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President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that Sri Lanka is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040 while pursuing its economic goals. He noted that Sri Lanka is the first country in Asia to incorporate the global objective of zero carbon emissions into its national policy. He made these remarks during the World Environment Day […]
- World’s first international environmental university will be established in Sri Lanka – President (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says World’s first international environmental university will be establishe... (Category: Breaking News)
- President Wickremesinghe warns of climate crisis and unveils ambitious plans (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka will take the lead in ensuring the developing economies have the resources to mitigate... (Category: Breaking News)
New York’s second match as a T20I venue was a lot like its first: low-scoring and brutal. Two days after South Africa bowled Sri Lanka out for 77 here, India bowled Ireland out for 96. A different strip was used for this game, but the bounce was just as inconsistent, and batting just as difficult, […]
- Kohli’s record-equalling ton gives India strong total (Category: Breaking News)
- Pant, Hardik, Arshdeep headline India’s warm-up win (Category: Breaking News)
- Canada, Ireland search for first points with focus on New York pitch (Category: Breaking News)
- India strike after setting West Indies 365 target (Category: Breaking News)
SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier, has returned to profitability, posting a profit of Rs.1.124 billion for the nine months ending December 31, 2023.The post SriLankan Airlines returns to profit amid privatization efforts appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- SriLankan Airlines says no outside funding in the last two years (Category: Breaking News)
- Restructuring of SriLankan Airlines to be completed in 6 months (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLankan Airlines cut losses drastically in FY 2010 (Category: Breaking News)
- The National Airline: A financial catastrophe in the making! (Category: Breaking News)
Japan, Sri Lanka’s largest bilateral lender after China, emphasized yesterday (June 5) the need for Sri Lanka to expedite its debt restructuring efforts for its own benefit.The post Japan urges Sri Lanka to speed up debt restructuring ahead of IMF review appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Japan says no pact yet with Sri Lanka on debt restructure talks (Category: Breaking News)
- China assures commitment towards Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring process (Category: Breaking News)
- Some Sri Lanka creditors seeking debt restructuring deal without China (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan, India and France launch creditors meeting on Sri Lanka debt (Category: Breaking News)
By Saman Indrajith Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and Opposition and SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the victory recorded by his party BJP-led National Democratic Alliance at the Indian elections. Both the Prime Minister and the Opposition Leader said that the victory would further elevate the bilateral relations between […]
- Swaraj satisfied with visit to SL (Category: Breaking News)
- The Leader of the Opposition in Sri Lanka and former Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe seeks ... (Category: Breaking News)
- India s Congress leader Rahul Gandhi disqualified from parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Parliament congratulates Modi (Category: Breaking News)
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) complains that the relevant authorities are reluctant to respond to Right to Information (RTI) queries sent in respect of Sri Lanka’s agreements with Adani Green Energy (Sri Lanka) Ltd. The following is the text of statement issued by TISL yesterday: Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has filed a series of […]
- A Power Project In The Dark; RTI Voices Concern Regarding Transparency Around The Adani ‘Green E... (Category: Breaking News)
- Adani wind energy project challenged in Sri Lanka s Supreme Court (Category: Breaking News)
- Adani Green signs 20-yr agreement for wind power stations in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka protesters oppose Indian Adani’s USD 500 mn unsolicited wind power deal (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Should The Economic Transformation Bill Proceed? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Should The Economic Transformation Bill Proceed? – Part II (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Two Challenges: Economic Recovery & Political Devolution (Category: Breaking News)
- Budget 2023: A Depth Or Dearth (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil Wickremesinghe Rescued & Stable Economy In Sri Lanka – An Inquiry (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Historic Crimes Of The Chauvinistic Left: Struggle For Far Sighted Marxist Position appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Historic Crimes Of The Chauvinistic Left: Horror Of Indian Military & JVP (Category: Breaking News)
- Historic Crimes Of The Chauvinistic Left (Category: Breaking News)
- Abolition Of The Provincial Councils System: Reply To Milinda Moragoda’s Utterance (Category: Breaking News)
- Rise Of Ultranationalism & Elections, Tamil Nationalism & Resurrection Of LTTE Ideology In Sri L... (Category: Breaking News)
In an exciting development, leading marketing technology company zMessenger has announced its sponsorship of the upcoming Privately Organized International World Ladies Golf Tournament set to take place at the prestigious Royal Colombo Golf Club on June 17th. Womens Golf Day is an international event that brings together women of all ageas and skill levels to […]
- Sri Lanka to host West Indies for white-ball series in June (Category: Breaking News)
- LB Finance partners zMessenger for integrated mobile service portfolio (Category: Business)
- Starlink connection to cost Sri Lankans between US$ 400 – US$ 600 (Category: Breaking News)
- Jeevan defends his aggressive behaviour at Point Pedro estate (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon chaired a meeting today (05) with representatives of UN agencies, international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) and NGOs to brief them on the ongoing rescue and relief operations to assist adverse weather-affected communities.
