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Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved increasing the minimum wage by 40%, a top official said on Tuesday, to support workers struggling with living costs as the economy slowly shakes off its worst financial crisis in decades, helped by an IMF bailout. Sri Lanka’s economy collapsed in early 2022
- Cricketer Lahiru Thirimanna injured in accident (Category: Breaking News)
- Accomplished equestrian Mathilda Karlsson (Category: Breaking News)
- Major fire in Colombo building (Category: Breaking News)
- Students protest after boy dies following Thirukkovil marathon (Category: Breaking News)
, during Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s Presidency, explained how those who manipulated the crisis […]
- National elections: Ex-military factor (Category: Breaking News)
- Ex-SLAF officer sheds light on developments leading to Aragalaya (Category: Breaking News)
- Ex-COPE chief denies he was behind prorogation of Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Acting Canadian HC summoned over sanctions on ex-Presidents, others (Category: Breaking News)
In its quest to challenge Western hegemony in global governance and make itself more representative of the Global South, BRICS has begun to expand itself, including more new member nations. The expansion has led to a formal request by Pakistan to join BRICS in late 2023. This has led to discourse and speculations by scholars, […]
- Pakistan’s Persistent Economic Predicament (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan’s election chaos casts shadow on next IMF deal (Category: Breaking News)
- Boost for Lanka, Pakistan ties (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan must acknowledge India’s incredible economic growth (Category: Breaking News)
In an unprecedented display of candor, Premier Li Qiang’s inaugural government work report delivered a scathing indictment of the myriad economic woes plaguing China at the recently concluded National People’s Congress in Beijing. The wide-ranging report pulled no punches in exposing the cascading domestic fragilities and external hostilities that threaten to derail the world’s second-largest [...
- Six things to know as Xi Jinping moves to be China’s dictator for life (Category: Breaking News)
- Eight-in-ten Americans detest China now as recent poll witnesses uptick in anti-Beijing feelings (Category: Breaking News)
- US House select committee seeks answers from FBI on China police ‘outposts’ (Category: Breaking News)
- UNESCO accused of failing to acknowledge Beijing’s actions towards Uyghurs, other Turkic minorit... (Category: Breaking News)
, MP, were pursuing the same strategy to address the economic crisis. Therefore, […]
- Wimal questions JVP’s deafening silence over CIA Chief’s visit (Category: Breaking News)
- Western powers back move to put off national elections indefinitely, warns Wimal (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposed all-party govt: Prez wins support from unexpected quarters (Category: Breaking News)
- Udaya, Wimal deny having met MR (Category: Breaking News)
McDonald’s may decide to return to Sri Lanka with a new franchisee after the company ended an agreement with its local partner, the Reuters news agency quoted an attorney for McDonald’s as saying. McDonald’s has ended an agreement with its local partner in Sri Lanka and all 12 outlets in the country have been closed, […]
- McDonald’s may return to Sri Lanka with new franchisee (Category: Breaking News)
- US bridge collapses after being hit by Colombo bound ship (Category: Breaking News)
- Organiser of “whites only” party in Sri Lanka apologizes (Category: Breaking News)
- Nissanka ton helps Sri Lanka level Bangladesh series (Category: Breaking News)
McDonald’s may decide to return to Sri Lanka with a new franchisee after the company ended an agreement with its local partner, the Reuters news agency quoted an attorney for McDonald’s as saying. McDonald’s has ended an agreement with its local partner in Sri Lanka and all 12 outlets in the country have been closed, […]
- McDonald’s may return to Sri Lanka with new franchisee (Category: Breaking News)
- US bridge collapses after being hit by Colombo bound ship (Category: Breaking News)
- Organiser of “whites only” party in Sri Lanka apologizes (Category: Breaking News)
- Nissanka ton helps Sri Lanka level Bangladesh series (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasizes the necessity of a new economic reform program for the country’s economic recovery.The post Sri Lanka President stresses vitality of new Economic reforms for country’s recovery appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- “My concern was the nation’s future” – President (Category: Breaking News)
- 2100 new Grama Niladhari officials appointed (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says Let 2048 be the year of development for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President Ranil delivers Government’s policy statement in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe participating in a friendly discussion organized by the ‘United Youth Union’ on the theme ‘Future of our Youth’ in Polonnaruwa on Saturday (23), stressed the necessity of a new economic reform program for the country’s economic recovery. He requested for collective support from all citizens to prevent the next generation from inheriting […]
- Sri Lanka President stresses vitality of new Economic reforms for country’s recovery (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposed laws set to introduce structural changes, will be presented to Parliament in May – Pres... (Category: Breaking News)
- The Government’s objective is to develop Sri Lanka as a thriving nation by 2048 – President (Category: Breaking News)
- “We may contest elections separately but let us collaborate in nation-building endeavors” – Pres... (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Mr. President, You Plan To Rapidly Transform The Country Into An Export Economy By Passing Two New Laws In April 2024? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- A Child’s Guide To Prema-Chandra Athukorala Chinthana On Import Substitution (Category: Breaking News)
- Is Post-Crisis Essential Reforms Being Effectively Progressed? If Not What Is The Way Forward? (Category: Breaking News)
- Some Suggestions To Assist In Sri Lanka Striving To Achieve A Primary Balance (Category: Breaking News)
- Citizens Need A Snow White To Prod The Dwarfs In Governance & Society! (Category: Breaking News)
… corruption cited as one of the three issues faced by the country Japanese Ambassador Hideaki Mizukoshi Thursday (21) urged Sri Lanka to turn the continuing economic, political and social crisis into an opportunity to achieve success. The Ambassador said that the country
- Japan funds UNDP-led anti-corruption initiative, pledges about one million USD (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese Ambassador assures Japan’s support for Sri Lanka’s Economic development efforts (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan ready to support debt restructuring – Japanese Ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
