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Sri Lanka's central bank on Thursday threatened administrative intervention to control high market interest rates that it regarded as out of line with the inflation outlook.The post Central Bank of Sri Lanka threatens administrative measures over high market interest rates appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka resumes rate cuts to boost growth as inflation cools (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Central Bank further reduces policy rates (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka decided to maintain policy interest rates at their current levels (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka issues order slashing interest rates on lending products (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s gross official reserves were estimated at US dollars 1.7 billion as of end October 2022, including the swap facility from the People’s Bank of China, equivalent to around US dollars 1.4 billion, which has certain conditionalities on usability, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka said today. The Central Bank said that the merchandise […]
- Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates even further against the USD (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s liquid reserves continues to remain significantly low (Category: Breaking News)
- Samarasinghe briefs President Joe Biden (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil denies meeting Arjuna Mahendran in Singapore (Category: Breaking News)
By Ramesh Khan At the beginning of the year 2022, none in Sri Lanka would have thought that the end of the pandemic would not signal the end of misery. Instead, it signaled the advent of misery in forms that had been unknown to the Sri Lankans until now. A country filled with tourist spots, […]
- IFC to provide $400 million to banks in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- $ 400 m IMF lifeline for struggling Sri Lanka (Category: Business)
- Over 400 respond (Category: Breaking News)
- US$ 400 m India-SL energy transaction in the pipeline (Category: Business)
Sri Lanka briefed the European Parliament on discussions to establish a suitable Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) model. A multi-party delegation from the Parliament of Sri Lanka and the Delegation for relations with the countries of South Asia in the European Parliament (DSAS) conducted a productive virtual dialogue, the Foreign Ministry said today. The respective […]
- Government notes shortage of staff in Foreign Service (Category: Breaking News)
- EU keen to ensure all Sri Lankans have access to justice (Category: Breaking News)
- New envoys to Sri Lanka from EU, Iran, Switzerland present credentials (Category: Breaking News)
- Colombo based Diplomatic corps briefed on present situation (Category: Breaking News)
The Overall rate of inflation as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) on a Year-On-Year basis was 70.6% in October 2022, compared to 73.7% in September 2022.The post Sri Lanka’s inflation slows down to 70.6% in October 2022 appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- CCPI based inflation drops to 66% in October (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s inflation climbed to 60.8% in July – CCPI (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka consumer inflation hits record 73.7% in September (Category: Breaking News)
- CCPI based inflation further drops to 57.2% (Category: Breaking News)
People’s Bank recently entered into an agreement with the National Investment Industrial Bank in Russia to facilitate anovel remittance mechanism that enables efficient and convenient fund transfers from Russia to accounts in Sri Lanka. According to this arrangement, beneficiaries in Sri Lanka, especiallyservice providers, exporters etc. will be able to receive fundsquickly and cost effectively. [...
- Parliament approves appointment of Sri Lanka’s new HC to Maldives (Category: Breaking News)
- Singer secures 18th consecutive ‘People’s Brand of the Year’ Award at SLIM-KANTAR PEOPLE’S AWARD... (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliament approves appointment of new Foreign Secretary (Category: Breaking News)
- Prime Wins Gold in Land and Property Sector at TAGS Awards 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is to promote white water rafting and other adventure sports in the country. President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his budget speech, said that various new programs have been introduced in several countries to attract tourists. However, he said there is a lack of approach to develop maritime tourism considering advantages of the location of […]
- Danushka pictured in Sydney for the first time since rape case (Category: Breaking News)
- Parts of Colombo to be without water for 18 hours (Category: Breaking News)
- Technical fault forces open Kukule Ganga sluice gates (Category: Breaking News)
- Police fire tear gas near Nelum Pokuna (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka unveils a budget on Monday attempting to put the South Asian government's finances in order, with reforms to advance a $2.9 global billion bailout from the island's worst financial crisis since independence in 1948.The post Sri Lanka budget to seek recovery for crisis-hit economy appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- 6.2 million people in Sri Lanka facing moderate acute food insecurity – FAO (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka ranks 64 on Global Hunger Index 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka begins crucial debt restructuring talks with China (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka still among 10 countries with highest food price inflation (Category: Breaking News)
By Amal Jayasinghe Dozens of state-owned Sri Lankan companies employing tens of thousands of people could be restructured or closed as part of an IMF bailout of the bankrupt country, with the country’s airline top of the list for reform.With nearly 6,000 staff, SriLankan Airlines is the biggest and most expensive of the cash-haemorrhaging, sclerotic […]
- Union: UL will be stripped of profitable units to ensure no takers for national carrier (Category: Breaking News)
- Four replacement engines for grounded aircraft by mid-July: Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- The National Airline: A financial catastrophe in the making! (Category: Breaking News)
- UL attempt to recruit foreign pilots flops due to low pay, high taxes – Dayasiri (Category: Breaking News)
By MAHADIYA HAMZA ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s tourism revival is facing a challenge in bringing in more high spending foreign visitors due to increasing protests locally while monetary tightening, impacts of Russian invasion into Ukraine, and rising inflation globally.The move is likely to slow the island nation’s recovery from the unprecedented economic crisis as it is […]
- Developing plans and policies without young people is a futile exercise: UNICEF Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Urgent measures needed to halt exodus of skilled personnel (Category: Breaking News)
