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By N Sathiya Moorthy If anything, the recent initiative of fisheries minister Douglas Devananda to create a fishermen’s volunteer force to tackle the fishers’ issue with the Indian neighbour can make it more complicated than already. If taken forward, it can lead to situations that could cause diplomatic heart-burning between the two South Asian neighbours […]
- There is much more to Katchchatheevu now (Category: Breaking News)
- How Sri Lankan hurdles can hamper connectivity projects to India (Category: Breaking News)
- Stalin writes to Centre seeking release of Indian fishermen from Sri Lankan custody (Category: Breaking News)
- Six Sri Lankan fishermen arrested for poaching in Indian waters (Category: Breaking News)
McDonald’s stores across Sri Lanka shut on Sunday after the US fast-food giant launched a legal battle with its local franchise holder over allegations of poor hygiene, court officials said. The Commercial High Court of Colombo ordered the closures until April 4, after the parent company accused the local franchise holder of failing to meet […]
- Order preventing Sirisena from functioning as SLFP Chairman extended (Category: Breaking News)
- Cricketer Lahiru Thirimanna injured in accident (Category: Breaking News)
- Five-month hold sought by Sri Lanka on lawsuit filed by bondholder (Category: Breaking News)
- Gnanasara Thero sentenced to 4 years behind bars (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasizes the necessity of a new economic reform program for the country’s economic recovery.The post Sri Lanka President stresses vitality of new Economic reforms for country’s recovery appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- “My concern was the nation’s future” – President (Category: Breaking News)
- 2100 new Grama Niladhari officials appointed (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says Let 2048 be the year of development for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President Ranil delivers Government’s policy statement in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
Jammu and Kashmir is experiencing a period of high growth, driven by proactive government policies, strategic investments, and concerted efforts aimed at unlocking the region’s immense potential. • Jammu and Kashmir contributes approximately 0.8 percent to India’s GDP, in alignment with its population share of 0.9 percent and its FDI and exports are expanding, with […]
- Can J&K’s GSDP to reach $28 billion with 7.5% growth in 2023-24 (Category: Breaking News)
- J-K on progressive path as ground situation changed after abrogation of Article 370 (Category: Breaking News)
- PM Modi’s vision of self-reliant India shapes startup culture in ‘Naya J&K’ (Category: Breaking News)
- J-K plans massive oilseed cultivation to boost edible oil sector (Category: Breaking News)
Jammu and Kashmir is experiencing a period of high growth, driven by proactive government policies, strategic investments, and concerted efforts aimed at unlocking the region’s immense potential. • Jammu and Kashmir contributes approximately 0.8 percent to India’s GDP, in alignment with its population share of 0.9 percent and its FDI and exports are expanding, with […]
- Can J&K’s GSDP to reach $28 billion with 7.5% growth in 2023-24 (Category: Breaking News)
- J-K on progressive path as ground situation changed after abrogation of Article 370 (Category: Breaking News)
- PM Modi’s vision of self-reliant India shapes startup culture in ‘Naya J&K’ (Category: Breaking News)
- J-K plans massive oilseed cultivation to boost edible oil sector (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe participating in a friendly discussion organized by the ‘United Youth Union’ on the theme ‘Future of our Youth’ in Polonnaruwa on Saturday (23), stressed the necessity of a new economic reform program for the country’s economic recovery. He requested for collective support from all citizens to prevent the next generation from inheriting […]
- Sri Lanka President stresses vitality of new Economic reforms for country’s recovery (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposed laws set to introduce structural changes, will be presented to Parliament in May – Pres... (Category: Breaking News)
- The Government’s objective is to develop Sri Lanka as a thriving nation by 2048 – President (Category: Breaking News)
- “We may contest elections separately but let us collaborate in nation-building endeavors” – Pres... (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Is Trump Likely To Be The Next American President? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Trump-Ramasamy Ticket GOP’s Best Bet In 2024; US Events Will Affect The Whole World (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump Checks-Out Of His Job (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump Checks-Out Of His Job (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump Checks-Out Of His Job (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Gaza In End Times appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Cauldrons We Make (Category: Breaking News)
- Nakba II & Arab Spring II: Looming Possibilities From Gaza Inferno (Category: Breaking News)
- Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? (Category: Breaking News)
- Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinian... (Category: Breaking News)
by Rex Clementine When your star player gets suspended twice within a month, that’s not ideal. When he is your captain, you have serious problems to deal with. We are talking about Wanindu Hasaranga here, whose constant altercations with match officials have landed him in trouble. First he took on local umpire Lyndon Hannibal for […]
- Hannibal unfit for international games – Hasaranga (Category: Breaking News)
- Hannibal was brought in for Palliyaguruge due to fatigue (Category: Breaking News)
- Umpire hora! (Category: Breaking News)
- Hasaranga suspended for two T20Is for outburst against umpire (Category: Breaking News)
The Board of Directors of Union Bank of Colombo PLC announced the appointment of Mr. Dinesh Weerakkody a distinguished banker and financial advisor with vast experience as an Independent Non-executive Director, with effect from 01 April 2024. Mr. Dinesh Weerakkody is a former Chairman of Hatton National Bank PLC and Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC […]
- Dinesh Weerakkody appointed Port City Commission Chairman (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC Sri Lanka celebrates the Most Admired Companies of 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka's Commercial Bank to expand into Asian region (Category: Breaking News)
- New Chairperson at HNB Assurance (Category: Business)
[…]The post Economic Realities & Political Promises appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- IMF’s Prescription: Panacea Or Palliative? (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF, ATA & RW’s Consolidation (Category: Breaking News)
- A führer In The Making (Category: Breaking News)
- Restructuring The Economy: A Stock Take (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka strongly condemned the dastardly terrorist attack which occurred at the Crocus City shopping center in Moscow, Russia causing tragic loss of civilian lives and injury. The Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry said that such cowardly acts of violence against civilians are abhorrent and have no place in civilized society. The Government and the people […]
- Another 21 Indian fishermen arrested in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Navy detains 32 Indian fishermen (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Sri Lankans on vessel attacked by rebels in the gulf sea rescued (Category: Breaking News)
- Fears over crisis mount as GR, MR stay put (Category: Breaking News)
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday wrote to India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, urging him to secure the immediate release of all detained fishermen and their fishing boats in Sri Lanka and ensure necessary legal assistance for them.The post Ensure release of Indian fishermen detained by Sri Lanka: TN Chief Minister to Jaishankar appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka La...
