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By N Sathiya Moorthy Like it or not, in the next big election in the country, or more of them, the IMF would be the key issue. The way the government has been dragging its feet on the relatively less important local government elections (LGE), and not all its arguments are wrong, the presidential elections […]
- India continues to support debt-ridden Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Worse than Shylock, did you say? (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Executive Board approves bailout package for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- US Treasury Secretary speaks to Ranil on IMF deal (Category: Breaking News)
Continuing his efforts to promote dialogue with Heads of Mission of Islamic countries concurrently accredited to Sri Lanka from New Delhi, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India Milinda Moragoda Tuesday presented a copy of the Sinhala translation of the Holy Quran to the Ambassador of Bahrain to India Abdul Rahman bin Mohammed AlGaoud on […]
- Port Pursuit (Category: Business)
- Bilateral Links (Category: Business)
- Twenty20 (Category: Business)
- Faster Trains (Category: Business)
After 12 fishermen from Tamil Nadu were apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy on Thursday, Chief Minister M. K. Stalin wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting the latter to secure the release of all fishermen numbering 28 and their fishing boats from Sri Lankan custody, according to a news report published by The Hindu […]
- Tamil Nadu CM urges Centre to secure release of fishermen from Sri Lankan custody (Category: Breaking News)
- Devananda calls for end to illegal fishing by Indians in Lankan waters (Category: Breaking News)
- Tamil Nadu CM demands release of fishermen and boats in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Tamil Nadu CM writes to Centre to prevail upon Sri Lanka to secure release of 45 fishermen (Category: Breaking News)
Outgoing President of the BAR Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) Saliya Peiris, PC has urged his colleagues to continue their struggle to counter threats to the rule of law and judicial independence. “The BASL was able to play a pivotal role in the nation’s struggle to safeguard the rule of law, democracy, and human rights. […]
- BASL slams use of force at Galle Face (Category: Breaking News)
- BASL opposes Deshabandu’s appointment, responds to public security minister (Category: Breaking News)
- BASL asks Prez to appoint clean cop as IGP (Category: Breaking News)
- BASL slams attempts to hinder Saliya Pieris, PC, appearing for a client (Category: Breaking News)
The US Army and the Sri Lanka Navy recently concluded a joint exercise (Feb 27-March 24) in Trincomalee. It was the latest exercise under the Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) ‘Balance Style’. It involved 24 Special Boat Squadron (SBS) personnel, 12 from Fourth Fast Attack Flotilla and nine members of Special Force Operational Detachment Alpha […]
- Study suggests schools across US reopen (Category: USA, Mississippi)
- Intervention (Category: Business)
- Jaffna readying for May Day (Category: Breaking News)
- Team Work (Category: Business)
The National Peace Council (NPC) has said that a Truth and Reconciliation Commission on the lines of the South African set-up could help Sri Lanka address accountability issues. “There have been media reports of a ministerial delegation visiting South Africa to undertake a study of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the reconciliation process […]
- Justice Marasinghe, HC Kananathan part of international election observer mission in Sierra Leone (Category: Breaking News)
- South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission and what it means for SL (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s proposed TRC (Category: Breaking News)
- Forgiveness, foundation for reconciliation (Category: Breaking News)
Mumbai Indians were crowned the inaugural champions of the Women’s Premier League after a tense, low-scoring final at the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai. In a nervy title clash between the two best teams of the competition, it was the experience of Nat Sciver-Brunt that helped Mumbai get across the line, the star all-rounder […]
- Jaiswal ton in vain as David blitz powers Mumbai Indians to record win (Category: Breaking News)
- RCB spinners and Perry stun Mumbai to seal berth in WPL 2024 final (Category: Breaking News)
- Second Airport (Category: Business)
- Punjab Kings out-muscle Mumbai Indians in Wankhede run-fest (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post IMF Bailout Conditions Plus New Central Bank Act Will Close Doors To Modern Monetary Theory appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- SC Judgment, Fiscal Philosophy, & Long-Term Decisions For A Brighter Future (Category: Breaking News)
- Child’s Guide To Ranilnomics: Actual Tax Payment Is Not What One Pays Today (Category: Breaking News)
- Child’s Guide To Currency Board Systems: Steve Hanke’s Crusade For Currency Boards (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil’s Biggest Woe: What To Do When Fiscal & Monetary Policies Have Failed & Are Still Falling? (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is having regular consultations with the US with regards to the Hambantota Port as well as dealings with the Chinese, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said. He also dismissed fears that the Hambantota Port will be used by China for military purposes. “The Chinese don’t own the port. We own the port, but we have […]
- China proposes setting up radar base in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- China confirms two-year debt moratorium offered to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka seen as China’s top option for naval base (Category: Breaking News)
