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[…]The post Indo-Lanka Fishing Crisis: Sharing Territories For A Better Catch! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Why Sri Lanka Needs A Fusion Center For Information Sharing (Category: Breaking News)
- Indianisation, Ranil, Patali, Modi & Solheim (Category: Breaking News)
- Video: "ආදරයේ උල්පත" | Ayesh Yasiru | Little Titans (Category: Entertainment)
- Why Sri Lanka Needs A Presidential Secretariat On Blue Economy Or National Center For Ocean Reso... (Category: Breaking News)
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’s access to growing Indian & African markets cannot be disrupted – President Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- Abandon the battle for power, President tells parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Budget 2023 Will Be The Acid Test Of RW’s Magic Wand (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF says talks with Sri Lanka make significant policy progress (Category: Breaking 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.
- Sri Lanka central bank holds rates, sees sharp drop in inflation (Category: Breaking News)
- No move to restructure domestic debt – State Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s creditor nations to meet despite uncertainty on China (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to announce debt restructuring strategy in April – Central Bank Governor (Category: Breaking News)
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. […]
- USAID’s Accelerator Programme showcases innovative entrepreneurs supporting climate resilient ap... (Category: Breaking News)
- USAID administrator Samantha Power arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- USAID Administrator to visit Sri Lanka on Sep 10 (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez vows to reform loss-making state enterprises, implement new tax regime (Category: Breaking News)
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 […]
- India Bank opens branch in Sri Lanka's North (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka and India discuss way forward in bilateral economic cooperation (Category: Breaking News)
- High Commissioner Moragoda continues dialogue with Indian Premier’s Principal Secy (Category: Breaking News)
- HC Moragoda meets FICCI President to woo Indian investments (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized during an interview organized by Harvard University on the 24th, through Zoom technology, that Sri Lanka’s access to the growing Indian and African markets should not be disrupted by any big power rivalry or conflictThe post Sri Lanka’s access to growing Indian & African markets cannot be disrupted – President Ranil appeared fir...
- Sri Lanka will not allow anything harmful to India’s security – President Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- Fearing political pressure, Sri Lanka president wants to avoid trade integrations with India (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to establish International Trade Office to deal with International Trade Negotiations (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says ‘this is our last chance to forge ahead’ (Category: Breaking News)
A popular Zimbabwe preacher who has links with a pastor in Sri Lanka, has denied allegations of corruption after he was accused of gold-smuggling. Issuing a lengthy statement, Presidential Envoy and preacher Uebert Angel, said that the allegations in an Al Jazeera documentary was part of a well-crafted ploy to trap the Ambassador and tarnish […]
- Zimbabwe preacher linked to Sri Lankan pastor stripped of title (Category: Breaking News)
- Zimbabwe preacher with links to Sri Lankan “prophet” accused of gold-smuggling (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahinda’s links with Ubert and Jerome likely to be probed (Category: Breaking News)
- New conditions for long term residence visa for foreign investors (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Conflict Resolution Might Be The Way Out? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- President Should Be Responsible! (Category: Breaking News)
- What Is Wrong With The President’s Vision & Mission? (Category: Breaking News)
- The Impact Of The Next Election On The Economic Reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- Only A Unified Approach Can Solve The Economic Crisis (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)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe says Sri Lanka is no longer bankrupt after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a loan facility for the country. Making a special statement, President Wickremesinghe said that the approval of the IMF facility for Sri Lanka signals an end of Sri Lanka’s bankruptcy status. President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasised that Sri Lanka […]
- IMF Executive Board approves bailout package for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF chief and Ranil discuss restructuring Sri Lanka’s debt (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s response to debt restructuring request expected by Jan end: SL (Category: Breaking News)
- Private creditors threaten to block next IMF tranche to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasised that Sri Lanka is no longer considered as a bankrupt country by the world.The post Sri Lanka can no longer be considered a bankrupt country – President appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- IMF bailout package has unlocked new path to create better future for youth and uplift the count... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka leader says IMF agreement pushed back after unrest (Category: Breaking News)
- Easter Attacks: Sri Lanka to seek assistance of UK Government & intelligence over Easter Sunday ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka celebrates its 76th Independence Day (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Sub Aqua Club (SLSAC) – the oldest Dive Club in Sri Lanka, has partnered with ADEX Asia Dive Expo – the largest and longest-running dive consumer and trade show in Asia. ADEX Ocean Mission 2023 will be held from March 31 to April 2 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in […]
