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The bilateral exercise titled Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2023 successfully concluded in Sri Lanka on Thursday (Jan. 26). Hosted by the U.S. Pacific Fleet, in partnership with Sri Lanka Navy, CARAT 2023 was held in Colombo, Trincomalee and Mullikulam from January 19-25.
Sri Lanka Police have arrested 11 suspects in total in connection with the murder of a man in Kopay.
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Director Dr. Krishnamurthy Subramanian has said the political will displayed by the Sri Lankan leadership to speed up reforms and implement difficult tax increases in order to revive the economy is highly appreciable, according to a statement issued by Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena’s Office yesterday (26) Dr Subramanian, who called […]
By Ifham Nizam The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says it is not in a position to discontinue power cuts despite an assurance from some quarters that there will be no power cuts till the end of the G C E Advanced Level examination on 17 February. CEB Chairman Nalinda Illangakoon, contacted for comment, told The […]
Cassandra has stopped watching news at night for the sake of her wellbeing and peace of mind. Watching English news at 9.00 p m on a local channel caused her to toss and turn or wake up at the ungodly hour of 2.00 am to again toss and turn, but this time mentally with suppressed […]
A former top FBI official has been arrested in the US while returning after a business trip to Sri Lanka. Charles McGonigal, who was the special agent in charge of counterintelligence in the FBI’s New York Field Office, is under arrest over his ties to Oleg Deripaska, a Russian billionaire who has been sanctioned by […]
SpareTime Foundation has pledged to support the Indira Cancer Trust by sponsoring children living with cancer and their families. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed last week at the Trust Office. As SpareTime Global Limited’s educational initiative through the ‘Sponsor A Child in Sri Lanka’ program, the foundation has taken the responsibility to sponsor children’s […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has pointed out that the industrial education and training opportunities in Sri Lanka should be improved by introducing modern technology required to surpass the new industrial technology and digital economy of the fourth and fifth industrial revolutions.
"Sri Lanka In Focus 2023" Art Culture and Wildlife Exhibition is scheduled to be held at the University of California in Los Angeles - UCLA on 22 and 23 April to mark the Earth Day.
Sri Lanka is confident of reaching a deal with all its international creditors and securing financial support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said that the public have placed their trust on support from the IMF as it would create a foundation in finding solutions for the economic crisis […]
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has warned that it would seek legal action if the relevant authorities fail to provide an uninterrupted power supply while the 2022 G.C.E. Advanced Level is taking place.
State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya has stated that he is hopeful that Sri Lanka will receive the first tranche of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) due from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) soon, following a discussion with an IMF delegation.
The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has stated that they are yet to receive any resignation letters from its members, contrary to various media reports.
Two trade union leaders who were arrested for allegedly threatening members of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), have been granted bail. The Convenor of the United Trade Union Alliance, Ananda Palitha and the Secretary of the Electricity Consumers’ Association, Sanjeewa Dhammika were arrested on 24th January. They were produced in court and […]
Japan has noted the need for creditors to help crisis-hit Sri Lanka. Japan’s top finance diplomat, Masato Kanda said that crisis-hit Sri Lanka was a key issue when it came to helping countries in debt but he was not sure when creditors aiming to extend it loans would meet. He said that middle-income countries have […]
China’s Export-Import Bank of China (EXIM) has provided Sri Lanka with a debt extension, China’s Foreign Ministry said, confirming a Reuters report earlier this week. EXIM offered Sri Lanka a two-year moratorium on its debt and said it would support the country’s efforts to secure a $2.9 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund, according […]
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka next week for a five-day visit.
United Trade Union Alliance convenor Ananda Palitha and Electricity Consumers’ Association secretary Sanjeewa Dhammika who were arrested and subsequently remanded for allegedly threatening members of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) have been granted bail.The post Ananda Palitha, Sanjeewa Dhammika granted bail appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka...
A group of 38 Sri Lankans were repatriated by the authorities of the Réunion Island of France last evening (25 Jan.), after an illegal migration attempt via sea was foiled.
Sri Lanka Police yesterday (25 Jan.) cracked down on a lottery ticket scam in Kurunegala, where over 200 fake tickets were being sold.
China s Export-Import Bank of China (EXIM) has provided Sri Lanka with a debt extension, China s foreign ministry said on Thursday, confirming a Reuters report earlier this week.
Japanese Vice Finance Minister for International Affairs, Masato Kanda, has assured that Japan is closely coordinating with international organizations, such as the Paris Club and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to ensure the participation of non-Paris Club members in Sri Lanka s debt restructuring plan.
Former State Minister Nalaka Godahewa and two others, the accused in a case filed against the alleged misappropriation of state funds were acquitted and released by the Colombo High Court today (January 26).The post Nalaka Godahewa acquitted and released from fund misappropriation case appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
Debt-ridden Sri Lanka on Wednesday (January 25) thanked India for issuing the necessary guarantees sought by the IMF that would help Colombo to unlock the USD 2.9 billion bailout package.The post Sri Lanka thanks India for giving assurances to IMF for USD 2.9 Billion bailout package appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
Another group of Sri Lankans have been deported from France after reaching Réunion Island by boat illegally. The Sri Lanka Navy said that the authorities on Réunion Island in France repatriated 38 Sri Lankans by last evening (25th January). A multi-day fishing trawler had reportedly departed from the Negombo fisheries harbour on 01st December 2022 […]
The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) warns that they will file a complaint with the Sri Lankan office of the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding the current drug shortage that the country is facing as a result of the negligence of the authorities.
Debt-ridden Sri Lanka on Wednesday (Jan. 25) thanked India for issuing the necessary guarantees sought by the IMF that would help Colombo to unlock the USD 2.9 billion bailout package.
Member of Election Commission P.M.S. Charles resigned from her post, a spokesman from the President's office said.The post Election Commission Member P.M.S. Charles resigns from post appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
While implementing complex programmes such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF), difficult decisions related to it should be implemented regardless of who is in power, Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said on Wednesday (January 25).The post IMF process should continue whoever is in power – Central Bank Governor appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri ...
An all-party conference will be convened today (Jan. 26) at the Presidential Secretariat, under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.