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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)
The International Commission of Jurists (IC) has raised concerns over the newly proposed Anti-Terrorism Bill in Sri Lanka.
[…]The post Skeletons In The Cupboard appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- RTI Commission Orders People’s Bank To Release Information (Category: Breaking News)
- RTI Commission Orders People’s Bank To Release Information (Category: Breaking News)
- RTI Commission Orders People’s Bank To Release Information (Category: Breaking News)
- RTI Commission Orders People’s Bank To Release Information (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has a final opportunity to progress and it is imperative for everyone to collaborate in creating a prosperous community for future generations, without resorting to finger-pointing, emphasized President Ranil Wickremesinghe.The post Sri Lanka President says ‘this is our last chance to forge ahead’ appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA ...
- Sri Lanka’s access to growing Indian & African markets cannot be disrupted – President Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- Abandon the battle for power, President tells parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Budget 2023 Will Be The Acid Test Of RW’s Magic Wand (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF says talks with Sri Lanka make significant policy progress (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka will assess a restructuring of its domestic debt next month and expects to finalise it by May, officials from the country s central bank and the Treasury told international creditors during a virtual presentation on Thursday.
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) is concerned over moves to implement the death penalty in Sri Lanka for “the terrorism offence of murder”. On 22 March 2023, the government of Sri Lanka published the proposed 97-page “Anti- Terrorism Bill” (Gazette notification dated 17 March 2023), which, if adopted, would replace the Prevention of Terrorism […]
- Proposed “Anti-Terror” Bill Set To Introduce The Death Penalty & Break Existing Human Rights Vio... (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposed Online Safety Bill in Sri Lanka seen as assault on freedom of expression (Category: Breaking News)
- Biden urged to raise objections to Sri Lanka’s draft Anti-Terrorism Act (Category: Breaking News)
- International Commission of Jurists says Online Safety Bill is an assault on freedoms (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Proposed “Anti-Terror” Bill Set To Introduce The Death Penalty & Break Existing Human Rights Violations Record: ICJ appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- ‘Endangering National Security’ – A Trojan Horse To Erode Human Rights! (Category: Breaking News)
- ICJ concerned over moves to implement death penalty in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Counter Terrorism Bill To Create A Security State; Impacting On Rights (Category: Breaking News)
- Human Rights Watch urges Sri Lankan Government to withdraw Anti-Terrorism Bill (Category: Breaking News)
China on Thursday called remarks by U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen "irresponsible" and "unreasonable" after Yellen said Beijing's lending activities leave developing countries "trapped in debt."The post China calls U.S. debt trap accusation ‘irresponsible’ appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Yellen ‘eager’ to work with China on debt, other global challenges (Category: Breaking News)
- Janet Yellen warns United States could run out of cash by June 1 (Category: Breaking News)
- India a trusted trading partner in ‘friendshoring’ strategy: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen (Category: Breaking News)
- Janet Yellen warns US could run out of cash by June 1 (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)
The UN Human Rights Committee (CCPR) has noted serious violations of civil and political rights in Sri Lanka and made over 60 recommendations. The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Center for Human Rights and Development (CHRD) welcomed the findings and urged the Government to take immediate steps to address the numerous violations […]
- UN raises concerns over two Bills in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Impunity in Sri Lanka to be raised at UN Human Rights Council (Category: Breaking News)
- UN experts call on Sri Lanka to suspend ‘Yukthiya’ anti-drug operation (Category: Breaking News)
- UN Human Rights Committee to review Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
A passenger from Sri Lanka has tested positive for Covid after arriving in Tamil Nadu. IANS reported that two passengers, one from Singapore and the other from Sri Lanka tested positive on arrival from international destinations. This came following a random Covid test being done at the Chennai International Airport. The Tamil Nadu health department […]
- Another 5 Covid related deaths reported (Category: Breaking News)
- Seven more Covid related deaths reported (Category: Breaking News)
- Two people with Covid arrive in Madurai from China via Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Another nine Covid related deaths reported (Category: Breaking News)
While the rained out second ODI in Christchurch would have no doubt been frustrating for both sets of players, the fact remains that its impact on the grander scheme of things was rather minimal – at least in terms of the World Cup Super League. Having shared the points, and despite Sri Lanka also being […]
