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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 […]
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 […...
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, […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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.
The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) at 8.50 percent and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) at 9.50 percent.The post Central Bank of Sri Lanka maintains Policy Rates to support Economic Recovery appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) 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 plantation industry raised its strongest possible objections to the Government’s ”arbitrary, reckless, unilateral decision” to drastically hike minimum wages for tea and rubber sector workers by an unprecedented 70%. All producer stakeholders issued a unified warning against the devastating impact the latest increase will have on the plantation sector, leading crippling opera...
The world economy had not recovered from the daunting impact of coronavirus, the geo-political headwinds such as Russia-Ukraine war impacted the recovery process in 2022 and before this war settled, Israel-Gaza conflict deepened the geo-politics and geo-political fragmentation. The geo-political disturbances and geo-political fragmentations caused price escalations in the international commodity p...
The announcement that India will overtake Japan in nominal gross domestic product in dollar terms in 2025 has shocked Tokyo. Until 2010, Japan had been home to the world’s undisputed second-largest economy, but it’s now on the brink of slipping to fifth place. In estimates released in late April, the International Monetary Fund indicated that […]
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A fake report about a new cyber heist in Bangladesh Bank (BB) has hit news headlines in some media outlets in Bangladesh and some foreign countries. News coverage about the latest false rumour on cyber heist blames officials of the central bank of Bangladesh and aims to malign the Bangladesh government. It may be recalled […]
The Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry, in a hard-hitting statement alleged yesterday that repeated statements by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with regard to Sri Lanka are the outcome of electoral vote bank politics there, funded by a small number of Canadians of Sri Lankan origin with vested and personal interests. The Ministry alleged Premier Trudeau’s […]
By Sanath Nanayakkare The barriers to financial inclusion have been a longtime problem in Sri Lanka as financial literacy has thus far been the prerogative of only the nation’s affluent customers. However, eventually the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, 40 other national institutions, the public and private sector of the country along with the United […]
The MCA “G” division 25 – Over League Tournament 2024, last of the main tournaments in the MCA 2024 season, sponsored by Stafford Motor Co. (Pvt.) Ltd for the 13th successive year, got underway on the 4th of May The MCA – Stafford Motor Company partnership is the 3rd longest running sponsorship with the highest […]
Pan Asia Bank is happy to announce that it has formed a new agreement with Wogi, a Global Digital Platform of loyalty and digital incentives. This partnership aims to provide greater customer engagement through customer rewards, which in turn advances our mission to offer consumers cutting-edge, environmentally friendly banking products throughout Sri Lanka. “In Pan Asia Bank, we always put...
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Sri Lanka's consumer price inflation rose to 2.7% in April from 2.5% in March, according to official data released on Tuesday, as reported by Reuters.The post Sri Lanka’s April inflation climbs to 2.7%, up from March’s 2.5% appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected the “false allegation” of a so-called “genocide” in Sri Lanka in a message by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on 18 May 2024. The Government of Sri Lanka in all previous communications has categorically refuted such outrageous allegation of genocide in Sri Lanka. No competent authority in Canada […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) this week praised Sri Lanka for the progress it has made in implementing economic reforms, despite the difficulties faced by the public.The post IMF praises Sri Lanka’s economic progress amid challenges appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
by Neville Ladduwahetty The question cited above was the title of an article published in Ceylon Today by N. Sathya Moorthy (SM), who identifies himself as a Chennai based Policy Analyst/Political Commentator (Friday 10, 2024).The answer to his question is – NOT YET. For the present, stealing is limited to marine assets and the destruction […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping had upon taking office a decade ago vowed to end corruption but now many of its close associates and leaders of China Communist Party (CCP) are facing serious graft charges. Former vice-justice minister Liu Zhiqiang is the latest addition to the list, who is now subjected to “disciplinary review and supervisory […]
During the first quarter of 2024, Bank of Ceylon demonstrated impressive growth and resilience, achieving a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 9.3 billion, a substantial increase compared to the previous year, illustrating its dedication in challenging economic conditions. As favorable conditions emerge, the Sri Lankan economy is expected to achieve moderate growth in 2024, […]
DFCC Bank recently unveiled its Annual Report 2023, spotlighting the Bank’s remarkable achievements against a backdrop of formidable challenges and exciting opportunities. Overcoming a challenging and dynamic economic environment, DFCC Bank emerged, posting a record-breaking financial year. These achievements were complemented and supported by the Bank’s many sustainable initiatives in...
In the bustling heart of Ja-Ela, Moose Clothing Company stands tall as a beacon of creativity, technical expertise, and workmanship. Established in 2018 with a vision to redefine Sri Lanka’s fashion landscape whilst bridging the gap between affordability and accessibility to good quality fashion, Moose Clothing Company has now embarked on a journey that transcends […]
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