- Material Recovery Facility commissioned in Negombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Ryan Reynolds speaks about movie shoot in Hikkaduwa (Category: Breaking News)
- US helps preserve Sri Lanka’s rich maritime history (Category: Breaking News)
- ASEAN and Sri Lanka discuss strengthening of relations (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post ‘Contemporary Issues In Socio-Economic Development’: A Timely Publication By Kelaniya University appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Sriyani Hulugalle’s ‘Shadows Of Hantana’: A Romantic Experience For Readers (Category: Breaking News)
- Navigating The Economic Reawakening & Sustainable Growth (Category: Breaking News)
- Child’s Guide To UK’s Trade Concessions To Developing Countries (Category: Breaking News)
- Crisis-Hit Sri Lanka Economy (Category: Breaking News)
Ambassador Palitha Kohona was invited as the guest speaker at the China International Gem and Jewelry Exhibition in Beijing on March 16 attended by many Chinese dignitaries and specialists in the gem and jewelry field. Those present included former Minister of the Ministry of Geology and Mineral Resources and President of Gems & Jewelry Trade […]
- Sri Lankan gems and jewelry sparkle in the Chinese market (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt.’s lethargy towards gem and jewelry sector seen as costing SL $ 1 billion in for-ex annually (Category: Breaking News)
- 55th Anniversary of Relations between Sri Lanka and China (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Gems strengthen its grip in China (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Waiting For Godot: Can Some Developing Nations Unite & Transform The Planet? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Planning For A Year Of Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka: Dilemmas & Economic Programmes – Do We Consume More Than We Produce? (Category: Breaking News)
- Stop The Violent Suppression Of Student Dissent & Public Universities: Sri Lankan Students & You... (Category: Breaking News)
- Is State Owned Temasek A Useful Concept For Sri Lanka? (Category: Breaking News)
By Sanath Nanayakkare in India Sri Lanka’s economic recovery process will gather momentum after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) grants an extended fund facility of USD 2.9 billion dollars, says Puneet Agrawal, Joint Secretary, Indian Ocean Region.Agrawala said so, addressing several Sri Lankan journalists during a media briefing held at the Indian External Affairs Ministry, […]
- Navy seizes two poaching trawlers and 15 Indian fishermen (Category: Breaking News)
- Navy catches more Indian vessels for poaching (Category: Breaking News)
- India lifts onion export ban for neighbour Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Six Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka Navy (Category: Breaking News)
Adrian Zecha and luxury hospitality have become inseparable, thanks to his unique and pioneering contributions to the industry. He has spent his career pushing boundaries and reimagining how we perceive and experience luxury travel. With over 50 years of experience in serving as a hotelier, he is as driven as ever, continuously striving for innovation […]
- Historic building used as PM’s official residence to be a hotel (Category: Breaking News)
- Launch of The Serendipity Experiences: Elevating luxury travel and boosting tourism in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Welcomes PATA Nepal Chapter for Tourism Exchange and Support (Category: Breaking News)
- CMS Celebrates its 25th anniversary in Sri Lanka! (Category: Breaking News)
Dr. Chandana (Chandi) Jayawardena DPhil President – Chandi J. Associates Inc. Consulting, Canada Founder & Administrator – Global Hospitality Forum chandij@sympatico.ca Struggling with Doctoral Studies By 1998, I was struggling with my doctoral research. By then I realized that doing a Ph.D. in the midst of a busy hotel career, at times demanding 16-hour work […]
- Mastering Showbiz… Music, Food & Fashion In Oman (Category: Breaking News)
- French Style, Sri Lankan Smile! (Category: Breaking News)
- CONFESSIONS OF A GLOBAL GYPSY (Category: Breaking News)
- Refreshing, Peaceful and Romantic (Category: Breaking News)
India had helped Sri Lanka more than any other country, especially, Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said during Raisina Dialogue ‘Ideas Pod.’ While the Indian government took some bold decisions to help Sri Lanka face its economic crisis, even the Indian public came forward to support Sri Lanka, the country’s foreign minister said in […]
- Minister Sabry praises India for being first country to support Lanka’s debt restructuring (Category: Breaking News)
- Sabry denies China caused SL debt crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘War crimes’: Not only individuals but also entire fighting divisions ‘blacklisted’ – Foreign Mi... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka hopeful China will provide debt restructuring assurances - Sabry (Category: Breaking News)
Ladies from around the world who arrived for the APAC Mid-Term Meeting of Ladies Circle International (LCI) have been enjoying Sri Lanka’s sunshine, beaches, wildlife and history as they prepare to deliberate on how to make a difference to those less fortunate by supporting community projects and raising funds for the needy, both locally and internationally. The […]
- Having fun at the APAC Mid-Term Meeting of Ladies Circle International (LCI) (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLankan Airlines Cheers on as Raid Amazones 2023 Kicks Off (Category: Breaking News)
- CMS Celebrates its 25th anniversary in Sri Lanka! (Category: Breaking News)
- Sana Commerce CSR initiative ‘Sipsatharata Arunellak’ helps students continue their education (Category: Breaking News)
Courtesy of Mastercard, Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo had the privilege of displaying the prestigious Rugby World Cup Trophy, known as the Webb Ellis Cup during its special 6-day tour of Sri Lanka. Making history, the most sought-after trophy in the Rugby world was first brought to Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo on Saturday 18th February 2023 by Mastercard’s […]
- Having fun at the APAC Mid-Term Meeting of Ladies Circle International (LCI) (Category: Breaking News)
