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State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe expressed gratitude to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Board Members, Management and Mission Team for the unwavering and dedicated support extended to Sri Lanka following the approval of the second review of the EFF programme.
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the second review under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement, allowing the authorities to draw SDR 254 million (about US$336 million). This brings the total IMF financial support disbursed so far to SDR 762 million (about US$1 billion). The Executive Board also concluded the […]
- IMF Executive Board approves US$ 337 million to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Government’s Letter of Intent for fresh IMF support under SBA (Category: Business)
- IMF Executive Board approves another US$336 million for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Raising the bar: The rise of the Sri Lankan economy (Category: Business)
Twenty newly recruited officers to the Sri Lanka Foreign Service were welcomed to the Ministry by Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane on Tuesday (11). The Foreign Secretary highlighted the important role of the Sri Lanka Foreign Service (SLFS) and the special responsibilities of all officers as public servants. She referred to the skills required in the […]
- Fargo native set to assume ambassadorship in Mauritania (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Fargo native set to assume ambassadorship in Mauritania (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Romesh Jayasinghe passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Transfer Havoc at the Ministry of External Affairs (Category: Breaking News)
Ambassador comments on 2024 prez poll Russian Ambassador Levan Dzhagaryan said that regardless of the outcome of the presidential election later this year in Sri Lanka, the Russian Federation expected the new government to continue with what he called independent neutral foreign policy and preserve the continuity in friendly relations with Russia. Declaring that Russia […]
- Sri Lanka should decide if it wants nuclear cooperation with Russia - Envoy (Category: Breaking News)
- Russian envoy perplexed by omission of Sri Lankans fighting for Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
- Russian Ambassador calls on new Foreign Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka in talks with Russia to build nuclear power plant (Category: Breaking News)
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the second review under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement, allowing the authorities to draw SDR 254 million (about US$336 million).
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the second review under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement, with Sri Lanka allowing the authorities to draw about US$336 million. This brings the total IMF financial support disbursed so far to SDR 762 million (about US$1 billion). The Executive Board also concluded the […]
- IMF reaches staff-level agreement on Sri Lanka’s second review (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF says full economic recovery in Sri Lanka is not yet assured (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to receive first tranche of IMF funds in two days (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF reaches crucial staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka following first review (Category: Breaking News)
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved Sri Lanka s second review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme, paving the way for the country to receive the third tranche of around USD 330 million, Sri Lanka s Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said.
[…]The post Historic Crimes Of The Chauvinistic Left: Why Defending Marxist Position Is Important appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Historic Crimes Of The Chauvinistic Left: Struggle For Far Sighted Marxist Position (Category: Breaking News)
- Historic Crimes Of The Chauvinistic Left: Horror Of Indian Military & JVP (Category: Breaking News)
- Historic Crimes Of The Chauvinistic Left (Category: Breaking News)
- RIP: Comrade R Singamapanar: The First Tamil Political Activist From Chunnakam (Category: Breaking News)
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 […]
- Russian Foreign Minister assures Sri Lankans will not be recruited for war (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka looks to enhance ties with Russia (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign Minister of Maldives Moosa Zameer to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Russia and Sri Lanka discuss issue related to Sri Lankans in Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
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).
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 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.
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 […]
- India makes inroads into Sri Lanka under China’s long shadow (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka asks China to defer arrival of ship after India objects (Category: Breaking News)
- China’s developmental projects impacts climate, environment: Experts (Category: Breaking News)
- China must develop a more consensual approach to Himalayan water (Category: Breaking News)
Director-General of the International Labour Organisation Gilbert F. Houngbo has lauded the Sri Lankan government’s recent move to grant a 70 percent salary increment to plantation sector workers. Houngbo commended the government for increasing the estate workers’ salaries when Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara met him on the sidelines of the Annual International Lab...
