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An organiser of a “whites only” party in Sri Lanka has apologised after the event sparked a backlash online. The event’s advertisement specified a white dress code, but also had a line saying “Face control: White” – which was largely interpreted to mean the event was open only to white people. An organiser later said […]
- US bridge collapses after being hit by Colombo bound ship (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan asylum seekers in Australia push for permanent visas (Category: Breaking News)
- India, Sri Lanka passenger ferry service launched after 40 years (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan born pioneer of location-tracking technology in King’s honours list (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post NPP’s Economic Diplomacy; Non-Aligned In The Best Interests Of The Nation appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Anura’s Visit To India, Its Signs & Importance (Category: Breaking News)
- The Influence Of Sirima Bandaranaike & Ranil Wickremesinghe On The Foreign Policy Of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Asian Heritage (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP & Bird Cage Economy (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe underscored the on-going efforts to nurture female entrepreneurs capable of adapting to the country’s economic transformation. The President highlighted the significant role women entrepreneurs can play in fostering the digital and green economy, affirming the government’s commitment to supporting the empowerment of the women business community. President Ranil Wickr...
- Women can play a significant role in fostering digital and green economy – President (Category: Breaking News)
- DFCC Bank Champions Women Entrepreneurs as Diamond Sponsor of WCIC Prathibhabhisheka Awards 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian Foreign Minister to arrive in Sri Lanka next week (Category: Breaking News)
- President assures economic growth despite adverse effects on publicPresident assures economic gr... (Category: Breaking News)
Romanian Ambassador Doamna Arhire has informed Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena that Romania would sign an agreement with Sri Lanka to avoid double taxation to boost the bilateral trade between the two countries. Ambassador Arhire called on Prime Minister Gunawardena at Temple Trees on Monday (26). PM Gunawardena and the Romanian envoy discussed the long-standing bilateral […]
- Sri Lankan IT skilled youths will have opportunity to join Romanian companies – Romanian Ambassa... (Category: Breaking News)
- Romania mulls agreement with Sri Lanka to avoid double taxation (Category: Breaking News)
- Maldivian FM due here next week (Category: Breaking News)
- New UK envoy assures commitment to further enhance UK-Sri Lanka ties (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Modi’s Civilizational Duty & Connectivity Bordering Soft Colonization appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- SL Stands For Sheep Loom: Obedience Above Intelligence (Category: Breaking News)
- SL Stands For Sheep Loom: Obedience Above Intelligence (Category: Breaking News)
- Separation Of Powers, Rule Of Law, Corruption & SL Bankruptcy (Category: Breaking News)
- SL Debt Justice Collective Writes Open Letter To IMF On DDO (Category: Breaking News)
Globetrotting chefs Jeremy Lee, Karam Gokani, Cynthia Shanmugalingam, James Lowe, and O Tama Carey have already graced the Gourmet Galle stage in the past month carrying out profound masterclasses and hosting delectable dinners in and around historic and artisan locality of Galle. Hailing from culinary capitals such as Japan, London, New York, Sydney, and Singapore, […]
- Musical shows and political gatherings banned at Galle Face Green (Category: Breaking News)
- Over 230 suspects arrested over unrest (Category: Breaking News)
- President wants Government institutions out of Galle Fort (Category: Breaking News)
- Galle Face protesters to withdraw today (Category: Breaking News)
India’s interim budget focus on poor, youth, farmers and women will not only uplift more than 60 percent of the population in India but also have a spillover effect in South Asia. It sets an example for the developing countries to uplift the downtrodden, facilitate the youth, farmers and empower the women. Overall, it will […]
- Pro-poor growth and Economic growth in Sri Lanka - A critical analysis (Category: Breaking News)
- Can J&K’s GSDP to reach $28 billion with 7.5% growth in 2023-24 (Category: Breaking News)
- Can J&K’s GSDP to reach $28 billion with 7.5% growth in 2023-24 (Category: Breaking News)
- Investing in the Northern Province: Constraints and countering them (Category: Business)
Monday 26th February, 2024 Sri Lanka is a nation in the hara-kiri mode. It needs no enemies; it has become its worst enemy. It continues to maintain a bunch of failed, corrupt politicians and their bureaucratic lackeys responsible for ruining the economy and hell-bent on degrading vital national assets which they are planning to dispose […]
- Orwellian Isle Ordeals (Category: Breaking News)
- Message from a Cell Death (Category: Breaking News)
- Post-Match Melancholia (Category: Breaking News)
- EC: Prez poll can’t be put off (Category: Breaking News)
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya spoke to WION’s diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal on the sidelines of Raisina Dialogue 2024 in New Delhi.Balasuriya weighed in on several issues ranging from the India-Lanka relationship, Colombo’s ties with China, tourism, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), and more. While speaking on China, Balasuriya said that “both countries [&...
