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Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe highlighted that the tourism industry stands as the paramount sector capable of swiftly advancing the country’s economic objectives.The post Sri Lanka President emphasizes progress in tourism sector, ready to provide required facilities appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- India continues to top number of visitors to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- President moots ‘Greater Yala’ concept to boost tourism (Category: Breaking News)
- Two million tourists and a revenue of US $ 06 billion expected in 2024 – Minister of State for T... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to target 5 million tourist arrivals a year (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has mooted the ‘Greater Yala’ concept which will promote Yala and areas around it. Speaking after inaugurating the Hilton Yala Resort, the President said that Yala must be promoted as a unified tourist destination by incorporating nearby areas. “Why are you going to call these places Udawalawe, Kumana and all? These are […]
- India continues to top number of visitors to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to target 5 million tourist arrivals a year (Category: Breaking News)
- Singapore’s Prime Minister keen to deepen ties with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF MD and Ranil review progress on restructuring Sri Lanka’s debt (Category: Breaking News)
Wang Yi, Director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, (and Foreign Minister) said, on Wednesday, that China would help Sri Lanka effectively address the challenges of financial debt. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, said so during […]
- China says ready to play positive role in easing Sri Lanka s debt burden (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka confirms request for China to defer arrival of ship (Category: Breaking News)
- U.S. strongly pressured Colombo over Chinese vessel s planned visit- reports (Category: Breaking News)
- China reiterates calls on commercial, multilateral creditors to participate in SL debt restructu... (Category: Breaking News)
Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, vowed that China will help Sri Lanka effectively address the challenges of financial debt on Wednesday.The post China to help Sri Lanka address challenges of financial debt – Foreign Minister appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- China to help Sri Lanka address challenges of financial debt - Foreign Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- China says ready to support Sri Lanka to overcome Economic Crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- China calls for joint efforts to ease Sri Lanka’s debt burden (Category: Breaking News)
- India commits to help Sri Lanka on debt in prospective IMF program (Category: Breaking News)
• A new program to solve the problems regarding the registration of traditional healers • Steps to amend the Ayurveda Act • Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Corporation is now a profitable company • Many programs to be launched by the Ayurveda department targeting the tourism industry- State Minister of Indigenous Medicine Sisira Jayakody
- The President underscores the criticality of financial discipline in nation-building (Category: Breaking News)
- President directs President’s Fund Secretary to clear applications backlog by December 31st (Category: Breaking News)
- I have fulfilled my obligation- Anticipate the IMF to fulfil its responsibility by the end of ... (Category: Breaking News)
- The Resolution to constitute the "National Council" will be presented in Parliament for approv... (Category: Breaking News)
India is hoping to strengthen trilateral cooperation with Japan and Sri Lanka, focusing on new avenues of collaboration while jointly working on debt restructuring for Colombo. Speaking at the India-Sri Lanka-Japan Trilateral Cooperation Event, co-hosted by NatStrat, VIF, Pathfinder, and CII, Puneet Agrawal in New Delhi, Joint Secretary of the Indian Ocean Region in the […]
- Sri Lanka, India Maldives to revive trilateral maritime security dialogue (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka, India Maldives to revive trilateral maritime security dialogue (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka, India Maldives to revive trilateral maritime security dialogue (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka, India Maldives to revive trilateral maritime security dialogue (Category: Breaking News)
Tuesday 15th August, 2023 The Professional Chef’s Association Sri Lanka (PCASL) made a fervent appeal over the weekend on behalf of everyone engaged in tourism. Pointing out that unfortunate instances abounded where foreign tourists faced exploitation at the hands of various persons, it stressed that the foreign guests helped boost the country’s economy and deserved […]
- Country attracts more than 800,000 tourists by 8 August (Category: Breaking News)
- 74,664 tourists arrive in Sri Lanka in first two weeks of Nov. (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bans transport of tourists by three wheeler taxis not licensed by Tourism Authority (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourist arrivals top 1.4 mn by third week of December (Category: Breaking News)
The Government is preparing a tourism policy which will be introduced soon together with additional measures to protect foreigners visiting Sri Lanka. Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said that the new tourism policy will ensure consistency in the tourism sector even if there is a change in the Government. “The challenge we had so far was […]
- Bollywood stars invited to park yachts in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to target 5 million tourist arrivals a year (Category: Breaking News)
- Emirates to promote Sri Lanka as ideal destination for travellers (Category: Breaking News)
- India continues to top number of visitors to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe underscored the imperative to fortify the nation’s economy, ensuring that forthcoming generations are spared from enduring the unfortunate period that both the country and its people have weathered in the past two years.The post Sri Lanka risks returning to bankruptcy within a decade unless steps taken promptly – President appeared first on ONLANKA -...
