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Sri Lanka says Australia is helping shift the power dynamics in the region. The comments were made when Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs Penny Wong met President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Perth. During the encounter, Minister Wong extended a warm welcome to President Wickremesinghe in Australia and conveyed gratitude for Sri Lanka’s supportive role in the […]
- Australia to provide additional $25 million to help Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Australian Foreign Minister appoints new envoy to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil off to Australia this week (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil meets British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe delivered a speech at the 7th Indian Ocean Conference in Perth, focusing on the theme “Towards a Stable and Sustainable Indian Ocean.”The post Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe addresses 7th Indian Ocean Conference in Perth appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka President leaves for Australia to attend 7th Indian Ocean Conference (Category: Breaking News)
- President to attend 7th Indian Ocean Conference in Perth, Australia (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil Wickremesinghe calls for unified action to safeguard the Indian Ocean (Category: Breaking News)
- President to Australia to participate in the 7th Indian Ocean Summit (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister of Power and Energy, D.V. Chanaka, says Sri Lanka has generated a revenue of USD 3 million through the sale of 5,200 MT of fuel via the revived bunkering system for vessels.The post Sri Lanka earned $3 Million from resuming bunkering system – State Minister appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka earned USD 03 Million from bunkering – State Minister of Power and Energy (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka earned $3mn from resuming bunkering system - State Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- New pipeline to boost bunker business in Colombo (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka says China to not operate oil bunkering (Category: Breaking News)
In a recent development at the Indian Ocean Conference, Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs Penny Wong held a significant meeting with President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe invited West Australia Prime Minister Roger Cook to visit Sri Lanka and explore investment opportunities in the country. President Wickremesinghe, arrived at the Perth International Airport Thursday afternoon (08) to attend the 7th Indian Ocean Conference in Perth, Australia At the invitation of the India Foundation and the Australian Government, President Ranil [...
- UN FAO to support Sri Lanka during these critical times (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi committed to support Indian origin Tamils in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Students attend Sri Lanka’s Cabinet meeting for the first time (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka keen to resume LRT project soon (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post NPP Deserves Fairness From Critics appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- NPP & Its Critics (Category: Breaking News)
- Homework For NPP (Category: Breaking News)
- RW, IMF & The Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP & Bird Cage Economy (Category: Breaking News)
By Uditha Devapriya George Keyt, Sri Lanka’s most celebrated painter, died 30 years ago in 1993. During his life and after his death, he became the subject of several studies by Sri Lankan and foreign scholars. Today his paintings have found their way to some of the biggest art collections in his country, as well […]
- The MMCA Sri Lanka partners with the George Keyt Foundation (Category: Breaking News)
- From Bradby to Degaldoruwa (Category: Breaking News)
- Kevum,Krida , and Kade : Avurudu in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Reflections on an April in Kurunegala (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Genocide Of Palestinian Began Since 1948 appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Isn’t It Time For Sri Lanka To Expel Israelis? (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel – Most Condemned UN Member (Category: Breaking News)
- ICJ Ruling On Israeli Genocide In Gaza; Stopped Short Of Ordering A Ceasefire (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Supports US War-Mongers Against Houthis (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post NPP’s Visit To India & Learning From India’s Success appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- A Tale Of Shifting Sentiments & Political Chess (Category: Breaking News)
- The Driving Forces Behind NPP’s Popularity (Category: Breaking News)
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- Do Sri Lankan Politicians Need Educational Qualifications? (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe left the island this morning (08) to attend the Seventh Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) in Perth, Australia, from February 9th to 10th on an invitation from the India Foundation and the Government of Australia. He is scheduled to deliver the keynote address. The conference themed “Towards a Stable and Sustainable Indian Ocean,” […]
- Looking west as focus changes (Category: Western Australia)
- Ocean Rescue (Category: Business)
- Grrrr... (Category: Business)
- Gotabaya schedule to visit India (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has left for Australia to participate in the 7th Indian Ocean Conference in Perth, Australia.The post Sri Lanka President leaves for Australia to attend 7th Indian Ocean Conference appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe addresses 7th Indian Ocean Conference in Perth (Category: Breaking News)
- President to Australia to participate in the 7th Indian Ocean Summit (Category: Breaking News)
- President to attend 7th Indian Ocean Conference in Perth, Australia (Category: Breaking News)
- President to announce Government policy on 7th February (Category: Breaking News)
Tens of millions of Pakistanis head to the polls today (08) to vote in a new government amid soaring inflation, rising violence and claims of rigging. The election comes almost two years since the previous prime minister, cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan, was ousted in a no-confidence vote. Khan was later jailed on corruption charges and is […]