- Sri Lanka keen on expanding ties with China s Yunnan Province (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘SL should expedite signing FTA with China and expand scope of same instrument with India’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka and ASEAN countries to strengthen relations (Category: Breaking News)
- President implemented best foreign policy of independent Sri Lanka  State Minister (Category: Breaking News)
By Rathindra Kuruwita Until Sri Lanka has access to international money markets, which will allow it to ensure there are no short-term dollar shortages, relaxing the restrictions on vehicle imports is out of the question, Professor in Economics at the Department of Economics at Colombo University, Dr. Priyanga Dunusinghe, said. Even then, relaxing vehicle imports […]
- Govt. not allocating enough funds to grant relief to public–Economist (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s apparel manufacturing industry asserts importance of Vertical Integration, improved ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. decision to give two million farming families freehold land deeds will lead to shanty town... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka expects 10% drop in its Iran crude demand (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The Driving Forces Behind NPP’s Popularity appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- A Tale Of Shifting Sentiments & Political Chess (Category: Breaking News)
- Elitism – A Hidden Downfall Factor (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP’s Visit To India & Learning From India’s Success (Category: Breaking News)
- Protecting Commuters’ Ears & Rights (Category: Breaking News)
Diana Gamage, the Minister of State for Tourism emphasized the critical role of nightlife in driving economic growth, citing it as a cornerstone of the night economy.The post Nightlife will play a vital role in Sri Lanka’s economic growth and tourist experience appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Nightlife is essential without hindrance to other tourists, residents and businesses – Diana Gam... (Category: Breaking News)
- “Nightlife Will Play a Vital Role in Sri Lanka’s Economic Growth and Tourist Experience” (Category: Breaking News)
- Diana Gamage undeterred in efforts to revamp nightlife (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka tourism state minister Diana Gamage undeterred in efforts to revamp nightlife (Category: Breaking News)
By Rathindra Kuruwita Over 50 percent of Sri Lankan exports to Thailand are gems, and Sri Lanka doesn’t face any trade barriers when exporting precious stones, Subhashini Abeysinghe, says Research Director at Verité Research. Commenting on the recent free trade agreement between the two nations, she said in a recent television interview that Thailand imported […]
- ‘SL should expedite signing FTA with China and expand scope of same instrument with India’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka eyes FTA with Thailand by March as growth in focus (Category: Breaking News)
- President wants Lanka to be first in South Asia to join RCEP, largest trade bloc in history (Category: Breaking News)
- Five Years on with garbage, myths and lies (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister of Tourism Diana Gamage says Sri Lanka needs to have a better night life to attract more tourists. She said that there needs to be more entertainment in the beach areas that continue late into the night. The State Minister also called for restaurants in Colombo to be open till very late and […]
- Diana claims she accompanied political asylum seekers who lied (Category: Breaking News)
- Court informs CID it can arrest Diana Gamage (Category: Breaking News)
- Overseas travel ban on Diana Gamage extended (Category: Breaking News)
- Court orders report on Diana Gamage’s passport, ID (Category: Breaking News)
Mrs. Diana Gamage, the Minister of State for Tourism emphasized the critical role of nightlife in driving economic growth, citing it as a cornerstone of the night economy. She underscored that the night economy accounts for a substantial 70% of a country’s revenue, illustrating its significant contribution to national finances.
State Minister for Tourism, Diana Gamage says nightlife plays a critical role in driving economic growth, citing it as a cornerstone of the night economy. She underscored that the night economy accounts for a substantial 70% of a country s revenue, illustrating its significant contribution to national finances.
