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The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) of the Central Bank at their current levels of 14.50 per cent and 15.50 per cent, respectively.The post Central Bank of Sri Lanka decided to maintain policy interest rates at their current levels appeared first on ONLANKA News :....
Sri Lanka’s National Security demands greater attention than during the history of the country ever since independence, the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne said on Wednesday (August 17).The post National Security demands greater attention unlike ever in history – Defence Secretary appeared first on ONLANKA News :. Sri Lanka Breaking News Updates - Latest News in Sri Lanka.
The Ministry of Power and Energy states that the imported crude oil shipment is currently in the process of being unloaded.
Nine petitions have been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, Ada Derana reporter said.
[…]The post Is The Doctrine Of Necessity Being Relevant For Sri Lanka To Initiate A People-Centered Constitution? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
Former Minister Mervyn Silva was arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today for storming the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation in 2007. Silva and his bodyguards stormed Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation on 27 December 2007 and allegedly assaulted an official. Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation staff later took Silva hostage and refused to allow him to […]
Sri Lanka is taking expeditious measures to advance the debt restructuring process with the assistance of financial and legal advisors, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka said today. The bank said that negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) towards reaching a staff-level agreement on the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement are scheduled in the […]
By Easwaran Rutnam Former Minister Namal Rajapaksa says he has given several recommendation letters to individuals and played down one such letter shared on social media. Concerns were raised on social media after a copy of a recommendation letter issued by Rajapaksa to Environment Minister Naseer Ahamed had surfaced. The letter quotes Rajapaksa as requesting […]
Police said Silva was arrested at his residence in Pelawatte, Colombo, on Thursday August 18.
There has been no request to restructure domestic debt
Indonesia handed over a package worth LKR 2.5 million to Sri Lanka, the Indonesian Embassy in Colombo said. The Indonesian Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Dewi Gustina Tobing, handed over the donation package worth LKR 2.5 million to the Sri Lanka in need after the flag-hoisting ceremony commemorating the 77th Indonesian Independence Day, […]
The total market value of the scrap metal is estimated to be over 15 million Sri Lankan rupees.
Former Minister Mervyn Silva has been arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID).
The Governor of the Central Bank says that Sri Lanka s negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is making good progress and that an IMF delegation is expected to visit the island by the end of August to reach a staff-level agreement.
The government of France has scaled down the travel advisory on Sri Lanka from Ârecommending only essential travel to Âexercise caution.Â
Police have arrested two suspects who had stolen 21 laptop computers from the warehouse of a private company in Wattala.
The new price of a 12.5kg gas cylinder has been reduced by 1,050 rupees effective Wednesday August 17.
A Grama Niladhari officer who allegedly threw an 8-year-old child into a canal has been arrested by the police.
The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) of the Central Bank at their current levels of 14.50 per cent and 15.50 per cent, respectively.
Media Release Foreign Minister briefs the Diplomatic Corps on current developments
Sri Lanka Navy apprehend 10 individuals, suspected to be on an illegal migration attempt to a foreign country via sea, during a special operation conducted in seas off Kurusapadu, Talaimannar on the night of 16th August 2022.
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s central bank said it was holding its policy rates at 15.50 percent, while data showed market interest rates are close to twice the rate and private credit and imports falling. Monetary Policy Review: No. 06 – August 2022The Central Bank of Sri Lanka maintains policy interest rates at their current levelsThe Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka...
3-month yield up 31bp to 29.44-pct
Trade, Commerce and Food Security Minister Nalin Fernando has revealed that about 30,000 tonnes of rice, imported to meet the shortfall in the market, have been used as animal feed. The disclosure was made at the inaugural meet of the Food Security Committee, held at the Ministry yesterday (17). Among those present were Secretaries to […]
…questions mysterious cancellation of Japanese-funded LRT project By Shamindra Ferdinando Ruling party rebel lawmaker Prof. Charitha Herath says that the cancellation of the Japanese funded USD 1.5 bn light rail transit (LRT) project remains a mystery. The SLPP National List MP told The Island yesterday (17) that his efforts, in his former capacity as Chairman […]
Govt. briefs international community ahead of Geneva sessions The government has assured the Colombo-based diplomatic community that the restoration of the provisions in the 19th Amendment, by the enactment of the 21st Amendment, would strengthen parliamentary democracy, enhance oversight of the executive branches of government and ensure independence of key institutions. The government also said ...
by Ifham Nizam The Island spoke to Asiff Hussein, Vice-President, Outreach of the Centre for Islamic Studies (CIS) about cultural contribution of Muslims and misconceptions about the Islamic faith. Q: You have lectured extensively on Muslim Cultural Contribution. So, how would you describe such contribution both locally and internationally? A: Islam has throughout history been […]
Although the price of eggs in the market goes up daily, the size is getting smaller. Producers are facing many problems in running their poultry farms, and as a result they increase the price. Consumers are helpless in this situation, and have to buy whatever is available – irrespective of the size or the price […]
Samagi Jana Balavegaya MP Eran Wickremaratne yesterday (17) said 52 state enterprises had suffered staggering losses, totalling Rs 560 bn, during the period January-April of this year. The accusation was made at a media briefing at the Opposition Leader’s Office, at Sir Marcus Fernando Mawatha. The former UNP State Minister demanded that restructuring of such […]