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Sri Lanka reiterated its opposition to the UN evidence-gathering mechanism established by HRC resolution 46/1 and extended by resolution 51/1. The Sri Lanka delegation in Geneva told the UN Human Rights Council at the ongoing 56th Session that the evidence-gathering mechanism is unhelpful and only serves to divide and further polarize communities in Sri Lanka, with […]
- UN Human Rights Committee to review Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Impunity in Sri Lanka to be raised at UN Human Rights Council (Category: Breaking News)
- UN experts call on Sri Lanka to suspend ‘Yukthiya’ anti-drug operation (Category: Breaking News)
- UN raises concerns over two Bills in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Opposition MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has raised concerns regarding the proposed imputed rent tax under Sri Lanka’s agreement withContinue ReadingThe post Imputed Rent Tax : Harsha raises concerns appeared first on Newswire.
- Harsha says Govt. in the red – no way out (Category: Breaking News)
- Dont borrow, use KPs money - UNP (Category: Breaking News)
- Rs. 100 bn cannot be raised with PAYE hike – Harsha (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB will not agree to homeowners tax proposed by IMF (Category: Breaking News)
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kamorta arrived at the port of Trincomalee on a formal visit this morning (20th June 2024). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions. The INS Kamorta, measuring 109.2 meters in length and crewed by 390 personnel, is under the command of Captain […]
- INS Sukanya arrives in Colombo on official visit (Category: Breaking News)
- INS Kabra departs island (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian Naval Ship Nireekshak docks at Trincomalee Harbour (Category: Breaking News)
- INS ‘Delhi’ arrives in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
China says it is ready ready to continue to work with relevant countries and international financial institutions to support Sri Lanka’s debt sustainability. Speaking to reporters at the weekly media briefing, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said that China has been providing assistance to Sri Lanka’s socioeconomic development to the best of its capability. “We stand ready […]
- Sri Lanka to continue to stand by ‘one China policy’ (Category: Breaking News)
- France in talks with creditors on Sri Lanka issue (Category: Breaking News)
- China pledges continued support for Sri Lanka’s debt sustainability (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka decides to continue to actively participate in China’s BRI (Category: Breaking News)
Arrangements have been made for the Colombo International Film Festival to be held from 08-14 July this year, under theContinue ReadingThe post 2024 Colombo International Film Festival in July appeared first on Newswire.
- Sanjeewa wins Best Director (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to host IIFA Awards in July (Category: Breaking News)
- 3D cane toads carry BIFF (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- Russian House in Colombo hosts int l documentary film festival RT.Doc- Time of Heroes (Category: Breaking News)
Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (June 20), for an official visit.The post Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- India’s Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka this week (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka this week (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- INDIAN FOREIGN MINISTER TO VISIT SRI LANKA TOMORROW (Category: Breaking News)
Effective from June 1, 2024, the former Mövenpick Hotel Colombo has been rebranded as NH Collection Colombo. This rebranding resultsContinue ReadingThe post Mövenpick Hotel Colombo Rebrands as “NH Collection Colombo” Following Softlogic City Hotels’ Partnership with Minor Hotels Group appeared first on Newswire.
- Movenpick Colombo rebranded as NH Collection Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- US Marshals arrest SC man in connection with NH rape (Category: USA, South Carolina)
- NH Primary Source: Former Sen. Harry Reid still not wild about NH holding first primary in nation (Category: USA, New Hampshire)
- NH Primary Source: Former Sen. Harry Reid still not wild about NH holding first primary in nation (Category: USA, New Hampshire)
Sri Lanka’s Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has taken a unique approach to the Poson Poya festival, offering a two-dayContinue ReadingThe post DMT holds vehicle tuning dansala for Poson Poya appeared first on Newswire.
- Six youths arrested over alcohol Dansala video on TikTok (Category: Breaking News)
- Janashakthi extends support to devotees at Apura for third consecutive year (Category: Breaking News)
- Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims flock to Anuradhapura for Poson (Category: Breaking News)
- Poson Poya Day Message. (Category: Breaking News)
China is ready to continue providing assistance to Sri Lanka’s socio-economic development, supporting the country’s debt sustainability, the Chinese ForeignContinue ReadingThe post China pledges continued support for Sri Lanka’s debt sustainability appeared first on Newswire.
