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Sri Lanka’s economy expanded for a second straight quarter as industrial activity picked up pace, buoyed by an International Monetary Fund bailout and lower interest rates.The post Sri Lanka’s economy expands for a second straight quarter appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking
- Sri Lanka inflation rises for second month on high energy costs (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s economy returns to growth, led by agriculture (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s economy to shrink by 2% in 2023, Central Bank says (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says China’s assurances to restructure Sri Lanka’s debt received and forward... (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka s economy expanded for a second straight quarter as industrial activity picked up pace, buoyed by an International Monetary Fund bailout and lower interest rates.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reportedly told the National People’s Power (NPP) that it was unaware of an all-party meeting with President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The President hosted a meeting earlier this week to discuss the IMF proposals but the opposition, except the Illangai Thamil
- NPP to continue working with the IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP calls for debate among presidential candidates (Category: Breaking News)
- D-day for Sri Lanka as IMF Executive Board meets to decide on EFF (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP gives Cardinal written assurance over Easter attacks (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
- 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)
The government says it is ready to discuss with the opposition the progress of the discussions with Sri Lanka s creditors and the programme of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
A discussion took place this morning (March 14) at the Shangri La Hotel in Colombo between a group of representatives from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), including Peter Brewer, head of operations in Sri Lanka for the IMF, and representatives of the National People's Power (NPP).The post
- National People s Power to meet IMF delegation today (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP to continue working with the IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF tells NPP it was unaware of all-party meeting (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s JVP says ready to form government with 15-20 MPs in current parliament (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka: Repression of Civic Space Threatens Financial Reform The International Monetary Fund (IMF) should urge Sri Lanka’s government to abandon draft legislation that would severely curtail civil society and jeopardize the IMF’s programme in the country, Human Rights Watch said in a letter
- Amnesty, too, condems proposed anti-terrorism law (Category: Breaking News)
- Colombo fails to meet obligations linked to GSP+ Scheme (Category: Breaking News)
- HRW urges IMF to oppose repression of civic space in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- CSCD attacks proposed anti-terrorism law (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) should urge Sri Lanka s government to abandon draft legislation that would severely curtail civil society and jeopardize the IMF s program in the country, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said in a letter to the global lender that was released today (March 13).
- Economic Czar (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka cuts import levy, simplifies taxes (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka cuts import levy, simplifies taxes (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka cuts import levy, simplifies taxes (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) should urge Sri Lanka’s government to abandon draft legislation that would severely curtail civil society and jeopardize the IMF’s program in the country, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a letter to the IMF that was released on Tuesday (March 12).The post
- IMF should oppose restrictions on Freedom of Expression, Civil Society Groups (Category: Breaking News)
- Abuses Undercut Proposed ‘Truth Commission’ – Human Rights Watch (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF urged to oppose restrictions on freedom of expression in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- UN High Commissioner for Human Rights concerned about Anti Terrorism Bill, Online Safety Bill (Category: Breaking News)
Pakistan’s newly-elected President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday announced that he would not draw any salary during his tenure as part of his bid to help the cash-strapped country face the challenging economic hardship.The post Pakistan’s new president Asif Ali Zardari decides to forgo salary appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Pakistan s new president Zardari decides to forgo salary (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan-SL too for currency swap (Category: Breaking News)
- President to visit Pakistan on Feb 10 (Category: Breaking News)
- President visit to Pakistan (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) should urge Sri Lanka’s government to abandon draft legislation that would severely curtail civil society and jeopardize the IMF’s program in the country, Human Rights Watch said in a letter to the IMF that was released, Wednesday. The proposed Non-Governmental
- UN concerned over arrest of Muslim women in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Significant human rights abuses recorded in Sri Lanka in 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Spotlight sought on urgent human rights challenges in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- US calls for victim centered reconciliation initiatives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post IMF Should Oppose Restrictions On Freedom of Expression & Civil Society Groups: HRW appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Reject New Counterterrorism Bill: Proposed Law Breaks Government Pledge To End Abuse – HRW (Category: Breaking News)
- Change Of Presidents Did Not Lead To Any Improvement In Human Rights: HRW (Category: Breaking News)
- HRW says Sri Lanka failed to meet obligations linked to GSP+ scheme (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka cracking down on dissent, threats of violence, intimidation: HRW (Category: Breaking News)
A discussion between the visiting team of officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and representatives from the government and opposition regarding the IMF bailout programme is scheduled to be held today (11) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.
