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[…]The post Aragalaya Effect Vs IMF Effect appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- RW, IMF & The Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Homework For NPP (Category: Breaking News)
- Restructuring The Economy: A Stock Take (Category: Breaking News)
- Politics Behind Economic Recovery (Category: Breaking News)
Pakistan legend Sana Mir predicts the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2024 finalists, Sri Lanka and Scotland, to cause major upsets in the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in October. Sri Lanka defeated Scotland by 68 runs in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2024 final on 7 May. However, by virtue […]
- Sri Lanka clinch ICC Women s T20 World Cup 2024 qualification (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka thrash Scotland to win Women s T20 World Cup qualifiers (Category: Breaking News)
- Chamari Athapaththu to make statement on retirement claims (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka beat UAE to enter ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier final (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe told Parliament yesterday, making a statement, that he had assumed leadership of the country without any conditions, despite being a sole Member of Parliament from his party. The President said he expected to conclude all negotiations with external creditors by the middle of this year, and that the ultimate goal of debt restructuring […]
- No final decision on domestic debt restructuring : Bandula debt (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez reiterates need to go ahead with local debt restructuring (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP moves SC to prevent possible losses to EPF, ETF (Category: Breaking News)
- President now expects IMF bailout next month (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Ignoring The Whale, While Hooking The Sprat appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Just Rewards For Hard Work (Category: Breaking News)
- On Overlooking The Obvious (Category: Breaking News)
- Improvising To Overcome Tragedy (Category: Breaking News)
- Aiyo Sirisena! Cut Out The Bluff! (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Unraveling The Root Causes Of Sri Lanka’s Foreign Currency Crisis appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity, & The IMF: A Solution Or A Worsening Of The Problem? (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? (Category: Breaking News)
- From Socialism To Success: Sweden’s Economic Evolution (Category: Breaking News)
- Budget 2023: A Depth Or Dearth (Category: Breaking News)
Left-arm spinning allrounder Dunith Wellalage has made Sri Lanka’s squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup despite never having played a T20 international. Top-order batter Kamindu Mendis and round-arm seamer Nuwan Thushara are also in the 15. From the older cohort, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, and Dasun Shanaka also find places in the squad. […]
- Angelo Mathews back in T20I squad after three-year absence (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh look to remedy home record as rivalry with Sri Lanka heats up (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bowled out for 50 in Asia Cup final (Category: Breaking News)
- McCoy and Charles thump South Africa to give West Indies series sweep (Category: Breaking News)
Addressing the Parliament of Sri Lanka today (May 09), President Ranil Wickremesinghe provided a comprehensive overview of the country's economic journey over the past two years.The post Sri Lanka President highlights economic progress and future challenges appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka and India reach agreements on Renewable Energy, Animal Husbandry, and more (Category: Breaking News)
- President delivers special statement in parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President invited all to join hands to build a prosperous Sri Lanka by 2048 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe meets Singapore President Halimah Yacob (Category: Breaking News)
By Easwaran Rutnam President Ranil Wickremesinghe blamed Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa for the crisis in the country saying things could have been different if he accepted the Prime Minister post in April 2022. The President expressed these views after delivering a statement in Parliament, Thursday. Wickremesinghe said that in 2022 he willingly embraced the task […]
- Sri Lanka President Ranil delivers Government’s policy statement in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- “We may contest elections separately but let us collaborate in nation-building endeavors” – Pres... (Category: Breaking News)
- Economy improving, VAT can be reduced – RW (Category: Breaking News)
- President outlines his track record since assuming office in 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
Officers attached to the Narcotics Control Unit of Sri Lanka Customs have arrested a passenger at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake with Gold Gel weighing nearly 2 kilograms and estimated to be worth around Rs. 40 million.
Sri Lanka has been promoted as an “exciting tourist destination” among Americans. The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington D.C. opened its doors for American visitors as part of Passport DC’s ‘Around the World Embassy Tour’. The open house launched under a special event, “Passport DC” was organized by Events DC in partnership with over […]
- Sri Lanka showcased at ‘Passport DC’ tour - Attracts over 2,500 visitors (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka Embassy in Washington DC hosts an event in association with "Wharton Club of DC" promo... (Category: Breaking News)
- Emirates inaugurates non-stop daily service to Washington, DC (Category: Business)
- "Passport DC - around the world embassy tour' attracts over 2500 visitors (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Women s Cricket Team Captain Chamari Athapaththu says now is not the right time to talk about whether or not she will retire from international cricket.
