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[…]The post Indo-Lanka Fishing Crisis: Sharing Territories For A Better Catch! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Why Sri Lanka Needs A Fusion Center For Information Sharing (Category: Breaking News)
- Indianisation, Ranil, Patali, Modi & Solheim (Category: Breaking News)
- Video: "ආදරයේ උල්පත" | Ayesh Yasiru | Little Titans (Category: Entertainment)
- Why Sri Lanka Needs A Presidential Secretariat On Blue Economy Or National Center For Ocean Reso... (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka will kick off a reworking of part of its domestic debt next month and aims to finalise it by May, central bank and treasury officials told creditors during a virtual presentation on Thursday.The post Sri Lanka expects to finalise domestic debt rework by May appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka central bank holds rates, sees sharp drop in inflation (Category: Breaking News)
- No move to restructure domestic debt – State Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s creditor nations to meet despite uncertainty on China (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to announce debt restructuring strategy in April – Central Bank Governor (Category: Breaking News)
Sandun Pathirana’s career journey spans over three decades, during which he has gained extensive experience in setting up and managing operations in markets in South Asia and the Middle East. He is a regional specialist in his field, having worked for leading conglomerates and multinational freight and logistics companies. Sandun started his logistics career in […]
- Sri Lanka looks to work closer with ASEAN (Category: Breaking News)
- Indo-Lanka FTA to be upgraded to ETCA (Category: Breaking News)
- Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo welcomes prestigious Webb Ellis Cup and legendary Springbok Bryan Habana (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka refuses to bow down to Indian pressure on China (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that it is crucial for students in the country to have comprehensive knowledge of modern technology and continually update themselves with the latest advancements to prepare for the future.The post Students should be equipped with modern technology to take over the country by 2048 appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA New...
- Students should be equipped with modern technology to take over the country by 2048 – President (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says No one will be allowed to directly or indirectly disrupt education system (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)
By Ifham Nizam Turkish Ambassador to Sri Lanka R. Demet Sekercioglu will attend the first-ever celebration of International Zero Waste Day today at 9.30 am at Waters Edge, Battaramulla with Environment Minister Engineer Nasir Ahmed presiding. Christopher Powers, Director of the office of Economic Development of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Dr. […]
- USAID’s Accelerator Programme showcases innovative entrepreneurs supporting climate resilient ap... (Category: Breaking News)
- USAID administrator Samantha Power arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- USAID Administrator to visit Sri Lanka on Sep 10 (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez vows to reform loss-making state enterprises, implement new tax regime (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized during an interview organized by Harvard University on the 24th, through Zoom technology, that Sri Lanka’s access to the growing Indian and African markets should not be disrupted by any big power rivalry or conflictThe post Sri Lanka’s access to growing Indian & African markets cannot be disrupted – President Ranil appeared fir...
- Sri Lanka will not allow anything harmful to India’s security – President Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- Fearing political pressure, Sri Lanka president wants to avoid trade integrations with India (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to establish International Trade Office to deal with International Trade Negotiations (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says ‘this is our last chance to forge ahead’ (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Still On The Rotten Bridge appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Taxing Times (Category: Breaking News)
- A führer In The Making (Category: Breaking News)
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- Celebrating Independence Or Inaugurating Dependence? (Category: Breaking News)
A popular Zimbabwe preacher who has links with a pastor in Sri Lanka, has denied allegations of corruption after he was accused of gold-smuggling. Issuing a lengthy statement, Presidential Envoy and preacher Uebert Angel, said that the allegations in an Al Jazeera documentary was part of a well-crafted ploy to trap the Ambassador and tarnish […]
- Zimbabwe preacher linked to Sri Lankan pastor stripped of title (Category: Breaking News)
- Zimbabwe preacher with links to Sri Lankan “prophet” accused of gold-smuggling (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahinda’s links with Ubert and Jerome likely to be probed (Category: Breaking News)
- New conditions for long term residence visa for foreign investors (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Conflict Resolution Might Be The Way Out? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- President Should Be Responsible! (Category: Breaking News)
- What Is Wrong With The President’s Vision & Mission? (Category: Breaking News)
- The Impact Of The Next Election On The Economic Reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- Only A Unified Approach Can Solve The Economic Crisis (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando The Japanese embassy and UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund, previously known as United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund), on 16 March, 2023, issued a joint statement that dealt with the impact the developing political-economic-social crisis is having on the poor in Sri Lanka. The statement focused on the suffering of the children […]
- Greenwashing Bond Scams & Financializing Mother Nature: Climate Science Fiction Versus Local Rea... (Category: Breaking News)
- Treasury bond scams: SJB drags Lotus Tower into ‘conflict’ as SLPP attacks ‘footnote’ gang (Category: Breaking News)
- Of Elections, Bond Scams & Money Politics: The Anatomy Of Default @75 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith demands tough action against those targeting Lankans with pyramid scams (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Elitism – A Hidden Downfall Factor appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Protecting Commuters’ Ears & Rights (Category: Breaking News)
- Do Sri Lankan Politicians Need Educational Qualifications? (Category: Breaking News)
- Is It Religious Extremism & Propagated For What? (Category: Breaking News)
- Who Or What Made Us Insolvent (Category: Breaking News)
High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Pakistan Vice Admiral Mohan Wijewickrama has suggested the establishment of a working group between the two countries to promote cooperation in trade, economic, tourism, political and defence sectors.