- Proposals approved for the welfare of migrant workers yet to be implemented  Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Over 200,000 Sri Lankans have left for overseas jobs so far this year (Category: Breaking News)
- Saudi Arabia to provide 200,000 jobs for Sri Lankans in 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- 12-hour flight delay affects another group of S.Korea-bound SL workers (Category: Breaking News)
The 48th Annual Convention of Y’s Men International Sri Lanka Region (YSMISL) is scheduled to be held on 15th June 2024 at the “Rainbow” Room of the Grand Oriental Hotel in Colombo Fort. A media release said that the President of the Asia Pacific Area, representing the100 year old organization’ Y’s Men International Geneva (YMI). […]
- Prez promotes use of AI in local film industry (Category: Breaking News)
- President tells Arab envoys Lanka wants immediate ceasefire in Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- Increase in workers’ remittances (Category: Breaking News)
- Fellowship night of Buddhist Overseas Tour organizers’ Association (Category: Breaking News)
Rocky Flintoff, the son of former England allrounder Andrew Flintoff, has been called up to England men’s Under-19 squad for their three-match youth ODI series against Sri Lanka later this month. Despite being just 16, Flintoff has impressed for Lancashire 2nd XI this season. He made his debut two days after his 16th birthday and scored a maiden […]
- New York increases security ahead of India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match (Category: Breaking News)
- Popular K-Pop singer Park Boram dies aged 30 (Category: Breaking News)
- India election throws up surprise as Modi’s alliance scrapes past majority (Category: Breaking News)
- Donald Trump scowls as jury is picked to decide how much he owes for denying sex assault (Category: Breaking News)
The Ceylon Workers Congress (CWC) has declared war on plantation companies that failed to pay the Rs. 1700 daily wage. CWC President Senthil Thondaman said that some plantation companies had paid only Rs. 1000 as the daily wage despite a gazette notice being published last month stating that a daily wage of Rs. 1700 be […]
- PA accuses Thondaman of blatant and reckless disregard for the law (Category: Breaking News)
- Jeevan defends his aggressive behaviour at Point Pedro estate (Category: Breaking News)
- Minister Jeevan warns plantation companies (Category: Breaking News)
- Plantation workers stage protest demanding Rs. 1700 wage (Category: Breaking News)
With over 16 years of proven experience in guiding students to their dreams of overseas education, i-Ed Australia a pioneering education consultant will hosted an Open Day for students looking to pursue their higher studies overseas. The Open Day was held on Saturday 11th May 2024 at the Galle Face Hotel, and featured representatives from […]
- Asylum-seeker rhetoric blamed for slump in student visas (Category: Australia, Victoria)
- Bailey and Cowan power Australia A to massive lead (Category: Sports)
- Budget promises on skill development become operational (Category: Breaking News)
- Students shun Australia (Category: South Australia)
In a landmark collaboration, the National Youth Services Council (NYSC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Sri Lanka have joined forces to introduce the Youth Accelerator Platform for Climate Mobility (YAP4C) – an initiative aiming to empower young individuals to play an active role in addressing climate change challenges, filling a crucial gap […]
- UNICEF and NYSC partner to Empower Sri Lankan Youth in Climate Action (Category: Breaking News)
- LPL franchise Dambulla Thunders get new owner (Category: Breaking News)
- UN FAO help tackle environmental challenges in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Elon Musk thanks Ranil for greenlight to launch Starlink (Category: Breaking News)
[…]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)
Negotiations for the third tranche of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan to Sri Lanka are scheduled to commence tomorrow (June 12).The post IMF third tranche negotiations for Sri Lanka begin tomorrow appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Fund View (Category: Business)
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- Sri Lanka proposes investment friendly budget... (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF approves loan to Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
‘A violation of unanimous parliamentary resolution’ By Saman Indrajith The SJB yesterday said that the government had published a gazette allowing the incumbent Sri Lanka Cricket President and Secretary to remain in their positions, purportedly in exchange for providing funds for government members to contest future elections. Addressing the media at the Opposition Leader’s Office […]