[…]The post From Israel To Sri Lanka: The Political Power Of The Defense agenda appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Planning For A Year Of Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Black & White; No Shades? (Category: Breaking News)
- Electing A New Parliament & Ending The Old Presidency (Category: Breaking News)
- An Open Missive To AKD & NPP (Category: Breaking News)
To achieve its goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2070 and producing 50 percent of its electricity requirements from renewable energy sources by 2030, India is rapidly progressing towards renewables, primarily solar and wind. India now ranks fourth in renewable energy capacity in the world scaling up its renewable energy capacity by 250 percent […]
- India’s renewable energy capacity at 114 GW till June-end (Category: Breaking News)
- India to commission floating solar power plants in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- India to commission floating solar power plants in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Germany sets new solar power record, institute says (Category: Business)
On-arrival visa controversy: By Shamindra Ferdinando The SJB has called upon the government to explain why the Department of Immigration and Emigration had entered into an agreement with VFS Global-led grouping for the issuance of online visas against the backdrop of SLT Mobitel offering the same service at a much lower cost. Prof. G. L. […]
- Visa scandal exposed after airport chaos (Category: Breaking News)
- On-arrival visa controversy: Patali draws IMF’s attention, warns police over playing politics wi... (Category: Breaking News)
- VFS Global responds (Category: Breaking News)
- BIA thrown into turmoil as foreign firm handles on-arrival visa counter (Category: Breaking News)
A Sri Lankan passenger arriving from Thailand has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake last night for the possession of more than 05 kg of Kush cannabis.
[…]The post Why A Tamil Common Candidate In The Presidential Election? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Do The Sinhalese People Live On Mars? Who Is Telling The Truth? (Category: Breaking News)
- Sarath Weerasekera Thinks The Tamils In Sri Lanka Are Born Slaves (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Tamils & Palestinians: International Justice In The Dark? (Category: Breaking News)
- Would Voting For A Tamil Presidential Candidate Polarize The Tamils? (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s security forces abducted men and women from the ethnic Tamil minority and tortured them in custody long after the end of a bloody civil war in the South Asian island nation, a human rights group said in a new report. The 26-year civil war between separatist Tamil insurgents and government forces ended in […]
- India, Sri Lanka passenger ferry service launched after 40 years (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan asylum seekers in Australia push for permanent visas (Category: Breaking News)
- Refugee from Sri Lanka becomes Mayor in UK town (Category: Breaking News)
- Jimmy Anderson confirms England farewell (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Utilizing The PIP Approach To Develop The Business Sector: A Much-Needed Policy Reform For Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- From Israel To Sri Lanka: The Political Power Of The Defense agenda (Category: Breaking News)
- The Fight For Women’s Empowerment In An Era Of Conflict & Multifaceted Crises (Category: Breaking News)
- Role Of Good Governance In Building A Resilient Health System: Framework For Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Waiting For Godot: Can Some Developing Nations Unite & Transform The Planet? (Category: Breaking News)
2100 new Grama Niladhari officers were awarded appointment letters today (May 08) by the Sri Lankan President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, at Temple Trees.The post 2100 new Grama Niladhari officials appointed appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- 2100 new GN officers appointed (Category: Breaking News)
- 2002 Grama Niladhari officers set to be appointed before end of April (Category: Breaking News)
- Report on student consuming coconut kernel for lunch unfounded – President’s Media Division (Category: Breaking News)
- 2100 New GN Officials Appointed (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lankan Government says there were no concerns raised over the recent visit by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs adheres strictly to international rules and regulations in its interactions with foreign countries. “we’re actively seeking to attract more investors, as demonstrated by the successful […]
- Russia and Sri Lanka discuss issue related to Sri Lankans in Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
- Rescued Sri Lankans from Myanmar to be repatriated to Sri Lanka via Bangkok (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka saddened over the death or Iran’s President, FM (Category: Breaking News)
- Norway to boost bilateral ties with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Emirates has reaffirmed its strategic cooperation with Tourism Seychelles and the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and has forged a new partnership with the Hong Kong Tourism Board. Now in its 38th year of operating in Sri Lanka, Emirates will continue its efforts to support the island nation’s tourism agenda, including the development of special packages […]
- Couples in Sri Lanka not prioritizing having babies (Category: Breaking News)
- NIA arrests wanted accused in espionage case involving Sri Lankan (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to further strengthen presence in China (Category: Breaking News)
- Six killed as torrential rains batter Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Reporting On UNHRC Matters: An Open Letter To Sinha Ratnatunga Editor Of The Sunday Times appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Resolution #9 Is #1 On Ranil’s Watch As President. Will Anything Be Different? (Category: Breaking News)