By Shamindra Ferdinando Attempts had been made to compel UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe to give up the premiership immediately after the then President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had left Janadhipathi Mandiraya in the early afternoon of July 09, 2022. That had been the devious Aragalaya strategy meant to pave the way for Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena to […]
- CP Chief calls for re-alignment of political forces to thwart Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- Where have millions of USD invested in good governance and accountability projects et al gone? (Category: Breaking News)
- US hand in GR’s ouster: Speaker finally confirms allegations (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez makes headway amidst deepening turmoil (Category: Breaking News)
Poverty is one of the most pressing and pervasive issues facing the world today. It affects billions of people globally, diminishing their quality of life, limiting their opportunities, and perpetuating a cycle of deprivation that can span generations. Understanding poverty requires a multidimensional approach that goes beyond mere economic measures. It encompasses social, cultural, political, [...
- Pro-poor growth and Economic growth in Sri Lanka - A critical analysis (Category: Breaking News)
- The Fight For Women’s Empowerment In An Era Of Conflict & Multifaceted Crises (Category: Breaking News)
- Springboarding From The Aragalaya To A New Nation We All Deserve (Category: Breaking News)
- “Connecting People to Prosperity” in Sri Lanka. A reality check with “Mahinda Chinthanaya” (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Sri Lanka’s Elusive Accountability appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Why A Tamil Common Candidate In The Presidential Election? (Category: Breaking News)
- V. Anandasangaree: The LTTE Vilified Him, But History Has Vindicated Him (Category: Breaking News)
- Election Hustling In The South & Boycott Talk In The North (Category: Breaking News)
- Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s Accomplishments & Challenges (Category: Breaking News)
The National Education Policy Framework 2023-2033, which has been prepared in accordance with the vision of a fully developed Sri Lanka in the year 2048 with the aim of providing access opportunities and quality education to every student in the country, has presented facts about the transformative change that Sri Lankan education must undergo. Accordingly, […]
- Langbroek cuts Comms staff (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- Rs 1 billion allocated to establish National Education University (Category: Breaking News)
- Unions call off tests ban (Category: South Australia)
- Workshop for training of Provincial Journalists (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lankan Government has frozen the assets of 15 entities and 210 individuals allegedly involved in terrorism and extremist activities. Secretary of Defence General (Retd.) Kamal Gunaratne issued the gazette notice in this regard. ‘The list of designated persons, groups and entities published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 1854/41 of March 21,2014, amended from time to […]
- Former LTTE negotiator shoots down ‘Himalayan Declaration’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Former LTTE negotiator slams Tamil Nadu Government for ban on seminar (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan media boss to get top Indian honour (Category: Breaking News)
- IGP among cops and politicians who met MR (Category: Breaking News)
‘We should ask India to hand them over to us’ By Shamindra Ferdinando The findings made by Indian and Sri Lankan security and intelligence authorities about the recent arrest of four Sri Lankans on the suspicion of being religious extremists are contradictory. While Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad declared that the suspects had been involved with the […]
- Gujarat police say BJP among those targeted by ISIS of Sri Lankan origin (Category: Breaking News)
- Four ISIS terrorists from Sri Lanka arrested at Ahmedabad airport - report (Category: Breaking News)
- Three Years Since Easter Bombings, Yet No Justice In Sight! (Category: Breaking News)
- 4 Sri Lankan ISIS terrorists arrested in India were planning major attack - report (Category: Breaking News)
[…]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 Consolidating Economic Recovery Needs No Referendum appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Courts Would Be The Better Option For Undemocratic Actions To Be Contested (Category: Breaking News)
- A Coalition Of Power To Stay In Power Is Not What Country Needs (Category: Breaking News)
- Preparing For Free & Fair Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Resisting Elections Will Worsen Dissent (Category: Breaking News)
South Africa opened their T20 World Cup campaign in authoritative fashion by bowling Sri Lanka out for their lowest total in the format and chasing 78 runs inside 17 overs to secure two points. At the first official T20I match to be played at the newly-created stadium at Eisenhower Park, we learnt more about the […]
- Miller and Baartman help South Africa end Netherlands jinx in low-scoring nail-biter (Category: Breaking News)
- McCoy and Charles thump South Africa to give West Indies series sweep (Category: Breaking News)
- Uncapped Dunith Wellalage in Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup squad (Category: Breaking News)
- A battle between in-form bowlers and brittle top orders (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced plans to construct 250 new bridges across Sri Lanka to enhance road connectivity and maximize the benefits of national development projects for rural communities. The President made this announcement while addressing a celebration at the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo today (03), marking the successful completion of 750 rural bridges by Janson […]
- HC Bogollagama presents credentials to King Charles III (Category: Breaking News)
- President chief guest at “Ravi – Self-Reflection on Half-Century in Cinema” (Category: Breaking News)
