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Sri Lanka yesterday paid back another $100 million of the $200 million it took from Bangladesh in a currency swap agreement two years ago, a top official of Bangladesh Bank said today (September 01).The post Sri Lanka returns another $100 million to Bangladesh appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka pays off $200 million loan from Bangladesh with $4.5 million interest (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka given more time to repay Bangladesh’s $200 Million loan (Category: Breaking News)
- After Bangladesh assisted Sri Lanka with $200 million, many countries made similar requests – PM... (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh hopeful Sri Lanka will repay debt of $200 Million by March 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
Rex Clementine at Pallekele There were doubts about how Sri Lanka’s depleted bowling attack will go about things in the Asia Cup, but the backup bowlers came up with a splendid performance in their opening encounter yesterday at Pallekele helping Sri Lanka to a seven wicket win over Bangladesh. Hometown boy Matheesha Pathirana was sensational […]
- Sri Lanka coast to 5-wkt. win over Bangladesh (Category: Sports)
- Theekshana, Pathum propel Sri Lanka to ICC World Cup 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Modern Ramsethu: An Unlikely Bridge appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- Connectivity Or Captivity? (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Economics & 13A Politics: Recipe For Unrest (Category: Breaking News)
- The Influence Of Sirima Bandaranaike & Ranil Wickremesinghe On The Foreign Policy Of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Calm Before The Storm! Aragalaya -’22 Has Rested Enough!!! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- IMF Is Not The Ultimate Arbiter, The People Are! (Category: Breaking News)
- Multiple Choice Or A Binary Option? (Category: Breaking News)
- The Aragalaya & The Wijeweera Legacy: How The Lankan Left Could Win (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP-NPP & Lankan Left Populism’s Lacunae & Lapses (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)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has asked all Members of Parliament to attend the sittings in the upcoming parliamentary week, Ada Derana learns.
By Austin Fernando President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s recent statements on devolution show that he has realised that the granting of Police Powers (PPs) to the Provincial Councils (PCs) is too sensitive an issue and wants to keep it on the back burner. He seems to think the 13th Amendment (13A) even minus PPs will grant him […]
- PAFFREL: Ranil offers to strengthen PCs, having postponed elections to them (Category: Breaking News)
- Police powers should be devolved to PCs - Vasudeva (Category: Breaking News)
- Karuna: Police Powers Cannot Be Given To PCs (Category: Breaking News)
- Campaign launched to push for abolition of PCs (Category: Breaking News)
Donald Trump's mug shot was released on Thursday evening after he was booked at an Atlanta jail on more than a dozen felony charges as part of a wide-ranging criminal case stemming from the former U.S. president's attempts to overturn his 2020 election defeat in Georgia.The post Donald Trump’s mug shot released after booking at Georgia jail on election charges appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri...
- Trump Surrenders (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump likely to be arrested and charged over hush money (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump Checks-Out Of His Job (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump Checks-Out Of His Job (Category: Breaking News)
Thursday 24th August, 2023 It must have gladdened the hearts of all Sri Lankans, who are undergoing untold suffering owing to corruption, waste and economic mismanagement, to hear that the law had eventually caught up with two foreign political leaders. Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was arrested and taken to jail, on Tuesday, upon […]
- SJB calls for sacking of SLC management (Category: Breaking News)
- SLC files complaint with Bribery Commission against ex-Sports Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt gazettes new anti-corruption bill after IMF deal (Category: Breaking News)
- Rooting crooks out of the game (Category: Breaking News)
Lyca Productions was launched in Sri Lanka at a star-studded event in the presence of Subaskaran Allirajah, British-Sri Lankan Tamil entrepreneur and founder and chairman of Lycamobile
- Australia holds talks with Sri Lanka’s indigenous community (Category: Breaking News)
- Probe over fire at Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry (Category: Breaking News)
- Pricing formula for water from December (Category: Breaking News)
- SLTDA offers temporary registration for homeowners in Kandy (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has finally started paying back the $200 million it took from Bangladesh in a currency swap agreement in August 2021, more than a year and a half later than the original agreed date. On August 17, Sri Lanka sent $50 million to Bangladesh, which is the first instalment of the payment, according to Md Mezbaul […]
- Bangladesh says Sri Lanka paid back another $100m (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh gives Sri Lanka more time to repay $200 million loan (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka pays off $200m loan from Bangladesh with $4.5m interest (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh gives Sri Lanka 6 more months to repay $200m loan (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has met with a group of representatives of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) earlier today (Aug. 18), Ada Derana learns.