- China already offers Sri Lanka debt extension: Chinese Foreign Ministry (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring: China expected to inform its support to IMF today (Category: Breaking News)
- China leaves crisis-ridden Sri Lanka in the lurch to fend for itself (Category: Breaking News)
- SRI LANKA RECEIVES IMF EXECUTIVE BOARD APPROVAL FOR THE EXTENDED FUND FACILITY (EFF) ARRANGEMENT (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe reiterating his commitment to ensure that no child in the country will suffer, pledged that a better country will be created for the children of Sri Lanka within the next 5-10 years. President Wickremesinghe made these remarks while addressing the ceremony held to award Presidential scholarships held at Temple Trees on Wednesday […]
- Government’s Economic Program is the only path to national progress – President (Category: Breaking News)
- Government striving to Create South Asia’s premier education system in Sri Lanka – President (Category: Breaking News)
- A new institutional framework to enhance Sri Lanka’s industrial sector (Category: Breaking News)
- Ratnayake Central shine at Wattegama Zone Colours Awards (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday (19) announced the establishment of a new development bank to provide financial support to industrialists in Sri Lanka. This initiative will offer industrialists the opportunity to obtain loans at low interest rates, the President declared. The President also revealed plans to set up an Economic Commission to oversee these activities. A […]
- ADB grants Rs. 8 billion for farming families in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez proposes establishment of Climate Change Uni in SL (Category: Breaking News)
- Discussion with World Bank representatives on future development plans of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- WB approves Sri Lanka s eligibility to access concessional financing from IDA (Category: Breaking News)
The ruling British Conservative party has appealed for the support of the British voters of Sri Lankan origin. On behalf of Rishi Sunak’s government, its Foreign Secretary David Cameron said, in a special video message reiterating his party’s commitment to British Tamils while pledging to “support truth, justice and accountability for all.” Sunak recently announced […]
- Sunak seeks Tamil Conservative support in British PM race (Category: Breaking News)
- Boris tells Ranil: UNHRC sessions “occasion to demonstrate human rights credentials” (Category: Breaking News)
- UK provides over USD 1 Mn to help Lankan fishing community (Category: Breaking News)
- Refugee from Sri Lankan now Labour Party Mayor of UK town (Category: Breaking News)
By Dr Sirimewan Dharmaratne, Former Senior Analyst, HM Revenue and Customs, UK. While one can only imagine the atmosphere at the discussions with the IMF, what transpires from these meetings, one can presume that there was no resistance or contention to whatever the IMF proposes. The IMF appears to be pretty much dictating the fiscal […]
- Govt: Rental income tax will affect only high-wealth individuals (Category: Breaking News)
- Imputed Rent Tax : Harsha raises concerns (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry clarifies Imputed Rental Income Tax (Category: Breaking News)
- Finance Ministry issues clarification on proposed imputed rental income tax (Category: Breaking News)
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has appointed Talal Rafi, an economist and economic policy consultant to a multilateral development bank, asContinue ReadingThe post Economist Talal Rafi appointed Policy Advisor to Opposition Leader appeared first on Newswire.
- Vacancies at LKI filled, expanded Board of Management meets (Category: Breaking News)
- UNP appoints opposition leader for Sabaragamuwa PC (Category: Breaking News)
- Libs in forest furore (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Gen. Ratnayake pledges support for SJB (Category: Breaking News)
MAC lovers rejoice as Exclusive Lines proudly announces the arrival of the world’s leading professional makeup brand in the heartContinue ReadingThe post MAC Cosmetics Debuts Flagship Store In Sri Lanka With Exclusive Lines appeared first on Newswire.
