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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka released the Monetary Policy Report – February 2024 in keeping with the requirements of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, No. 16 of 2023. The content of this Report is mainly based on information that was considered by the Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri […]
- Value Added Tax amendment hits inflation target (Category: Breaking News)
- High interest rates have prevented contraction of economy – CBSL Governor (Category: Breaking News)
- CBSL to maintain ‘dovish monetary policy in view of economic stabilization’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka says annual economic growth expected to turn positive in 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
Projections indicate a deviation of inflation from the target, primarily due to amendments to the Value Added Tax (VAT) introduced in January 2024, before it retraces towards the target from around end 2024, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka said. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka released the Monetary Policy Report – February 2024 in […]
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka further reduces policy interest rates (Category: Breaking News)
- CBSL’s decision to raise policy rates in line with IMF expectations (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka further reduces policy interest rates (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘SL’s inflation reduced to single digit levels in 2023 along with restoration of price stability’ (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's economy is expected to keep growing in 2024 and gradually reach its potential over the medium term, according to the Central Bank's latest report on monetary policy.The post Central Bank of Sri Lanka says annual economic growth expected to turn positive in 2024 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets up by 9.6% in April 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka maintains Policy Rates to support Economic Recovery (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Central Bank further reduces policy rates (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Central Bank holds policy interest rates at current levels (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The Judicial Power Of The People & A Presidential Interpretation Of Our Constitution? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Playing Games With Constitutional Reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- Civil Rights Movement appeals to fellow citizens (Category: Breaking News)
- SC On 22A – Part II: Enhancing The Constitution’s Rigidity (Category: Breaking News)
- Abolishing The Executive Presidency – Is Time Running Out? (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka s spike in inflation is expected to be short-lived and will return to the targeted 5% in the medium term, a monetary policy report released by the central bank said on Thursday as the island nation s economy stabilises from a crippling financial crisis.
of Sri Lanka s fuel crisis.
Friday 16th February, 2024 Much is being spoken about educational reforms, these days. President Ranil Wickremesinghe has stressed the need to gear the education system to the much-needed economic transformation the country is seeking to achieve. A former Minister of Education, the President is au fait with global trends in the field of education, and […]
- Accepting applications for admission to NIEs extended (Category: Breaking News)
- Nine students hospitalized after clash at private education institute (Category: Breaking News)
- Edu. Ministry to not issue letters to admit students for intermediate grades in national schools (Category: Breaking News)
- 12 students hospitalised after clash at Ruhuna National College of Education (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is keen to resume the Japanese funded Light Rail Transit (LRT) protect soon, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said. Dr. Tanaka Akihiko, the President of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), called on President Wickremesinghe in Colombo. During the meeting, Dr. Akihiko expressed gratitude for President Wickremesinghe’s commitment to the economic reform program, acknowledging...
- UN FAO to support Sri Lanka during these critical times (Category: Breaking News)
- Fifth session of 9th Parliament ceremonially declared open (Category: Breaking News)
- Students attend Sri Lanka’s Cabinet meeting for the first time (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi committed to support Indian origin Tamils in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa says the proposed Economic and Technology Co-operation Agreement (ETCA) with India should be examined in the context of India’s geopolitical strategy in respect of Sri Lanka. Referring to a recent declaration by SLPP MP Rear Admiral (retd.) Sarath Weerasekera that the government parliamentary group hadn’t […]
- Wimal alleges Ranil, Sajith, AKD pursuing IMF, India agendas (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPP MPs not consulted on ETCA, alleges govt. member (Category: Breaking News)
- Geneva 51 session: Wimal questions legitimacy of India’s call for implementation of 13 A (Category: Breaking News)
- US pursuing ‘plan B’ with Prez, after Speaker turned down its offer (Category: Breaking News)
Japan has pledged USD 931,000 for a UNDP-led project meant to improve good governance by tackling corruption. A statement issued by the Japanese Embassy on behalf of the Sri Lankan government and the UNDP declared that in terms of the latest initiative ‘a Project for Promoting Economic Governance through Anti-corruption Policy Support’ they intended to […]
- Japan to provide anti-corruption policy support for SL to promote economic governance (Category: Breaking News)
- BASL asks its members to return Japanese funds (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka won’t adopt reforms without int’l pressure – Japanese envoy (Category: Breaking News)
- Corruption stifles economic recovery – civil society groups (Category: Breaking News)
Consolidated revenue of Rs.42.4 billion, up 9.9% Healthcare revenue up 19.3% YoY to Rs.21 billion Diversified Sri Lankan conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC (CSE: SUN) has recorded a consolidated revenue of Rs.42.4 billion during the first nine months of the current financial year (9MFY24). Amidst the backdrop of moderately stable macroeconomic conditions, the Group has reported […]
- Healthcare, Consumer and Agri propel Sunshine Holdings’ strong FY23 performance (Category: Breaking News)
- Grant Aid Down 48% (Category: Breaking News)
- Customs revenue exceeds Rs. 109 billion in October (Category: Breaking News)
- 7.4% Deficit By Nov. (Category: Breaking News)
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- Preparing For Free & Fair Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Truth & Reconciliation Need To Be Manifested In Deeds On The Ground (Category: Breaking News)
- Second Aragalaya In The Making (Category: Breaking News)
- System Change Plus Politician Change Through Elections (Category: Breaking News)
Dr. Elias Joseph Jeyarajah, represented the Global Tamil Forum (GTF) at the recent launch of district level workshops for ‘National Conversation’ based on the Himalaya Declaration. The first inter-religious coordination committee promoting conversations on the merits of the Himalaya Declaration was held in Kurunegala on February 09. In spite of opposition from various quarters, particularly [̷...
