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State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe has assured that Sri Lanka will remain committed to the reforms required to return to a sustainable debt trajectory, addressing both internal and external imbalances.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the combined proposal presented by the Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms and the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the establishment of the Truth and Reconciliation Mechanism in Sri Lanka taking into account the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa.
Indian police have arrested 10 people and registered FIR (First Information Report) against some Sri Lankan nationals for alleged complicity with agents who sought to facilitate their travel to Canada via New Delhi airport by Âcheating Indian immigrationÂ.
The presidential trade union relations division will convene a special meeting with all trade union representatives and respective authorities on amending the labour law, Director General of Trade Unions to the President, Saman Ratnapriya says.
- At Odds (Category: Business)
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- What to expect when you go back to conferences and conventions - CNET (Category: Technology)
- What to expect when you go back to conferences and conventions - CNET (Category: Technology)
There are obvious signs that another crisis is being triggered in the country once again, especially at a crucial time when the country is on a path of recovery from a severe economic crisis that was acutely experienced in recent times, said the State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon.The post Sri Lanka Government to implement strict law enforcement against religious disharmony appear...
- Ban imposed on five organizations following Easter Sunday attacks, lifted (Category: Breaking News)
- Defence Secretary unveils ‘Crest Gem’ of Gangodawila Samadhi Vihara Stupa (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Defence Ministry responds to rumours circulating on social media (Category: Breaking News)
- TRCSL moved from Defence Ministry to Technology Ministry (Category: Breaking News)
Food security in Sri Lanka is improving across all provinces, according to the Crop and Food Security Assessment Mission (CFSAM) report jointly carried out in February'March 2023 by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the UN and the UN World Food Programme (WFP).
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[…]The post Parliamentary Support Required For Effective Recovery appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Speeding Up Recovery Requires Consistency (Category: Breaking News)
- Preparing The Ground For Early Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- The Courts Would Be The Better Option For Undemocratic Actions To Be Contested (Category: Breaking News)
- Change Flight From Stability With Stagnancy (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Aren’t Citizens Entitled To Propose & Enforce ‘System Changes’? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- A Bankrupt Country Craves For Urgent ‘System Changes’ (Category: Breaking News)
- New Mandates Before New Amendments (Category: Breaking News)
- System Changes Are Critical For Our General Election Process To Produce A Genuinely Democratic, ... (Category: Breaking News)
- An Open Letter To The President & The Judiciary (Category: Breaking News)
Chair of the Parliamentary Caucus for Children MP Rohini Kumari Wijerathna has said many social problems arise due to the exposure of child victims and the child suspects by the media and therefore immediate measures should be taken to end the practice. This was mentioned at the Parliamentary Caucus for Children which convened in Parliament […]
- Call for immediate steps to prevent media exposure of child victims and accused (Category: Breaking News)
- Immediate steps should be taken to prevent media exposure of child victims and accused - Chair o... (Category: Breaking News)
- Conditional permission for Thriposha products (Category: Breaking News)
- Immediate steps should be taken to prevent media exposure of child victims and accused – Parliam... (Category: Breaking News)
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday (29) approved a 350 million U.S. Dollar special policy-based loan to provide budget support to Sri Lanka for economic stabilisation, the ADB said in a press release. The Bank said that the programme is part of a broader package of financial assistance anchored by the International Monetary Fund’s […]
- ADB approves USD 100 million loan to support SMEs in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB chief commends Sri Lanka s efforts, pledges further support (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB approves USD 350 million loan for Sri Lanka s economic stabilization (Category: Breaking News)
- World Bank, ADB AIIB announce joint plan to help Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lankan rupee has shown a notable appreciation of 19.8 percent against the US dollar this year, from the period spanning up to 26 May 2023, according to Central Bank statistics The Sri Lankan rupee has also experienced significant appreciation against various currencies during this timeframe as well. The rupee appreciated 26.4 percent against […]
- Sri Lanka depreciates currency by 3% (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Sri Lanka rupee gains on bank, exporter dollar sales (Category: Breaking News)
- Rupee weakens against USD (Category: Breaking News)
- Stocks slide 4%, rupee hits record low (Category: Breaking News)