- China pushes its interest after debt restructuring pledge to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Former Minister Namal Rajapaksa says the “Aragalaya” was used for political gain. He said that he has no issue with the Aragalaya but has an issue with some of those who took part in the Aragalaya. Speaking at a public meeting held in Bandaragama, Namal Rajapaksa said that Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) supporters had […]
- Namal says some Aragalaya activists now with Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahinda Rajapaksa to form new alliance (Category: Breaking News)
- Channel 4 video on Sri Lanka not removed as claimed by Namal (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign Mission backed the ‘Aragalaya’ – Namal (Category: Breaking News)
The Indo-Lanka Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is to be upgraded to an Economic and Technology Co-operation Agreement (ECTA). President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that ECTA is essential as India is going to be the next growth center and will trigger off growth in South Asia. “We are just 22 miles away and we have to work […]
- Sri Lanka refuses to bow down to Indian pressure on China (Category: Breaking News)
- President says Sri Lanka no longer bankrupt (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt restructuring to be completed before polls (Category: Breaking News)
- President orders Police protection for Israelis in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Climate change, loss of biodiversity and the degradation of our lands and oceans are existential threats, which are fast resulting in soil depletion, extreme weather events and nutrition issues. In response to these threats, a hybrid regional workshop “Dialogues on Sustainable Food Systems: from production to consumption” will be organized by the European Union (EU) […]
- EU and South Asia policy makers discuss strategies to combat looming global food and climate cri... (Category: Breaking News)
- 'Green' EU farm rules criticised (Category: Technology)
- UN FAO committed to achieve a food-secure and safe Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka, EU sign Â15mn agreement to promote circular economy in food sector (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka will commence the operations of the passenger ferry service between Kankesanthurai and Pondicherry on the 29th of April, says the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Aviation.
A high-level Indian delegation called on Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Colombo on Sunday and briefed him on the developments in the jointly-identified priority areas for collaboration in the energy sector.
Friends of a killed Wellington PhD student are fundraising to help rural students in Sri Lanka get an education, as plans to establish a scholarship in her memory come to fruition.
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa says that although they have no issue with the Aragalaya protest movement, there are certain issues regarding the activists involved with it.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe says that Sri Lanka s access to the growing Indian market as well as the opening of African markets cannot be disrupted and should not be disrupted by big power, rivalry or conflict.
The State need not engage in business as its mandate is to provide services such as education and maintain law and order, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said Thursday defending plans to divest government-held shares of seven state owned enterprises (SOEs).The post State need not do business, says President, Seven State Owned Enterprises to be divested appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Brea...
- State need not do business, says Ranil, seven SOEs to be divested (Category: Breaking News)
- Continue engaging with Sri Lanka’s official bilateral, private sector creditors – World Bank Chi... (Category: Breaking News)
- Several State-Owned Enterprises in Sri Lanka to undergo divestment process (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan President leaves for Germany (Category: Breaking News)
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- Taxing Times (Category: Breaking News)
- A führer In The Making (Category: Breaking News)
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- Celebrating Independence Or Inaugurating Dependence? (Category: Breaking News)
A Sri Lanka national based in the United Kingdom was apprehended at Rameshwaram of Tamil Nadu in India, while he was trying to return to his homeland on a mystery vessel, the Indian Coast Guard said on Saturday.
Fatym opens its doors at One Galle Face The Fatym brand strives to create fashion that is modern, elegant, and active to suit the modern woman of today. All the designs at Fatym Collection have been carefully and meticulously designed maintaining the highest quality and at the same time ensuring form and presence. Fatym Collection, […]
- DOUBLE XL, A FASHION REVOLUTION IN SRI LANKA UNVEILS ITS FREEDOM COLLECTION (Category: Breaking News)
- Fatym brings modern fashion into the spotlight with new retail outlet (Category: Breaking News)
- Niko the Spy at Odel (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Niko the spy’ to show off his style at ODEL fashion show (Category: Business)
The number of Sri Lankans registered in Sammu, in the Chiba Prefecture in Japan, has seen a rapid increase. The Japan News reported that with an economic crisis in Sri Lanka driving an influx of immigrants to Sammu, Chiba Prefecture, educating children unable to speak Japanese has become an issue at local elementary and junior […]
- Japan contributes additional US$ 6.6 million to help Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Rupee continues to depreciate against USD (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Ladies Circle International Shines a Light on Sri Lanka with APAC Mid-Term Meeting in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
