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By Shamindra Ferdinando Former Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon, who engineered a high profile project that culminated with Sri Lanka betraying her armed forces, at the Geneva-based United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), in early Oct, 2015, received a warm welcome here, recently. The one-time South Korean Foreign Minister, served as the […]
In a report released last week, India emerged as the top nation in a fintech study of nine South Asian and Southeast Asian countries published by the Robocash Group . Robocash is a fintech company with offices in Asia and Europe that specialise in providing technological finance solutions for the underserved by the traditional banking […]
The Sri Lankan woman who died in the earthquake in Turkey has been buried in Antakya, the Foreign Ministry said. The identity of the deceased Sri Lankan has been withheld at the request of the family. The Foreign Ministry said the burial of the human remains of the deceased took place in Hatay/Antakya, in line […]
Burial of the Sri Lankan woman who died in the massive earthquake that rocked Turkey has been held in line with regulations imposed by the health authorities, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said today in a press release.
The economic and financial condition of Sri Lanka is very precarious at the moment. It has been facing the worst economic crisis since its independence in 1948. The Sri Lankan economy is going through a high rate of inflation, a shortage of essential commodities including fuel and medicines, and a depleted foreign exchange reserve insufficient […]
By N Sathiya Moorthy Why blame the politicos alone when almost all independent institutions under the Constitution are confused and are confusing the rest? Though claimed not to be linked to the decision to hold nation-wide Local Government (LG) elections, now notified for 9 March, the resignation of one of the commissioners, Mrs P S […]
German MP Dr. Peter Ramsauer is to visit Sri Lanka this week and hold high-level meetings. Dr. Peter Ramsauer is scheduled to pay an official visit to Sri Lanka from 14th to 18th of February 2023. The visit is of particular importance to the German-Sri Lankan bilateral relations since Dr. Ramsauer is Rapporteur for Sri […]
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) says that information has been uncovered regarding a group of individuals who have defrauded money by using a ministry letterhead forged with the signature of the Secretary to the Ministry of Labor and Foreign Employment.
The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, says young people are the true future. The Youth Forum Leadership Summit 2023, organized by the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka in celebration of the 75th anniversary of bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and the United States, commenced this morning in Colombo with the participation of the […]
Sri Lanka’s external reserves surpassed two billion dollars in January, reflecting gradual improvement in the foreign exchange conditions in the domestic market which was made possible due to a slew of tightening measures and also due to the acceleration in the foreign currency inflows, recently.The post January foreign reserves end up above US$ 2 Billion, first time in about a year appeared first...
Sri Lankan High Commissioner in Ottawa, Harsha Kumara Navaratne has sought Canadian support to make peace with overseas Tamil brothers and sisters in spite of the challenges. High Commissioner Navaratne at a diplomatic reception hosted at his residence to celebrate the 75th Independence Day of Sri Lanka on 6th February, 2023, while acknowledging Canada’s concerns of Sri […]
Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry on Saturday said that China is a friend of his nation and the two countries will continue to work arm in arm, said a report published by the Times of India yesterday.The ToI report filed from Kochi said: “However, there is no need for India to be concerned as at no point […]
Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry on Saturday said that China is a friend of his nation and the two countries will continue to work arm in arm.
Ambarella, scientifically termed as Spondias dulcis, is a tropical fruit-bearing tree that goes by several common names including June plum, golden apple, dwarf golden plum. This succulent summer produce confers numerous advantages for human health, such as enhancing immune system functions, preventing heart ailments like atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction or heart attack, enriching skin textu...
As the train pulled into Peradeniya Junction station in central Sri Lanka, the man sitting opposite me leapt out of his seat and leaned out of the window, placing his thumb and forefinger in his mouth and whistling loudly. A vade seller soon appeared outside, removed a basket from the top of his head and handed it […]
Sri Lanka migrant workers foreign remittances have increased to USD 437.5 million in January 2023, from USD 259.2 million in January 2022.
Kamal Munasinghe, Area Vice President Colombo Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts and General Manager, Cinnamon Grand Colombo was recognised as the Hospitality sector Business Leader of the Year at the annual CEO Awards held recently. The glamorous, black-tie event recognises outstanding business leaders who are game changers in their respective categories. Conceptualised by the CEO Magazine, […]
The Government of Sri Lanka with the support of the Ceylon Tea Exporters donated a consignment of “Ceylon Tea” to the Ambassador of Türkiye in Colombo to be delivered to the victims of the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye. The consignment was handed over to Ambassador of Türkiye Demet Şekercioğlu by Director General for Emergency Response […]
Expatriate Workers’ remittances directed through official channels in the month of January stood at USD 437.5 million, Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara said.The post Expatriate Workers’ remittances in January stood at USD 437 Million – Manusha appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
Sri Lanka Podujana Party (SLPP) MP Nimal Lanza challenged National People’s Power (NPP) leader MP Anura Dissanayake to appear for a public debate on the economic plan to revive the country.The post Nimal Lanza challenges Anura Dissanayake for debate on Economy appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
The International Monetary Fund said its approval of the $2.9 billion loan bailout of the crisis-riddled Sri Lanka will depend on the country securing assurances on debt relief from its bilateral creditors, Bloomberg reported yesterday Bloomberg quoted an IMF spokesperson who said “Sri Lanka continues to engage with official bilateral creditors to obtain financing assurances […]
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The International Monetary Fund said its approval for a $2.9 billion loan to bail out crisis-riddled Sri Lanka will depend on the island nation securing assurances on debt relief from its bilateral creditors.The post IMF insists on creditor assurances to unlock $2.9 Billion Sri Lanka bailout appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
Japanese giant Mitsubishi Corporation has decided to wind up operations in Sri Lanka next month after being an integral part of bilateral ties and some of the country’s key infrastructure projects for nearly 60 years.The post Japanese giant Mitsubishi Corporation to wind up operations in Sri Lanka appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
by Levan Dzhagaryan Ambassador of Russia to Sri Lanka On February 10, Russia celebrates Diplomats’ Day, the professional holiday of the Foreign Ministry’s current and retired staff members. It was established by the Presidential Decree in 2002. The date is closely associated with the history of Russia’s first foreign affairs agency – the Ambassadorial Department, […]
Colombo [Sri Lanka], February 2 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s visit to Sri Lanka is being seen as a harbinger of positive developments and an improved economic and financial situation for the island nation. Jaishankar during his visit to Sri Lanka reasserted India’s pursuit of the ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and the belief in not […]