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The bodies of two people have been recovered from a red pickup truck, which was under water where the Baltimore bridge collapsed. Eight construction workers were on the bridge when a ship struck it, plunging them into the waters below. Two of the workers were rescued on the day, but the search continues for the […]
- Lost power, a mayday call and the crash that brought down a Baltimore bridge (Category: Breaking News)
- 60 migrants die in dinghy in Mediterranean, survivors say (Category: Breaking News)
- Millions of Americans caught up in Chinese hacking plot (Category: Breaking News)
- South Africa investigators raid home of speaker of parliament (Category: Breaking News)
At least five Sri Lankans have reportedly been killed so far while fighting in the Ukraine-Russia war, according to Al Jazeera. In the latest incident, Nipuna Silva, a Sri Lankan soldier who quit his army position to fight for Russia in Ukraine due to better pay, is believed to have been killed on the front line.The post Sri Lankan soldier Nipuna Silva among latest victims in Ukraine-Russia confli...
- Putin signs ‘independence’ decrees for Zaporizhia, Kherson (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka seeks details on medical students ‘rescued from Russian captivity’ in Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka urged to do more for citizens freed after Russian ‘torture’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Lankans describe abuse as Russian captives in Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level agreement for the release of $1.1bn from a $3bn bailout package the indebted country needed to avert a sovereign default. “The IMF team has reached a staff-level agreement with the Pakistani authorities on the second and final review of Pakistan’s stabilisation programme,” the IMF […]
- Spending Break (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka’s JVP gen secy makes dubious claim on IMF deal, says loan “pittance” (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF gets blamed for the mess created by politicians - Nepali economist (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF hopes for resolution of Sri Lanka crisis to resume bailout talks (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando By the time President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had arrived in Singapore in the second week of July 2022, a few days after fleeing Sri Lanka, he firmly believed that then Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was the only person capable of restoring the rule of law in the country. In the chapter titled ‘The […]
- US hand in GR’s ouster: Speaker finally confirms allegations (Category: Breaking News)
- Declining power and challenges before SLPP (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposed all-party govt: Prez wins support from unexpected quarters (Category: Breaking News)
- Whose Saviour Is Ranil? And Who Is Being Clever – Ranil Or Gota? (Category: Breaking News)
While presiding over a meeting of National People’s Congress Standing Committee on March 8, Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed on enhancing capacity for national security to safeguard sovereign interests, hinting categorically about his unhappiness over the country’s preparedness to fight internal and external threats in the face of intensifying geopolitical competition. At the 170-member Natio...
- J&K’s Fake combat capability charge points to deeper malady in the Chinese army (Category: Breaking News)
- J&K’s Fake combat capability charge points to deeper malady in the Chinese army (Category: Breaking News)
- Purges Don’t Move Policy in China (Category: Breaking News)
- In bid to counter China, US ramps up effort to boost military ties in Asia (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Climate Justice: Time For The Global South To Unite appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Interplay Of Climate Change & Water Shortages In Sri Lanka’s Ecosystems (Category: Breaking News)
- Impact Of Climate Change In Sri Lanka: National Security Challenges & Way Forward (Category: Breaking News)
- Forget The politicians & Their Bureaucrats, This Is Why We The Public, Need To Understand Climat... (Category: Breaking News)
- War, Peace & Lies (Category: Breaking News)
Peter Breuer, Chief of IMF Mission to Sri Lanka has claimed that the Sri Lankan economy is showing signs of progress. The monetary and fiscal measures like tax increases and particularly the debt moratorium may have resulted in giving some breathing space for the country to recover from the period of extreme hardship caused by […]
- Crashing economies and the South’s narrowing foreign policy options (Category: Breaking News)
- Need for new economic policy for poor countries (Category: Breaking News)
- Dr. Nicholas advises Lanka against swallowing IMF dope (Category: Breaking News)
- Pitfalls of export-led growth (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post IMF, Sri Lanka’s Resource Curse & Privatization Of The Central Bank appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- A Staged Default & Sovereign Bond Debt Trap? IMF’s Spring Meetings Amid Hybrid Cold War (Category: Breaking News)
- Of Elections, Bond Scams & Money Politics: The Anatomy Of Default @75 (Category: Breaking News)
- Alternatives To The IMF & The Future Of The Welfare State: Beyond The Blame Game Between Superpo... (Category: Breaking News)
- The Paris Club, Dollar Debt Colonialism & Asia’s New “Donors”: Reforming The International Aid A... (Category: Breaking News)
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- Cockiness; What Price? (Category: Breaking News)
- Ballad Of A Sad Trumpet (Category: Breaking News)
