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At least 49 people from the Horn of Africa have died after their boat capsized off the coast of Yemen, according to the UN’s International Organization for Migration (IOM). Among the dead were six children and 31 women. Survivors told rescuers that the vessel, carrying 260 migrants, sank on Monday in strong winds. The search […]
- Many feared dead in massive Papua New Guinea landslide (Category: Breaking News)
- First results announced from South Africa election (Category: Breaking News)
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[…]The post Proposed Enactment Of The Economic Transformation Bill appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Plan For Transforming The Economy: Lacking Democratic Policy Governance, Will It Be Another Fail... (Category: Breaking News)
- A Postscript To Political Crisis: A Way Out (Category: Breaking News)
- Why Step Motherly Treatment Of The Oppressed Segments Of Society Via Micro Finance Bill? (Category: Breaking News)
- Citizens Need A Snow White To Prod The Dwarfs In Governance & Society! (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Ministry Of Finance, Economic Stabilization & National Policies appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Banks, Fitch Ratings, NPLs & Impairments! (Category: Breaking News)
- Banks, Fitch Ratings, NPLs & Impairments! (Category: Breaking News)
- CB To Launch A Diagnostic Audit Of Sri Lankan Banks; “Physician, Heal Thyself”! (Category: Breaking News)
- Skeletons In The Cupboard (Category: Breaking News)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is swiftly becoming the bedrock of global technological progress, and India is experiencing this transformative wave with significant impact. Over the last few years, AI has gained prominence in India, affecting various sectors and reshaping the way we live and work. The AI journey in India began in the late 20th century […]
- The Transformative Power of Artificial Intelligence (Category: Breaking News)
- Building the customer experience in business-to-business relationships (Category: Business)
- Chinese company ‘sneaking’ voice samples of Indians in border states, US think tank claims (Category: Breaking News)
- Be visible and stand tall (Category: Business)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that the initiative to provide job opportunities for unemployed youth will commence once the country overcomes bankruptcy this year. The President also mentioned that next year will see the launch of a program aimed at introducing modern agriculture to villages in collaboration with private companies to revitalize the export economy. President Ranil Wickrem...
- Special Statement Delivered By President Ranil Wickremesinghe: Full Text (Category: Breaking News)
- No candidate vying for the presidency has announced plans to abolish executive powers (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Policy Statement – Full Text (Category: Breaking News)
- Fostering a knowledge-empowered youth generation is imperative to meet future challenges -Presid... (Category: Breaking News)
Since its separation in 1947 from India, entire Pakistan and its leadership have been surviving because of Anti-India sentiments. While India is on its path to becoming the top superpower of the world & the fourth largest economy, Pakistan is struggling to even provide food to its nationals. The current protests in various parts of […]
- What is China doing in Gilgit-Baltistan? (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan regime busy with petty issues as country faces crises: Report (Category: Breaking News)
- Is China’s Economic Deprivation of ‘Azad Kashmir’ Leading to Violent Civilian Unrest? (Category: Breaking News)
- Protests intensify in PoK against Pakistan government’s plans to amend Constitution (Category: Breaking News)
Debt owed by various countries, especially in South Asia and Africa, to China has multiplied in recent years.The post Debt owed by Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to China rise to record levels: Data appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Forbes: Lanka, Pakistan and Maldives among biggest debt burdens to China (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka s debt to China close to 20% of public external debt - study (Category: Breaking News)
- Some creditors want to restructure Sri Lanka’s debt without China (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan, India and France launch creditors meeting on Sri Lanka debt (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe urged political parties to collaborate with the government in safeguarding the country’s economic stability by ensuring the success of the agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).The post Sri Lanka President urges unity to safeguard economic stability amid IMF deal appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka...
- Prez asks Opp. to cooperate (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says Let 2048 be the year of development for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- President to intensify focus on national unity, youth aspirations (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says proposals set forth by parties to form all-party Government will be sha... (Category: Breaking News)
The executive board of the International Monetary Fund confirmed a deal with Egypt to increase its bailout loan from $3 billion to $8 billion, in a move that is meant to shore up the Arab country s economy which is hit by a staggering shortage of foreign currency and soaring inflation.