- Tamil Nadu chief minister seeks Centre’s intervention for release of Indian fishermen arrested b... (Category: Breaking News)
- Tamil Nadu CM wants fishermen detained in Sri Lanka freed (Category: Breaking News)
- PM Narendra Modi urged to intervene to get Tamil Nadu fishermen released from Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Ensure release of Indian fishermen detained by Sri Lanka- TN Chief Minister to Jaishankar (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Unit has arrested a Venezuelan national along with a stock of capsules of suspected cocaine at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning (23).
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena will visit China, his country’s biggest bilateral lender, next week, Beijing’s Foreign Ministry said Friday, according to AFP. “At the invitation of Premier Li Qiang of the State Council, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Dinesh Gunawardena will pay an official visit to China from March 25 to 30,” Foreign […]
- Song “Danno Budunge Sri Dharmaskandha” made a national heritage (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese Foreign Minister to hold crucial talks in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Crisis forced Sri Lanka to ensure financial discipline (Category: Breaking News)
- Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena assumes duties (Category: Breaking News)
Papua New Guinea have earned an disciplined 0-0 draw with Sri Lanka at the Race Course International Stadium in Colombo, as part of the FIFA Series. Warren Moon’s side, who will also take on Central African Republic next week, were well organised and hard-working in their performance as they continue their preparations for the OFC […]
- Major fire in Colombo building (Category: Breaking News)
- Security tightened around girls schools as Big Match fever grips Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Major drug haul bound for Sri Lanka seized in Tamil Nadu (Category: Breaking News)
- Suspect arrested for stealing President’s flag (Category: Breaking News)
After constructive discussions in Colombo, IMF Senior Mission Chief Peter Breuer and Deputy Mission Chief Ms. Katsiaryna Svirydzenka issued the following statement: “The IMF team reached staff-level agreement with the Sri Lankan authorities on the second review under the economic reform program supported by a 4-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement and concluded the 2024 […]
- Govt. ponders domestic debt optimisation operation (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF team gives prognosis for Lanka at conclusion of nearly two-week visit (Category: Breaking News)
- 93 percent jump in tax collection in first half of this year (Category: Breaking News)
- “Strong expectations” of SL soon striking deal with commercial creditors: IMF (Category: Breaking News)
… corruption cited as one of the three issues faced by the country Japanese Ambassador Hideaki Mizukoshi Thursday (21) urged Sri Lanka to turn the continuing economic, political and social crisis into an opportunity to achieve success. The Ambassador said that the country should take advantage of the continuing external pressure to adopt reforms, build-up […]
- Japan funds UNDP-led anti-corruption initiative, pledges about one million USD (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese Ambassador assures Japan’s support for Sri Lanka’s Economic development efforts (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan ready to support debt restructuring – Japanese Ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
- An appeal to Japan (Category: Breaking News)
Russia and China have blocked a US draft resolution put to the UN which for the first time called for a ceasefire and hostage releases in Gaza. While there have been previous attempts by other countries to call for a ceasefire, the US text marked a hardening of its stance towards Israel. But Russia and […]
- Turkey halts trade with Israel over ‘humanitarian tragedy’ in Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- Biden expects Iran to attack Israel ‘sooner than later’ (Category: Breaking News)
- China attacks ‘bandit logic’ of House vote on TikTok (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel’s Netanyahu says defences are ‘ready’ as Iran attacks (Category: Breaking News)
Gunmen burst into a big concert hall in Moscow and fired automatic weapons at the crowd, killing 40 people and wounding more than 100, according to Russia’s state news agency TASS, citing the Federal Security Service (FSB). Russian news reports said the assailants also used explosives, causing a massive blaze at the Crocus City Hall […]
- Russia says all four suspects arrested after 133 killed at concert hall (Category: Breaking News)
- Russian court charges four men with act of terrorism (Category: Breaking News)
- Russian authorities say at least 60 killed in Moscow concert hall attack (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka condemns terrorist attack in Moscow (Category: Breaking News)
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- Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s Accomplishments & Challenges (Category: Breaking News)
- The Aragalaya & The Wijeweera Legacy: How The Lankan Left Could Win (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil Vs. AKD: Who Will Blink First? (Category: Breaking News)
- Election ’24: Rajapaksa Implosion & Ranil’s Red Sea Meddling (Category: Breaking News)
The Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. MIZUKOSHI Hideaki, expressed Japan’s support for the current program aimed at rebuilding the Sri Lankan economy.The post Japanese Ambassador assures Japan’s support for Sri Lanka’s Economic development efforts appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Japanese envoy commends Sri Lanka s anti-corruption initiatives, assures support (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan will support Sri Lanka’s economic development efforts – Japanese Ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan ready to support debt restructuring – Japanese Ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan to support Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring negotiations (Category: Breaking News)
The Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka MIZUKOSHI Hideaki, expressed Japan’s support for the current program aimed at rebuilding the Sri Lankan economy. Drawing parallels between Japan’s historical journey and Sri Lanka’s current economic challenges, the Ambassador highlighted Japan’s resilience and economic resurgence as a model for Sri Lanka. These remarks were made during his keynote […]
- Japan pledges continued assistance (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese Ambassador assures Japan’s support for Sri Lanka’s Economic development efforts (Category: Breaking News)
- JAPANESE ENVOY AKASHI WELCOMES SRI LANKA’S DEVELOPMENT (Category: Breaking News)
- Rural students benefit from Japanese benevolence (Category: Breaking News)
Following productive discussions, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Sri Lankan authorities have achieved a staff-level agreement on economic policies, marking a significant step in concluding the second review of the 4-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF)-supported program and the 2024 Article IV Consultation.
Sri Lanka is close to finalising a debt treatment plan with India and the Paris Club, sources familiar with the negotiations said, pointing to a likely moratorium of up to six years and a reduced interest rate during the repayment period.The post Sri Lanka to secure likely 6-year moratorium on debt owed to India, Paris Club appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories...
- Paris Club proposing a 10-year moratorium on Sri Lanka’s debt – Report (Category: Breaking News)
- Paris Club to give Sri Lanka financing assurances amid IMF debt talks – sources (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka thanks India for giving assurances to IMF for USD 2.9 Billion bailout package (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bondholders ready for debt restructuring talks with authorities (Category: Breaking News)
Following productive discussions, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Sri Lankan authorities have achieved a staff-level agreement on economic policies, marking a significant step in concluding the second review of the 4-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF)-supported program and the 2024 Article IV Consultation. This was stated by Mr. Peter Breuer, IMF Senior Mission Chief during […]
- IMF reaches staff-level agreement on first review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility arrangem... (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF reaches staff-level agreement on Sri Lanka’s second review (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF reaches staff-level agreement on Second Review of Sri Lanka’s EFF (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka on second review (Category: Breaking News)
Bangladesh won the toss and decided to put Sri Lanka in to bat in the first Test in Sylhet. Najmul Hossain Shanto said he was hoping for early inroads as he felt the moisture in the wicket from rain earlier in the day might aid seam and swing bowling. This could particularly aid express pacer […]
Alhambra Hotels commemorates five decades of unwavering dedication to hospitality excellence today. What began as a visionary endeavor by founding Chairman Mr. Jabir A. Cader, a prominent businessman, has evolved into a cornerstone of Colombo’s hospitality landscape. Originally envisioned as a modern cinema, the venture transformed with the changing tides, capitalizing on the burgeoning tour...
- Alhambra Hotels commemorates five decades of unwavering dedication to hospitality (Category: Breaking News)
- Movenpick Colombo rebranded as NH Collection Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Adrian Zecha : The Trailblazing Innovator Continuing to Redefine Luxury Travel (Category: Breaking News)
- President appeals to public not to back another ‘Aragalaya’ (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reached a staff-level agreement with the Sri Lankan authorities on the second review under the economic reform program supported by a 4-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement. The EFF arrangement was approved by the IMF Executive Board for a total amount of SDR 2.3 billion (about US$3 billion) on March […]
- IMF delegation to visit Colombo next week (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF commends Sri Lanka’s economic reforms endeavors (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF remains very hopeful on Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF chief pleased with deal reached to support Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Japan, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have joined hands to protect Sri Lankans from human trafficking. With USD 2.6 Million funding support from the Government of Japan, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), and the International Labour Organization (ILO) launched 12-month “UPLIFT” project. The initiative will contr...
- IOM works with Japan and ILO to assist repatriated Sri Lankan migrant workers (Category: Breaking News)
- Eight Sri Lankans trafficked to cyber scamming in Myanmar repatriated (Category: Breaking News)
- IOM works with airline staff in Sri Lanka to combat human trafficking (Category: Breaking News)
- IOM helps Sri Lanka strengthen border governance (Category: Breaking News)
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