Sri Lanka News Explorer
Last 7 Days
Older News
- Older than 2023-Dec (62)
Narrow by Category
- Breaking News (62)
CPC, CEB need to recover costs until end of Fund’s loan package By Rathindra Kuruwita The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) had to recover costs until the end of the IMF programme, Sarwat Jahan, IMF Resident Representative in Sri Lanka, told a press conference in Colombo yesterday. The IMF also wanted the […]
- Uncertainty over impending elections could risk Lanka’s economic recovery: ADB (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka can be on path to recovery by 2024: IMF official (Category: Breaking News)
- New IMF funds for Sri Lanka may be delayed as review sees revenue shortfall (Category: Breaking News)
- More than a quarter of Lankans living in poverty – World Bank (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Global Technological Developments & How Sri Lanka Should Reframe Its Growth Strategies appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Colombo University Business Economic Summit 2024: Keynote Address (Category: Breaking News)
- Presentation At Webinar Hosted By NSF: Technology & Sri Lanka’s Future (Category: Breaking News)
- Presentation At Webinar Hosted By NSF: Technology & Sri Lanka’s Future (Category: Breaking News)
- Presentation At Webinar Hosted By NSF: Technology & Sri Lanka’s Future (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post 75 Years On: The Shameful Legacy Of The ‘Palestinian Nakba’ Continues! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Partial West & Shameful Muslim Leaders Complicit In Israel’s War Crimes In Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- Merely Focussing On Hamas Attacks – Missing The Wood For The Trees! (Category: Breaking News)
- Middle East Conflict: Why We Should Support Israel? (Category: Breaking News)
- Gazan Fire Fuelled By Western Genocide Enablers With A Scrambled Moral Compass! (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Politics Of Poverty & Aswesuma appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Economy & Politics: A Reality Check (Category: Breaking News)
- Economic Realities & Political Promises (Category: Breaking News)
- Recovery, Growth & Toxic Imports (Category: Breaking News)
- Towards A False Dawn (Category: Breaking News)
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 28 (ANI): Amid a rise in inflation and a shortage of foreign exchange reserves, people in Pakistan have started to face difficulties in performing Haj, Pakistan vernacular media reported. The Haj quota is now available for the first time in Pakistani history, but fewer people are making the pilgrimage. Most Pakistanis are […]
- As economic situation looks gloomy in Pakistan, IMF advises strict measures (Category: Breaking News)
- Message from the JVP for Haj . (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan rules Gilgit-Baltistan with iron grip, treats citizens as second-rate: Report (Category: Breaking News)
- People can’t be left to mercy of miscreants: Nawaz Sharif slams PTI chief over long march (Category: Breaking News)
Thursday 11th May, 2023 Government politicians must have heaved a huge sigh of relief when the first anniversary of barbaric attacks on the Aragalaya activists at Galle Face and the equally violent backlash, which led to the collapse of the Gotabaya Rajapaksa government, passed without incident, on Tuesday. They however should not dupe themselves into […]
- ‘Aragalaya XCore’ launched to prepare young members to contest future polls (Category: Breaking News)
- US State Department Coordinator on Global Anti-Corruption Richard Nephew here (Category: Breaking News)
- Election watchdog calls for electing President, PM without divisions (Category: Breaking News)
- Easter Sunday carnage: Cardinal accuses political leaders of hiding truth (Category: Breaking News)
The prevailing economic crisis dealt a huge blow to the country’s fisheries sector resulting in setbacks and decline of production thereby raising the retail prices of fish during last year, says the Central bank in its latest annual report. The seventy third Annual Report of the Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka […]
- Lanksa Sathosa slashes prices of five essential items (Category: Breaking News)
- CB announces further jump in inflation (Category: Breaking News)
- Government says no need to import eggs and chicken (Category: Breaking News)
- Fish Stalls open till late night for New Year (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post People Called On To Play Direct Role To Sustain Democracy appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Moral Justification For Protests To Continue (Category: Breaking News)
- Preoccupation With Repression Will Be Counter-Productive (Category: Breaking News)
- Elections Are The Democratic Way To Maintain Political Stability (Category: Breaking News)
- The Missing Ingredients To Come Out Of The Economic Rut (Category: Breaking News)
Pakistan's anti-graft watchdog arrested former Prime Minister Imran Khan at Islamabad High Court on Tuesday, in a dramatic move that threatens fresh turmoil in the nuclear-armed country.The post Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan arrested, aides call for nationwide protest appeared first on Sri Lanka Breaking News and Top Headlines - ONLANKA News.
- Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan shot and wounded in ‘clear assassination’ attempt (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistani court releases Imran Khan on protective bail (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan and wife jailed for 7 years for unlawful marriage (Category: Breaking News)
- Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan apologises in contempt of court case (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando The Opposition yesterday (08) lambasted Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena for what it called a move to disrupt the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) ahead of the vote on a Bill titled ‘Central Bank of Sri Lanka.’ Top spokespersons for the Nidahas Janatha Sabhawa (NJS) Prof. G.L. Peiris, MP, and the main Opposition Samagi […]
- Speaker accused of being notorious for suspending Standing Orders (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. causes split in SJB by appointing Mayantha as COPF head instead of Harsha (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt restructuring: Opp. won’t accept President’s assurances; COPF examines proposals (Category: Breaking News)
- Why does IMF ignore government’s authoritarian behavior, asks Harsha (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Inflation, Interest Rate & Imperialism appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- IMF Forecasts & Systemic Crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- RW’s National Policy & National Council (Category: Breaking News)
- Politics Of Easter Investigation In A Wriggling Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Political Buddhism & Corruption: The Unholy Twins (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Domestic Debt Restructuring: Another Time Bomb Clicking Down? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Role Of National Defence In A Crisis-Ridden Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Sustainable Debt & Unsustainable Democracy (Category: Breaking News)
- EPF asked to pay 30% tax unless it participates in domestic debt restructuring process (Category: Breaking News)
- Evil Is Not Mere Money Printing, But Unbridled Government Expenditure (Category: Breaking News)
Around 40 percent of Sri Lankans have resorted to livelihood-based coping strategies by reducing their spending on education and health owing to the current economic crisis, says the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, in its latest annual report. The 73rd Annual Report of the Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka released recently […]
- Transformation of agro-food system: (Category: Breaking News)
- Joint food security assessment by govt., FAO, WFP next month (Category: Breaking News)
- WFP finds 32 percent of Lankan households are food insecure (Category: Breaking News)
- Economic crisis takes its toll on education, DCS survey reveals (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando SLPP MP Gevindu Cumaratunga, now functioning as an independent, yesterday (07), said that it would be the responsibility of Parliament to ensure that amendments, recommended by the judiciary to a Bill titled ‘Central Bank of Sri Lanka,’ were duly incorporated. The National List MP said that the assurance given by Additional Solicitor […]
- Opposition alleges bid to mislead House (Category: Breaking News)
- Udaya to raise privilege issue against Speaker (Category: Breaking News)
- 13 A: Prez accused of abusing GR’s mandate (Category: Breaking News)
- Udaya alleges ‘CBSL’ Bill formulated outside Legal Draftsman’s Dept. (Category: Breaking News)
SJB and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa Wednesday told a Colombo meeting attended by several opposition parties and groups sharing common ground on forthcoming legislation that the proposed Anti-Terrorist law now moved to the back burner by the government endangered Sri Lanka’s entire 22 million population of being labeled terrorists. The meeting at the Mandarin Hotel […]
- Presentation of ATB to Parliament put off (Category: Breaking News)
- Following Presidential directive Wimal and Champika on an anti government campaign (Category: Breaking News)
- SLFP, SJB extend support for mass protest march in Colombo tomorrow (Category: Breaking News)
- Anti-Terrorism Act would be guided by highest court, says Justice Minister (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The Sins Of The Fathers: Revisiting The Old Left & Its Two Traditions appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Ranil’s Repression Will Hit The JVP-NPP While It Indulges In Political Narcissism (Category: Breaking News)
- Why The Gotabaya Rajapaksa Presidency Will Be A One-Term Wonder (Category: Breaking News)
- Why The Gotabaya Rajapaksa Presidency Will Be A One-Term Wonder (Category: Breaking News)
- Why The Gotabaya Rajapaksa Presidency Will Be A One-Term Wonder (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka expects to host 1.55 million visitors and earn 2.7 billion Sri Lankan rupees ($8.4 million) in much-needed tourism revenue this year, as it maps a road to the recovery of its tourism sector amid its worst economic crisis in decades.The post Sri Lanka expects cash infusion from 1.5 million tourists in 2023 for crisis-hit economy appeared first on Sri Lanka Breaking News and Top Headlines ...
