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Thursday 23rd March, 2023 The IMF is ready to help Sri Lanka tackle its economic crisis, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has told Parliament. This is good news. But is Sri Lanka ready to help others help it? Its bilateral creditors are united in trying to assist it in restructuring its staggering debt, and rebuilding its economy, […]
- Protests and economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez asks Opp. to cooperate (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt.’s cockamamie reasoning (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil delivers govt s policy statement in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
We note with dismay the attempts being made by the President and some Members of Parliament of the government to intimidate the judiciary on the false pretext that the Supreme Court has violated the privileges of the Members of Parliament. This allegation has been made after the Supreme Court granted leave to proceed with a […]
- Stop Intimidating The Judiciary, End Undermining Democracy, Hold Elections! (Category: Breaking News)
- Rise against state repression: A call to the people (Category: Breaking News)
- Public appeal to all parliamentarians to vote against 18th Constitutional Amendment (Category: Breaking News)
- The Order of the Rising Sun conferred on former Governor of Central Bank, Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Kaushalya Nawaratne will be inducted as the new President of Bar Association by Attorney General Sanjay Rajaratnam, PC, at the 49th Convocation of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) on March 25 at the BMICH. Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya will be the chief guest. Nawaratne will succeed Saliya Pieris, PC.
Technical Certificates of Completion for 64 out of 74 plots of the Port City Colombo SEZ have been received by the Commission, a Colombo Port City Economic Commission semi-annual progress report for FY 2022 notes. A press release by the Commssion said: ‘The Colombo Port City Economic Commission (the Commission), the Single Window Investment Facilitator […]
- ComBank receives licence to operate in Colombo Port City (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Port City’s new commission will have only a few boxes to tick, a lot of hard work already done’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet okays special visas for Colombo Port City (Category: Breaking News)
- Colombo Port City receives approval for Businesses of Strategic Importance (Category: Breaking News)
UNDER 19 CRICKET By Reemus Fernando St. Sebastian’s College, Katuneriya with a sensational last-ball victory and Holy Cross College, Kalutara with a marathon first innings performance earned their much-awaited Division I promotion as they outdid their opponents in the Under 19 Division II Tier ‘A’ semi-finals worked off at Surrey Village Ground, Maggona and Kirimandala […]
- Anuga, Rajindu shine with centuries (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Devananda take a step closer to Division I promotion (Category: Breaking News)
- Malintha spins Sebs to victory (Category: Breaking News)
- Pawan helps Devapathiraja take command (Category: Breaking News)
A recent research conducted by ECA International has revealed that Sri Lanka , amongst a few other countries, saw the largest increase in expense for travellers.
The new Crescent moon of the month of Ramadan has not been sighted in Sri Lanka this evening (22), according to the Colombo Grand Mosque.
The overseas travel ban imposed on former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and former Minister Basil Rajapaksa has been lifted. The Supreme Court today ordered the Immigration and Emigration Controller to permit Mahinda Rajapaksa and Basil Rajapaksa to travel overseas. The order was given when the case filed against those accused of being involved in the […]
- Overseas travel ban on Mahinda temporarily lifted (Category: Breaking News)
- Overseas travel ban on Mahinda, Basil extended (Category: Breaking News)
- Motion seeks overseas travel ban on MR, BR and Cabraal (Category: Breaking News)
- Overseas travel ban on Basil temporarily lifted (Category: Breaking News)
The Environment Ministry says steps may need to be taken to restrict the import of certain plastic items in future. Environment Ministry Secretary Dr. Anil Jasinghe said that plastic pollution is a serious issue in several countries, including in Sri Lanka. He said that plastic pollution hinders tourism and the economy. Dr. Anil Jasinghe said […]
- Vesak Day at GotaGoGama (Category: Breaking News)
- Celebrity Chef has a taste of Sri Lanka’s “Gama” food (Category: Breaking News)
- Tiesh puts the sparkle in Christmas (Category: Breaking News)
- Putting Sri Lanka on the global map of cocktail culture (Category: Breaking News)
The report of the investigation carried out by the Auditor General regarding several facts that led to the current economic crisis in the country, has been filed before the Supreme Court.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe urged the Opposition to unite and disregard political differences to assist in carrying out the agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The President emphasized that his duty is not to condemn previous administrations but to concentrate on the development of the country. He also declared his dedication to constructing a better […]
- Prez vows to reform loss-making state enterprises, implement new tax regime (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka receives financial assurance letter from China (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Special Statement – Full Text (Category: Breaking News)
- Government to consider restructuring domestic debt (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe urged the Opposition to unite and disregard political differences to assist in carrying out the IMF agreement, which would aid in the development of Sri Lanka’s economy. The President emphasized that his duty is not to condemn previous administrations but to concentrate on the development of the country. He also declared his […]
- 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)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has requested for the Opposition s support towards rebuilding Sri Lanka from its ongoing crisis, despite their conflicting political views.
