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[…]The post Learning from Gambling Laws Worldwide to Regulate Our Market appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- JVP Slams Govt. Decision To Move Justice Ministry To WTC At Rs 400 Million Cost (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP Slams Govt. Decision To Move Justice Ministry To WTC At Rs 400 Million Cost (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP Slams Govt. Decision To Move Justice Ministry To WTC At Rs 400 Million Cost (Category: Breaking News)
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Sri Lanka is set to start bartering tea to Iran next month in lieu of $250 million owed for oil, a Sri Lankan official told Reuters on Friday, as the crisis-hit country tries to lift sales to a key market and protect its forex reserves.The post Sri Lanka set to start tea-for-oil barter with Iran next month appeared first on ONLANKA - Latest Breaking News updates on Sri Lanka.
- Sri Lanka settles US$ 20 million Iranian oil debt with tea (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka set to start tea-for-oil barter with Iran next month (Category: Breaking News)
- Lankan, Iranian officials discuss how to boost SL tea exports (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran to double tea imports from SL (Category: Breaking News)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of an ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (self-reliant India) has been instrumental in shaping the startup culture in ‘Naya Jammu and Kashmir’. After the revocation of Article 370, Jammu & Kashmir has witnessed a significant transformation with regard to the promotion of a startup culture. The initiatives and support of the administration h...
- ‘Naya J-K’ Defeats Terror, Moves on to Become Vibrant Region (Category: Breaking News)
- Can J&K’s GSDP to reach $28 billion with 7.5% growth in 2023-24 (Category: Breaking News)
- Can J&K’s GSDP to reach $28 billion with 7.5% growth in 2023-24 (Category: Breaking News)
- Navigating India’s Future: A Deep Dive into Modi’s Governance (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Banks Association (SLBA) has urged policymakers to engage with commercial banks via the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) to ensure a comprehensive and well-coordinated approach to alleviating the stress felt by the industrialists in loan default, following the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic crisis. The Association, which represents all Licensed Banks […]
- Parate execution is the last resort to protect depositors’ funds – SLBA (Category: Breaking News)
- Ministers of Justice and Health on collision course with association of banks (Category: Breaking News)
- Trade and business relationships (Category: Breaking News)
- Banking industry joins Lankan chorus against UNHRC moves (Category: Business)
By Rathindra Kuruwita The appreciation of Sri Lankan rupee against major foreign currencies alone was not an indication of economic stabilisation, H M C G Bandara, Senior Lecturer at the Sabaragamuwa University says.Bandara said that exchange rates, interest rate and inflation had become hot topics and the public used that to gauge the health of […]
- Currency Policy (Category: Business)
- CB Governor stresses on need to stay the course (Category: Breaking News)
- Inflation – Public Enemy Number One (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Former govt.’s currency printing spree, chief among reasons for economic debacle’ (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy Addressing a teacher-centric event at ‘Temple Trees’ the other day, President Ranil Wickremesinghe underscored the importance of English education and promised to ensure that teachers and necessary resources are provided for the purpose. In the same vein, he also highlighted that the opportunity should also be given to learn languages such as […]
- The New Dawn That Is Not (Category: Breaking News)
- Pulling out the woollens when it is winter elsewhere, still (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Affirmative action’ of another kind ? (Category: Breaking News)
- President presents budget with no “fairy tales” (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post FDIs – BOIs & Exchange Crisis appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Shocking & Damaging Performance Of BOI In Front Of COPF: Sack All The BOI Senior Staff To Save T... (Category: Breaking News)
- Fly Highdream Big (Category: Breaking News)
- India Is Over The Moon, Ranil Wants Sri Lankan Children Taught Hindi & Chinese (Category: Breaking News)
- Budget Woes; How Soon Will Titanic Touch The Bottom? (Category: Breaking News)
By Y P Prakash The current state of Sri Lanka evokes memories of India’s experience in the 1990s, although India was able to rectify the situation before it escalated to a critical level akin to a Bastille-like crisis. By 1991, India found itself on the brink of sovereign default. The Gulf War exacerbated the situation […]
- India – Sri Lanka Strengthen Trade and Connectivity with Daily Chennai-Jaffna Flights (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s energy sector at risk: Calls for diversification amidst Chinese investments (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s aerial capabilities undergoing substantial expansion and advancement (Category: Breaking News)
- Breaking Barriers: Sri Lanka’s Ambitious Vision for Regional Energy Integration and Grid Connect... (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s national carrier is expecting a profit of USD 50 million for the upcoming year, SriLankan Airlines CEO Richard Nuttall revealed, adding that he also expects passenger traffic to surpass pre-COVID levels by the end of 2023 owing to the ‘economic boom’ in tourism.The post SriLankan CEO believes ‘worst is over’, expects $50 Million profit next year appeared first on ONLANKA N...
