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In a thrilling T20 World Cup fixture, Bangladesh clinched a two-wicket victory over former champions Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka has seen a notable increase in remittances from expatriate workers in recent months, with May 2024 bringing in USD 544.4 million.The post Expatriate remittances to Sri Lanka surge by 11.8% in first five months of 2024 appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Expat SL workers send more money (Category: Breaking News)
- Remittances from expat workers increase (Category: Breaking News)
- Expatriate Workers’ remittances in January stood at USD 437 Million – Manusha (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka considers incentives for expatriate workers not using undiyal or hawala (Category: Breaking News)
Dr. Harsha De Silva, Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance, revealed in the Parliament of Sri Lanka on Friday (June 7) that he is facing undue threats related to a million-dollar visa issuing process.The post Harsha De Silva faces threats over Visa issuing investigation appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Producers and consumers affected by increase in taxes – Harsha (Category: Breaking News)
- Public Finance Committee Chief Harsha De Silva demands President publicize IMF conditions (Category: Breaking News)
- Harsha rubbishes President’s claim LG polls cannot be held (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka`s main opposition calls for a change in government debt management (Category: Breaking News)
Adani’s wind power project is expected to benefit Sri Lanka with the lowest electricity tariff of 24.78 LKR per unit. The tariff will be the lowest in Sri Lanka, cheaper than the CEB’s 100 MW Wind power plant at Thambapavani and significantly lower than oil-based power at 80 LKR per unit. By replacing higher-cost, import-dependent […]
- Adani issued provisional approval for two wind power projects (Category: Breaking News)
- BoI issues letter approving Adani’s renewable energy project (Category: Breaking News)
- Apparel industry at risk following electricity tariff hike (Category: Breaking News)
- Making sense and nonsense out of Adani row (Category: Breaking News)
Bangladesh got off to a winning start in the ongoing T20 World Cup beating Sri Lanka by two wickets in their Group D encounter at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas today. After Rishad Hossain and Mustafizur Rahman claimed three wickets each to restrict Sri Lanka to 124 for nine, Hridoy smashed a 20-ball 40 […]
- Sri Lanka to expedite talks on proposed trade agreement with Bangladesh (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh include Mosaddek Hossain in their squad for first Test against Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh gives Sri Lanka 6 more months to repay $200m loan (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh says Sri Lanka paid back another $100m (Category: Breaking News)
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts has concluded a seven-day safety review of Sri Lanka’s site selection process for its first nuclear power plant. The South Asian nation is aiming to adopt nuclear energy to enhance low carbon power production, address climate change, and bolster energy security. The Site and External Events […]
- IAEA studying plans to build nuclear power plant in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Policy decision taken to switch to nuclear energy (Category: Breaking News)
- Sinopec Unveiled its First Renovated Filling Station with a New Image & New Facilities (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka approves nuclear power plant construction with Russia as top contender (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday (06) asserted that Sri Lanka could soon reach agreements with external commercial creditors consistent with programme parameters. “So overall we assess that there has been sufficiently strong progress on the debt restructuring front,” Julie Kozack, Director of the IMF Communications Department, told the media. On March 21st, the […...