- UNDP, EU assistance to equip tourism industry for sustainable future (Category: Breaking News)
- OPA panel discussion: The Role of Domestic Aviation in Sri Lanka Tourism (Category: Breaking News)
Edelweiss/Swiss International Air Lines, a member of the Lufthansa Group, resumed direct nonstop flights from Switzerland to Sri Lanka today. The inaugural flight from Zurich to Colombo, LX 8068, arrived in Sri Lanka with 125 passengers. The passengers were warmly welcomed by a traditional Kandyan dance performance and presented with tea gift packs sponsored by […]
- IMF holds key talks with Sri Lankan delegation (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF wants secrecy till final deal with Sri Lanka reached (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil briefs UN chief on Sri Lanka’s environment policy (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s creditors to hold crucial talks next week (Category: Breaking News)
Dozens of state-owned Sri Lankan companies employing tens of thousands of people could be restructured or closed as part of an IMF bailout of the bankrupt country, with the country's airline top of the list for reform.The post Turbulence ahead: Airline on the block in Sri Lanka reforms appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- SriLankan Airlines obtains Government’s approval to recruit foreign pilots (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s airline posts US $ 525 million annual loss (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLankan CEO believes ‘worst is over’, expects $50 Million profit next year (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka airline boss says ‘don’t be a CEO during Covid’ (Category: Breaking News)
Tourism Minister Harin Fernando appealed to international travellers to add Sri Lanka to their travel wish list, assuring tourists are cushioned from the economic shocks the country is undergoing, and that they will be well looked after.The post Hospitality doesn’t die just because inflation is high – Harin appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA ...
- Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara expelled from Samagi Jana Balawegaya (Category: Breaking News)
- Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara reappointed to UNP working Committee (Category: Breaking News)
- Harin appointed Sports Minister, Pavithra appointed Irrigation Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister suspends governing bodies for 5 sports (Category: Breaking News)
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- Govt.’s economic narrative gains business support but Little else (Category: Breaking News)
- Getting Nearer To Solution As Options Narrow (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP Proposal Points To Consensual Way Forward (Category: Breaking News)
- Divergence Grows Between Appearance & Reality (Category: Breaking News)
by Jehan Perera The mass protest in Colombo by a large collective of trade unions, student movements, opposition political parties and social activists failed to make an impact. The government had made its own preparations which were more cohesive than those of the protesting groups. They were met with a mobilization of police forces who […]
- Accusing govt. of repression, FUTA pledges solidarity with protesters (Category: Breaking News)
- Legitimate Demands Of Protestors Need To Me Met (Category: Breaking News)
- Hitler, Stalin and others (Category: Breaking News)
- Kicking down ladder (Category: Breaking News)
By introducing innovative Made in India defence items, India has surmounted yet another technological challenge in the global defence industry. PM Narendra Modi inaugurated DefExpo 2022, which showcased the prowess of the Indian defence industry and was held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, from October 19 to 22. At this exhibition of Indian defence technology, a three-member […]
- India seeks strategic partnership with Sri Lanka in maritime surveillance system expansion (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian President and Prime Minister to grace Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi discusses Sri Lankan crisis during G-7 meeting (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi says India greatly sensitive to Sri Lanka’s needs (Category: Breaking News)
At least 5.7 million people (26% of the population) in Sri Lanka require humanitarian assistance at the moment, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says.The post At least 5.7 Million people in Sri Lanka require humanitarian assistance – UN agency appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- At least 5.7 Mn people in Sri Lanka require humanitarian assistance- UN agency (Category: Breaking News)
- UNFPA appeals for over 10 million dollars to assist Sri Lanka’s vulnerable women (Category: Breaking News)
- UN official to highlight Sri Lanka’s humanitarian needs during upcoming visit (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia to provide 25 mn USD in additional emergency aid to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Police have warned that it will crackdown on the mass protest scheduled to be staged in Colombo today (Wednesday). According to reports, the Police have issued letters to the protest leaders today saying they have not been given permission to go ahead with the protest. The protesters are expected to stage a walk and […]
- Police fire tear gas and water cannons on IUSF students (Category: Breaking News)
- Protest to mark 50 days of Galle Face struggle (Category: Breaking News)
- Protest march held to mark 50 days of Galle Face struggle (Category: Breaking News)
- Man walking from Thalawakele to Colombo to support protest (Category: Breaking News)
Several Business Chambers in a joint statement noted with concern that some organizations have called for mass protests on 2nd November. While recognizing their freedom of speech and right to express views, the Chambers requested all parties to call off protests of this nature that could undermine the efforts being taken to resolve the current […]
- Full Speed (Category: Business)
- Network Effort (Category: Business)
- A Budget for all! (Category: Business)
The fifth edition of Race The Pearl, a 24-hour race that covers the entire length of 600 kilometres of Sri Lanka from top to bottom, will take place on the 5th of November, 2022. Setting off from Point Pedro to Dondra Head. Race The Pearl will see ten cyclists – one from the United States […]
- Link Natural boosts ‘Race The Pearl’ cyclists (Category: Breaking News)
- Link Natural Products to Deliver a Healthy Boost for ‘Race The Pearl’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Wanshappriya winner of the men’s standard race (Category: Breaking News)
- Yupun Abeykoon slams Sri Lanka after breaking South Asian record (Category: Breaking News)
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena states that the direct contribution of governors and provincial council officers and former public representatives is essential for the success of the rural economic revival and food security programme.The post We should go beyond the traditional systems to earn more foreign income – Prime Minister appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in S...
