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[…]The post Brahmins Demand A Debate On Debt appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Cockiness; What Price? (Category: Breaking News)
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- A Painted Ship In A Painted Ocean (Category: Breaking News)
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[…]The post Will AKD Make The Cut? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Modi’s Wolf Worrier Diplomacy Opens A Window For China In South Asia (Category: Breaking News)
- May Day Politics: A Pregame To Presidential Election (Category: Breaking News)
- Conspiracy There Was, In Enthroning Gota; Not In Dethroning Him! (Category: Breaking News)
- Abolishing The Presidency – Two Cunning Foxes Plan The Unexpected! (Category: Breaking News)
President Joe Biden has appointed Dr. Patrick Mendis—a Sri Lanka-born American diplomat—as an advisor to the prestigious U.S. National Security Education Board (NSEB), according to a press release by the White House. The 14-member National Security Education Board consists of eight Cabinet secretaries including defence, education, energy, homeland security, state, and the director of National [...
- Rendezvous with Patrick and Diplomacy (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan-born professor appointed to U.S. National Security Education Board (Category: Breaking News)
- Secretary Clinton appoints Professor Mendis to US National Commission for UNESCO (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka Plays Geopolitical Games with China, India, and the United States (Category: Breaking News)
Minister of Transport, Highways and Mass Media, Dr. Bandula Gunawardena, has stressed that any alteration, even as small as one-tenth, to the on-going government program spearheaded by President Ranil Wickremesinghe could pose a significant threat to the stability of the country once more. Despite numerous reports indicating an increase in poverty among the country’s most vulnerable, the minister ...
- The economic crisis can only be solved through the implementation of a comprehensive, long-term ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to strengthen the poverty alleviation program, extend benefits to more families (Category: Breaking News)
- Targets for 2024 are 2.2million tourists and US$ 4billion in revenue – Minister of Tourism (Category: Breaking News)
- .Economic growth rate to be increased to 8 percent (Category: Breaking News)
Money, exchange rates, and money printing are crucial components of a nation’s monetary policy framework, wielding significant influence over economic and financial stability. This intricate relationship between these fundamental factors directly affects financial and economic dynamics. I am going to examine the nexus between these factors, clarifying their roles in the financial system and ...
- Inflation – Public Enemy Number One (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank expects economy to contract in second half of 2022 as well (Category: Breaking News)
- Steve Hanke on currency boards and flawed pegs amid Sri Lanka meltdown (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka policy rate unchanged as market rates rise, money printing warnings (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Conundrum Of Elections & IMF Programme appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Nettles Needing To Be Grasped By Future Leaders Of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Regular Elections Are The Foundation Of Democratic Society (Category: Breaking News)
- Legitimacy Deficit Haunts Government (Category: Breaking News)
- Choice Of Elections Or Abolition Of Presidency (Category: Breaking News)
India is to ask Sri Lanka to allow Indian fishermen to fish near Katchatheevu, India’s External Affair Minister S Jaishankar said. Amid disclosures through RTI that India did not try hard enough to keep Katchatheevu, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the Indian Government will open negotiations with Sri Lanka over the implementation of the […]
- India notes increase in investments in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka says ‘no ground’ for Indian request to return Katchatheevu (Category: Breaking News)
- Former Indian Finance Minister defends decision to give Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Hundreds of Indians attend Katchatheevu festival (Category: Breaking News)
By Jehan Perera Tracing history and going back to the colonial era, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said that despite the adverse impact of world wars and internal conflicts, Sri Lanka has steadfastly upheld its democratic value of ensuring the functioning of both the government and the opposition without interruption. The president was addressing members of […]
- Uncertainty over impending elections could risk Lanka’s economic recovery: ADB (Category: Breaking News)
- SL hopes for productive talks at IMF WB spring meetings (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil likely to go for presidential poll first – sources (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF working with a government without a mandate – Handunnetti (Category: Breaking News)
Somalia is keen to explore opportunities for partnerships with Sri Lanka, the President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said. Sri Lanka has identified potential areas of cooperation with Somalia as it lies on the crossroads of international maritime and global sea trade, providing easy access to markets in Africa, the Middle East and Europe. This […]
- Ethiopia wants to strengthen bilateral relations with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Kazakhstan invites Sri Lankan President to undertake an official visit (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka and Estonia successfully conclude inaugural bilateral political consultations (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka looks to enhance ties with Russia (Category: Breaking News)
The Government of Sri Lanka donated USD 01 million to assist children impacted by the conflicts in the Gaza Strip. The donation was formally transferred to the Government of Palestine through the United Nations’ official channel, overseen by President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat, Monday. President Ranil Wickremesinghe personally presented the donation cheque to [R...
