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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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe says the upcoming presidential election will not be about his personal victory or defeat, but that of the country’s success or failure. The President noted that if the people are satisfied with the government’s program, they can support it. Otherwise, they will face the consequences of living in a country with a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
The Colombo District Court has extended the interim injunction issued preventing former President Maithripala Sirisena from functioning as the chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) until June 19.
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Sri Lanka s State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe says today (June 12) marks a significant milestone for Sri Lanka s economy as the International Monetary Fund s executive board is scheduled to discuss the second review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Article IV consultation.
The Sagarika train has suffered a breakdown at Kalutara, leading to significant delays along the coastal railway line, according to Sri Lanka Railways.
Nepal, which earlier hesitated to completely pivot towards China because of several economic and geopolitical factors, seems to have tilted heavily towards its big northern neighbor, giving it an opportunity to further increase its footprint in the Himalayan country’s political, economic, and social space. Yet what concerns Nepal watchers the most is the Himalayan nation’s […]
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says that the granting of approval for the new electricity tariff revision proposed by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is anticipated to be finalized by mid-July.
Sri Lanka and Nepal came to Lauderhill searching for their first wins, hoping to put their T20 World Cup 2024 on track. However incessant rain, heavy enough to trigger flash-flood alerts for local residents, left both teams splitting one point apiece. That means Sri Lanka are almost certainly out of Super Eight contention while Nepal’s […]
SLPP leader and former President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday said that elections must not be postponed. Asked by reporters what he thought of the UNP’s efforts to put off the upcoming Presidential Election, Rajapaksa said the UNP would be doomed in such an eventuality. Speaking to the media, after an SLPP meeting held in Colombo, the […]