- An appeal to Japan (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post President Anura Kumara Dissanayake appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s Accomplishments & Challenges (Category: Breaking News)
- The Aragalaya & The Wijeweera Legacy: How The Lankan Left Could Win (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil Vs. AKD: Who Will Blink First? (Category: Breaking News)
- Election ’24: Rajapaksa Implosion & Ranil’s Red Sea Meddling (Category: Breaking News)
Alhambra Hotels commemorates five decades of unwavering dedication to hospitality excellence today. What began as a visionary endeavor by founding Chairman Mr. Jabir A. Cader, a prominent businessman, has evolved into a cornerstone of Colombo’s hospitality landscape. Originally envisioned as a modern cinema, the venture transformed with the changing tides, capitalizing on the burgeoning tour...
- Movenpick Colombo rebranded as NH Collection Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Adrian Zecha : The Trailblazing Innovator Continuing to Redefine Luxury Travel (Category: Breaking News)
- President appeals to public not to back another ‘Aragalaya’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo welcomes Nazoomi Azhar as its new General Manager (Category: Breaking News)
Global investors and Sri Lankan officials expect to start negotiations aimed at restructuring $12 billion in defaulted global bonds next week, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.The post Sri Lanka to start restructuring talks with investors next week, Bloomberg News reports appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Global investors and Sri Lanka officials set for second round of Bond Restructuring talks (Category: Breaking News)
- Some Sri Lanka creditors seeking debt restructuring deal without China (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka calls for debt-restructuring proposals from dealer managers (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Expects Major Debt Restructuring Deals as IMF to Review Bailout (Category: Breaking News)
In the sun-kissed paradise of the Maldives, where azure waters meet golden shores, a cloud of uncertainty looms over the political landscape. President Mohamed Muizzu, once hailed as a beacon of hope for the nation’s future, now finds himself navigating treacherous waters, buffeted by the winds of discontent and economic strain. The recent opening session […]
- Maldivian President Muizzu’s pro-China party secures ‘super majority’ in parliamentary polls (Category: Breaking News)
- New Maldives president promises to expel foreign military personnel (Category: Breaking News)
- India notes increase in investments in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Maldives In Murky Waters: Chinese Debt Challenges For Economic Stability (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Books & Elections: President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s Claim Of Foreign Conspiracy appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Conspiracy There Was, In Enthroning Gota; Not In Dethroning Him! (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi’s Wolf Worrier Diplomacy Opens A Window For China In South Asia (Category: Breaking News)
- Prelude To The ‘Long March’ In Tamil Nadu (Category: Breaking News)
- Rise Of Ultranationalism & Elections, Tamil Nationalism & Resurrection Of LTTE Ideology In Sri L... (Category: Breaking News)
Global investors and Sri Lankan officials expect to start negotiations aimed at restructuring $12 billion in defaulted global bonds next week, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. A steering committee, comprising of bondholders, will begin talks as they weigh a proposal from the government to rework the overseas debt that has been in default since 2022, […]
- Refugee from Sri Lanka becomes Mayor in UK town (Category: Breaking News)
- Mathews overlooked Chamari picked in The Hundred draft (Category: Breaking News)
- AstraZeneca withdraws Covid-19 vaccine citing low demand (Category: Breaking News)
- Nepal batsman Airee smashes six sixes in an over (Category: Breaking News)
If Sri Lanka continues to rely on borrowing to address the imbalance between imports and exports, the nation will inevitably confront another economic crisis within a decade, says President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level agreement for the release of $1.1bn from a $3bn bailout package the indebted country needed to avert a sovereign default. “The IMF team has reached a staff-level agreement with the Pakistani authorities on the second and final review of Pakistan’s stabilisation programme,” the IMF […]
- Spending Break (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka’s JVP gen secy makes dubious claim on IMF deal, says loan “pittance” (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF gets blamed for the mess created by politicians - Nepali economist (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF hopes for resolution of Sri Lanka crisis to resume bailout talks (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Why The Sri Lankan Rupee Is Appreciating appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Journey Through The Rotten Bridge For The Reforms Of Government Expenditure (Category: Breaking News)
- Who Are Primarily Responsible For The Economic Disaster, The Politicians Or The People? (Category: Breaking News)
- The Impact Of The Next Election On The Economic Reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka In Dire Straits (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando By the time President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had arrived in Singapore in the second week of July 2022, a few days after fleeing Sri Lanka, he firmly believed that then Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was the only person capable of restoring the rule of law in the country. In the chapter titled ‘The […]
- US hand in GR’s ouster: Speaker finally confirms allegations (Category: Breaking News)
- Declining power and challenges before SLPP (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposed all-party govt: Prez wins support from unexpected quarters (Category: Breaking News)
- Whose Saviour Is Ranil? And Who Is Being Clever – Ranil Or Gota? (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy The figure is still low yet for ten per cent of Sri Lankans to indicate a preference for authoritarian rule does not augur well for the nation’s democracy, which is already under multiple pressures. The continuing economic crisis, which some experts say could push the nation
- Anura regrets 1987–1989 JVP insurrection (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP-led alliance invited for talks in Delhi for the first time (Category: Breaking News)
- A clichéd phrase that still makes sense and nonsense, too (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP to push for early Parliament elections (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s Government-backed traditional astrologers have failed to unanimously agree on the best date for new year rituals, with squabbling seers warning of “disaster” and accusing rivals of misinterpreting the position of stars. Astrologers are hugely influential figures consulted by the island’s Buddhist and Hindu communities, and their advice for auspicious dates guides everything from [̷...