- Ladies Circle International Shines a Light on Sri Lanka with APAC Mid-Term Meeting in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Globally recognised evangelist Paul Dhinakaran prays for RW (Category: Breaking News)
- Elephant found dead in Thambuthegama with gunshot wounds (Category: Breaking News)
In a major breakthrough, Sri Lanka has received a financial assurance letter from the Exim Bank of China and the letter of agreement has been sent to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). President Ranil Wickremesinghe told Parliament that he received the financial assurance letter from the Exim Bank of China last night and he and […]
- An Open Letter & Appeal To The IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- SL Debt Justice Collective Writes Open Letter To IMF On DDO (Category: Breaking News)
- Government’s Letter of Intent for fresh IMF support under SBA (Category: Business)
- An Open Letter To Mr. President Ranil Wickremesinghe (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Special Statement – Full Text appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- SL Debt Justice Collective Writes Open Letter To IMF On DDO (Category: Breaking News)
- Greenwashing Bond Scams & Financializing Mother Nature: Climate Science Fiction Versus Local Rea... (Category: Breaking News)
- The Bleak Future For Sri Lanka : 75 Years After Independence (Category: Breaking News)
- India ready to restructure its Colombo debt: What about others? (Category: Breaking News)
China has given assurances that it will support Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring, clearing the biggest hurdle for the South Asian nation to secure a $2.9 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).The post China gives assurances to the IMF that it will support Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka thanks India for giving assurances to IMF for USD 2.9 Billion bailout package (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bondholders ready for debt restructuring talks with authorities (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka expects financing assurances from China for IMF deal within days (Category: Breaking News)
- Paris Club Creditors provides financing assurances to support IMF bailout for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Supreme Court Shows Democratic Route To Government appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- New Mandates Before New Amendments (Category: Breaking News)
- The Courts Would Be The Better Option For Undemocratic Actions To Be Contested (Category: Breaking News)
- Regular Elections Are The Foundation Of Democratic Society (Category: Breaking News)
- Time For Truth Come Out (Category: Breaking News)
By Jehan Perera The economy is beginning to give indications of macro stability which President Ranil Wickremesinghe has made his primary objective. The most visible of these is the appreciation of the rupee against the dollar and other international currencies which signals a shift from the previous trend of depreciation. Over the past year the […]
- Democracy requires elections in good times and bad (Category: Breaking News)
- GL accuses govt. of encouraging chaos to prevent peaceful Presidential election next year (Category: Breaking News)
- Serious consequences of failing to implement IMF programme (Category: Breaking News)
- Time frame for presidential poll set by law: elections chief (Category: Breaking News)
Russia was the top source market for tourists in Sri Lanka in February. Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) (Limited) said that 29,084 tourists arrived in Sri Lanka from Russia in February. The top five source markets for Sri Lanka in February have been Russian Federation, 29,084 (27%), India, 13,714 (13%), United Kingdom 8,575 […]
- First group of post-pandemic Chinese tourists arrive in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- World’s largest passenger airline makes rare landing in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Thailand and Sri Lanka hold 5th Round of FTA talks (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Kaffir community to be used to attract tourists (Category: Breaking News)
First group of Chinese tourists since the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in Sri Lanka last night (March 01).The post Chinese tourists visit Sri Lanka for the first time since COVID-19 appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka lifts all COVID-19 restrictions imposed to enter the country (Category: Breaking News)
- First group of Chinese tourists arrive since COVID-19 (Category: Breaking News)
- COVID-19 TREATMENT CENTRES FOR TOURISTS (Category: Breaking News)
- COVID-19 TREATMENT CENTRES FOR TOURISTS (Category: Breaking News)
The first group of post-pandemic Chinese tourists arrived in Sri Lanka late last night, the Tourism Ministry said. Over 100 tourists were on the SriLankan Airlines flight carrying tourists from Guangzhou Tourism Minister Harin Fernando and the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong welcomed the group at the Bandaranaike International Airport. China resumed outbound […]
- World’s largest passenger airline makes rare landing in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Russia’s largest charter airline arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Flights between Jaffna and Chennai resume (Category: Breaking News)
- Protests in Batticaloa and Jaffna against Independence Day celebrations (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan rupee appreciated yesterday (February 28) on improved sentiments over the current and future foreign exchange conditions in the domestic market after the announcement that International Finance Corporation (IFC) is willing to provide a US$ 400 million worth of swap facility for three commercial banks to support essential imports.The post Sri Lanka Rupee appreciates after almost a year i...
- Sri Lankan Rupee further depreciates against U.S. Dollar (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates further against U.S. Dollar (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates against U.S. Dollar (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates against U.S. Dollar (Category: Breaking News)
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