- Parliament tells SLC bigwigs to go home (Category: Breaking News)
- Now, what? (Category: Breaking News)
- Cheers for Maxwell and Roshan (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet sub committee recommends cricket board to be overhauled (Category: Breaking News)
The Heart to Heart Trust Fund, in collaboration with Swire Shipping Pte. Ltd., has donated emergency equipment valued at over one million rupees to the Operating Theater at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka (NHSL). On behalf of the Trust Fund, its Trustees Dr. Rajitha De Silva, Dr. Mahendra Munasinghe, Dr. Kumudini Ranatunga, and Executive […]
- Sing –along fund raiser (Category: Breaking News)
- Pensioners entitled to EPF, ETF and Gratuity – Finance Secretary (Category: Breaking News)
- Dr. Mary Srikanthi Handy, philanthropist extraordinaire (Category: Breaking News)
- Asset Trust Management to launch flagship Astrue Gilt-Edged Fund (Category: Business)
Soon after taking oaths as premier for a historic third term, Narendra Modi assured participating leaders from India’s neighbourhood and Indian Ocean region India would remain committed to its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and ‘SAGAR Vision’. Prime Minister emphasised that in his third term, India would continue to work for the peace, progress and prosperity of […]
- President Ranil among leaders attending Modi s swearing-in ceremony on Sunday (Category: Breaking News)
- President extends warm wishes to Narendra Modi on his third term as Prime Minister of India (Category: Breaking News)
- President confirms participation in Modi’s swearing-in (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan President attends Narendra Modi’s third-term swearing-in (Category: Breaking News)
The Supreme Court has decided to consider a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed against Pastor Jerome Fernando before a bench headed by the Chief Justice. A petition had been filed in court seeking action against the controversial self-proclaimed prophet under the United Nations International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) over alleged statements he made […]
- Petition filed against attempt to arrest Jerome Fernando withdrawn (Category: Breaking News)
- Pastor Jerome’s petition fixed for hearing (Category: Breaking News)
- Jerome seeks court intervention to prevent his arrest (Category: Breaking News)
- Report sought on progress of probe on Pastor Jerome (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Philip Gunawardena: Who Is Ready To Serve ? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
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- Is Sri Lanka Ready For The Climate Conference? (Category: Breaking News)
- Time For Truth Telling (Category: Breaking News)
- Forget The politicians & Their Bureaucrats, This Is Why We The Public, Need To Understand Climat... (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Provincializing Universities: The Risks & Dangerous Precedent Of The Newly Proposed NEPF appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Scrutinizing The Newly Proposed NEPF: Education Reform Or Hidden Agenda? (Category: Breaking News)
- Whither The National Education Policy Framework Of Sri Lanka? (Category: Breaking News)
- Abolition Of The Provincial Councils System: Reply To Milinda Moragoda’s Utterance (Category: Breaking News)
- Why Are The Tamils Of The North & East Wanting To Live Separately From The Sinhalese? (Category: Breaking News)
Minister of Transport, Highways and Mass Media, Dr. Bandula Gunawardena stressed the necessity of adhering to the loan agreements with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) irrespective of who is in power in Sri Lanka. He also said that parties aspiring to clinch state power have an obligation to disclose to the country.of their compliance with […]
The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) has accused Minister Jeevan Thondaman of blatant and reckless disregard for the law. Issuing a statement, the Planters’ Association of Ceylon strongly condemned the recent “illegal and unacceptable behavior” exhibited by Minister Jeevan Thondaman at Pedro Estate, Nuwara Eliya. ”His blatant and reckless disregard for the law, al...
- CWC declares war on plantation companies over wage issue (Category: Breaking News)
- CWC ready to accept Cabinet portfolio (Category: Breaking News)
- Thondaman regrets discrimination faced by LGBTQ community (Category: Breaking News)
- Thondaman launches scathing attack on plantation companies (Category: Breaking News)
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- Black & White; No Shades? (Category: Breaking News)
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- ‘Risk’ And ‘Fear’ (Category: Breaking News)
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