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Thursday 7th December, 2023 It defies comprehension why legal action is ever instituted against anyone if there is no irrefutable evidence to prove charges against him or her. But those who wield political power in this country have their rivals prosecuted according to their whims and fancies, and the politically-motivated cases subsequently collapse for want […]
- Sirisena floats broader coalition under UPFA umbrella (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala loses MP to SJB (Category: Breaking News)
- Court issues notices on ex- president Sirisena and MP Dayasiri Jayasekara (Category: Breaking News)
- Ex-President Maithripala s controversial statement sparks diplomatic crisis? (Category: Breaking News)
by Harim Peiris As we approach the end of 2023 and with about a year to go for the next presidential election due before end 2024, President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s frequent refrain and indeed the rationale for his administration is the revival of the national economy after it was spectacularly destroyed by his predecessor’s administration, ironically […]
- UNDP and LKI Propose a ‘Blue Economy’ Approach for Sri Lanka’s Economic Development (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF should oppose restrictions on Freedom of Expression, Civil Society Groups (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan funds UNDP-led anti-corruption initiative, pledges about one million USD (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Executive Board approves US$3 Billion under the Extended Fund Facility arrangement for Sri L... (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Cricketing Woes: A Needed Return To Glory From Doldrums appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Restoring The Dignity Of Sri Lankan Cricketers (Category: Breaking News)
- What are the rules of futsal? (Category: Breaking News)
- Amnesty, Purpose, Effect & Fairness (Category: Breaking News)
- On Missing The Bus (Category: Breaking News)
President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, addressing the centenary celebration of the Government Valuation Department held at Solis Hotel in Pitakotte today (06), announced the initiation of a ground-breaking economic program set to kick off on January 1. The President said that adopting new economic reforms was imperative and reiterated that the nation cannot afford to persist with […]
- President-elect Biden to nominate former Fed chair Janet Yellen as treasury secretary (Category: USA, Maine)
- President-elect Biden to nominate former Fed chair Janet Yellen as treasury secretary (Category: USA, New Hampshire)
- President-elect Biden to nominate former Fed chair Janet Yellen as treasury secretary (Category: USA, Mississippi)
- President-elect Biden to nominate former Fed chair Janet Yellen as treasury secretary (Category: USA, Iowa)
Sri Lanka will get about $600 million, on a staggered basis, from the Asian Development Bank after the International Monetary Fund releases the second tranche of a $2.9 billion bailout for the crisis-hit country, an official said on Tuesday.The post Sri Lanka to receive about $600 million ADB funding post-IMF approval – official appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and ...
- Sri Lanka eyes US $ 1.3 Billion from multilateral funding agencies this year (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB approves $200 Million to sustain economic stabilization efforts in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Asian Development Bank vows more help for crisis-hit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- World Bank releases additional USD 250 million for Sri Lanka to sustain economic reforms (Category: Breaking News)
You know it’s a crisis when Germany’s Green vice chancellor cancels attending a climate summit. Robert Habeck, who’s also economy minister, was supposed to be at the COP28 summit this week in Dubai. Instead, he is in Berlin, wrangling with coalition partners over an emergency agreement for next year’s budget. The crisis exploded on 15 […]
- COP28: UN climate talks in jeopardy in fossil fuel backlash (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan election: Final results give Khan-backed candidates lead (Category: Breaking News)
- Thai MP jailed for posts insulting the monarchy (Category: Breaking News)
- Tour operators ordered to pay millions to White Island volcano victims (Category: Breaking News)
The London Maaveear commemoration would have been complete if the organizers invited Adele Balasingham, the Australian wife of LTTE theoretician, the late Anton Balasingham, one-time employee of the British HC in Colombo. Balasingham was laid to rest in Dec 2006 in the UK. Adele became notorious as a white woman guardian tying cyanide capsules around […]
- LTTE Deputy Mahattaya left out of Mahaveer Naal commemoration (Category: Breaking News)
- PRABHAKARAN KILLED 300 CADRES LOYAL TO MAHATTAYA – LTTE DIARY (Category: Breaking News)
- How Prabhakaran met his death: KP speaks out - 3 (Category: Breaking News)
- One Man’s Hero is Another Man’s Enemy (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Ranil & The Clan Are Also Answerable For The Rampant ‘Drug Addiction’ Problem appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Why A ‘System Change’? (Category: Breaking News)
