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Saturday 1st October, 2022 The much-advertised National Council (NC) has had its inaugural meeting, which was nothing much to write home about, so to speak. Those who were present there did what they are adept at; they waxed eloquent but, as usual, said nothing new or anything of substance. Our representatives have a remarkable ability […]
- Battle over proposed power tariff intensifies as PUCSL Chief rejects NC deadline (Category: Breaking News)
- NC sub-committee discusses rural credit and social security programmes (Category: Breaking News)
- Man arrested in SC in connection with NC death (Category: USA, South Carolina)
- NC, EP And Sabaragamuwa Polls In September (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka could obtain greater international assistance if the government madea genuine effort to adhere to the norms of parliamentary democracy, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harshana Rajakaruna said. “Instead, the government is trying to suppress people. It has issued a circular preventing state officials from expressing themselves on social media. The government also states […]
- New IUSF Convener claims govt. has unleashed suppression of student movement (Category: Breaking News)
- India lifts onion export ban for neighbour Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB asks whether govt. has no confidence in country’s judiciary to hear X-Press Pearl disaster c... (Category: Breaking News)
- Rupee weakens against USD (Category: Breaking News)
Colombo City Centre marked its fourth anniversary on 19th September with an exciting line-up of events. CCC saw a record number of visitors over the anniversary weekend. Droves of visitors enjoyed quality family time and availed themselves of the anniversary specials offered by the retailers. Titled ‘4th Jubilation’ to denote an exuberant four years, CCC’s […]
- Lasers scan future possibilities (Category: Technology)
- Stylish surprises and special deals as Elephant Reach celebrates 4th Anniversary (Category: Breaking News)
- 35 years of arts (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Hundreds gather to celebrate Bonneville Dam's 75th (Category: USA, Washington)
Unlike the financial crisis of 2008, the economic levers alone were insufficient to stimulate global economic recovery in 2022 as what had led to the current crisis was the consequences of evolving geopolitics, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Thursday at the ADB’s 55th annual meeting. “The Ukraine war on one side and the US-China rivalry, […]
- A Sri Lankan initiative to meet global challenges (Category: Breaking News)
- RW says great power rivalries and geopolitics emerging threat to Third World (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese Ambassador outlines numerous benefits reaped by Sri Lanka from BRI (Category: Breaking News)
- Milinda blames halfhearted economic reforms over the years for current crisis (Category: Breaking News)
By Dr UPUL WIJAYAWARDHANA On Friday 23rd, the British Chancellor of the Exchequer was billed to present a mini-budget, but what he actually did took everyone by surprise, as it was a budget and half! It was full of tax cuts including the reduction of the basic rate of income tax from 20% to 19%, […]
- Sri Lanka balances polls and crisis recovery in 2024 budget deliberations - report (Category: Breaking News)
- Budget, Taxation Turmoil and Policy Blunders – Part II (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka aims to streamline tax structure, boost collections - Treasury Secretary (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt plans Revenue Authority to monitor underperforming IRD, Excise dept, Customs (Category: Breaking News)
Rs. 100 billion spent on treating diseases caused by alcohol and tobacco By Saman Indrajith Sri Lanka’s alcohol consumption had fallen by between 20 and 30 percent in 2022, compared to last year, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said during a function at the Excise Department on Wednesday (28).He said that the rise in […]
- Off-road utility vehicle operator dies in late-night crash in western Wisconsin (Category: USA, Minnesota)
- Rollover crash closes northbound 2nd Street at Paseo (Category: USA, New Mexico)
- Tucson police: Truck crashes through fenced-in yard strikes, kills pedestrian (Category: USA, Arizona)
- Off-road utility vehicle operator dies in late-night crash in western Wisconsin (Category: USA, Minnesota)
The sky is the limit for the partnership between India and Sri Lanka, India’s High Commissioner in Colombo Gopal Baglay said on Thursday as he emphasised the importance of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme in overall bilateral ties. The High Commission of India in Colombo celebrated ITEC Day 2022 to mark 58 […]
- India Celebrates ITEC Day in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sky is the limit for India-Sri Lanka partnership- High Commissioner Baglay (Category: Breaking News)
- India and Sri Lanka to increase cooperation in education (Category: Breaking News)
- Joint celebration of International Students’ Day and ITEC Day (Category: Business)
The American Centre in Colombo has relocated to the new U.S. Embassy building and opened its doors to programme participants once again from Thursday.At the opening ceremony, the new and revamped American Centre in Colombo hosted library patrons, Youth Forum members, and past and present programme participants as well as programme implementing partners. With an […]
- 19th anniversary of 2004 tsunami falls today (Category: Breaking News)
- India s NCGG holds capacity building programme for senior civil servants of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Embarking on a ‘Green Roadtrip’ seeking environmental justice (Category: Breaking News)
- John Keells launches ‘English for Teens’ islandwide (Category: Business)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe returned to Sri Lanka today after an official visit to Japan and the Philippines.
- Ranil takes oaths as new Prime Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- President leaves on official visit to Japan and Philippines (Category: Breaking News)
- President leaves for England to attend Queen’s funeral (Category: Breaking News)
- President off to UK to attend coronation of King Charles (Category: Breaking News)
Ambassador of the United States to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung says Sri Lanka needs to improve its business environment and investment framework environment in order to tap into foreign direct investment.
