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The government would introduce a concessionary loan scheme this week for small and medium scale enterprises struggling to stay afloat due to the economic crisis, Secretary to the Ministry of Industries Shantha Weerasinghe said. Weerasinghe said loans would be provided at an interest rate of 7%. Loans up to Rs. 5 million could be obtained […]
- Bill presented to make Central Bank independent (Category: Breaking News)
- State banks open today for Aswesuma beneficiaries (Category: Breaking News)
- No new financing to Sri Lanka until macroeconomic policy framework is ready - WB (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan bank opens vostro account with State Bank of India (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Plan For Transforming The Economy: Lacking Democratic Policy Governance, Will It Be Another Failure? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Colombo University Business Economic Summit 2024: Keynote Address (Category: Breaking News)
- Economy 2024: More Challenging Than The Two Previous Years (Category: Breaking News)
- Navigating The Economic Reawakening & Sustainable Growth (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Bailout: Will Enforced Austerity Lead To A Fascist Government? (Category: Breaking News)
A seven-member delegation from Sri Lanka, focusing on public procurement, commenced a three-day experience-sharing visit to Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority (BPPA). The visit aims to understand the electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system, introduced by BPPA. The delegation was welcomed today at BPPA by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BPPA, Mohammed Shoheler Rahman Chowdhury. E....
- Australian GP hails more competitive season (Category: Business)
- Dialog roaming customers win F1 bonanza to watch British GP (Category: Business)
- Organisers predict Indian GP sellout (Category: Business)
- Chinese GP cancelled because of country’s ‘ongoing difficulties’ with Covid (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post A Global Tropical Coral Bank: Responding To The Increasing Frequencies Of Coral Bleaching & Loss appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- A Colossal Fall Of A Colossus (Category: Breaking News)
- Lasantha Wickrematunge’s Assassination: Empty Promises Of Accountability (Category: Breaking News)
- Madame Ambassador Chung, Your Message Will Live On Forever! (Category: Breaking News)
- Exploring The Silent Wilderness Of Self-Discovery (Category: Breaking News)
In an inspired strategic move to rejuvenate foreign investment in the real estate sector, the Sri Lankan Department of Immigration and Emigration has reintroduced the “Investor Visa” program. This revamped initiative, aimed specifically at non-Sri Lankans interested in purchasing condominium units, is set to go live online on June 1st, 2024. The announcement followed a […]
- Cabinet approves draft FTA between Sri Lanka and Thailand (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka raises deep concerns with Canada over statements on genocide (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka seeks technical assistance from U.S to fight corruption (Category: Breaking News)
- Thailand approves visa-free entry for visitors from Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Ministry Of Finance, Economic Stabilization & National Policies appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Banks, Fitch Ratings, NPLs & Impairments! (Category: Breaking News)
- Banks, Fitch Ratings, NPLs & Impairments! (Category: Breaking News)
- CB To Launch A Diagnostic Audit Of Sri Lankan Banks; “Physician, Heal Thyself”! (Category: Breaking News)
- Skeletons In The Cupboard (Category: Breaking News)
Video: World Bank and IMF deepen effort to scale up climate action (English)
- Video: Maya Patala 11/10/2014 - 1 Part 1 (Category: Video)
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group said Friday they deepened joint efforts to bolster climate action.