- Cricket Deficit (Category: Business)
- No DRS as teams battle it out for final two World Cup spots (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka leave for World Cup Qualifiers (Category: Breaking News)
- Residential camp for cricketers in Radella (Category: Breaking News)
Efforts to damage caused by Tokyo funds projects continue By Shamindra Ferdinando Sri Lanka’s Ambassador in Tokyo Rodney Perera has said that in the wake of the IMF finalizing the latest loan facility, the country received an assurance from Japan that infrastructure development projects here would be provided Japanese funding.Rodney Perera quoted Japanese Prime Minister […]
- SL, Japan to promote sustainable development, and foster low-carbon growth (Category: Breaking News)
- More Japanese funding for post-war projects in North (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to get Rs. 3.3bn Japanese grant under Economic and Social Development Program (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan extends Rs. 611 mn grant assistance for HR development in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
After the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a 48-month extended arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility of USD 3 billion to support Sri Lanka’s economic policies and reforms, there are talks that the deal between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and IMF may make room for pro-China forces to raise their head in the island nation, reported […]
- IMF working with a government without a mandate – Handunnetti (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF programme in SL showing signs of working – Breuer (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s response to debt restructuring request expected by Jan end: SL (Category: Breaking News)
- PM begins talks with visiting IMF team in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
On March 30, Nalin Fernando, Minister of Trade, Commerce and Food Security in Colombo was presented the new Electronic Certificate of Origin (eCoO) system by the International Trade Centre (ITC) team, led by Ms. Raghad Altalli, Programme Manager and Trade Facilitation Advisor. The new eCoO system, implemented by the Department of Commerce (DoC), is a […]
- Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliament facing shortage of eggs (Category: Breaking News)
- Thailand and Sri Lanka complete 4th round of FTA talks (Category: Breaking News)
- It has been possible to control the rise in the price of essential food items - Minister of Tra... (Category: Breaking News)
France and Sri Lanka today signed a 300,000 EUR grant agreement supporting improved monitoring and reporting of air quality in Sri Lanka. The agreement was signed between the country director of the French Development Agency (AFD) M. Reda SOUIRGI and Dr. Anil Jasinghe, Secretary to the Ministry of Environment in Sri Lanka in presence of […]
- Sri Lanka s air quality reaches unhealthy level (Category: Breaking News)
- Air quality in Sri Lanka improves (Category: Breaking News)
- UK and Sri Lanka sign deal to protect marine environment. (Category: Breaking News)
- US, Australia gave Sri Lanka Air Force, Navy fuel during shortage (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe says the country’s resources are wasted on the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), and SriLankan Airlines. Addressing the CEO Forum hosted by CA Sri Lanka, President Wickremesinghe said that money is needed for education, health and social safety for the poor and vulnerable and not to support the CPC, […]
- Former UK PM David Cameron holds talks with RW (Category: Breaking News)
- President accused of acting like Pusswedilla (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil reveals China’s refusal to agree with India, Paris Club (Category: Breaking News)
- BASL concerned over Ranil’s attack on Saliya Pieris (Category: Breaking News)
Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Roshan Ranasinghe has reportedly written to the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) pertaining to recent reports claiming that a committee has been appointed to investigate Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).
Human Rights Watch (HRW) fears the International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan granted to Sri Lanka could erode rights in the country. The global human rights group said that the Government of Sri Lanka should ensure that policies to enhance revenues do not further erode economic and social rights and that anti-corruption reforms provide accountability. On […]
- HRW says economic crisis puts rights in Sri Lanka in peril (Category: Breaking News)
- Rights group accuses Sri Lanka of cracking down on dissent (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil urged to end use of counter terror laws on protesters (Category: Breaking News)
- Ongoing abuses undermining proposed TRC goals in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The STEAM education system which is introduced from tomorrow (March 31) under the theme ‘Let’s see - let’s work - step into the future’, can be utilised to strengthen the national economy since STEAM education system contributes up to 65 percent of the GDP of some countries, Education Minister Dr. Susil Premajayantha said.The post STEAM education system for Sri Lankan schools from tomorrow appeare...