- ASUS expands footprint in southern Sri Lanka with the launch of it’s Exclusive Store in Matara (Category: Breaking News)
- Today’s CBSL official exchange rates (Category: Breaking News)
- The Body Shop marks World Environment Day 2023 with successful interactive DIY and upcycling wor... (Category: Breaking News)
- Fashion Bug recognised as a Most-Loved Retail Lifestyle Brand in Sri Lanka by LMD readers (Category: Breaking News)
An International University is to be established at the Port City of Colombo, to drive regional education demand for undergraduateContinue ReadingThe post Port City International University to offer degrees in several fields appeared first on Newswire.
- Oil Pipeline Places Over 400 Families Under Threat (Category: Breaking News)
- 400 Shops In Colombo To Be Sealed (Category: Breaking News)
- Video: HIRU THANIWELA EP 400 (Category: Video)
- 400 families to be evacuate from Colombo district (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka and Brazil have held a discussion centred on the establishment of a Sister City Project between the MunicipalContinue ReadingThe post Sister City Project initiated between Rio de Janeiro & Colombo appeared first on Newswire.
- 400 Shops In Colombo To Be Sealed (Category: Breaking News)
- Sister City Project proposed between Colombo and Rio de Janeiro (Category: Breaking News)
- Oil Pipeline Places Over 400 Families Under Threat (Category: Breaking News)
- Video: HIRU THANIWELA EP 400 (Category: Video)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has expressed hope to reach an agreement with creditor nations in the next few weeks, it wasContinue ReadingThe post Sri Lanka hopeful of agreement with creditor nations in next few weeks appeared first on Newswire.
- 400 Shops In Colombo To Be Sealed (Category: Breaking News)
- Video: HIRU THANIWELA EP 400 (Category: Video)
- Video: CoL has increased by 400 percent - Maithri (Category: Video)
- 400 teacher appointments to the Western Province (Category: Breaking News)
Fulfilling the regional demand for undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in Engineering, Information Technology, Business Studies/Management, Finance, Marketing, and Medicine, Port City Colombo aims to contribute positively towards the reversal of ‘brain drain’ and reduction of the current skills gap in the local employment market, a Port City Colombo press release said. The release add...
- PM attends ground breaking ceremony for Port City 120,000sq.ft. Business Centre (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet okays special visas for Colombo Port City (Category: Breaking News)
- Technical Certificates of Completion for 64 out of 74 plots of Port City Colombo SEZ (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Port City’s new commission will have only a few boxes to tick, a lot of hard work already done’ (Category: Breaking News)
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- Weaponising Of The Law (Category: Breaking News)
- Arrest Of Stand-Up Comedian Natasha: ICCPR Act & Shrinking Space For Dissent (Category: Breaking News)
- Money In Weakening Our Rights: Government Competing With Evangelicals (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Rule By Law’ Is Not Rule Of Law (Category: Breaking News)
A Sister City Project has been proposed between the Municipal Council of Colombo in Sri Lanka and the Municipal Council of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Federative Republic of Brazil Sumith Dassanayake had a constructive discussion with the Acting Vice President of the Permanent Committee on International Relations […]
- Sister City Project initiated between Rio de Janeiro & Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to further strengthen presence in China (Category: Breaking News)
- Empathy and understanding sought by Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- President invites King Charles III to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced the establishment of a new development bank aimed at providing financial support to industrialists in Sri Lanka. This initiative will offer industrialists the opportunity to obtain loans at low interest rates. Additionally, the President revealed plans to set up an Economic Commission to oversee these activities. A new institution, “Enterprise Sri […]
- President chief guest at “Ravi – Self-Reflection on Half-Century in Cinema” (Category: Breaking News)
- 250 new bridges will be built to boost rural connectivity – President (Category: Breaking News)
- Government’s Economic Program is the only path to national progress – President (Category: Breaking News)
- A better country will be created for the children of Sri Lanka within the next 5-10 years -Presi... (Category: Breaking News)
Stand-up comedian Nathasha Edirisooriya and Bruno Divakara, the owner of the ‘SL VLOG’ YouTube channel, were released this morning (June 19) by the Fort Magistrate’s Court.The post Nathasha Edirisooriya and Bruno Divakara Released from legal case appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Nathasha Edirisooriya remanded further, Bruno granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
- Nathasha Edirisooriya further remanded – Bruno Divakara granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
