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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) should urge Sri Lanka’s government to abandon draft legislation that would severely curtail civil society and jeopardize the IMF’s program in the country, Human Rights Watch said in a letter to the IMF that was released, Wednesday. The proposed Non-Governmental
- UN concerned over arrest of Muslim women in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Significant human rights abuses recorded in Sri Lanka in 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Spotlight sought on urgent human rights challenges in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- US calls for victim centered reconciliation initiatives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post IMF Should Oppose Restrictions On Freedom of Expression & Civil Society Groups: HRW appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Reject New Counterterrorism Bill: Proposed Law Breaks Government Pledge To End Abuse – HRW (Category: Breaking News)
- Change Of Presidents Did Not Lead To Any Improvement In Human Rights: HRW (Category: Breaking News)
- HRW says Sri Lanka failed to meet obligations linked to GSP+ scheme (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka cracking down on dissent, threats of violence, intimidation: HRW (Category: Breaking News)
A discussion between the visiting team of officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and representatives from the government and opposition regarding the IMF bailout programme is scheduled to be held today (11) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.
- Economic Czar (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka cuts import levy, simplifies taxes (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka cuts import levy, simplifies taxes (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka cuts import levy, simplifies taxes (Category: Breaking News)
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has turned down President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s invitation to a meeting with a visiting IMF delegation, today.The post Opposition to boycott today’s meeting with IMF appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- IMF Staff concludes visit to Sri Lanka and issued official statement (Category: Breaking News)
- President calls Opposition Party Leaders for crucial meeting on IMF proposals (Category: Breaking News)
- China, U.S. to participate in first meeting of new debt roundtable on February 17 (Category: Breaking News)
- Opposition to boycott today’s meeting with IMF (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post IMF, Sri Lanka’s Resource Curse & Privatization Of The Central Bank appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Debt Restructuring As Rocket Science: The IMF, Green, Blue & Pink-Washing BlackRock? (Category: Breaking News)
- A Staged Default & Sovereign Bond Debt Trap? IMF’s Spring Meetings Amid Hybrid Cold War (Category: Breaking News)
- Of Elections, Bond Scams & Money Politics: The Anatomy Of Default @75 (Category: Breaking News)
- Alternatives To The IMF & The Future Of The Welfare State: Beyond The Blame Game Between Superpo... (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinians Under Zionist Occupation – Part IV appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinian... (Category: Breaking News)
- Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinian... (Category: Breaking News)
- Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinian... (Category: Breaking News)
- Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? (Category: Breaking News)
ECONOMYNEXT –President Ranil Wickremesinghe has convened a meeting with leaders of ‘accepted’ political parties to discuss the proposals put forth by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation. Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa, leader of the National People’s Power (NPP) Anura Kumara
- The government printed Rs 278 billion between October and December 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Responsibility of the Government (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith urges govt to act in best interest of people and country (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith ready to accept premiership under four conditions (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has convened a pivotal meeting with leaders of recognized political parties to discuss the proposals put forth by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and its high-level delegation.The post President calls Opposition Party Leaders for crucial meeting on IMF proposals
- President to convene meeting with opposition s party leaders, IMF delegates on Monday (Category: Breaking News)
- President Calls Opposition Leaders for a Crucial Meeting on IMF Proposals (Category: Breaking News)
- President invites opposition leaders for a crucial meeting to discuss IMF proposals (Category: Breaking News)
- Meeting between president, opposition leader (Category: Breaking News)
The Nelum Pokuna Theater in Colombo hosted the launching ceremony of the “Press Vs. Prez” book today (07), with President Ranil Wickremesinghe presiding over the event. Addressing the gathering President Ranil Wickremesinghe further commented: “It must be noted that this collection of cartoons is in line with a longstanding tradition. I recall visiting former President […]
- I'm not scared to face jokes and cartoons publish against me: President Rajapaksa (Category: Breaking News)
- BOOK “SERADA MAHINDA” HANDED OVER TO PRESIDENT (Category: Breaking News)
- For The Missing (Category: Breaking News)
- “Press Vs. Prez” will be launched on 07th March (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) s Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Peter Breuer says the IMF program is showing signs of working and is translating into real outcomes thanks to the Sri Lankan authorities commitment to the program and its implementation.
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The second review of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)-Supported Program for Sri Lanka began, Thursday. State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said that the IMF 2nd review commenced with an opening meeting with President Ranil Wickremesinghe. “This marks an important milestone
- IMF tells NPP it was unaware of all-party meeting (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF wants Sri Lanka to implement deals with official creditors (Category: Breaking News)
- Private creditors threaten to block next IMF tranche to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Executive Board approves bailout package for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will start its second review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program for Sri Lanka today (March 07) with a meeting with President Ranil Wickremesinghe.The post IMF begins second review of Sri Lanka’s bailout package today appeared first on ONLANKA
- IMF Team to conduct second review of Sri Lanka’s EFF program in March 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF refutes reports on its advice to digital service tax in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- There is “strong expectation” of Sri Lanka commercial creditor deal: IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF team arrives in Sri Lanka to evaluate economic reforms (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will commence its second review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program for Sri Lanka today (March 07) with an opening meeting scheduled with President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Sri Lanka's President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, asserted that the nation’s economy is experiencing robust growth due to the government’s initiatives.The post Sri Lanka’s President says Government initiatives drive robust economic growth appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka President Ranil delivers Government’s policy statement in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka expects 1.8% Economic growth in 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Government’s objective is to develop Sri Lanka as a thriving nation by 2048 (Category: Breaking News)
- President blames Sajith for crisis (Category: Breaking News)
ECONOMYNEXT –Sri Lanka is expecting to pass a “proceeds of crime” law by April 2024 in line with according to an action plan giving effect to recommendation in a corruption diagnostic report by the International Monetary Fund. The asset recovery law will be in line with a United Nations
- President stresses need to safeguard independence of police and judiciary (Category: Breaking News)
- Boos greet Prez at Colombo Law Faculty (Category: Breaking News)
- Novel project to help second year law students (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposal to conduct Law College exams in English defeated in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
The Finance Ministry on Thursday (Feb.29) unveiled the Government Action Plan, which was prepared based on the Governance Diagnostic Assessment (GDA) furnished by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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