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[…]The post Parliamentary Privilege Used To Undermine Independence Of The Judiciary appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Courts Would Be The Better Option For Undemocratic Actions To Be Contested (Category: Breaking News)
- Incubating, Again (Category: Breaking News)
- Set Up An Internal Regulatory System For Judges; Don’t Attack Them In Parliament: Lawyers Collec... (Category: Breaking News)
- Contempt Of Court: Hiragedarara Yawanna Hitiya Ekkenāwa Mama Raja Gedarata Yawwa (Category: Breaking News)
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 […]
- In terms of RTI Act House releases names of MPs who voted for new law (Category: Breaking News)
- All praise for Lanka’s saviours! (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez should explain why he scrapped time-tested exchange controls – NFF (Category: Breaking News)
- Impact of foreign-funded projects on Parliament’s standing as sole sovereign and supreme body (Category: Breaking News)
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 […]
- Cabinet okays making Asiri Port City Hospital (Pvt) Company strategic investment (Category: Breaking News)
- David Cameron to address Port City Colombo UAE Roadshow (Category: Breaking News)
- Asiri Port City Hospital (Pvt) Ltd recognized as a primary business of strategic importance (Category: Breaking News)
- Asiri Port City Hospital receives Cabinet approval (Category: Breaking News)
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.
- Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals top 400,000 mark in 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka recorded 143, 039 tourist arrivals in July, 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka recognized as one of top affordable vacation destinations (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka launched eVisa system for tourists from today (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part VI appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part IV (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part III (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part V (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity, & The IMF: A Solution Or A Worsening Of The Problem? (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The Economy & Politics: A Reality Check appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Economics Of Recovery & Politics Of Reconciliation (Category: Breaking News)
- RW’s Remote-Control Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF, ATA & RW’s Consolidation (Category: Breaking News)
- Why The Shock Over IMF’s Diagnostic Report? (Category: Breaking News)
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 […]
- Refreshing, Peaceful and Romantic (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘The Paths I’ve Travelled’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Sharmini of ‘Silk Wrap Fame’ (Category: Breaking News)
- CONCLUSION: MISSIONS OF A GLOBAL PROFESSOR : CONFESSIONS OF A GLOBAL GYPSY (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post India Is Over The Moon, Ranil Wants Sri Lankan Children Taught Hindi & Chinese appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Destination Delhi: Roving President’s Next Port Of Call (Category: Breaking News)
- Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft lands on the moon in ‘victory cry of a new India’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Neither North Nor South, Ranil At Home With The Global Right (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s Election Timetable & Sri Lanka’s Deadlock Elections (Category: Breaking News)
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 ...
- What’s next for India’s Chandrayaan-3 moon mission? (Category: Breaking News)
- India becomes fourth country to land on the moon (Category: Breaking News)
- Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft lands on the moon in ‘victory cry of a new India’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil writes to Modi congratulating him on moon landing (Category: Breaking News)
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...
- Ella Tourism Zone will be developed under a grand plan – President (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President emphasizes progress in tourism sector, ready to provide required facilities (Category: Breaking News)
- President reveals plans to elevate Arugam Bay into high-income tourist hub (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President visits Tangalle and Galle to assess revival of tourism in South Coast (Category: Breaking News)
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 […]
- Court blocks SJB from taking action against Harin, Manusha (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet approves visa-free entry for visitors from 7 countries (Category: Breaking News)
- Harin refuses to comment on “princess” Diana’s proposal (Category: Breaking News)
- Harin Fernando calls for a second “Aragalaya” (Category: Breaking News)
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.
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka issues order slashing interest rates on lending products (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Central Bank cuts statutory reserve ratio by 200 bps (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka maintains Policy Rates to support Economic Recovery (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates further against U.S. Dollar (Category: Breaking News)
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 […]
- Farmers’ fury (Category: Breaking News)
- Maneka Gandhi requests GoSL to drop ‘pro-butcher bill’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Water pollution has considerable negative impacts on economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Somawathi under water (Category: Breaking News)
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 […]
- Coca-Cola’s Christmas Spirit – Your Festive Sip Comes with Gifts! (Category: Breaking News)
- Coca-Cola appoints Kaushali Kusumapala as Country Director for Sri Lanka and Maldives (Category: Breaking News)
- Coca-Cola’s free tumbler with every 1.5L and 2L Coke or Sprite PET bottle (Category: Breaking News)
- Coca-Cola and the art of embracing local flavors: A journey through Sri Lankan cuisine (Category: Breaking News)
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 […...
- Outgoing BASL chief asks lawyers to continue struggle to safeguard rule of law, democracy, judic... (Category: Breaking News)
- BASL responds to referral of court order allegedly violating Parliament privileges to committee (Category: Breaking News)
- BASL: MPs exploiting privileges to intrude on matters sub judice (Category: Breaking News)
- Kaushalya Navaratne assumes duties as 27th BASL President (Category: Breaking News)
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.