- System Change, Not Mere Regime Change; Let Ranil’s Sunset Be Sunrise For Our Youth (Category: Breaking News)
- 75 Years Of Corruption, 75 Years Of Tears: Pearl Of The Indian Ocean Has Become The Teardrop Of ... (Category: Breaking News)
- DIFFERENT FEELINGS: KICKING THE HABIT (Category: Breaking News)
The risks from China’s debt pile are mounting as the country grapples with an economic slowdown and property crisis, a leading credit ratings agency has said. Moody’s issued the warning as it cut its outlook on the government’s debt to negative, from stable.The firm is the latest to raise concern about problems facing the world’s […]
- World leaders in India for G20 summit (Category: Breaking News)
- How India overcame bitter G20 divisions over Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
- Belt and Road Initiative: Is China’s trillion-dollar gamble to transform the world working? (Category: Breaking News)
- China sends top envoy Wang Yi to Russia for security talks (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka will get about $600 million, on a staggered basis, from the Asian Development Bank after the International Monetary Fund releases the second tranche of a $2.9 billion bailout for the crisis-hit country, an official said on Tuesday.
[…]The post Reconciliation Process Requires Fairness & Equal Treatment appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Credibility gap grows to the detriment of national reconciliation (Category: Breaking News)
- Weaponising Of The Law (Category: Breaking News)
- People’s Continued Trust In Government Requires Equitable Governance (Category: Breaking News)
- People’s Continued Trust In Government Requires Equitable Governance (Category: Breaking News)
Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reform, Wijayadasa Rajapakse, unveiled plans to introduce a new legislative framework aimed at regulating microfinance institutions operating within the country. Expressing deep concern regarding the unregulated status of certain microfinance entities, Minister Rajapakse emphasized the necessity for decisive measures. He underscored the intent...
- Govt. to establish authority to regulate microfinance outifts (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposed Legislation for Comprehensive Regulation of Microfinance Institutions in Sri Lanka – Mi... (Category: Breaking News)
- Justice Minister unveils plan to tame microfinance organisations through new legislative framework (Category: Breaking News)
- Bill to tighten money-lending laws including microfinance (Category: Breaking News)
By Dinasena Rathugamage Acting on a request from the Indian security authorities, Sri Lankan police are conducting investigations in respect of seven Sri Lankans who reached Dhanushkodi from Mannar on 25 Nov., seeking asylum in India. They paid Rs 300,000 for their passage across the Palk Bay that took about three hours. They were dropped […]
- Indian police seize 300kg of cannabis bound for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Police procure much-needed vehicles through Indian credit line (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian High Commissioner hands over 125 SUVs to Sri Lanka Police (Category: Breaking News)
- Four Sri Lankans arrested in India over theft of over INR 5 million from car (Category: Breaking News)
by Jehan Perera Minorities for the most part live in some apprehension of the power of the majority. At their worst, majorities can inflict violence on minorities, such as in the form of riots. While minorities may resist, they tend to be at the receiving end. In democracies, minorities will invariably face the problem of […]
- Reconciliation Process Requires Fairness & Equal Treatment (Category: Breaking News)
- Selective targeting not law’s purpose (Category: Breaking News)
- Constitutional Council: Still no finality (Category: Breaking News)
- Achieving national unity and reconciliation requires multi-partisan consultations and acceptance... (Category: Breaking News)
by Ifham Nizam Political instability is one of the biggest stumbling blocks when it comes to managing climate vulnerability, a senior climate scientist has warned. Speaking at a recent symposium titled ‘Poverty Alleviation in an Era of Economic Crisis’, former Director of the Natural Resources Management Centre (NRMC) of the Ministry of Agriculture Dr. Ranjith […]
- Sri Lanka’s economy shows signs of stabilization, but poverty to remain elevated (Category: Breaking News)
- WB predicts Lanka’s poverty will increase to 28% in 2023 from 25% recorded last year (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB approves $350 mn for Sri Lanka Economic Stabilization Programme (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB’s knowledge engagement in Sri Lanka to be aligned with govt’s reform programme (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando The rebel SLPP group yesterday (04) accused President Ranil Wickremesinghe of trying to bring the legislature under his control ahead of presidential and parliamentary polls scheduled for 2024 and 2025. Addressing the weekly media briefing at Nawala, top Opposition spokesperson and former External Affairs Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris alleged that Wickremesinghe’s recent [R...
