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The Paris Club of creditor nations is ready to provide financing assurances to Sri Lanka, a key step needed to unlock a $2.9 billion bailout by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. The informal group of bilateral lenders is set to announce its support to the […]
- Sri Lanka to announce debt restructuring strategy in April (Category: Breaking News)
- World welcomes 2023 and leaves a stormy year behind (Category: Breaking News)
- Biden, Modi hail new era for US-India ties and tout deals (Category: Breaking News)
- G7 backs debt relief efforts for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Olympic Silver medallist Susanthika Jayasinghe has been appointed as the ‘Consultant—Mentoring and Development of Women’s Cricket”, the Sri Lanka Cricket board said. Jayasinghe, one of the most decorated athletes produced by Sri Lanka and the only female athlete to win an Olympic medal for her country and the only Asian woman athlete to have won […]
- Susanthika appointed consultant to SL women s cricket team (Category: Breaking News)
- Susanthika who knows no politics to go back to the athletic field she knows (Category: Breaking News)
- SLAA elects officials, Susanthika among Vice Presidents (Category: Breaking News)
India’s Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan will pay a two-day visit to Sri Lanka beginning Friday, in reflection of deeper bilateral engagement at a time the island nation is reeling under an economic crisis. Muraleedharan is scheduled to meet Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Foreign Minister Ali Sabry. The trip by […]
- India closely monitoring Chinese ship in Hambantota (Category: Breaking News)
- Government rejects claims over cost of Independence Day event (Category: Breaking News)
- Jaishankar encourages Indians to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- India and Sri Lanka review current status of relations (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Seventy Five Years Of Independence Or Curse appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- The Malicious “Shafi Frame Up”: Will 2023 See The Guilty Being Punished? (Category: Breaking News)
- Privatisation Of Public Assets Under Neoliberal Corporate Capitalism: Modern Evil (Category: Breaking News)
- Overview Of Covid-19, Infodemics & Development Of Vaccine (Category: Breaking News)
The commemorative stamp issued by the Philatelic Bureau and the special commemorative coin issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka on the occasion of the 75th National Independence Day, were presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe this morning (Feb. 02) at the Presidential Palace in Kandy.
- Special commemorative stamp, coin issued on the occasion of the 75th Independence Anniversary pr... (Category: Breaking News)
- CBSL issues commemorative coin to mark its 70th anniversary (Category: Breaking News)
- CBSL issues commemorative coin to mark its 70th anniversary (Category: Breaking News)
- CBSL issues commemorative coin to mark its 70th anniversary (Category: Breaking News)
The commemorative stamp issued by the Philatelic Bureau and the special commemorative coin issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka on the occasion of the 75th National Independence Day, was presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe this morning (02) at the Presidential Palace in Kandy.
- Special commemorative stamp, coin issued for 75th Independence Anniversary (Category: Breaking News)
- CBSL issues commemorative coin to mark its 70th anniversary (Category: Breaking News)
- CBSL issues commemorative coin to mark its 70th anniversary (Category: Breaking News)
- CBSL issues commemorative coin to mark its 70th anniversary (Category: Breaking News)
The Paris Club of creditor nations is ready to provide financing assurances to Sri Lanka, a key step needed to unlock a $2.9 billion bailout by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.The post Paris Club to give Sri Lanka financing assurances amid IMF debt talks – sources appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sr...
- Paris Club Creditors provides financing assurances to support IMF bailout for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF remains hopeful of Sri Lanka securing all financing assurances soon to unlock funding (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka thanks India for giving assurances to IMF for USD 2.9 Billion bailout package (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bondholders ready for debt restructuring talks with authorities (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Police have decided to file an appeal against the recent release of Wasantha Mudalige, convener of the Inter-University Students Federation (IUSF), from the charges filed against him under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).
Eleven newly appointed Ambassadors and six High Commissioners to Sri Lanka presented their credentials to President Ranil Wickremesinghe this afternoon (02 Feb.) at the Presidential Palace in Kandy.
Weather forecast issued at 12.00 noon on 02 February 2023 by Department of Meteorology The depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal has entered through the east coast of Sri Lanka around early morning today (02) and it is moving across the country. It is likely to be weaken and emerge into sea areas off the […]
- Kokua Line: Hawaii jobless looking for $300 plus-up, other federal aid extensions (Category: USA, Hawaii)
Sri Lanka Cricket announced the appointment of Olympic Silver Medalist Susanthika Jayasinghe as the ‘Consultant—Mentoring and Development of Women’s Cricket.” Jayasinghe, one of the most decorated athletes produced by Sri Lanka and the only female athlete to win an Olympic medal for her country and the only Asian woman athlete to have won an Olympic […]
- Sri Lanka ready for new-look NSW Blues (Category: Breaking News)
- Lankans to bat first v NSW in T20 (Category: Breaking News)
- Olympics: Why this hullabaloo? (Category: Breaking News)
The Paris Club of creditor nations is ready to provide financing assurances to Sri Lanka, a key step needed to unlock a $2.9 billion International Monetary Fund bailout, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe has met with a delegation of the European Union in Sri Lanka and Maldives, including Head of Cooperation, Jenny Correia Nunes.
Sri Lanka Cricket has appointed the country s most successful and decorated sprinter Susanthika Jayasinghe as the Consultant  Mentoring and Development of Women s Cricket.