- Swift completion of final agreements with official creditors critical for Sri Lanka  IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to brief creditors on IMF deal for economic recovery (Category: Breaking News)
- Strong expectation that Sri Lanka will reach agreements with external creditors soon - IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. ponders domestic debt optimisation operation (Category: Breaking News)
Over a dozen SJB MPs, Maithripala skip vote By Shamindra Ferdinando In spite of differences between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) over the latter’s call for early General Election, a consensus seems to be emerging on the overall political strategy with the ruling party voting for the Sri Lanka Electricity […]
- Sri Lanka Electricity Bill requires special majority for passage (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Supreme Court determines major provisions of SJB’s draft 21A needs referendum (Category: Breaking News)
- Opp. fears govt. discarding SC recommendations on ‘Anti-Terrorism’ Bill (Category: Breaking News)
- Bureau of Rehabilitation Bill inconsistent with Constitution (Category: Breaking News)
… condemns govt. move, finds fault with Office of AG for failing to ensure justice for Easter Sunday victims The Catholic Bishops’ Conference has categorically denied reports in section of the media that the Catholic Church backed the granting of an extension in service to Attorney General Sanjay Rajaratnam, PC. President of the Catholic Bishops’ […]
- ‘Easter Sunday carnage grand conspiracy’: SC assured ex-AG won’t be arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- Easter Attacks- Catholic Church refuses to accept Sirisena s apology (Category: Breaking News)
- Cardinal reiterates demand for truth and justice (Category: Breaking News)
- Easter Sunday attacks: Church receives entire PCoI report, vows to continue struggle for justice (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has confirmed his participation in the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the Council of Ministers following the General Elections 2024 scheduled on 09 June 2024. On the occasion, leaders from India’s neighbourhood and Indian Ocean region have been cordially invited as distinguished guests. President of Sri Lanka, Ranil […]
- Ranil to visit India next month for talks with Modi (Category: Breaking News)
- President to visit India for key talks with Modi (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil telephones Modi and discusses India-Sri Lanka relations (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi in constant touch with Sri Lankan President and PM (Category: Breaking News)
Alhambra Hotels commemorated five decades of unwavering dedication to hospitality excellence with a full-on gala on April 30th with Chief Guest President Ranil Wickramasinghe and First Lady Prof. Maithree Wickramasinghe, together with Minister of Tourism and Lands and Sports Harin Fernando, Chief of Staff Sagala Ratnayake, US Ambassador Julie Chung and Wyndham Hotels & […]
- Movenpick Colombo rebranded as NH Collection Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Alhambra Hotels celebrates 50 years in Hospitality Excellence (Category: Breaking News)
- Bridging Excellence: a Union of Innovation and Expertise in the Transformer Industry (Category: Breaking News)
- Two SLPP and SLFP members join SJB (Category: Breaking News)
Businessman Elon Musk thanked President Ranil Wickremesinghe for the greenlight obtained to launch Starlink satellite internet services in Sri Lanka. President Ranil Wickremesinghe posted a message on X saying the Telecommunications Regulators Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has given the green light for Starlink to launch satellite internet services in Sri Lanka, pending a two-week […]
- Elon Musk to visit Sri Lanka this year to launch Starlink (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil and Elon Musk discuss launching Starlink in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Elon Musk no longer world’s richest man (Category: Breaking News)
- Harsha says Elon Musk gave Twitter freedom of expression (Category: Breaking News)
The inflow of workers remittances to Sri Lanka has exhibited an improvement in recent months with the country recording an inflow of USD 544.4 million for May 2024.
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- NPP & National Question (Category: Breaking News)
- Homework For NPP (Category: Breaking News)
- Monk’s Imprisonment: Aragalaya Victory No. 2 (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF’s Prescription: Panacea Or Palliative? (Category: Breaking News)
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) filed legal action in the Supreme Court challenging the Public Financial Management Bill, highlighting concerns related to public procurement. The petition (SC SD 77/2024) points out that Clause 32 of the Bill seriously weakens the controls on public procurement, thereby enhancing the corruption risk and weakening the level playing field. […]
- Sri Lanka Electricity Bill passed with amendments (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposed Electricity sector reforms published Gazette (Category: Breaking News)
- TISL seeks cross-party support for Anti-Corruption law (Category: Breaking News)
- Public Finance Committee requested to probe coal procurement (Category: Breaking News)
The family said that the Supreme Court ruling that former President Maithripala Sirisena’s pardon of Yvonne’s murderer is arbitrary and not valid in law brought them a profound sense of relief and justice. “The tragic and brutal loss of Yvonne has left an unfillable void in our hearts, causing us immense and ongoing pain. The […]
- Maithripala’s pardoning of Royal Park murder convict quashed (Category: Breaking News)
- Bribe offered to free Royal Park murder convict (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala demands Rs 1 bn compensation from Amaraweera (Category: Breaking News)
- FR challenging pardoning of murder convict gets go ahead (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says macroeconomic policy reforms are starting to bear fruit in Sri Lanka. Julie Kozack, Director of the IMF Communications Department said that commendable outcomes include rapid disinflation, robust reserve accumulation, and initial signs of economic growth, while preserving stability of the financial system. “Program performance is strong with most qu...