By AJA Abeynayake The Attorney General yesterday informed the Court of Appeal that the Chinese national apprehended by the Immigration and Emigration Department, while trying to enter Sri Lanka, with two passports, was a suspect wanted in China with a pending arrest warrant over a drug charge. Additional Solicitor General Janaka Bandara, appearing for the […]
- EC files motion in SC explaining why it cannot conduct scheduled polls (Category: Breaking News)
- Appeals Court quashes summons issued on President over Lalith-Kugan case (Category: Breaking News)
- Appeals Court quashes summons issued on President over Lalith-Kugan case (Category: Breaking News)
- Appeals Court quashes summons issued on President over Lalith-Kugan case (Category: Breaking News)
The Judicial Service Association of Sri Lanka (JSA) has opposed the proposition to appoint Deputy Secretary General of Parliament, Tikiri Jayathilaka, and another officer of the Attorney General’s Department, to the High Court. Issuing a statement, the JSA has expressed discontent over the proposal made by President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The JSA pointed out that the […]
- Transfers for 54 judges and magistrates (Category: Breaking News)
- Opposition: Judge’s resignation has tarnished Lanka’s image (Category: Breaking News)
- LfD demands Government to respect the Judiciary (Category: Breaking News)
- AG’s Dept. officers take exception to JSA objections to one of them being appointed to High Court (Category: Breaking News)
On an appeal made by the Government of Sri Lanka to Myanmar, six Sri Lankans, who were victims of human trafficking have been repatriated to Colombo, the Foreign Ministry said. The Sri Lankans were stranded in Myanmar and were rescued by the Myanmar authorities and handed over to the Sri Lanka Embassy in Yangon for […]
- Myanmar troops rescue eight Lankans from Cyber Criminal Area (Category: Breaking News)
- Myanmar donates 1,000 tons of rice to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign Ministry assures efforts underway to repatriate Sri Lankans trafficked to Myanmar (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt help sought to rescue 14 Lankans stranded in Myanmar (Category: Breaking News)
Diversified Sri Lankan conglomerate Sunshine Holdings (CSE: SUN) recorded resilient revenue growth in a challenging macroeconomic environment, reporting notable top-line growth during the year ended 31 March 2023. Group’s Healthcare and Consumer sectors led growth while healthcare segment remained the major contributor to total Group revenue in FY23. Sunshine recorded a consolidated Group revenue ...
- Strong sector performances propel Sunshine Holdings’ earnings by 44.2% to Rs. 5.5 bn (Category: Breaking News)
- Sunshine Holdings reports outstanding performance in 1Q 2012/13 (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka’s Sunshine Holdings net up 85-pct in June (Category: Breaking News)
- Softlogic’s FY2011 pre-tax profit tops Rs. 1 b mark (Category: Business)
The ICCPR is being used as a tool to restrict freedom of expression in Sri Lanka, Amnesty International said. “Amnesty International is concerned by the arrest of comedian Nathasha Edirisooriya. The right to freedom of expression applies to information and ideas of all kinds including those that may be deeply offensive. Sri Lankan authorities must […]
- Proposed Online Safety Bill in Sri Lanka seen as assault on freedom of expression (Category: Breaking News)
- ICCPR Act weaponized against freedom of expression in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- AirAsia to resume Bangkok to Colombo flights (Category: Breaking News)
- Biden urged to raise objections to Sri Lanka’s draft Anti-Terrorism Act (Category: Breaking News)
Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sun Weidong, will lead a Foreign Ministry delegation to Sri Lanka from 29 May to 01 June 2023, to co-chair the 12th round of Diplomatic Consultations between the two countries with the Secretary, Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka Aruni Wijewardane. The discussions are expected to enable the two countries […]
- Cabinet gives nod to establish investment zones in North (Category: Breaking News)
- Central mechanism to be established to streamline requests for assistance (Category: Breaking News)
- India and Sri Lanka review current status of relations (Category: Breaking News)
- Nepal’s FM to attend Sri Lanka’s Independence Day celebrations (Category: Breaking News)
Amid the uncertainty over the venue, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has expressed interest to host the Asia Cup 2023 and said it is prepared to host the championship if Asian Cricket Council (ACC) decide to allot the tournament to the island nation.
Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People s Republic of China Sun Weidong will lead a Foreign Ministry delegation to Sri Lanka from 29 May to 01 June 2023, to co-chair the 12th round of Diplomatic Consultations between the two countries with Secretary, Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka Aruni Wijewardane.
- Outpost Colleges (Category: Business)
- Deadlocked Paradise (Category: Business)
- Brazil and Sri Lanka aim to expand ties - Patriota (Category: Breaking News)
- New British High Commissioner for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Following representations made by the Government of Sri Lanka to Myanmar authorities, six Sri Lankans, who were victims of human trafficking and stranded in Myanmar have been rescued by the Myanmar authorities and handed over to the Sri Lanka Embassy in Yangon for repatriation to Sri Lanka.
