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By Shamindra Ferdinando ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ political alliance consisting of former SLPP constituents has declared the grouping as the only viable alternative to President Ranil Wickremesinghe as SJB leader Sajith Premadasa as well as JJB/JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake were pursuing the same agenda inimical to national interests. The grouping pointed out the position taken by […]
- ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ political movement launched in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Dilith, Gammanpila, Wimal form new political movement - Sarvajana Balaya (Category: Breaking News)
- Sarvajana Balaya stage protest against proposed Sri Lanka Electricity Bill (Category: Breaking News)
- Sarvajana Balaya holds inaugural public rally in Nugegoda (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday (19) announced the establishment of a new development bank to provide financial support to industrialists in Sri Lanka. This initiative will offer industrialists the opportunity to obtain loans at low interest rates, the President declared. The President also revealed plans to set up an Economic Commission to oversee these activities. A […]
- ADB grants Rs. 8 billion for farming families in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez proposes establishment of Climate Change Uni in SL (Category: Breaking News)
- Discussion with World Bank representatives on future development plans of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- WB approves Sri Lanka s eligibility to access concessional financing from IDA (Category: Breaking News)
By Vishvanath It is now clear that the proposed debate between SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa and his JVP/NPP counterpart, Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD), is a nonstarter in spite of streams of rhetoric let out by both sides frequently. On Thursday (June 06), the state-owned ITN hosted what it had advertised as a debate between Premadasa and AKD. […]The post Of that ‘one-man debate’ a...
- ITN directed to live telecast Sajith – AKD debate (Category: Breaking News)
- May Day Politics: A Pregame to Presidential Election (Category: Breaking News)
- AKD & The JVP-NPP Should Tick All The Boxes To Win, Not Risk A Third Defeat (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith-Anura debate next month (Category: Breaking News)
by Vishvanath Chief Government Whip and Minister Prasanna Ranagunga has been quoted by the media as saying, after an SLPP event in Minuwangoda over the weekend, that his party would not field a presidential candidate, and it will back someone in the fray instead. He has reportedly stopped short of naming the candidate concerned or the party […]The post Trumps up Ranil’s sleeve appe...
- Ranil in elephantine dilemma (Category: Breaking News)
- Presidential race and horse-trading (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil Wickremesinghe or Ranil Rajapaksa? (Category: Breaking News)
- Justice Minister goes ahead with SLFP election campaign (Category: Breaking News)
The Colombo District Court has refused to issue an interim order preventing the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Executive CommitteeContinue ReadingThe post SLFP Crisis : New appointment by Executive Committee appeared first on Newswire.
- Video: HIRU THANIWELA EP 400 (Category: Video)
- Video: CoL has increased by 400 percent - Maithri (Category: Video)
- 400 new teachers for the Central Province (Category: Breaking News)
- 400 Shops In Colombo To Be Sealed (Category: Breaking News)
A new political movement called the ‘Peoples Struggle Alliance’ has been launched in anticipation of the next election in SriContinue ReadingThe post ‘Aragalaya’ activists launch new political alliance appeared first on Newswire.
- Video: HIRU THANIWELA EP 400 (Category: Video)
- Video: CoL has increased by 400 percent - Maithri (Category: Video)
- 400 Shops In Colombo To Be Sealed (Category: Breaking News)
- Kosciusko Reports Two More COVID Deaths; More Than 400 Fully Vaccinated (Category: USA, Indiana)
…interest payments alone increased by USD 2.8 bn; foreign debt USD 100 bn By Shamindra Ferdinando Declaring that the economy had further deteriorated under President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s watch since July 2022, dissident SLPP parliamentarian Prof. G. L. Peiris said that the government was working overtime to depict a much improved situation. Addressing the media at […]
- IMF not paying sufficient attention to corruption: GL (Category: Breaking News)
- GL: Suspension of IMF bailout highlights failure to meet anticipated revenue targets (Category: Breaking News)
- Domestic debt restructuring could have devastating impact on country, warns GL (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez reiterates need to go ahead with local debt restructuring (Category: Breaking News)
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk raised concerns over the impact of austerity measures in Sri Lanka. He said that while Sri Lanka’s macro-economic situation has improved, the impacts of the economic crisis together with associated austerity measures are affecting the poorest
- UN demands accountability from Sri Lanka on enforced disappearances (Category: Breaking News)
- UN calls for targeted measures against Sri Lankans accused of rights abuses (Category: Breaking News)
- UN Human Rights Chief lays out “Path for Solutions” for years to come (Category: Breaking News)
- UN calls for end to draconian security laws in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies issued a press release on June 16, 2024, to address speculations regarding a proposed property tax mentioned in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program documents.The post Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry clarifies Imputed Rental Income Tax appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking N...