- TOURIST ARRIVALS HAVE DOUBLED FROM JANUARY TO MAY. (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourist arrivals have doubled from January to May (Category: Breaking News)
- 101,362 tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka in the first 15 days of 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Travel Trend (Category: Business)
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 […]
- Sports Minister says LPL is illegal (Category: Breaking News)
- Overseas travel ban slapped on former Sri Lankan cricketer (Category: Breaking News)
- Former Sri Lankan cricketer Sachithra Senanayake granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
- Former Sri Lankan cricketer Sachithra Senanayake arrested (Category: Breaking News)
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.
- India continues to top number of visitors to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- President moots ‘Greater Yala’ concept to boost tourism (Category: Breaking News)
- Two million tourists and a revenue of US $ 06 billion expected in 2024 – Minister of State for T... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to target 5 million tourist arrivals a year (Category: Breaking News)
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 moots ‘Greater Yala’ concept to boost tourism (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to target 5 million tourist arrivals a year (Category: Breaking News)
- Singapore’s Prime Minister keen to deepen ties with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF MD and Ranil review progress on restructuring Sri Lanka’s debt (Category: Breaking News)
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 […]
- India continues to top number of visitors to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to target 5 million tourist arrivals a year (Category: Breaking News)
- Singapore’s Prime Minister keen to deepen ties with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF MD and Ranil review progress on restructuring Sri Lanka’s debt (Category: Breaking News)
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.
- Sri Lanka President visits Tangalle and Galle to assess revival of tourism in South Coast (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka expects to attract two million tourists in 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Ella Tourism Zone will be developed under a grand plan – President (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to accelerate initiative aimed at attracting 5 million tourists annually (Category: Breaking News)
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 […]
- Government land policy is fair- Keheliya (Category: Breaking News)
- Bond Auction (Category: Business)
- ‘SL will implement home-grown solution’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Market Flavour (Category: Business)
Wang Yi, Director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, (and Foreign Minister) said, on Wednesday, that China would help Sri Lanka effectively address the challenges of financial debt. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, said so during […]
- China says ready to play positive role in easing Sri Lanka s debt burden (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka confirms request for China to defer arrival of ship (Category: Breaking News)
- U.S. strongly pressured Colombo over Chinese vessel s planned visit- reports (Category: Breaking News)
- China reiterates calls on commercial, multilateral creditors to participate in SL debt restructu... (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is to target 5 million tourist arrivals every year on the directives issued by President Ranil Wickremesinghe. President Ranil Wickremesinghe urged officials to accelerate efforts towards the goal of attracting 5 million tourists every year to Sri Lanka, the President’s Media Unit said. The directives were issued during a meeting at the Presidential […]
- Singapore’s Prime Minister keen to deepen ties with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF MD and Ranil review progress on restructuring Sri Lanka’s debt (Category: Breaking News)
- India continues to top number of visitors to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Vatican gives Ranil thumbs-up for statement on reconciliation (Category: Breaking News)
Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, vowed that China will help Sri Lanka effectively address the challenges of financial debt on Wednesday.The post China to help Sri Lanka address challenges of financial debt – Foreign Minister appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- China to help Sri Lanka address challenges of financial debt - Foreign Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- China says ready to support Sri Lanka to overcome Economic Crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- China calls for joint efforts to ease Sri Lanka’s debt burden (Category: Breaking News)
- India commits to help Sri Lanka on debt in prospective IMF program (Category: Breaking News)
• A new program to solve the problems regarding the registration of traditional healers • Steps to amend the Ayurveda Act • Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Corporation is now a profitable company • Many programs to be launched by the Ayurveda department targeting the tourism industry- State Minister of Indigenous Medicine Sisira Jayakody
- The President underscores the criticality of financial discipline in nation-building (Category: Breaking News)
- President directs President’s Fund Secretary to clear applications backlog by December 31st (Category: Breaking News)
- I have fulfilled my obligation- Anticipate the IMF to fulfil its responsibility by the end of ... (Category: Breaking News)
- The Resolution to constitute the "National Council" will be presented in Parliament for approv... (Category: Breaking News)
India is hoping to strengthen trilateral cooperation with Japan and Sri Lanka, focusing on new avenues of collaboration while jointly working on debt restructuring for Colombo. Speaking at the India-Sri Lanka-Japan Trilateral Cooperation Event, co-hosted by NatStrat, VIF, Pathfinder, and CII, Puneet Agrawal in New Delhi, Joint Secretary of the Indian Ocean Region in the […]
- Sri Lanka, India Maldives to revive trilateral maritime security dialogue (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka, India Maldives to revive trilateral maritime security dialogue (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka, India Maldives to revive trilateral maritime security dialogue (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka, India Maldives to revive trilateral maritime security dialogue (Category: Breaking News)
Tuesday 15th August, 2023 The Professional Chef’s Association Sri Lanka (PCASL) made a fervent appeal over the weekend on behalf of everyone engaged in tourism. Pointing out that unfortunate instances abounded where foreign tourists faced exploitation at the hands of various persons, it stressed that the foreign guests helped boost the country’s economy and deserved […]
- Country attracts more than 800,000 tourists by 8 August (Category: Breaking News)
- 74,664 tourists arrive in Sri Lanka in first two weeks of Nov. (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bans transport of tourists by three wheeler taxis not licensed by Tourism Authority (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourist arrivals top 1.4 mn by third week of December (Category: Breaking News)
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