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Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been picked to play in the inaugural season of the Major Cricket League (MLC) in the USA. The draft for the inaugural season of the Major Cricket League (MLC) saw international cricket stars like former Australian skipper Aaron Finch, star Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga, Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis, […]
- Kusal, Hasaranga named Sri Lanka’s ODI and T20I captains (Category: Breaking News)
- Mathews overlooked Chamari picked in The Hundred draft (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka attempting to reach settlement with rape victim (Category: Breaking News)
- Explosive star cast confirmed for Abu Dhabi T10 (Category: Breaking News)
The Third Meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association s (IORA) Working Group on Maritime Safety and Security (WGMSS) chaired by Sri Lanka was held in Colombo on Monday (March 20) with the participation of the 23 IORA member states.
India and Sri Lanka today discussed the way forward in bilateral economic cooperation. Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda met with the Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs of India Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi today (21). This was the latest of a series of meetings High Commissioner Moragoda has had with […]
- Sri Lanka briefs India on talks with the IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- RBI Governor and Sri Lankan envoy discuss trade using Indian Rupee (Category: Breaking News)
- India and Sri Lanka review current status of relations (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka seeks fuel from India on an urgent basis (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka s High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda met with the Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs of India Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi today (March 21).
The National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) for the month of February 2023 was recorded at 53.6%, as measured by the Year-on-Year change, the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) revealed in its latest report.
Senior Advisor to the President on National Security and Chief of the Presidential Staff Sagala Ratnayake has emphasised on the need to hold public officials accountable in matters such as financial control, anti-corruption measures, and adherence to the rule of law, if Sri Lanka is to recover from its ongoing crisis.
Fuel prices are likely to be reduced in April, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera said. The Minister said that steps are being taken to provide relief to the public in April. He said that under the existing fuel price formula there is a likelihood of the fuel price being reduced next month. The […]
- Special category to increase fuel quota to be tested (Category: Breaking News)
- Electricity and fuel declared essential services (Category: Breaking News)
- Fuel shortage caused by delay in unloading (Category: Breaking News)
- Fuel quota increased for New Year festive season (Category: Breaking News)
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Sri Lanka Chapter recently hosted their Nepalese counterparts as a part of PATA’s drive to improve cross-Chapter exposure and communication. The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral relationships between the two countries’ tourism sectors and explore avenues where Sri Lanka and Nepal can join hands in developing travel and tourism […]
- US Under Secretary of State to offer Sri Lanka support (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka cross 200,000 in December (Category: Breaking News)
- Harin says his comments on Maldives misrepresented (Category: Breaking News)
- SLTDA offers temporary registration for homeowners in Kandy (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s premier transnational higher education provider, Universal College Lanka (UCL) is the exclusive partner for Monash Education Sri Lanka. UCL offers the Monash University Foundation Year and Degree Pathway Programmes which provide a guaranteed entry to the prestigious Monash University, ranked 44th in the world and a Group of 8 University in Australia. Upon […]
- One Foundation, Many Destinations: UCL International Foundation Year with Global Pathways (Category: Breaking News)
- Gateway’s launch of the Australian Secondary Certificate of Education coincides with its 25th an... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka signs MoU with Microsoft to include AI in school curriculum (Category: Breaking News)
- Academy of International Business and University of the Pacific sign Memorandum of Understanding (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has a difficult road ahead irrespective of how much funding it receives from multilateral and global financial agencies, a senior economist at Moody s Analytics told Reuters on Tuesday.
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)
- India’s response to debt restructuring request expected by Jan end: SL (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF chief and Ranil discuss restructuring Sri Lanka’s debt (Category: Breaking News)
- Private creditors threaten to block next IMF tranche to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
In a special statement following the approval of the extended credit facility by the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that Sri Lanka is no longer deemed bankrupt by the world.
Sri Lanka has moved up 15 places on the World Happiness Report, having ranked 112th in the annual survey of how satisfied citizens are worldwide.
A Sri Lankan delegation comprising of Minister of Justice Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry have left for South Africa this morning (March 21).