- SriLankan CEO believes worst is over , expects $50 mn profit next year (Category: Breaking News)
- Privatization of SriLankan Airlines Part of IMF Program, Says CEO (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka airline boss says ‘don’t be a CEO during Covid’ (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLankan Airlines obtains Government’s approval to recruit foreign pilots (Category: Breaking News)
By Rathindra Kuruwita The Sri Lankan government was not allocating funds to ensure the availability of essential public goods despite the gradual stabilisation of the economy, Prof. Priyanga Dunusinghe, of Department of Economics at the Colombo University said addressing the media. “
- Sajith says govt lying about there being no money to hold polls after having printed Rs 278 bn i... (Category: Breaking News)
- All 225 sitting MPs must share the blame for the present crisis: Ranatunga (Category: Breaking News)
- The government printed Rs 278 billion between October and December 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt plans accreditation for every profession (Category: Breaking News)
Representing Sri Lanka at the 14th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum (14th IIICF) Friday (02), Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation – Nimal Siripala de Silva said that under the leadership of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the government was dedicated to driving the digitalization initiative forward under name ‘DIGIECON 2030’, signifying a pivotal step towards [...
- Sri Lanka to spend USD132M on port development projects (Category: Breaking News)
- India, SL to start ferry service between KKS and Puducherry (Category: Breaking News)
- Nimal Siripala pushes for more seagoing jobs (Category: Breaking News)
- Part of port land up for sale (Category: Breaking News)
By Prsanna Brahamana reporting from Bangkok Outgoing Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha while welcoming his Lankan counterpart Dinesh Gunawardena to Bangkok, on Wednesday, stated that Thailand and Sri Lanka’s bilateral ties go as far back as over 700 years. Premier Gunawardena is in Thailand to attend the two-day celebrations marking Vesak or Visakha Bucha in […]
- Thailand agreed to allow Gotabaya to stay temporarily- Thai PM (Category: Breaking News)
- Severe Flood Situation in Bangkok (Category: Breaking News)
- Gota to return on Saturday? (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to purchase LP gas from Thailand-based company (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's central bank is expected to keep rates unchanged at its policy meeting this week as it continues to support the debt-laden economy amid persistently high inflation.The post Sri Lanka’s Central Bank to hold rates as inflation stays high appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka Central Bank to hold rates as inflation worries persist (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka central bank holds rates, sees sharp drop in inflation (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to hold rates as inflation slows slightly, focus on IMF bailout (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka threatens administrative measures over high market interest rates (Category: Breaking News)
Cordelia Cruises is all set for its first international voyage to Sri Lanka in early June, and the new route is likely to boost the Indian cruise traffic by 25-30 per cent, according to a top official. The cruise liner, currently operating for domestic destinations, has witnessed a revival in the post-COVID era. The occupancy […]
- Advantis and Cordelia Cruises unite to unleash the ultimate cruising experience in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- L’Austral cruises in (Category: Business)
- Hambantota’s once ‘white elephant’ to have 13 cruise ships (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s first international cruise from Chennai to Sri Lanka to be flagged off today (Category: Breaking News)
Vietnam wants to develop its bilateral relations with Sri Lanka more effectively, Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang said. Tran Luu Quang met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Tokyo. Talking to the Sri Lankan leader, Deputy PM Tran Luu Quang, who is paying a working visit to Japan, affirmed that Vietnam consistently attaches importance […]
- President calls on Vietnamese PM (Category: Breaking News)
- Vietnam to expand economic cooperation with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- PM Modi Discusses Ukraine, South China Sea With Top Vietnam Leader (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