- Sri Lanka needs to change says diplomat (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka needs to change - Dayan (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka needs to change - Dayan (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka could learn from Myanmar: Dayan Jathilleka (Category: Breaking News)
Chair of the Parliamentary Caucus for Children Rohini Kumari Wijerathna emphasized that many social problems have arisen due to the exposure of child victims and the child accused, through the media and therefore immediate measures should be taken to prevent it. The Ministry of Women, Child Affairs and Social Empowerment and its affiliates such as […]
- Suspect, 37, arrested on child porn charges southeast of Tucson (Category: USA, Arizona)
- Sri Lanka records highest number of child abuse cases last year (Category: Breaking News)
- Muirhead porn charge remand (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Child abuse raise by 5% in SriLanka (Category: Breaking News)
Officials of the Immigration and Emigration Department who participated at the Sectoral Oversight Committee on International Relations chaired by Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa stated that Sri Lankans living abroad will be able to apply for a new passport or renew their passport online with effect from June 1st.
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Sri Lankans living abroad will be able to apply for a new passport or can renew their passport with effect from June 01, 2023. This was stated at a meeting of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on International Relations.
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe presented a momentous proclamation to the Mahavihara Vamsika Shyamopali Maha Nikaya Asgiri Vihara Senior Karaka Sangha Sabhika, Most Venerable Urulewatte Sri Dhammarakkhitha Thera, designating the historic Mahiyangana sacred site as an officially recognized place of worship.
The transportation and logistics arm of the Hayleys Group, Advantis, announced a groundbreaking partnership with India’s top cruise line, Cordelia Cruises to usher in a new wave of inbound luxury tourists to Sri Lanka. Leveraging their newly forged partnership, Advantis – Travel and Aviation will serve as the General Sales Agent, while Advantis Group subsidiary, […]
- L’Austral cruises in (Category: Business)
- Indian cruise ship to launch operations to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Hambantota’s once ‘white elephant’ to have 13 cruise ships (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to be promoted as a market for Chinese cruise ships (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy How come a ‘poor’ in Asia is also among the ‘miserable’ in the world? But it is possible, as two economic surveys of nations have shown, coming as they do almost simultaneously. A certain Hanke’s Annual Misery Index (HAMI) 2022 has ranked Sri Lanka as the 11th […]
- Pulling out the woollens when it is winter elsewhere, still (Category: Breaking News)
- Paris Club proposes 10-year moratorium for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Türkiye says tensions between great power rivalries affected Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- India surpasses China as largest lender for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankans living overseas can apply for a new passport or renew their passport online from 01 June, the Parliament Sectoral Oversight Committee on International Relations was told. Officials of the Immigration and Emigration Department said this during the sectoral oversight committee on international relations held under the chairmanship MP Namal Rajapaksa. Officials pointed out […]
- Sri Lanka to have its first nuclear power plant with Russian assistance (Category: Breaking News)
- IAEA studying plans to build nuclear power plant in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- COPE proposes special Select Committee to probe economic crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s assistance sought for upcountry (Category: Breaking News)
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a $350 million special policy-based loan to provide budget support to Sri Lanka for economic stabilization.The post ADB approves $350 Million for Sri Lanka economic stabilization programme appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Live Updates - Sri Lanka News.
- ADB approves USD 350 million loan for Sri Lanka s economic stabilization (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB approves $200 Million to sustain economic stabilization efforts in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB approves $100 million loan to support SMEs in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Asian Development Bank vows more help for crisis-hit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Food security in Sri Lanka is improving across all provinces, according to the Crop and Food Security Assessment Mission (CFSAM) report jointly carried out in February/March 2023 by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).The post Food insecurity improved in Sri Lanka but prevails within specific regions – FAO and WF...
- Food insecurity improves in Sri Lanka but prevails within specific regions- report (Category: Breaking News)
- 17% of Sri Lanka s population in moderate acute food insecurity  report (Category: Breaking News)
- Food insecurity improved in Sri Lanka but prevails within specific regions  FAO and WFP (Category: Breaking News)
- Food security in Sri Lanka improving across all provinces (Category: Breaking News)
The Attorney General (AG) today (29) informed the Court of Appeal that the Chinese national who was apprehended by the Immigration and Emigration Department in an attempt to enter Sri Lanka with two passports is a suspect wanted in China with a pending arrest warrant over a drug charge.
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