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today (March 22) the salaries and pensions of public servants will be revised in the future, in line with the inflation rates.The post Pensions and salaries of Government Employees in Sri Lanka to be revised appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka Government to delay salaries of executive-grade staff (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s government employees to protest demanding Rs. 20,000 salary hike (Category: Breaking News)
- Special announcement on public sector salary payments for January (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Government in financial crisis: Government employees’ salaries to be delayed? (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) has further appreciated against the US dollar (USD) today (March 22), according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.The post Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates further against U.S. Dollar appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lankan Rupee further depreciates against U.S. Dollar (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates against U.S. Dollar (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates against U.S. Dollar (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Rupee appreciated against U.S. Dollar on April 26, 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
• The country is being constructed by establishing rules and creating a foundation to prevent the recurrence of previous errors. • Today, the international community has accepted that he acted to cross the economic vine bridge for Mother Sri Lanka. • The results of the present hard work and dedication will soon pay-off. • I pay my respects to the people who tolerated the diffi...
- A comprehensive modernization of the education sector in the next 10 years (Category: Breaking News)
- Woman given a death sentence (Category: Breaking News)
- President Spearheads Sri Lanka's Economic Revival and Seeks Japanese Investment (Category: Breaking News)
- A joint program to be implemented between India and Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) announced the official US Dollar exchange rates for today (March 22).
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout package has unlocked a new path to create a better future for the youth and uplift the country.The post IMF bailout package has unlocked new path to create better future for youth and uplift the country – President appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka to restart IMF bailout talks, president calls for unity Government (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says it’s not right time for Rajapaksa to return after fleeing country, WSJ ... (Category: Breaking News)
- President appreciates the assistance extended by the International Lions Club (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka has made good progress in negotiations with IMF – CBSL chief (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s bailout by the International Monetary Fund will help the bankrupt nation lower its borrowing costs, thanks in part to a change in how the cash can be used, central bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe said.The post IMF Deal will cut Sri Lanka borrowing costs, Central Bank Chief says appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka’s inflation expected to significantly cool in the coming months – CBSL Governor (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF to visit Sri Lanka in late August for staff-level agreement – Central Bank Governor (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to introduce new central bank law, inflation target (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF process should continue whoever is in power – Central Bank Governor (Category: Breaking News)
The main Opposition, Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB), and the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) yesterday (March 21) moved Supreme Court against Treasury Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana over his failure to provide funds required by the Election Commission to conduct the Local Government polls, ignoring an interim order issued by the apex court, on March 03, 2023.The post SJB, JVP move Supreme Court again...
- Supreme Court issues order on Finance Secretary against withholding budget allocations for elect... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court grants permission to hold 2023 Local Government Election (Category: Breaking News)
- Government will honour Supreme Court’s order against withholding funds for Local Government Elec... (Category: Breaking News)
- Court order issued against SJB rally – SJB to go ahead with protest defying court order (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe tabled the IMF staff level agreement on the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement for Sri Lanka in Parliament, a short while ago.
