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Japan is prepared to Âdo its part over Sri Lanka s debt issue, but other creditors, such as China and India, should also be involved in efforts to resolve it, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said Thursday.
Senior BJP leader Dr Subramanian Swamy on Thursday met former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in Colombo, becoming the first foreign visitor to call on the ousted Sri Lankan president, following his return to Sri Lanka after leaving the country amidst unprecedented protests against his government.
''National Council'' decides to form two sub-committees related to national policies and economic stabilization in the inaugural meeting held with the participation of the ruling party and the opposition.
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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) today raised Rs.127.31 billion through an auction of treasury bonds under three maturities.
[…]The post Improvising To Overcome Tragedy appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Immediate Remedies For Urgent Problems (Category: Breaking News)
- Nuclear Power For Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Just Rewards For Hard Work (Category: Breaking News)
- On Overlooking The Obvious (Category: Breaking News)
Investors have been on the sideline amid volatile trading
- Sri Lanka’s NTB profits down 12-pct in March quarter (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s People’s Leasing net down 37-pct in March (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Haycarb March net up on forex gains (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sells Rs80bn in mostly 3-month bills, down 18bp (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has called for spot tenders to purchase coal.
- Video: HIRU THANIWELA EP 400 (Category: Video)
- IPO To Raise Rs. 400 mn (Category: Breaking News)
- Video: CoL has increased by 400 percent - Maithri (Category: Video)
- OneSteel to sack 400 (Category: South Australia)
Rupee guidance peg continues to remain steady
- Exploding Deficit (Category: Business)
- Economic Imbalances (Category: Business)
- Baited Breath (Category: Business)
- Deficit Woes (Category: Business)
• Factors underlining the main crisis is not only economic but are also consequences of evolving geopolitics
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the long-standing friendship between Sri Lanka and the Philippines would be promoted by developing Asian regional cooperation.
- 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)
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- Schedule announced for Lanka Premier League 2023 (Category: Sports)
- China’s US$74 rice grant to reach Sri Lanka by end June (Category: Breaking News)
- New Cabinet of Ministers takes oath before Sri Lanka’s President Ranil Wickremesinghe (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka announces up to 3 hour power cuts from June 22-23 (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post How We Came To This Pass – The Aragalaya Challenge appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- How We Came To This Pass – On The “Non-Rule Of Law System” (Category: Breaking News)
- How We Came To This Pass: A Quest For Scapegoats (Category: Breaking News)
- How We Came To This Pass – Waiting On IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- Anniversary Angst (Category: Breaking News)
The Colombo District Court today (September 29) ordered the Government of Sri Lanka to pay a compensation of 30 million rupees to a disabled child, ruling that the disability was a result of the negligence of the doctors and the staff members of the Gampaha District Hospital.The post Court orders Sri Lanka Government to pay Rs.30 million as compensation to disabled child appeared first on Sri Lank...
- Govt ordered to pay Rs 30 Mn to child disabled due to medical negligence (Category: Breaking News)
- Easter Sunday Attacks: Supreme Court orders Maithripala Sirisena to pay Rs.100 Million as compen... (Category: Breaking News)
- Easter Sunday Attacks: Maithripala Sirisena pays Rs. 15 million compensation, seeking further ti... (Category: Breaking News)
- Supreme Court orders Maithripala Sirisena and 3 others to declare their assets (Category: Breaking News)
Amidst major economic stress, Sri Lanka is undertaking an unprecedented fiscal effort as part of the government’s commitment to restoring the country’s debt sustainability, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe said.The post Sri Lanka President calls on creditors, stakeholders to support Sri Lanka’s debt sustainability appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLA...
- President addresses ADB Governors meeting, seeks creditor support to restore debt sustainability (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan, India and France launch creditors meeting on Sri Lanka debt (Category: Breaking News)
- Fitch Ratings calls for political stability in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- President Wickremesinghe calls on creditors, stakeholders to support Sri Lanka’s debt sustain... (Category: Breaking News)
From a strategic standpoint, keeping the past and also most recent lessons learnt in mind, with the new found leadership of the present government, Sri Lanka should call for a national determination where all sectors of Sri Lankan society including civil organisations, security institutions, political entities, and business associations come together to discuss fundamental issues such as national ...
