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The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser Namal Rajapaksa had talks on a wide range of matters including on issues affecting youth. Chung posted on X saying the meeting was part of US outreach across the range of Sri Lankan parties. “..met with @RajapaksaNamal in his […]
- Samitha Dulan breaks world record in Men’s F-44 javelin throw (Category: Breaking News)
- China to help conclude debt restructuring process in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- US and Sri Lanka’s Election Commission discuss importance of free and fair polls (Category: Breaking News)
- Fourteen Sri Lankan fishermen arrested by Indian Navy (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka voted in support of a crucial UN resolution which upgrades Palestine’s rights at the world body as an Observer State. The UN General Assembly convened in New York on Friday for an emergency special session on the Gaza crisis. The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly passed the resolution which upgrades Palestine’s rights at the […]
- UN hopes for peaceful recovery from current crisis in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka again abstains from voting on resolution against Russia (Category: Breaking News)
- Int’l Day of UN Peacekeepers: Jaishankar remembers those who made supreme sacrifice in cause of ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil meets Wigneswaran for talks in Jaffna (Category: Breaking News)
By Easwaran Rutnam The US nominee to Sri Lanka Elizabeth K. Horst says she is committed to do more to counter Chinese investments in the country. Responding to a question posed to her by the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Horst said that the US has an alternative and better model to offer Sri Lanka. […]
- Iraq wants to enhance bilateral, political relations with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Indonesia to strengthen ties with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- China to help conclude debt restructuring process in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to further strengthen presence in China (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Aragalaya Effect Vs IMF Effect appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- RW, IMF & The Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Homework For NPP (Category: Breaking News)
- Restructuring The Economy: A Stock Take (Category: Breaking News)
- Politics Behind Economic Recovery (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe told Parliament yesterday, making a statement, that he had assumed leadership of the country without any conditions, despite being a sole Member of Parliament from his party. The President said he expected to conclude all negotiations with external creditors by the middle of this year, and that the ultimate goal of debt restructuring […]
- No final decision on domestic debt restructuring : Bandula debt (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez reiterates need to go ahead with local debt restructuring (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP moves SC to prevent possible losses to EPF, ETF (Category: Breaking News)
- President now expects IMF bailout next month (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Ignoring The Whale, While Hooking The Sprat appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Just Rewards For Hard Work (Category: Breaking News)
- On Overlooking The Obvious (Category: Breaking News)
- Improvising To Overcome Tragedy (Category: Breaking News)
- Aiyo Sirisena! Cut Out The Bluff! (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Unraveling The Root Causes Of Sri Lanka’s Foreign Currency Crisis appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity, & The IMF: A Solution Or A Worsening Of The Problem? (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? (Category: Breaking News)
- From Socialism To Success: Sweden’s Economic Evolution (Category: Breaking News)
- Budget 2023: A Depth Or Dearth (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post From Socialism To Success: Sweden’s Economic Evolution appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- “Saving” The Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Unraveling The Root Causes Of Sri Lanka’s Foreign Currency Crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- RW’s Rocky Road To Export Driven Valhalla (Category: Breaking News)
- Target 2048 – Private Sector Should Not Just Sit Aloof (Category: Breaking News)
Left-arm spinning allrounder Dunith Wellalage has made Sri Lanka’s squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup despite never having played a T20 international. Top-order batter Kamindu Mendis and round-arm seamer Nuwan Thushara are also in the 15. From the older cohort, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, and Dasun Shanaka also find places in the squad. […]
- Angelo Mathews back in T20I squad after three-year absence (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh look to remedy home record as rivalry with Sri Lanka heats up (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bowled out for 50 in Asia Cup final (Category: Breaking News)
- McCoy and Charles thump South Africa to give West Indies series sweep (Category: Breaking News)
Addressing the Parliament of Sri Lanka today (May 09), President Ranil Wickremesinghe provided a comprehensive overview of the country's economic journey over the past two years.The post Sri Lanka President highlights economic progress and future challenges appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka and India reach agreements on Renewable Energy, Animal Husbandry, and more (Category: Breaking News)
- President delivers special statement in parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President invited all to join hands to build a prosperous Sri Lanka by 2048 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe meets Singapore President Halimah Yacob (Category: Breaking News)
Over 100 Sri Lankans are fighting in the war between Russia and Ukraine and 6 have been confirmed killed so far, the Police said. Senior Police investigators told a local TV channel that around 54 Sri Lankans are fighting for Ukraine and 60 on the Russian side. The Police said that they are unable to […]
