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The Princess Royal had concluded her visit to Sri Lanka describing herself as the ‘eyes and ears’ of the monarchy, the British media reported. Anne is known for her busy work schedule and she said there was a need to ‘get out and find out what’s going on’. Her comments came at the end of […]
RW tells Arab ambassadors President Ranil Wickremesinghe told Thursday (Jan. 11) told Arab ambassadors accredited to Colombo that with regard to any SLN deployment to the Red Sea that Sri Lanka did not have the capacity to send a ship by itself. “The navy said if they were to go, they would like to go […]
Distilleries acquire Heineken’s SL business for over Rs. 4 bn. Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka PLC (DCSL) has concluded a major acquisition of the Sri Lanka operation of Heineken, a major player in the global beer industry at a consideration of Euro 12 million, (over Rs. 4.2 billion), DCSL announced last week in a stock […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s recent disclosure that Sri Lanka intended joining the United States-led Operation Prosperity Guardian (OPG) in the Red Sea has triggered the inevitable response: Why are we fighting other people’s wars? Wickremesinghe, more than most, is acutely aware of the permutations and combinations of this equation both in the context of domestic politics […]
By Uditha Devapriya Speaking at an awards ceremony on Wednesday, January 3, President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that the government would be deploying a Navy vessel to the Red Sea. Wickremesinghe pointed out that the disruption of shipping lanes in the region would lead to increased freight charges and cargo costs, increasing import prices in the […]
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During a meeting between President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lankan authorities and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday (11), the IMF congratulated the country on completing the first review under its program. The IMF highlighted the positive start of the program, recognizing the challenging reforms undertaken by Sri Lanka and their significant impact on the […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) applauds Sri Lanka on significant progress in implementing economic reforms.The post IMF applauds Sri Lanka’s significant progress in economic reforms appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Sri Lanka’s State Minister for Tourism Diana Gamage, predicts that the revitalization of the tourism industry in Sri Lanka will attract 02 million tourists in 2024, generating estimated revenue of USD 06 billion.The post Sri Lanka expects to attract two million tourists in 2024 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Sri Lanka wanted an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and would send aid to Gaza once the hostilities ended, President Ranil Wickremesinghe told ambassadors of 10 Arab countries during a meeting on Thursday (11). “We are ready to build a school in Gaza. A Palestinian state must be recognised immediately,” President said, adding that Sri Lanka’s […]
An eminent Norwegian business person and philanthropist Kurt Mosvold has been appointed as the Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka in Kristiansand, Norway. The Commission of Appointment issued under the hand of Foreign Minister Ali Sabry and the Exequatur issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Norway were presented to Mosvold by […]
State Minister for Tourism Diana Gamage, predicts that the revitalization of the tourism industry in Sri Lanka will attract 02 million tourists in 2024, generating estimated revenue of US $ 06 billion. Additionally, she highlighted a substantial increase of 106% in tourist arrivals in 2023 compared to the previous year, 2022. State Minister Diana Gamage, made these remarks during a press conferenc...
Japan’s Finance Minister Suzuki Shunichi, called on Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo on Thursday evening (January 11).The post Japan’s Finance Minister Suzuki Shunichi commends Sri Lanka’s economic advancements appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Sri Lankan workers of two garment factories in Jordan have not been paid their salaries and their residence and work permits have not been renewed, the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Amman said. Out of the 296 workers of the two garment factories, 41 workers have been repatriated to Sri Lanka, after receiving their salary […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe opening the “Gem Sri Lanka 2024” the Gem and Jewellery Exhibition organized by the China Fort Gems and Jewellery Trade Association at the Bentota Cinnamon Bay Hotel today (11), expressed his commitment to propel Sri Lanka’s gem industry within the next two years. He underscored the importance of not only providing tax […]
Her Royal Highness Princess Anne, the Princess Royal of the United Kingdom, and her Spouse, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe during their three-day official visit to Sri Lanka. The delegation, including Princess Anne, was warmly welcomed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Ali Sabry at the President’s House in Colombo.
Her Royal Highness Princess Anne, the Princess Royal of the United Kingdom, and her Spouse, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, met with Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday (January 10) during their three-day official visit to Sri Lanka.The post Princess Anne meets Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has convened a meeting with ambassadors from 10 Middle East countries to discuss the Sri Lankan government s foreign policy.
The Princess Royal has been welcomed to Sri Lanka with a dazzling performance by traditional dancers – and in true Princess Anne style, she took it all in her stride by carrying her own bags off her commercial plane.The post No bag carriers and a commercial flight: Princess Anne’s no-nonsense royal visit appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Her Royal Highness Princess Anne, the Princess Royal of the United Kingdom, and her Spouse, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe during their three-day official visit to Sri Lanka. The delegation, including Princess Anne, was warmly welcomed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry at the President’s House in Colombo. […]
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to establish an Embassy in Astana, Kazakhstan and to reopen diplomatic missions in Cyprus, Iraq, and Frankfurt in Germany, the Government Information Department said on Tuesday. The Infomation Department said in a media statement that the government had found it desirable to establish a Sri Lankan Embassy […]
by Rex Clementine The Cabinet sub committee appointed to look into affairs of Sri Lanka Cricket and submit recommendations in a report has called for the complete overhaul of the governing body. The committee headed by Foreign Minister Ali Sabry comprised Tiran Alles, Kanchana Wijesekara and Manusha Nanayakkara gives thumbs up to constitutional reforms […]
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Sri Lanka's central bank is considering moving towards a single policy rate mechanism to ensure better signaling of its monetary policy stance, Governor P. Nandalal Weerasinghe said on Wednesday.The post Sri Lanka central bank to consider a single policy rate mechanism appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Iran M. M. Zuhair yesterday (09) urged the government not to join US-led military alliance in Red Sea operation. The former PA MP and Senior State Counsel issued the following statement: “Those in Sri Lanka holding accountable office but recklessly aiding the US moves to widen the Western supported wars […]
Japan restated the importance for early completion of signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Sri Lanka and creditor nations on debt restructuring, after an agreement was reached in principle late last year.The post Japan urges early signing of debt MoU between Sri Lanka and creditors appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Cabinet of Sri Lanka has given its approval to the President Ranil Wickremesinghe's proposal to disburse Rs. 5,000 from January 2024, which is half of the planned Rs. 10,000 cost of living allowance.The post Sri Lanka’s Cabinet approves Rs. 5,000 cost of living allowance from January 2024 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
By C. A. Chandraprema Whenever we hear the term Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), what comes to mind is the body by that name established in South Africa in 1995, headed by Archbishop Desmond Tutu. The South African TRC may not have been the first of its kind, but it was undoubtedly the one that […]