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Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya spoke to WION’s diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal on the sidelines of Raisina Dialogue 2024 in New Delhi.Balasuriya weighed in on several issues ranging from the India-Lanka relationship, Colombo’s ties with China, tourism, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), and more. While speaking on China, Balasuriya said that “both countries [&...
- Sri Lanka keen on expanding ties with China s Yunnan Province (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘SL should expedite signing FTA with China and expand scope of same instrument with India’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka and ASEAN countries to strengthen relations (Category: Breaking News)
- President implemented best foreign policy of independent Sri Lanka  State Minister (Category: Breaking News)
Fifteen more Sri Lankans are on their way to a location known as the Cyber Criminal Area (CCA) in Myanmar, some of those already trapped there told media institutions on Friday. Reaching out to Sri Lankan media institutions, they said one person already arrived there on Thursday and three more are to arrive on Friday […]
- Myanmar troops rescue eight Lankans from Cyber Criminal Area (Category: Breaking News)
- Six Lankan victims of trafficking repatriated from Myanmar (Category: Breaking News)
- Eight Sri Lankans rescued from cyber slave camp in Myanmar  Ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
- 56 Lankans trapped in terrorist-run Cyber Criminal Area of Myanmar (Category: Breaking News)
By Rathindra Kuruwita Until Sri Lanka has access to international money markets, which will allow it to ensure there are no short-term dollar shortages, relaxing the restrictions on vehicle imports is out of the question, Professor in Economics at the Department of Economics at Colombo University, Dr. Priyanga Dunusinghe, said. Even then, relaxing vehicle imports […]
- Govt. not allocating enough funds to grant relief to public–Economist (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s apparel manufacturing industry asserts importance of Vertical Integration, improved ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. decision to give two million farming families freehold land deeds will lead to shanty town... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka expects 10% drop in its Iran crude demand (Category: Breaking News)
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- A Tale Of Shifting Sentiments & Political Chess (Category: Breaking News)
- Elitism – A Hidden Downfall Factor (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP’s Visit To India & Learning From India’s Success (Category: Breaking News)
- Protecting Commuters’ Ears & Rights (Category: Breaking News)
The United States Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, Richard Verma, who called on Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, expressed appreciation for the efforts undertaken by the Sri Lankan Government to revitalize the economy.The post U.S. Deputy Secretary of State commends Sri Lanka’s economic efforts appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and To...
- Senior U.S. official discusses Sri Lanka’s IMF program in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- U.S. Deputy Secretary Verma commends Sri Lanka s economic recovery efforts (Category: Breaking News)
- Princess Anne meets Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe (Category: Breaking News)
- USAID Administrator Samantha Power meets Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe (Category: Breaking News)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Myanmar continues to make every effort to rescue and repatriate the Sri Lankan nationals who have become victims of human trafficking and are trapped in Myanmar, the ministry said in a statement.
Deputy Secretary of State of the United States of America Richard Verma undertook a visit to Sri Lanka from 22 - 23 February 2024. The visiting U.S. Deputy Secretary of State and delegation had extensive discussions with Foreign Minister Ali Sabry at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on further strengthening bilateral cooperation.
- Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane meets visiting delegation from U.S.Treasury and State Depar... (Category: Breaking News)
- Under the patronage of Minister of Economic Development Basil Rajapaksa…. (Category: Business)
- UN Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator to visit Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Deputy Minister`s official arrested for human smuggling (Category: Breaking News)
Tharaka Balasuriya, Sri Lanka s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, spoke to WION s diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal on the sidelines of Raisina Dialogue 2024 in New Delhi.
