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The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the second review under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement, allowing the authorities to draw SDR 254 million (about US$336 million).
The Meteorology Department forecasts that several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the second review under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement, with Sri Lanka allowing the authorities to draw about US$336 million. This brings the total IMF financial support disbursed so far to SDR 762 million (about US$1 billion). The Executive Board also concluded the […]
- IMF reaches staff-level agreement on Sri Lanka’s second review (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF says full economic recovery in Sri Lanka is not yet assured (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to receive first tranche of IMF funds in two days (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF reaches crucial staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka following first review (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe met with SAARC Secretary General Golam Sarwar at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (12). The meeting focused on addressing issues related to various projects among SAARC countries. The discussion also covered the country’s agricultural modernization program and explored potential support from SAARC member nations. Additionally, the development of the SAARC Cu...
- Beijing Push (Category: Business)
- Choices (Category: Business)
- President Addresses SAARC (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President for common SAARC voice (Category: Breaking News)
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved Sri Lanka s second review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme, paving the way for the country to receive the third tranche of around USD 330 million, Sri Lanka s Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said.
The Expert Committee to make recommendations to commemorate those who died as a result of the armed conflict, political unrest, or civil disturbances in Sri Lanka during the period 1983-2009 as a means of healing and reconciliation among communities, handed over its report to the Hon. President on May 31, 2024, at the Presidential Secretariat.
Sri Lanka will start talks on a free trade agreement with Malaysia, as it seeks to improve trade ties to support its recovery from a financial crisis, the Cabinet spokesperson said on Wednesday.
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed a Committee of Inquiry to investigate the actions taken by the State Intelligence Service (SIS), the Chief of National Intelligence (CNI), and other relevant authorities regarding prior intelligence received about the Easter Sunday terror attacks on April 21, 2019.The post Sri Lanka President appoints committee to probe 2019 Easter Sunday Att...
- President appoints committee to probe Channel 4 s allegations on Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Easter attacks- Inquiry committee appointed to probe actions taken on prior intelligence (Category: Breaking News)
- Actions of intelligence agencies prior to Easter bombings to be investigated (Category: Breaking News)
- Gotabaya Rajapaksa responds to allegations made by Channel 4 on Easter Sunday attacks (Category: Breaking News)
The Central Bank is to regulate all money transfer services in Sri Lanka, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said in a statement. Currently, institutions providing money transfer services in Sri Lanka such as banks and non-bank financial institutions, are regulated by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka or other relevant authorities to ensure […]
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka maintains policy interest rates (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka warns of risks investing in cryptocurrency (Category: Breaking News)
- Cash bundle worth Rs 5 million missing from Central Bank vault (Category: Breaking News)
- CBSL to take legal action on pyramid-type schemes (Category: Breaking News)
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- The NPP Factor: Rise Of Left-Wing Populism In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Brahmins Demand A Debate On Debt (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP & Its Critics (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Challenges: Economic Recovery & Political Devolution – IV (Category: Breaking News)
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- Historic Crimes Of The Chauvinistic Left: Struggle For Far Sighted Marxist Position (Category: Breaking News)
- Historic Crimes Of The Chauvinistic Left: Horror Of Indian Military & JVP (Category: Breaking News)
- Historic Crimes Of The Chauvinistic Left (Category: Breaking News)
- RIP: Comrade R Singamapanar: The First Tamil Political Activist From Chunnakam (Category: Breaking News)
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) announced that it functions as the regulatory and supervisory authority of Money or Value Transfer Service (MVTS) providers in Sri Lanka, effective from June 03, 2024.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says Sri Lanka’s economic crisis offers a historic opportunity to optimise the use of resources for SDG attainment. UNDP in Sri Lanka, Resident Representative, Ms. Azusa Kubota said that there needs to be concerted efforts to strengthen the linkages among planning, budgeting, monitoring and oversight and citizens’ engagement. The United […]
- UNDP and Sri Lanka discuss impact of regressive tax policies (Category: Breaking News)
- CA Sri Lanka seminar focuses on recent tax amendments (Category: Business)
- Sinopec Unveiled its First Renovated Filling Station with a New Image & New Facilities (Category: Breaking News)
- UNDP and Michelin Foundation partner to procure essential medicines for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to commence talks to reach a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Sri Lanka and Malaysia. The Government said that it has been recognized that the attraction of export-oriented foreign direct investments, diversification of exports and expansion of market access for goods and services are important to regain the economic […]
- India notes steady progress in relations with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Two SLPP and SLFP members join SJB (Category: Breaking News)
- Retired top Police investigators extend support to NPP (Category: Breaking News)
- US envoy meets Sri Lankan diaspora in Staten Island (Category: Breaking News)
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the submission of the Import and Export (Control) Regulations No. 7 of 2024, issued under the Import and Export (Control) Act No. 1 of 1969, and the Standardization and Quality Control Regulations issued under the same Act for the approval of the Parliament of Sri Lanka.
- Tim Berners-Lee startup launches privacy-focused service to secure your data - CNET (Category: Technology)
- High Velocity (Category: Business)
- Code masters (Category: Technology)
- Hobart diver improvises after COVID-19 closed pools (Category: USA, Indiana)
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry, delivering his statement at the BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting, stated that Global South should collectively address global challenges of climate change, debt burden and food security, the Sri Lankan Embassy in Moscow said in a statement.