By Harischandra Gunaratna Chairman of the Institute of Hospitality, Dr. Harsha Jayasinghe on Tuesday said the brain drain in the country had not only led to a serious loss of talent but also hampered the industry’s ability to provide high-quality services and meet the demands of national and international visitors. Speaking at the 31st AGM […]
- Urgent measures needed to halt exodus of skilled personnel (Category: Breaking News)
- Browns Hotels & Resorts celebrates World Tourism Day with an insightful forum (Category: Breaking News)
- Kumar elected 17th President of FCCISL (Category: Business)
- Remittances from expat workers improving, says Manusha (Category: Breaking News)
The economic crisis has placed Sri Lanka among the 20 poorest countries in Asia. A report published on Insider Monkey noted that while Sri Lanka is classified as a developing country, it is currently facing an economic crisis characterized by the devaluation of its currency, increasing inflation, and a humanitarian emergency caused by a severe […]
- China-Sri Lanka trade agreements ‘speed up’ amidst debt restructuring negotiations (Category: Breaking News)
- Myanmar will be middle income nation if reforms stay on track – ADB study (Category: Business)
- Japan to write off $ 3.7 b Myanmar debt, restart loans (Category: Business)
- Lanka’s growth to contract by 7.6% in 2022 – ADB (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is mulling measures to lure back Chinese tourists in a bid to alleviate an unprecedented debt crisis, its tourism minister said, as the South Asian nation tries to stabilize the economy.The post Sri Lanka eyes Chinese tourism to help ease debt crisis appeared first on ONLANKA News | Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories - Sri Lanka News.
- Chinese tourists visit Sri Lanka for the first time since COVID-19 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka eyes Chinese tourism to help ease debt crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka asks China for help with trade, investment and tourism (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka approves visa-free entry for tourists from 07 countries (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is mulling measures to lure back Chinese tourists in a bid to alleviate an unprecedented debt crisis, its tourism minister said, as the South Asian nation tries to stabilize the economy.
Sri Lanka is among three South Asian governments that increased borrowing from domestic banks to finance their record debt, and, as a result, sovereign-bank nexus increased, heightening the financial sector’s vulnerability, according to a World Bank report. The other two countries are the Maldives and Pakistan, says a WB report, titled ‘A mixed bag for […]
- Sri Lanka to enhance trade relations with South Asia, South East Asia and East Asia (Category: Breaking News)
- Devastating crisis for Sri Lanka s children is a caution for South Asia- UNICEF (Category: Breaking News)
- Children in South Asia including SL most likely to face water scarcity problems- UN (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to build South Asia s largest logistics complex at Colombo Port (Category: Breaking News)
The Picturesque region of Kashmir is gearing up to host the prestigious G20 Summit for the first time in its history. The event, which will take place from May 22 to 24 at the SKICC on the banks of the famous Dal Lake in Srinagar, is expected to have a positive impact on the tourism […]
- G20 delegates dance at Tourism Working Group event in West Bengal’s Siliguri (Category: Breaking News)
- G20 summit in Srinagar: A signal Kashmir is open for business (Category: Breaking News)
- Alleged ringleader talks about G20 arrest (Category: Canada, Ontario)
- 3rd probe into alleged G20 assault ordered (Category: Canada, Ontario)
Despite resistance from Pakistan and China, New Delhi’s decision to host a meeting of Group of 20 or G20 countries in Srinagar, is set to be a game-changer not only for the economy of the valley, but a diplomatic victory for India. For people of Kashmir, who have seen violence
- J-K: Kashmir set to host historic G20 Summit, boosting tourism, trade (Category: Breaking News)
- G20 meet in Srinagar shows return of peace, security in J-K (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Naya J-K’ Defeats Terror, Moves on to Become Vibrant Region (Category: Breaking News)
- G20 delegates dance at Tourism Working Group event in West Bengal’s Siliguri (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's creditor nations held their first meeting Tuesday to discuss restructuring the country's debt. But the largest creditor, China, stood by as an observer, raising doubts over the success of the process.The post Sri Lanka’s creditors hold 1st meeting, with China as observer appeared first on ONLANKA News ::. Latest Sri Lanka News with Breaking News Alerts from Sri Lanka.
