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International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has called for a timely resolution of Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring. She said that timely and orderly processes are needed both for countries under the Common Framework (CF) for debt resolution and for those not covered by it, including Sri Lanka and Suriname. Georgieva made the statement the […]
- IMF says G20 Common Framework delivering for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF wants to resolve debt crisis in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF in talks with China to restructure Sri Lanka’s debt (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF chief says China helped reach debt relief deal for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Saturday called for timely and orderly processes under common framework with regards to Sri Lanka s debt resolution. The island nation faced severe economic crisis which resulted in high debt.
Addressing at the inauguration ceremony of the 6th annual academic sessions of the Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM) under the theme of ‘Resilience of Military Medicine In the Times of Crisis’ held at the Eagles Lagoon in Katunayake on Friday (24) evening, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that a separate unit would be established […]
- Anandasangaree praises military (Category: Breaking News)
- US military unveils 'smart gun' (Category: Technology)
- War Drums (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka military presence reduced in former war zone (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Election Or No Election, Ranil Is done; He’s Not Fit For Office appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Anura & Sajith: Sri Lanka’s Tweedledum And Tweedledee Or Hero And Jester (Category: Breaking News)
- Abolishing The Presidency – Two Cunning Foxes Plan The Unexpected! (Category: Breaking News)
- Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s Accomplishments & Challenges (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil’s political ‘Trickonometry’ (Category: Breaking News)
By NAMAL SUVENDRA ECONOMYNEXT –The unprecedented economic crisis in Sri Lanka may have its genesis at Royal College Colombo which has produced an impressive list of politicians contributing to the country’s steady decline. President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressing students at his alma mater this week made an unintended confession that old boys of Royal College were […]
- CMLS calls for talks with trade unions (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil has neither learned nor departed (Category: Breaking News)
- Blues of vegetarians at Battle of the Blues (Category: Breaking News)
- Princess Anne due in January (Category: Breaking News)
The MCC World Cricket Committee has reaffirmed its stance on the matter of bowlers who run out non-strikers leaving the crease prior to delivery – colloquially referred to as a “Mankad” – which may help settle the cries for less severe punishment than the batter losing their wicket. In the same statement issued on Thursday […]
- ICC makes changes to Playing Conditions (Category: Breaking News)
- Mathews regrets Mankading of Buttler (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB MP alleges misuse of funds at SLC (Category: Breaking News)
- MCC backs umpires in Mathews ‘time-out’ furore (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is among six countries due to be reviewed in the upcoming session of the United Nations Human Rights Committee on the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). The 137th session will begin tomorrow (Feb. 27) and continue till March 24 will review the State reports of Sri Lanka, Peru, Panama, Egypt, […]
The official red-carpet premiere of ‘Yaaluwoda Yaaluida’, Sri Lanka’s first fashion movie written and directed by Dilshara Jayamanna, produced by Rasitha JInasena, was held recently at the Colombo City Centre Scope Cinema. The movie, a Netflix flavoured Sinhala romantic comedy for the TikTok age, is to released in cinemas islandwide next week The two newcomers […]
- Hikkaduwa becomes Ryan Reynolds’ favourite location (Category: Breaking News)
- Much-awaited Sri Lankan 3D animation movie ÂGajaman coming to theatres tomorrow (Category: Breaking News)
- When a cricket writer met the don of Bombay (Category: Breaking News)
- OPA panel discussion: The Role of Domestic Aviation in Sri Lanka Tourism (Category: Breaking News)
The High Commission of Pakistan, in collaboration with Ministry of Commerce and Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), organized a promotional event for Pakistani Kinnows (Mandarins), at the BMICH in Colombo today. Mohan Priyadarshana de. Silva, State Minister for Agriculture and A. H. M. Fowzi, Member of Parliament graced the occasion as Chief Guest and […]
- Pakistan appeals for more aid as flood death toll rises (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan s 40% population lives below poverty line- World Bank (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF approves long-awaited $3 billion bailout for Pakistan (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan beat Afghanistan to set up Asia Cup final with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Telecom Group (SLT Group), the National ICT Solutions Provider, posted impressive overall growth with annual revenue surpassing Rs 100 Bn once again, recording Rs 108 Bn for the financial year 2022. This resulted in the Group recording a revenue increase of 5.2% for the financial year 2022, strengthened by a healthy bottom line […]
- SLT Group annual revenue surpasses Rs. 100 bn amid unprecedented challenges (Category: Breaking News)