Giving an undertaking to the Supreme Court, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said today (February 02) that it would refrain from imposing power cuts until the Contempt of Court application filed by the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) is taken up for consideration tomorrow (February 03), and the matter is concluded.The post Ceylon Electricity Board gives undertaking to Supreme Court ...
- CEB gives undertaking to Supreme Court on power cuts (Category: Breaking News)
- CEB gives undertaking to pay interest for security deposits of consumers (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s opposition leader files petition seeking reduction in electricity tariffs (Category: Breaking News)
- SC rejects request for interim order preventing power cuts during GCE A'Ls (Category: Breaking News)
The Chief Prelates of the Three Chapters has urged President Ranil Wickremesinghe not to implement the 13th Amendment to the Constitution which would lead to serious issues concerning the country's independence, territorial integrity, and National Security.The post Chief Prelates say NO to the Implementation of 13A appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News...
- Gotabaya yet to submit resignation letter (Category: Breaking News)
- President sends resignation letter (Category: Breaking News)
- Letter To Tiran (Category: Breaking News)
- An Open Letter & Appeal To The IMF (Category: Breaking News)
Nine Police Special Task Force (STF) members were injured after three buses on their way to attend the Independence Day rehearsals in Colombo this morning (February 02) collided with each other, Police said.The post Nine STF members hospitalized after three buses crash appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- STF seizes drugs worth Rs. 100 million in Wattala (Category: Breaking News)
- 4 people arrested with 19,000 litres of Diesel (Category: Breaking News)
- Two STF personnel killed, five others injured in crash in Vavuniya (Category: Breaking News)
- Wanted murder suspect shot dead in Minuwangoda during shootout with Police STF (Category: Breaking News)
A total of 108 acres of land in the North, which was under the custody of security forces, will be released tomorrow (Feb. 03), ahead of the 75th National Independence Day.
[…]The post Do What You Like Vs Like What You (Have To) Do! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Malicious “Shafi Frame Up”: Will 2023 See The Guilty Being Punished? (Category: Breaking News)
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- The Past Is Never Dead (Category: Breaking News)
- The Past Is Never Dead (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Rally The People, One Nation, One Call Free Sri Lanka: Independence Day 2023 appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Seventy Five Years Of Independence Or Curse (Category: Breaking News)
- Corruption & Lack Of Common-Sense; Presidential Brutalities (Category: Breaking News)
- Chasing The Mirage Of National Reconciliation (Category: Breaking News)
- Lack of Common Sense Of A Time-Expired President (Category: Breaking News)
This he said was intended to improve the country s economy and the livelihoods of the coffee farmers.
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that although lives lost during the war cannot be regained, the income lost during the economic war could be regained.The post Lives lost in war cannot be restored but income lost in economic war can be restored – President appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka President says he will not tolerate any breach of law and order in the country (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka celebrates 75th Independence Day today (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President gives instruction to celebrate 75th Independence day with pride, at minimal ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President pledges to build 2,000 housing units for low-income families (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka concludes its Review under the 4th Cycle of the Universal (UPR)
Sri Lanka Police have issued an announcement on road closures and limiting vehicular movement in Colombo for the 75th Independence Day celebration this Saturday (Feb. 04).
Sri Lanka and France are in talks for building on operational cooperation to curb illegal migration.
The newly appointed Ambassador-designate of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Reethisri Wijeratne Mendis assumed duties at the Embassy of Sri Lanka on 30 January 2023.
- Bond Auction (Category: Business)
- ‘SL will implement home-grown solution’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Market Flavour (Category: Business)
- Seeking Direction (Category: Business)
Sri Lanka received over 100,000 tourists in January 2023, Minister of Tourism Harin Fernando said on Wednesday.The post Sri Lanka receives over 100,000 tourists in January – Tourism Minister appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka approves visa-free entry for tourists from 07 countries (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese tourists visit Sri Lanka for the first time since COVID-19 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka recorded over 701,000 tourist arrivals so far this year - Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian travelers’ boycott of Maldives is helping Sri Lanka, says Tourism Minister (Category: Breaking News)
Neither the Cardinal, Bishops nor any representative from Sri Lanka’s Catholic Church would participate in the 75th Independence Day celebrations, on Saturday (February 04), as it is a ‘crime’ and waste of funds that is being committed against the citizens of Sri Lanka, Spokesman for the Archdiocese of Colombo, Rev. Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando stated.The post Sri Lanka’s Catholic Church to boy...
- Catholic Church to boycott Independence Day celebration (Category: Breaking News)
- Catholic Church condemns RWs comments (Category: Breaking News)
- Insult to Easter attack victims - Catholic Church deplores Tennakoon s appointment as Acting IGP (Category: Breaking News)
- Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando summoned by the CID (Category: Breaking News)
The Meteorology Department says the depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal has entered through the east coast of Sri Lanka and it is moving across the country.
Public Security Minister, Tiran Alles and French Ambassador Jean-Francois Pactet recently discussed ways and means of curbing illegal migration by Sri Lankans. The meeting took place at the Public Security Ministry. A spokesperson for the Public Security Ministry said that lawmaker Alles also requested the French Ambassador to facilitate a training programme for law enforcement […]
- Former French President found guilty of corruption (Category: Breaking News)
- Probe on French national (Category: Breaking News)
- 'De Gaulle' bayonet handed in to Melbourne police (Category: Australia, Victoria)
- Public servant 'mocked licence system' (Category: South Australia)
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