- Pakistan election: Final results give Khan-backed candidates lead (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan elections 2024: Count under way after controversial election (Category: Breaking News)
- Rohit Sharma: The Indian captain who lost cricket World Cup but won hearts (Category: Breaking News)
- Kenneth Eugene Smith faces first nitrogen execution in US after losing last-minute appeals (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said in Parliamenty yesterday he was aware that Value Added Tax (VAT) was a burden on the public. He said it would be possible to reduce VAT with the passage of time. Delivering the government policy statement at the commencement of the new session of Parliament, the President said: “The prior scarcity […]
- “We may contest elections separately but let us collaborate in nation-building endeavors” – Pres... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President Ranil delivers Government’s policy statement in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- President ready to exempt school supplies, health equipment, medicine, etc., from VAT (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt will increase benefits for people as revenue buffers strengthen, says President (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe left the island this morning (08) to attend the Seventh Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) in Perth, Australia, from February 9th to 10th on an invitation from the India Foundation and the Government of Australia. On an official visit, President Wickremesinghe will play a pivotal role in shaping discussions at the conference, slated […]
- Ranil takes oaths as new Prime Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- President Wickremesinghe returns to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- President leaves for England to attend Queen’s funeral (Category: Breaking News)
- President leaves on official visit to Japan and Philippines (Category: Breaking News)
By DR. C. S. WEERARATNA A trade deficit typically occurs when a country does not produce enough goods for its citizens. When production cannot meet demand as in Sri Lanka, there is a need to import thereby widening the trade deficit. A persistent trade deficit is detrimental to a country’s economy because it is financed […]
- Plantation sector and economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Achieving food security:Integrated plan necessary (Category: Breaking News)
- Imports swell, exports lose steam (Category: Business)
- President presents budget replete with reforms (Category: Breaking News)
Urges unity over deep political divisions for effective crisis management Says ‘intricate’ foreign debt restructuring will take up to six months Invites Opposition to confer with institutions that foster international financial stability by Sanath Nanayakkare As government revenue increases, measures will be taken to increase benefits for the people accordingly, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said...
- No final decision on domestic debt restructuring : Bandula debt (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP moves SC to prevent possible losses to EPF, ETF (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt restructuring strategy out in April (Category: Breaking News)
- A high-wire act (Category: Breaking News)
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected Hamas’s proposed ceasefire terms – saying “total victory” in Gaza is possible within months. He was speaking after Hamas laid out a series of demands in response to an Israel-backed ceasefire proposal. Mr Netanyahu said negotiations with the group were “not going anywhere” and described their terms as...
- Hostages’ fates haunt Israel as war intensifies (Category: Breaking News)
- EU says starvation in Gaza being used as a weapon (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel carries out intense air strikes on Khan Younis in southern Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- PM says Israel at war after 100 killed in attack from Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe sought the support of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and also assured a review of the VAT, while speaking in Parliament, Wednesday. The President noted that the JVP had worked with the Government when he was Prime Minister in 2015. He said that if the JVP could work with the 2015 ‘Good […]
- Gayantha insists not leaving SJB despite going for President’s event (Category: Breaking News)
- Fifth session of 9th Parliament ceremonially declared open (Category: Breaking News)
- Cuban leader seeks healthy economic cooperation with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- President accused of acting like Pusswedilla (Category: Breaking News)
Inaugurating the 5th session of the 9th Parliament of Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe called upon all lawmakers to collaborate in nation building even though they would be contesting elections separately. “From ancient times to the present day, our world has encountered a myriad of crises, spanning nations and personal lives alike. While some crises […]
- Sri Lanka President Ranil delivers Government’s policy statement in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Economy improving, VAT can be reduced – RW (Category: Breaking News)
- President blames Sajith for crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Government’s objective is to develop Sri Lanka as a thriving nation by 2048 (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post 76 Years Of (In)Dependence! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Poverty Of Wisdom (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil’s Presidency & The TNA’s Dilemma (Category: Breaking News)
- Amirthalingam & SWRD Unleashed The Same Venom & Earned The Same Results: Two Sides Of The Same C... (Category: Breaking News)
- 1972: A Historic Opportunity Missed (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe while presenting his Policy Statement in Parliament today (February 07), says the government was planning to reduce the tax burden as economic reforms continue to stabilize the economy.The post Sri Lanka President Ranil delivers Government’s policy statement in Parliament appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- “We may contest elections separately but let us collaborate in nation-building endeavors” – Pres... (Category: Breaking News)
- President blames Sajith for crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Economy improving, VAT can be reduced – RW (Category: Breaking News)
- Government’s objective is to develop Sri Lanka as a thriving nation by 2048 (Category: Breaking News)
The daily turnover of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has crossed Rs. 11 billion this morning (Feb. 07).