- Church puts faith in God to ensure justice over Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- President visits residence of Sanath Nishantha (Category: Breaking News)
- Protest staged in parts of Sri Lanka on Independence Day (Category: Breaking News)
- Thai Airways resumes daily flights to Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
Former Indian Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Monday defended the agreement to give away the Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka. He said this agreement was arrived at in 1974 and 1976 after long negotiations. “PM Modi is referring to a recent RTI reply, he should refer to the RTI reply of January 27, 2015, when […]
- India to ask Sri Lanka to allow fishing near Katchatheevu (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka says ‘no ground’ for Indian request to return Katchatheevu (Category: Breaking News)
- Congress warns BJP putting Tamils in Sri Lanka at risk (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi lashes out at Congress for giving away Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
MP Namal Rajapaksa, the newly appointed National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and Member of Parliament for the Hambantota District, stated that former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa refrained from using guns to suppress the struggle, despite having a mandate of 6.9 million voters.The post Gotabaya did not suppress Aragalaya as he did not want the State to fall – Namal ap...
- Young MPs visit Vanni to expedite development (Category: Breaking News)
- Group which is a strength to President must be elected to parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Belonging to political family not enough to ensure success - Namal (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahinda Rajapaksa to form new alliance (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) parliamentarian Kavinda Jayawardena yesterday (31) said that the ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) should accept the responsibility for creating conditions for public protests that led to the overthrowing of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. The Gampaha District MP was responding to Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena’s declaration that powerfu...
- Speaker says he didn’t allege foreign hand in Aragalaya uprising (Category: Breaking News)
- MP Ajith Rajapakse elected new Deputy Speaker of Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP MP Herath quits PSC appointed to probe causes of bankruptcy (Category: Breaking News)
- No confidence against Keheliya defeated 113 – 73 with 38 MPs absent (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Rise Of Ultranationalism & Elections, Tamil Nationalism & Resurrection Of LTTE Ideology In Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Tamil Nadu Factor (Category: Breaking News)
- Books & Elections: President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s Claim Of Foreign Conspiracy (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi’s Wolf Worrier Diplomacy Opens A Window For China In South Asia (Category: Breaking News)
- Sinhala Buddhist Nationalism & Women In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Electing A President: Three Against One In The US & Three Against Three In Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- A Democracy Like No Other: Learning From Trump (Category: Breaking News)
- A Democracy Like No Other: Learning From Trump (Category: Breaking News)
- A Democracy Like No Other: Learning From Trump (Category: Breaking News)
- A Democracy Like No Other: Learning From Trump (Category: Breaking News)
China has said it would continue to support Sri Lanka, as the crisis-hit island nation’s prime minister on Saturday wrapped up a visit to Beijing to try to finalise a debt restructuring deal.The post China reaffirms financial support for Sri Lanka appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- 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)
- China continuously encouraged IMF to support Sri Lanka – Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- China welcomes Sri Lankan foreign minister’s remarks on ‘Chinese debt trap’ (Category: Breaking News)
In a historic move, the Executive Board of UNESCO adopted a proposal by Sri Lanka a Decision to commemorate the International Day of Vesak at UNESCO. The Sri Lankan Embassy in Paris said that in a historic move, the Executive Board of UNESCO at its 219th Session adopted by acclamation a Decision to commemorate the […]
- Thailand explores opportunities at Hambantota Port (Category: Breaking News)
- Legends trophy to kick off with a clash between Yuvraj and Harbhajan in Kandy (Category: Breaking News)
- US and Sri Lanka discuss agriculture modernization efforts (Category: Breaking News)
- Covid vaccination card not mandatory on arrival in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has called for proposals from dealer managers to support its restructuring of some $12 billion of international bonds, the Finance Ministry said on Thursday, in a fresh sign that the island nation is closing in on finalizing its debt rework.The post Sri Lanka calls for debt-restructuring proposals from dealer managers appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Sto...
- Sri Lanka calls for debt-restructuring proposals from dealer managers (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Government hoping to restructure $17 billion foreign debts along with local debts (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka calls for debt-restructuring proposals from dealer managers (Category: Breaking News)
- Global investors and Sri Lanka officials set for second round of Bond Restructuring talks (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has called for proposals from dealer managers to support its restructuring of some $12 billion of international bonds, the Finance Ministry said on Thursday, in a fresh sign that the island nation is closing in on finalizing its debt rework. Sri Lanka defaulted on its foreign debt in May 2022 as the economy […]
- Sri Lanka bondholders’ proposal met with Government pushback (Category: Breaking News)
- Bondholders and Sri Lanka fail to agree on restructuring terms (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka could benefit from debt-for-nature swap (Category: Breaking News)
- JICA will not fund projects in Sri Lanka until debt restructured (Category: Breaking News)
At least five Sri Lankans have reportedly been killed so far while fighting in the Ukraine-Russia war, according to Al Jazeera. In the latest incident, Nipuna Silva, a Sri Lankan soldier who quit his army position to fight for Russia in Ukraine due to better pay, is believed to have been killed on the front line.The post Sri Lankan soldier Nipuna Silva among latest victims in Ukraine-Russia confli...