- Opp. says onus on EC to call prez polls, warns against govt. intervention (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPP rebels question legality of Prez, AG meeting EC members as accusations grow over bid to pos... (Category: Breaking News)
- Opp. asks if AG, EC backing conspiracy to put off LG polls (Category: Breaking News)
- Appointment of new EC may disrupt upcoming LG polls, GL tells CC (Category: Breaking News)
A US-funded port project in Sri Lanka that is partly owned by a private group close to India’s ruling party could signal a new form of partnership to counter growing Chinese influence in the Indo-Pacific region.The post A China rivalry twist emerges in Sri Lanka’s new US-funded, Indian-built port appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Adani investment has come in, we are not panicking about projects: Ali Sabry (Category: Breaking News)
- United States makes half a billion-dollar investment in Colombo port development (Category: Breaking News)
- Gautam Adani Meets Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Discusses Colombo Port (Category: Breaking News)
- Construction of West Container Terminal (WCT) in Colombo Port started (Category: Breaking News)
In a bid to address the pressing challenges posed by climate change and the need for robust institutional frameworks, President Ranil Wickremesinghe officially launched the International Climate Change University (ICCU) today (December 03), the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.The post Sri Lanka President launches International Climate Change University at COP28 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sr...
- President Wickremesinghe launches International Climate Change University (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. allocates 600 acres for proposed International Climate Change University (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil launches International Climate Change University at COP28 (Category: Breaking News)
- President launches Tropical Belt Initiative at COP28, proposing a paradigm shift in climate fund... (Category: Breaking News)
29 November 2023, Kandy: To facilitate a dynamic space for experience sharing and public engagement to foster dialogue and idea generation on Gender Transformation, Women’s Empowerment and addressing Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), a mobile interactive space named, ‘A Journey of Transformation and Women’s Empowerment’ led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka was...
- UNDP and Australian Govt open Mobile Interactive Exhibition on Women’s Empowerment initiatives i... (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposed Bill entitled “Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment” focused at the Select Commit... (Category: Breaking News)
- UNDP exhibition highlights women’s struggles amidst economic hardships and calls for gender equa... (Category: Breaking News)
- The first draft of the Bill on Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women completed (Category: Breaking News)
‘Politicians and public must behave better’ by Rathindra Kuruwita Sri Lanka has done extremely well on the economic front during the last 18 months, says former Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy. Dr. Coomaraswamy revealed his assessment of the country’s economic recovery process while addressing a Centre of Poverty […]
- Ex-central bank chief on main reason for Sri Lanka s socio-economic regression (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka can t use $1.5 billion China swap on IMF concerns  Dr. Coomaraswamy (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez appoints renumeration committee to review CBSL pay hike issue (Category: Breaking News)
- Economic situation will worsen if political stability is not established soon  CBSL chief (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Resolving Systemic Debt Crises Needs A Paradigm Shift appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- IMF & Global Debt Crises (Category: Breaking News)
- Paris Summit To Push For Global Debt Reforms & What Sri Lanka Could Bring To The Table (Category: Breaking News)
- Lasantha Wickrematunge’s Assassination: Empty Promises Of Accountability (Category: Breaking News)
- Idiot’s Guide To Global & Domestic Debt (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy In the common man’s belief, an intent-on-voting opinion poll, that too on phone with only around 500 samples is a not a good way to assess the mood of the voter in an election year. Yet, in the absence of any other bench-mark from the ground, something is better than nothing, especially […]
- Which bell, what cat, and how to tie it? (Category: Breaking News)
- National consensus on debt and economy, need of the hour (Category: Breaking News)
- The President is Gone, Long Live the President! (Category: Breaking News)
- Is economic revival an electoral option now? (Category: Breaking News)
Pakistan and Sri Lanka have emphasized the need to deepen and strengthen the longstanding cooperation in political, economic, and cultural domains, focusing on enhancing people-to-people ties.