[…]The post Gaza In End Times appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Cauldrons We Make (Category: Breaking News)
- Nakba II & Arab Spring II: Looming Possibilities From Gaza Inferno (Category: Breaking News)
- Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? (Category: Breaking News)
- Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinian... (Category: Breaking News)
… corruption cited as one of the three issues faced by the country Japanese Ambassador Hideaki Mizukoshi Thursday (21) urged Sri Lanka to turn the continuing economic, political and social crisis into an opportunity to achieve success. The Ambassador said that the country should take advantage of the continuing external pressure to adopt reforms, build-up […]
- Japan funds UNDP-led anti-corruption initiative, pledges about one million USD (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese Ambassador assures Japan’s support for Sri Lanka’s Economic development efforts (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan ready to support debt restructuring – Japanese Ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
- An appeal to Japan (Category: Breaking News)
Global investors and Sri Lankan officials expect to start negotiations aimed at restructuring $12 billion in defaulted global bonds next week, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.The post Sri Lanka to start restructuring talks with investors next week, Bloomberg News reports appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Global investors and Sri Lanka officials set for second round of Bond Restructuring talks (Category: Breaking News)
- Some Sri Lanka creditors seeking debt restructuring deal without China (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka calls for debt-restructuring proposals from dealer managers (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Expects Major Debt Restructuring Deals as IMF to Review Bailout (Category: Breaking News)
Global investors and Sri Lankan officials expect to start negotiations aimed at restructuring $12 billion in defaulted global bonds next week, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. A steering committee, comprising of bondholders, will begin talks as they weigh a proposal from the government to rework the overseas debt that has been in default since 2022, […]
- Refugee from Sri Lanka becomes Mayor in UK town (Category: Breaking News)
- Mathews overlooked Chamari picked in The Hundred draft (Category: Breaking News)
- AstraZeneca withdraws Covid-19 vaccine citing low demand (Category: Breaking News)
- Nepal batsman Airee smashes six sixes in an over (Category: Breaking News)
by Rajan Philips Mass killings are rare in Canada and Sri Lankans living overseas have never been victims of mass killings anywhere. Both truisms were shattered last week when six Sri Lankans comprising four children, their mother, and a family friend were brutally killed by another Sri Lankan teenager in Barrhaven, Ottawa. All of them […]
- Canada rocked by mass killing of Sri Lankan family (Category: Breaking News)
- Parents of Sri Lankans migrating to Canada urged to pay more attention (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan family murdered in Ottawa identified; teen suspect arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- Suspect charged in mass killing of Sri Lankan family in protective custody (Category: Breaking News)
By Rathindra Kuruwita The Association of Public Service Engineers (APSE) revealed that government departments, ministries, and local government bodies currently have only 1,000 engineers in their employ. This number represents only 66 percent of the approved cadre, according to Eng. L.S. Sooriyabandara. Eng. Sooriyabandara, a representative of the Association of Public Service Engineers (APSE), no...
- CEBEU claims more than 150 engineers have left during last two years (Category: Breaking News)
- CEB engineers, blue eyed boys of govt.- Ministry official (Category: Breaking News)
- CEB engineers pump diesel into their vehicles from Kelanitissa stores (Category: Breaking News)
- Wildlife Dept. has capacity to supply 400,000 litres of water to animals in forests visited by t... (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Ronnie De Mel: A True Democrat & An Economics Philosopher To The End appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Central Bank Independence: Issue To The Fore Again, But Will The Government Have Foresight To Do... (Category: Breaking News)
- A Child’s Guide To Currency Board Systems: Has The Monetary Board Failed The Nation? (Category: Breaking News)
- A Child’s Guide To Currency Boards: Why Did Ceylon Give Up The Currency Board, While Singapore D... (Category: Breaking News)
- Budget 2021: A Reversion To JR Jayewardene Policies Of 1940s? (Category: Breaking News)
Senior U.S. diplomat Richard Verma on Friday met Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Foreign Minister Ali Sabry in Colombo, and discussed Sri Lanka's economic recovery and progress on its IMF program, the U.S. State Department said.The post Senior U.S. official discusses Sri Lanka’s IMF program in Colombo appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Senior US official discusses Sri Lanka s IMF program in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- U.S. Deputy Secretary of State commends Sri Lanka’s economic efforts (Category: Breaking News)
- U.S. Deputy Secretary Verma commends Sri Lanka s economic recovery efforts (Category: Breaking News)
- U.S. Deputy Secretary of State calls on President Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
Ayubowan Wanakkam Good morning! International Mother Language Day is celebrated on 21 February every year by UNESCO and the UN to highlight the significance of languages in advancing human and social development. The theme for 2024 is “Multilingual education – a pillar of learning and intergenerational learning” which is crucial for inclusive education and to […]
- Justice Minister says English remains medium of instruction at Law College (Category: Breaking News)
- The promise of ‘English for all’: Gloomy contextual notes and unsolicited advice (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka seeks Indian strategy on language gap (Category: Breaking News)
- Bridging the language divide in Sri Lanka (Category: Business)
[…]The post Without A Code Of Ethics & Principles Of morality, No Meaning In Social Market Economy appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Target 2048 – Social Market Economy Ideology Need Be Clarified & Signed Off (Category: Breaking News)
- Target 2048 – Economic Democracy Principles Should Be Followed To The Letter (Category: Breaking News)