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) told officials from the Ministry of Finance that the state was suffering a substantial revenue loss due to a delay in imposing VAT on foreign digital and software providers. COPF Chairman Harsha de Silva, MP, said that had also created an unequal playing field for domestic digital and software […]
- COPF questions Fin. Min. s reluctance to adopt VAT amendment recommendations (Category: Breaking News)
- Harsha calls for VAT exemptions for infant food, fertilizers, medical equipment ambulances (Category: Breaking News)
- Harsha alleges moves afoot to remove him from COPF chair (Category: Breaking News)
- COPF calls for review of VAT changes impacting medical, agricultural sectors (Category: Breaking News)
Accelerated lending sees loan book grow by Rs 56.8 billion in 3 months Deposits surge by Rs 109.4 billion in final quarter 12-month gross income up 21.82% to Rs 341.6 billion The Commercial Bank of Ceylon Group lent Rs 56.816 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023 at a monthly average of Rs 18.939 billion […]
- High impairment provisions neutralise solid 6-month operational growth of ComBank Group (Category: Breaking News)
- ComBank raises Rs 12 bn. as Debentures are snapped up on opening day (Category: Breaking News)
- Lending-focused ComBank posts robust Q3 balance sheet growth (Category: Breaking News)
- ComBank’s Rs 6 billion debenture issue to open on December 12 (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka said on Wednesday it had exported tea worth US$20 million to Iran to partially repay its US$251 million oil debts, with Colombo saying Tehran’s visiting foreign minister had expressed “satisfaction” at the deal.The post Sri Lanka settles US$ 20 million Iranian oil debt with tea appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka repays $20m Iranian oil debt with tea (Category: Breaking News)
- Lankan, Iranian officials discuss how to boost SL tea exports (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran to double tea imports from SL (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka partially repays Iranian oil debt with USD 20 million worth of tea (Category: Breaking News)
Across South Asia, an ominous great game is unfolding. China is battling for regional influence, with smaller buffer states caught in the middle as pawns. Far from peaceful rise, China’s tactics reveal a belligerent dragon pulling neighbors ever tighter into its orbit through debt-trap diplomacy, data colonialism and brazen political interference – a 21st century […]
- DESTABILIZING DYNAMICS: Unraveling Chinese Interference in South Asia’s Geopolitical Landscape (Category: Breaking News)
- Forbes: Lanka, Pakistan and Maldives among biggest debt burdens to China (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt owed by Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to China rise to record levels: Data (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka turmoil highlights risk for Chinese firms investing overseas (Category: Breaking News)
Following Iranian FM’s visit The Foreign Ministry said yesterday that Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian, during high level meetings in Colombo this week, expressed hope that with this trip, the bilateral ties in all fields, including political, economic, commercial, and tourism, would be expanded. Amirabdollahian was here at the official invitation of the Sri Lankan […]
- Iran and Sri Lanka to strengthen cooperation in multiple areas (Category: Breaking News)
- Nine Iranian sailors freed from Sri Lankan prisons after talks between FMs (Category: Breaking News)
- Gunmen kill nine Pakistani nationals in southeastern Iran (Category: Breaking News)
- Global leaders mourn Iranian President Raisi’s death (Category: Breaking News)
Nothing could be more vital at present in the conflict and war zones of the world than positive mindset changes and the wish of the humanist is likely to be that such momentous developments would quickly come to pass in particularly the Middle East. Because in the latter theatre almost every passing hour surfaces problems […]
- Global lawlessness and the responsibilities of statehood (Category: Breaking News)
- Stage set for further escalation of Mid-East violence (Category: Breaking News)
- SLMC condemns all forms of violence (Category: Breaking News)
- Mid-East violence underscores need for Two-State solution (Category: Breaking News)
The European Union (EU) will brief Sri Lanka on the new GSP Regulation during the 26th session of the Joint Commission between Sri Lanka and the European Union. The 26th session of the Joint Commission between Sri Lanka and the European Union will be convened on 22nd February 2024 in Brussels. The meeting will be […]
- EU calls for democratic and orderly transition in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- EU and Sri Lanka to discuss GSP and other issues (Category: Breaking News)
- EU reminds Sri Lanka on GSP+ commitments (Category: Breaking News)
- Green economic recovery top priory for EU in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara says he has sought proposals from officials of the SLBFE and foreign employment agencies to Âcompletely stop sending Sri Lankan women overseas to serve as housemaids.
Sri Lanka said on Wednesday (21 Feb.) it had exported tea worth USD 20 million to Iran to partially repay its USD 251 million oil debts, with Colombo saying Tehran s visiting foreign minister had expressed Âsatisfaction at the deal.
Sri Lanka sent a new restructuring proposal to dollar bondholders through its adviser Lazard as the South Asian nation seeks to complete overhauling its defaulted debt, according to people familiar with the matter. A counter proposal to a bondholder group’s offer in October for a 20% haircut and the issuance of macro-linked bonds was conveyed […]
- Criminal probe on GGG activists over money in bank accounts (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to start restructuring talks with investors next week (Category: Breaking News)
- Nine Iranians in Sri Lanka sentenced to death (Category: Breaking News)
- PM warns fuel situation to get worse over next few weeks (Category: Breaking News)
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has been invited to visit Sri Lanka, Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said. “This visit will be a priority for Iran despite President Raisi’s busy schedule,” said the Minister. Amir-Abdollahian arrived in Colombo late on Monday for talks with senior officials of the Sri Lankan Government amid Iran’s efforts to boost […]
- Iran’s Foreign Minister to undertake official visit to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran and Sri Lanka to strengthen cooperation in multiple areas (Category: Breaking News)
- Tight security during Iranian President’s visit to Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Hollywood star congratulates Sri Lanka for working together to make positive change (Category: Breaking News)
Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has reaffirmed Iran s dedication to fostering tourism to Sri Lanka and strengthening cultural ties between the two nations.
