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President Ranil Wickremesinghe stressed that everyone should unite to fulfil their moral responsibility for the country, sidelining the traditional political system of trying to grab power at the next election by palming off all the responsibilities on the government.The post Step out of traditional politics and fulfil moral responsibility – President appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Lates...
Sri Lanka's National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) (LKNCPI=ECI) eased year-on-year to 65% in November after a 70.6% jump in October, the statistics department said on Wednesday.The post Sri Lanka’s national consumer price inflation eases to 65% in November appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
Thursday 22nd December, 2022 The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) trade unions and Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera have, true to form, locked horns over the availability of coal in the country, instead of getting themselves around the table and making a concerted effort to contain the power crisis. They are behaving like a […]
[…]The post 2022 – An Year We Must Never Forget: Lingering Memories Of Spirited Months appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
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By Easwaran Rutnam Former Norwegian peace negotiator Erik Solheim has ruled out playing the role of mediator between Tamil political parties and the Government, to push for a political solution for the national issue. Solheim had talks with Tamil political parties and others, including Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, in Colombo this week. Speaking to Daily […]
A Sri Lankan bank has opened a VOSTRO account in India with the State Bank of India, confirmed the Indian High Commission in Colombo.The post Sri Lankan bank opens VOSTRO account in India appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
Wednesday 21st December, 2022 There has been an upsurge in violent crimes during the past several months. The police are groping in the dark even where high-profile crimes such as the killing of Dinesh Schaffter are concerned. Is it that they are too busy with political work to be able to carry out their regular […]
By Shamindra Ferdinando The European Union will not continue with the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP-plus) facility unless the Wickremesinghe-Rajapaksa government holds the Local Government elections soon, Prof G. L. Peiris, MP, has warned. The Local Government bodies have to be constituted on or before March 20, 2023. The former Foreign Minister has said that […]
[…]The post Remembrance Week Marking Persecution Of Sri Lankan Muslims appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is rapidly scaling up its emergency operations in Sri Lanka. Recently, the WFP in Sri Lanka welcomed Dustin Shiau, Senior Regional Program Officer of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), on a visit to Sri Lanka. He met with food-insecure communities and […]
Restrictions imposed on the import of 10 items have been revoked with effect from today (December 20).The post Import restrictions on 10 items lifted appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
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Blasphemy, in a religious context, refers to insult and contempt shown to God or something holy, or anything done showing disrespect to God. If something is contrary to the official belief or opinion of a particular religion, that will be construed as blasphemy and an unforgivable offence. The heinous lynching of Sri Lankan engineer Priyantha […]
[…]The post Human Rights Protection Requires More Inclusive Approach appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
by Jehan Perera The past week was devoted to the hosting of human rights events by a number of organisations with interest in that particular subject. Human rights have become a matter of controversy, especially after the suppression of the protest movement. There was and is tension between the interests of those who prioritise the […]
[…]The post Government Is A ‘Blackhole’: IMF Should Be Worried About The (225+1) appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
Indonesia today offered more assistance to families in Sri Lanka affected by the economic crisis. Indonesian Ambassador Dewi Gustina Tobing handed over packages today consisting of various types of dry rations to some Sri Lankan families in need at the difficult time of the present economic crisis. The packages were handed over at the Indonesian […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s International Climate Advisor Erik Solheim had separate talks with Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and the Tamil National Alliance in Colombo today. Solheim tweeted saying he discussed opportunities for Sri Lanka in the renewable revolution during his meeting with Premadasa. He said they also discussed protecting the beautiful nature helped by carbon credi...
Four in every ten households experienced a reduction in their incomes, as a result of the unprecedented economic crisis Sri Lanka is currently experiencing, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in its response overview from June to December 2022 said.The post 6.2 million people in Sri Lanka facing moderate acute food insecurity – FAO appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking ...
By N Sathiya Moorthy Recently, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that he would definitely work towards resurrecting the country from bankruptcy and that he would build an economy that is free from debt and also create a stable economy that is able to pay its debts. The country has become bankrupt owing to the failure to change […]
Ajlan and Bros Holding Group, one of the largest private sector conglomerates in the Middle East, is to jointly develop the Colombo Port City together with CHEC Port City Colombo Private Limited. Ajlan has established its presence in more than 25 countries around the world, with 75 companies in the fields of power, environment, industrial […]
The United Nations (UN) has assured support for the most vulnerable and food insecure households with severely malnourished children in Sri Lanka. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations says 2 500 backyard gardens will be established and capacity-building activities on improved nutritional and dietary practices will be facilitated, to enhance food production […]
[…]The post Can The Commercial Banks Lapses Be Absolved With Fines Imposed? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
Himalee Arunatilaka has been picked to replace C.A Chandraprema as Sri Lanka’s new Permanent Representative to Geneva, Switzerland. Arunatilaka, who earlier served as Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Nepal, will now be tasked with defending Sri Lanka in Geneva, considered as the human rights capital of the world. The Committee on High Posts has approved the […]
Institutions remain the most important factor for strengthening productivity and the investment climate in a country. Good governance, rule of law, and socio-political stability are crucial determinants of long-run economic growth. As famously described by Douglas North, “Institutions are the rules of the game in a society; more formally, they are the humanly devised constraints […]
More than 300,000 have gone overseas on employment through the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau so far this year.Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara said that it was the highest number of registered Sri Lankans to have gone overseas for employment in a year. The Minister has tweeted: “For first time in the history of […]
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More of an experience than just a restaurant, Culture Colombo continues to reach new heights, having recently been felicitated as the Best Ethnic Restaurant in Asia for 2022 by Asia’s number-one Brand and Leadership Excellence Awards under the Asian Dining Awards category. The restaurant takes its guests on gastronomic adventures with authentic Sri Lankan flavours […]