- South Australia passes controversial protest laws (Category: Breaking News)
- Malaysia navy helicopters collide in mid-air killing all 10 onboard (Category: Breaking News)
- Major fire in Colombo building (Category: Breaking News)
- Security tightened around girls schools as Big Match fever grips Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million loan to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka more access to finance and build their resilience to external shocks, such as the economic crisis and climate change. “SMEs play a critical role in Sri Lanka’s economy
- ADB approves $100 million loan to support SMEs in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt-ridden Sri Lanka gets US$350m loan boost from ADB (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka secures ADB grant to pay paddy farmers (Category: Breaking News)
- Overseas travel ban on Basil temporarily lifted (Category: Breaking News)
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million loan to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka more access to finance and build their resilience to external shocks, such as the economic crisis and climate change.The post ADB approves $100 million loan to support
- ADB approves USD 100 million loan to support SMEs in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB approves USD 165M loan to provide financing support for Sri Lankan SMEs (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB approves USD 165M loan to provide financing support for Sri Lankan SMEs (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB approves USD 165M loan to provide financing support for Sri Lankan SMEs (Category: Breaking News)
UNP Gen. Secy. prefers contest between RW and rivals first By Shamindra Ferdinando Commissioner General of the Election Commission (EC) Saman Sri Ratnayake, yesterday (17) said that even if the government decided to advance the parliamentary polls, the coming presidential election could not be postponed. Ratnayake said so when The Island sought his response to SLPP founder […]
- EC asked if President’s CoS can function as national organiser of a political party ? (Category: Breaking News)
- Sagala’s status has to be decided by Public Administration Secy: EC (Category: Breaking News)
- US envoy’s visit: No cause for worry – EC (Category: Breaking News)
- EC ready to squeeze in two national polls this year (Category: Breaking News)
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million loan to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka more access to finance and build their resilience to external shocks, such as the economic crisis and climate change.
Saturday 16th March, 2024 Sri Lankan governments do not respond to early warnings and thereby invite trouble. The Easter Sunday carnage (2019) could have been prevented if the Sirisena-Wickremesinghe government had heeded repeated intelligence warnings of impending terror attacks. It let the grass grow under its feet, and disaster struck. It has now been revealed […]
- Health sector TUs to resume strike (Category: Breaking News)
- Health unions issue ultimatum to govt. to resolve salary anomaly by end of month (Category: Breaking News)
- Strike paralyses state run healthcare system (Category: Breaking News)
- DAT allowance dispute: 72 health sector unions launch indefinite strike today (Category: Breaking News)
159 engineers who worked at the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have gone abroad within a two-year period, Dhanushka Parakramasinghe, President of the Engineers Association of the CEB, announced today (March 15).The post 159 CEB Engineers left the country within two years appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Ceylon Electricity Board to reduce electricity tariffs by nearly 20 percent (Category: Breaking News)
- CEB engineers take union action (Category: Breaking News)
- CEBEU claims more than 150 engineers have left during last two years (Category: Breaking News)
- CEB engineers call off strike after talks with President (Category: Breaking News)
By Saman Indrajith President Ranil Wickremesinghe had told opposition political parties that they would be given an opportunity to meet a high powered International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation last Monday to discuss the IMF programme, but he had not invited representatives of the IMF to the discussion, National People’s Power (NPP) stalwart and former MP, […]
- IMF won’t assist if govt. puts off LG polls (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB demands entire agreement with IMF, refuses to take part in vote (Category: Breaking News)
- Kiriella accuses IMF of double speak (Category: Breaking News)
- Harsha hints at Chinese hurdle in debt relief talks (Category: Breaking News)
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