- Future generations must not be burdened with the challenging period that the nation has experien... (Category: Breaking News)
- BoI and Export Board of Sri Lanka fall short of targets (Category: Breaking News)
- President s New Year message (Category: Breaking News)
- In order for a country to develop economically, it must be open to the world – President Ranil W... (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka said that India will be one of the closest countries to enhance investments in Sri Lanka given its proximity to the Island nation and that it wants to have a very conducive environment for investors to come and invest. In an interaction with PTI, Sri Lankan Finance Minister Shehan Semasinghe also sounded optimistic […]
- Sri Lanka expects first review by IMF to be successful (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka yet to finalise restructuring domestic debt (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka receives 1st disbursement of US$ 250 million from WB (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka says economy has stabilised and growth is emerging (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post How I Have Used Obeyesekere In My Teaching appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Sinhalese Society Through The Prism Of Religion: An Appreciation Of Gananath Obeyesekere’s Work ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Review Of The Väddas In Sri Lankan History & Society (Category: Breaking News)
- Book Review: Gananath Obeyesekere – Stories And Histories (Category: Breaking News)
- Gratiaen Trust Presents “Doubling Ourselves” – An Online Workshop On Translations (Category: Breaking News)
More than 800,000 foreign tourists had visited Sri Lanka by 08 August, a Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) senior official said on Wednesday. Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority Chairman Priyantha Fernando also told the media that Sri Lanka had received 30,303 tourists during the first six days of August. India, the United Kingdom and China were the top source markets […]
- 360-degree campaign, diving destination launch- Sri Lanka lays recovery roadmap for tourism (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to receive first group of post-pandemic Chinese tourists in March (Category: Breaking News)
- Another group of post-pandemic Chinese tourists arrive in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Increase in earnings from tourism (Category: Breaking News)
Iran has voiced readiness to share its scientific and technological knowledge and expertise with “friendly” countries, including the South Asian island nation of Sri Lanka. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi made these remarks on Sunday in a meeting with Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Ali Sabry in Tehran. According to a communique issued by his office, Iran’s […]
- Extending the Order issued on Possession of Foreign Currency (Category: Breaking News)
- India-Sri Lanka joint military exercise Mitra Shakti 2023 culminates in Pune (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran and Sri Lanka to strengthen cooperation in multiple areas (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index - June 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
Iran has voiced readiness to share its scientific and technological knowledge and expertise with “friendly” countries, including the South Asian island nation of Sri Lanka.The post Iran ready to share scientific knowledge with Sri Lanka appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Iran ready to share scientific, technological knowledge with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Teheran expects enhancement of bilateral ties in all fields (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran and Sri Lanka to strengthen cooperation in multiple areas (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign Minister Ali Sabry to attend Iranian President Raisi s funeral (Category: Breaking News)
By Eng. Thushara Dissanayake Water is often undervalued and insufficient attention is paid to its pollution. The water quality degradation is a blooming environmental issue in Sri Lanka. According to World Bank findings, the invisible crisis of water quality degradation is reducing potential economic growth in heavily polluted areas of the world by one-third. It […]
- Dire weather forecast for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- People in five districts advised to wear masks due to toxic air blowing from India (Category: Breaking News)
- Country smothered by air pollution from subcontinent (Category: Breaking News)
- 'Excellent water' at more beaches (Category: Technology)
[…]The post Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? 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? – Part VI (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part IV (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part III (Category: Breaking News)
