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President Ranil Wickremesinghe has convened a pivotal meeting with leaders of accepted political parties to discuss the proposals put forth by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) with its high-level delegation.
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The ‘Masterpiece of Abuse’ an artistic creation dedicated to raising awareness and support for survivors of abuse was displayed at Pettah on International Women’s Day (8th March). The awarness programme was an initiative by Women In Need (WIN) in collaboration with Ogilvy Sri Lanka.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has convened a meeting on Monday (March 11) with the leaders of opposition parties in parliament and the visiting high-level delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Former President Maithripala has decided to file action against the media under the Online Safety Act. Sirisena told Parliament that it was a good thing that Sri Lanka now has an Online Safety Act. He accused some media of character assassination using reports over a house he was staying in. The former President said that […]
By Neville Ladduwahetty During President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s India visit in July 2023, five Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) were signed by India and Sri Lanka to establish physical connections between the two countries. This was followed more recently by the launch of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) – a mechanism that claims to reduce the cost […]
IMF programme in Sri Lanka was showing signs of “working” and it was translating into real outcomes, Peter Breuer, IMF’s Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka said during a meeting with President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Finance Ministry on Thursday (07), President’s Media Division (PMD) announced. Breuer said that positive outcome was thanks to Sri […]
It’s about to get easier for some foreign travelers to visit China, with the government announcing plans to extend its visa exemption policy to six additional European countries. The exemption will take effect on March 14, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced on Thursday during a press conference on the sidelines of the National People’s […]
Deputy Chief of the Office for International Military Cooperation (OMIC) of the Central Military Commission (CMC) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), Major General Zhang Baoqun, met Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, General Kamal Gunaratne, at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (March 07).The post Chinese and Sri Lankan Military Officials discuss collaboration and...
Two Sri Lankans are among the 21 crew members rescued by the Indian warship INS Kolkata from the cargo ship ‘True Confidence’ which was attacked by a missile by Houthi rebels in the Gulf of Aden, according to the Sri Lanka Navy.The post Sri Lankans among crew members rescued after fatal Houthi attack on ship off Yemen appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
The Nelum Pokuna Theater in Colombo hosted the launching ceremony of the “Press Vs. Prez” book today (07), with President Ranil Wickremesinghe presiding over the event. Addressing the gathering President Ranil Wickremesinghe further commented: “It must be noted that this collection of cartoons is in line with a longstanding tradition. I recall visiting former President […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) s Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Peter Breuer says the IMF program is showing signs of working and is translating into real outcomes thanks to the Sri Lankan authorities commitment to the program and its implementation.
A Red Sea merchant ship with two Sri Lankans was hit by a Houthi missile killing three seafarers, Reuters reported quoting the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). This was the first fatalities reported since the Iran-aligned Yemeni group began strikes against shipping in one of the world’s busiest trade lanes. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the […]
The second review of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)-Supported Program for Sri Lanka began, Thursday. State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said that the IMF 2nd review commenced with an opening meeting with President Ranil Wickremesinghe. “This marks an important milestone in our ongoing efforts to enhance stability and economic growth,” the State Minister said. […]
Nikki Haley is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race after winning just two Republican primaries. “The time has now come to suspend my campaign,” she said at a news conference on Wednesday morning. Her departure will leave her rival Donald Trump as the only Republican left after he dominated Super Tuesday, racking up a […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will start its second review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program for Sri Lanka today (March 07) with a meeting with President Ranil Wickremesinghe.The post IMF begins second review of Sri Lanka’s bailout package today appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will commence its second review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program for Sri Lanka today (March 07) with an opening meeting scheduled with President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
By Saman Indrajith President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday told Parliament that the government was planning to exempt items such as books, school equipment, health equipment, and medicine from VAT. Making a special statement in the House, the President said: “By 2022, the country was slated to repay approximately US$6 billion in foreign debt annually, amounting to […]
Sri Lanka's President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, asserted that the nation’s economy is experiencing robust growth due to the government’s initiatives.The post Sri Lanka’s President says Government initiatives drive robust economic growth appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Maldives and Sri Lanka discussed the current situation in the Indian Ocean region due to the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia and Israel and Palestine. State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon met the Maldives Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon at the Ministry of Defence, in the Maldives. During the meeting, Minister Ghassan thanked […]
Sri Lanka’s State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon met the Maldives Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon at the Ministry of Defence, Maldives yesterday (March 05).The post Sri Lanka’s State Minister of Defence meets Maldivian Defence Minister appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Puttalam District MP Ali Sabri Raheem has been suspended from Parliament for one month, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena said. The Speaker said the MP was suspended based on the recommendations of a report by the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. Last year the MP was detained at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) along with a […]
Sri Lanka has sought temporary relief from debt defaults from 2023 till 2027, President Ranil Wickremesinghe told Parliament, Wednesday. He said that Sri Lanka plans to diligently work towards repaying the loans in the period from 2027 to 2042. “Sri Lanka faces a significant burden of debt. By 2022, the country was slated to repay […]
The United States is committed to supporting women entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka, Dennis Wesner, Deputy Director of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Economic Growth said. USAID and the Women’s Development Federation (WDF) marked the successful culmination of the “Capacity Building Program on Trade and Market Access for Women Entrepreneurs” by […]
Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts, a leading hospitality brand in Sri Lanka, is proud to announce its partnership with Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) presented by MasterCard. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in elevating Sri Lanka’s fashion landscape by showcasing local talent and fostering innovation. Through a series of curated events and activations, Cinnamon Hotels and […]
As many as 99 kg of hashish, said to be worth ₹ 108 crore, was seized from a country boat near Mandapam coast in Tamil Nadu by India’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence and Indian Coast Guard Mandapam, an official said on Tuesday.The post 99 kg of hashish being smuggled to Sri Lanka seized near Tamil Nadu coast appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
…USD 6 mn provided in support of the project South Korea has funded the preparation of a master plan for Tertiary and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). It has been developed by Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), Project Management Consultant experts from UBION, and professionals in the TVET sector. On behalf of the Sri Lankan […]
Central Bank pay hike controversy: By Saman Indrajith The MPs who met a group of officials from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday found that the controversial salary increments of the CBSL workers had been based on a collective agreement. Some of the MPs argued that the collective agreement should be abolished. The meeting […]
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for top Russian commanders over alleged war crimes in Ukraine. Sergei Kobylash and Viktor Sokolov, an army lieutenant general and a navy admiral, are the two men named by the ICC. This is the second round of warrants for Russian officials related to the war in […]
Significant events in aviation usually fall into three categories: Incidents; Serious incidents; and Accidents. While the first may need only an internal (company) investigation, the other two require an official Investigation ideally conducted by a totally independent authority. That is, according to International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) guidelines contained in Annex 13 to the ICAO [&#...