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Life-saving medical equipment and commodities related to sexual and reproductive health, and maternal and child health services, were handed over to Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Health. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) together with Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) delivered the equipment to the Secretary of Health S. Janaka Sri Chandraguptha. The […...
- More drugs expected to go out of stock in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- UNFPA notes importance of promoting accountability in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- UNFPA, China provide essential medical supplies to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Medicine, equipment worth over USD 2.1 million handed over to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The learning crisis in Sri Lanka has affected vulnerable children the most, including younger children in primary grades and those in plantation estates in the country, UNICEF said today. The Ministry of Education (MoE) and UNICEF are spearheading a national initiative to help 1.6 million primary
- Switzerland contributes funds to meet urgent needs of children in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- UN notes increase in abuse and violence against children in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Probe over fire at Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry (Category: Breaking News)
- Sachin Tendulkar visits Sri Lankan schools as UNICEF’s goodwill Ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part III appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Axacerbation? – Part II (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part VI (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part V (Category: Breaking News)
Chinese oil major Sinopec expects to start operations in Sri Lanka on Sept. 20 and will be allowed to sell fuel for less than the maximum retail price set by the government, Sri Lanka's power minister said on Tuesday.The post Sri Lanka says China’s Sinopec to start operations September 20 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- China s Sinopec to start operations in Sri Lanka in Sept. (Category: Breaking News)
- China’s Sinopec to enter Sri Lanka retail fuel market (Category: Breaking News)
- Sinopec issues clarification on fuel station project in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sinopec officially begins operations in Sri Lanka with Rs. 3 discount offer (Category: Breaking News)
Ghana majority leader has blamed Sri Lanka’s Central Bank for the economic crisis in the island. The Majority Leader in Ghana’s Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah Bonsu, said there is no part of the Constitution that mandates the Bank of Ghana to report all its activities and transactions
- Appropriation Bill for 2023 presented to Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- President calls for meeting with opposition (Category: Breaking News)
- First tranche from IMF expected in first quarter of 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Government clueless on fate of SupremeSAT (Category: Breaking News)
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team will visit Colombo in a month's time for the first review on Sri Lanka's loan programme, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.The post IMF staff to visit Sri Lanka in September for first programme review appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- IMF delegation to arrive in Sri Lanka on Thursday (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF staff to visit Sri Lanka in Sept. for first programme review (Category: Breaking News)
- There is “strong expectation” of Sri Lanka commercial creditor deal: IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Staff concludes visit to Sri Lanka and issued official statement (Category: Breaking News)
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team will visit Colombo in a month’s time for the first review on Sri Lanka’s loan programme, a spokesperson said. The Washington-based lender approved a nearly US$3 billion bailout for crisis-hit Sri Lanka in March. The Asian island
- IMF ready to support Sri Lanka’s discussions with bondholders (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF insists no talks with Sri Lanka on digital services tax (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF seeks stability to resume talks with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF begins talks in Sri Lanka in attempt to reach deal (Category: Breaking News)
During the question-and-answer session, Dr. Dushni Weerakoon questioned the sustainability of Sri Lanka’s non-aligned foreign policy, as it weakened the country’s position in trade negotiations. The expert assertion was certainly not restricted to trade negotiations. Having signed ACSA (Access and Cross Servicing-Agreement) with the US, in August 2017, it would be ridiculous to still talk […...
- Norway departs as Indo-Lanka relations enter a new phase (Category: Breaking News)
- Deferred China ship visit takes place amidst diplomatic row (Category: Breaking News)
- Indo-Lanka relations:Shared challenges and ‘Quad’ strategies (Category: Breaking News)
- House watchdog told of Army’s shameful failure to provide proper meals for troops (Category: Breaking News)
The Vatican has given President Ranil Wickremesinghe the thumbs-up for his recent statement on peace and reconciliation, the President’s Media Division said. Rev. Dr. Brian Udaigwe, the Vatican Apostolic Nuncio of Sri Lanka commended President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s statement in Parliament regarding peace and reconciliation. He said that the statement had received the blessings of the ...