- Canadian HC says he didn’t endorse or declare Ottawa’s support for Himalayan Declaration (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil holds talks with GTF which Gota banned (Category: Breaking News)
- Acting Canadian HC summoned over sanctions on ex-Presidents, others (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka caught up in Canadian Indo-Pacific Strategy (Category: Breaking News)
said. “Sri Lanka’s economic crisis and the […]
- India and Sri Lanka sign deal on Hybrid Renewable Energy system (Category: Breaking News)
- US raises concerns over Sri Lanka’s ‘Yukthiya’ operation (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF commends Sri Lanka on hard-won economic gains (Category: Breaking News)
- US energy company and Sri Lanka sign fuel distribution deal (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Sri Lanka’s Economic Recovery, Fourth Industrial Revolution & Professor Siegfried Zuern appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Presentation At Webinar Hosted By NSF: Technology & Sri Lanka’s Future (Category: Breaking News)
- Presentation At Webinar Hosted By NSF: Technology & Sri Lanka’s Future (Category: Breaking News)
- Presentation At Webinar Hosted By NSF: Technology & Sri Lanka’s Future (Category: Breaking News)
- Global Technological Developments & How Sri Lanka Should Reframe Its Growth Strategies (Category: Breaking News)
Iranian tea importers had offered to double the quantity of tea they buy from Sri Lanka under the Iranian tea-for-oil barter mechanism from its current USD five million to US 10 million during the winter months – December to March -Niraj de Mel, President of the Sri Lanka Tea Board (SLTB) told journalists on Saturday […]
- Tea Help (Category: Business)
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- Iran to buy more Sri Lanka tea (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando SLPP parliamentary group member Sarath Weerasekera yesterday (11) took exception to a government decision to finalise technical level talks on the proposed Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) with India before the end of March this year. The issue hadn’t been taken up at a government parliamentary group at any level or discussed […]
- ETCA, Indo-US strategy detrimental to Lanka’s independence – Wimal (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to resume negotiations on stalled trade agreement with India (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPP MP asks FM for clarification (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. should be ashamed of delay in serving justice (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, addressing concerns about China’s increased presence in the Indian Ocean region, said the island nation would not allow anything that would jeopardize India’s security.The post Sri Lanka will not allow anything harmful to India’s security – President Ranil appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Fearing political pressure, Sri Lanka president wants to avoid trade integrations with India (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan president calls Aukus a ‘mistake’, rejects fears over China (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s access to growing Indian & African markets cannot be disrupted – President Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- RW: Final settlement with Tamils in a few months (Category: Breaking News)
ECONOMYNEXT —The process followed in enacting Sri Lanka’s controversial Online Safety Act (OSA) raises serious questions on law-making and its impact on constitutional democracy, the Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) said, urging the government to replace the act with a law that “genuinely addresses” concerns on online safety. Claiming that the process of drafting the […]
- Take Immediate Steps To Repeal Online Safety Act: CPA (Category: Breaking News)
- Attorney General under fire for failure to study Online Safety Bill properly (Category: Breaking News)
- OSB: Opposition Leader accuses Speaker of dereliction of duty (Category: Breaking News)
- Opp. fears govt. discarding SC recommendations on ‘Anti-Terrorism’ Bill (Category: Breaking News)
By SHIHAR ANEEZ ECONOMYNEXT –China has shown some flexibility in its stance over the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Sri Lanka after the island nation briefly halted the negotiations following seven rounds of talks due to disagreement on tariff list, level of liberalization, and a review process, Colombo’s Chief Negotiator K J Weerasinghe said. Sri Lanka […]
- Will not tolerate any infringement on Sri Lanka s sovereignty, territorial integrity- China (Category: Breaking News)
- China-Sri Lanka Trade- MOU signed to align export standards (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to receive essential medicines worth Rs. 1.8 Bn from China today (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to receive 6 batches of rice from China (Category: Breaking News)
By Zinara Rathnayake Jezima Mohammed has run a small workshop and boutique, Jez Look Batiks, from her home in Matara, Sri Lanka, for nearly seven decades. Now in her 80s, she still works every day. When visitors stop by, the batik artist proudly shows off framed letters from Buckingham Palace and a photo of Queen Elizabeth II […]
- Captains Wijetunga and Soza on what cricket has taught them (Category: Breaking News)
- Exciting scene for Mirage …Down Under (Category: Breaking News)
- Blowing-up Air Lanka’s Tristar-36 on May 3, 1986 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s economy shows signs of stabilization, but poverty to remain elevated (Category: Breaking News)