- At least 16 Sri Lankans killed fighting in Russia-Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to deploy special delegation to Russia over mercenary issue (Category: Breaking News)
- Several Sri Lankans killed while fighting in Russia-Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
- Tamils in Sri Lanka and around the world commemorate ‘Mullivaikkal massacre’ (Category: Breaking News)
By Easwaran Rutnam President Ranil Wickremesinghe blamed Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa for the crisis in the country saying things could have been different if he accepted the Prime Minister post in April 2022. The President expressed these views after delivering a statement in Parliament, Thursday. Wickremesinghe said that in 2022 he willingly embraced the task […]
- Sri Lanka President Ranil delivers Government’s policy statement in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- “We may contest elections separately but let us collaborate in nation-building endeavors” – Pres... (Category: Breaking News)
- Economy improving, VAT can be reduced – RW (Category: Breaking News)
- President outlines his track record since assuming office in 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has been promoted as an “exciting tourist destination” among Americans. The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington D.C. opened its doors for American visitors as part of Passport DC’s ‘Around the World Embassy Tour’. The open house launched under a special event, “Passport DC” was organized by Events DC in partnership with over […]
- Sri Lanka showcased at ‘Passport DC’ tour - Attracts over 2,500 visitors (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka Embassy in Washington DC hosts an event in association with "Wharton Club of DC" promo... (Category: Breaking News)
- Emirates inaugurates non-stop daily service to Washington, DC (Category: Business)
- "Passport DC - around the world embassy tour' attracts over 2500 visitors (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post From Israel To Sri Lanka: The Political Power Of The Defense agenda appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Planning For A Year Of Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Black & White; No Shades? (Category: Breaking News)
- Electing A New Parliament & Ending The Old Presidency (Category: Breaking News)
- An Open Missive To AKD & NPP (Category: Breaking News)
The Colombo Magistrate's Court issued a restraining order today (May 09) against former Minister of State Diana Gamage, preventing her from traveling abroad.The post Court imposes foreign travel ban on Diana Gamage appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Court imposes travel ban on Diana Gamage (Category: Breaking News)
- Former State Minister Diana Gamage granted bail in passport fraud case (Category: Breaking News)
- Court calls for investigation report of complaint filed over Diana Gamage’s Passport (Category: Breaking News)
- Diana Gamage loses Parliamentary seat (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Why A Tamil Common Candidate In The Presidential Election? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Do The Sinhalese People Live On Mars? Who Is Telling The Truth? (Category: Breaking News)
- Sarath Weerasekera Thinks The Tamils In Sri Lanka Are Born Slaves (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Tamils & Palestinians: International Justice In The Dark? (Category: Breaking News)
- Would Voting For A Tamil Presidential Candidate Polarize The Tamils? (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s security forces abducted men and women from the ethnic Tamil minority and tortured them in custody long after the end of a bloody civil war in the South Asian island nation, a human rights group said in a new report. The 26-year civil war between separatist Tamil insurgents and government forces ended in […]
- India, Sri Lanka passenger ferry service launched after 40 years (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan asylum seekers in Australia push for permanent visas (Category: Breaking News)
- Refugee from Sri Lanka becomes Mayor in UK town (Category: Breaking News)
- Jimmy Anderson confirms England farewell (Category: Breaking News)
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ali Sabry, announced the government’s expectation to finalize the foreign debt restructuring process by June. If successful, this endeavour could lead to a reduction of approximately US $17 billion of Sri Lanka’s debt burden.
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Several Sri Lankans have been killed while fighting as mercenaries in the Russia-Ukraine war, the Ministry of Defence said. The Ministry of Defence said that a number of retired Sri Lankan soldiers have joined the Russian-Ukraine war through human traffickers, as members of mercenary groups. “It is also revealed that a significant number of war […]
- Over 100 Sri Lankans fighting in Russia-Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to deploy special delegation to Russia over mercenary issue (Category: Breaking News)
- At least 16 Sri Lankans killed fighting in Russia-Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
- Maldives and Sri Lanka discuss impact of war on Indian Ocean (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lankan Government says there were no concerns raised over the recent visit by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs adheres strictly to international rules and regulations in its interactions with foreign countries. “we’re actively seeking to attract more investors, as demonstrated by the successful […]
- Rescued Sri Lankans from Myanmar to be repatriated to Sri Lanka via Bangkok (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka saddened over the death or Iran’s President, FM (Category: Breaking News)
- Norway to boost bilateral ties with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan ready to resume funding LRT project in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Western Province (South) Crimes Division says that a foreign-manufactured hand grenade and a motorcycle were discovered following the preliminary interrogation of the underworld criminal gang leader Ramesh Priyajanaka, also known as Manna Ramesh , who was arrested in Dubai and brought to Sri Lanka yesterday.
