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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 […]
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 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.
At first glance, life in Sri Lanka's financial capital Colombo looks deceptively normal.The post Is the worst over for Sri Lanka’s economic crisis? appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Udeni Kaluthantri, a 54-year-old port worker, became an overnight sensation last year for reasons that had nothing to do with his job. Days after protesters stormed the presidential palace in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo, a video surfaced of Mr Kaluthantri lounging on a bed draped with the presidential flag. Pictures of young men jumping […]
Sri Lanka expects to host 1.55 million visitors and earn 2.7 billion Sri Lankan rupees ($8.4 million) in much-needed tourism revenue this year, as it maps a road to the recovery of its tourism sector amid its worst economic crisis in decades.The post Sri Lanka expects cash infusion from 1.5 million tourists in 2023 for crisis-hit economy appeared first on Sri Lanka Breaking News and Top Headlines ...
Adventure tourism is playing a key role in helping Sri Lanka rebuild its economy after a turbulent few years for the South Asian nation.The post Sri Lanka looks to adventure travel to attract ‘quality’ tourists and help rebuild economy appeared first on Sri Lanka Breaking News and Top Headlines - ONLANKA News.
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed the United National Party (UNP) May Day celebrations held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo yesterday (May 01) through video technology.The post Sri Lanka President says Let 2048 be the year of development for Sri Lanka appeared first on Sri Lanka Breaking News and Top Headlines - ONLANKA News.
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The Sri Lankan government is seeking Russian cooperation in multiple sectors, namely, tourism, air traffic, and locomotive construction, besides eyeing crude from Moscow.The post Sri Lanka mulls buying Russian oil & fertilizers appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
In a major breakthrough, Sri Lanka has received a financial assurance letter from the Exim Bank of China and the letter of agreement has been sent to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). President Ranil Wickremesinghe told Parliament that he received the financial assurance letter from the Exim Bank of China last night and he and […]
[…]The post President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Special Statement – Full Text appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
Colombo [Sri Lanka], February 2 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s visit to Sri Lanka is being seen as a harbinger of positive developments and an improved economic and financial situation for the island nation. Jaishankar during his visit to Sri Lanka reasserted India’s pursuit of the ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and the belief in not […]
Sri Lanka's Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said regardless of the future elections, he wants to see a continuation of the economic reform path the country has embarked on, as it is the only way to come out of the current crisis.The post Sri Lanka’s Central Bank insists on staying on reform path regardless of election outcome appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking ...
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Sri Lanka tourism is yet to see large foreign visitors after political crisis ended.
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Crisis-hit Sri Lanka is desperately looking for tourism earning to finance its imports
A food crisis in Sri Lanka looms as the island nation faces its worst economic disaster in decades. With food price inflation higher than 90%, even staples like rice have become almost unaffordable for many Sri Lankans. The World Food Programme (WFP) estimates that about 30% of the population is food insecure and that one out of […]
By Rathindra Kuruwita Those who claimed that privatisation was the panacea for Sri Lanka’s economic ills had to present information about privatise institutions first, Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said on Wednesday at a conference on privatisation of state assets. Dissanayake said that the SLPP had campaigned in 2019 and 2020 on a […]
Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner in New Delhi, Milinda Moragoda, has declared that the preliminary agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), under which Sri Lanka could receive $2.9 billion to tackle the ongoing economic crisis, is a “first step” in the long haul of economic recovery, but would provide the country and investors “confidence” to […]
President Wickremesinghe through interim budget expects 2.5 million tourists in 2023.
"This is a positive step and I am positive that the winter tourism season will perform well."
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Difficulties procuring insurance, as well as logistical and security concerns, were some of the issues raised by sponsors and broadcasters that led to the Asia Cup being shifted from Sri Lanka to the United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka Cricket has revealed. “They felt that the situation in Sri Lanka was not conducive to garner the […]
Abeyewardena made the announcement at a press conference held at his official residence Friday July 15.
Reiterating India’s support for Sri Lanka, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the situation in the island nation is very sensitive and New Delhi is focusing on ways it can help Colombo economically at this time of need. Addressing a press briefing in Kerala, Jaishankar said, “The situation in Sri Lanka is very […]
Statement signed by 15 Bishops calls for government to take drastic action to tackle economic crisis Lankan bishops have urged the government to provide a relief package for the poor amid the worst economic crisis since independence in 1948.The foreign exchange crisis has led to a shortage
Sri Lanka is desperate for foreign currency earnings through tourism
Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena today refused to divert from the Parliament agenda and discuss the ongoing crisis in the country. Independent MP Wimal Weerawansa questioned the failure of the Parliament to focus on the fuel issue today instead of discussing others matters. The Speaker responded saying party leaders had agreed on the agenda so he […]