- Sri Lanka looks to adventure travel to attract ‘quality’ tourists and help rebuild economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian cruise ship to launch operations to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Analysis: A year later, Sri Lanka’s tentative economic recovery eludes the poor (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka cross 200,000 in December (Category: Breaking News)
Japan welcomed the coordinated debt restructuring program for Sri Lanka. Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki acknowledged the higher risks faced by low- and middle-income nations concerning debt vulnerabilities amid the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. He welcomed the recent launch of a coordinated debt restructuring program for the bilateral creditors of crisis-hit Sri Lanka...
- Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese Finance Minister calls for talks on Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan puts preconditions to support Sri Lanka’s debt issue (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan finance minister says he discussed debt restructuring progress with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Saturday 6th May, 2023 One of the main reasons for Sri Lanka’s current economic crisis is that successive governments have invested borrowed money in white elephant projects and enabled their leaders to pocket kickbacks at the expense of the state coffers. The situation took a turn for the worse, on President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s watch, with […]
- China’s role in Lanka’s economic crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Delhi air quality remains ‘very poor’ at 337 AQI (Category: Breaking News)
- Ferry service connecting all SL ports to India proposed (Category: Breaking News)
- Mattala Main Runway completed (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Living In A Kleptocracy appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Did Faulty Constitution Bring Misery? – Undermining The State Is The Game (Category: Breaking News)
- Final Attempt To Resuscitate Despotism (Category: Breaking News)
- Sovereignty Betrayed: The Ball Belongs To The State (Category: Breaking News)
- May Day Thoughts: Political Economy Of The Ranil-SLPP-SLFP-UNP-SJB Convergence (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's apparel export earnings could slump by $1 billion this year, a top industry expert said on Wednesday, as slowing global demand hits the crisis-hit South Asian country.The post Sri Lanka apparel exports to drop by $1 billion in 2023, trade body says appeared first on Sri Lanka Breaking News and Top Headlines - ONLANKA News.
- October sees 20% decline in apparel exports from Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Trade Performance (Category: Business)
- Trade Trends (Category: Business)
- ‘Europe, SL’s biggest apparel market’ (Category: Breaking News)
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has commended Sri Lanka for its efforts to avert a greater crisis and for laying a strong foundation for the country s economic recovery.
Foreign Minister Ali Sabry met with the President of Asian Development Bank (ADB), Masatsugu Asakawa in Seoul, Republic of Korea during the 56th Annual Meeting of the ADB.The post Sri Lanka seeks Asian Development Bank support in digitalization, agriculture appeared first on Sri Lanka Breaking News and Top Headlines - ONLANKA News.
