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Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that he expects to increase the growth rate of Sri Lanka’s economy to up to 3% by the year 2025 and mentioned that steps would be taken to increase the salaries of government employees.The post Sri Lanka Nursing University inaugurated appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Growth rate of Sri Lanka’s economy will be increased up to 3% by 2025 – President (Category: Breaking News)
- President proposes establishing Int l University on Climate Change in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Government focuses on promoting ‘Health Tourism’ (Category: Breaking News)
- President seeks ADB support to set up International University on Climate Change in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Debt Restructuring As Rocket Science: The IMF, Green, Blue & Pink-Washing BlackRock? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Greenwashing Bond Scams & Financializing Mother Nature: Climate Science Fiction Versus Local Rea... (Category: Breaking News)
- Of Elections, Bond Scams & Money Politics: The Anatomy Of Default @75 (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF, Sri Lanka’s Resource Curse & Privatization Of The Central Bank (Category: Breaking News)
- Channel 4’s Easter Sunday: The IMF Descends Amid An Over The Horizon Operation Staring ‘Sonic-So... (Category: Breaking News)
by Rex Clementine Sri Lanka have named their squad for the ICC T-20 World Cup and some big names that featured in T-20 sides in recent outings have been given the cold shoulder. The most notable of them all is former captain Kusal Janith Perera. Perhaps the fiercest striker of the cricket ball in Sri […]
- IPL stars expected to join teams in Hambantota (Category: Breaking News)
- From where’s the power hitting coming? (Category: Breaking News)
- Pace dominates spin in Sri Lankan attack (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka set aside their worst fears (Category: Breaking News)
The HSBC Bank in Sri Lanka has warned constituents to beware of scammers actively promoting unauthorized crypto currency investment schemes through compromised or hacked social media profiles. In some cases, there have been false notifications appearing to be from HSBC, referring to a crypto investment credit, he bank said. “We wish to clarify that HSBC […]
- Police shed light on massive fake crypto investment scheme (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese couple and local arrested over Rs. 14 bn. crypto currency fraud (Category: Breaking News)
- Video: CRYPTO | THIS IS WHY CRYPTO IS CRASHING??? (Category: Business)
- Video: NO MORE CRYPTO | WE NO LONGER LOOK FOR CRYPTO!!! (Category: Business)
Debt owed by various countries, especially in South Asia and Africa, to China has multiplied in recent years.The post Debt owed by Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to China rise to record levels: Data appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Forbes: Lanka, Pakistan and Maldives among biggest debt burdens to China (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka s debt to China close to 20% of public external debt - study (Category: Breaking News)
- Some creditors want to restructure Sri Lanka’s debt without China (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan, India and France launch creditors meeting on Sri Lanka debt (Category: Breaking News)
Ireland and Pakistan were playing each other in a T20I for the first time in 15 years, and Andy Balbirnie’s 77 helped the hosts beat the visitors. It was Ireland’s first win over Pakistan in the format, with the only time the teams having met earlier coming at the World T20 in 2009. Harry Tector […]
- Shaheen, Babar and Rizwan outclass Ireland as Pakistan seal series win (Category: Breaking News)
- Rizwan and Fakhar help Pakistan draw level with Ireland (Category: Breaking News)
- Josh Little’s record 6 for 36 puts Ireland 1-0 up (Category: Breaking News)
- Nabi, Rashid turn the tables on Ireland to level series for Afghanistan (Category: Breaking News)
Union Bank recently opened its newest digital zone in Pettah offering 24/7 Smart Banking services to customers and enhancing customer experience as part of the Bank’s ongoing Digital Transformation initiatives. Valued Customers of Pettah branch joined Kasun De Silva Zonal Head Zone 1A and Frank Nesarajah Cluster Head Trade Hub at the opening of the Pettah […]
- Union Bank Opens Newest Digital Zone in Rajagiriya (Category: Breaking News)
- Union Bank Elevates Digital Banking Experience with New Digital Zones (Category: Breaking News)
- Union Bank Expands 24/7 Smart Banking with New Digital Zones (Category: Breaking News)
- Top Middle East company to jointly develop Colombo Port City (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Aragalaya Effect Vs IMF Effect appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- RW, IMF & The Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Homework For NPP (Category: Breaking News)
- Restructuring The Economy: A Stock Take (Category: Breaking News)
- Politics Behind Economic Recovery (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe told Parliament yesterday, making a statement, that he had assumed leadership of the country without any conditions, despite being a sole Member of Parliament from his party. The President said he expected to conclude all negotiations with external creditors by the middle of this year, and that the ultimate goal of debt restructuring […]
- No final decision on domestic debt restructuring : Bandula debt (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez reiterates need to go ahead with local debt restructuring (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP moves SC to prevent possible losses to EPF, ETF (Category: Breaking News)