Manusha accuses Wimal of having taken parts of Fernando’s speech out of context By Saman Indrajith Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara told NFF leader Wimal Weerawansa in Parliament to refrain from taking chunks of others’ speeches out of context and misinterpreting them for political mileage. The Minister said so following concerns raised by […]
- A/L won’t be put off – Susil (Category: Breaking News)
- 202,562 vacancies in public sector (Category: Breaking News)
- Legal challenge to State Minister Diana’s seat dismissed (Category: Breaking News)
- Rambukwella: ‘It is up to new Health Minister to handle the issue’ (Category: Breaking News)
Profit before Tax increases by 258% amidst external challenges Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC reflected a steady performance amidst multitude of adversities emerging from challenging macro-economic conditions as the Bank reported its financial performance during 2023, which showed judicious portfolio management and prudency exercised in dealing with possible fallout on its asset quality in chall...
- Concessionary loan scheme for SMEs (Category: Breaking News)
- June 30 declared a special bank holiday (Category: Breaking News)
- Increase in workers’ remittances (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank Governor optimistic about IMF approval for Sri Lanka’s second tranche of extended f... (Category: Breaking News)
In his policy statement during the inauguration of the 5th session of the 9th parliament, President Ranil Wickremesinghe insists that the solution to the economic crisis lies in economic and scientific measures, not political ones. However, he draws inspiration from Confucius and urges citizens to introspect and cleanse their hearts, which can be seen as […]
- Bishops urge relief package for poor (Category: Breaking News)
- ACJU echoes Aragalaya demands (Category: Breaking News)
- Pope Francis implores Lankan leaders to listen to the cries of the people (Category: Breaking News)
- Heed people’s call for new political model (Category: Breaking News)
An extensive discussion was held on Tuesday (20 Feb.) between Sri Lanka s Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry and his Iranian counterpart Dr. Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, who is on an official visit to Colombo.
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, who is on an official visit to Sri Lanka, called on President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential secretariat in Colombo, a short while ago, the President s Media Division confirmed.
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Iran and Sri Lanka have decided to strengthening cooperation in multiple areas, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said following talks with Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian. Sabry said that one of the areas they discussed cooperation on was the energy sector. “We had extensive discussions on further strengthening our cooperation in multiple areas, including the energy […]
- Iranian President invited for state visit to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Nine Iranian sailors imprisoned in Sri Lanka freed (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran’s Foreign Minister to undertake official visit to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran’s President to visit Sri Lanka and launch several water projects (Category: Breaking News)
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- JVP: From Idealism Of Anti-Indianism To Pragmatic Realism(?) (Category: Breaking News)
- May Day Music Miscellany: Contest Between The SJB & The NPP & The UNP-SLPP Dilemma (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Risk’ And ‘Fear’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Black & White; No Shades? (Category: Breaking News)
The United States noted the critical role played by content creators in Sri Lanka to frame the discourse that shapes democratic societies. Liz Allen, the first U.S. Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy to visit Sri Lanka, concluded a historic three-day trip to Colombo (February 17-19), during which she interacted with young leaders, entrepreneurs, […]
- Sri Lanka’s Eastern Province to connect with the United States (Category: Breaking News)
- Top US official in Sri Lanka to discuss safeguarding information space (Category: Breaking News)
- Former NBA stars to visit Sri Lanka for weeklong basketball program (Category: Breaking News)
- U.S. State Department Coordinator on Global Anti-Corruption to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Maldives is a strategically important nation in the Indian Ocean, now facing a high risk of debt distress due to its increasing proximity to China. The IMF has warned the Maldives that it needs to make urgent policy changes to avoid falling into debt. The Maldivian economy, which is heavily reliant on tourism, suffered […]
- China’s Efforts to Pressure Sri Lanka into Signing FTA through Debt Restructuring (Category: Breaking News)
- Maldives’ Anti-India Leadership Sparks Public Ire and Economic Turmoil (Category: Breaking News)
- Maldives’ Economic Downfall Under President Muizzu’s Choices (Category: Breaking News)
- China-Sri Lanka trade agreements ‘speed up’ amidst debt restructuring negotiations (Category: Breaking News)
by Shantha Jayarathne, PhD In recent discussions, concerns have emerged about the National People’s Power (NPP) in Sri Lanka, with some fearing a return to outdated communist traditions if the party ascends to power. These apprehensions, often fueled by political agendas, particularly target those with limited political literacy. This article aims to dispel these misconceptions […]
- AKD: JVP-led NPP will not undermine India’s national security (Category: Breaking News)
- AKD’s India visit: ‘JVP will not compromise Lanka’s security and economic interets’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith defends progressive taxation, highlights inequality (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP has told India it won’t do anything to upset regional security and peace (Category: Breaking News)
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