Former Pakistani prime ministers and bitter rivals Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan on Friday both declared victory in elections marred by delayed results and militant attacks, throwing the country into further political turmoil.The post Pakistan elections: Imran Khan, Nawaz Sharif both claim wins appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Shehbaz Sharif elected Pakistan PM for second term after controversial vote (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan election: PTI joins religious parties, PPP backs rival PMLN (Category: Breaking News)
- Imran Khan sentenced to 10 years in jail for leaking state secrets (Category: Breaking News)
- Military intervention in Pakistan disrupts democracy, rule of law (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy For the uninitiated in Sri Lanka, AKD in politico-strategic circles in the neighbouring India’s capital, New Delhi, refers to Ajit Kumar Doval, the nation’s all-important National Security Advisor (NSA). For counterparts in India, who are even less initiated, the initials stand for Anura Kumara Dissanayake, leader of the centre-left Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna […]
- Ungoverned, ungovernable? (Category: Breaking News)
- Anura insists visit to India will not change party policy (Category: Breaking News)
- Can this ‘centrist path’ take JVP up there? (Category: Breaking News)
- Is there a ‘next time’ violence? (Category: Breaking News)
By Rathindra Kuruwita Thousands of jobs in Sri Lanka’s book publishing industry will be lost due to the imposition of VAT (18%) on books publishers claim.They claim that about 30 percent of bookshops have been closed due to the economic crisis. There had been no taxes on books before 01
- Book industry protests against 18% VAT imposition on books (Category: Breaking News)
- Book industry stakeholders decry ‘further taxing of reading and learning’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Harsha finds many drawbacks in VAT system, ‘including lot of confusion even at highest echelons’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith claims VAT hike will shrink economy (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his address at the 7th Indian Ocean Conference in Perth, focusing on the theme “Towards a Stable and Sustainable Indian Ocean, ” emphasized the urgency of addressing the climate crisis, noting the Indian Ocean’s vulnerability to warming and rising sea levels
- Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe addresses 7th Indian Ocean Conference in Perth (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil Wickremesinghe advocates bold climate action at COP28 (Category: Breaking News)
- Why Sri Lanka Needs A Fusion Center For Information Sharing (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka will not allow anything harmful to India’s security – President Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
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- With A View To A Kill (Master Spy-James Bond)! (Category: Breaking News)
- “Weli Park”, An Old Message Revisited (Category: Breaking News)
- Politics Devoid Of Doctrine Is Empty & Harmful In The Long-Run; Premadasa, RW & MR Are Examples (Category: Breaking News)
- Dream Team For National Reconciliation (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe delivered a speech at the 7th Indian Ocean Conference in Perth, focusing on the theme “Towards a Stable and Sustainable Indian Ocean.”The post Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe addresses 7th Indian Ocean Conference in Perth appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka President leaves for Australia to attend 7th Indian Ocean Conference (Category: Breaking News)
- President to attend 7th Indian Ocean Conference in Perth, Australia (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil Wickremesinghe calls for unified action to safeguard the Indian Ocean (Category: Breaking News)
- President to Australia to participate in the 7th Indian Ocean Summit (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post NPP Deserves Fairness From Critics appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- NPP & Its Critics (Category: Breaking News)
- Homework For NPP (Category: Breaking News)
- RW, IMF & The Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP & Bird Cage Economy (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post ‘Indian Expansionism’, JVP & AKD’s Indian Tour appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- National Peoples Power’s Indian Visit: A Boost To Its Status? (Category: Breaking News)
- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- Police & Land Powers; Friends Of The Provincial Council Solution Falling Into The Lap Of Its Ene... (Category: Breaking News)
- Charting A New Beginning? (Category: Breaking News)
By Ifham Nizam Plant extinctions signify a loss of biodiversity with profound ecological consequences. Deforestation, urbanization, and changes in land use significantly contribute to habitat loss, while altered climatic conditions impact plant species adapted to specific environments, says a top Scientist. Speaking to The Island, Research Professor S. Wijesundara of the National Institute of Fund...
- Other State Forests and the Conservation of Sri Lanka’s Rainforest Biota (Category: Breaking News)
- Other State Forests and the Conservation of Sri Lanka’s Rainforest Biota (Category: Breaking News)
- Other State Forests and the Conservation of Sri Lanka’s Rainforest Biota (Category: Breaking News)
- Other State Forests and the Conservation of Sri Lanka’s Rainforest Biota (Category: Breaking News)
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