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"It is crystal clear what the people want right now. They want change, a fresh start, a new way of governance."
India is willing to make more investments in neighbouring Sri Lanka after supporting it with $3.8 billion this year, New Delhi s envoy in Colombo told the Indian Express newspaper.
"If Wickremesinghe wanted to enlist the help of Scotland Yard, said Fernando, he had ample opportunity in 2019."
Romesh Kaluwitharana – friend and fellow cricketer of late Australian international Hall of Fame cricketer Shane Warne, together with TTS Hospitality hosted the late cricketer’s brother Jason Warne and his family for a luncheon during their visit to Sri Lanka. The visit made to Sri Lanka upon the invitation of the former Minister of Tourism, […]
CIVICUS, a global civil society alliance, is concerned with the declaration of a State of Emergency by the Prime Minister’s office in Sri Lanka on 13 July and again by the Acting President on 18 July. The organisation urged the Sri Lankan authorities to refrain from using the State of Emergency to stifle dissent and respect […]
At least 105 SLPP members have met Wickremesinghe and discussed their grievances.
As the Sri Lankan political crisis continues to rage, China has not made any comments and this has made it evident that the ouster of the Rajapaksa family from power is set to have long-term implications for the Chinese, media reports said. In more than half a century for which the Rajapaksas held public offices […]
The turmoil in Sri Lanka is the latest warning to Chinese investors about political risk in emerging markets, analysts have warned. Chinese companies operating overseas need to prepare crisis management plans in case of social unrest and political turmoil in these developing countries, according to Chris Torrens, a partner at the consultancy Control Risks. “Sri Lanka is […]
On my way to Parliament to take a crucial step
The Tamil diaspora has offered to play a constructive role in Sri Lanka to ensure long-lasting changes in the country. The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) congratulated the Aragalaya (Struggle) movement in Sri Lanka for the phenomenal political victory it has achieved and expresses solidarity with the ordinary citizens who are leading this change with courage […]
India will help Sri Lanka stage an “early and effective” economic recovery, Indian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay told The Indian Express. To that effect, India, which has helped Sri Lanka with almost $4 billion in aid would, “going forward,” like to bring in “more investment” to help the country build capacities to […]
Sri Lanka's acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said the country's previous administration was "covering up facts" about its crippling financial crisis.The post Sri Lanka’s acting President says previous government was ‘covering up facts’ about financial crisis appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka News - Latest News in Sri Lanka - Breaking News from Sri Lanka.
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Central bank gets ACU dollar to peg and also force purchase dollars through a surrender rule to prevent a float
The future of constitutionalism, democracy and the Sri Lankan economy depends on the ability of MPs to elect a President who is capable of restoring constitutionalism and accountability, repairing the collapsed economy and restoring a semblance of normalcy in the lives of the citizens of the country, Rev. Keerthisiri Fernando, the Presiding Bishop of the […]
The subject of Chinese involvement in Sri Lanka has been discussed several times and my letter in your issue of 12 March 2019 under the caption, ‘Is China Gaining Dominance Over Asian Region?’ showed how Sri Lanka had been trapped. China’s modus operandi is to fund unproductive projects unlike other funding agencies which do independent […]
By Jehan Perera Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been nominated by the SLPP general Secretary as the ruling party’s candidate for election to the Presidency to take place in Parliament on 20 July. There is controversy over this nomination as the SLPP Chairman and other party members have denied this. The controversy extends also to […]
(Vatican News): Pope Francis has expressed his closeness to the people of Sri Lanka, assuring that he joins them in prayer. Speaking during the Sunday Angelus he also issued an appeal to all parties who are engaged in finding a solution to the crisis, rooted in corruption and economic mismanagement, that has deprived the people […]
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The agreement comes amid speculations over Premadasa's withdrawal from July 20 presidential vote.
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Sri Lanka s acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said the country s previous administration was Âcovering up facts about its crippling financial crisis.
Cinnamon Grand Colombo hosted the Australian Cricket Team during their recent tour of Sri Lanka. The team enjoyed the delightful facilities at the hotel during their stay in the island as they played a series of 3 One Day International matches against the Sri Lankan Cricket Team. On behalf of the nation, Cinnamon Grand Colombo […]
Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Samantha Power, noted that unrest forced former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to flee Sri Lanka. Speaking on the state of global food security and nutrition, Power said that Sri Lanka will not be the last Government to fall. She said that unrest fuelled by a mix of […]
Some confidence returns to the market after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa resigned.
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Sri Lanka’s Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe today (July 18) stated that the absence of a proper Easter Sunday investigation has meant that this issue has still not been fully resolved and he is requesting the assistance of the UK Government and their intelligence services.The post Easter Attacks: Sri Lanka to seek assistance of UK Government & intelligence over Easter Sunday attacks ...