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By D. L. Sirimanne I dreamt I was the Radio Officer on a KLM Super Constellation flight to Colombo with a Dutch crew. Flight Information sent us a ‘red alert’ that Colombo Airport was closed and to divert the flight to Jaffna. I immediately informed the Captain and he accordingly altered heading to Jaffna. I […]
- Abolition Of The Provincial Councils System: Reply To Milinda Moragoda’s Utterance (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka: China to build airport in Poonakari to balance Indias Palaali (Category: Breaking News)
- Shake away the old, accept the new (Category: Breaking News)
- Wigneswaran considers himself best Tamil candidate to run for President (Category: Breaking News)
Months into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it is becoming increasingly clear that the latter’s traumas would not end any time soon. Nor is the invader registering any notable gains from its fatal decision to annex Ukraine by armed means and might. However, it’s abundantly clear that the destabilizing economic consequences for the world from the […]
- A singular triumph for Soft Power (Category: Breaking News)
- What a world! (Category: Breaking News)
- East-West tensions heighten and take on new dimensions (Category: Breaking News)
- As ‘New Cold War’ intensifies, West woos Africa and ASEAN region (Category: Breaking News)
Thursday 8th December, 2022 King Charles III is known for his affability, which has won him many admirers across the globe. But some people do not seem well disposed towards him. Well, it takes all sorts to make a world. Within the first few weeks of his accession and months ahead of his coronation, he […]
- No eggs for Parliament canteen for past three weeks (Category: Breaking News)
- Poultry farmers cry out for help, oppose govt. move to import eggs (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Govt. makes a killing from egg imports’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Egg producers respond to govt s decision to import eggs (Category: Breaking News)
Amendments to Exchange Control Act contemplated By Shamindra Ferdinando State Finance Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya yesterday (07) said the government would introduce some amendments to the Exchange Control Act No 12 of 2017 as part of its response to the continuing financial crisis. The SLFPer mentioned that amendments were necessary to restore the authority exercised by […]
- Prez should explain why he scrapped time-tested exchange controls – NFF (Category: Breaking News)
- USD 56.5 bn parked overseas: Govt. must deal with errant exporters firmly – Justice Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- SLC, cryptocurrency and repealing of time-tested law (Category: Breaking News)
- Little headway in cleaning mess (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Transitional Justice In Sri Lanka: Accomplishments & Challenges In The Post-Civil War appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Government Needs To Commit To More Than Commissions (Category: Breaking News)
- Government Needs To Commit To More Than Commissions (Category: Breaking News)
- Government Needs To Commit To More Than Commissions (Category: Breaking News)
- Government Needs To Commit To More Than Commissions (Category: Breaking News)
More parents in Sri Lanka are seeking to admit their children to childcare institutions due to increasing food insecurity, poverty and internal and external labour migration, the United Nations (UN) said. UNICEF said that child protection issues increased significantly in 2022, especially in rural and estate areas. “Children face protection challenges, with more parents seeking […]
- Ministry of Women, Child Affairs and Social Empowerment created (Category: Breaking News)
- Dilly & Carlo lights up the holidays with the festive collection (Category: Breaking News)
- UNICEF and Rotary International partner to deliver critical lifesaving supplies to families impa... (Category: Breaking News)
- Norway concerned about the food crisis in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post RW’s Political Rating & Fitch’s Credit Rating appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Ranil’s One Policy Framework, Debt & The System (Category: Breaking News)
- Systemic Drain (Category: Breaking News)
- Involuntary & Inequitable DDO (Category: Breaking News)
- RW’s Budget Of Hopes & Politics (Category: Breaking News)
World Bank (WB), Asian Development Bank (ADB), International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) representatives decided that a coordinated assistance program supported by the multilateral financial institutions is required for Sri Lanka to recover from the economic crisis the country is currently facing.
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By Shamindra Ferdinando Narendra Fernando, Sergeant-at-Arms of the crisis-ridden Parliament, has declared that the largest number of students, in the post-independence era, visited the House on Thursday (Dec. 01). Director, Legislative Services, Janakantha Silva, who is also the Acting Director of Communication, quoted Fernando as having said that approximately 5,000 students, from 32 schools, rec...