[…]The post Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part III appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Axacerbation? – Part II (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part VI (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part V (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Cricketing Models In Australia appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- Cricket, Politics & Other Games (Category: Breaking News)
- Anti-Corruption, A Losing Battle? (Category: Breaking News)
- An Incident At Independence Square (Category: Breaking News)
During the question-and-answer session, Dr. Dushni Weerakoon questioned the sustainability of Sri Lanka’s non-aligned foreign policy, as it weakened the country’s position in trade negotiations. The expert assertion was certainly not restricted to trade negotiations. Having signed ACSA (Access and Cross Servicing-Agreement) with the US, in August 2017, it would be ridiculous to still talk […...
- Norway departs as Indo-Lanka relations enter a new phase (Category: Breaking News)
- Deferred China ship visit takes place amidst diplomatic row (Category: Breaking News)
- Indo-Lanka relations:Shared challenges and ‘Quad’ strategies (Category: Breaking News)
- House watchdog told of Army’s shameful failure to provide proper meals for troops (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)
[…]The post Vain Attempts To Bowl Imran Khan Out! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Pakistan’s May 9 & Aragalaya Anniversary In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Imran Khan’s supporters hold anti-Pakistan protest outside UN in Geneva (Category: Breaking News)
- Imran Khan: The Rising Star Over Battered Pakistan (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan’s Imran Khan: Playboy cricketer to PM? (Category: Business)
DIMO, a leading diversified conglomerate and the sole Authorized General Distributor for Mercedes-Benz in Sri Lanka has unveiled an exciting leap towards sustainable mobility with the introduction of the all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQ range to the local market. The all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQ Range offered by DIMO includes the impressive line-up of Mercedes-Benz EQA, EQB, EQE, EQE […]
- AG files revision application against Wasantha’s release (Category: Breaking News)
- Lawyer appears before TID on behalf of former AG Dappula (Category: Breaking News)
- Former AG files petition before Court of Appeal (Category: Breaking News)
- AG directs IGP to arrest MPs and others over mob attack (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Peace & Reconciliation Through The Hands Of Powerless, But Never With The Powerful appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Rise Of Ultranationalism & Elections, Tamil Nationalism & Resurrection Of LTTE Ideology In Sri L... (Category: Breaking News)
- The Fight For Women’s Empowerment In An Era Of Conflict & Multifaceted Crises (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Is Still In Deep Trouble, With Or Without Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- Singapore Elected A ‘Tharman’; For Sri Lanka, A ‘Kadirgamar’ Still A Wish! (Category: Breaking News)
A tragic bus accident in Türkiye has left at least 27 Sri Lankans injured, Ada Derana learns.