- Healthcare Services in the Northern province will soon be on par with the Western province – Pr... (Category: Breaking News)
- May Day rallies and marches (Category: Breaking News)
Puff of dust. Not on the pitch but on the outfield. That’s the first thing you notice about cricket at the Nassau County International Cricket Ground just outside New York City. The next thing you see is that the ball plugs in it. It doesn’t zip off like we are used to seeing in pretty […]
- Dilshan asks fans to sing and dance his side to another win (Category: Business)
- President greets Sri Lanka team as Sanga’s men start WC campaign (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia 158 all out v Sri Lanka, Tri-series - innings (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka shine (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board is set to review Sri Lanka’s progress under the Article IV consultation and the second review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) on June 12th. State Minister of Finance, Shehan Semasinghe said that the crucial session will assess the country’s economic policies and reform advancements. We anticipate the […]
- Sri Lanka expects first review by IMF to be successful (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka confident of reaching Staff Level deal with IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka yet to finalise restructuring domestic debt (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to continue talks with bondholders (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Postponing Elections: Are There Limits To Popular Sovereignty? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Democracy Is Founded On Elections: Lawyers Collective Condemns Range Bandara’s Statement (Category: Breaking News)
- SC On 22A – Part II: Enhancing The Constitution’s Rigidity (Category: Breaking News)
- 22A: Supreme Court Makes Serious Errors (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka – Nation Building, Devolution & The 13th Amendment – Part III (Category: Breaking News)
The Article IV Consultation and the second review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Sri Lanka are scheduled for discussion at the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Executive Board meeting on June 12, 2024, according to Sri Lanka’s State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe.The post IMF executive board meeting on June 12 for Sri Lanka’s second review appeared first on Sri Lanka Ne...
- IMF executive board to meet on June 12 for Sri Lanka s second review (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Executive Board to take up Sri Lanka s first review on Dec.12 (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF approves another tranche of 426.8 million dollars to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF completes sixth review, Lanka gets more IMF cash (Category: Breaking News)
The Article IV Consultation and second review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Sri Lanka are on the International Monetary Fund s (IMF) Executive Board meeting agenda for June 12, says State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe.
[…]The post Historic Crimes Of The Chauvinistic Left: Horror Of Indian Military & JVP appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Historic Crimes Of The Chauvinistic Left (Category: Breaking News)
- Historic Crimes Of The Chauvinistic Left: Struggle For Far Sighted Marxist Position (Category: Breaking News)
- Reflecting On 34 Years: The JVP & The Legacy Of Comrade Rohana Wijeweera (Category: Breaking News)
- 40 Years After The Anti-Tamil Pogrom Of July 1983: Root Causes Remain Unaddressed (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Plan For Transforming The Economy: Lacking Democratic Policy Governance, Will It Be Another Failure? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Colombo University Business Economic Summit 2024: Keynote Address (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi 3.0 In India: What Next For Sri Lanka? (Category: Breaking News)
- Economy 2024: More Challenging Than The Two Previous Years (Category: Breaking News)
- Navigating The Economic Reawakening & Sustainable Growth (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance to promptly allocate funds to the District Secretaries to provide urgent assistance to those impacted by the adverse weather conditions, the President s Media Division said.
- Kamala Harris' VP win is huge for HBCUs, Tougaloo president says (Category: USA, Mississippi)
- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
A seven-member delegation from Sri Lanka, focusing on public procurement, commenced a three-day experience-sharing visit to Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority (BPPA). The visit aims to understand the electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system, introduced by BPPA. The delegation was welcomed today at BPPA by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BPPA, Mohammed Shoheler Rahman Chowdhury. E....
- Australian GP hails more competitive season (Category: Business)
- Dialog roaming customers win F1 bonanza to watch British GP (Category: Business)
- Organisers predict Indian GP sellout (Category: Business)
- Chinese GP cancelled because of country’s ‘ongoing difficulties’ with Covid (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the constitutional mandate to prioritize Buddhism, highlighting that this responsibility lies with the executive, legislature, and judiciary.The post Sri Lanka President reaffirms constitutional priority of Buddhism appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka’s constitution mandates that the government should accord priority to Buddhism – Presi... (Category: Breaking News)
- State to sponsor ‘Upasampada Vinaya Karma’ of Sri Lanka Rāmañña Maha Nikāya (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahinda Gets Two Thirds, SLMC Supports Constitutional Change (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil meets President (Category: Breaking News)
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