Two Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs are part of President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s delegation at COP28 in Dubai. SJB MPs Patali Champika Ranawaka and Ajith Mannapperuma were seen attending sessions in Dubai with the President. Ranawaka also posted updates on his YouTube channel from Dubai on the COP28 sessions. Champika Ranawaka was a Minister of Environment […]
- Mahela not part of Sri Lanka COP28 delegation (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka and China’s EXIM Bank discuss debt restructuring exercise (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith appeals to US delegation to help Sri Lanka rebuild economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese Foreign Minister assures Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
by Rex Clementine Following the unceremonious axing of Roshan Ranasinghe as Sports Minister, you expected a few celebrations at Maitland Place. However, the celebrations have been muted. While most Sports Ministers had played ball with SLC, Ranasinghe had turned out to be the cricket establishment’s bete noire. Harin Ferando had a brief spell as […]
- Appeals Court terminates petition against SLC Interim Committee (Category: Breaking News)
- Sports Minister says Prez asked him do away with Interim Committee, but he refuses to do so (Category: Breaking News)
- Moves to undermine cricket constitution of Justice Chithrasiri? (Category: Breaking News)
- New judge bench appointed to consider Sports Minister s motion (Category: Breaking News)
ECONOMYNEXT –Sri Lanka leftist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake has crossed a seemingly elusive 50-percent hurdle in a voting intent poll conducted among 567 interviewees for October, though his net favourability rating remained negative at minus 9 indicating continued unpopularity. A Sri Lanka Opinion Tracker Survey (SLOTS) by the Institute for Health Policy (IHP) showed that […]
- Sri Lanka to expeditiously complete Phase 3 of Indian Housing Project (Category: Breaking News)
- COVID vaccine phobia in lanka might be a serious problem in the next Pandemic (Category: Breaking News)
- Institute for Health Policy:Consumer confidence indices increase by six points (Category: Breaking News)
- Surge in dengue with over 10,000 cases reported this month alone (Category: Breaking News)
What has been widely described as the “historic” Supreme Court judgment which by a majority 4-1 decision of a five-judge bench held the Rajapaksa brothers, Mahinda, Gotabaya and Basil and other unelected officials including two past Governors of the Central Bank, a former Secretary to the President, a former Treasury Secretary and some members of […]
- SLPP convention on Dec. 15 (Category: Breaking News)
- Two ex-Presidents say people will find it impossible to live under new VAT regime (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahinda pledges support for President Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- No expectation of returning to power, says Mahinda Rajapaksa (Category: Breaking News)
ECONOMYNEXT –Sri Lanka’s non-performing loans after the latest currency crisis is showing signs of having peaked but some sectors are hit worse than others with problem loans dating back from Coronavirus moratoriums, a banking official said. Hotels, transport and arts and entertainment sectors had bad loans of 30 to 20 percent, while the overall level […]
- SLBA calls for government engagement to facilitate debt recovery process (Category: Breaking News)
- Parate execution is the last resort to protect depositors’ funds – SLBA (Category: Breaking News)
- CB Governor outlines importance of DDR to protect banks and save overall economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Harsha hints at Chinese hurdle in debt relief talks (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Ranil’s Last Hurrah For A New Parliament In March appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Electing A New Parliament & Ending The Old Presidency (Category: Breaking News)
- Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s Accomplishments & Challenges (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP’s Popularity & Ranil’s IMF Prop (Category: Breaking News)
- Elections Season & JVP/SJB Options (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe engaged in a discussion with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on the side-lines of the United Nations COP28 Climate Change Conference in Dubai, today (02). The discussion centered on the shared challenges posed by the Climate Change crisis in both countries. President Wickremesinghe extended an invitation to the Brazilian President […]
- Nasheed will be protected, Wahid tells Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President, UNP leader discuss Parliament reopening (Category: Breaking News)
- President to discuss Constitutional amendments with opposition parties (Category: Breaking News)
- All-party govt, the best way to resolve crisis situation - President (Category: Breaking News)
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