[…]The post Politics Of Paranoia appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- RW, IMF & The Economy (Category: Breaking News)
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The Colombo High Court yesterday (31) ordered the release of former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal and three other defendants in a case filed against them alleging financial losses caused to the government as a result of investments in Greek Treasury bonds in 2012. The counsel for the former CBSL Chief told court that […]
Group D preview: South Africa and Sri Lanka are the two highest ranked teams in the group, but there is not much between all five sides.Former ICC Men’s T20 World Cup champions Sri Lanka find themselves in Group D alongside South Africa, Bangladesh, Netherlands and Nepal for the upcoming tournament. This group promises thrilling matches […]
- Bangladesh vs India (Category: Sports)
- World Cup head to head: India vs Australia (Category: Breaking News)
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- New York increases security ahead of India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match (Category: Breaking News)
Former Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Ajith Nivard Cabraal has been released from the 2012 Greek treasury bond case. The Colombo High Court ordered the release of the former Governor and three others. Legal action had been filed against Cabraal and the three others, by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of […]
- Overseas travel ban on Cabraal further extended (Category: Breaking News)
- Overseas travel ban on Cabraal extended (Category: Breaking News)
- Overseas travel ban on Cabraal extended (Category: Breaking News)
- Overseas travel ban on Cabraal extended (Category: Breaking News)
The Welfare Benefits Board has clarified that reports on social media claiming the cessation of allowance for the elderly with the implementation of the Aswasuma Welfare Scheme are false. Over Rs.1, 518 million has been allocated to district secretariats for Senior Citizens Allowance in May 2024. Although payments were delayed due to technical issues, the […]
- Allowance increase (Category: Breaking News)
- Telephone allowance not paid even to doctors in Health Ministry (Category: Breaking News)
- Samurdhi will be paid in March says Govt. (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet shoots down transport allowance for public servants (Category: Breaking News)
Group B preview: Australia and England will be favourites to progress out of Group B at the T20 World Cup, but Namibia, Oman and Scotland have shown previously they are more than capable of causing an upset or two. The two most recent champions along with three spirited associates make up Group B of the […]
- Do What You Like Vs Like What You (Have To) Do! (Category: Breaking News)
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The Colombo High Court today (May 31), has ordered the release of former Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Ajith Nivard Cabraal, and four other defendants in a case filed against them.The post Ajith Nivard Cabraal and 4 others released from 2012 Greek Bonds case appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Ex-CBSL chief Cabraal and 3 others released from 2012 Greek bonds case (Category: Breaking News)
- Travel ban imposed on Ajith Nivard Cabraal extended (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka will not default debt repayments : Cabraal (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka will not default debt repayments : Cabraal (Category: Breaking News)
The Colombo High Court today (31) ordered the release of former Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Ajith Nivard Cabraal and three other defendants in a case filed against them alleging financial losses caused to the government of Sri Lanka through investments in Greek treasury bonds in 2012.
[…]The post “VFS” The Whole Lot! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Teflon Tiran & Visa Outsourcing (Category: Breaking News)
- Let Dudley Speak! (Category: Breaking News)
- Taxes, Swiss Bank Accounts & The Chinese Cafe (Category: Breaking News)
- With A View To A Kill (Master Spy-James Bond)! (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has again requested Canada not to repeat baseless allegations of genocide here. Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane took up the issue when she met Canadian Deputy Minister for International Development Christopher MacLennan at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday (28) Recently, Foreign Ministry accused Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of repeatedly propagating lies […...
- Japanese FM Kamikawa due here (Category: Breaking News)
- Maldivian FM due here next week (Category: Breaking News)
- Genocide Day’ controversy : SL registers protest with Canadian HC (Category: Breaking News)
- Sabry hits out at Trudeau over India-Canada diplomatic row (Category: Breaking News)
During the “Advancing Energy Transition” round table discussion at the Hilton Colombo on Wednesday (29) morning, President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the need for a comprehensive plan to exploit renewable energy and explore future trends in green hydrogen in Sri Lanka. The event, held in collaboration with the World Bank, the Ministry of Power and Energy, […]
- Cleaner Fuel (Category: Business)
- Portugal's green energy dilemma (Category: Technology)
- Can human power replace batteries? (Category: Technology)
- Former football coach Lou Holtz tests positive for COVID-19 (Category: USA, Mississippi)