- Economic Czar (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka cuts import levy, simplifies taxes (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka cuts import levy, simplifies taxes (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka cuts import levy, simplifies taxes (Category: Breaking News)
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has turned down President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s invitation to a meeting with a visiting IMF delegation, today.The post Opposition to boycott today’s meeting with IMF appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- IMF Staff concludes visit to Sri Lanka and issued official statement (Category: Breaking News)
- President calls Opposition Party Leaders for crucial meeting on IMF proposals (Category: Breaking News)
- China, U.S. to participate in first meeting of new debt roundtable on February 17 (Category: Breaking News)
- Opposition to boycott today’s meeting with IMF (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post IMF, Sri Lanka’s Resource Curse & Privatization Of The Central Bank appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Debt Restructuring As Rocket Science: The IMF, Green, Blue & Pink-Washing BlackRock? (Category: Breaking News)
- A Staged Default & Sovereign Bond Debt Trap? IMF’s Spring Meetings Amid Hybrid Cold War (Category: Breaking News)
- Of Elections, Bond Scams & Money Politics: The Anatomy Of Default @75 (Category: Breaking News)
- Alternatives To The IMF & The Future Of The Welfare State: Beyond The Blame Game Between Superpo... (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinians Under Zionist Occupation – Part IV appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinian... (Category: Breaking News)
- Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinian... (Category: Breaking News)
- Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinian... (Category: Breaking News)
- Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? (Category: Breaking News)
ECONOMYNEXT –President Ranil Wickremesinghe has convened a meeting with leaders of ‘accepted’ political parties to discuss the proposals put forth by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation. Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa, leader of the National People’s Power (NPP) Anura Kumara
- The government printed Rs 278 billion between October and December 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Responsibility of the Government (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith urges govt to act in best interest of people and country (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith ready to accept premiership under four conditions (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has convened a pivotal meeting with leaders of recognized political parties to discuss the proposals put forth by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and its high-level delegation.The post President calls Opposition Party Leaders for crucial meeting on IMF proposals
- President to convene meeting with opposition s party leaders, IMF delegates on Monday (Category: Breaking News)
- President Calls Opposition Leaders for a Crucial Meeting on IMF Proposals (Category: Breaking News)
- President invites opposition leaders for a crucial meeting to discuss IMF proposals (Category: Breaking News)
- Meeting between president, opposition leader (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) s Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Peter Breuer says the IMF program is showing signs of working and is translating into real outcomes thanks to the Sri Lankan authorities commitment to the program and its implementation.
- On Track (Category: Business)
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- Common Understanding (Category: Business)
The second review of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)-Supported Program for Sri Lanka began, Thursday. State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said that the IMF 2nd review commenced with an opening meeting with President Ranil Wickremesinghe. “This marks an important milestone
- IMF tells NPP it was unaware of all-party meeting (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF wants Sri Lanka to implement deals with official creditors (Category: Breaking News)
- Private creditors threaten to block next IMF tranche to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Executive Board approves bailout package for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will start its second review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program for Sri Lanka today (March 07) with a meeting with President Ranil Wickremesinghe.The post IMF begins second review of Sri Lanka’s bailout package today appeared first on ONLANKA
- IMF Team to conduct second review of Sri Lanka’s EFF program in March 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF refutes reports on its advice to digital service tax in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- There is “strong expectation” of Sri Lanka commercial creditor deal: IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF team arrives in Sri Lanka to evaluate economic reforms (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will commence its second review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program for Sri Lanka today (March 07) with an opening meeting scheduled with President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Sri Lanka's President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, asserted that the nation’s economy is experiencing robust growth due to the government’s initiatives.The post Sri Lanka’s President says Government initiatives drive robust economic growth appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka President Ranil delivers Government’s policy statement in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka expects 1.8% Economic growth in 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Government’s objective is to develop Sri Lanka as a thriving nation by 2048 (Category: Breaking News)
- President blames Sajith for crisis (Category: Breaking News)
ECONOMYNEXT –Sri Lanka is expecting to pass a “proceeds of crime” law by April 2024 in line with according to an action plan giving effect to recommendation in a corruption diagnostic report by the International Monetary Fund. The asset recovery law will be in line with a United Nations
- President stresses need to safeguard independence of police and judiciary (Category: Breaking News)
- Boos greet Prez at Colombo Law Faculty (Category: Breaking News)
- Novel project to help second year law students (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposal to conduct Law College exams in English defeated in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
The Finance Ministry on Thursday (Feb.29) unveiled the Government Action Plan, which was prepared based on the Governance Diagnostic Assessment (GDA) furnished by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
[…]The post Prasanna Ranatunga’s Misguided Claims, The JVP & The Tragedy Of The Black July Riots, 1983 appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- July 1983 Pogrom: The Black Week That Devastatingly Impacted Sri Lanka Forever (Category: Breaking News)
- 40 Years After The Anti-Tamil Pogrom Of July 1983: Root Causes Remain Unaddressed (Category: Breaking News)
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- July 1983 Riot: A Spontaneous Racial Outburst Or Planned Pogrom Or Both? (Category: Breaking News)
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to arrive in Sri Lanka for the second review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program, which is scheduled to begin on March 07, 2024, according to State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe.The post IMF Team to conduct second review
- IMF second review of Sri Lanka s bailout package begins today (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF team in Colombo this week for first review of Extended Fund Facility (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF team to visit Sri Lanka for second EFF review (Category: Breaking News)
- First review of IMF’s Extended Fund Facility for Sri Lanka to commence today (Category: Breaking News)
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is to arrive in Sri Lanka for the second review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme which is to begin on 07 March, according to State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe.
[…]The post Navigating The Economic Reawakening & Sustainable Growth appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Can Sri Lanka Drive Itself From Bankruptcy To Prosperity In 2023? (Category: Breaking News)
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ECONOMYNEXT –The Asian Development Bank (ADB) expects Sri Lanka not to reverse its International Monetary Fund-led policy reforms despite elections soon, the ADB Country Director for Sri Lanka Takafumi Kadono said. The island nation has witnessed repeated reversals of policy reforms in the past due
- ADB approves USD 350 million loan for economic stabilisation in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Uncertainty over impending elections could risk Lanka’s economic recovery: ADB (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB approves $350 mn for Sri Lanka Economic Stabilization Programme (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Effective management of climate vulnerability jeopardized by political instability’ (Category: Breaking News)
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