Recently Fairway Colombo Hotel, hosted the esteemed Miss World Tourism 2023 pageant. The spectacular event took place outdoors on Hospital Street, the vibrant venue where the famous Fairway Street food festival is held every month. The pageant attracted contestants from more than 30 countries, who dazzled the audience. With their grace and charm these beauties […]
- “Similarities of two cultures”, Ladies’ College students participate in Indo Lankan Ethnic Progr... (Category: Breaking News)
- Ten Ladies College girls back home after a wonderful Indian trip (Category: Breaking News)
- The looks that epitomise this season (Category: Breaking News)
- Sharmini of ‘Silk Wrap Fame’ (Category: Breaking News)
Iran and Sri Lanka agreed to take action regarding the release of prisoners of the two countries in a humane way in the near future, the Iranian Foreign Minister said. Today the potential of the Asian continent has attracted the attention of the world powers, and Asian countries, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said in his […]
- Four Iranian ships registered under the Sri Lankan flag (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka and Iran to strengthen bilateral ties (Category: Breaking News)
- Iranian President to inaugurate ‘Uma Oya’ project during Sri Lanka visit (Category: Breaking News)
- Nine Iranian sailors freed from Sri Lankan prisons after talks between FMs (Category: Breaking News)
Joining China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) project four years ago was a “hasty and disastrous” decision. This statement is from the Minister of Defense of Italy. An interview with Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto was published on Sunday, in which he said China’s involvement in the project was a “disastrous decision.” He also explained […]
- China warns against ‘undermining’ Belt and Road plan after Italy withdraws (Category: Breaking News)
- China-Sri Lanka trade agreements ‘speed up’ amidst debt restructuring negotiations (Category: Breaking News)
- China’s BRI leads to debt sustainability problems, excludes locals from decision making in Nigeria (Category: Breaking News)
- Europe’s Growing Skepticism towards China’s Belt and Road Initiative: A Deepening Rift in Global... (Category: Breaking News)
By Rathindra Kuruwita It is unlikely that the rupee will significantly depreciate following the recommencement of bilateral and commercial debt servicing, says Director of the Central Bank Economic Research Department, Dr. P. K. G. Harischandra. Dr. Harischandra said so when he was asked by journalists yesterday whether the rupee would depreciate significantly when the country […]
- Domestic debt restructuring will cripple EPF, ETF – JVP (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank appoints six Assistant Governors (Category: Breaking News)
- PM’s Office: IMF impressed with progress made by govt. (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka rupee s recent rise may face challenges as experts foresee a potential 16% drop ahead (Category: Breaking News)
The Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) will earn Rs. 700 per vehicle for each PickMe taxi which operates from the airport, the app-based ride hailing company said. Under a new agreement between the Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Ltd., and PickMe, the app-based ride hailing company will operate a taxi stand within the Bandaranaike […]
- Government defends decision to allow Uber and PickMe to operate at BIA (Category: Breaking News)
- App-based taxi hailing service seeks urgent intervention (Category: Breaking News)
- PickMe registers over 40,000 new drivers in 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith questions decision to allow Uber and Pick Me to operate at BIA (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post India-Sri Lanka Economic Partnership & Ethnic Reconciliation appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Indian Prime Minister urges Sri Lankan President to ensure “life of dignity and respect” for Tam... (Category: Breaking News)
- India urges Sri Lanka to ‘work meaningfully’ towards early implementation of its commitments (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Economics & 13A Politics: Recipe For Unrest (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka 2023: Bouquets & Brickbats (Category: Breaking News)
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka yesterday said that the authorisation of the Indian rupee as a designated currency did not make it a ‘legal tender’ in Sri Lanka for domestic payments/settlements. Issuing a clarification, titled Misinformation Relating to Indian Rupee (INR), the CBSL has said: “Any transaction executed between or among residents in Sri […]
- Indian Rupee not a legal tender in Sri Lanka for domestic payments (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian govt allows Lankans to hold $10,000 worth of rupee in cash (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian Government allows Sri Lankans to hold $10,000 worth of rupee in cash (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka notifies Indian rupee as designated currency (Category: Breaking News)
