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President Ranil Wickremesinghe during his address at the 31st All India Partner’s Meet 2024 (AIPM 2024), held at ICT Ratnadipa in Colombo, expressed his commitment to maintaining a strong partnership with India to achieve Sri Lanka’s development goals. The AIPM 2024 which was organised by KPGM Sri Lanka and India provided a platform for both […]
- Lanka woos China; neighbour India out as main economic partner (Category: Breaking News)
- World Bank says Sri Lanka still faces elevated poverty levels (Category: Breaking News)
- Navigating The Economic Reawakening & Sustainable Growth (Category: Breaking News)
- The Government’s objective is to develop Sri Lanka as a thriving nation by 2048 – President (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post NPP – A Reformed & Mature Political Movement – Part II appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Tentative Recovery Of The Economy Will Not Be Stalled By The Presidential Election: Response To ... (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP – A Reformed & Mature Political Movement (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil Vs. AKD: Who Will Blink First? (Category: Breaking News)
- The NPP Factor: Rise Of Left-Wing Populism In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
International Day of Yoga (IDY) was marked by the High Commission of India and its cultural arm- Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre at the iconic Galle Face Green, Saturday. The theme for 10th edition of IDY ‘Yoga For Self and Society’ was personified with coming together of hundreds of yoga enthusiasts this morning. High Commissioner of […]
- My Dear Sinhalese Friend (Category: Breaking News)
- Mount Lavinia Hotel celebrates Wellness and Wellbeing with Sunset Yoga Event (Category: Breaking News)
- Singapore and Sri Lanka discuss regional stability (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil, MPs attend International Day of Yoga in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
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- NPP – A Reformed & Mature Political Movement – Part II (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Challenges: Economic Recovery & Political Devolution – IV (Category: Breaking News)
- A Journey Down The Memory Lane, Flouters Of Democracy Have Got It In The Neck (Category: Breaking News)
- The Aragalaya & The Wijeweera Legacy: How The Lankan Left Could Win (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (June 20), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue ReadingThe post Today’s CBSL official exchange rates appeared first on Newswire.
- 2 stuck on Deception Pass Bridge (Category: USA, Washington)
- 4,000 pills through fake prescriptions, state money (Category: USA, Washington)
- Traffic light as tolling begins on the 520 Bridge (Category: USA, Washington)
- Valparaiso postpones second MVC series against Illinois State due to COVID-19 (Category: USA, Indiana)
The World Bank has announced Mr. David Sislen as the World Bank s new Country Director for Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, effective from July 01, 2024.
China is ready to continue providing assistance to Sri Lanka’s socio-economic development, supporting the country’s debt sustainability, the Chinese ForeignContinue ReadingThe post China pledges continued support for Sri Lanka’s debt sustainability appeared first on Newswire.
- China already offers Sri Lanka debt extension: Chinese Foreign Ministry (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring: China expected to inform its support to IMF today (Category: Breaking News)
- China leaves crisis-ridden Sri Lanka in the lurch to fend for itself (Category: Breaking News)
- SRI LANKA RECEIVES IMF EXECUTIVE BOARD APPROVAL FOR THE EXTENDED FUND FACILITY (EFF) ARRANGEMENT (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)
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has appointed Talal Rafi, an economist and economic policy consultant to a multilateral development bank, asContinue ReadingThe post Economist Talal Rafi appointed Policy Advisor to Opposition Leader appeared first on Newswire.
- Vacancies at LKI filled, expanded Board of Management meets (Category: Breaking News)
- UNP appoints opposition leader for Sabaragamuwa PC (Category: Breaking News)
- Libs in forest furore (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Gen. Ratnayake pledges support for SJB (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lankan Rupee has reached the Rs. 300 mark against the US Dollar today, after having remained below theContinue ReadingThe post CBSL rates : Rupee reaches Rs. 300 mark against US Dollar appeared first on Newswire.
- Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today (Category: Breaking News)
- Today’s CBSL official exchange rates (Category: Breaking News)
- Forex market developments a temporary situation – Central Bank (Category: Breaking News)
- Sharp drop in vegetable prices in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has expressed hope to reach an agreement with creditor nations in the next few weeks, it wasContinue ReadingThe post Sri Lanka hopeful of agreement with creditor nations in next few weeks appeared first on Newswire.
- 400 Shops In Colombo To Be Sealed (Category: Breaking News)
- Video: HIRU THANIWELA EP 400 (Category: Video)
- Video: CoL has increased by 400 percent - Maithri (Category: Video)
- 400 teacher appointments to the Western Province (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (June 19)Continue ReadingThe post Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today appeared first on Newswire.
