange data reported by Central Bank of Sri Lanka and Sri Lankan authorities. In a written response to the UK […]
Ceyline Travels, the travel arm of diversified marine services company Ceyline Group, is proudly representing Sri Lanka in the global travel and tourism arena by entering the International Travel Awards. The International Travel Awards is one of the most prestigious award ceremonies in the world that rewards businesses within travel, tourism, and hospitality industries worldwide. […]
At least one minister said to travel to Russia
The Government has enforced what is seen as an unofficial, partial lockdown from midnight today until 10th July with the public being urged to stay home. Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Bandula Gunawardena said that schools in Colombo and other major cities will remain closed until 10th July. Schools in other areas will function at the discretion […]
Monetary meltdown worsens as money printed to keep rates down and pay state worker salaries
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Minister of Tourism and Lands, Harin Fernando assured that Sri Lanka is safe for tourists to visit. Speaking to travel agents in France, the Minister said that Sri Lanka is swiftly addressing all issues of concern with the assistance of its friends in the international community. A meeting between Fernando and the Travel Agents of […]
Phase 01 to go live on June 21
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The US Government announced a third tranche of new funding today totalling $5.75 million to address the immediate needs of people hardest hit by the economic crisis in Sri Lanka. This humanitarian assistance, totalling $5.75 million, will provide cash assistance, short-term jobs, and agriculture supplies such as seeds directly to crisis-affected people to meet their […]
Sri Lanka has informed the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet that an invitation to undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka extended previously, still stands. Minister of Foreign Affairs Prof. G.L. Peiris met the High Commissioner as well as the Secretary General of the International Federation of the Red Cross and the […]
The 2022 edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 will take place at the Zayed Cricket Stadium from 23 November – 4 December. This year’s will be the fourth since cricket’s fastest format moved to Abu Dhabi, the result of a five-year agreement between Ten Sports Management (TSM), Abu Dhabi Cricket (ADC), Abu Dhabi Sports Council […]
Passenger transport, goods transport hit