Ambassador Palitha Kohona was invited as the guest speaker at the China International Gem and Jewelry Exhibition in Beijing on March 16 attended by many Chinese dignitaries and specialists in the gem and jewelry field. Those present included former Minister of the Ministry of Geology and Mineral Resources and President of Gems & Jewelry Trade […]
- Sri Lankan gems and jewelry sparkle in the Chinese market (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt.’s lethargy towards gem and jewelry sector seen as costing SL $ 1 billion in for-ex annually (Category: Breaking News)
- 55th Anniversary of Relations between Sri Lanka and China (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Gems strengthen its grip in China (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Waiting For Godot: Can Some Developing Nations Unite & Transform The Planet? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Planning For A Year Of Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka: Dilemmas & Economic Programmes – Do We Consume More Than We Produce? (Category: Breaking News)
- Stop The Violent Suppression Of Student Dissent & Public Universities: Sri Lankan Students & You... (Category: Breaking News)
- Is State Owned Temasek A Useful Concept For Sri Lanka? (Category: Breaking News)
By Sanath Nanayakkare in India Sri Lanka’s economic recovery process will gather momentum after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) grants an extended fund facility of USD 2.9 billion dollars, says Puneet Agrawal, Joint Secretary, Indian Ocean Region.Agrawala said so, addressing several Sri Lankan journalists during a media briefing held at the Indian External Affairs Ministry, […]
- Navy seizes two poaching trawlers and 15 Indian fishermen (Category: Breaking News)
- Navy catches more Indian vessels for poaching (Category: Breaking News)
- India lifts onion export ban for neighbour Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Six Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka Navy (Category: Breaking News)
India says under its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy it has always come forward to help debt-ridden Sri Lanka, and in the latest instance New Delhi has distributed rations in Kalmunai. Taking to Twitter, the High Commission of India in Colombo said, “Support by @IndiainSL to needy sections continues!! Glimpses of ration distribution in Kalmunai.” The cash-strapped […]
- Government to unveil domestic debt restructuring strategy this week (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF chief and Ranil discuss restructuring Sri Lanka’s debt (Category: Breaking News)
- US Treasury Secretary speaks to Ranil on IMF deal (Category: Breaking News)
- Haircut for holders of Sri Lanka’s international sovereign bonds (Category: Breaking News)
India had helped Sri Lanka more than any other country, especially, Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said during Raisina Dialogue ‘Ideas Pod.’ While the Indian government took some bold decisions to help Sri Lanka face its economic crisis, even the Indian public came forward to support Sri Lanka, the country’s foreign minister said in […]
- Minister Sabry praises India for being first country to support Lanka’s debt restructuring (Category: Breaking News)
- Sabry denies China caused SL debt crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘War crimes’: Not only individuals but also entire fighting divisions ‘blacklisted’ – Foreign Mi... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka hopeful China will provide debt restructuring assurances - Sabry (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka s tourism is trying to cater more to visitors from the Middle East countries, with special initiatives already underway, officials and industry players said on Thursday, as they seek to revive the crisis-hit country s hospitality sector.
Ladies from around the world who arrived for the APAC Mid-Term Meeting of Ladies Circle International (LCI) have been enjoying Sri Lanka’s sunshine, beaches, wildlife and history as they prepare to deliberate on how to make a difference to those less fortunate by supporting community projects and raising funds for the needy, both locally and internationally. The […]
- Having fun at the APAC Mid-Term Meeting of Ladies Circle International (LCI) (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLankan Airlines Cheers on as Raid Amazones 2023 Kicks Off (Category: Breaking News)
- CMS Celebrates its 25th anniversary in Sri Lanka! (Category: Breaking News)
- Sana Commerce CSR initiative ‘Sipsatharata Arunellak’ helps students continue their education (Category: Breaking News)
In a major breakthrough, Sri Lanka has received a financial assurance letter from the Exim Bank of China and the letter of agreement has been sent to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). President Ranil Wickremesinghe told Parliament that he received the financial assurance letter from the Exim Bank of China last night and he and […]
- An Open Letter & Appeal To The IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- SL Debt Justice Collective Writes Open Letter To IMF On DDO (Category: Breaking News)
- Government’s Letter of Intent for fresh IMF support under SBA (Category: Business)
- An Open Letter To Mr. President Ranil Wickremesinghe (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Special Statement – Full Text appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- President Ranil Wickremesinghe Rescued & Stable Economy In Sri Lanka – An Inquiry (Category: Breaking News)
- SL Debt Justice Collective Writes Open Letter To IMF On DDO (Category: Breaking News)
- Greenwashing Bond Scams & Financializing Mother Nature: Climate Science Fiction Versus Local Rea... (Category: Breaking News)
- The Bleak Future For Sri Lanka : 75 Years After Independence (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Supreme Court Shows Democratic Route To Government appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- New Mandates Before New Amendments (Category: Breaking News)
- The Courts Would Be The Better Option For Undemocratic Actions To Be Contested (Category: Breaking News)
- Regular Elections Are The Foundation Of Democratic Society (Category: Breaking News)
- Time For Truth Come Out (Category: Breaking News)
By Jehan Perera The economy is beginning to give indications of macro stability which President Ranil Wickremesinghe has made his primary objective. The most visible of these is the appreciation of the rupee against the dollar and other international currencies which signals a shift from the previous trend of depreciation. Over the past year the […]
- Democracy requires elections in good times and bad (Category: Breaking News)
- GL accuses govt. of encouraging chaos to prevent peaceful Presidential election next year (Category: Breaking News)
- Serious consequences of failing to implement IMF programme (Category: Breaking News)
- Time frame for presidential poll set by law: elections chief (Category: Breaking News)
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