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[…]The post Uncertainty About Elections Can Cause Instability appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- System Change Happening In Wrong Direction (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF & LG Elections: Presidential Machinations & Opposition Myopia (Category: Breaking News)
- The Impact Of The Next Election On The Economic Reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- Supreme Court Shows Democratic Route To Government (Category: Breaking News)
By Easwaran Rutnam President Ranil Wickremesinghe blamed Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa for the crisis in the country saying things could have been different if he accepted the Prime Minister post in April 2022. The President expressed these views after delivering a statement in Parliament
- Sri Lanka President Ranil delivers Government’s policy statement in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- “We may contest elections separately but let us collaborate in nation-building endeavors” – Pres... (Category: Breaking News)
- Economy improving, VAT can be reduced – RW (Category: Breaking News)
- President outlines his track record since assuming office in 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
by Jayasri Priyalal Jayasripriyalal59@gmail.com The greatest challenges confronting the nation-states in the current era revolve around; deplorable debt, depleted natural resources, and degraded environment. Economic growth and future prosperity for all living beings are stalled due to the varying degrees of the 3D problems emerging out of ill-conceived policy divergences propelling the linear eco...
- IMF Must Become More Than Just A Debt Collector For Private Creditors (Category: Breaking News)
- SL hopes for productive talks at IMF WB spring meetings (Category: Breaking News)
- A survival strategy amidst geopolitical rivalry (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to brief creditors on IMF deal for economic recovery (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post American Chaos, Modi’s Heatwave & Ranil As Common Government Candidate appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Destination Delhi: Roving President’s Next Port Of Call (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s Election Timetable & Sri Lanka’s Deadlock Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Western Discontents, Modi’s New India, And Sri Lankan Anniversaries (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran-Israeli Tit For Tat, India’s Vote Marathon & Lanka’s Long Election Eve (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)
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 Why The Sri Lankan Rupee Is Appreciating appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Journey Through The Rotten Bridge For The Reforms Of Government Expenditure (Category: Breaking News)
- Who Are Primarily Responsible For The Economic Disaster, The Politicians Or The People? (Category: Breaking News)
- The Impact Of The Next Election On The Economic Reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka In Dire Straits (Category: Breaking News)
Peter Breuer, Chief of IMF Mission to Sri Lanka has claimed that the Sri Lankan economy is showing signs of progress. The monetary and fiscal measures like tax increases and particularly the debt moratorium may have resulted in giving some breathing space for the country to recover from the period of extreme hardship caused by […]
- Crashing economies and the South’s narrowing foreign policy options (Category: Breaking News)
- Need for new economic policy for poor countries (Category: Breaking News)
- Dr. Nicholas advises Lanka against swallowing IMF dope (Category: Breaking News)
- Pitfalls of export-led growth (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Suspension Of Parate Execution Won’t Do; Establish Bad Bank To Resolve Issue Permanently: Dr. Anil Baddevithana appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Parate execution is the last resort to protect depositors’ funds – SLBA (Category: Breaking News)
- Ministers of Justice and Health on collision course with association of banks (Category: Breaking News)
- Lending In A Recession: Banks Should Do Venture Capital Financing For Startups (Category: Breaking News)
- Only 0.4% of loans recovered using Parate laws – CBSL (Category: Breaking News)
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 […]
- ‘Is India going to steal land, water and air?’ (Category: Breaking News)
- India assures continued support for SL at Creditors’ Committee along with Japan and Paris Club (Category: Breaking News)
- India to push rupee investments in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- PM Modi’s comments: ‘Ensure dignity and respect for Tamils’ (Category: Breaking News)
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.
- Sri Lanka President Ranil delivers Government’s policy statement in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka expects 1.8% Economic growth in 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Government’s objective is to develop Sri Lanka as a thriving nation by 2048 (Category: Breaking News)
- President blames Sajith for crisis (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, addressing concerns about China’s increased presence in the Indian Ocean region, said the island nation would not allow anything that would jeopardize India’s security.The post Sri Lanka will not allow anything harmful to India’s security – President Ranil appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Fearing political pressure, Sri Lanka president wants to avoid trade integrations with India (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan president calls Aukus a ‘mistake’, rejects fears over China (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s access to growing Indian & African markets cannot be disrupted – President Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- RW: Final settlement with Tamils in a few months (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)
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)
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 post The Bleak Future For Sri Lanka : 75 Years After Independence appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity, & The IMF: A Solution Or A Worsening Of The Problem? (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? (Category: Breaking News)
- System Change Happening In Wrong Direction (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part III (Category: Breaking News)
By Sanath Nanayakkare When a country is in an economic crisis, it creates an environment conducive to implementing economic reforms which would be difficult to do in good times, however, it still depends on how far the reformist leaders can shape the opinion of the people and the people’s
- Sajith promises revolutionary economic reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- People must have confidence of ability to access Justice: Wijeyadasa (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil likely to go for presidential poll first – sources (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB country chief hopes Lanka could sustain policy reforms despite elections (Category: Breaking News)
The Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara, highlighted the significant improvement in the country’s foreign reserves under the leadership of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.The post Government abled to increase foreign reserves to USD 3.6 Billion – Minister appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Minister Manusha Nanayakkara Announces Remarkable Recovery: Government Replenishes Foreign Reser... (Category: Breaking News)
- Remittances from expat workers rise (Category: Breaking News)
- Current govt. increased foreign reserves to USD 3.6bn  Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Remittances from expat workers improving, says Manusha (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe has urged all political leaders to exhibit responsibility in their approach to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program.The post Sri Lanka President calls for proposals from opponents of IMF program to rescue country from financial crisis appeared