- MPs demand stern legal action against ex-Chairman, DG on compulsory leave (Category: Breaking News)
- DG Archaeology resigns over discord with govt. (Category: Breaking News)
- Wildlife DG Advocates Bio-Piracy (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka appoints new DG to head the country’s Petroleum Exploration Secretariat (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post President’s Peace Overture Ignores Muslims appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Will Subramanian Swami‘s Visit Revive Racist Politics? (Category: Breaking News)
- Remembrance Week Marking Persecution Of Sri Lankan Muslims (Category: Breaking News)
- No one to listen to the plight of Lankan Muslims (Category: Breaking News)
- Rohan Gunaratna Hostility Towards Muslims (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Organized Criminals Gangs In Sri Lanka & Its Impact On National Security appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Sri Lanka Police plans to eradicate underworld activities within next 6 months (Category: Breaking News)
- Prosecuting Crimes Requires A System Change (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka police to question controversial Minister on ransom taking (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposed Constitution Will Enhance Existing Lawlessness (Category: Breaking News)
Global lenders including the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank and the IMF are planning coordinated assistance to help Sri Lanka recover from its economic crisis, the government said on Tuesday.The post Global lenders eye coordinated assistance for Sri Lanka – Government appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka sees forex reserves exceeding $4 billion after fresh funding (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Says Inflation Nears Peak, Easing Pressure on Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- India ‘strongly supports’ Sri Lanka debt restructuring plan, it tells IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF working with multilateral lenders on financing programmes for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Multilateral agencies have sought coordinated assistance for Sri Lanka, following a discussion held with President Ranil Wickremesinghe today. Representatives from the World Bank (WB), Asian Development Bank (ADB), International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) decided that a coordinated assistance program supported by the multilateral financial institutions is r...
- ADB holds talks with Ranil to offer financial support (Category: Breaking News)
- Coordinated assistance program supported by multilateral financial institutions is required for ... (Category: Breaking News)
- World Bank approves Sri Lanka’s access to concessional financing (Category: Breaking News)
- World Bank calls on Sri Lanka to stay the course on reforms (Category: Breaking News)
Representatives of the World Bank (WB), Asian Development Bank (ADB), International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have decided that a coordinated assistance program supported by the multilateral financial institutions is vital for Sri Lanka to recover from the ongoing economic crisis.
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World Bank (WB), Asian Development Bank (ADB), International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) representatives decided that a coordinated assistance program supported by the multilateral financial institutions is required for Sri Lanka to recover from the economic crisis the country is currently facing. They reached the agreement following a lengthy round table [&...
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Sri Lanka does not need economic reforms that offer no solutions to the ongoing crisis, but a strong new economic system that can face 2050, President Ranil Wickremesinghe says.
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The World Bank has approved Sri Lanka’s request to access concessional financing from the International Development Association (IDA). This type of financing, which is offered at low interest rates, will enable the country to implement its government-led reform program to stabilize the economy and protect the livelihood of millions of people facing poverty and hunger. […]
- World Bank approves Sri Lanka’s eligibility to access concessional financing (Category: Breaking News)
- World Bank approves $700 million in financing support for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka makes u-turn and decides to remain middle-income country (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF reiterates prior actions Sri Lanka must take to approve funds (Category: Breaking News)
The United States officially handed over 9,300 tonnes of urea fertilizer to the Ministry of Agriculture on Monday (December 05) to distribute to more than 193,000 smallholder paddy farmers in Jaffna, Mullaitivu, Mannar, Vavuniya, Anuradhapura, Trincomalee, Batticaloa and Monaragala districts, a statement from the U.S. Embassy said.The post United States provides 9,300 tonnes of urea fertilizer to ...
- FAO and US provide 9,300 MT of urea fertilizer to farmers in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- UN to distribute 9,300 MT of urea to farmers in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- European Union donates 3,820 tonnes of urea fertilizer to Sri Lanka’s paddy farmers (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan provides $ 4.6 Million through FAO to boost paddy production in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The World Bank on Monday (December 5) approved Sri Lanka’s request to access concessional financing from the International Development Association (IDA).The post World Bank approves Sri Lanka’s eligibility to access concessional financing appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- World Bank approves Sri Lanka’s access to concessional financing (Category: Breaking News)
- WB approves Sri Lanka s eligibility to access concessional financing from IDA (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposal for Sri Lanka to downgrade itself to low-income country (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB provides Sri Lanka access to concessional financing (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Unitary, Federal & Indian Models Of Power Sharing appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Rise & Fall Of Nationalism In North & South (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian model as wayforward (Category: Breaking News)
- Truth & Reconciliation Need To Be Manifested In Deeds On The Ground (Category: Breaking News)
- President Needs Trust To Succeed In Problem Solving (Category: Breaking News)