- ADB chief commends Sri Lanka s efforts, pledges further support (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan President proposes ADB to establish International University on Climate Change in Sri... (Category: Breaking News)
- Asian Development Bank vows more help for crisis-hit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez proposes establishment of Climate Change Uni in SL (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Restructuring The Economy: A Stock Take appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- IMF, ATA & RW’s Consolidation (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Economics & 13A Politics: Recipe For Unrest (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP & Its Critics (Category: Breaking News)
- Economic Stability With SOE Reforms Need System Change (Category: Breaking News)
The Asian Development Bank pledged to continue engagement with Sri Lanka with renewed vigour in a variety of areas. Foreign Minister Ali Sabry met with the President of Asian Development Bank, Masatsugu Asakawa in Seoul, Republic of Korea during the 56th Annual Meeting of the ADB. The Minister expressed Sri Lanka’s gratitude for the excellent […]
- Emirates to promote Sri Lanka as ideal destination for travellers (Category: Breaking News)
- India extends tenure of USD 1 billion credit facility provided to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- UK official holds talks with wide range of stakeholders in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Deputy Managing Director to have talks in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed the United National Party (UNP) May Day celebrations held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo yesterday (May 01) through video technology.The post Sri Lanka President says Let 2048 be the year of development for Sri Lanka appeared first on Sri Lanka Breaking News and Top Headlines - ONLANKA News.
- Government’s objective is to develop Sri Lanka as a thriving nation by 2048 (Category: Breaking News)
- Let us collectively join hands to make 2048 the year of development in Sri Lanka – President (Category: Breaking News)
- President to intensify focus on national unity, youth aspirations (Category: Breaking News)
- Elections will be held in accordance with the Constitution, Presidential poll in 2024 – President (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Preparing The Ground For Early Elections appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- New Mandates Before New Amendments (Category: Breaking News)
- Preparing Or Posturing For Elections? (Category: Breaking News)
- President Needs Trust To Succeed In Problem Solving (Category: Breaking News)
- Speeding Up Recovery Requires Consistency (Category: Breaking News)
Pan Asia Bank cemented its position in the Business Today Top 40 ranking for the year 2022. The Business Today Top 40 2022 winners were recognized at a high profile corporate evening graced by President Ranil Wickramasinghe. Pan Asia Bank was recognized for showing positive financial growth amidst the turbulent situation of the country as its […]
- Pan Asia Bank posts strong all-round growth momentum in 3Q (Category: Business)
- Strong core banking growth for Pan Asia Bank in Q1 (Category: Business)
- Income Trend (Category: Business)
- Capital Need (Category: Business)
By Sanath Nanayakkare Sri Lanka, while pursuing the macro-fiscal adjustment programme, under the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility arrangement, should focus on two key national issues concurrently, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday. “If the country is to achieve economic growth and share the dividends of prosperity among all its people, we need to focus on two […]
- UNP urges agreement on policies to remain in place for 25 years (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil: SJB has abandoned UNP vision (Category: Breaking News)
- Culprits as investigators (Category: Breaking News)
- Hope springs eternal … (Category: Breaking News)
By Jehan Perera The second round of reducing the prices of a variety of fuels (2 percent for ordinary petrol to 29 percent for super diesel used by luxury vehicles) is an indication that the government is seeking to improve its support base amongst the better off sections of the population. This could be to […]
- Democracy requires elections in good times and bad (Category: Breaking News)
- Rebuild trust with people to revive economy (Category: Breaking News)
- PAFFREL: Ranil offers to strengthen PCs, having postponed elections to them (Category: Breaking News)
- Preparing The Ground For Early Elections (Category: Breaking News)
Popular Topics
- International Monetary Fund (42)
- Political crisis (62)
- Foreign exchange reserves (34)
- Shortage (5)
- Bank reserves (62)
- Fuel (10)
- Economy of Sri Lanka (59)
- Russia (6)
- Ukraine (5)
- Sri Lanka Tea (52)
- Tourism (6)
- Sri Lanka Quality Tea (53)
- Sri Lanka Tourism (52)
- Sri Lanka Cricket (53)
- Sri Lanka Hotels (52)
- Sri Lanka Elections (53)
- Hiru Tv (1)
- ITN News (62)
- Shakthi Tv (1)
- EPF (1)
- BBC (2)