Sri Lanka has been listed among countries in Asia seen as expensive for business travellers. The latest Daily Rates research published by ECA International found that climbing inflation rates in many locations have contributed to significant increases in business travel costs in local currency terms, with costs rising the most in countries such as Sri […]
- Travel Indochina recommends My Sri Lanka for a taste of the real country (Category: Breaking News)
- Paper Launch (Category: Business)
- ExpoAir begins regularJaffna flights (Category: Business)
- Asia Capital spreads its wings (Category: Business)
The recently-launched Courtyard by Marriott Colombo, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands, has appointed internationally-acclaimed Chef Nuwan Silva to take over the reins as the new Executive Chef. Nuwan Silva possesses over 20 years of working experience in the hotel industry and is a proven high achiever in the culinary world […]
- ITC Ratnadipa, Colombo welcomes Sujeet Kumar as General Manager (Category: Breaking News)
- Courtyard by Marriott debuts in Sri Lanka with Courtyard by Marriott Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Courtyard by Marriott Colombo introduces Tito’s: The ultimate destination for foodies and coffee... (Category: Breaking News)
- Top Sri Lankan chef says no to imported eggs (Category: Breaking News)
Heinrich Klaasen hit a 54-ball century as South Africa raced to a four-wicket win over West Indies in the third one-day international in Potchefstroom. Chasing 261 to win, Klaasen came to the crease at 80-4 but smacked an unbeaten 119 as South Africa won in 29.3 overs. It is the fastest any side has chased […]
- South Africa beat West Indies after record T20 chase (Category: Breaking News)
- India beat West Indies by innings and 141 runs in first Test (Category: Breaking News)
- England beat Australia in Netball World Cup thriller (Category: Breaking News)
- South Africa beat Bangladesh to set up England semi-final (Category: Breaking News)
The Rules under the Council of Legal Education Ordinance (Chapter 276) inclusive of the decision taken by the Council of Legal Education to make the mandatory medium of examination of the Sri Lanka Law College English, was voted against by the House March (21).
A vote taken on the gazette notification seeking to make English language compulsory for Sri Lanka Law College examinations was defeated, overwhelmingly, yesterday, in Parliament, with 113 MPs voting against it; only one MP voted in its favour. Both government and Opposition MPs voted against the implementation of the gazette, while only Galle District MP […]
- 24 sq km of Hanthana becomes a HSZ (Category: Breaking News)
- Cars banned for young drivers (Category: South Australia)
- The cars young P Platers cannot drive (Category: South Australia)
- Colonial gazette notification to be revoked (Category: Breaking News)
Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara told Parliament yesterday that fuel prices would be reduced considerably according to the fuel price formula at the next fuel price revision, due in April. The Minister said that the government would be able to procure fuel shipments, at lower prices, during competitive bidding, with the receipt of the […]
- Sri Lanka's Petroleum Minister says no hike in local fuel prices yet (Category: Breaking News)
- Negombo fishermen to keep away from fishing (Category: Breaking News)
- Feul price reduction considered; Susil (Category: Breaking News)
- Domestic fuel prices will not increase even if international prices do - Premajayantha (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando The Japanese embassy and UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund, previously known as United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund), on 16 March, 2023, issued a joint statement that dealt with the impact the developing political-economic-social crisis is having on the poor in Sri Lanka. The statement focused on the suffering of the children […]
- Greenwashing Bond Scams & Financializing Mother Nature: Climate Science Fiction Versus Local Rea... (Category: Breaking News)
- Treasury bond scams: SJB drags Lotus Tower into ‘conflict’ as SLPP attacks ‘footnote’ gang (Category: Breaking News)
- Of Elections, Bond Scams & Money Politics: The Anatomy Of Default @75 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka accelerates financial literacy drive amid scams (Category: Breaking News)
• The IMF Board approved a 48-month extended arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) of SDR 2.286 billion (about US$3 billion) to support Sri Lanka’s economic policies and reforms. • The objectives of the EFF-supported program are to restore macroeconomic stability and debt sustainability, safeguarding financial stability, and stepping up structural reforms to unlock […]
- IMF Executive Board finalises first EFF review of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- US calls on Sri Lanka to conclude debt restructuring agreements (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to brief creditors on IMF deal for economic recovery (Category: Breaking News)
- SRI LANKA RECEIVES IMF EXECUTIVE BOARD APPROVAL FOR THE EXTENDED FUND FACILITY (EFF) ARRANGEMENT (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lankan national team of two sailors and one windsurfer, with the Navy team of a sailor and a windsurfer, were invited to participate at the first Chief of Navy Staff International Sailing Regatta 2023 held from March 14 to 20 in Karachi, Pakistan. Twelve countries including Australia, Bahrain, Croatia, Egypt, China, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, […]
- SL Navy rescues civilians marooned at sand banks (Category: Breaking News)
- Navy deploys rescue teams (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Navy escorts Indian fishermen to IMBL (Category: Breaking News)
- Navy help to extinguish fire at coir mill in Vavuniya (Category: Breaking News)
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