“Feminism is not a synonym for man hater though we need a new man now”: By Aruni Samarakoon Recently, I was in a discussion on Feminism with the members of the Post-Graduate Research (PGR) community at the University of Hull, in the United Kingdom. They were my colleagues, from the Middle-East, Asia and Europe, representing […]
- A Tribute to Malathi de Alwis and Her Work (Category: Breaking News)
- A Tribute to Malathi de Alwis and Her Work (Category: Breaking News)
- A Tribute to Malathi de Alwis and Her Work (Category: Breaking News)
- A Tribute to Malathi de Alwis and Her Work (Category: Breaking News)
Tuesday 6th December, 2022 NPP MP and JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake has fulminated against the Election Commission (EC), and with reason. Speaking in Parliament, he has demanded to know why the EC ever asked for an opinion from the Attorney General anent the Local Government (LG) elections instead of exercising its powers to initiate […]
- EC informs SC of its intention to conduct scheduled LG polls (Category: Breaking News)
- EC files motion in SC explaining why it cannot conduct scheduled polls (Category: Breaking News)
- EC to announce new date for LG elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Former election chief says only three entities can postpone polls after calling of nominations (Category: Breaking News)
By Jehan Perera President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s statement that district committees can be considered as part of the solution to the vexed problem of power sharing between the ethnic communities has caused a considerable furore in the Tamil community. It came as both a shock and a disappointment as the president has also been speaking about […]
- Unitary, Federal & Indian Models Of Power Sharing (Category: Breaking News)
- Full implementation of 13A – Final solution to ‘national problem’ or end of unitary state? – Par... (Category: Breaking News)
- PRESIDENT’S NEED TO BUILD TRUST AT ALL LEVELS TO GET REFORMS THROUGH (Category: Breaking News)
- RISING AND FALLING NATIONALISMS IN NORTH AND SOUTH (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post No Constitution Without Separation Of Power Will Fix Corruption appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- AG says COVID showed Connecticut that it needs a tougher price-gouging law (Category: USA, Arkansas)
- Protect Shani Abeysekara’s Life: Victims Appeal To AG (Category: Breaking News)
- Protect Shani Abeysekara’s Life: Victims Appeal To AG (Category: Breaking News)
- Protect Shani Abeysekara’s Life: Victims Appeal To AG (Category: Breaking News)
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- The Heart Of The Matter Is A Matter Of The Heart (Category: Breaking News)
- “Really Real Manner Of Managing Sri Lanka” – ‘To Paris and Back’ 1977-1990 (JRJ Years) (Category: Breaking News)
- Evaluation Of Aragalaya (Category: Breaking News)
- Covid-19 Vaccination: Who Gets, When And How? (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankans can now hold $10,000 worth of the Indian rupee (INR) in physical form, though the INR would not be legal tender in the island nation, after India approved a Sri Lankan request to designate the INR as a foreign currency, Indian media reported. This will provide the island nation much needed liquidity support to […]
- Indian Government allows Sri Lankans to hold $10,000 worth of rupee in cash (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian tourists visiting Sri Lanka can pay in INR (Category: Breaking News)
- Using the Indian Rupee for economic transactions will have positive impact on the tourism and ho... (Category: Breaking News)
- CB: Indian rupee not ‘legal tender’ in SL (Category: Breaking News)
With the intention of uplifting the spirits of children in marginalized communities during the festive season, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank HNB PLC, launched the ‘Season of Giving’ donation campaign on its premier digital payment app SOLO, to support Caritas Sri Lanka. The non-profit organization, the social arm of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of […]
- HNB brings Christmas cheer with Annual Carol Service (Category: Breaking News)
- HNB launches Affinity Credit Cards packed with benefits for the members of Ladies’ College OGA (Category: Breaking News)
- HNB hailed as one of Sri Lanka’s most Women Friendly Workplaces (Category: Breaking News)
- HNB strikes Gold and Silver at SLIM DIGIS 2.2 (Category: Breaking News)
The United States and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) handed over 9,300 tonnes of urea fertilizer to the Ministry of Agriculture to distribute to more than 193,000 smallholder paddy farmers in Sri Lanka. The fertilizer, procured by FAO with funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is the first shipment of USAID-supported […]
- United States provides 9,300 tonnes of urea fertilizer to paddy farmers in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- UN to distribute 9,300 MT of urea to farmers in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- FAO and USAID to distribute fertilizer to all paddy farmers (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan provides $ 4.6 million through FAO to boost paddy production in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
BY DR. Asoka Bandarage On September 1, 2022, debt-trapped Sri Lanka reached a preliminary agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a 48-month Extended Fund Facility of $2.9 billion, which hardly covers the country’s outstanding debt, nor its immediate survival needs. Nevertheless, IMF structural adjustment requires the country to meet its familiar debt restructuring […]
- Experimenting with State-Owned Enterprises (Category: Breaking News)
- Surpassing neoliberal fictions towards mission-oriented state (Category: Breaking News)
- Godahewa sounds alarm over attempts to privatise profitable Insurance Corporation (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt to conclude most SOE sales by August; Srilankan by Sept (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy At a time, the ‘Paris Club’ is said to be considering a favourable debt-restructuring package for the nation and the IMF-induced economic reforms is said to be already on, comes the GMOA (Government Medical Officers’ Association) expose that the government is yet to recover LKR 773-billion arrears from tax-payers in the […]
- Worse than Shylock, did you say? (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF wants Sri Lanka to restore debt sustainability (Category: Breaking News)
- Paris Club ready for close coordination with China, India on Sri Lanka debt talks (Category: Breaking News)
- President says IMF deal beginning of a new economic era (Category: Breaking News)
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