- SLT Group stays resilient for Q3 overcoming external impacts (Category: Breaking News)
- SLT Group achieves stable revenues for Q1, remaining resilient despite challenges (Category: Breaking News)
- Aitken Spence records PBT of Rs. 8.5 billion for first half of 2022/23, with quadruple-digit gro... (Category: Breaking News)
Demands local elections be held The Church of Ceylon on Friday said that they are deeply concerned with the deteriorating situation in the country with regard to governance and the erosion of public confidence in the democratic process. “We are all aware that the country was rendered bankrupt due to policy blunders, corruption, waste and […]
- All 225 sitting MPs must share the blame for the present crisis: Ranatunga (Category: Breaking News)
- Paddy cultivators complain of exploitation by traders (Category: Breaking News)
- CMLS calls for talks with trade unions (Category: Breaking News)
- Two ex-Presidents say people will find it impossible to live under new VAT regime (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe says a separate unit will be established to send military personnel overseas to assist in times of health crises.The post Sri Lanka President pledges a new chapter for the field of Military Medicine appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka President to form a Committee to explore possibilities in providing clinical training ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka leader says IMF agreement pushed back after unrest (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President Ranil speaks to Turkey President Erdogan, offers assistance (Category: Breaking News)
- Health sector needs an urgent policy change – President (Category: Breaking News)
The US is deeply concerned that the loans being given by China to India s immediate neighbourhood  Pakistan and Sri Lanka  may be used for coercive leverage, a senior State Department official said on Friday.
The Government is to introduce non-paying wards in private hospitals, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said. Wickremesinghe said that the Government is looking at the possibility of introducing paying wards in Government hospitals and non-paying wards in private hospitals. He said the Government will take the tab for the treatment made in non-paying wards in private hospitals. […]
- Humanitarian grant of USD 46 million from Japan to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Humanitarian grant of USD 46 million from Japan to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Protests in Batticaloa and Jaffna against Independence Day celebrations (Category: Breaking News)
- President to take steps to prevent anarchy (Category: Breaking News)
Parliamentarian Chandima Weerakkody was elected as the President of the Sri Lanka – USA Parliamentary Friendship Association. The special meeting to elect the office bearers related to the Ninth Parliament of the Sri Lanka – USA Parliamentary Friendship Association was held at the Parliament on Thursday (23) under the chairmanship of the Speaker Mahinda Yapa […]
- Sri Lanka-China Parliamentary Association (Category: Breaking News)
- Hon. Chandima Weerakkody appointed as the President of the Sri Lanka - USA Parliamentary Frie... (Category: Breaking News)
- Hon. Naseer Ahamed elected as the president of the Sri Lanka-Saudi Arabia Parliamentary Friendsh... (Category: Breaking News)
- Commemoration of formation of India-Sri Lanka Parliamentary Friendship Association (Category: Breaking News)
Discussions were held in the National Council Sub-Committee to identify short- and medium-term programs related to stabilization regarding rural credit and social security programmes when the National Council subcommittee met in Parliament under the chairmanship of Member of Parliament Patali Champika Ranawaka on Thursday (23). Representatives including the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the Ministry ...
There are moves to appoint Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) leader Mahinda Rajapaksa as Prime Minister. SLPP defectors said that they had been approached seeking support to appoint Mahinda Rajapaksa as Prime Minister. The SLPP wants to replace current Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, who is also a member of the SLPP. MP Channa Jayasumana, who […]
- SLPP denies claims MR is to be appointed PM (Category: Breaking News)
- Travel ban imposed on Mahinda, Namal and several others (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPP agrees to back a new PM in all-party Government (Category: Breaking News)
- Overseas travel ban on Mahinda temporarily lifted (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Sri Lanka’s Asian Heritage appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Influence Of Sirima Bandaranaike & Ranil Wickremesinghe On The Foreign Policy Of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Prioritising National Interest In Navigating Geopolitical Waters (Category: Breaking News)
- The East Asian Disanalogy, Or Why Sri Lanka Cannot Be A Singapore (Category: Breaking News)
- The East Asian Disanalogy, Or Why Sri Lanka Cannot Be A Singapore (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The Partnership Between NPP & JVP Must Be Emboldened appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Planning For A Year Of Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- NM’s Heritage: Upsurge Of Religious Despotism In Sri Lanka: Can The JVP Withstand Sinhala-Buddhi... (Category: Breaking News)
- To Be Realistic, There Are Only Two Options (Category: Breaking News)
- Waiting For Godot: Can Some Developing Nations Unite & Transform The Planet? (Category: Breaking News)
Belarus and Sri Lanka have explored the possibilities of developing business contacts, BelTA learned from the National Center for Marketing of Belarus.
