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Jammu and Kashmir is experiencing a period of high growth, driven by proactive government policies, strategic investments, and concerted efforts aimed at unlocking the region’s immense potential. • Jammu and Kashmir contributes approximately 0.8 percent to India’s GDP, in alignment with its population share of 0.9 percent and its FDI and exports are expanding, with […]
Jammu and Kashmir is experiencing a period of high growth, driven by proactive government policies, strategic investments, and concerted efforts aimed at unlocking the region’s immense potential. • Jammu and Kashmir contributes approximately 0.8 percent to India’s GDP, in alignment with its population share of 0.9 percent and its FDI and exports are expanding, with […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe participating in a friendly discussion organized by the ‘United Youth Union’ on the theme ‘Future of our Youth’ in Polonnaruwa on Saturday (23), stressed the necessity of a new economic reform program for the country’s economic recovery. He requested for collective support from all citizens to prevent the next generation from inheriting […]
State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe states that the country s economy is still not out of danger and that this should be the main focus in the upcoming election.
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Opposition and SJB leader Sajith Premadasa on Friday in Parliament called on government to withdraw immediately a proposed amendment to Sri Lanka’s Penal Code which will see a reduction in the age of consent (for sexual relations) from 16 years to 14 years of age. Premadasa said the draft bill amending the Penal Code has proposed to lower […]
By SHIHAR ANEEZ ECONOMYNEXT –Cabinet will discuss how to handle foreign research vessels in future and the Foreign Ministry is in the process of drafting a cabinet paper for the policy, two government officials said. Foreign research vessels are temporarily banned in Sri Lanka after India put heavy pressure on President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s government to stop […]
by Rex Clementine When your star player gets suspended twice within a month, that’s not ideal. When he is your captain, you have serious problems to deal with. We are talking about Wanindu Hasaranga here, whose constant altercations with match officials have landed him in trouble. First he took on local umpire Lyndon Hannibal for […]
By Rathindra Kuruwita Governor of the Central Bank, Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said that he agrees with the recommendations given by Committee on Public Finance (COPF) on the recent salary increments given to CB employees. Dr. Weerasinghe said the CB has no issue with COPF recommendations but there is a slight problem with the COPF recommendation […]
Singer Sri Lanka PLC, the nation’s foremost retailer of consumer durables, proudly extends its streak of success by clinching the prestigious ‘People’s Brand of the Year’ Award for the 18th consecutive year at the SLIM-KANTAR People’s Awards 2024, along with the ‘People’s Durables Brand of the Year’ Award at the ceremony, hosted by the Sri […]
People’s Bank has been named among the top 20 employers among AICPA and CIMA members in recognition of the bank’s contribution to the growth of management accountancy in Sri Lanka. The award was presented at the AICPA and CIMA Top Employer 2024 Award Ceremony held on recently at the Shangri-La, Colombo. The AICPA & CIMA […]
by Rajan Philips The Election Commission of India has set a staggering 44-day timetable for the country’s 18th Lok Sabha elections, between April 19 and June 1, with the results declared on June 4. There will be seven phases of voting – on April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, […]
National Peoples’ Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake, speaking in Canada, expressed regret over the 1987–1989 JVP insurrection in Sri Lanka. Dissanayake told a gathering in Toronto, Saturday, that there were circumstances that led to the violence. However, he said the JVP regressed what happened and has now progressed as a political party. The 1987–1989 […]
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State Minister of Transport Lasantha Alagiyawanna revealed that foreign individuals seeking a driving license in Sri Lanka will have the convenience of applying for it directly at the airport from April 15th 2024. Upon exiting the airport, they will be able to obtain their driver’s license swiftly and efficiently.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe underscored a concerning trend in the healthcare sector of Sri Lanka: the significant emigration rate among trained medical professionals. He noted that approximately 30 to 40 out of every 100 doctors or nurses trained in the country opt to leave, a circumstance deemed unfavourable for the nation.
The Director General of Israel s Population and Immigration Authority said that in the month of March about 1,000 workers from Sri Lanka are expected to land in Israel for work in its the agriculture sector, primarily picking citrus fruits.
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) on Saturday (23) said that a majority of senior management and professionals of CBSL have made a collective decision to consider a revision to their salaries that sparked controversy.
Fuelled by their pace trio of Vishwa Fernando (4-48), Lahiru Kumara (3-31) and Kasun Rajitha (3-56), Sri Lanka continued to hold the advantage at stumps on day two of the first Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet. Resuming the day at a shaky 32/3, Bangladesh continued to lose wickets in clusters. While some of the wickets […]
The Board of Directors of Union Bank of Colombo PLC announced the appointment of Mr. Dinesh Weerakkody a distinguished banker and financial advisor with vast experience as an Independent Non-executive Director, with effect from 01 April 2024. Mr. Dinesh Weerakkody is a former Chairman of Hatton National Bank PLC and Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC […]
At least 1,000 workers from Sri Lanka are expected to land in Israel for work by the end of March in its agriculture sector, primarily picking citrus fruits, the Director General of Israel’s Population and Immigration Authority said. Last week 122 Sri Lankan workers landed, this week 377 and next week 258 more workers will […]
Sri Lanka s Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena will pay an official visit to China from 25 - 30 March at the invitation of Chinese Premier, Li Qiang.
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By Easwaran Rutnam The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has been asked to investigate the explosive claims made by former President Maithripala Sirisena with regards to the Easter Sunday attacks. Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Kavinda Jayawardena lodged a complaint with the CID seeking an investigation into Sirisena’s cliams. Sirisena said he was prepared to spill […]
Sri Lanka strongly condemned the dastardly terrorist attack which occurred at the Crocus City shopping center in Moscow, Russia causing tragic loss of civilian lives and injury. The Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry said that such cowardly acts of violence against civilians are abhorrent and have no place in civilized society. The Government and the people […]
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has penned a letter to Indian Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar, urging swift action to secure the release of 76 Indian fishermen currently apprehended by Sri Lankan authorities along with their fishing boats. In the letter, Stalin expressed grave concern over the recent incidents of fishermen from India […]
Sri Lanka is to offer on-arrival driving licenses for foreigners at the airport from 15th Aprile, the Government announced. State Minister of Transport Lasantha Alagiyawanna said that foreign individuals seeking a driving license in Sri Lanka will have the convenience of applying for it directly at the airport. “All necessary arrangements have been made to […]
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday wrote to India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, urging him to secure the immediate release of all detained fishermen and their fishing boats in Sri Lanka and ensure necessary legal assistance for them.The post Ensure release of Indian fishermen detained by Sri Lanka: TN Chief Minister to Jaishankar appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka La...
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Kavinda Jayawardhana submitted a complaint to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (March 23) regarding former President Maithripala Sirisena's statement claiming that he knew who carried out the Easter attack in 2019.The post Kavinda lodges complaint with CID over Maithripala’s recent comments on Easter Attacks appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lan...