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By Shamindra Ferdinando Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, MP, has stressed the pivotal importance of public protests against waste, corruption, irregularities and mismanagement.Alleging that those who had been entrusted with the task of governing the country have instead ruined it, Chairman of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Fonseka, on Thursday, said that every citizen should bear […]
- Fonseka loses patience, calls for revival of aragalaya protests (Category: Breaking News)
- Poverty level will increase sharply in coming months – Ranawaka (Category: Breaking News)
- Second term for Ranil: UNP thanks Kanchana’s backing (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Ranil knows what to do’ (Category: Breaking News)
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the following steps to be taken in accordance with the joint proposals presented by the Prime Minister, Minister of Tourism and Lands, Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Public Security with the aim of increasing the number of tourist arrivals to 5 million a year in the next […]
- Population can't be capped: minister (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- Brazil and Sri Lanka aim to expand ties - Patriota (Category: Breaking News)
- G.L.Peries to be the next prime minister of SriLanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Ratnasiri tipped to be PM again no portfolios for new comers (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe revealed that a Presidential Election is set to take place in 2024 in accordance with the Constitution of Sri Lanka.The post Sri Lanka’s presidential and parliamentary elections will be held in 2024 – President appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Elections will be held in accordance with the Constitution, Presidential poll in 2024 – President (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka: Rajapakse, Wickremesinghe meet, discuss proposed constitutional reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil Wickremesinghe named as next candidate of UNP for Presidential Election 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- UNP decides on candidate for next Presidential Election (Category: Breaking News)
Addressing the Special General Convention of the United National Party (UNP) held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo on Saturday (21)., President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized his commitment to bolstering the country’s economy by positioning Sri Lanka as a smart nation. The President outlined the timeline for upcoming elections in line with the constitutional provisions, […]
- Sri Lanka’s presidential and parliamentary elections will be held in 2024 – President (Category: Breaking News)
- Late Sri Lankan President's son vying for party and country leadership (Category: Breaking News)
- SL Govt. has accepted UNP s earlier accusations, says Gayantha (Category: Breaking News)
- The primary objective is to establish Sri Lanka as a “Smart Country” (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has decided to continue to actively participate in the Belt and Road Initiative proposed by China. Issuing a joint statement, Sri Lanka reiterated that it will never allow any separatist activity against China on Sri Lanka‘s soil. The joint statement by China and Sri Lanka was issued following a visit to China by President Ranil Wickremesinghe […]
- China pledges steadfast support to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka and Estonia successfully conclude inaugural bilateral political consultations (Category: Breaking News)
- China remains the most sincere and reliable friend of Sri Lanka – Ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
- President Wickremesinghe places his trust on Xi Jinping (Category: Breaking News)
Maria Fernanda Garza, the Chair, of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), arrived in Sri Lanka today. The ICC, representing 170 countries with a corporate membership of 45 million companies, is the largest and most influential business organisation globally. Her first visit to Sri Lanka will encompass meetings with business and government leaders. Greeting her […]
- Afghanistan to tour Sri Lanka in November (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka requests to host IPL matches (Category: Breaking News)
- Maria Fernanda Garza, Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), to Visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket’s membership (Category: Breaking News)
Maria Fernanda Garza, the Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), is set to visit Sri Lanka in October 2023. The ICC, representing 170 countries with a corporate membership of 45 million companies, is the largest and most influential business organisation globally. Only Chamber to represented in United Nations, WTO and WIPO. Her first […]
- First female ICC chair makes maiden visit to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- First female Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) here (Category: Breaking News)
- The International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka, CIMA and Daily FT celebrated Sri Lanka’s Most A... (Category: Breaking News)
Output growth of South Asian countries, except Sri Lanka, is projected to remain stronger than in other regions of the world in the coming years, as per the World Bank’s latest South Asia Development Update, ‘Toward Faster, Cleaner Growth’. Growth in the region is stronger than elsewhere in the world, but it is nonetheless not […]
