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By Usvatte-aratchi ‘The executive of the modern state is nothing but a committee for managing the common affairs of the whole bourgeoisie.’ The Communist Manifesto (1848) ‘… where political and business elites are intertwined in corrupt dealings, each reliant on the other’s power for survival… the downfall of one party can drag the other down […]
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[…]The post Modi’s Civilizational Duty & Connectivity Bordering Soft Colonization appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
On 24 January this year, the Chinese Vice-Premier Li Guozhong made a brief transit halt in the Maldives. During the stopover, he met with the Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer. The Vice-Premier was on his way back after attending the Non-Aligned Summit and the third South Summit in Uganda from 19-24 January. This came after President […]
[…]The post Navigating The Economic Reawakening & Sustainable Growth appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
by Rajan Philips Never mind what Anura Kumara Dissanayake wore in Delhi. Never mind what Ranil Wickremesinghe wears daily. What the people want is not the word salads of sartorial politics by Sunday pundits, but the proffering of substantive politics by contenders for political office. As the pre-election dust takes its own time to settle, […]
[…]The post Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s Accomplishments & Challenges appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
Leader of the United Republic Front Member of Parliament Patali Champika Ranawaka, presented the proposal titled “A United Step for the Country” to President Ranil Wickremesinghe , at ‘Srikota’, the United National Party headquarters in Colombo this morning (24). Speaking at the event President Ranil Wickremesinghe, highlighted the government’s concerted efforts over the past two […]
Senior U.S. diplomat Richard Verma on Friday met Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Foreign Minister Ali Sabry in Colombo, and discussed Sri Lanka's economic recovery and progress on its IMF program, the U.S. State Department said.The post Senior U.S. official discusses Sri Lanka’s IMF program in Colombo appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
As Pakistan grapples with the aftermath of controversial elections, political chaos is threatening to cloud its $3bn deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which analysts say is key to the country’s economic stability. On Thursday, the global lender said Pakistan’s interim government had “maintained” economic stability. The IMF’s communications chief, Julie Kozack, said the […]
.. two cabinet ministers to address the gathering The New Alliance consisting of SLPP MPs backing President Ranil Wickremesinghe will hold its second public rally tomorrow (24) at Hyde Park Corner commencing at 2 pm. Two cabinet ministers, including the Education Minister who is also Leader of the House Susil Premjayantha will address the gathering. […]
China’s ability to exert influence on Pakistan’s economy has grown substantially in recent years, mainly due to the fact that Beijing is now Islamabad’s largest creditor. However Chinese citizens in Pakistan have faced a series of targeted attacks, causing concern for both China and Pakistan
Sri Lanka s inflation is expected to return to the government s 5% target starting from the last two quarters of the year, a Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) official said on Wednesday, as the economy stabilises from a crippling financial crisis.
In his policy statement during the inauguration of the 5th session of the 9th parliament, President Ranil Wickremesinghe insists that the solution to the economic crisis lies in economic and scientific measures, not political ones. However, he draws inspiration from Confucius and urges citizens to introspect and cleanse their hearts, which can be seen as […]
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe underscored the government’s commitment to safeguarding the economic and social rights of the upcountry Tamil community during a ceremony held at the Presidential Secretariat. He acknowledged their significant contribution to the nation’s economy and expressed
President Ranil Wickremesinghe assured a solution to the issues faced by the Tamils in the North and East. He said the Government is diligently addressing challenges one by one and currently, discussions are underway to find solutions for the issues facing the people of the North East. “Simultaneously, we must prepare to advance the nation’s […]
US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Donald Lu, hailed Sri Lanka as an example of the success of the administration’s Indo-Pacific strategy in collaboration with partners such as India. However, he also warned both Delhi and Dhaka that the security situation born out of the Rohingya refugee crisis and the general […]
by Rajan Philips 2024 is election year practically everywhere. In South Asia, it is two down and two to go. Bangladesh went first in January, and the governing Awami League won the election as predicted, with the main opposition Bangladesh National Party boycotting the election and the government fielding independent candidates to avoid the embarrassment […]
The Friday Forum has made a welcome reappearance after a somewhat long absence, an event which we warmly welcome. We carry the statement the group released a couple of days ago in this issue of our newspaper and urge readers to digest the commentary set out with due diligence. Its signatories are persons of the […]
[…]The post Executive Ranil Turns Constitutional Interpreter, As AKD Arrives Via India appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
Sri Lanka is back in the geopolitical spotlight ahead of elections slated for later this year, and former President Maithripala Sirisena says Washington should be paying attention. Outside powers — specifically China — are exerting influence amid what Mr. Sirisena says is a moment of “great instability” for his country, a teardrop-shaped island just off […]
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka released the Monetary Policy Report – February 2024 in keeping with the requirements of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, No. 16 of 2023. The content of this Report is mainly based on information that was considered by the Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri […]
Projections indicate a deviation of inflation from the target, primarily due to amendments to the Value Added Tax (VAT) introduced in January 2024, before it retraces towards the target from around end 2024, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka said. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka released the Monetary Policy Report – February 2024 in […]
Sri Lanka's economy is expected to keep growing in 2024 and gradually reach its potential over the medium term, according to the Central Bank's latest report on monetary policy.The post Central Bank of Sri Lanka says annual economic growth expected to turn positive in 2024 appeared first on ONLANKA
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Sri Lanka s spike in inflation is expected to be short-lived and will return to the targeted 5% in the medium term, a monetary policy report released by the central bank said on Thursday as the island nation s economy stabilises from a crippling financial crisis.
Friday 16th February, 2024 Much is being spoken about educational reforms, these days. President Ranil Wickremesinghe has stressed the need to gear the education system to the much-needed economic transformation the country is seeking to achieve. A former Minister of Education, the President is au fait with global trends in the field of education, and […]