- Bond Auction (Category: Business)
- ‘SL will implement home-grown solution’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Market Flavour (Category: Business)
- Seeking Direction (Category: Business)
MAS Holdings, South Asia’s largest apparel tech manufacturer, unveiled the official cricket jersey to be worn by the Sri Lankan national team at the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T-20 World Cup in Australia this year. The jersey was handed over by the Chairman of MAS Holdings, Mahesh Amalean and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) […]
- Sri Lanka cricket and netball teams to be paraded from BIA (Category: Breaking News)
- Jersey prevail on path to India 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka arrested in Sydney over alleged sexual assault (Category: Breaking News)
- Kumar Dharmasena picked as on-field umpire for WC opener (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's delay in coal imports has threatened extended power cuts
- No power cuts until further notice (Category: Breaking News)
- Lights coming back on after power outage in Rankin County (Category: USA, Mississippi)
- Lights coming back on after power outage in Rankin County (Category: USA, Mississippi)
- Lights coming back on after power outage in Rankin County (Category: USA, Mississippi)
Stock market has seen the highest monthly foreign inflow this month in more than 10 years
- Sri Lanka stocks gain for third straight session led by market heavyweights (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka stocks recover from over five-week low on bargain hunting (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka stock plunges before ending over 1-month low amid dented sentiment (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka shares end at new over 5-month peak in high turnover helped by Expolanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is struggling to secure dollar earnings and that has threatened its fuel, gas imports.
- Pension Plan (Category: Business)
- State Control (Category: Business)
- Circular issued for state sector workers on taking no-pay leave for foreign jobs (Category: Breaking News)
- When Will Sri Lankan Children Be Prioritized In This Crisis? (Category: Breaking News)
“I will not allow you to venerate Satanic music for Satan in my city,” Senanayake was heard saying.
- Kumbal Perahera begins tomorrow (Category: Breaking News)
- First Randoli Perahera today (Category: Breaking News)
- First Randoli Perahera today (Category: Breaking News)
- Colombo Mayor warns situation serious (Category: Breaking News)
UNICEF Sri Lanka says it received a contribution of USD 500,000 from the Government of Japan to support the provision of nutrition services for children and families affected by the ongoing crisis.
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved the request of the CEB for power cuts of two hours and 20 minutes for this weekend (October 01 and 02).
Investors traded bonds in the secondary market despite local debt restructuring uncertainties
- Exploding Deficit (Category: Business)
- Economic Imbalances (Category: Business)
- Baited Breath (Category: Business)
- Deficit Woes (Category: Business)
Except 2 sessions, the market has witnessed foreign inflows in last 34 straight sessions.
- Intervention, moral suasion holds up rupee (Category: Breaking News)
- 2010 Net Inflow of Foreign Investments Rs.51.8 bn (Category: Breaking News)
- CBSL to intervene in foreign exchange (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to increase rice exports (Category: Breaking News)
Kerosene price was increased by around 300 percent in August, since which supply has improved, fishermen said
- Sri Lanka revises fuel prices; Petrol price reduce by Rs.20 (Category: Breaking News)
- Prices of essential goods reduced (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s new price controls on eggs could lead to shortages: poultry association (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Teejay Lanka net up 9-pct amid margin pressure (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe proposed to establish an International University on Climate Change in Sri Lanka with the support of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in order to enable students from any country in the world to engage in educational activities.
Headline inflation of Sri Lanka, as measured by the year-on-year (Y-o-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index has increased to 69.8% in September 2022 from 64.3% in August 2022.
The Red Cross Society of China has decided to provide more food packs to the neediest families living in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka.
Food prices up 94.9-pct in the past 12 months
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- Evaluation Of Aragalaya (Category: Breaking News)
- Jesus, freedom and democracy (Category: Breaking News)
- The Past Is Never Dead (Category: Breaking News)
- The Past Is Never Dead (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has been successful in jumping up the ranking on the 2022 edition of the Global Innovation Index (GII), securing the 85th position in the world ranking and fifth in the regional ranking.The post Sri Lanka ranks 85th in 2022 edition of Global Innovation Index appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka ranks 95 along with Libya in Henley Passport Index 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka ranks 64 on Global Hunger Index 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka climbs World Bank logistics ranking (Category: Breaking News)
- Virtusa Ranked Amongst Sri Lanka’s Most Respected Entities of 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
Japan is prepared to “do its part” over Sri Lanka’s debt issue, but other creditors, such as China and India, should also be involved in efforts to resolve it, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said Thursday.The post Japan set to do its part over Sri Lanka debt woes – Finance Minister appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Japan’s Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki to visit Sri Lanka in January (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan, France and India to launch platform to coordinate Sri Lanka debt (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan calls for creditor nations’ talks on Sri Lanka debt restructuring (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has proposed establishing an international climate change university in Sri Lanka with the support of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Wickremesinghe proposed establishing an International University on Climate Change in Sri Lanka in order to enable students from any country in the world to engage in educational activities. President Wickremesinghe made this […...
- ADB holds talks with Ranil to offer financial support (Category: Breaking News)
- President invites diaspora to invest in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- President to attend funeral of Queen Elizabeth II (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil assures Power on electoral reforms (Category: Breaking News)
Japan has placed preconditions in order to support Sri Lanka’s debt issue. Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said that Japan is prepared to “do its part” over Sri Lanka’s debt issue. However, he said that other creditors, such as China and India, should also be involved in efforts to resolve it. Suzuki made the remarks after […]
- Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan welcomes coordinated debt restructuring program for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese Finance Minister calls for talks on Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan calls for creditor nations’ talks on Sri Lanka debt restructuring (Category: Breaking News)
"You know, we call Sri Lanka a paradise. But what paradise is shut at 10 o'clock in the night?”
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