- President now expects IMF bailout next month (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Ignoring The Whale, While Hooking The Sprat appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Just Rewards For Hard Work (Category: Breaking News)
- On Overlooking The Obvious (Category: Breaking News)
- Improvising To Overcome Tragedy (Category: Breaking News)
- Aiyo Sirisena! Cut Out The Bluff! (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Unraveling The Root Causes Of Sri Lanka’s Foreign Currency Crisis appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity, & The IMF: A Solution Or A Worsening Of The Problem? (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? (Category: Breaking News)
- From Socialism To Success: Sweden’s Economic Evolution (Category: Breaking News)
- Budget 2023: A Depth Or Dearth (Category: Breaking News)
Left-arm spinning allrounder Dunith Wellalage has made Sri Lanka’s squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup despite never having played a T20 international. Top-order batter Kamindu Mendis and round-arm seamer Nuwan Thushara are also in the 15. From the older cohort, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, and Dasun Shanaka also find places in the squad. […]
- Angelo Mathews back in T20I squad after three-year absence (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh look to remedy home record as rivalry with Sri Lanka heats up (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bowled out for 50 in Asia Cup final (Category: Breaking News)
- McCoy and Charles thump South Africa to give West Indies series sweep (Category: Breaking News)
Addressing the Parliament of Sri Lanka today (May 09), President Ranil Wickremesinghe provided a comprehensive overview of the country's economic journey over the past two years.The post Sri Lanka President highlights economic progress and future challenges appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka and India reach agreements on Renewable Energy, Animal Husbandry, and more (Category: Breaking News)
- President delivers special statement in parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President invited all to join hands to build a prosperous Sri Lanka by 2048 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe meets Singapore President Halimah Yacob (Category: Breaking News)
By Easwaran Rutnam President Ranil Wickremesinghe blamed Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa for the crisis in the country saying things could have been different if he accepted the Prime Minister post in April 2022. The President expressed these views after delivering a statement in Parliament, Thursday. Wickremesinghe said that in 2022 he willingly embraced the task […]
- Sri Lanka President Ranil delivers Government’s policy statement in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- “We may contest elections separately but let us collaborate in nation-building endeavors” – Pres... (Category: Breaking News)
- Economy improving, VAT can be reduced – RW (Category: Breaking News)
- President outlines his track record since assuming office in 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s tentative recovery from its worst economic crisis could be stalled by presidential elections due later this year, the island nation’s central bank chief warned on Tuesday. Months-long shortages of food, fuel and medicines culminated in Sri Lanka defaulting on its foreign debt in 2022 and angry protests that led to the ouster of […]
- Samitha Dulan breaks world record in Men’s F-44 javelin throw (Category: Breaking News)
- China to help conclude debt restructuring process in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- US and Sri Lanka’s Election Commission discuss importance of free and fair polls (Category: Breaking News)
- Fourteen Sri Lankan fishermen arrested by Indian Navy (Category: Breaking News)
Shakib Al Hasan, the Bangladesh allrounder, was involved in a physical confrontation with a fan who attempted to take a selfie with him without consent. The incident occurred before the match between Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club (SJDC) and Prime Bank Cricket Club in the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) 2024. In the video, it can be […]
- Mushfiqur Rahim mocks Angelo Mathews and other Sri Lankan players (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh cricketer Shakib Al Hasan joins politics (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan wins parliament seat (Category: Breaking News)
- Shanto calls on Bangladesh to play ‘as a unit’ in ODI series against Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is to investigate claims of a major mobile phone phishing scam after an MP alleged that huge sums of money had been stolen from unsuspecting individuals. State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said that a report on the matter will be submitted to Parliament. Parliamentarian Gamini Waleboda claimed that malware had been shared […]
- Hung up (Category: Technology)
- It's toke ... or text (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Teen text-pert an SMS star (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- What your phone says about you (Category: South Australia)
Sri Lanka's official reserve assets grew by 9.6% in April 2024, as announced by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).The post Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets up by 9.6% in April 2024 appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets increase in April 2023 – CBSL (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets up by 23.2% in December 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets increase by 9.5% in March (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets increase by 26.2% in May (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka s official reserve assets increased by 9.6% to USD 5.43 billion in April 2024, compared to USD 4.96 billion in March 2024, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