- Lankan mercenaries fighting on both sides of Russia-Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Indians recruiting Lanka’s ex-servicemen for Russia-Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to repatriate nationals trafficked into Russia-Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
- Russia accuses “powerful country”of double standards on Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan businesses must look beyond the surface to design Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategies that consider broader complexities, if they are to achieve tangible and transformative business results and greater social harmony, says a new landmark report that provides recommendations for businesses to harness the potential of DEI. The new report “Unlocking the […]
- Financial access widens for Bangladesh's poor (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka: Casinos to go ahead (Category: Breaking News)
- Stigma hinders HIV reporting in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Workplace violence, harassment costs Sri Lankan businesses millions: IFC Study (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved increasing the minimum wage by 40%, a top official said on Tuesday, to support workers struggling with living costs as the economy slowly shakes off its worst financial crisis in decades, helped by an IMF bailout. Sri Lanka’s economy collapsed in early 2022 after its foreign exchange reserves dwindled to […]
- Cricketer Lahiru Thirimanna injured in accident (Category: Breaking News)
- Accomplished equestrian Mathilda Karlsson (Category: Breaking News)
- Major fire in Colombo building (Category: Breaking News)
- Students protest after boy dies following Thirukkovil marathon (Category: Breaking News)
7Prof. Nalin de Silva, in his latest article, shared on social media, underscored the need to thoroughly examine what he called grave disclosure made by Speaker Abeywardena, pertaining to Western and Indian role in ousting President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Sri Lanka’s former Ambassador to Myanmar, during Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s Presidency, explained how those who manipulated the crisis […]
- National elections: Ex-military factor (Category: Breaking News)
- Ex-SLAF officer sheds light on developments leading to Aragalaya (Category: Breaking News)
- Ex-COPE chief denies he was behind prorogation of Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Acting Canadian HC summoned over sanctions on ex-Presidents, others (Category: Breaking News)
Tuesday 26th March, 2024 Former President Maithripala Sirisena, who declared last Friday that he was aware of the identity of the mastermind behind the Easter Sunday terror attacks, made a statement to the CID yesterday. His political opponents are baying for his blood; among them are those who were in the Yahapalana government at the […]
- Maithripala returns to PCoI on Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala returns to PCoI on Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala arrives at PCoI on Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala returns to PCoI on Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena arrived in Beijing on Monday for a six-day official visit to China at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang. According to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Friday, Chinese leaders will have in-depth exchange of views with Gunawardena on continuing China-Sri Lanka traditional friendship, deepening political mutual trust, […]
- Chinese President wants to advance relationship with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet approves visa-free entry for visitors from 7 countries (Category: Breaking News)
- China assures continuous support to Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring process (Category: Breaking News)
- Accomplished equestrian Mathilda Karlsson (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasizes the necessity of a new economic reform program for the country’s economic recovery.The post Sri Lanka President stresses vitality of new Economic reforms for country’s recovery appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- “My concern was the nation’s future” – President (Category: Breaking News)
- 2100 new Grama Niladhari officials appointed (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says Let 2048 be the year of development for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President Ranil delivers Government’s policy statement in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe participating in a friendly discussion organized by the ‘United Youth Union’ on the theme ‘Future of our Youth’ in Polonnaruwa on Saturday (23), stressed the necessity of a new economic reform program for the country’s economic recovery. He requested for collective support from all citizens to prevent the next generation from inheriting […]
- Sri Lanka President stresses vitality of new Economic reforms for country’s recovery (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposed laws set to introduce structural changes, will be presented to Parliament in May – Pres... (Category: Breaking News)
- The Government’s objective is to develop Sri Lanka as a thriving nation by 2048 – President (Category: Breaking News)
- “We may contest elections separately but let us collaborate in nation-building endeavors” – Pres... (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Gaza In End Times appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Cauldrons We Make (Category: Breaking News)
- Nakba II & Arab Spring II: Looming Possibilities From Gaza Inferno (Category: Breaking News)
- Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? (Category: Breaking News)
- Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinian... (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Economic Realities & Political Promises appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- IMF’s Prescription: Panacea Or Palliative? (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF, ATA & RW’s Consolidation (Category: Breaking News)
- A führer In The Making (Category: Breaking News)
- Restructuring The Economy: A Stock Take (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka strongly condemned the dastardly terrorist attack which occurred at the Crocus City shopping center in Moscow, Russia causing tragic loss of civilian lives and injury. The Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry said that such cowardly acts of violence against civilians are abhorrent and have no place in civilized society. The Government and the people […]
- Another 21 Indian fishermen arrested in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Navy detains 32 Indian fishermen (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Sri Lankans on vessel attacked by rebels in the gulf sea rescued (Category: Breaking News)
- Fears over crisis mount as GR, MR stay put (Category: Breaking News)
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