- Currency Woes (Category: Business)
- Belarus president plans to leave job under new constitution (Category: USA, South Dakota)
- AP PHOTOS: Europe Photos of the Year (Category: USA, South Dakota)
- Belarus president plans to leave job under new constitution (Category: USA, South Dakota)
Army soldier attached to the Army camp in Panagoda committed suicide by shooting himself today (February 24).The post Army soldier at Panagoda camp committs suicide by shooting himself appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Army soldier at Panagoda camp takes his own life (Category: Breaking News)
- Soldier commits suicide (Category: Breaking News)
- Soldier at the Vavuniya camp committed suicide (Category: Breaking News)
- Two arrested for stealing firearm and bullets from Panagoda army camp (Category: Breaking News)
There are some disagreements over restructuring debt for distressed economies, the chief of the International Monetary Fund said on Saturday on the sidelines of a G20 meeting, adding that banning private cryptocurrencies should be an option.The post IMF flags debt restructuring hurdles, says banning crypto should be an option appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - O...
- IMF chief Kristalina and Sri Lanka President Ranil discuss ongoing reforms and debt restructurin... (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF chief Georgieva cites ‘fruitful exchange’ with China on debt issues (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF chief and Ranil discuss restructuring Sri Lanka’s debt (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF flags debt restructuring hurdles for distressed economies (Category: Breaking News)
The President had no right to express his opinion on the legality of declaring the Local Government election, JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday (February 24).The post President has no right to express opinion on legality of Local Government Election – Anura appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- JVP flays President for summoning Election Commission members (Category: Breaking News)
- Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna demands an early Election (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil wants Presidential election first, while Rajapaksas want General election – Anura (Category: Breaking News)
- Obstructing Elections is a Punishable Offence – Anura warns Treasury Secretary (Category: Breaking News)
Parliamentarian Hon. Chandima Weerakkody was elected Feb- (23) as the President of the Sri Lanka - USA Parliamentary Friendship Associatio
The first consignment of imported eggs is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on Monday (Feb 27), Trade Minister Nalin Fernando says.
Dialog Broadband Networks (Pvt) Limited, a subsidiary of Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, announced the launch of two new Home Broadband Prepaid plans in line with the company’s vision of delivering affordable and accessible world-class internet services to all Sri Lankans. Customers are now able to enjoy the lowest data rates in […]
- Dialog Home Broadband launches Sri Lanka’s most affordable prepaid Home Broadband data plans (Category: Breaking News)
- Dialog unveils Home Broadband plans for social media enthusiasts’ dynamic needs (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s telephone service providers hike call and broadbank data tariff by 20-pct (Category: Breaking News)
- Speed Test (Category: Business)
The United States fears China may use loans to Sri Lanka and Pakistan as leverage for coercion. US Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu said that the US is extremely worried about the possibility that Chinese loans to nations in India’s near neighbourhood will be used as leverage for coercion. “Concerning […]
- US Assistant Secretary of State to discuss economic situation in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- US sees Sri Lanka as a great comeback story (Category: Breaking News)
- China asked to share copies of letter on Sri Lanka debt restructuring (Category: Breaking News)
- Concerns on China not discussed during Ranil’s Delhi talks (Category: Breaking News)
The Permanent Delegation of Sri Lanka to UNESCO participated in the UNESCO International Mother Languages Day 2023 celebration organized by the Permanent Delegation of Bangladesh in line with UNESCO s theme ÂSafeguarding Indigenous Languages for Promoting Multilingualism through Transforming EducationÂ.
- SriLanka welcomes Palestine as the UNESCO member (Category: Breaking News)
- Titanic wreck gets UN protection (Category: Technology)
- 'Darwin landscape' loses status (Category: Technology)
- UN probes threat to barrier reef (Category: Technology)
A joint Food Security Assessment (CFSAM) by the Government of Sri Lanka, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN, and WFP, will be conducted in early March, targeting 15,000 households, from 25 districts, WFP said. It said markets reported concerns around price volatility in December. However, markets remain functional and currently have a wide […]
- Thousands affected by floods (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka donates rice to refugees in Horn of Africa (Category: Breaking News)
- Food security 'fragile' in north (Category: Breaking News)
- World Food Programme extends US$ 27 million assistance to Sri Lanka (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)
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