- Bond Auction (Category: Business)
- ‘SL will implement home-grown solution’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Market Flavour (Category: Business)
- Seeking Direction (Category: Business)
India has delivered the first batch of medium-range, supersonic BrahMos cruise missiles – that can be launched from land, sea and air – to the Philippines. Brahmos is one of the most lethal weapons in its category. They will be deployed in the South China Sea to resist Beijing’s unrelenting and unilateral aggression in violation […]
- Resource Conflict (Category: Business)
- Ignoring China’s Ultimatum, Philippines To Hold Drills With Australia, Japan & US In Disputed So... (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Chinese vessels shadowed Philippine, US ships – Philippine military (Category: Breaking News)
- Phillipines’ bold response to aggressive China in the South China Sea (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Valuing Japan’s Moral Ethos & Economic Assistance appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The return of Japan is a victory (Category: Breaking News)
- Getting Nearer To Solution As Options Narrow (Category: Breaking News)
- War Of Attrition Will Ruin Both The Government & Country (Category: Breaking News)
- Prioritising National Interest In Navigating Geopolitical Waters (Category: Breaking News)
by Jehan Perera The visit of Japan’s foreign minister Yoko Kamikawa to Sri Lanka is an indication that the relationship between the two countries is on the mend. The manner in which Japan was ousted from the special status it had once held by the previous government headed by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa would have caused […]
- SL rejects UNHRC resolution (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez insists on IMF approved new tax regime, warns of dire consequences unless fully implemented (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan seeks to organize SL creditors’ conference: Will China attend? (Category: Breaking News)
- As UN General Assembly Convenes, Leading Senators Unveil Resolution Urging International Coopera... (Category: Breaking News)
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- Opinion Vs Truth (Category: Breaking News)
- Who Or What Made Us Insolvent (Category: Breaking News)
- Can Political Liberation Movements Be Called Fascists? (Category: Breaking News)
- Are We Rotting Or Rotten? (Category: Breaking News)
Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader MP Udaya Gammanpila claims that the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) had increased the salaries of its employees by the biggest margin in its history, despite having recorded losses of billions of rupees for two consecutive years.
Concluding a two-day visit, IFC’s Vice President for Asia Pacific, Riccardo Puliti, signaled IFC’s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s ongoing reforms and growth agenda. He also emphasized the importance of private sector-led development for inclusive economic growth. The visit served as an opportunity for Puliti to engage with key stakeholders, including meeting the President of [...
- IFC pledges fullest cooperation to Sri Lanka (Category: Business)
- US and Sri Lanka’s Election Commission discuss importance of free and fair polls (Category: Breaking News)
- Indonesia to strengthen ties with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
by Jayasri Priyalal Jayasripriyalal59@gmail.com The greatest challenges confronting the nation-states in the current era revolve around; deplorable debt, depleted natural resources, and degraded environment. Economic growth and future prosperity for all living beings are stalled due to the varying degrees of the 3D problems emerging out of ill-conceived policy divergences propelling the linear eco...
- IMF Must Become More Than Just A Debt Collector For Private Creditors (Category: Breaking News)
- SL hopes for productive talks at IMF WB spring meetings (Category: Breaking News)
- A survival strategy amidst geopolitical rivalry (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to brief creditors on IMF deal for economic recovery (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Pointless Debate On The Economy When Issue At Hand Is Much Broader appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Crisis-Hit Sri Lanka Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Budget 2023 Will Be The Acid Test Of RW’s Magic Wand (Category: Breaking News)
- Current State Of Sri Lankan Economy, According To Dhananath Fernando (Category: Breaking News)
- Navigating The Economic Reawakening & Sustainable Growth (Category: Breaking News)
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reiterated its unwavering steadfast commitment to support Sri Lanka.
[…]The post Demise Of Eelaventhan- My Beloved Older Brother appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- V. Anandasangaree: The LTTE Vilified Him, But History Has Vindicated Him (Category: Breaking News)
- Dr. S. Sivakumaran – An Exemplar (Category: Breaking News)
- A Typology Of Sri Lanka’s Presidential Candidates (Category: Breaking News)
- Amirthalingam & SWRD Unleashed The Same Venom & Earned The Same Results: Two Sides Of The Same C... (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The “Aragalaya“ Of 1848 appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- From Torrington to Independence Square (Category: Business)
- Free Medical Camp At Torrington Mahal Nivasa By Apeksha Foundation (Category: Breaking News)
- Fire in Torrington Avenue (Category: Breaking News)
- An Incident At Independence Square (Category: Breaking News)
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