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President Ranil Wickremesinghe has pointed out that the industrial education and training opportunities in Sri Lanka should be improved by introducing modern technology required to surpass the new industrial technology and digital economy of the fourth and fifth industrial revolutions.
"Sri Lanka In Focus 2023" Art Culture and Wildlife Exhibition is scheduled to be held at the University of California in Los Angeles - UCLA on 22 and 23 April to mark the Earth Day.
Sri Lanka is confident of reaching a deal with all its international creditors and securing financial support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said that the public have placed their trust on support from the IMF as it would create a foundation in finding solutions for the economic crisis […]
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has warned that it would seek legal action if the relevant authorities fail to provide an uninterrupted power supply while the 2022 G.C.E. Advanced Level is taking place.
State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya has stated that he is hopeful that Sri Lanka will receive the first tranche of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) due from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) soon, following a discussion with an IMF delegation.
The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has stated that they are yet to receive any resignation letters from its members, contrary to various media reports.
Two trade union leaders who were arrested for allegedly threatening members of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), have been granted bail. The Convenor of the United Trade Union Alliance, Ananda Palitha and the Secretary of the Electricity Consumers’ Association, Sanjeewa Dhammika were arrested on 24th January. They were produced in court and […]
Japan has noted the need for creditors to help crisis-hit Sri Lanka. Japan’s top finance diplomat, Masato Kanda said that crisis-hit Sri Lanka was a key issue when it came to helping countries in debt but he was not sure when creditors aiming to extend it loans would meet. He said that middle-income countries have […]
China’s Export-Import Bank of China (EXIM) has provided Sri Lanka with a debt extension, China’s Foreign Ministry said, confirming a Reuters report earlier this week. EXIM offered Sri Lanka a two-year moratorium on its debt and said it would support the country’s efforts to secure a $2.9 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund, according […]
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka next week for a five-day visit.
United Trade Union Alliance convenor Ananda Palitha and Electricity Consumers’ Association secretary Sanjeewa Dhammika who were arrested and subsequently remanded for allegedly threatening members of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) have been granted bail.The post Ananda Palitha, Sanjeewa Dhammika granted bail appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka...
A group of 38 Sri Lankans were repatriated by the authorities of the Réunion Island of France last evening (25 Jan.), after an illegal migration attempt via sea was foiled.
Sri Lanka Police yesterday (25 Jan.) cracked down on a lottery ticket scam in Kurunegala, where over 200 fake tickets were being sold.
China s Export-Import Bank of China (EXIM) has provided Sri Lanka with a debt extension, China s foreign ministry said on Thursday, confirming a Reuters report earlier this week.
Japanese Vice Finance Minister for International Affairs, Masato Kanda, has assured that Japan is closely coordinating with international organizations, such as the Paris Club and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to ensure the participation of non-Paris Club members in Sri Lanka s debt restructuring plan.
Former State Minister Nalaka Godahewa and two others, the accused in a case filed against the alleged misappropriation of state funds were acquitted and released by the Colombo High Court today (January 26).The post Nalaka Godahewa acquitted and released from fund misappropriation case appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
Debt-ridden Sri Lanka on Wednesday (January 25) thanked India for issuing the necessary guarantees sought by the IMF that would help Colombo to unlock the USD 2.9 billion bailout package.The post Sri Lanka thanks India for giving assurances to IMF for USD 2.9 Billion bailout package appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
Another group of Sri Lankans have been deported from France after reaching Réunion Island by boat illegally. The Sri Lanka Navy said that the authorities on Réunion Island in France repatriated 38 Sri Lankans by last evening (25th January). A multi-day fishing trawler had reportedly departed from the Negombo fisheries harbour on 01st December 2022 […]
The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) warns that they will file a complaint with the Sri Lankan office of the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding the current drug shortage that the country is facing as a result of the negligence of the authorities.
Debt-ridden Sri Lanka on Wednesday (Jan. 25) thanked India for issuing the necessary guarantees sought by the IMF that would help Colombo to unlock the USD 2.9 billion bailout package.
Member of Election Commission P.M.S. Charles resigned from her post, a spokesman from the President's office said.The post Election Commission Member P.M.S. Charles resigns from post appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
While implementing complex programmes such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF), difficult decisions related to it should be implemented regardless of who is in power, Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said on Wednesday (January 25).The post IMF process should continue whoever is in power – Central Bank Governor appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri ...
An all-party conference will be convened today (Jan. 26) at the Presidential Secretariat, under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Chairman of the Election Commission of Sri Lanka when contacted by the Island at 8AM on Thursday (26) said that up to that time he had not been informed about the resignation of ECSL member Mrs P S M Charles
The Constitutional Council yesterday (25) decided to call for nominations for independent commissions including the Election Commission. Speaker Mahinda Abeywardena chaired the meeting. This was announced by Parliament yesterday. The following is the text of statement issued by Janakantha Silva, Director Legislative Services /Director Communication (Acting): “The Constitutional Council membe...
If Sirisena had not been informed of the plans to explode bombs on 21st of April 2019, as he has claimed, shouldn’t he have taken immediate action to call for explanation from Nilantha Jayawardena, then head of State Intelligent Service (SIS), who had been notified several times about the impending attack by the Indian intelligence. […]
The top of Nelum Kuluna (Lotus Tower) stands 350 above sea level in the heart of Colombo City, as the air navigators of old would say, sticking out like a ’sore thumb’. It has to be lit up in accordance with the Aircraft Obstacle Lighting recommendations contained in Annex 14 of the International Civil Aviation […]
Economics primarily drive politics and this principle applies to Sri Lanka’s relations with almost the entirety of the world’s regions. The fact that economic interdependence is compelling this country to break new ground in its ties with the Middle East bears this out fully. Over the decades, Sri Lanka has prioritized the need to sustain […]
Thursday 26th January, 2023 The Rajapaksa-Wickremesinghe government is in overdrive to delay the local government (LG) elections while pretending that it is ready to face them. Experience is said to be the best teacher, and the public, having been taken for many a ride, tends to believe the obverse of what the ruling party politicians […]
By Hiran H. Senewiratne The Central Bank did not contract the economy by hiking interest rates, but prevented a further contraction and possible hyper- inflation by stabilizing the external sector with high rates, Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said. “The Central Bank by tightening monetary policy, minimized the damage that was going to happen […]