- Indian minister Jairam arrive SriLanka (Category: Breaking News)
- US court dismisses case on Sri Lanka President (Category: Breaking News)
- Underworld figure Manna Ramesh arrested in Dubai (Category: Breaking News)
- Manna Ramesh repatriated to Sri Lanka from Dubai (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence has learned that a number of retired war veterans, who dedicated their lives to defending the country during the 30-year-long terrorist war, have fallen victim to a scheme orchestrated by illegal foreign job agents.The post Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence exposes exploitation of war veterans as overseas mercenaries appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking N...
- WWII Veterans In Need Of State Help (Category: Breaking News)
- Prosthetic limb distribution ceremony honors Sri Lankan war veterans (Category: Breaking News)
- President hands over houses to war veterans (Category: Breaking News)
- President opens a facility for totally disabled Sri Lankan war veterans (Category: Breaking News)
The government has approved a 20-year power purchase agreement between Sri Lanka and India’s Adani Green Energy for the development of 484 megawatt wind power stations. “The negotiated tariff rate of USD 0.0826 per kilowatt hour is to be paid in local rupees on the prevailing exchange rate at the time of payment,” Energy Minister […]
- Six renewable energy projects to add over 1,000 MW to national grid in next 3 years - Kanchana (Category: Breaking News)
- Minister discusses progress of 2030 Renewable Energy roadmap (Category: Breaking News)
- MoPE and CEB to launch separate inquiries into island-wide power outage (Category: Breaking News)
- India s Adani Green Energy given provisional approval for two wind projects (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Reporting On UNHRC Matters: An Open Letter To Sinha Ratnatunga Editor Of The Sunday Times appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Resolution #9 Is #1 On Ranil’s Watch As President. Will Anything Be Different? (Category: Breaking News)
- The Philippines looks askance at evidence gathering mechanism (Category: Breaking News)
- US submits draft resolution on SL (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s 6th Periodic Review under the ICCPR to be held in Geneva (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s tentative recovery from its worst economic crisis could be stalled by presidential elections due later this year, the island nation’s central bank chief warned on Tuesday. Months-long shortages of food, fuel and medicines culminated in Sri Lanka defaulting on its foreign debt in 2022 and angry protests that led to the ouster of […]
- Samitha Dulan breaks world record in Men’s F-44 javelin throw (Category: Breaking News)
- China to help conclude debt restructuring process in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- US and Sri Lanka’s Election Commission discuss importance of free and fair polls (Category: Breaking News)
- Fourteen Sri Lankan fishermen arrested by Indian Navy (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has decided to sign a 20-year wind power deal with India’s Adani Green Energy Limited. The Cabinet of Ministers had granted approval at their meeting held on 07.03.2022 to enter into a memorandum of understanding with M/s Adani Green Energy Limited of India to develop wind power stations in Mannar and Pooneryn. Accordingly, […]
- Adani Group could run three Sri Lankan airports (Category: Breaking News)
- Adani to complete Sri Lanka energy project by December 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Adani and Sri Lanka discuss progress on renewable energy project (Category: Breaking News)
- BoI issues letter approving Adani’s renewable energy project (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's official reserve assets grew by 9.6% in April 2024, as announced by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).The post Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets up by 9.6% in April 2024 appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets increase in April 2023 – CBSL (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets up by 23.2% in December 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets increase by 9.5% in March (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets increase by 26.2% in May (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka s official reserve assets increased by 9.6% to USD 5.43 billion in April 2024, compared to USD 4.96 billion in March 2024, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
- Bond Auction (Category: Business)
- ‘SL will implement home-grown solution’ (Category: Breaking News)
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[…]The post Valuing Japan’s Moral Ethos & Economic Assistance appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The return of Japan is a victory (Category: Breaking News)
- Getting Nearer To Solution As Options Narrow (Category: Breaking News)
- War Of Attrition Will Ruin Both The Government & Country (Category: Breaking News)
- Prioritising National Interest In Navigating Geopolitical Waters (Category: Breaking News)
Tuesday 7th May, 2024 The BIA (Bandaranaike International Airport) visa controversy has taken a dramatic turn with the Opposition accusing Public Security Minister Tiran Alles of having misled Parliament. The outsourcing of on-arrival visa processing to a foreign company has provoked a public outcry. The company reportedly charges about USD 20 or more as visa […]
- Visa controversy: SJB alleges Tiran Alles misled Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- On-arrival visa controversy: Patali draws IMF’s attention, warns police over playing politics wi... (Category: Breaking News)
- Action against man who caused disturbance at BIA visa counters and officers who recorded incident (Category: Breaking News)
- Visa scandal exposed after airport chaos (Category: Breaking News)
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