The Indian Rupee is not a legal tender in Sri Lanka for domestic payments or settlements, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said today. Issuing a statement, CBSL said that from time to time it authorises selected foreign currencies as designated foreign currencies with a view to facilitating international trade and cross-border banking transactions. […]
- CB: Indian rupee not ‘legal tender’ in SL (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian tourists visiting Sri Lanka can pay in INR (Category: Breaking News)
- Using the Indian Rupee for economic transactions will have positive impact on the tourism and ho... (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian govt allows Lankans to hold $10,000 worth of rupee in cash (Category: Breaking News)
The developing Indo-Lanka relations, particularly the process since early 2022 should be examined taking into consideration the significant role played by Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner in New Delhi Milinda Moragoda, who received the Cabinet rank. At the time President Gotabaya Rajapaksa sent the former UNP Minister, one -time close associate of UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, […]
- SLPP rebel MPs urge GR to break his silence on 13 A (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez needs fresh mandate to implement 13 A fully -Opp MPs (Category: Breaking News)
- First things first (Category: Breaking News)
- National elections: Ex-military factor (Category: Breaking News)
alleges refuelling stop of Macron’s plane exploited By Shamindra Ferdinando Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Spokesman Mujibur Rahuman yesterday (30) urged President Ranil Wickremesinghe to hold an early general election. He said so, responding to UNP MP Wajira Abeywardena’s recent declaration that Wickremesinghe would serve as the President for 12 more years. Rahuman dismissed Tourism Minister Harin ...
- SJB asks Mahinda why he protects Ranil if SLPP plans to go it alone at next election (Category: Breaking News)
- Mujibur slams Prez for ‘false claims’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Kanchana’s warning to restrict fuel supplies irrelevant, all imports already disrupted-SJB (Category: Breaking News)
- Rosy’s appointment violative of election laws – Mujibur (Category: Breaking News)
As Sri Lanka sank deep into its economic crisis last year, dentist Lakmal Kulasekara watched many in his field pack up and leave. No matter how bad things became, he was determined to stay.The post Sri Lanka hit by record brain drain, but some stay to rebuild appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Police fire tear gas at protestors in Maradana (Category: Breaking News)
- Political reforms need to accompany economic reforms in Sri Lanka – Samantha Power (Category: Breaking News)
- Is the worst over for Sri Lanka’s economic crisis? (Category: Breaking News)
- USAID Administrator Samantha Power arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
French President Emmanuel Macron made a historic visit to Sri Lanka on Friday (July 28), following his trip to the South Pacific Region.The post French President Emmanuel Macron pledges strong support for debt restructuring in Sri Lanka appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- French President Emmanuel Macron to visit Sri Lanka on July 28 (Category: Breaking News)
- France assures assistance to restructure Sri Lanka’s debt (Category: Breaking News)
- Macron hails French relations with Sri Lanka during historic visit (Category: Breaking News)
- Macron to become first French President to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
France has pledged its assistance in Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring process, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. French President Emmanuel Macron made a historic visit to Sri Lanka yesterday (28), following his trip to the South Pacific Region. This visit marked the first time a French President had visited the country. During the visit, President […]
- Macron hails French relations with Sri Lanka during historic visit (Category: Breaking News)
- Macron to become first French President to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- French President Emmanuel Macron pledges strong support for debt restructuring in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese Foreign Minister to hold crucial talks in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that the government will be unveiling a new tourist plan called ‘Visit Sri Lanka’ that will be released in the upcoming months.The post Sri Lanka Government to launch ‘Visit Sri Lanka’ new tourism plan appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Government to launch ‘Visit Sri Lanka’ with aims to draw 5 million tourists (Category: Breaking News)
- President announces govt s new tourism strategy- Visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to participate in Bocuse d’Or competition for the first time (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka President visits Tangalle and Galle to assess revival of tourism in South Coast (Category: Breaking News)
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