- RW’s Tax Hike Welcome But Much More To Be Done To Come Out Of The Crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- SC Judgment, Fiscal Philosophy, & Long-Term Decisions For A Brighter Future (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said in Parliamenty yesterday he was aware that Value Added Tax (VAT) was a burden on the public. He said it would be possible to reduce VAT with the passage of time. Delivering the government policy statement at the commencement of the new session of Parliament, the President said: “The prior scarcity […]
- “We may contest elections separately but let us collaborate in nation-building endeavors” – Pres... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President Ranil delivers Government’s policy statement in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- President ready to exempt school supplies, health equipment, medicine, etc., from VAT (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt will increase benefits for people as revenue buffers strengthen, says President (Category: Breaking News)
Inaugurating the 5th session of the 9th Parliament of Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe called upon all lawmakers to collaborate in nation building even though they would be contesting elections separately. “From ancient times to the present day, our world has encountered a myriad of crises, spanning nations and personal lives alike. While some crises […]
- Sri Lanka President Ranil delivers Government’s policy statement in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Economy improving, VAT can be reduced – RW (Category: Breaking News)
- President blames Sajith for crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Government’s objective is to develop Sri Lanka as a thriving nation by 2048 (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe while presenting his Policy Statement in Parliament today (February 07), says the government was planning to reduce the tax burden as economic reforms continue to stabilize the economy.The post Sri Lanka President Ranil delivers Government’s policy statement in Parliament appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- “We may contest elections separately but let us collaborate in nation-building endeavors” – Pres... (Category: Breaking News)
- President blames Sajith for crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Economy improving, VAT can be reduced – RW (Category: Breaking News)
- Government’s objective is to develop Sri Lanka as a thriving nation by 2048 (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka expects to attract about US$5 billion in foreign funds in the next two years once it is able to finalise the restructuring of its overseas debt, the country’s foreign minister said on Monday (February 5).The post Sri Lanka eyes US$5 billion in foreign funds after debt restructure appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka set to begin talks to restructure debt of $30 Billion (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to start restructuring talks with investors next week, Bloomberg News reports (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka announces $10 billion local bond swap deal ahead of IMF visit (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka looks at debt relief through nature conservation – report (Category: Breaking News)
Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has encouraged Indians to visit Sri Lanka if they want to travel overseas on holiday. He also noted that India’s assistance to Sri Lanka during its economic crisis has played a key role in enhancing India’s image among Sri Lankan citizens. “My first advice to you, the next […]
- India says it has done more for Sri Lanka than IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s prudence towards Sri Lanka further consolidates the “neighbourhood first” policy of Prim... (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s Minister of State for External Affairs to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- India will continue developmental assistance to Sri Lanka in every possible area: Jaishankar (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Flight Of Human Capital – A Catastrophic Fait Accompli appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Indian HC explains how Covid-19, Russia-Ukraine conflict expanded India’s role in SL (Category: Breaking News)
- Genocide Day’ controversy : SL registers protest with Canadian HC (Category: Breaking News)
- SL economy, IMF claims, and reality (Category: Breaking News)
- New Australian HC launches landmark educational programme (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Chips Are Everywhere: But Can Sri Lanka Ride The Wave? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Biden’s order to restrict US investments in China’s tech sector opens new opportunities for India (Category: Breaking News)
- US Chips Act restricts companies from expanding production in China (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka Adrift In Tempestuous Seas (Category: Breaking News)
- Threats To The Hegemony Of The US Dollar (Category: Breaking News)
As respective exchange hits record-highs, the nation might be hoping to practice influence and work on its terms. In 2023, Mexico turned into the US’s top exchanging accomplice, outperforming China. Similarly, as the Mexican and American economies coordinate, however, so have the Mexican and Chinese economies, with China now the previous’ quickest developing unfamiliar financial […]
- Sri Lanka among four preferred destinations for Chinese FDIs (Category: Breaking News)
- Gary Locke sworn in as new U.S. envoy to China (Category: USA, Washington)
- NYSE withdraws plans to delist 3 Chinese phone carriers (Category: USA, South Dakota)
- NYSE withdraws plans to delist 3 Chinese phone carriers (Category: USA, South Dakota)
Canada is considering a cap on the number of international students allowed to live in Canada, Immigration Minister Marc Miller said according to a CTV report, as the government faces criticism for a housing affordability crisis.
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- Stark Warnings (Category: Business)
- Confidence Vote (Category: Business)
- RCGA changes name to Golf Canada (Category: Canada, Ontario)
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 […]
- Preparations for SLN’s Red Sea operations will cost USD 40 mn: expert (Category: Breaking News)
- SLN’s Red Sea deployment unlikely (Category: Breaking News)
- Don’t make SL Navy fight others’ wars (Category: Breaking News)
- An SLN Red Sea deployment? (Category: Breaking News)
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 […]
- Cabinet sub-committee authorised to make decisions on ICC suspension of SLC (Category: Breaking News)
- Kanchana warns of possible ICC ban due to parliamentary resolutions on Sri Lanka Cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB MP alleges misuse of funds at SLC (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC would not have suspended SLC if interim committee had been functional – SJB (Category: Breaking News)
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