- CBSL rates : Rupee reaches Rs. 300 mark against US Dollar (Category: Breaking News)
- IPO To Raise Rs. 400 mn (Category: Breaking News)
- 400 Shops In Colombo To Be Sealed (Category: Breaking News)
- Today’s CBSL official exchange rates (Category: Breaking News)
Will wipe out 300 electricity bills and present six tour packages to Singapore to users of ‘ComBank Digital’ from June to August 2024 The electricity bills of 300 customers will be wiped out, and three customers will each win a tour package for two to Singapore under an exciting new campaign launched by the Commercial […]
- ComBank promotes cash saving with gift of tills (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB names ComBank its ‘Leading Partner Bank’ in Sri Lanka for 3rd year (Category: Breaking News)
- Rs 4 million in cash prizes from ComBank RemitPlus ‘Pita Rata Wasi’ remittance promo (Category: Breaking News)
- ComBank receives licence to operate in Colombo Port City (Category: Breaking News)
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- Waging Peace! (Category: Breaking News)
- The National People’s Power (NPP) (Category: Breaking News)
- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- When I Become The President (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced the establishment of a new development bank aimed at providing financial support to industrialists in Sri Lanka. This initiative will offer industrialists the opportunity to obtain loans at low interest rates. Additionally, the President revealed plans to set up an Economic Commission to oversee these activities. A new institution, “Enterprise Sri […]
- President chief guest at “Ravi – Self-Reflection on Half-Century in Cinema” (Category: Breaking News)
- 250 new bridges will be built to boost rural connectivity – President (Category: Breaking News)
- Government’s Economic Program is the only path to national progress – President (Category: Breaking News)
- A better country will be created for the children of Sri Lanka within the next 5-10 years -Presi... (Category: Breaking News)
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has launched an investigation into popular model and actress Piumi Hansamali. The CID obtained approval from the Maligakanda Magistrate to obtain the records of 19 bank accounts belonging to Hansamali. It was reported that the investigation was launched following allegations that Hansamali has acquired substantial properties through organized crime. Acc...
- Probe sought on Piumi Hansamali’s assets (Category: Breaking News)
- Retired top Police investigators extend support to NPP (Category: Breaking News)
- Two killed as train crashes into car in Enderamulla (Category: Breaking News)
- Piumi Hansamali’s wealth and assets investigated for alleged crime links (Category: Breaking News)
The report of the committee appointed by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to review the salary increase of officials in the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has been handed over to the Committee on Public Finance (COPF).
…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)
Secretary to the Ministry of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms, M. N. Ranasinghe, stated that the period from 2022 to 2024 will be historically significant for the highest number of law reforms in Sri Lanka. He highlighted that since 2022, 59 legal reforms have been passed in Parliament, with an additional 07 drafts and […]
- “2022-2024: Record Number of Legal Reforms in Sri Lanka’s History” (Category: Breaking News)
- 19th Amendment To Limit Term Of CJ (Category: Breaking News)
- Loss of judicial independence can be traced to the 1972 Constitution – Justice Wigneswaran wh (Category: Breaking News)
- The Politicisation Of The Sri Lankan Judiciary (Category: Breaking News)
The World Bank has appointed David Sislen as Country Director for Nepal, Maldives, and Sri Lanka. David will assume the responsibilities of Country Director for Maldives and Sri Lanka from the World Bank’s sub-regional office in Kathmandu. During a reception event upon his arrival, Finance Minister Barshaman Pun expressed his optimism regarding David’s tenure as […]
- Retired top Police investigators extend support to NPP (Category: Breaking News)
- Starlink connection to cost Sri Lankans between US$ 400 – US$ 600 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Mathews admits ‘we let country down’ at T20 World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Elon Musk thanks Ranil for greenlight to launch Starlink (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)
[…]The post Road To Bankruptcy: The Role Of Foreign Currency Flows & Economic Vulnerabilities In Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- 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)
[…]The post AKD’s NPP Must Win, But Where Is His Agenda & Platform? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- A Letter To Anura Kumara Dissanayake – Spell Out Your Agenda (Category: Breaking News)
- The Curse Of JRJ Constitution Continues (Category: Breaking News)
- Lessons From America (Category: Breaking News)
- On Arrival Visa Fiasco – What A Shame On Our Nation (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)
A couple of Sundays ago, Gamini Peiris of Moratuwa wrote a letter to the editor of the Sunday Island, about resthouses and noted: “I write this brief note hoping for a response from some readers.” Dr. R P Fernando from Epsom, UK, responded with his opinion titled Long ago British residents of Colombo also loved […]
- Govt. withholds nutrition pack from pregnant women who earn more than Rs 50,000 (Category: Breaking News)
- Stop intimidating judiciary,end undermining democracy,hold elections (Category: Breaking News)
- ACNU accuses govt. of having a sinister plan for nursing service (Category: Breaking News)
- Opening tax files for everyone over 18: IRD officials point out difficulties, costs (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)
Video: Sri Lanka's economy to expand by 2.2% in 2024 – World Bank report (English)
- Video: Cabraal-missile is stronger than Indian Agni-V missile (Category: Video)
- Video: Dambulla Mosque controversy could have been solved peacefully (Category: Video)
- Video: Sajith issuing misleading statements - Tissa (Category: Video)
- Video: No need for permission - Sajith (Category: Video)
The World Bank has updated its economic outlook for Sri Lanka, forecasting a modest expansion of 2.2% in 2024.The post World Bank upgrades Sri Lanka’s 2024 growth forecast to 2.2% amid tourism rebound appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- World Bank boosts Sri Lanka economic forecasts after inflation progress (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka shows signs of recovery but must maintain reform momentum: ADB (Category: Breaking News)
- Timely, credible structural reforms vital for Sri Lanka to reset its course: World Bank (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka balances polls and crisis recovery in 2024 budget deliberations (Category: Breaking News)
A high level delegation headed by the State Minister of Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya is scheduled to visit Russia to arrange for the repatriation of Sri Lankan ex-military personnel deployed in Russia for military purposes and the related discussions will be held on June 26 and 27, said Minister of Foreign Affairs, President’s Counsel Ali […]
- Government appoints delegation to check on Sri Lankans embroiled in Russia-Ukraine conflict – St... (Category: Breaking News)
- A special discussion will be held in Russia on June 26-27 to facilitate the return of Sri Lankan... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka External Affairs Minister to visit Russia and Kazakhstan (Category: Breaking News)
- GL to visit Russia and Kazakhstan (Category: Breaking News)
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