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[…]The post Parliamentary Privilege Used To Undermine Independence Of The Judiciary appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
By Shamindra Ferdinando Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakse, PC, declared in Parliament that the winners of LPL (Lanka Premier League) 2023 B-Love Kandy had been sponsored by an enterprise that was banned in the country. The statement was made in Parliament on 24th August. The one-time President of the Bar Association found fault with SLC […]
The Colombo Port City Economic Commission has achieved a significant milestone in its journey, to transform the Colombo Port City into a globally competitive special economic zone (SEZ). The parliament of Sri Lanka recently approved a comprehensive incentives programme proposed by the Commission in consultation with the Minister of Investment Promotion, in relation to the […]
Over 80 percent of the tourist arrival target set for August has been reached in the first 27 days of the month.The post Over 80% of August tourist arrival target reached – SLTDA appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
[…]The post Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part VI appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
[…]The post The Economy & Politics: A Reality Check appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is to halve the $200 daily fee it charges tourists in an effort to boost a sector still struggling to recover a year after the end of COVID-19 restrictions.
PLACES, PEOPLE & PASSIONS (3Ps) Part five Dr. Chandana (Chandi) Jayawardena DPhil President – Chandi J. Associates Inc. Consulting, Canada chandij@sympatico.ca Profile Simon is the founder and Precedent Partner of ‘Simon & Associates’, a well-established corporate law firm. He was the first Managing Director of ‘Walkers Tours’ the leisure arm of John Keells and led […]
[…]The post India Is Over The Moon, Ranil Wants Sri Lankan Children Taught Hindi & Chinese appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
By Y P Prakash India’s Strategic Lunar Missions Contrast with Sri Lanka’s Costly Ventures and Underutilized Infrastructure, Highlighting Investment Priorities and Technological Futures Over the course of several years, the investment in India’s space exploration missions has seen both accomplishments and financial considerations. In 2008, the pioneering Chandrayaan-1 mission was ...
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced the swift implementation of a comprehensive plan to elevate the Arugam Bay tourist zone into a highly desirable destination for both local and international tourists, with the potential to generate substantial revenue.The post Sri Lanka President reveals strategic roadmap to transform ‘Arugam Bay’ into a high-income tourist destina...
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) is offering temporary registration for homeowners in Kandy to give rooms on rent during the upcoming Asia Cup cricket tournament. Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said that homeowners in Kandy can make extra money by registering their homes for cricket fans. SLTDA said that there is a high demand […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressing a special Committee meeting held at the Trincomalee Air Force Base on Thursday (24) drew parallels to the successful implementation of the Mahaweli Development Project during the 1980s, affirming a similar commitment to expediting the Eastern Development Project. President Wickremesinghe highlighted the comprehensive vision for Trincomalee’s transformation...
Sri Lanka stood pat on borrowing costs for the first time in three meetings, after slashing the cash ratio for banks to bolster domestic liquidity and growth.The post Sri Lanka Holds Rates After Bank Cash Ratio Cut for Growth appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
By Rathindra Kuruwita The Forest Conservation and Wildlife Departments held about two million hectares of land between them in Sri Lanka’s dry zone, Director General of Wildlife Conservation, Chandana Sooriyabandara, said. The Department also had water bowsers with a total capacity of 400,000 litres of water, he said, adding that they could pump 600,000 litres […]
By The Coca-Cola Company, Managing Director – Sri Lanka & the Maldives, Pankaj Sinha Coca-Cola, with its 62-year presence in Sri Lanka, has remained committed to supporting this beautiful country through its challenges. As someone who has made Sri Lanka his home since 2019, and seen the country grapple with natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and […]
A newly opened luxury hotel in Yala is under fire over an elephant trail which runs through its property. Hilton Yala published a post on social media saying an elephant trail weaves through its resort. “Imagine waking up to mesmerising sceneries of lush greenery and gentle giants wishing you a wonderful day ahead,” the newly opened […]
The Indian budget carrier SpiceJet commenced flights between Madurai in India and Colombo on Sunday (20). The budget carrier will operate flights between India’s Madurai and Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) at Katunayake days a week, except on Wednesday. While announcing the matter, SpiceJet said that, “We hope the direct flight will help boost tourism between […]
Alleged presidential interference in judiciary: By Shamindra Ferdinando Declaring that the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) steadfastly protected the independence of the judiciary, its President Kaushalya Navaratne yesterday (22) said that senior members would be consulted to decide what he called,the best possible course of action. Navaratne said so when The Island sought his response […...
Over 860,000 tourists arrivals in Sri Lanka have been reported thus far in 2023, as per the statistics by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).The post Tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka in 2023 exceed 860,000 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Over 860,000 tourists arrivals have been reported thus far in 2023, as per the statistics recorded by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).
President Ranil Wickremesinghe snubbed Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe and attended the Lanka Premiere League (LPL) final despite the Sports Minister saying earlier that the tournament did not have his approval. Roshan Ranasinghe had boycotted the opening ceremony saying the tournament organizers and the Sri Lanka Cricket board had not obtained his approval to host the […]
Government ready to provide the required facilities – Says President declaring open Hilton Yala Resort.
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe highlighted that the tourism industry stands as the paramount sector capable of swiftly advancing the country’s economic objectives.The post Sri Lanka President emphasizes progress in tourism sector, ready to provide required facilities appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe highlighted that the tourism industry stands as the paramount sector capable of swiftly advancing the country s economic objectives. The government, under his leadership, has implemented numerous pivotal measures to foster its growth, the President s Media Division (PMD) reported.
India continues to top the number of visitors to Sri Lanka followed by China, Minister of Tourism and Lands Harin Fernando said. He said that there has been a notable increase in the number of tourist arrivals, particularly following President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s visit to India. “Under the guidance of the President, we have executed a range […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has mooted the ‘Greater Yala’ concept which will promote Yala and areas around it. Speaking after inaugurating the Hilton Yala Resort, the President said that Yala must be promoted as a unified tourist destination by incorporating nearby areas. “Why are you going to call these places Udawalawe, Kumana and all? These are […]
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe urged officials to accelerate efforts towards the goal of attracting 5 million tourists annually to Sri Lanka.The post Sri Lanka hopes to attract 5 million tourists annually appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Thursday (Aug. 17) gave directives to accelerate efforts towards the goal of attracting 5 million tourists annually to Sri Lanka.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe urged officials to accelerate efforts towards the goal of attracting 5 million tourists annually to Sri Lanka. These directives were issued during a meeting at the Presidential Secretariat on Wednesday (16), where he engaged with a committee responsible for assessing the progress of Sri Lanka’s tourism industry enhancement program and proposing measures […]