- Singapore’s Prime Minister keen to deepen ties with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to target 5 million tourist arrivals a year (Category: Breaking News)
- Probe over fire at Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF MD and Ranil review progress on restructuring Sri Lanka’s debt (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has called for a resolution to the Palestinian crisis through a two-state framework, in line with a United Nations resolution. Foreign Minister Ali Sabry met the Sri Lanka Committee for Solidarity with Palestine and discussed the crisis. “They apprised me on the ongoing challenges
- Sri Lanka concerned over deteriorating situation in Occupied Palestinian Territories (Category: Breaking News)
- SLTDA offers temporary registration for homeowners in Kandy (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia holds talks with Sri Lanka’s indigenous community (Category: Breaking News)
- Public warned against flying kites near airports in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Nation Cast Out Of Paradise Reemerges appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Worsening crisis gives rise to birthing of new nation (Category: Breaking News)
- Resisting Elections Will Worsen Dissent (Category: Breaking News)
- Change Flight From Stability With Stagnancy (Category: Breaking News)
- NPC demands higher wages for plantation workers (Category: Breaking News)
by Jehan Perera A little publicised march wended its way from Talaimannar in the north-west coast to Matale in the central hills. The march retraced the jungle track of 200 years ago that brought a flow of men and women in the tens of thousands from the south of India to work on the newly […]
- NPC demands higher wages for plantation workers (Category: Breaking News)
- Nation Cast Out Of Paradise Reemerges (Category: Breaking News)
- Two leaves and a bud: the history of Malaiyaham as pedagogy (Category: Breaking News)
- Mano Ganesan: ‘India has moral responsibility towards the Upcountry Tamils’ (Category: Breaking News)
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has arrived in Jeddah to participate in a summit of national security advisers and other officials being hosted by Saudi Arabia on Saturday to discuss the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Doval was welcomed at the Jeddah Airport by Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Suhel Khan, and Consul General Mohammed Shahid Alam. “Shri […]
- NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi in touch over LAC issues (Category: Breaking News)
- Will Modi’s soft power diplomacy be an antidote to Russia–Ukraine War? (Category: Breaking News)
- Putin lands in UAE for rare foreign trip (Category: Breaking News)
- Lankan pilgrim couple killed in Jeddah crash (Category: Breaking News)
The United Kingdom (UK) says it will work with Sri Lanka to restore debt sustainability. Acting High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to Sri Lanka, Mrs. Lisa Whanstall said that the United Kingdom is happy to support Sri Lanka through multilateral organizations such as the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the United Nations […]
- UK and Sri Lanka discuss need to enhance relations (Category: Breaking News)
- UK official sent to welcome Sri Lanka’s new top diplomat to UK (Category: Breaking News)
- Charitha to head Sri Lanka – German Parliamentary Friendship Association (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to send back another 82 containers with garbage to UK (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe underscored the imperative to fortify the nation’s economy, ensuring that forthcoming generations are spared from enduring the unfortunate period that both the country and its people have weathered in the past two years.The post Sri Lanka risks returning to bankruptcy within a decade unless steps taken promptly – President appeared first on ONLANKA -...
- Future generations must not be burdened with the challenging period that the nation has experien... (Category: Breaking News)
- BoI and Export Board of Sri Lanka fall short of targets (Category: Breaking News)
- President s New Year message (Category: Breaking News)
- In order for a country to develop economically, it must be open to the world – President Ranil W... (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka will, this week, relax restrictions on imports of vehicles required for transportation of goods and passengers, State Finance Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said on Sunday. The State Minister told the media that the import restrictions on vehicles such as trucks and buses would be lifted. The government restricted the import of 1,465 items in […]
- Import restrictions on more goods to be eased in near future  State Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to restrict imports of five fruit varieties (Category: Breaking News)
- Vehicle import restrictions to be lifted only after thorough analysis - state minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Restrictions on vehicle imports to be relaxed by next year  Semasinghe (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe says the Board of Investment and the Export Board have fallen short in meeting the targets set to address the economic crisis. “Our aspiration is to construct a prosperous future for generations to come. It is our collective responsibility to fortify the economy
- Debt restructuring to be completed before polls (Category: Breaking News)
- President calls for meeting with opposition (Category: Breaking News)
- President orders Police protection for Israelis in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Vatican gives Ranil thumbs-up for statement on reconciliation (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy Recently, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha told Parliament that the Government was making efforts to increase the number of teachers across the country — but there would still remain a shortage of 26,000 teachers. His proposals include hiring retired and former teachers for provincial councils, which already have the funds allocated for the […]
- Taking language education forward (Category: Breaking News)
- Learning crisis in Sri Lanka affecting vulnerable children (Category: Breaking News)
- Switzerland contributes funds to meet urgent needs of children in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- President presents budget with no “fairy tales” (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Target 2048 – Social Market Economy Ideology Need Be Clarified & Signed Off appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Target 2048 – Economic Democracy Principles Should Be Followed To The Letter (Category: Breaking News)