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) denies claims it recommended postponing the Local Government (LG) elections. The LG polls were scheduled to be held earlier this month but has now been postponed to 25th April. IMF Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, Masahiro Nozaki told reporters that the IMF does not intervene in any country’s electoral processes. […]
- IMF Executive Board approves bailout package for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- D-day for Sri Lanka as IMF Executive Board meets to decide on EFF (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Executive Board to decide on Sri Lanka’s EFF on March 20 (Category: Breaking News)
- Tear gas and water cannons fired on IUSF protest (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)
Sri Lanka has a difficult road ahead irrespective of how much funding it receives from multilateral and global financial agencies, a senior economist at Moody's Analytics told Reuters on Tuesday.The post IMF bailout not a silver bullet for Sri Lanka, says Moody’s Analytics appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka’s Economy suffers worst contraction in 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to use budget to meet some IMF pledges as polls near (Category: Breaking News)
- Moody’s warns ill effects of acquisition law (Category: Breaking News)
- Paris Club to give Sri Lanka financing assurances amid IMF debt talks – sources (Category: Breaking News)
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has announced the official US dollar exchange rates for Tuesday (March 21). more..
Sri Lanka, with the help of its legal and financial advisors, must present a debt restructuring strategy before the end of April 2023 in order to reach the International Monetary Fund s targets to achieve debt sustainability, Peter Breuer, the IMF Asia Pacific Department s Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka said today.
In a special statement following the approval of the extended credit facility by the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that Sri Lanka is no longer deemed bankrupt by the world.
The proposal to Parliament that all courses and exams conducted at the Sri Lanka Law College should be held in English has been defeated.
Sri Lanka State Trading Corporation (STC) says that all required steps have been completed to ship the first consignment of eggs imported from India.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has emphasised the importance of anti-corruption and governance reforms as a central pillar of the EFF-supported program as they are indispensable to ensure the hard-won gains from the reforms benefit the Sri Lankan people.The post Anti-Corruption & Governance reforms are critical – IMF appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri ...
- Despite signs of stabilization, full economic recovery not yet assured – IMF Mission (Category: Breaking News)
- Everyone must come together to support Sri Lanka’s recovery and inclusive growth – IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF applauds Sri Lanka’s significant progress in economic reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka receives IMF approval for USD 2.9 Billion bailout package (Category: Breaking News)
Cash-strapped Sri Lanka is seeking a 10-year moratorium on its foreign debt, President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s office said yesterday (March 20) on the eve of a desperately needed US $ 2.9 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout.The post Sri Lanka seeks 10-year debt moratorium appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Paris Club proposing a 10-year moratorium on Sri Lanka’s debt – Report (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bondholders ready for debt restructuring talks with authorities (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to secure likely 6-year moratorium on debt owed to India, Paris Club (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka thanks India for giving assurances to IMF for USD 2.9 Billion bailout package (Category: Breaking News)
Efforts to increase tax revenues should be pursued in a growth-friendly manner while protecting the poor and vulnerable people, says Peter Breuer, the IMF Asia Pacific Department s Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka is expected to receive the first tranche of funds from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2 days, Peter Breuer, Chief of the Debt Capital Markets Division, Monetary and Capital Market Department at the IMF said. The IMF also said that it will continue to monitor Sri Lanka’s economic policies over the next […]
- Sri Lanka told to sign MoU with official creditors (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF delegation to visit Colombo next week (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF says full economic recovery in Sri Lanka is not yet assured (Category: Breaking News)
- D-day for Sri Lanka as IMF Executive Board meets to decide on EFF (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to make a special statement to the nation today (21) regarding the IMF Executive Board s approval for Sri Lanka s request for an extended arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF).
IMF s Asia Pacific Department s Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, Peter Breuer and Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, Masahiro Nozaki are currently holding a virtual press briefing on the approved Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for the island nation.
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 United States has called on Sri Lanka to conclude debt restructuring agreements to ensure the IMF program and the economy stay on track. The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung welcomed the approval of Sri Lanka’s IMF package saying it was great news and an important step on the road towards economic recovery. […]
- US tells Sri Lanka to protect freedom of expression (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka slams US envoy (Category: Breaking News)
- US envoy disappointed with lies in Wimal’s book (Category: Breaking News)
- US continues to monitor legislative developments in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
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