[…]The post How I Have Used Obeyesekere In My Teaching appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Sinhalese Society Through The Prism Of Religion: An Appreciation Of Gananath Obeyesekere’s Work ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Review Of The Väddas In Sri Lankan History & Society (Category: Breaking News)
- Book Review: Gananath Obeyesekere – Stories And Histories (Category: Breaking News)
- Gratiaen Trust Presents “Doubling Ourselves” – An Online Workshop On Translations (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan singing sensation Yohani has been featured at Times Square in New York. Her image was displayed at Times Square as part of the South Asian Heritage Month. “So proud to represent my Sri Lankan heritage and culture around the world! Thank you to @spotifylk for this amazing opportunity to share my music with […]
- Australia holds talks with Sri Lanka’s indigenous community (Category: Breaking News)
- SLTDA offers temporary registration for homeowners in Kandy (Category: Breaking News)
- Match fees of Sri Lanka Women’s cricket team increased (Category: Breaking News)
- Cuba and Sri Lanka examine bilateral ties (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunthilaka, who has been stranded in Australia for more than eight months, will be allowed to travel domestically after his bail conditions were eased on Tuesday (August 08).The post Danushka Gunathilaka’s bail conditions eased appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Trial of rape-accused Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka hit by delay (Category: Breaking News)
- Sexual assault case against cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka adjourned for evidence to be collated (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka allowed back on social media after court ruling (Category: Breaking News)
- Sexual assault trial against Danushka Gunathilaka hit by delay (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The Rooster Coop & Its Impact On Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- The Police & Aragalaya Activists In A Time Of Social Upheaval (Category: Breaking News)
- Beneath The Skin Deep Liberalism Lies Cancerous Caste Prejudices (Category: Breaking News)
- The Tamil Nadu Factor (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Connectivity Or Captivity? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- IMF Economics & 13A Politics: Recipe For Unrest (Category: Breaking News)
- Diaspora Tamils & 13A (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi-Wickremesinghe Tamil Drama (Category: Breaking News)
- Saffron Army & RW’s Political Calculations (Category: Breaking News)
Colombo Strikers are all set for their third match in the Lanka Premier League, where they will be facing Dambulla Aura at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The team from Colombo came out victorious in their last encounter against B-Love Kandy by 27 runs, owing to a strong all-round performance. Having lost their first match against […]
- Match fees of Sri Lanka Women’s cricket team increased (Category: Breaking News)
- Colombo strikers announce Simon Helmot as head coach for LPL 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Colombo Strikers unveil jersey for Lanka Premier League 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Pricing formula for water from December (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Hero Syndrome & Unlawful Acts: Politicians In The Fantasyland Of Omnipotence appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Don’t Shoot The Messenger: Commissions, An “Open Sesame” (Category: Breaking News)
- Fear Corrupts Politicians: Time To Repeal Custom-Made Laws (Category: Breaking News)
- Naked King & The Crumbling State: Seven Decades Of Fake Saviours (Category: Breaking News)
- Failed Economy: Bribery & Corruption To Maintain Power (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s all-party meet on return from India, purportedly to discuss power-devolution under 13-A ended up as anticipated. Different people were talking different things, and Wickremesinghe ended it all rather abruptly as he had done in the case of the pre-visit talks with Tamil MPs, on the very same subject. […]
- President calls for a fresh start to create a brighter future for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka gets tips on good governance from India (Category: Breaking News)
- Indo-Lanka FTA to be upgraded to ETCA (Category: Breaking News)
- President to hold talks with Japanese PM in Tokyo (Category: Breaking News)
In a momentous stride towards redefining travel experiences, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Sri Lanka’s leading hospitality chain and Mintpay, the Country’s first Buy Now Pay Later platform, proudly announce their strategic partnership. This collaboration establishes Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts as the first-ever hospitality chain to team up with Mintpay, creating a powerful synergy targete...
- Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts Embarks on Culinary Extravaganza with Gary Mehigan in Partnership with... (Category: Breaking News)
- Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts signs MoU with Vocational Training Authority (Category: Breaking News)
- Kamal Munasinghe recognised as Hospitality Sector Business Leader of the Year 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Stars to attend Mrs. India Inc Season 4 in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
A Sydney judge has questioned the “focused” media attention on Sri Lankan cricket star Danushka Gunathilaka as he prepares to face a trial over allegations he raped a woman after an international sports event. Danushka Gunathilaka appeared in Sydney Downing Centre District Court on Monday wearing a crisp white jacket and black pants as he […]
- Danushka Gunathilaka accused of raping woman in Sydney seeks no-jury trial (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka to stand trial for sexual assault (Category: Breaking News)
- Australian Police pushing for court order on Danushka Gunathilaka (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka leaves Sydney after being cleared of rape (Category: Breaking News)
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