- IMF says Sri Lanka yet to finalize deal with bondholders and creditors (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF wants Sri Lanka to implement deals with official creditors (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF hopeful of deal between Sri Lanka and commercial creditors (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF praises Sri Lanka’s economic progress amid challenges (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post “Minimum Estate Labour Wages” & Other Related Matters appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Responsible Investment Of Borrowed Money; Could This Be A Way Forward? (Category: Breaking News)
- The Franchise – Intentions, Operation & Results (Category: Breaking News)
- The Franchise – Intentions, Operation & Results (Category: Breaking News)
- The Franchise – Intentions, Operation & Results (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The World Thankfully Rising To End US-Israeli Political Exceptionalism appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- From ‘Never Again’ To ‘Here Again’ – World’s Shameful Indifference To Israeli Impunity! (Category: Breaking News)
- When The West’s Mask Slipped – Exposing Its Hypocrisy Beyond Gaza! (Category: Breaking News)
- ICJ Ruling On Israeli Genocide In Gaza; Stopped Short Of Ordering A Ceasefire (Category: Breaking News)
- Merely Focussing On Hamas Attacks – Missing The Wood For The Trees! (Category: Breaking News)
Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs, Rohana Dissanayake, during a press conference held today (07) at the Presidential Media Centre, themed ‘Collective path to a stable country’ announced that the artificial hockey rinks in Matale and Reid Avenue, Colombo which are undergoing modernization will be ready before July 15. Elaborating further, State Minister […]
- Cricket-Sri Lanka minister appoints new interim board (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka minister appoints new interim board (Category: Breaking News)
- National Sports Council gets new members (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to formulate National Sports Policy (Category: Breaking News)
It’s been a rough start for cricket in New York with more focus on the pitches than the cricket that has been played on them. No team has gone past 100 at this venue in four innings, with uneven bounce and prodigious movement up front bringing about plenty of criticism. The fast bowlers have so […]
- Kirton, Gordon and Heyliger sparkle in landmark Canada win (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2012 schedule announced (Category: Business)
- Bangladesh set to tour USA for three T20Is ahead of World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Karunaratne ton, Hasaranga five-for knock Ireland out (Category: Breaking News)
For the first time, the Saudi Government has offered Muslim members of Sri Lanka's Tri Forces a sponsored chance to perform the annual Haj pilgrimage this year (2024).The post Saudi Arabia offers Haj pilgrimage to Sri Lankan Muslim Tri Forces personnel for first time appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Haj pilgrims swindled to the tune of Rs. 150 million! Haj Committee member assaulted in Mecca (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sent more Haj pilgrims at low cost (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan minister seeks enhanced pilgrims quota (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan minister seeks enhanced pilgrims quota (Category: Breaking News)
As the crescent moon for the month of Dhul Hijjah (Hajj) has been sighted, Muslims in Sri Lanka will celebrate the Hajj festival (Eid-Ul- Adha) on 17 June 2024, the Colombo Grand Mosque announced today.
- Request to be made for Hajj Pilgrims allocation (Category: Breaking News)
- President is upbeat that Hajj is commemorated in a peaceful atmosphere (Category: Breaking News)
- Muslims commemorate Hajj (Category: Breaking News)
- Nov 7 declared public holiday for Hajj festival (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka s official reserve assets has recorded a marginal drop by 0.9% to USD 5.42 billion in May 2024 compared to USD 5.47 billion in April 2024, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
The Parliament of Sri Lanka has passed the Public Debt Management Bill today (June 07), State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said.
The Locomotive Operating Engineers Union of Sri Lanka Railways says that the strike action launched from midnight yesterday (06) will continue further.
U.S. Sports Envoys to Sri Lanka and former National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) players Stephen Howard and Astou Ndiaye, will be in Sri Lanka from June 8 through 14, the US Embassy in Sri Lanka said. The Public Diplomacy section of the U.S. Embassy will launch the weeklong basketball program […]
- Rights groups urge strong UN resolution on Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- United States to continue to invest in the people of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- India offers scholarships for Sri Lankans in Yoga and other subjects (Category: Breaking News)
- Demand for private tuition and English education in Sri Lanka increases (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe disclosed the government s domestic and external debt figures in the Parliament today (07).
Minister of Sports Harin Fernando announced that a complaint has been lodged with the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding the lengthy travel times and hardships the Sri Lankan team faced during the Group Stage matches of the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has ruled that the proposed bill titled “Gender Equality” is inconsistent with Article 12 of the Constitution.The post Supreme Court rules Sri Lanka’s “Gender Equality” bill inconsistent with constitution appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka Supreme Court determines major provisions of SJB’s draft 21A needs referendum (Category: Breaking News)
- Supreme Court determines certain provisions of draft 22A inconsistent with Constitution (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Electricity Bill requires special majority for passage (Category: Breaking News)
- Bureau of Rehabilitation Bill inconsistent with Constitution – Speaker informs Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
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