- Finance Ministry issues clarification on proposed imputed rental income tax (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt: Rental income tax will affect only high-wealth individuals (Category: Breaking News)
- Imputed Rent Tax : Harsha raises concerns (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President underscores the criticality of financial discipline in nation-building (Category: Breaking News)
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- Preparing For Free & Fair Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Representative Democracy Is To Heed The Voice Of The People (Category: Breaking News)
- Awaiting The Supreme Court’s Guidance On Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Reconciliation Also Needs Accountability To Be Viable (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the future of Sri Lanka will be determined by the economic policies implemented over the next five years. The President delivered this statement while addressing the youth and business community in Mannar during his participation in the “Youth Conference” held Sunday (16). The President initially attended the Mannar District “Youth [...
- Future of Sri Lanka will be determined by the economic policies implemented over the next five y... (Category: Breaking News)
- President: Pre-feasibility study on bridge between SL and India completed (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka s future will be determined by economic policies of next 5 years - President (Category: Breaking News)
- President to intensify focus on national unity, youth aspirations (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the future of Sri Lanka will be determined by the economic policies implemented over the next five years. The President delivered this statement while addressing the youth and business community in Mannar during his participation in the “Youth Conference” held on Sunday (16). The President initially attended the Mannar District […]
- Youth Parliament to be inaugurated by President (Category: Breaking News)
- How young voters helped Biden win Minnesota (Category: USA, Minnesota)
- Youth Parliament to meet under the patronage of President (Category: Breaking News)
- Youth Parliament to be inaugurated by President (Category: Breaking News)
Housing rights will be given to 250,000 low-income families in Colombo, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said. He said the program aims to ensure that every citizen owns land, a house, or a vehicle. President Wickremesinghe made these remarks at an event held at the Embilipitiya Mahaweli Stadium. The event was held to award freehold land deeds […]
- President says polls will decide country’s success or failure (Category: Breaking News)
- Elon Musk thanks Ranil for greenlight to launch Starlink (Category: Breaking News)
- Malawi VP confirmed dead in plane crash in forest (Category: Breaking News)
- LPL franchise Dambulla Thunders get new owner (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies says the proposed homeowners tax will target high wealth individuals and not average income earners. The Ministry of Finance says the objective will be achieved by a suitable tax-free threshold to ensure that the tax is targeted on very high value property or multiple properties […]
- Taxable income of individuals revised (Category: Breaking News)
- VAT and Telecommunications Levy increased in tax reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- Petitions filed accusing Finance Secretary of contempt of court (Category: Breaking News)
- Bureau of Rehabilitation Bill inconsistent with Constitution (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka s economy showed significant growth more than anticipated in the first quarter, marking a strong recovery from a severe foreign exchange crisis.
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- Unraveling The Root Causes Of Sri Lanka’s Foreign Currency Crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part IV (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity, & The IMF: A Solution Or A Worsening Of The Problem? (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday said that a pre-feasibility study for a land connection between Sri Lanka and India has been completed, and a full feasibility study will be conducted in the near future, the President’s Media Division said. The President stated so when he met with Most Rev. Dr. Fidelis Lionel Emmanuel Fernando, the Bishop […]
- President meets the Bishop of Mannar (Category: Breaking News)
- President and Mannar Bishop discuss concerns on renewable energy projects (Category: Breaking News)
- President announces plans to develop Mannar as an energy hub (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to conduct full feasibility study on land connection with India - President (Category: Breaking News)
The Ministry of Finance yesterday said that the focus of envisaged Rental Income Tax was on high-wealth individuals, and not on average income earners. In a statement titled ‘Clarification on Imputed Rental Income Tax’ the Ministry said: The recent publication of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) supported Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme related documents make […]
- Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry clarifies Imputed Rental Income Tax (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt to introduce imputed rental income tax due to failure to implement property tax? (Category: Breaking News)
- Smokers, drinkers hit by index linked taxes (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposed homeowners tax to target high wealth individuals (Category: Breaking News)
Monday 17th June, 2024 The SLPP-UNP government is crowing about the release of the third tranche of the IMF loan, and has undertaken to fulfil some more bailout conditions such as the introduction of an imputed rental income tax. It has said the new tax will affect only the high-net-worth individuals, but the proof of […]
- Report to be soon out on those who slip through the tax net (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt: Rental income tax will affect only high-wealth individuals (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka s tax revision helps correct tax revenue expenditure imbalance  IMF Mission (Category: Breaking News)
- 93 percent jump in tax collection in first half of this year (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy First, Team Ranil had claimed that the incumbent would be a ‘national candidate’ in the presidential polls due by mid-October. Since then, President Ranil Wickremesinghe himself has declared that the polls will decide the country’s success or failure. According to him, if the people are satisfied with his government’s policies and programmes […]
- Sri Lanka records slight drop in inflation (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s July consumer inflation more than halves to 4.6% (Category: Breaking News)
- WFP says 6.26 million people in Sri Lanka are food insecure (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka crisis raises alarm about further unrest in APAC region (Category: Breaking News)
reform efforts aimed at rescuing the country from its financial crisis. During their meeting, [̷...
