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The inflow of workers remittances to Sri Lanka has exhibited an improvement in recent months with the country recording an inflow of USD 544.4 million for May 2024.
[…]The post On System Change appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- NPP & National Question (Category: Breaking News)
- Homework For NPP (Category: Breaking News)
- Monk’s Imprisonment: Aragalaya Victory No. 2 (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF’s Prescription: Panacea Or Palliative? (Category: Breaking News)
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) filed legal action in the Supreme Court challenging the Public Financial Management Bill, highlighting concerns related to public procurement. The petition (SC SD 77/2024) points out that Clause 32 of the Bill seriously weakens the controls on public procurement, thereby enhancing the corruption risk and weakening the level playing field. […]
- Sri Lanka Electricity Bill passed with amendments (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposed Electricity sector reforms published Gazette (Category: Breaking News)
- TISL seeks cross-party support for Anti-Corruption law (Category: Breaking News)
- Public Finance Committee requested to probe coal procurement (Category: Breaking News)
The family said that the Supreme Court ruling that former President Maithripala Sirisena’s pardon of Yvonne’s murderer is arbitrary and not valid in law brought them a profound sense of relief and justice. “The tragic and brutal loss of Yvonne has left an unfillable void in our hearts, causing us immense and ongoing pain. The […]
- Maithripala’s pardoning of Royal Park murder convict quashed (Category: Breaking News)
- US envoy meets Sri Lankan diaspora in Staten Island (Category: Breaking News)
- Bribe offered to free Royal Park murder convict (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala demands Rs 1 bn compensation from Amaraweera (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says macroeconomic policy reforms are starting to bear fruit in Sri Lanka. Julie Kozack, Director of the IMF Communications Department said that commendable outcomes include rapid disinflation, robust reserve accumulation, and initial signs of economic growth, while preserving stability of the financial system. “Program performance is strong with most qu...
- IMF says Sri Lanka yet to finalize deal with bondholders and creditors (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF wants Sri Lanka to implement deals with official creditors (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF hopeful of deal between Sri Lanka and commercial creditors (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF praises Sri Lanka’s economic progress amid challenges (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post “Minimum Estate Labour Wages” & Other Related Matters appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Responsible Investment Of Borrowed Money; Could This Be A Way Forward? (Category: Breaking News)
- The Franchise – Intentions, Operation & Results (Category: Breaking News)
- The Franchise – Intentions, Operation & Results (Category: Breaking News)
- The Franchise – Intentions, Operation & Results (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The World Thankfully Rising To End US-Israeli Political Exceptionalism appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- From ‘Never Again’ To ‘Here Again’ – World’s Shameful Indifference To Israeli Impunity! (Category: Breaking News)
- When The West’s Mask Slipped – Exposing Its Hypocrisy Beyond Gaza! (Category: Breaking News)
- ICJ Ruling On Israeli Genocide In Gaza; Stopped Short Of Ordering A Ceasefire (Category: Breaking News)
- Merely Focussing On Hamas Attacks – Missing The Wood For The Trees! (Category: Breaking News)
Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs, Rohana Dissanayake, during a press conference held today (07) at the Presidential Media Centre, themed ‘Collective path to a stable country’ announced that the artificial hockey rinks in Matale and Reid Avenue, Colombo which are undergoing modernization will be ready before July 15. Elaborating further, State Minister […]
- Cricket-Sri Lanka minister appoints new interim board (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka minister appoints new interim board (Category: Breaking News)
- National Sports Council gets new members (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to formulate National Sports Policy (Category: Breaking News)
It’s been a rough start for cricket in New York with more focus on the pitches than the cricket that has been played on them. No team has gone past 100 at this venue in four innings, with uneven bounce and prodigious movement up front bringing about plenty of criticism. The fast bowlers have so […]
- Kirton, Gordon and Heyliger sparkle in landmark Canada win (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2012 schedule announced (Category: Business)
- Bangladesh set to tour USA for three T20Is ahead of World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Karunaratne ton, Hasaranga five-for knock Ireland out (Category: Breaking News)
For the first time, the Saudi Government has offered Muslim members of Sri Lanka's Tri Forces a sponsored chance to perform the annual Haj pilgrimage this year (2024).The post Saudi Arabia offers Haj pilgrimage to Sri Lankan Muslim Tri Forces personnel for first time appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Saudi offers free Hajj pilgrimage for Sri Lankan Muslim tri-forces personnel (Category: Breaking News)
- Haj pilgrims swindled to the tune of Rs. 150 million! Haj Committee member assaulted in Mecca (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sent more Haj pilgrims at low cost (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan minister seeks enhanced pilgrims quota (Category: Breaking News)
As the crescent moon for the month of Dhul Hijjah (Hajj) has been sighted, Muslims in Sri Lanka will celebrate the Hajj festival (Eid-Ul- Adha) on 17 June 2024, the Colombo Grand Mosque announced today.
- Request to be made for Hajj Pilgrims allocation (Category: Breaking News)
- President is upbeat that Hajj is commemorated in a peaceful atmosphere (Category: Breaking News)
- Muslims commemorate Hajj (Category: Breaking News)
- Nov 7 declared public holiday for Hajj festival (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka s official reserve assets has recorded a marginal drop by 0.9% to USD 5.42 billion in May 2024 compared to USD 5.47 billion in April 2024, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
The Parliament of Sri Lanka has passed the Public Debt Management Bill today (June 07), State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said.
The Locomotive Operating Engineers Union of Sri Lanka Railways says that the strike action launched from midnight yesterday (06) will continue further.
