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The Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority has outlined plans to grant a total of 204,002 Mahaweli settlers with freehold land deeds, of which 20,178 deeds will be distributed by the end of May. The figures were announced during a ceremony held at Polonnaruwa Royal Central College on Saturday (04) morning to hand over freehold land deeds […]
Sri Lanka and CSK young bowling sensation Matheesha Pathirana revealed that he sees MS Dhoni as his father figure. Notably, Pathirana made his IPL debut under the leadership of Dhoni in 2022 and has since become an integral part of the side. During his tenure at the joint-most successful side in the history of the […]
An opinion piece on the island nation’s sovereign default by Bellwether published in Sri Lanka’s Economy Next news website is among the finalists for the prestigious Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) award under Excellence in Opinion Writing. Economy Next’s opinion piece titled ‘Sri Lanka’s
by Rajan Philips May Day this week lived up to expectations as pregame to the presidential election that is expected before the end of October. Political parties strutted their wares and prospective candidates made their pitches. Little was said that was not already known but what was said by each contender does give clues to […]
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Asian investment firm EQT Private Capital Asia is to acquire top Sri Lankan tech company WSO2. WSO2, the leader in digital transformation technology, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by EQT. “We are thrilled to partner with EQT as we embark on the next phase of WSO2’s journey,” said Dr. […]
of ‘Ceylon Tea’ whilst contributing significantly to the national economy. MP […]
the esteemed reputation of ‘Ceylon Tea’, contribute significantly to the national economy of Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka says it is committed towards the safety and security of migrant workers in Singapore. The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Singapore organized an outreach programme for Sri Lankan female migrant workers at Caritas Village, the Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. The main objectives of the event were to empower the Sri Lankan […]
Iranian Agriculture Minister Mohammad-Ali Nikbakht has stressed the need to further expand cooperation with Sri Lanka in trade and agriculture. Last year, Iran imported over $70 million of products, especially tea and coconut, from Sri Lanka, Nikbakht has pointed out, IRNA wrote. Importing tea from Sri Lanka, through a barter mechanism, is a proper step, […]
Leading Sri Lankan Political party, National People's Power (NPP) has issued its official message for May Day.The post May Day Message of the National People’s Power appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe urged political parties to collaborate with the government in safeguarding the country’s economic stability by ensuring the success of the agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).The post Sri Lanka President urges unity to safeguard economic stability amid IMF deal appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka...
By Chaminda Silva President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday (May Day) urged the JVP-led NPP, the SJB and other political parties not to undermine ongoing economic recovery efforts. UNP leader Wickremesinghe said they were duty-bound to ensure the continuation of the measures taken since July 2022 to restore normalcy in the country. Addressing the UNP May Day […]
Leader of the National People s Power (NPP) Anura Kumara Dissanayake, while addressing a May Day rally on Wednesday, urged the Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) to confirm a date before May 20 for the proposed debate on the policies of both parties on economic issues.
Microsoft has announced plans to invest $1.7bn in artificial intelligence and cloud services in Indonesia. Under the plans unveiled by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, the tech giant will train 840,000 people in Indonesia in the use of AI and provide support for the country’s growing ranks of tech developers. The announcement marks the biggest investment […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe insisted that he is not a dictator and that he has taken steps to protect democracy. Speaking at the United National Party (UNP) May Day rally in Colombo, Wickremesinghe said that he has allowed all the political parties to stage May Day rallies across the country. He said that such freedom was […]
We are celebrating the 138th International Workers' Day on the historical records written with blood, sweat, efforts and sacrifices of the working people.This time we are celebrating it at a critical moment when an unprecedented economic crisis in our history has created many challenges within the workplace.However, in the face of any agreement, we do not ignore the labour rights. We decide on the...
On the 138th observance of World Labour Day, born from a historic struggle for rights, our nation stands at a pivotal moment. Regardless of political affiliations, it falls upon each of us to shoulder the unshakable duty of fortifying our economy and propelling our nation onward. During the recent
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has released a message for the 138th observance of World Labour Day.The post Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Labour Day Message appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) wants Sri Lanka to work on governance issues and to also stick to the IMF supported program. Krishna Srinivasan, IMF Director of the Asia and Pacific Department noted that Sri Lankans faced a very difficult challenge when they embarked on the IMF program. “And so far, what we’ve seen is […]
Wednesday 1st May, 2024 Another International Workers’ Day has dawned. Grand preparations have been made in this country to celebrate it amidst an unprecedented economic crisis. These celebrations, however, have little or nothing to do with workers; they have apparently everything to do with political parties and their leaders. The next presidential election is only […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his World Labour Day message invited all political parties to join hands in charting a path towards a prosperous future for our nation. The full text of the President’s Labour Day Message: “On the 138th observance of World Labour Day, born from a historic struggle for rights, our nation stands at […]
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has made recommendations aimed at increasing the tourism economy of the southern province by five […]
Cash-strapped Pakistan is poised to receive a $1.1bn loan tranche from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after a key meeting of the international lender’s executive board on Monday, even as economists have warned that the country needs deep reforms to reduce its dependence on overseas financial assistance. Late on Monday night, Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance […]
Video: Sri Lanka’s economy expected to grow by 3% in 2024 - CBSL (English)
SIPRI Report Reveals India’s Surge in Military Spending, Self-Reliance Drive Amidst Escalating Geopolitical Tensions The latest report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) paints a picture of India’s burgeoning military prowess, showcasing a significant climb in global rankings. With a military expenditure totaling $83.6 billion in 2023, India secured the fou...
By N Sathiya Moorthy If there is one job that is more difficult than being the CEO of a global government, it is being the elected Executive President of Sri Lanka – or, any other democracy of disproportionate sizes. Notwithstanding what incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe has since said about the future of Executive Presidency – conveniently, […]
The Urban Development and Housing Ministry is planning to open a wax museum at the Ehelepola Walawwa, Kandy, depicting life in the Kandyan era. The Walawwa, believed to have been built between 1800-1810, sits on a 141-perch land. It had been under the Prisons Department until 2013, when it was taken over by the Urban […]