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- A Painted Ship In A Painted Ocean (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, asserted that the nation’s economy is experiencing robust growth due to the government’s initiatives.The post Sri Lanka’s President says Government initiatives drive robust economic growth appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka President Ranil delivers Government’s policy statement in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka expects 1.8% Economic growth in 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Government’s objective is to develop Sri Lanka as a thriving nation by 2048 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to restart IMF bailout talks, president calls for unity Government (Category: Breaking News)
Children are dying of starvation in northern Gaza, the World Health Organization (WHO) chief says. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the agency’s visits over the weekend to the Al-Awda and Kamal Adwan hospitals were the first since early October. In a post on social media, he spoke of “grim findings”. A lack of food resulted in […]
- EU says starvation in Gaza being used as a weapon (Category: Breaking News)
- Hezbollah steps back from all-out war on Israel over Gaza – for now (Category: Breaking News)
- UN agencies call for Gaza ceasefire as aid arrives (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel says it has arrested hundreds of Hamas and Islamic Jihad members (Category: Breaking News)
Fuel prices in Sri Lanka have been revised with effect from March 05, 2024.The post Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from March 05, 2024 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Fuel prices reduced in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from July 31, 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka increases fuel prices from August 31, 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Fuel prices reduced in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
India has taken note of an increase in investments in Sri Lanka as well as other countries in the region. India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in a veiled dig at Maldives President Mohamad Muizzu for his comment earlier this year, said that big bullies do not offer $4.5 billion aid or vaccine or food […]
- Tamil Nadu CM wants fishermen detained in Sri Lanka freed (Category: Breaking News)
- India says it has supported the entirety of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Ballot boxes for Maldives’ polls to be placed in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Major drug haul bound for Sri Lanka seized in Tamil Nadu (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinians Under Zionist Occupation – Part III appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinian... (Category: Breaking News)
- Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinian... (Category: Breaking News)
- MP Gary Anandasangaree’s Hypocrisy & Political Cowardice On Israel-Palestine (Category: Breaking News)
- Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinian... (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is deeply troubled about the death of over hundred people who were waiting to receive aid in Gaza and joins the call for investigation into the incident. The latest incident underscores the immediate need to end the blockade imposed on Gaza, depriving its civilian population, including women and children, of access to basic […]
- Security tightened around girls schools as Big Match fever grips Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Major drug haul bound for Sri Lanka seized in Tamil Nadu (Category: Breaking News)
- Papua New Guinea claim goalless draw against Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Former Indian envoy to Sri Lanka enters politics (Category: Breaking News)
Under the leadership of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, bilateral summits and discussions at political and official levels have increased, further strengthening the bond between the two nations. On Sept 6 in 2022, Indian PM Narendra Modi and Sheikh Hasina signed several significant agreements further strengthening the bilateral relationship between […]
- India, Bangladesh inaugurate cross-border energy pipeline (Category: Breaking News)
- Nepal inks long-term power deal with India, to sell 10,000 MW electricity over 10 years (Category: Breaking News)
- India -Sri Lanka Joint Declaration on President Rajapaksa Visit to New Delhi (Category: Breaking News)
- India, Lanka sign deals worth $ 700 m (Category: Business)
Across South Asia, an ominous great game is unfolding. China is battling for regional influence, with smaller buffer states caught in the middle as pawns. Far from peaceful rise, China’s tactics reveal a belligerent dragon pulling neighbors ever tighter into its orbit through debt-trap diplomacy, data colonialism and brazen political interference – a 21st century […]
- Undermining Stability: Chinese Interference in South Asia (Category: Breaking News)
- Forbes: Lanka, Pakistan and Maldives among biggest debt burdens to China (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka turmoil highlights risk for Chinese firms investing overseas (Category: Breaking News)
- China could have most to lose as crises end globalisation era (Category: Breaking News)
As Pakistan grapples with the aftermath of controversial elections, political chaos is threatening to cloud its $3bn deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which analysts say is key to the country’s economic stability. On Thursday, the global lender said Pakistan’s interim government had “maintained” economic stability. The IMF’s communications chief, Julie Kozack, said the […]
- Pakistan, IMF reach staff-level deal to release $1.1bn from bailout package (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan accepts one more IMF condition, agrees to increase interest rate by 200 basis points (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF seeks more Pak assurances before releasing bailout package (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan’s Persistent Economic Predicament (Category: Breaking News)