- Dinesh Gunawardena sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Tenure of Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha members extended (Category: Breaking News)
- June 30 declared as a special bank holiday in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka declares emergency on drinking water crisis (Category: Breaking News)
A new “wellness village” hospital is to be constructed adjacent to the Biyagama Hospital. A discussion on the acquisition of land for the construction of the new hospital was held at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of Presidential Adviser on Climate Change, Ruwan Wijewardene. Based on a concept of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the wellness […]
- Detained IUBF convenor admitted to hospital (Category: Breaking News)
- Jackson Anthony’s son hits out at critics during funeral (Category: Breaking News)
- President shocked and saddened by Gujarat incident (Category: Breaking News)
- Army Captain killed, 3 others injured in Muthuwella accident (Category: Breaking News)
Rex Clementine in Sydney Imagine the International Cricket Council or Cricket Australia saying to the Sri Lankan captain you can play two games of the World Cup at one venue and you can even chose that venue. A number of skippers from Arju to the incumbent would opt for Sydney Cricket Ground. Not because Sydney […]
- Sri Lanka confident ahead of SCG double-header (Category: Breaking News)
- Perth has lost its old charm (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahela on Sri Lanka’s long road to greatness again (Category: Breaking News)
- Captain Clarke to miss Sri Lanka match due to injury (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post How Lanka Can Benefit From A Global Recession appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Prospects For Global Capitalism: 2023 & After (Category: Breaking News)
- Idiot’s Guide To Global & Domestic Debt (Category: Breaking News)
- Idiot’s Guide To Global & Domestic Debt (Category: Breaking News)
- Idiot’s Guide To Global & Domestic Debt (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Why The Aragalaya Is The Only Solution For Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Transfer Of Formal Power Vs People Power During Societal Transition (Category: Breaking News)
- The National People’s Power (NPP) (Category: Breaking News)
- Is Sri Lanka Becoming A Police State? Government Efforts To Delegitimise Aragalaya (Category: Breaking News)
- Aragalaya, Political Buddhism & Ranilocracy (Category: Breaking News)
Japan is working to organise a meeting of Sri Lanka’s creditors by the end of this year in hopes of solving that country’s debt crisis, the Japan News (By Yomiuri Shimbun) has learned.The post Japan to organize Sri Lanka creditors’ meeting by year-end – report appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Japan, India and France launch creditors meeting on Sri Lanka debt (Category: Breaking News)
- Tokyo will coordinate with other Sri Lanka creditors on debt (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan set to do its part over Sri Lanka debt woes – Finance Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Some Sri Lanka creditors seeking debt restructuring deal without China (Category: Breaking News)
Japan is working to organize a meeting of Sri Lanka’s creditors by the end of this year in hopes of solving that country’s debt crisis, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned. The meeting, which will discuss such issues as finding ways to reduce debt payments, aims to curb China’s influence by helping Sri Lanka cope with […]
- by Arundathie Abeysinghe U.S., Japan, India and Australia ready to intervene to prevent Sri Lank... (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan puts preconditions to support Sri Lanka’s debt issue (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka could wrap up debt restructure talks by Sept, president says (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan to organize Sri Lanka creditors’ meeting by year-end – report (Category: Breaking News)
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- Qualified Candidates Essential For System Change (Category: Breaking News)
- Chasing The Mirage Of National Reconciliation (Category: Breaking News)
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- Musings On A New Constitution (Category: Breaking News)
Trincomalee District Strategic Development Plan is not targeting elections, but a project that has been initiated to benefit future generations, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe said.The post Trincomalee District Strategic Development Plan not targeting elections, but a project to benefit future generations – President appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri L...
- Sri Lanka to work with India to make Trincomalee an energy hub (Category: Breaking News)
- Trincomalee District Strategic Development Plan not targeting elections, but a project to benefi... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President reveals strategic roadmap to transform ‘Arugam Bay’ into a high-income touri... (Category: Breaking News)
- Cultivate on all arable agricultural lands – President (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is to work with India to make Trincomalee an energy hub, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said. President Wickremesinghe said that the Trincomalee District Strategic Development Plan is not targeting elections, but a project that has been initiated to benefit future generations. He said that Sri Lanka values India’s assistance in implementing the Trincomalee District […]
- Trincomalee District Strategic Development Plan not targeting elections, but a project to benefi... (Category: Breaking News)
- Government to push ahead with plan for Trincomalee Port (Category: Breaking News)
- Infrastructure, energy and debt on agenda as Sri Lanka president arrives in India (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to focus on energy, port projects with India during presidential visit (Category: Breaking News)
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