- National Security demands greater attention unlike ever in history – Defence Secretary (Category: Breaking News)
- China donates Rs. 5 million to the National Cadet Corps (Category: Breaking News)
- General Kamal Gunaratne re-appointed as Defence Secretary (Category: Breaking News)
- Australian High Commissioner discusses strengthening border security with Sri Lankan Defence Sec... (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s Government appears increasingly upbeat about its chances of receiving International Monetary Fund board approval for a $2.9 billion bailout by December, but the multilateral lender has cautioned that the time frame remains uncertain, and much depends on discussions with the heavily indebted country’s creditors. Peter Breuer, senior mission chief for Sri Lanka, and […]
- IMF reiterates prior actions Sri Lanka must take to approve funds (Category: Breaking News)
- The IMF standoff and the China factor (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s debt repayments to be suspended until 2028 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to present debt restructuring, IMF bailout plans to creditors (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka today appealed to the creditors and stakeholders to help put the country back on the path of inclusive and sustainable economic growth. Addressing the 55th Annual Meeting of the ADB Board of Governors in the Philippines, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that amidst major economic stress, Sri Lanka is undertaking an unprecedented fiscal effort […]
- Ranil proposes establishing international climate change university in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB holds talks with Ranil to offer financial support (Category: Breaking News)
- President to visit India for key talks with Modi (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President calls on creditors, stakeholders to support Sri Lanka’s debt sustainability (Category: Breaking News)
The Philippines and Sri Lanka are to further strengthen bilateral relations between both countries. President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the long-standing friendship between Sri Lanka and the Philippines would be promoted by developing Asian regional cooperation. The President said this during his meeting with the President of the Philippines, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in Manila […]
- Ranil to have key discussions with Japanese PM (Category: Breaking News)
- Philippines ready to evacuate its nationals employed in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- President to visit India for key talks with Modi (Category: Breaking News)
- Interim-budget which meets IMF expectations presented to Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
Wickremesinghe says Sri Lanka is taking some painful reforms to come out of economic crisis
- Economic levers alone not sufficient to stimulate global economic recovery – President (Category: Breaking News)
- Non-aligned nations, once perceived as weak states, have evolved beyond that characterization -P... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka appeals to creditors for help (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank’s Check List for 2012 and beyond (Category: Business)
Colombo Mayor Rosy Senanayake has objected to the name “Hellfire” being used for a music festival to be held near the Lotus Tower. The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has given approval for the concert to be held tomorrow (Friday) but has instructed the organisers not to display the name “Hellfire”. The organiser of the concert, […]
- Hellfire thanks Diana Gamaga for support (Category: Breaking News)
- Shehan Karunatilaka’s book shortlisted for Booker Prize (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB, NPP decide to boycott Parliament and walk out (Category: Breaking News)
- Global music star Sia gives Sri Lankan YouTuber thumbs-up (Category: Breaking News)
It has been decided to appoint two sub-committees related to national policies and economic stabilization in the inaugural meeting of the National Council , held with the participation of the ruling party and the opposition parliamentarians.
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A Gazette Extraordinary has been published specifying the regulations pertaining to the Colombo Port City Economic Commission.
Prices of vehicles are dropping rapidly in the country due to the sharp downfall in demand for vehicles, the Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) says.
Sri Lanka’s government appears increasingly upbeat about its chances of receiving International Monetary Fund (IMF) board approval for a USD 2.9 billion bailout by December, but the multilateral lender has cautioned that the time frame remains uncertain, and much depends on discussions with the heavily indebted country’s creditors.The post IMF says timeline remains uncertain as Sri Lanka eyes Dece...
- Sri Lanka’s talks with creditors ongoing, unaware of specific deals – IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka confident of meeting conditions for IMF funding soon – report (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan, India and France launch creditors meeting on Sri Lanka debt (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF remains hopeful of Sri Lanka securing all financing assurances soon to unlock funding (Category: Breaking News)
India and Sri Lanka are to increase cooperation in education and skills training, the High Commission of India in Colombo said. The High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Gopal Baglay, noted India’s endeavour to help Sri Lanka in the education sector, including in higher education through partnership between higher education institutes in India and […]
- India says will stand by Sri Lanka especially in times of need (Category: Breaking News)
- President to attend funeral of Queen Elizabeth II (Category: Breaking News)
- President invites diaspora to invest in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Government accused of suppressing voices of MPs (Category: Breaking News)
The newly appointed National Council held its inaugural meeting at the Parliament complex today. The meeting was held under the Chairmanship of Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena. Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, Leader of the House Minister Susil Premajayantha, Chief Government Whip Minister Prasanna Ranatunga, Chief Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella, Minister Tiran Alas, Members of Parliament As...
- LGBTQI community in Sri Lanka continue to face harassment (Category: Breaking News)
- The future of shopping in Kandy: Softlogic launches ODEL Mall (Category: Breaking News)
- India hands over Dornier 228 aircraft to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Having fun at the APAC Mid-Term Meeting of Ladies Circle International (LCI) (Category: Breaking News)
Deposed President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had talks with Indian politician Subramanian Swamy. Swamy, who is in Sri Lanka, had met Rajapaksa together with members of his delegation. Subramanian Swamy also met former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and attended an event hosted by the former Prime Minister. The Indian politician, a member of the ruling BJP party, […]
- India not sending troops to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka should call for a national determination to discuss fundamental issues – Defence Secre... (Category: Breaking News)
- Government gives GR house at Malalasekara Mawatha (Category: Breaking News)
- India and Sri Lanka discuss resumption of ECTA talks (Category: Breaking News)
The Colombo District Court has ordered the government to pay a compensation of LKR 30 million to a disabled child, ruling that the disability was a result of the negligence of the doctors and the staff members of the Gampaha District Hospital.
Two out of three Octane 92 petrol dispensers have been sealed off at a filling station in Colombo 07, owned by the Ceylon petroleum Corporation (CPC) due to short delivery.
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