U.S. Sports Envoys to Sri Lanka and former National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) players Stephen Howard and Astou Ndiaye, will be in Sri Lanka from June 8 through 14, the US Embassy in Sri Lanka said. The Public Diplomacy section of the U.S. Embassy will launch the weeklong basketball program […]
- Rights groups urge strong UN resolution on Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- United States to continue to invest in the people of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- India offers scholarships for Sri Lankans in Yoga and other subjects (Category: Breaking News)
- Demand for private tuition and English education in Sri Lanka increases (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe disclosed the government s domestic and external debt figures in the Parliament today (07).
Minister of Sports Harin Fernando announced that a complaint has been lodged with the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding the lengthy travel times and hardships the Sri Lankan team faced during the Group Stage matches of the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has ruled that the proposed bill titled “Gender Equality” is inconsistent with Article 12 of the Constitution.The post Supreme Court rules Sri Lanka’s “Gender Equality” bill inconsistent with constitution appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka Supreme Court determines major provisions of SJB’s draft 21A needs referendum (Category: Breaking News)
- Supreme Court determines certain provisions of draft 22A inconsistent with Constitution (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Electricity Bill requires special majority for passage (Category: Breaking News)
- Bureau of Rehabilitation Bill inconsistent with Constitution – Speaker informs Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
Rex Clementine in Dallas If the recent bilateral series between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh were any indication, the former world champions should cruise past Chandika Hathurusinghe’s side in their day-night fixture on Friday here in Dallas, a city in the southern US state Texas. Sri Lanka overcame Bangladesh in the recent T-20 series between the […]
- Rebels to launch new alliance, initiate talks with GL-Dallas group (Category: Breaking News)
- Present govt. eliminated fear from people’s hearts says Dallas (Category: Breaking News)
- Cadet training creates a disciplined nation - Dallas (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister of Technology, Kanaka Herath, announced that the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has granted preliminary approval for ‘Starlink’ to provide satellite-based internet services in Sri Lanka.
- Bond Auction (Category: Business)
- ‘SL will implement home-grown solution’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Market Flavour (Category: Business)
- Seeking Direction (Category: Business)
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives, Moosa Zameer called on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at the Temple Trees in Colombo on yesterday(June 6).
The Locomotive Operating Engineers Union of Sri Lanka Railways says they have launched a strike from midnight yesterday (06).
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) believes Sri Lanka will soon finalize agreements with external commercial creditors that align with program goals.The post IMF expects Sri Lanka to finalize deals with creditors soon appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Strong expectation that Sri Lanka will reach agreements with external creditors soon - IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF staff concludes visit to Sri Lanka saying debt agreements with creditors critical (Category: Breaking News)
- Swift completion of final agreements with official creditors critical for Sri Lanka  IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF praises Sri Lanka’s economic progress amid challenges (Category: Breaking News)
A group of Sri Lankan train drivers began a strike at midnight on Thursday (June 6).The post Sri Lankan train drivers strike over pay and promotion issues appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka’s Railway Department cancels 20 office trains due to ongoing strike (Category: Breaking News)
- Train strike called off (Category: Breaking News)
- 11 office train services cancelled due to strike (Category: Breaking News)
- Several trains cancelled due to a strike (Category: Breaking News)
In recognition of veteran actor Ravindra Randeniya’s outstanding contributions to Sri Lankan cinema over five decades, the ceremony, “Ravi – Self-Reflection on Half-Century in Cinema” took place Wednesday(05) at the Bandaranaike International Conference Hall in Colombo, presided over by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
- Chelsea Cinema gets back with Trak (Category: South Australia)
- President chief guest at “Ravi – Self-Reflection on Half-Century in Cinema” (Category: Breaking News)
- Stars to light up big screen (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Old dame still flickering (Category: Australia, Queensland)
The Second Reading of the Sri Lanka Electricity Bill was passed in Parliament yesterday with a majority of 44 votes. A total of 103 MPs voted in favour, while 59 voted against.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says there is a strong expectation that Sri Lanka will soon reach agreements with external commercial creditors consistent with program parameters.
Sri Lankans will need to pay between US$ 400 – US$ 600 to obtain a Starlink internet connection, once its services are launched in the country. Director General of the Sri Lanka Telecommunications Regulatory Commission, Madusanka Dissanayake, said that the initial setup or the registration cost for the service ranges from between US$ 400 and […]
- Elon Musk thanks Ranil for greenlight to launch Starlink (Category: Breaking News)
- TRCSL approves Starlink for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Preliminary work to bring Starlink to Sri Lanka completed (Category: Breaking News)
- Elon Musk’s Starlink internet available for pre-order in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Electricity Bill was passed in Parliament, with amendments. The Bill seeks to provide for the establishment of the National Electricity Advisory Council and make the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) the regulator for the electricity industry in terms of the proposed legislation. Further, it seeks to provide legislative measures applicable […]
- Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill passed by Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Election Commission informed on vacant seat in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Second Reading of the 2024 budget passed in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliament to convene on 17th May as decided earlier (Category: Breaking News)
By Saman Indrajith Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara told Parliament yesterday that there would be a power tariff reduction from July 1. The Minister moving the Electricity Amendment Bill for the second reading debate said that the CEB would submit its proposal for electricity tariff revision to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka […]
- Sri Lankan minister blames opposition members for losing EU's GSP Plus facility (Category: Breaking News)
- Electricity tariff could possibly reduce in December - Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Another electricity tariff revision in January? (Category: Breaking News)
- No power interruptions from today (16) – Electricity tariffs up by 66% (Category: Breaking News)
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