- The President desires to make the most of the development opportunities in the Indian Ocean regi... (Category: Breaking News)
- Rupees 1,500 million allocated for ‘Greater Kandy Urban Development Program’ – State Minister fo... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka will not allow anything harmful to India’s security – President Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- Having Proper plan to strengthen Sri Lanka’s economy is important – President (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Citizens Need A Snow White To Prod The Dwarfs In Governance & Society! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Is Post-Crisis Essential Reforms Being Effectively Progressed? If Not What Is The Way Forward? (Category: Breaking News)
- A Postscript To Political Crisis: A Way Out (Category: Breaking News)
- Mr. President, Dawn Of The New Year Is The Time For Reflection & To Redress Citizens Grievances ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposed Enactment Of The Economic Transformation Bill (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka will get about $600 million, on a staggered basis, from the Asian Development Bank after the International Monetary Fund releases the second tranche of a $2.9 billion bailout for the crisis-hit country, an official said on Tuesday.The post Sri Lanka to receive about $600 million ADB
- Sri Lanka eyes US $ 1.3 Billion from multilateral funding agencies this year (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB approves $200 Million to sustain economic stabilization efforts in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Asian Development Bank vows more help for crisis-hit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- World Bank releases additional USD 250 million for Sri Lanka to sustain economic reforms (Category: Breaking News)
by Ifham Nizam Political instability is one of the biggest stumbling blocks when it comes to managing climate vulnerability, a senior climate scientist has warned. Speaking at a recent symposium titled ‘Poverty Alleviation in an Era of Economic Crisis’, former Director of the Natural Resources
- Sri Lanka’s economy shows signs of stabilization, but poverty to remain elevated (Category: Breaking News)
- WB predicts Lanka’s poverty will increase to 28% in 2023 from 25% recorded last year (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB approves $350 mn for Sri Lanka Economic Stabilization Programme (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB’s knowledge engagement in Sri Lanka to be aligned with govt’s reform programme (Category: Breaking News)
Monday 27th November, 2023 The SJB has commenced collecting signatures for a public petition as part of a campaign to have those who are responsible for the current economic crisis stripped of their civic rights. Given public resentment, which is palpable, the SJB may be able to obtain hundreds
- SJB blames Rajapaksas for impending financial burden on public, calls for Government change (Category: Breaking News)
- Economy, debates and hard facts (Category: Breaking News)
- Reveal plans, uphold transparency (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB asks President to hold early general election (Category: Breaking News)
Budget highlights Following are the highlights of Budget proposals made by President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Parliament yesterday: New economic and political system The President said in order not to fall back into a crisis, the economic and political system of Sri Lanka must be created anew
- Prez presents Budget to ‘build foundation of Sri Lanka’s recovery’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Budget Speech 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- President presents budget replete with reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- Eran proposes raising PAYE threshold to Rs 200,000 a month (Category: Breaking News)
* Tax revenue to be raised by 47.1% in 2024 * Rs 10,000 increase for public sector workers * Pensioners to get Rs 2,500 allowance * Rs. 450 bn reserved for bank recapitalization * Four new universities to be established * 20% of state banks to be given off by Saman Indrajith President Ranil Wickremesinghe, […]
- Budget 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Budget Speech 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- A high-wire act (Category: Breaking News)
- President presents budget replete with reforms (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy In a television interview last month, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry reportedly said that the Government of President Ranil Wicrkemesinghe has taken ‘substantial steps to move away from a Welfare State’ in the last 18 months. And he said it not as if it was inevitable under the nation’s economic circumstances and […]
- After privatisation, who is going to feed the ‘gutter people’? (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF does not support providing subsidies to everyone in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF says economic recovery in Sri Lanka remains challenging (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF says full economic recovery in Sri Lanka is not yet assured (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Climate Change: A Red Flag For Environmental Security In Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Interplay Of Climate Change & Water Shortages In Sri Lanka’s Ecosystems (Category: Breaking News)
- Impact Of Climate Change In Sri Lanka: National Security Challenges & Way Forward (Category: Breaking News)
- Sustainable City Planning & Sri Lanka: A Comparative Study (Category: Breaking News)
- Sustainable City Planning & Sri Lanka: A Comparative Study (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has decided to continue to actively participate in the Belt and Road Initiative proposed by China. Issuing a joint statement, Sri Lanka reiterated that it will never allow any separatist activity against China on Sri Lanka‘s soil. The joint statement by China and Sri Lanka was issued following a visit to China by President Ranil Wickremesinghe […]
- China pledges steadfast support to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka and Estonia successfully conclude inaugural bilateral political consultations (Category: Breaking News)
- China remains the most sincere and reliable friend of Sri Lanka – Ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
- President Wickremesinghe places his trust on Xi Jinping (Category: Breaking News)
The World Bank revised up its forecasts for Sri Lanka's economy on Tuesday, noting the crisis-hit nation had made strides in reducing inflation and had benefited from tourism revenue as well as an appreciation in its currency.The post World Bank boosts Sri Lanka economic forecasts after inflation
- Sri Lanka resumes rate cuts to boost growth as inflation cools (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka still among 10 countries with highest food price inflation (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka unexpectedly cuts rates by 250 bps as inflation eases (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s economy to shrink by 2% in 2023, Central Bank says (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Only A Unified Approach Can Solve The Economic Crisis appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- People’s Preamble To IMF Technical Report (Category: Breaking News)
- If The Speaker Had Become The President, The Economic Crisis Might Have Been Eased By Now (Category: Breaking News)
- Entrepreneurs Argue Against Unpredictable Exchange Rate, Interest Rates & Tax Policy (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF’s Prescription: Panacea Or Palliative? (Category: Breaking News)
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