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I write this very short note to express my appreciation of Dr. Amali Wedagedara’s article- Surpassing Neo Liberal Fictions towards mission-orientated state (1/19). This is the only sensible article I have read in recent time pertaining to the economic situation facing us. It rekindled in me the pleasure I derived on reading GVS De Silva’s […]
- Brentwood Gazette commented Tributes to doctor who died on trip to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- test article to check feed no 2 (Category: Breaking News)
- test article to check feed 3 (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump condemns Capitol Hill violence in video that does not mention impeachment (Category: USA, North Dakota)
By Hiran H.Senewiratne Sri Lanka’s inflation could rise to 7 percent in January 2024 due to the VAT increase, the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe warned. Speaking at a special press briefing held yesterday, Dr. Weerasinghe explained that an increase in inflation is likely due to the increase […]
- CB reduces interest rates by 100 basis points to tackle inflation and ease borrowing costs (Category: Breaking News)
- Price controls to be removed from rupee lending rates from April 1 – CBSL Governor (Category: Breaking News)
- Policy interest rates reduced to enable economy to reach its true potential – CBSL Governor (Category: Breaking News)
- CB reduces interest rates (Category: Breaking News)
The Asia Internet Coalition (AIC) has warned that the Online Safety Bill could impact foreign direct investment into Sri Lanka’s digital economy. The AIC which represents Meta, Apple, Amazon, X (formerly Twitter), Google, Snap Inc and others said that claims by Public Security Minister Tiran Alles
- Controversial Online Safety Bill becomes law (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka makes first arrest under controversial Online Safety Act (Category: Breaking News)
- Government goes ahead with Online Safety Bill (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet gives nod to establish investment zones in North (Category: Breaking News)
The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka decided to maintain the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) of the Central Bank at their current levels of 9.00 per cent and 10.00 per cent, respectively. The Board arrived at this decision following a comprehensive assessment of […]
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka further reduces policy interest rates (Category: Breaking News)
- Demand for imports in Sri Lanka continues to remain subdued (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank decides to continue with tight monetary policy (Category: Breaking News)
- President orders review of Central Bank salary increase (Category: Breaking News)
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- Tamils Detained For Commemorating War Dead: 9 Held Under Abusive PTA (Category: Breaking News)
- Wickremesinghe Govt. Continues To Repress Freedoms Of Expression & Pursue Policies Against Minor... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka: IMF / World Bank – Systemic Reforms Needed (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Govt. Should Withdraw Draft ‘Rehabilitation’ Law: Human Rights Watch (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister for Rural Economy K. Kader Masthan, stated that negotiations for releasing lands under the Forest Department for agriculture and tourism have already commenced.
Mr. Sagala Ratnayaka, the President’s Senior Adviser on National Security and Chief of the Presidential Staff, emphasized today (23) at the Presidential Secretariat that President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s effective economic initiatives have fostered trust in the Sri Lankan economy on the global stage
- Trump signs sweeping stimulus measure after bipartisan appeals (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Trump signs sweeping stimulus measure after bipartisan appeals (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Trump signs sweeping stimulus measure after bipartisan appeals (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Trump signs sweeping stimulus measure after bipartisan appeals (Category: USA, North Dakota)
have fostered trust in the Sri Lankan economy on the global stage. He highlighted the President’s commitment to...
- In video, President Trump recycles unsubstantiated voter fraud claims (Category: USA, Nebraska)
- In video, President Trump recycles unsubstantiated voter fraud claims (Category: USA, Maryland)
- In video, President Trump recycles unsubstantiated voter fraud claims (Category: USA, New Hampshire)
- In video, President Trump recycles unsubstantiated voter fraud claims (Category: USA, Mississippi)
The ICC Team of the Year recognises 11 outstanding individuals who have impressed throughout 2023, be it with the bat, the ball or their all-round exploits. Chamari Athapaththu (c) (Sri Lanka) The veteran Sri Lankan started the year with a Player of the Match performance in Cape Town in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, […]The post World Cup stars dominate ICC Women’s T20I Team of the Yea...
- Bangladesh’s Towhid Hridoy found guilty of breaching ICC Code of Conduct (Category: Breaking News)
- Rare team batting record for Sri Lanka in Chattogram (Category: Breaking News)
- Kamindu Mendis named ICC Men’s player of the month for March 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Who will make police shun fake encounters (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister for Rural Economy K. Kader Masthan, stated that negotiations for releasing lands under the Forest Department for agriculture and tourism have already commenced.
