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The French government has narrowly survived a vote of no-confidence, which was triggered when it forced through an increase in the pension age to 64. It sparked new anti-government protests in Paris, where 101 people were arrested after stand-offs with police. The vote, tabled by centrist MPs, had 278 votes in favour, falling short of […]
- Protesters clash with Police in Paris over pension reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- Turkish election victory for Erdogan leaves nation divided (Category: Breaking News)
- UK Government to block Scottish gender bill (Category: Breaking News)
- US, UK and Australia agree on nuclear submarine project (Category: Breaking News)
by Jehan Perera The government’s plans for reviving the economy show signs of working out for the time being. The long-awaited IMF loan is about to be granted. This would enable the government to access other loans to tide over the current economic difficulties. The challenge will be to ensure that both the old loans […]
- Calibrating The Time & Mode Of Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Income tax protests: unions threaten to shut country down (Category: Breaking News)
- Unions meeting to decide how to counter divestiture drive (Category: Breaking News)
- MR asks Ranil to suspend privatisation projects (Category: Breaking News)
By SHIHAR ANEEZ Sri Lanka expects to present an anti-corruption bill to the parliament in coming days, Cabinet Spokesman said, as the island nation has been urged by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to reduce corruption. The IMF has urged Sri Lanka to reduce corruption vulnerabilities through improving fiscal transparency and public financial management, introducing a […]
- CBK: Proposed anti-corruption bill inadequate to end widespread problem (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF agreement with Sri Lanka must be contingent on critical reforms- US senate committee (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt gazettes new anti-corruption bill after IMF deal (Category: Breaking News)
- CSI calls for inclusion of IMF identified actions in programme (Category: Breaking News)
Veteran Nepali Congress leader Ram Chandra Paudel has been elected the Himalayan nation’s third president since a centuries-old monarchy was abolished in 2008. In the two-man race for the largely ceremonial position, the 78-year-old Paudel secured 33,802 votes. His rival, Subash Chandra Nembang, received 15,518 votes, Nepali media reported on Thursday. Paudel, a former speaker, […]
- Nepal’s FM to attend Sri Lanka’s Independence Day celebrations (Category: Breaking News)
- Nepal says agreements with India mark another step towards stronger ties (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka this week (Category: Breaking News)
A new research brief published by Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC) reveals that workers in Sri Lanka have not been receiving the full Emergency Relief Allowances meant to alleviate their desperate situation in the wake of the current severe economic crisis in the country. The brief calls on major brands sourcing from Sri Lanka to take […]
- Price Fuss (Category: Business)
- Fonterra initiates media agency review in Sri Lanka (Category: Business)
- Bonus Plan (Category: Business)
- Furniture Bonanza (Category: Business)
By Y P Prakash Sri Lanka is a nation that has been plagued by political instability in recent years. The country has faced several political and economic crises, and there are concerns that it may plunge back into turmoil in early 2023. The postponement of the local government elections scheduled for early 2023 has raised […]
- Resisting Elections Will Worsen Dissent (Category: Breaking News)
- Electionsand economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Electionsand economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Postponing elections won’t stop need for system change (Category: Breaking News)
Aljazeera reported that yet another political crisis is brewing in Pakistan after President Arif Alvi bypassed the country’s election commission and unilaterally announced election dates for Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. In a letter to Sikandar Sultan Raja, Pakistan’s chief election
- AOC is planning to stream on Twitch again - CNET (Category: Technology)
- Fact-checking President Trump's comments about stopping vote counts (Category: USA, New Hampshire)
- Fact-checking President Trump's comments about stopping vote counts (Category: USA, Iowa)
- Fact-checking President Trump's comments about stopping vote counts (Category: USA, Nebraska)
[…]The post A Few Reflections On The Sri Lanka’s Independence Day appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- Do What You Like Vs Like What You (Have To) Do! (Category: Breaking News)
- Lack of Common Sense Of A Time-Expired President (Category: Breaking News)
- Presidents Pledge On Grazing Land Is In Question? (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The Absurdity Of ‘Independence’ & The Myth Of ‘Public Mandate’ appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Futility Of Transforming A Nation Built Over A Political Cesspit (Category: Breaking News)
- Can Sri Lanka Come Out Of Its ‘Deer In The Headlights’ Mindset? (Category: Breaking News)
- Political Hawks Can Hijack The Post-Aragala Agenda! (Category: Breaking News)
- Mockery Of Commemorating The ‘Independence’ Which Denies Freedom & Due Rights To Its People! (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post President Needs To Implement Pledges Before Elections appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Preparing For Free & Fair Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- A Coalition Of Power To Stay In Power Is Not What Country Needs (Category: Breaking News)
- President Needs Trust To Succeed In Problem Solving (Category: Breaking News)
- Calibrating The Time & Mode Of Elections (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Government’s Election Manifesto Was Issued By The Central Bank! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- If The Speaker Had Become The President, The Economic Crisis Might Have Been Eased By Now (Category: Breaking News)
- The Latest IMF Condition – Make The Central Bank Independent (Category: Breaking News)
- Only A Unified Approach Can Solve The Economic Crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Wants Elections To Be Held (Category: Breaking News)
Student activist Wasantha Mudalige, who is currently in remand prison, urged the public to take to the streets in an organized manner and fight for their lives, and for their future generations. In a letter written from prison, Mudalige said that as a student movement, they are ready to make any sacrifice for the rights […]
- A Message From Wasantha Mudalige To The People! (Category: Breaking News)