- Sri Lanka’s creditor nations to meet despite uncertainty on China (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan seeks to organise Sri Lanka creditors’ meeting on debt crisis-sources (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan, India and France launch creditors meeting on Sri Lanka debt (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan, France and India to launch platform to coordinate Sri Lanka debt (Category: Breaking News)
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- Sri Lanka looks to adventure travel to attract ‘quality’ tourists and help rebuild economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian cruise ship to launch operations to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Analysis: A year later, Sri Lanka’s tentative economic recovery eludes the poor (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka cross 200,000 in December (Category: Breaking News)
Adventure tourism is playing a key role in helping Sri Lanka rebuild its economy after a turbulent few years for the South Asian nation.The post Sri Lanka looks to adventure travel to attract ‘quality’ tourists and help rebuild economy appeared first on Sri Lanka Breaking News and Top
- Sri Lanka looks to adventure travel to attract quality tourists and help rebuild economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka approves visa-free entry for tourists from 07 countries (Category: Breaking News)
- Driving Adventure (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka Tourism ready for tourists (Category: Breaking News)
Emirates is to promote Sri Lanka as an ideal destination for travellers, Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said. The Tourism Minister said that Emirates has played a major role in the revival of the tourism sector in Sri Lanka. Fernando expressed these views after Sri Lanka and Emirates signed an agreement to promote Sri Lanka as […]
- Sri Lanka to target 5 million tourist arrivals a year (Category: Breaking News)
- World’s largest passenger airline makes rare landing in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Unawatuna comes alive as tourists celebrate Sinhala and Tamil New Year (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka gets tips on good governance from India (Category: Breaking News)
Adventure tourism is playing a key role in helping Sri Lanka rebuild its economy after a turbulent few years for the South Asian nation.
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed the United National Party (UNP) May Day celebrations held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo yesterday (May 01) through video technology.The post Sri Lanka President says Let 2048 be the year of development for Sri Lanka appeared first on Sri Lanka Breaking News and Top Headlines - ONLANKA News.
- Government’s objective is to develop Sri Lanka as a thriving nation by 2048 (Category: Breaking News)
- Let us collectively join hands to make 2048 the year of development in Sri Lanka – President (Category: Breaking News)
- President to intensify focus on national unity, youth aspirations (Category: Breaking News)
- Elections will be held in accordance with the Constitution, Presidential poll in 2024 – President (Category: Breaking News)
The government is to allocate Rs. 1 billion for Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology next year, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said. President Wickremesinghe commented on the potential for Artificial Intelligence technology to contribute to the country’s development. He instructed officials from the Ministry of Technology to form a presidential task force comprising AI experts and prepare...
- Ranil briefs Facebook owners on fight against fake news (Category: Breaking News)
- AI to be introduced in Sri Lankan schools as pilot project (Category: Breaking News)
- President presents budget with no “fairy tales” (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka gets tips on good governance from India (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's economy is expected to shrink by 2% in 2023, its central bank said in an annual report on Thursday, as the country struggled to emerge from its worst financial crisis in decades.The post Sri Lanka’s economy to shrink by 2% in 2023, Central Bank says appeared first on Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka economy could shrink by -3.5% to -4%, president says (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith claims VAT hike will shrink economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka economy to shrink over 8-pct in 2022, inflation may peak below 70-pct: CB chief (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka fixed wireless users shrink, broadband up (Category: Breaking News)
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