As the Maldives approaches a critical juncture in its economic trajectory, the decisions made by President Mohamed Muizzu are coming under intense scrutiny. The nation, composed of around 550,000 people stands at a crossroads, grappling with economic challenges exacerbated by a series of decisions that have raised eyebrows and sparked concerns. The recent reports indicating […]
- Maldives is now a Pawn in China’s Strategic Game (Category: Breaking News)
- Maldives In Murky Waters: Chinese Debt Challenges For Economic Stability (Category: Breaking News)
- China and India’s Engagement with the Maldives: “Rich Imperialism” vs “Poor Imperialism” (Category: Breaking News)
- New Maldives president promises to expel foreign military personnel (Category: Breaking News)
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ali Sabry says strengthening and carrying forward President Ranil Wickremesinghe s program to establish free trade agreements (FTAs) with other countries is crucial to ensure Sri Lanka s economic stability and prevent future downturns.
Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader Udaya Gammanpila, MP, yesterday (06) alleged that the decision to issue freehold titles to farmers could cause a catastrophic situation. Declaring that President Ranil Wickremesinghe had launched the first phase of the Urumaya programme with an eye to the presidential polls, the former Power and Energy Minister asked whether the […]
- Govt. decision to give two million farming families freehold land deeds will lead to shanty town... (Category: Breaking News)
- Illegality of Urumaya programme (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan farmers raise concerns over govt.’s agricultural policies (Category: Breaking News)
- Overseas travel ban on Udaya Gammanpila temporarily lifted (Category: Breaking News)
Hamas says it has given its response to a framework proposal for a new ceasefire in Gaza. The details of the deal – set out by Israel, the US, Qatar and Egypt – have not been released. It was earlier reported to include a six-week truce, when more Israeli hostages would be exchanged for Palestinian […]
- Over 100 reported killed in crowd near Gaza aid convoy (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel rescues two hostages in Rafah amid deadly strikes (Category: Breaking News)
- EU says starvation in Gaza being used as a weapon (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel carries out intense air strikes on Khan Younis in southern Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Anura’s Visit To India, Its Signs & Importance appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Modi’s Wolf Worrier Diplomacy Opens A Window For China In South Asia (Category: Breaking News)
- Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s Accomplishments & Challenges (Category: Breaking News)
- V. Anandasangaree: The LTTE Vilified Him, But History Has Vindicated Him (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP’s Economic Diplomacy; Non-Aligned In The Best Interests Of The Nation (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post JVP: From Idealism Of Anti-Indianism To Pragmatic Realism(?) appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Feminist Revolt & Masculinity Pitfalls In The Bolshevik Camp: Sri Lanka’s Election Prelude (Category: Breaking News)
- May Day Music Miscellany: Contest Between The SJB & The NPP & The UNP-SLPP Dilemma (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Political Landscape: Navigating A Tripartite Contest (Category: Breaking News)
- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has approved gradually lifting some limits on converting rupees to foreign exchange for outward remittances and the new directions will be presented to parliament for approval, cabinet spokesperson Bandula Gunawardane said on Tuesday.The post Sri Lanka approves lifting some limits on rupee conversion for outward remittances appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and T...
- Sri Lanka approves lifting some limits on rupee conversion for outward remittances (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka relaxes certain limitations on outward remittances (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Rupee further depreciates against U.S. Dollar (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates further against U.S. Dollar (Category: Breaking News)
N Sathiya Moorthy Chennai 4 February 2024 The way western nations through their diplomats deployed in Colombo continue to comment on what essentially are internal matters of the country, they should sooner than later be prepared for a future government either asking them to shut up or withdraw into a shell, at times quitting […]
- Anura insists visit to India will not change party policy (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi committed to support Indian origin Tamils in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- When AKD met AKD, why and to what end (Category: Breaking News)
- Iranian President invited for state visit to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
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