- Without A Code Of Ethics & Principles Of morality, No Meaning In Social Market Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Child’s Guide To How Ranilnomics Should Be Designed & Implemented (Category: Breaking News)
- Target 2048 – Growth Lab Experiment Should Be Converted From A Mere Wish To Ground Level Reality (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Vain Attempts To Bowl Imran Khan Out! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Pakistan’s May 9 & Aragalaya Anniversary In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Imran Khan’s supporters hold anti-Pakistan protest outside UN in Geneva (Category: Breaking News)
- Imran Khan: The Rising Star Over Battered Pakistan (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan’s Imran Khan: Playboy cricketer to PM? (Category: Business)
Video: Water Crisis: Sri Lankan farming community in dire straits
- 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)
Sustaining its industry leadership position for the 18th year in a row, Unilever Sri Lanka has been recognized as the Most Respected FMCG company in LMD’s Most Respected Entities 2023 ranking along with being named the Sector Winner in both the ‘Consumer Products’ and ‘Multinational’ categories. Unilever Sri Lanka scored high in LMD’s Top 12 […]
- Virtusa Named No.1 in Technology Sector among Sri Lanka’s Most Respected Entities for 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Unilever launches all new Surf Excel 2-in-1 Laundry Detergent with added fragrance of Comfort (Category: Breaking News)
- US envoy in Sri Lanka says young people are the future (Category: Breaking News)
- Union Bank posts steadfast 9 months performance (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post IMF Economics & 13A Politics: Recipe For Unrest appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Diaspora Tamils & 13A (Category: Breaking News)
- Economics Of Recovery & Politics Of Reconciliation (Category: Breaking News)
- The Economy & Politics: A Reality Check (Category: Breaking News)
- Politics Behind Economic Recovery (Category: Breaking News)
The IMF will conduct the first review of the $2.9 billion bailout to Sri Lanka from September 11-19, state minister of finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said on Saturday and declared that the country has successfully fulfilled the nine conditions set by the global lender.The post IMF to conduct bailout review for Sri Lanka in September appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and T...
- IMF Team to conduct second review of Sri Lanka’s EFF program in March 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF staff to visit Sri Lanka in September for first programme review (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF begins second review of Sri Lanka’s bailout package today (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF team in Colombo this week for first review of Extended Fund Facility (Category: Breaking News)
by Rajan Philips PAKISTAN’S twisted political saga continues without the slightest deviation from a tired and predictable script. PTI chairman Imran Khan has been found guilty of “corrupt practices”, disqualified from representing the people of Pakistan, fined Rs100,000, and sentenced to three years in jail for good measure. Dawn (Pakistan Daily), August 6 Editorial The […]
- Ranil & His Options: Keep Running Or End The Executive Presidency (Category: Breaking News)
- President needs to take up challenge of leaving a legacy (Category: Breaking News)
- Democracy requires elections in good times and bad (Category: Breaking News)
- 2024: The Year Of South Asian Elections (Category: Breaking News)
Condemning all political decisions made by President Ranil Wickremesinghe with regard to the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, Senior Deputy Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Prof. Rohana Lakshman Piyadasa warned that Sri Lanka is heading towards a democratic crisis.
[…]The post Ranil & His Options: Keep Running Or End The Executive Presidency appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Electing A New Parliament & Ending The Old Presidency (Category: Breaking News)
- Reform Prospects: Missing Middle, Last Chance, Aragalaya-2? (Category: Breaking News)
- Neither North Nor South, Ranil At Home With The Global Right (Category: Breaking News)
- Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s Accomplishments & Challenges (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando Rebel SLPP MP Prof. Channa Jayasumana yesterday (11) said that former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa should make his position clear on his successor Ranil Wickremesinghe’s move to fully implement the 13th Amendment to the Constitution. Reiterating his strong opposition to President Wickremesinghe’s controversial plan, the Anuradhapura District MP stressed that Gotabaya Rajapa...
- Passage of 22A: Jayasumana asks Speaker to remove dual citizens from Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- 22A: Jayasumana asks govt. to stick to SC ruling, warns against moves detrimental to unitary sta... (Category: Breaking News)
- Channa sees Ranil as night watchman playing ‘Dil Scoop’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Implementation of Yahapalana strategy President’s real intention – Manohara (Category: Breaking News)
solutions to the ongoing debt crisis in Sri Lanka that respond […]
- No final decision on domestic debt restructuring : Bandula debt (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka reaches debt restructuring deal with creditor nations - reports (Category: Breaking News)
- Rs. 3bn budgetary allocation for foreign debt restructuring, settle int l sovereign bonds (Category: Breaking News)
- Staff-level agreement with IMF likely to be reached - CBSL governor (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka said that India will be one of the closest countries to enhance investments in Sri Lanka given its proximity to the Island nation and that it wants to have a very conducive environment for investors to come and invest. In an interaction with PTI, Sri Lankan Finance Minister Shehan Semasinghe also sounded optimistic […]
- Sri Lanka expects first review by IMF to be successful (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka yet to finalise restructuring domestic debt (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka receives 1st disbursement of US$ 250 million from WB (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka says economy has stabilised and growth is emerging (Category: Breaking News)
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