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[…]The post Indo-Lanka Fishing Crisis: Sharing Territories For A Better Catch! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
The International Commission of Jurists (IC) has raised concerns over the newly proposed Anti-Terrorism Bill in Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka has a final opportunity to progress and it is imperative for everyone to collaborate in creating a prosperous community for future generations, without resorting to finger-pointing, emphasized President Ranil Wickremesinghe.The post Sri Lanka President says ‘this is our last chance to forge ahead’ appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA ...
Sri Lanka will assess a restructuring of its domestic debt next month and expects to finalise it by May, officials from the country s central bank and the Treasury told international creditors during a virtual presentation on Thursday.
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) is concerned over moves to implement the death penalty in Sri Lanka for “the terrorism offence of murder”. On 22 March 2023, the government of Sri Lanka published the proposed 97-page “Anti- Terrorism Bill” (Gazette notification dated 17 March 2023), which, if adopted, would replace the Prevention of Terrorism […]
[…]The post Proposed “Anti-Terror” Bill Set To Introduce The Death Penalty & Break Existing Human Rights Violations Record: ICJ appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
China on Thursday called remarks by U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen "irresponsible" and "unreasonable" after Yellen said Beijing's lending activities leave developing countries "trapped in debt."The post China calls U.S. debt trap accusation ‘irresponsible’ appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
Sri Lanka will kick off a reworking of part of its domestic debt next month and aims to finalise it by May, central bank and treasury officials told creditors during a virtual presentation on Thursday.The post Sri Lanka expects to finalise domestic debt rework by May appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
The UN Human Rights Committee (CCPR) has noted serious violations of civil and political rights in Sri Lanka and made over 60 recommendations. The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Center for Human Rights and Development (CHRD) welcomed the findings and urged the Government to take immediate steps to address the numerous violations […]
A passenger from Sri Lanka has tested positive for Covid after arriving in Tamil Nadu. IANS reported that two passengers, one from Singapore and the other from Sri Lanka tested positive on arrival from international destinations. This came following a random Covid test being done at the Chennai International Airport. The Tamil Nadu health department […]
While the rained out second ODI in Christchurch would have no doubt been frustrating for both sets of players, the fact remains that its impact on the grander scheme of things was rather minimal – at least in terms of the World Cup Super League. Having shared the points, and despite Sri Lanka also being […]
Efforts to damage caused by Tokyo funds projects continue By Shamindra Ferdinando Sri Lanka’s Ambassador in Tokyo Rodney Perera has said that in the wake of the IMF finalizing the latest loan facility, the country received an assurance from Japan that infrastructure development projects here would be provided Japanese funding.Rodney Perera quoted Japanese Prime Minister […]
Friday 31st March, 2023 Some good news has thankfully emanated from the US amidst media reports full of gloom and doom. America is known as the land of opportunity, and with reason. Unfortunately, the US has opportunities presenting themselves to the good, the bad and the ugly alike. It therefore has its share of social evils […]
The 51st commemoration ceremony for philanthropic politician and former minister Philip Gunawardena, was held yesterday (29), at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall in Colombo under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
After the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a 48-month extended arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility of USD 3 billion to support Sri Lanka’s economic policies and reforms, there are talks that the deal between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and IMF may make room for pro-China forces to raise their head in the island nation, reported […]
Islamabad [Pakistan], March 22 (ANI): Amid political instability and deep economic crisis, the Pakistan political class is still pushing their vested interests resulting in chaos in the country. There is an old saying that politicians don’t care about the people in Pakistan and their actions in the past couple of weeks prove the point as […]
Tokyo [Japan], March 21 (ANI): In the world of fast-paced diplomatic activity, Japan and South Korea have shown that they can no longer remain strange bedfellows when China is racing against time to dictate its terms in the Indo-Pacific region. For the first time after a gap of 12 years, the two countries held their […]
On March 30, Nalin Fernando, Minister of Trade, Commerce and Food Security in Colombo was presented the new Electronic Certificate of Origin (eCoO) system by the International Trade Centre (ITC) team, led by Ms. Raghad Altalli, Programme Manager and Trade Facilitation Advisor. The new eCoO system, implemented by the Department of Commerce (DoC), is a […]
France and Sri Lanka today signed a 300,000 EUR grant agreement supporting improved monitoring and reporting of air quality in Sri Lanka. The agreement was signed between the country director of the French Development Agency (AFD) M. Reda SOUIRGI and Dr. Anil Jasinghe, Secretary to the Ministry of Environment in Sri Lanka in presence of […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe says the country’s resources are wasted on the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), and SriLankan Airlines. Addressing the CEO Forum hosted by CA Sri Lanka, President Wickremesinghe said that money is needed for education, health and social safety for the poor and vulnerable and not to support the CPC, […]
Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Roshan Ranasinghe has reportedly written to the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) pertaining to recent reports claiming that a committee has been appointed to investigate Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).
Personnel, ships and integral helicopters of the Royal Australian Navy, French Navy, Indian Navy, Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force, Royal Navy and the United States Navy will participate in Exercise La Perouse. The third edition of the multilateral exercise La Perouse will be conducted in the Indian Ocean Region from March 13-14. The biennial exercise La […]
Human Rights Watch (HRW) fears the International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan granted to Sri Lanka could erode rights in the country. The global human rights group said that the Government of Sri Lanka should ensure that policies to enhance revenues do not further erode economic and social rights and that anti-corruption reforms provide accountability. On […]
The STEAM education system which is introduced from tomorrow (March 31) under the theme ‘Let’s see - let’s work - step into the future’, can be utilised to strengthen the national economy since STEAM education system contributes up to 65 percent of the GDP of some countries, Education Minister Dr. Susil Premajayantha said.The post STEAM education system for Sri Lankan schools from tomorrow appeare...
By Ifham Nizam Turkish Ambassador to Sri Lanka R. Demet Sekercioglu will attend the first-ever celebration of International Zero Waste Day today at 9.30 am at Waters Edge, Battaramulla with Environment Minister Engineer Nasir Ahmed presiding. Christopher Powers, Director of the office of Economic Development of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Dr. […]
The government intensified its crackdown on dissent as thousands of people protested against the dire economic situation, Amnesty International said in its latest annual world report. The report, The State of the World’s Human Rights, highlighted that The rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly came under fierce attack by law enforcement agencies, which […]
[…]The post IMF Loan Risks Eroding Rights; Sri Lanka Should Ensure Fair Taxes, Accountability For Corruption: HRW appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Shri Shaktikanta Das and the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India Milinda Moragoda today discussed enhancing trade using the Indian Rupee. Continuing his engagement with key officials of the Indian Government, the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India Milinda Moragoda met with the Governor […]
The concerns of young people in the Pacific about climate change are set to be heard at the world’s top court. Four years after students in Fiji first proposed the idea, the International Court of Justice is about to be asked to decide on a country’s obligations to fight rising temperatures. But first, the UN […]