- Ranil meets Wigneswaran for talks in Jaffna (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to conduct full feasibility study on land connection with India - President (Category: Breaking News)
- US and Sri Lanka’s Election Commission discuss importance of free and fair polls (Category: Breaking News)
- India notes steady progress in relations with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
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- RW, IMF & The Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Politics Behind A Politician’s Gold (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi-Wickremesinghe Tamil Drama (Category: Breaking News)
- Aragalaya’s Unfinished Business (Category: Breaking News)
by Amal JAYASINGHE (AFP) When Sri Lanka’s economy crashed in 2022, people sought work abroad wherever they could find it — including ex-soldiers who joined forces fighting in Ukraine after Russia’s invasion. Now the veterans — some of whom swapped their life savings for what they thought would be lucrative, non-combat jobs — are desperate […]
- Russia promises end to recruitment of SL military personnel (Category: Breaking News)
- Dayasiri urges Parliament to appoint committee to probe Lankans fighting in Ukraine-Russia war (Category: Breaking News)
- SL urges tri-forces members not to become mercenaries in Russia or Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to repatriate nationals trafficked into Russia-Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
Washington (District of Columbia, United States) The International Monetary Fund released $336 million as part of a bailout loan instalment for Sri Lanka despite delays in the crucial restructuring of its foreign debt, including to China, the Washington-based lender said Wednesday. The South Asian nation was starting to recover, but the economy was “still vulnerable and the path […]
- No final decision on domestic debt restructuring : Bandula debt (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt restructuring strategy out in April (Category: Breaking News)
- Cancel Sri Lanka s debt, global economists tell creditors (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka s debt repayments to be suspended until 2028 (Category: Breaking News)
By Easwaran Rutnam Gitanjali Chakravarthy, General Manager, Hilton Yala Resort, Sri Lanka says there is a slow but sure shift towards gender diversity, inclusivity and equity. In an interview with Colombo Gazette, Chakravarthy says the evolving societal perceptions around gender roles, coupled with an increased emphasis on gender equality, have also contributed to a more […]
- Hilton Colombo celebrates 35 Years In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Hilton Colombo Wins 2022 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for Hospitality Excellence (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President emphasizes progress in tourism sector, ready to provide required facilities (Category: Breaking News)
- Movenpick Colombo rebranded as NH Collection Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
Lurking danger from trained soldiers in want by Saman Indrajith United Republican Front leader, Patali Champika Ranawaka, MP, says that Sri Lanka faces the danger of becoming a ‘narco-state’ if immediate action is not taken to stop the growth of what he describes as the ‘political underworld.’ “There is a political underworld operating in this […]
- Prez vows to reform loss-making state enterprises, implement new tax regime (Category: Breaking News)
- CP Chief calls for re-alignment of political forces to thwart Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- CBSL Governor upbeat about being on right track, but urges govt. to do more to protect low-incom... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s tax hike could force professionals to migrate – analysts (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan authorities have formulated an initial roadmap to ease restrictions on motor vehicle imports by 2025. According to the IMF, this plan will commence with the imports of public passenger and special purpose vehicles in the third quarter of 2024, followed by goods transport vehicles in the fourth quarter of the same year. By […]
- Lanka imports record number of 3-wheelers from India (Category: Breaking News)
- Import restrictions further relaxed (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka relaxes rules on imports of reconditioned cars (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka's tax revenues from vehicle imports increase more than three-fold (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says that there has been sufficient progress for Sri Lanka’s Debt Restructuring process to move forward. Joining the IMF press briefing on Sri Lanka’s second review of EFF programme held virtually yesterday morning (14), IMF Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Peter Breuer stated that the IMF fully respect the democratic […]
- Serious consequences of failing to implement IMF programme (Category: Breaking News)
- President now expects IMF bailout next month (Category: Breaking News)
- Delays in governance and transparency reforms in Lanka’s IMF bailout programme, says Verité Rese... (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF working with a government without a mandate – Handunnetti (Category: Breaking News)
Groundbreaking solar-powered battery swapping stations recognized for their impact on sustainable urban mobility and economic development in Sri Lanka The U.S. Embassy announced on Friday that Sri Lanka’s USAID-funded Sri Lanka Energy Project (SLEP) has received top honours at the 2024 annual conference for the Society for International Development, the premier U.S. event for international [̷...
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- USAID to establish battery-operated swapping stations for E-bikes (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) states that sufficient progress has been made for Sri Lanka's debt restructuring process to move forward.The post IMF reports progress in Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring amid economic vulnerabilities appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- IMF hints no room for any new govt. to wriggle out of agreed reforms after polls (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to receive first tranche of IMF funds in two days (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Staff concludes visit to Sri Lanka and issued official statement (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF says Sri Lanka must reach timely restructuring deals with creditors (Category: Breaking News)
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