Sri Lanka is studying South Australia’s energy transition policy, which looks at net-zero emissions by 2050. President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that Sri Lanka needs to decide if it requires energy transition legislation. “Some countries have energy transition legislation. We have also looked at that. We have looked at some areas such as South Australia. It […]
- Solutions sought to tackle marine litter near Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Shaping Sri Lanka’s industrial recovery: Industry and government leaders convene (Category: Breaking News)
- Preliminary work to bring Starlink to Sri Lanka completed (Category: Breaking News)
- Hemas Consumer Brands Spearheads Environmental Stewardship Across the Island (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Quo Vadis? – Feeding The 225; Don’t Wait For The State; Let’s Act On Our Own appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Partnership Between NPP & JVP Must Be Emboldened (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil’s Prospects At The Next Election (Category: Breaking News)
- NM’s Heritage: Upsurge Of Religious Despotism In Sri Lanka: Can The JVP Withstand Sinhala-Buddhi... (Category: Breaking News)
- Waging Peace! (Category: Breaking News)
by Rex Clementine You’ve got to appreciate the frankness with which Upul Tharanga has gone about his business as Chairman of Selectors. The clarity the former captain has shown had it been followed by his predecessors, Sri Lanka wouldn’t have got knocked out of next year’s Champions Trophy. One question that everyone seemed to be […]
- Strong solar storm hits Earth, could disrupt communications (Category: Breaking News)
- BOI grants approval to Adani Group for installation of two wind power plants in Mannar and Poone... (Category: Breaking News)
- No more power cuts, says Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Rupee hits record high against USD (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Stop Using Schools As Political Platforms! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- A Fervent Message To Lankan Mothers Through Sirasa Lakshapathi (Category: Breaking News)
- A Fervent Message To Lankan Mothers Through Sirasa Lakshapathi (Category: Breaking News)
- A Fervent Message To Lankan Mothers Through Sirasa Lakshapathi (Category: Breaking News)
- A Fervent Message To Lankan Mothers Through Sirasa Lakshapathi (Category: Breaking News)
Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara announced that the Cabinet has approved a proposal to provide social security benefits to all workers aged 55 and above across various industries. This initiative includes the preparation of necessary legal provisions, which will be developed alongside the “Garusaru” program. Addressing the press briefing titled “Collective Path to […...
[…]The post Celebrating Menstrual Hygiene Day: Reproductive Rights & The Fight Against Period Poverty appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Health Cost of Period Poverty (Category: Breaking News)
- The Health Cost of Period Poverty (Category: Breaking News)
- The Health Cost of Period Poverty (Category: Breaking News)
- The Health Cost of Period Poverty (Category: Breaking News)
Video: Central Bank says market interest rates should be reduced (English)
- 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)
Union Bank commenced the launch of digital zones providing 24/7 Smart Banking services from its Head Office in April 2024. This was followed by the opening of several new digital zones in other area including Pettah, Rajagiriya, Kandy, Gampaha, Negombo and Kurunegala, offering customers seamless transactions including cash deposits, cash withdrawals, cardless deposits, fund transfers […]
- Union Bank Elevates Digital Banking Experience with New Digital Zones (Category: Breaking News)
- Union Bank Opens Newest Digital Zone in Rajagiriya (Category: Breaking News)
- Preliminary work to bring Starlink to Sri Lanka completed (Category: Breaking News)
- Union Bank digital zone now In Pettah (Category: Breaking News)
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has decided to maintain the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) at their current levels of 8.50 per cent and 9.50 per cent, respectively. The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka arrived at this decision after carefully assessing the […]
- Demand for imports in Sri Lanka continues to remain subdued (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka decides to maintain policy rates (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka further reduces policy interest rates (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank decides to continue with tight monetary policy (Category: Breaking News)
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) states that there is a possibility to further reduce the market interest rates.
The United National Party (UNP), led by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, has proposed a referendum to extend the terms of both the Sri Lankan President and Parliament by two years.The post UNP proposes referendum to Extend Presidential and Parliamentary terms by two years appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Referendum on prez poll not possible without 2/3 House majority (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPP shoots down proposal to postpone elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Democracy Is Founded On Elections: Lawyers Collective Condemns Range Bandara’s Statement (Category: Breaking News)
- Lawyers’ Collective condemns proposal for poll postponement (Category: Breaking News)
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