- Wasantha Mudalige granted bail over 3 cases (Category: Breaking News)
- Wasantha Mudalige ordered to be remanded further (Category: Breaking News)
- Wasantha Mudalige discharged from charges under the PTA (Category: Breaking News)
Significant progress has been made at present in relation to the interaction with Sri Lanka’s creditors, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka said today. The bank said that it expects a crucial deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to materialize in early 2023. Announcing its monetary and fiscal policies for 2023, the Central Bank […]
- Sri Lanka seeks assistance from the World Bank (Category: Breaking News)
- UN assures assistance to Sri Lanka to address economic challenges (Category: Breaking News)
- France in talks with creditors on Sri Lanka issue (Category: Breaking News)
- New Foreign Minister promises to deliver (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post A Message From Wasantha Mudalige To The People! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Wasantha calls on the public to take to the streets (Category: Breaking News)
- Government’s Attempt To Redefine The Political Discourse & Direction Through Suppression (Category: Breaking News)
- IUSF convener writing from prison calls on people to continue struggle (Category: Breaking News)
- Transfer Of Formal Power Vs People Power During Societal Transition (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Where Are We Heading In 2023? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- Failed Economy: Bribery & Corruption To Maintain Power (Category: Breaking News)
- Downward Spiralling Economy: Increased Govt Spending & Reduced Revenue (Category: Breaking News)
- The Galle Face Struggle & Its Importance (Category: Breaking News)
By Dr Laksiri Fernando One mistake we normally make in analysing the situation or crisis in Sri Lanka is to do it in isolation. Sri Lanka is unfortunately only a part of a world system. Although this situation is valid to almost all other countries, smaller or weaker a country, larger are the effects of […]
- Heed people’s call for new political model (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka needs a national liberation movement, not mere regime change:Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘The fascist threat’ and the South’s mounting travails (Category: Breaking News)
- A first indication of readiness to go on a new path (Category: Breaking News)
Peru s President Dina Boluarte has ruled out resigning, saying it would not solve the political crisis sparked by the ousting of her predecessor, Pedro Castillo.
Originally planned for August 2022, the much-awaited Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2022 commenced on 6 December 2022. The league was postponed because of the economic and political turmoil in the island nation.The post Lanka Premier League will boost economy, tourism – Minister Harin Fernando appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- LPL will boost economy, tourism - Minister Harin Fernando (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka approves visa-free entry for tourists from 07 countries (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka receives over 100,000 tourists in January – Tourism Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara expelled from Samagi Jana Balawegaya (Category: Breaking News)
Around 10,000 IT professionals had left the country, Damith Hettihewa, President of Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) tolf the media yesterday.Hettihewa said that they were leaving due to the current economic and political crisis. “There is a high demand for IT professionals
- Trade unionists see tax concessions as a ruse to divide professionals (Category: Breaking News)
- Professionals say conclusive solutions not provided during Monday meeting (Category: Breaking News)
- Special gazette issued for professionals belonging to 14 categories (Category: Breaking News)
- Health professionals raise alarm on serious medicine shortage in hospital system (Category: Breaking News)
By Zahid Hussain IMRAN Khan’s latest change of tack has caught his opponents by surprise. For months, the federal government had braced itself for a siege, and was reinforcing security around the capital. But the PTI’s decision to call off the march and dissolve the Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assemblies has changed the entire scenario.It […]
- Stop intimidating judiciary,end undermining democracy,hold elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Good King Ranil and his options: Keep running or end the Executive Presidency (Category: Breaking News)
- AKD: JVP-led NPP will not undermine India’s national security (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. actions must be for people’s benefit (Category: Breaking News)
period to stabilise the economy and political crisis. “He […]
- Channa Jayasumana resigns from ministerial portfolios (Category: Breaking News)
- Even when there was no dollar crisis, there was always a medicine shortage  Channa (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPP to take legal action against unfair removal of G.L Peiris (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. dismisses allegations concerning import of Rapid Antigen Test Kits (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Rise Against State Repression: A Call To The People appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Dons Protest Against The Cancellation Of Swasthika Arulingam’s Lecture At Jaffna University (Category: Breaking News)
- රාජ්ය මර්දනයට එරෙහිව නැගී සිටිමු: ජනතාව වෙත කැඳවීමක් (Category: Breaking News)
- Saying No To Authoritarian Governance (Category: Breaking News)
- Online Safety Bill & Anti-Terror Bill – Law Making To End Democracy & Fundamental Rights Of Sri... (Category: Breaking News)
Anwar Ibrahim has been named Malaysia’s new prime minister, marking an incredible comeback for a man who was first lined up for the job in the boom years of the 1990s before he was suddenly sacked and jailed. Anwar’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition won the most seats in the weekend’s election, but no one party or […]
- Mahathir loses seat for the first time since 1969 (Category: Breaking News)
- Malaysia considers Sri Lanka’s request to discuss FTA (Category: Breaking News)
- Anwar sworn in as Malaysia’s PM after 25-year struggle for reform (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet to resign after agreement reached on all-party Government (Category: Breaking News)
2022 has seen the most dramatic uprising of people against the government’s tyrannical rule since independence. Amidst a devastating economic crisis, the people raised their voices against corruption, misrule and economic mismanagement, demanding greater democracy. Instead of heeding the people’s call for change in the political culture and economic accountability, the government has responded wit...