- Stand-up comedian Nathasha Edirisooriya released from case (Category: Breaking News)
- Colombo High Court grants bail to Nathasha Edirisooriya (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has affirmed that all agreements with international women’s organizations mandate that women must have the same rights as men.The post Sri Lanka President reaffirms commitment to gender equality and safeguarding Buddhism appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Ranil Wickremesinghe named as next candidate of UNP for Presidential Election 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan President attends Narendra Modi’s third-term swearing-in (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s presidential and parliamentary elections will be held in 2024 – President (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says Cannot change Government by taking to the streets (Category: Breaking News)
…interest payments alone increased by USD 2.8 bn; foreign debt USD 100 bn By Shamindra Ferdinando Declaring that the economy had further deteriorated under President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s watch since July 2022, dissident SLPP parliamentarian Prof. G. L. Peiris said that the government was working overtime to depict a much improved situation. Addressing the media at […]
- IMF not paying sufficient attention to corruption: GL (Category: Breaking News)
- GL: Suspension of IMF bailout highlights failure to meet anticipated revenue targets (Category: Breaking News)
- Domestic debt restructuring could have devastating impact on country, warns GL (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez reiterates need to go ahead with local debt restructuring (Category: Breaking News)
The Supreme Court has determined that some sections of the Telecommunications Amendment Bill are inconsistent with the Constitution. The Determination of the Court as to the constitutionality of the Bill, titled “Sri Lanka Telecommunications (Amendment) Bill,” is as follows: 1) Proposed Section 9A (2) [Clause 8] states that the TRC may give the provider or […]
- Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court flags Telecom Bill inconsistencies (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Electricity Bill requires special majority for passage (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPP’s opposition to privatisation and restructuring discarded: Mahinda, too, votes for Electric... (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet approves 22nd Amendment to the Constitution (Category: Breaking News)
The Planters Association of Ceylon has called for a meeting with all concerned stakeholders to discuss the wage issue. Issuing a statement, the Planters Association of Ceylon said that such a dialogue is crucial for reaching a solution that ensures the prosperity of the tea industry and the well-being of its workers. The association has […]
- No final decision on Rs. 1700 daily wage (Category: Breaking News)
- Planters’ Association boos politico’s abuse, disruption on estates (Category: Business)
- Thondaman alleges PA is in the grip of chartered accountants (Category: Breaking News)
- Planters’ Association strongly opposes arbitrary wage hike (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies issued a press release on June 16, 2024, to address speculations regarding a proposed property tax mentioned in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program documents.The post Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry clarifies Imputed Rental Income Tax appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking N...
- Finance Ministry issues clarification on proposed imputed rental income tax (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt: Rental income tax will affect only high-wealth individuals (Category: Breaking News)
- Imputed Rent Tax : Harsha raises concerns (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President underscores the criticality of financial discipline in nation-building (Category: Breaking News)
Secretary to the Ministry of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms, M. N. Ranasinghe, stated that the period from 2022 to 2024 will be historically significant for the highest number of law reforms in Sri Lanka. He highlighted that since 2022, 59 legal reforms have been passed in Parliament, with an additional 07 drafts and […]
- “2022-2024: Record Number of Legal Reforms in Sri Lanka’s History” (Category: Breaking News)
- 19th Amendment To Limit Term Of CJ (Category: Breaking News)
- Loss of judicial independence can be traced to the 1972 Constitution – Justice Wigneswaran wh (Category: Breaking News)
- The Politicisation Of The Sri Lankan Judiciary (Category: Breaking News)
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- Preparing For Free & Fair Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Representative Democracy Is To Heed The Voice Of The People (Category: Breaking News)
- Awaiting The Supreme Court’s Guidance On Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Reconciliation Also Needs Accountability To Be Viable (Category: Breaking News)
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