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Washington [US], January 1 (AF): A bilateral agreement signed between China and Russia in July 2021 makes clear that cooperating on news coverage and narratives is a big goal for both governments, according to a report in The Intercept, an America-based publication. The report says that: “At a virtual summit that month, leading Russian and […]
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe stressed the need for the drafting of a new foreign policy which would enable Sri Lanka to forge broader foreign relations while safeguarding its sovereignty.The post Sri Lanka President stresses need for new foreign policies appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
A man accused of murder in Hanwella was shot dead by the Police during an exchange of fire this morning. The Police said that the suspect was wanted over a shooting incident inside a store recently. The 32-year-old suspect, identified as Karawita Seeya, was wanted over the murdered of a businessman inside a store in […]
Three security force members have died in clashes in the state of Sinaloa after the arrest of a son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin “El Chapo”. Ovidio Guzmán-López – himself alleged to be a leader of his father’s former cartel – was captured in Culiacán after a six-month surveillance operation. Furious gang members set up […]
“A time to say goodbye and a time to say hello. A time to bid farewell and a time to look forward. A time to let go and a time to learn new things, that’s what happens when the New Year rings in.” Catherine Pulsifer We have said goodbye to a crime filled year of great […]
Foreign assistance to overcome Sri Lanka’s financial crisis will not be available as the international community has no trust in incumbent government, says the main opposition SJB. Addressing the media at the Opposition Leader’s office in Colombo recently, Chief Opposition Whip and Kandy District SJB MP Lakshman Kiriella said that international community would not extend any support to the […...
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President stresses need for good Foreign Service, safeguarding the country’s sovereignty
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has highlighted the need for the drafting of a new foreign policy which would enable Sri Lanka to forge broader foreign relations while safeguarding its sovereignty.
Sri Lanka will restart negotiations on trade pacts with India, China and Thailand after a four-hear hiatus, an official said on Thursday, as the crisis-hit country races to seal deals to help it rebuild its economy.The post Sri Lanka to restart trade deal talks with India, China and Thailand – official appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
Prince Harry has claimed that his brother Prince William physically attacked him, according to the Guardian, which says it has seen a copy of the duke’s upcoming memoir, Spare. The newspaper reported that the book sets out an argument between the pair over Prince Harry’s wife Meghan. “He grabbed me by the collar, ripping my necklace, and […]
Ahead of the inauguration of Nepal’s new Pokhara airport, in a surprise announcement on Saturday, the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu tweeted, “This (Pokhara airport) is the flagship project of the China-Nepal Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) cooperation,” writes Anil Giri, in The Kathmandu Post. Notably, Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Sunday inaugurated the country’...
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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka yesterday (December 04) laid out its short to medium-term policy path and a slew of other measures that it intends to roll out primarily to restore price stability and to maintain the financial system’s health, as Sri Lanka struggles to emerge from the worst economic crisis since its independence.The post Sri Lanka’s Central Bank lays out policies to restore pri...
BY GEORGE BRAINE This was early 1981, and the government was planning to start a state-run television service. Applicants were invited for an inaugural training course for producers, directors, researchers, and writers. I had applied, and was called for an interview. The interview was at the newly set up National Television Planning Centre, at Kirulapone. […]
The UN has freshly prioritized the ushering of international peace as one of its foremost tasks in the days ahead and sensible sections the world over are likely to back it overwhelmingly in this historic undertaking. There is no doubt that those quarters that are sensitive to the constantly rising human costs of war and […]
The arbiter of last resort is Sri Lankan civil society; ultimately, it is we who must organize, come together and hold the Executive to account. They, in turn, should play a pivotal; role in combatting fraud and corruption and ensure the effective enforcement of the rule of law. Insatiable greed of the powerful few to […]
The government has increased the excise duty on alcohol and cigarettes by 20 percent. State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya has announced the duty revision. Excise duty on a 750 ml bottle of special arrack has been raised by Rs. 206. Duty on a 750 ml bottle of molasses, palmyrah, coconut and processed arrack has […]
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Significant progress has been made at present in relation to the interaction with Sri Lanka’s creditors, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka said today. The bank said that it expects a crucial deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to materialize in early 2023. Announcing its monetary and fiscal policies for 2023, the Central Bank […]
Port City Colombo is to be positioned as an alternate location to Singapore and Dubai with its cost competitiveness and attractive quality of living, Thulci Aluwihare, Deputy Managing Director of CHEC Port City Colombo (pvt) Ltd said. Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, David Cameron, visited Port City Colombo development project during a private […]
Lion Brewery has been named “Export Brand of the Year”. The award honours the business that has worked most purposefully, strategically and successfully with their brand in expanding into geographic markets and through significant and sustained export sales, and where the brand is documented and anchored in the company. The company won the award at […]
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The Ministry of Wildlife Forest Resources Conservation has decided to initiate a program to facilitate foreign tourists visiting national parks in Sri Lanka, including the Yala National Park, by making dollar payments available for the entrance fee.
The GLOCAL Fair 2023, which presents Sri Lankan citizens with opportunities of foreign employment, will be held in Jaffna this year, Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara stated.
The official launch of “Billion Run” by JFS Holding was held at Jetwing Colombo Seven. The event was graced by Sanjaya Bandara, the President of CA Sri Lanka and a number of other invitees. The implementation plan for JFS to become a billion-rupee corporation by the conclusion of the 2026–2027 fiscal year was unveiled at […]
The Government of Sri Lanka announced that the excise duty on all varieties of liquor, wine and beer will be increased by 20% as of midnight today (January 03).The post Sri Lanka increases Excise Duty on alcohol, cigarettes by 20% appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
The excise duty on liquor, including wine and beer, as well as cigarettes has been increased by 20 percent. State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said that the excise duty has been increased with effect from midnight today (03 January). Accordingly, the tax on special arrack (750ml) has been increased by Rs. 206, molasses, palmyrah, […]
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