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John Keells CG Auto (Pvt) Ltd (JKCG Auto), the joint venture between John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH), Sri Lanka’s largest conglomerate listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange and CG Global headquartered in Dubai, partnered with the Asia Exhibition & Convention (Pvt) Ltd. to announce BYD as the Title Sponsor for the highly anticipated EV Motor […]
Sri Lanka and China discussed debt restructuring during diplomatic consultations held in in Beijing. Both countries concluded the 13th Round of Diplomatic consultations in Beijing. The consultations were led by Secretary, Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, Aruni Wijewardane and Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Sun Weidong. The two sides […]
The Sri Lanka Navy detained an Indian trawler and arrested 4 Indian fishermen off the Delft Island, in Jaffna. The Navy said it continues to conduct regular patrols and operations in Sri Lankan waters to curb illegal fishing practices of foreign fishing trawlers, taking into account the impact of those practices on the livelihood of […]
The Planters Association of Ceylon has called for a meeting with all concerned stakeholders to discuss the wage issue. Issuing a statement, the Planters Association of Ceylon said that such a dialogue is crucial for reaching a solution that ensures the prosperity of the tea industry and the well-being of its workers. The association has […]
Secretary to the Ministry of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms, M. N. Ranasinghe, stated that the period from 2022 to 2024 will be historically significant for the highest number of law reforms in Sri Lanka. He highlighted that since 2022, 59 legal reforms have been passed in Parliament, with an additional 07 drafts and […]
by Neville ladduwahetty Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Himalee Subhashini Arunatilaka, in her statement to the HR Council stated that Sri Lanka has “consistently rejected Resolutions 46/1 and 51/1”, because Sri Lanka is “in fundamental disagreement with its unacceptable content in particular the so-called evidence gathering mechanism, the establishment ...
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy hospital ship, “Peace Ark” set sail from a military port in Zhoushan in east China’s Zhejiang Province on Sunday morning for Mission Harmony-2024 to visit three countries, including Sri Lanka. Chinese media reports said that this is the 10th Mission Harmony for “Peace Ark” since its commissioning in 2008. The […]
Sri Lanka s economy showed significant growth more than anticipated in the first quarter, marking a strong recovery from a severe foreign exchange crisis.
[…]The post Road To Bankruptcy: The Role Of Foreign Currency Flows & Economic Vulnerabilities In Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
Former Speaker and the National Movement of Social Justice (NMSJ) Chairperson Karu Jayasuriya, yesterday stressed the critical importance of effectively utilising the third tranche of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout package. Jayasuriya has, in a media statement, said steps must be taken to ensure proper use of the funds. The IMF released the third […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday said that a pre-feasibility study for a land connection between Sri Lanka and India has been completed, and a full feasibility study will be conducted in the near future, the President’s Media Division said. The President stated so when he met with Most Rev. Dr. Fidelis Lionel Emmanuel Fernando, the Bishop […]
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By N Sathiya Moorthy First, Team Ranil had claimed that the incumbent would be a ‘national candidate’ in the presidential polls due by mid-October. Since then, President Ranil Wickremesinghe himself has declared that the polls will decide the country’s success or failure. According to him, if the people are satisfied with his government’s policies and programmes […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Mannar Bishop. Most Rev. Dr. Fidelis Lionel Emmanuel Fernando, discussed concerns over proposed renewable energy projects. The discussion took place at the Mannar Bishops House, Sunday. The Bishop of Mannar commended President Ranil Wickremesinghe for his economic reform efforts aimed at rescuing the country from its financial crisis. During their meeting, [̷...
President Ranil Wickremesinghe met with Most Rev. Dr. Fidelis Lionel Emmanuel Fernando, the Bishop of Mannar, Diocese of Mannar at the Mannar Bishops House today (16). Key topics discussed included the development of Point Pedro and Mullaitivu as renewable energy hubs. Emphasis was placed on ensuring that these development activities are carried out in an […]
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by Amal JAYASINGHE (AFP) When Sri Lanka’s economy crashed in 2022, people sought work abroad wherever they could find it — including ex-soldiers who joined forces fighting in Ukraine after Russia’s invasion. Now the veterans — some of whom swapped their life savings for what they thought would be lucrative, non-combat jobs — are desperate […]
Washington (District of Columbia, United States) The International Monetary Fund released $336 million as part of a bailout loan instalment for Sri Lanka despite delays in the crucial restructuring of its foreign debt, including to China, the Washington-based lender said Wednesday. The South Asian nation was starting to recover, but the economy was “still vulnerable and the path […]
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is likely to visit Sri Lanka on June 20, Foreign Ministry sources in India said. Sri Lanka was anticipating a visit by Jaishankar and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi too was expected to visit the island nation at a later date, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry told reporters. Sabry said the […]
A high level delegation headed by the State Minister of Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya is scheduled to visit Russia to arrange for the repatriation of Sri Lankan ex-military personnel deployed in Russia for military purposes and the related discussions will be held on June 26 and 27, said Minister of Foreign Affairs, President’s Counsel Ali Sabry.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Dr. S. Jaishankar, India's External Affairs Minister, will arrive in Sri Lanka for an official visit on June 20, 2024.The post Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar to Visit Sri Lanka on June 20, 2024 appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
The draft constitution prepared by the Judge Chitrasiri Committee for the Sri Lanka Cricket Board was presented to Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat today (June 15).The post Draft constitution for Sri Lanka Cricket board presented to President appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
A high level delegation headed by the State Minister of Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya is scheduled to visit Russia to arrange for the repatriation of Sri Lankan ex-military personnel deployed in Russia for military purposes and the related discussions will be held on June 26 and 27.
Key recommendations included enhancing administration, training, and player well-being across national men’s and women’s teams. The restructuring of the Sri Lanka Cricket Institute’s composition and structure is also being prioritized. The draft constitution, prepared by the Judge Chitrasiri Committee for the Sri Lanka Cricket Board, was presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the President...
The draft constitution, prepared by the Judge Chitrasiri Committee for the Sri Lanka Cricket Board, was presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat. The draft was handed over to President Ranil Wickremesinghe by the Committee Chairman, retired Supreme Court Judge K.T. Chitrasiri, accompanied by other committee members. To address the challenges faced by […]
The External Affairs Minister of India Dr. S. Jaishankar will arrive in Sri Lanka on an official visit on June 20, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
A high level delegation headed by the State Minister of Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya is scheduled to visit Russia to arrange for the repatriation of Sri Lankan ex-military personnel deployed in Russia for military purposes and the related discussions will be held on June 26 and 27, said Minister of Foreign Affairs, President’s Counsel Ali […]
Chair of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on National Security retired Vice Admiral Sarath Weerasekera has said an external mechanism is in place to prepare the ground for a war crimes probe against the Sri Lankan military and those who provided political leadership for the country’s war on terror. Addressing the last SOC held in the Parliamentary complex, […]
Saturday 15th June, 2024 The Sri Lanka police are known for their efficiency, which is unfortunately selective in most cases. They swing into action and make arrests in double quick time when lawbreakers happen to be ordinary people. They even act on social media videos—and rightly so—in arresting suspects. A few weeks ago, they swooped […]
Arrangements are being made by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages of the Sabaragumawa University to hold its second International Conference on Social Sciences and Languages (ICSSL) on the 18th and 19th of December 2024. A press release said that the conference will feature a wide range of presentations on multidisciplinary research activities in the fields of social sciences […]