- The Philippines looks askance at evidence gathering mechanism (Category: Breaking News)
- US submits draft resolution on SL (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s 6th Periodic Review under the ICCPR to be held in Geneva (Category: Breaking News)
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- Asiri Hospital Galle Launches State-of-the-Art Dialysis Center, Revolutionizing Access to Afford... (Category: Breaking News)
- St. Joseph Hospital, Negombo Relaunches with Enhanced Medical Facilities and Expanded Services (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan and UPFA help enhance healthcare accessibility in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Ninewells Hospital Becomes the First in the Healthcare Sector to Implement SAP Business One (Category: Breaking News)
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has filed a Fundamental Rights Petition in the Supreme Court, challenging the appointment of W. Kanishka D. Wijeratne as the Director General (DG) of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). Wijeratne, who had previously served as the DG of CIABOC since January 2020, was reappointed to […]
- New DG appointed to Bribery or Corruption commission (Category: Breaking News)
- Applications called for the appointment of new bribery commission DG (Category: Breaking News)
- Archeology Department DG resigns after blasting from Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- UNIDO’s Deputy DG in town (Category: Business)
Sri Lanka’s tentative recovery from its worst economic crisis could be stalled by presidential elections due later this year, the island nation’s central bank chief warned on Tuesday. Months-long shortages of food, fuel and medicines culminated in Sri Lanka defaulting on its foreign debt in 2022 and angry protests that led to the ouster of […]
- Samitha Dulan breaks world record in Men’s F-44 javelin throw (Category: Breaking News)
- China to help conclude debt restructuring process in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- US and Sri Lanka’s Election Commission discuss importance of free and fair polls (Category: Breaking News)
- Fourteen Sri Lankan fishermen arrested by Indian Navy (Category: Breaking News)
For the fifth time Vladimir Putin took the long walk through the Grand Kremlin Palace to the St Andrew’s Throne Hall. There he took the oath of office and was sworn in as Russia’s president for a new six-year term. “We are a united and great people. Together we will overcome all obstacles, we will […]
- Russia says all four suspects arrested after 133 killed at concert hall (Category: Breaking News)
- Georgia rocked by clashes over ‘foreign agent’ bill (Category: Breaking News)
- Pentagon to ‘rush’ Patriot missiles to Ukraine in $6bn package (Category: Breaking News)
- US House passes crucial aid deal worth $61bn for Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
Saudi Arabia has offered Sri Lanka assistance to combat blindness in Sri Lanka and the diseases that cause it. The Saudi Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Khalid bin Hamoud Al-Kahtani stated that the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center organized the Saudi Noor Voluntary Project in the Republic of Sri Lanka to combat blindness and […]
- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosts the World Economic Forum (Category: Breaking News)
- Harsha claims MBS rejected Nasheed’s request to help Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Iraq wants to enhance bilateral, political relations with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Second consignment of Indonesia humanitarian aid arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
A member of an organized crime gang involved in the murder of Roshan Kumara Vithanage, Treasurer of the Public Health Inspectors' Association, was apprehended at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night (May 06).The post Murder suspect of Health Inspectors’ Association treasurer nabbed at BIA appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONL...
- Ape Jana Bala Party Chairman arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- Wanted murder suspect shot dead in Minuwangoda during shootout with Police STF (Category: Breaking News)
- Main suspect over brutal murder of five in Delft Island arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- Key associate of ‘Angoda Lokka’ apprehended at BIA with forged passport (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Police announced that Ramesh Priyajanaka, also known as 'Manna Ramesh', the leader of an underworld criminal gang, was extradited from Dubai to Sri Lanka this morning (May 07) by a team of CID officers.The post ‘Manna Ramesh’ repatriated to Sri Lanka from Dubai appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Police obtain 72-hour detention order on Manna Ramesh (Category: Breaking News)
- Manna Ramesh repatriated to Sri Lanka from Dubai (Category: Breaking News)
- Grenade and motorcycle found as police raid Manna Ramesh s house (Category: Breaking News)
- Underworld figure Manna Ramesh arrested in Dubai (Category: Breaking News)
India has delivered the first batch of medium-range, supersonic BrahMos cruise missiles – that can be launched from land, sea and air – to the Philippines. Brahmos is one of the most lethal weapons in its category. They will be deployed in the South China Sea to resist Beijing’s unrelenting and unilateral aggression in violation […]
- Resource Conflict (Category: Business)
- Ignoring China’s Ultimatum, Philippines To Hold Drills With Australia, Japan & US In Disputed So... (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Chinese vessels shadowed Philippine, US ships – Philippine military (Category: Breaking News)
- Phillipines’ bold response to aggressive China in the South China Sea (Category: Breaking News)
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