Across South Asia, an ominous great game is unfolding. China is battling for regional influence, with smaller buffer states caught in the middle as pawns. Far from peaceful rise, China’s tactics reveal a belligerent dragon pulling neighbors ever tighter into its orbit through debt-trap diplomacy, data colonialism and brazen political interference – a 21st century […]
- DESTABILIZING DYNAMICS: Unraveling Chinese Interference in South Asia’s Geopolitical Landscape (Category: Breaking News)
- Forbes: Lanka, Pakistan and Maldives among biggest debt burdens to China (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka turmoil highlights risk for Chinese firms investing overseas (Category: Breaking News)
- China holds key to Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring to ease economic crisis (Category: Breaking News)
Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Elizabeth Allen on Monday (19) declared US support for journalists here against the backdrop of enactment of ‘Online Safety Bill’ She spokes about press freedom and related issues at the Sri Lanka Press Institute Press Club. A statement issued by the US Embassy quoted Allen as having said […]
- Media is still suppressed (Category: Business)
- LLRC Report recommended access to Information Law (Category: Business)
- China trying to influence SL media (Category: Breaking News)
- Threats make journalists practise self-censorship: Himal Magazine Editor (Category: Breaking News)
Depts. of Catering and Housekeeping and Admin. account for more than 50% of total employees By Shamindra Ferdinando Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary General of the Parliament G.K.A. Chaminda Kumara Kularatne said that the Parliament was not aware of the basis Chief Government Whip Prasanna Ranatunga, MP, declared that a day’s proceedings cost Rs […]
- New Chief of Staff appointed to Sri Lanka Navy (Category: Breaking News)
- Chaminda Kularatne new Deputy Secy Gen. of Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliamentary sittings cost Rs.10 mn a day, says Chief Govt. Whip (Category: Breaking News)
- Show cause letters served on two male workers of Parliament for allegedly seeking sexual bribes (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe assured a solution to the issues faced by the Tamils in the North and East. He said the Government is diligently addressing challenges one by one and currently, discussions are underway to find solutions for the issues facing the people of the North East. “Simultaneously, we must prepare to advance the nation’s […]
- UN FAO to support Sri Lanka during these critical times (Category: Breaking News)
- Students attend Sri Lanka’s Cabinet meeting for the first time (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi committed to support Indian origin Tamils in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- President to take steps to prevent anarchy (Category: Breaking News)
The United States says a free press is not an adversary to Sri Lanka but is one of its greatest allies, paving the way for a resilient and flourishing society. Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy, Elizabeth Allen, said that when Sri Lanka’s Parliament passed the Online Safety Bill in January, the United States […]
- Top US official in Sri Lanka to discuss safeguarding information space (Category: Breaking News)
- Welgama wants to be Sri Lanka’s next President (Category: Breaking News)
- Protest staged in parts of Sri Lanka on Independence Day (Category: Breaking News)
- US notes critical role played by content creators in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Donald Lu, hailed Sri Lanka as an example of the success of the administration’s Indo-Pacific strategy in collaboration with partners such as India. However, he also warned both Delhi and Dhaka that the security situation born out of the Rohingya refugee crisis and the general […]
- India bolsters military and economic ties with the US and Europe amidst China’s aggression in In... (Category: Breaking News)
- Committed to India, can create favourable balance of power in Indo-Pacific, says US (Category: Breaking News)
- US fears China may use loans to Sri Lanka for coercive leverage (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi committed to support Indian origin Tamils in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is back in the geopolitical spotlight ahead of elections slated for later this year, and former President Maithripala Sirisena says Washington should be paying attention. Outside powers — specifically China — are exerting influence amid what Mr. Sirisena says is a moment of “great instability” for his country, a teardrop-shaped island just off […]
- Independent group yet to inform President on nominees for PM (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala says animals “playing games” and multiplying fast (Category: Breaking News)
- SLFP will not vote but will support elected President (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala Sirisena exposes Nimal Siripala (Category: Breaking News)
Saturday 17th February, 2024 Trade unions are on the warpath, demanding pay hikes, and the ordinary people are struggling to keep their heads above water mostly due to unconscionably high tax and tariff hikes. The government insists that such painful measures are necessary to help the country come out of the present economic crisis. But […]
- Corporate sector offers policymakers a blueprint for CPC reform (Category: Breaking News)
- Corruption probe: Top CPC official flees abroad (Category: Breaking News)
- Fuel quota system: Tread cautiously (Category: Breaking News)
- State sector appointments and other issues (Category: Breaking News)
of Sri Lanka s fuel crisis.
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By Zinara Rathnayake Jezima Mohammed has run a small workshop and boutique, Jez Look Batiks, from her home in Matara, Sri Lanka, for nearly seven decades. Now in her 80s, she still works every day. When visitors stop by, the batik artist proudly shows off framed letters from Buckingham Palace and a photo of Queen Elizabeth II […]
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