Sagala Ratnayaka, the President s Senior Adviser on National Security and Chief of the Presidential Staff, emphasized today (23 Jan.) at the Presidential Secretariat that President Ranil Wickremesinghe s effective economic initiatives have fostered trust in the Sri Lankan economy on the global
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- Video: Cabraal-missile is stronger than Indian Agni-V missile (Category: Video)
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- Video: Sajith issuing misleading statements - Tissa (Category: Video)
- Video: No need for permission - Sajith (Category: Video)
Sri Lanka's central bank kept interest rates steady on Tuesday, in line with market expectations, forgoing a rate cut as a new tax threatened upward pressure on expenses and fuelled concerns about inflation.The post Sri Lanka central bank keeps policy rates unchanged to tame inflation appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka unexpectedly cuts rates by 250 bps as inflation eases (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka threatens administrative measures over high market interest rates (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka central bank to consider a single policy rate mechanism (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Central Bank further reduces policy rates (Category: Breaking News)
A press release issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka states that the Monetary Policy Board of the CBSL, at its meeting held on 22 January 2024, decided to maintain the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) of the Central Bank at their current levels of 9.00 per […]
- Words of Wisdom (Category: Business)
- On the move: D. Kapua‘ala Sproat, Bryan Andaya (Category: USA, Hawaii)
- On the move: D. Kapua‘ala Sproat, Bryan Andaya (Category: USA, Hawaii)
- On the move: D. Kapua‘ala Sproat, Bryan Andaya (Category: USA, Hawaii)
Tuesday 23rd January, 2024 Sri Lankan ministers are never short of lame excuses, which they are adept at fabricating. Never do they own up to their blunders, which have landed the country in the current predicament. When the economy went into a tailspin, they promptly blamed the war in Ukraine
- Highest vegetable prices in recent history recorded today (Category: Breaking News)
- No proper regulatory system to control price of vegetable seeds in Sri Lanka - COPA (Category: Breaking News)
- Asia feels the sting of India s onion export ban (Category: Breaking News)
- Navigating challenges of escalating vegetable prices in Sri Lanka: (Category: Breaking News)
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- Video: Cabraal-missile is stronger than Indian Agni-V missile (Category: Video)
- Video: Dambulla Mosque controversy could have been solved peacefully (Category: Video)
- Video: Sajith issuing misleading statements - Tissa (Category: Video)
- Video: No need for permission - Sajith (Category: Video)
Sri Lanka's consumer price inflation rate jumped to 4.2% year-on-year in December driven by rising food prices, official data showed on Monday, although it remains well below record high levels seen at the height of the country's financial crisis.The post Rising food prices drive Sri Lanka inflation up to 4.2% in December appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka’s key inflation rate rises to 1.5% in October (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka consumer price inflation eases to 53.2% in January but impulses still persist (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s key inflation rate eases to 50.6% in February (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s July consumer inflation more than halves to 4.6% (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressing the 3rd South Summit of the Group of 77 and China on Sunday (21) in Kampala, Uganda, highlighted the numerous challenges the world faces, such as conflicts, pandemic repercussions, climate disasters and financial market uncertainties. The President also emphasized the disproportionate impact on vulnerable G77 economies. He stressed the urgency of […]
- President emphasizes immediate reforms in global financial structure (Category: Breaking News)
- President meets state leaders during the 3rd “G77 and China” Global South Summit (Category: Breaking News)
- President in New York to attend UN General Assembly (Category: Breaking News)
- G-77 summit: President RW calls for earmarking 1% of GDP for R&D over a decade (Category: Breaking News)
By Prof. Amarasiri de Silva Sri Lanka, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes, is grappling with an unprecedented macroeconomic crisis. This crisis has given rise to acute shortages and sharp increases in the prices of essential products, creating a complex web of challenges. At the heart of this multifaceted crisis lies a […]
- Dairy: The mirage of self-sufficiency (Category: Business)
- Egg prices expected to drop, imports unnecessary from next year – Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Fix food sectors (Category: Business)
- Achieving food security:Integrated plan necessary (Category: Breaking News)
2024 presidential contest: by Shamindra Ferdinando Chief Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella, MP, yesterday (21) said that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) was having discussions with two dozen SLPP MPs who had indicated their willingness to close ranks with the main opposition party ahead of the forthcoming presidential election. The Kandy District lawmaker said that the SLPP parliamentary […...
- Prez to unveil plan on 13 A (Category: Breaking News)
- Opposition made passage of 22A possible – SJB (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB alleges Prez under SLPP pressure to give up power to dissolve Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Kiriella warns of unfortunate consequences for MPs if they vote against people’s wish (Category: Breaking News)
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- SL Debt Justice Collective Writes Open Letter To IMF On DDO (Category: Breaking News)
- SL not done enough says US (Category: Breaking News)
- SL Stands For Sheep Loom: Obedience Above Intelligence (Category: Breaking News)
- SL Stands For Sheep Loom: Obedience Above Intelligence (Category: Breaking News)
China’s consumer price index (CPI) fell by 0.3 per cent year on year in December, marking a third consecutive monthly decline amid fears of deflationary risks Concerns have risen that China is facing similar issues to Japan’s so-called lost decades of stagnation China’s falling consumer prices in the fourth quarter have plunged full-year inflation to […]
- China has fallen into a psycho-political funk (Category: Breaking News)
- VAT increase could cause inflation to hit 7 percent in January – CBSL Governor (Category: Breaking News)
- CCPI based headline inflation increases in November 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Qatar inflation hits 20-month high in Aug (Category: Business)
ECONOMYNEXT –Sri Lanka’s economy is starting to recover under a stabilization program, and further progress has to be made on debt restructuring while monetary policy decisions have to be prudent to keep inflation down, an International Monetary Fund official has said. “A swift completion
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- Threats To The Hegemony Of The US Dollar (Category: Breaking News)
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- Failing Banks, French Turmoil & Sri Lanka’s Contraction & Confusion (Category: Breaking News)
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- Video: Cabraal-missile is stronger than Indian Agni-V missile (Category: Video)
- Video: Dambulla Mosque controversy could have been solved peacefully (Category: Video)
- Video: Sajith issuing misleading statements - Tissa (Category: Video)
- Video: No need for permission - Sajith (Category: Video)
Although Sri Lanka s macro economy is gradually stabilizing, the country s economic recovery process is still in the infancy level and has yet to reach the broader population, says Peter Breuer, the Senior Mission Chief of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to Sri Lanka.
by Dr Amali Wedagedara In Sri Lanka, public policy lost in the neoliberal haze treats the market as a cure for all ills. Not only is the market omnipresent, but it is also omniscient and omnipotent. The charm of the ‘market’ that research and advocacy lobbyists are creating is so alluring that only a few […]
- IMF-led privatisation, land and resource grab in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
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