- Say no to NEPF! Say no to abolishing free education! (Category: Breaking News)
- Rise Against State Repression: A Call To The People (Category: Breaking News)
- Dons Protest Against The Cancellation Of Swasthika Arulingam’s Lecture At Jaffna University (Category: Breaking News)
- Labour Reforms In A Time Of Great Crisis (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post High Time To Repeal The PTA & Release All Prisoners Held Under It appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Three Years Since Easter Bombings, Yet No Justice In Sight! (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil’s Distortion Of Facts About The Sri Lankan Political Scenario In 1977 (Category: Breaking News)
- 40 Years After The Anti-Tamil Pogrom Of July 1983: Root Causes Remain Unaddressed (Category: Breaking News)
- July 1983 Riot: A Spontaneous Racial Outburst Or Planned Pogrom Or Both? (Category: Breaking News)
By MAHADIYA HAMZA ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s tourism revival is facing a challenge in bringing in more high spending foreign visitors due to increasing protests locally while monetary tightening, impacts of Russian invasion into Ukraine, and rising inflation globally.The move is likely to slow the island nation’s recovery from the unprecedented economic crisis as it is […]
- Developing plans and policies without young people is a futile exercise: UNICEF Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Urgent measures needed to halt exodus of skilled personnel (Category: Breaking News)
- UNDP, EU assistance to equip tourism industry for sustainable future (Category: Breaking News)
- OPA panel discussion: The Role of Domestic Aviation in Sri Lanka Tourism (Category: Breaking News)
Bankrupt Sri Lanka is caught up in a China-US battle. The situation has been further complicated by India, Japan and Australia becoming part of the US-led military alliance meant to counter China. The US-led grouping is hell-bent on enhancing its influence in Colombo as both parties woo lawmakers. Recent declaration by the ruling party that […]
- Acting Canadian HC summoned over sanctions on ex-Presidents, others (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘War crimes’: Not only individuals but also entire fighting divisions ‘blacklisted’ – Foreign Mi... (Category: Breaking News)
- Westminster event declares support for Canadian action against Rajapaksa brothers (Category: Breaking News)
- Geneva challenge: Sabry needs to review ‘case’ anew (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Lack of Common Sense Of A Time-Expired President appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Corruption & Lack Of Common-Sense; Presidential Brutalities (Category: Breaking News)
- Government-Sponsored Terrorism In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Failed Economy: Bribery & Corruption To Maintain Power (Category: Breaking News)
- Downward Spiralling Economy: Increased Govt Spending & Reduced Revenue (Category: Breaking News)
The former PM also said that the shooting will not deter him from continuing a protest march towards the capital (Al Jazeera) Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has accused his successor of involvement in a plot to kill him as he recovered in hospital from gunshot wounds following an assassination attempt.Khan told reporters on Friday […]
- Pakistan election commission disqualifies former PM Imran Khan (Category: Breaking News)
- Jemima Goldsmith expresses relief as ex-husband Imran Khan is stable after attack (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistani court releases Imran Khan on protective bail (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan court grants interim bail to former PM Imran Khan (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post UK’s Bumpy Fall, Change Of Guard & Lessons Beyond! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- UK and EU reach post-Brexit trade agreement after months of negotiations (Category: Breaking News)
- UK and EU reach post-Brexit trade agreement after months of negotiations (Category: Breaking News)
- UK parliament passes Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal (Category: USA, New York)
- UK parliament passes Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal (Category: USA, New York)
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