- Teacher Service to get 13,000 more recruits from Friday (Category: Breaking News)
- No term tests for primary sections of schools starting in March – Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Compulsory school attendance of applicants for A/L examination reduced from 80% to 40% (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to grant 03 months vocational training for students awaiting Ordinary Level exam results (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)
The government intensified its crackdown on dissent as thousands of people protested against the dire economic situation, Amnesty International said in its latest annual world report. The report, The State of the World’s Human Rights, highlighted that The rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly came under fierce attack by law enforcement agencies, which […]
- Amnesty, too, condems proposed anti-terrorism law (Category: Breaking News)
- Colombo fails to meet obligations linked to GSP+ Scheme (Category: Breaking News)
- HRC: HSZ cannot be declared under Official Secret Act (Category: Breaking News)
- UN concerned over Anti-Terrorism Bill and Online Safety Bill (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post IMF Loan Risks Eroding Rights; Sri Lanka Should Ensure Fair Taxes, Accountability For Corruption: HRW appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Sri Lankan Govt. Should Withdraw Draft ‘Rehabilitation’ Law: Human Rights Watch (Category: Breaking News)
- Rights Groups Urge Strong UN Resolution On Sri Lanka: UNHRC Should Enhance Mandates, Address Gro... (Category: Breaking News)
- Reject New Counterterrorism Bill: Proposed Law Breaks Government Pledge To End Abuse – HRW (Category: Breaking News)
- Rights groups urge strong UN resolution on Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Shri Shaktikanta Das and the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India Milinda Moragoda today discussed enhancing trade using the Indian Rupee. Continuing his engagement with key officials of the Indian Government, the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India Milinda Moragoda met with the Governor […]
- India Bank opens branch in Sri Lanka's North (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka and India discuss way forward in bilateral economic cooperation (Category: Breaking News)
- High Commissioner Moragoda continues dialogue with Indian Premier’s Principal Secy (Category: Breaking News)
- HC Moragoda meets FICCI President to woo Indian investments (Category: Breaking News)
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has warned the public of significant risks associated with using and investing in cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency is a type of virtual currency that is generated by private entities and not by a monetary authority of a country. The term ‘cryptocurrency’ refers to a digital representation of value that is […]
- Fallen ‘Crypto King’ Sam Bankman-Fried gets 25 years for fraud (Category: Breaking News)
- Video: CRYPTO IS DEAD IN AMERICA??? | IS THIS THE END OF CRYPTO??? (Category: Business)
- IMF flags debt restructuring hurdles, says banning crypto should be an option (Category: Breaking News)
- Video: CPI TODAY | WHERE IS CRYPTO HEADING??? (Category: Business)
FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first privately-owned international airline, has increased the frequency of its flights to Dubai and Colombo daily from March 26, 2023.The post FitsAir increases flights between Colombo and Dubai appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- FitsAir Crowned as Asia’s Most On-Time Airline (Category: Breaking News)
- AirAsia and FitsAir among bidders for SriLankan Airlines (Category: Breaking News)
- FitsAir launches flights to Chennai, India (Category: Breaking News)
- FitsAir to launch low cost airline in Sri Lanka on October 5 (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post IMF’s Concern On Corruption appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- IMF Forecasts & Systemic Crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF’s Prescription: Panacea Or Palliative? (Category: Breaking News)
- Economic Realities & Political Promises (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt, Divestiture & Discontent (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka in the throes of the worst economic crisis since Independence has resorted to some desperate action; it has for the first time in its history declared bankruptcy, suspended debt repayment, secured an IMF bailout for the 17th time, and agreed to extremely stringent loan conditions, which have already caused social unrest with people […]
- How governments use IMF bailouts to hurt political opponents – new research (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF China and debt-trap (Category: Breaking News)
- Income inequality: How the rich got richer and what politicians are doing about it (Category: Business)
- SL economy, IMF claims, and reality (Category: Breaking News)
South Africa is committed to sharing their experiences in relation to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission with a view to assisting Sri Lanka in the reconciliation process, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said. Ramaphosa also recalled his friendship with President Ranil Wickremesinghe and said that he wishes to further consolidate the bilateral relations with Sri […]
- Government to go ahead with Truth and Reconciliation Commission (Category: Breaking News)
- South Africa and Sri Lanka to strengthen bilateral relations (Category: Breaking News)
- SL, South Africa to further strengthen bilateral ties based on economic cooperation, investment (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka mourns death of former South African diplomat (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Is Sri Lanka An Ethnocracy? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Two Challenges: Economic Recovery & Political Devolution – IV (Category: Breaking News)
- Presidential Election 2024: What Would The Tamils Gain By Voting For Sinhala Politicians? (Category: Breaking News)
- Would Voting For A Tamil Presidential Candidate Polarize The Tamils? (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Challenges: Economic Recovery, Political Devolution – II (Category: Breaking News)
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