A popular Zimbabwe preacher who has links with a pastor in Sri Lanka, has denied allegations of corruption after he was accused of gold-smuggling. Issuing a lengthy statement, Presidential Envoy and preacher Uebert Angel, said that the allegations in an Al Jazeera documentary was part of a well-crafted ploy to trap the Ambassador and tarnish […]
- Zimbabwe preacher linked to Sri Lankan pastor stripped of title (Category: Breaking News)
- Zimbabwe preacher with links to Sri Lankan “prophet” accused of gold-smuggling (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahinda’s links with Ubert and Jerome likely to be probed (Category: Breaking News)
- New conditions for long term residence visa for foreign investors (Category: Breaking News)
The BAR Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has condemned a protest staged outside the Law of Chamber of BASL President Saliya Pieris, PC on Friday.The protest was staged against the representation of Saliya Pieris, PC for notorious Sri Lankan drug kingpin Nadun Chinthaka alias “Harak Kata”. Condemning the protest, BASL said in a statement that […]
- Protest outside Chambers of Saliya Pieris: BASL asks for IGP’s intervention (Category: Breaking News)
- BASL fears for safety of its former head (Category: Breaking News)
- BASL urges IGP to ensure safety of Saliya Pieris (Category: Breaking News)
- BASL slams attempts to hinder Saliya Pieris, PC, appearing for a client (Category: Breaking News)
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka is projected to lend 2,533 million US dollars mainly to the US and Euro areas during an International Monetary Fund deal in 2023 including a mandatory 1.4 billion US dollars collected from exports and remittances, according to official documents. Sri Lanka is expected to get two tranches of 331.2 million dollar […]
- FOREIGN RESERVES TO REACH 8B US DOLLARS (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka s official reserves estimated at USD 3.5 billion (Category: Breaking News)
- Info about USD 4.2 bn debt deal with China shared with other creditors – CBSL Chief (Category: Breaking News)
- Remittances from expat workers increase (Category: Breaking News)
Chief Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella Friday accused the IMF of double speak and demanded to know on what assurances it had begun disbursing a USD 2.9 billion loan to Sri Lanka. He said the incumbent government, without a people’s mandate, would be unable to respect the obligations attached to the loan facility. SJB MP Kiriella […]
- SJB blames country’s woes on govt. lacking credibility here and abroad (Category: Breaking News)
- Opposition to take up attacks on democracy with IMF:Kiriella (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB demands entire agreement with IMF, refuses to take part in vote (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF says Sri Lanka needs to talk with China about debt restructuring (Category: Breaking News)
The Government will hike taxes on alcohol and tobacco taxes again in June 2023, and will slap drinkers and smokers with taxes linked to inflation from January 2024, according to intentions declared in an International Monetary Fund program. Sri Lanka has a large public sector workforce and ministers requiring people to pay higher taxes. “The […]
- Finance Min. explains how personal income taxes are levied from Jan. 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- CBSL Governor urges public to become informants to boost tax revenue (Category: Breaking News)
- Two ex-Presidents say people will find it impossible to live under new VAT regime (Category: Breaking News)
- Treasury Secretary justifies new taxes, as present income not sufficent to meet expenses (Category: Breaking News)
by Rex Clementine It’s been a while since a mystery Sri Lankan spinner bamboozled the opposition batsmen. Not just batsmen but coaches went on a frenzy decoding these bowlers while Times of India and Daily Telegraph dedicated headlines praising how well Sri Lanka groomed these sensational talents. Ajantha Mendis was the last global sensation with […]
- OPA panel discussion: The Role of Domestic Aviation in Sri Lanka Tourism (Category: Breaking News)
- IT professionals leaving country (Category: Breaking News)
- UK, US pressure Lanka to repeal PTA (Category: Breaking News)
- India lifts onion export ban for neighbour Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
ECONOMYNEXT – The State need not engage in business as its mandate is to provide services such as education and maintain law and order, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said Thursday defending plans to divest government-held shares of seven state owned enterprises (SOEs). At a discussion at the presidential secretariat on Thursday morning, Wickremesinghe responding to a […]
- Sinopec issues clarification on fuel station project in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- BOI signs US$500m agreement for CBO South Container Terminal (Category: Breaking News)
- “Sri Lanka has enormous growth potential”: Robyn Mudie (Category: Business)
- CBSL suspends renewal of permits of 15 private foreign exchange dealers (Category: Breaking News)
By Zinara Rathnayake It is 9am in the Carlton estate in Thihagoda, a small town about 160km (100 miles) south of Sri Lanka’s capital Colombo, and the July sun hides behind inky clouds. The air is thick and hot. Two men walk to the main estate building carrying piles of cinnamon branches. Inside, a group of […]
- When Jackals Bark At Lions – The Case Of General Fonseka & Harin Fernando (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘BARK Air’ the world’s first doggy jet service will take off on May 23 (Category: Breaking News)
- Dilmah owners establish 830 acres of cinnamon on Kahawatte estates (Category: Breaking News)
- PETA opens Echo Park headquarters with bark and bite (Category: USA, California)
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