- Growth in South Asia to slow down in 2023, WB (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka s economy shrinks in second quarter of 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- More than a quarter of Lankans living in poverty – World Bank (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF appreciates Sri Lanka’s economic growth (Category: Breaking News)
Australia is seeking trade and investment framework arrangement with Sri Lanka. Australian Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Tim Watts, MP, who is in Colombo for the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Council of Ministers said that their growing economic ties with Sri Lanka would be enhanced through the signing of a renewed Trade and Investment […]
- Sri Lanka, Australia agree to strengthen trade and investment ties (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka, Thailand discusses FTA as the country tries to enhance economic relations with ASEAN (Category: Breaking News)
- Trade Minister discusses trade and investment agreement with Australia (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka asks China for help with trade, investment and tourism (Category: Breaking News)
Malaysia and Sri Lanka discussed ways to improve political, and economic ties during the ongoing visit of Malaysian Foreign Minister Dato Seri Diraja Dr. Zambry Abdul Kadir. The Malaysian Foreign Minister and his delegation had talks with Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry at the Foreign Ministry in Colombo. “We discussed on the ways to […]
- Monk, officials accused of disregarding President’s orders (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourist zones to be established in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- New envoys to Sri Lanka from EU, Iran, Switzerland present credentials (Category: Breaking News)
- New Maldives President to be “pro-many countries” (Category: Breaking News)
by Shamindra Ferdinando SLMC Secretary M. Nizam Kariapper, PC, yesterday (08) said that the expulsion of Batticaloa District MP Zainul Abdeen Nazeer Ahamed from Parliament for switching allegiance to the government in violation of a decision by the party to vote against Budget 2022 would impact the upcoming vote on Budget 2024. Ahamed voted for […]
- SC determines Minister Ahamed’s expulsion from SLMC valid (Category: Breaking News)
- Over 20 MPs flout party decisions at Budget vote (Category: Breaking News)
- Nazeer, who lost parliamentary seat due to court ruling, made Governor (Category: Breaking News)
- SLMC s decision to oust Naseer Ahamed was lawful, Supreme Court determines (Category: Breaking News)
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- RW’s Political Dilemma (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil’s Budget Crisis & Ibn Khaldun (Category: Breaking News)
- A führer In The Making (Category: Breaking News)
- Economic Realities & Political Promises (Category: Breaking News)
By Sirimantha Rathnasekera Ceylon Workers Congress (CWC) leader and Minister of Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development, Jeevan Thondaman yesterday said that the plantation Tamil community still had to fight for due recognition even after 200 years of blood, sweat, toil and tears to nurture and serve this nation. Speaking at a ceremony held at […]
- Independence Day celebrations to cost Rs. 200 mn (Category: Breaking News)
- Impounded stock of foreign cigarettes worth Rs. 15 bln destroyed (Category: Breaking News)
- GMOA not amused by Health Minister’s attempt to downplay current crisis as nothing new (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet nod for placing SOEs under holding company to fast-track restructuring (Category: Breaking News)
World Tourism Day, celebrated globally on September 27th, serves as a reminder of the pivotal role tourism plays in fostering economic growth, cultural exchange and environmental preservation. In commemoration of World Tourism Day, Browns Hotels & Resorts, a leading name in Sri Lankan hospitality, hosted a thought-provoking forum at their renowned coastal retreat, Thaala Bentota. […]
- Sports Draw (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka Marks First Anniversary of Civil War End (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Marks First Anniversary of Civil War End (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Marks First Anniversary of Civil War End (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) is desperate to reach a consensus with political parties in the Opposition. But the Opposition is very much reluctant to do so due to the SLFP leader Maithripala Sirisena’s fickle past and now again under intense fire over the 2019 Easter Sunday attack. Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, no stranger […]
- 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)
The World Bank revised up its forecasts for Sri Lanka's economy on Tuesday, noting the crisis-hit nation had made strides in reducing inflation and had benefited from tourism revenue as well as an appreciation in its currency.The post World Bank boosts Sri Lanka economic forecasts after inflation progress appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka resumes rate cuts to boost growth as inflation cools (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka still among 10 countries with highest food price inflation (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka unexpectedly cuts rates by 250 bps as inflation eases (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s economy to shrink by 2% in 2023, Central Bank says (Category: Breaking News)
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