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the upcoming presidential election isn't about his personal victory or defeat but about the success or failure of the entire country.The post Sri Lanka President calls for National Focus on Economic Reform ahead of Elections appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka needs strong new economic system, not reforms - President (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil s message for 75th Independence Day (Category: Breaking News)
- President urges private sector to become engines of growth in Sri Lanka s economy (Category: Breaking News)
- US envoy meets President Ranil, discusses ongoing crisis situation (Category: Breaking News)
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Agriculture and Plantation Industries to instruct the legal draftsman to complete preparing the bill for the establishment of the Sri Lanka Institute of Food Science and Technology by including the amendments proposed by the Attorney General.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Hon. President in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies to implement the National Tariff Policy in three phases from January 2025 and to publish the said policy through a gazette notification under section 101 of the Customs Ordinance for […]
- No water tariff hike this year – Minister of Water Supply (Category: Breaking News)
- Small Hydro Power Developers commend new NCRE tariff (Category: Business)
- Tax reduction implies to all engine capacities (Category: Breaking News)
- Controlled prices for drugs from 2012 Health Minister (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka called on BRICS to ensure a rules-based order, not only when it suits the rich and powerful, but as an equitable and justifiable model for a sustainable world order. Foreign Minister Ali Sabry undertook an official visit to Russia at the invitation of his counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the […]
- Russian Foreign Minister assures Sri Lankans will not be recruited for war (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka looks to enhance ties with Russia (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign Minister of Maldives Moosa Zameer to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Russia and Sri Lanka discuss issue related to Sri Lankans in Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
The highly anticipated “Battle of the Reef” Festival is set to make waves this July at the shores of the Pegasus Reef. This inaugural event promises an exhilarating celebration of athleticism, camaraderie, and entertainment, exclusively designed for corporate participants in Sri Lanka. On July 27, the pristine beaches of Pegasus Reef will come alive with […]
- Movenpick Colombo rebranded as NH Collection Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- President invites King Charles III to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- India notes steady progress in relations with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Two SLPP and SLFP members join SJB (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka s digital literacy has increased to 63.5% in the year 2023, according to the latest report by the Department of Census and Statistics. This means that three out of five persons aged between 5 and 69 in Sri Lanka are digitally literate.
Over thirty workers at a cosmetics manufacturing factory in Pinwatta, Panadura, have been rushed to hospitals today (June 12) after inhaling toxic fumes.The post Dozens hospitalized after toxic chemical incident at Pinwatta cosmetics factory appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- 30 factory workers hospitalised after inhaling toxic chemical fumes (Category: Breaking News)
- Toxic fire threat to workers (Category: AU, New South Wales)
- Trade training centre evacuated (Category: South Australia)
- Kandana factory fire- At least 60 students hospitalized after smoke inhalation (Category: Breaking News)
Postal workers in Sri Lanka plan to engage in a 24-hour trade union action starting at midnight tonight (June 12), by taking sick leave.The post Sri Lankan postal workers to stage sick leave protest over staffing shortages appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka’s Postal workers launch token strike over Nuwara Eliya Post Office (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Postal Service declared as essential service (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka postal strike ends (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka postal employees to protest tomorrow (Category: Breaking News)
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has expressed confidence that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will approve the release of the third tranche under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme today (12).
Heavy rain canceled the T20 World Cup Group D match between Sri Lanka and Nepal on Tuesday in Lauderhill, Florida.The post Rain washes out Sri Lanka Vs Nepal T20 World Cup match appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Do What You Like Vs Like What You (Have To) Do! (Category: Breaking News)
- Images: Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 1st T20 (Category: Breaking News)
- WT20 Statistical highlights: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- WT20 Statistical highlights: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Members of the teachers' and principals' unions in Sri Lanka, represented by the Ceylon Teachers' Union (CTU), will hold island-wide protests today (June 12).The post Teachers and Principals to hold island-wide protests over salary discrepancies appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Newly appointed principals of Sri Lanka complain about salary reductions (Category: Breaking News)
- University lecturers in Sri Lanka to strike tomorrow (Category: Breaking News)
- Government Nursing Officers engage in protest (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to take census on Justices of Peace (Category: Breaking News)
Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda addressing a press briefing titled ‘Collective Path to a Stable Country,’ held on Tuesday (11) at the Presidential Media Centre (PMC) said that the issue of Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lanka waters employing illegal fishing gear will be taken up during the the upcoming visit of the Indian Prime Minister […]
- Indian Flavour (Category: Business)
- Outpost Colleges (Category: Business)
- Stone stitching (Category: Technology)
- New Wave (Category: Business)
An international tribunal of prominent judges from the region said it was Âhorrified by the stark realities of the lives of Sri Lanka s tea and rubber plantation workers, after hearing testimonies from workers and trade unions.
Sri Lanka s Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry, who is currently in Russia to take part in the BRICS ministerial meeting has met with the Foreign Ministers of Thailand, China, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Iran and Russia and discussed bilateral relations.
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