Minister of State for Tourism Diana Gamage acknowledged that events that emanated noise should be conducted within a soundproof environment without causing any inconvenience or disturbance to other tourists who are here to relax, residents of the area and other businesses inasmuch its necessity to boost the economy by generating revenue. She made this comment […]
- Fleurieu crowds go with the flow (Category: South Australia)
- Going ape (Category: Technology)
- Eastern Eye (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka seeks more Saudi tourists (Category: Breaking News)
Following Iranian FM’s visit The Foreign Ministry said yesterday that Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian, during high level meetings in Colombo this week, expressed hope that with this trip, the bilateral ties in all fields, including political, economic, commercial, and tourism, would be expanded. Amirabdollahian was here at the official invitation of the Sri Lankan […]
- Iran and Sri Lanka to strengthen cooperation in multiple areas (Category: Breaking News)
- Nine Iranian sailors freed from Sri Lankan prisons after talks between FMs (Category: Breaking News)
- Gunmen kill nine Pakistani nationals in southeastern Iran (Category: Breaking News)
- Global leaders mourn Iranian President Raisi’s death (Category: Breaking News)
A culture-based local solution for Sri Lanka BY Prof Nimal Gunatilleke The Thirty-seventh Session of the UN-FAO Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific (APRC) is being held as a high-level Ministerial in-person event in Colombo, Sri Lanka from 19 – 22 February 2024. This was preceded by the Senior Officers Meeting (SOM) held virtually […]
- Growing challenge of food insecurity and malnutrition in Sri Lanka amidst macroeconomic crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Kaviratne reveals ignominious ratings of the country (Category: Breaking News)
- Poverty, Aswesuma and food security (Category: Breaking News)
- Undernourishment as well as over-nutrition plaguing some of SL’s schoolchildren – minister (Category: Breaking News)
Tourism Minister Harin Fernando labelled MP Wimal Weerawansa a barking dog for being critical of his statement on India. Fernando told Parliament that he does not want to spend time throwing stones at the barking dog but would rather throw bones for his to chew. The Minister was responding to criticism from MP Wimal Weerawansa […]
- Sri Lanka requests to host IPL matches (Category: Breaking News)
- Harin hails Australian media over online safety (Category: Breaking News)
- Over USD 1 million earned from tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka this year (Category: Breaking News)
- Musical shows allowed to go beyond 10pm (Category: Breaking News)
Delivering a statement in Parliament today (21 Feb.), Tourism Minister Harin Fernando hit out at opposition MPs Wimal Weerawansa and Udaya Gammanpila over their criticism of his recent speech in India.
Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has reaffirmed Iran s dedication to fostering tourism to Sri Lanka and strengthening cultural ties between the two nations.
Manusha accuses Wimal of having taken parts of Fernando’s speech out of context By Saman Indrajith Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara told NFF leader Wimal Weerawansa in Parliament to refrain from taking chunks of others’ speeches out of context and misinterpreting them for political mileage. The Minister said so following concerns raised by […]
- A/L won’t be put off – Susil (Category: Breaking News)
- 202,562 vacancies in public sector (Category: Breaking News)
- Legal challenge to State Minister Diana’s seat dismissed (Category: Breaking News)
- Rambukwella: ‘It is up to new Health Minister to handle the issue’ (Category: Breaking News)
The Minister of Tourism, Harin Fernando, has stated that the Sri Lankan Government will be handing over the operation of Mattala International, Ratmalana International and Colombo International Airports to India. He has added that Sri Lanka is a part of India! Has he lost his senses? Separately, should it not be the role of the […]
- New Director General appointed to Civil Aviation Authority (Category: Breaking News)
- CAASL hosts eighth International Cooperation Forum of European Air Safety Agency for first time (Category: Breaking News)
- New DG appointed to Civil Aviation Authority (Category: Breaking News)
- Civil Aviation Accident/Incident Investigations (Category: Breaking News)
Addressing the 37th session of the Asia and Pacific Regional Conference (APRC) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Colombo today (20), President Ranil Wickremesinghe affirmed the government’s dedication to elevating Sri Lanka as a prominent exporter of agricultural produce through rapid agricultural sector transformation. He emphasized the pivotal role […]
- Cabinet speeds up preparation of bill to establish ‘Sri Lanka Institute of Food Science and Tec... (Category: Breaking News)
- Job slashed at Agriculture Department (Category: Western Australia)
- National Policy proposed to rescue Sri Lanka’s Agriculture from Fertilizer Crisis – Chairman Sec... (Category: Breaking News)
- New apple on supermarket shelves (Category: Western Australia)
The Cabinet has approved concessions for passengers travelling by sea from Sri Lanka to India. The Government said that it has been recognized that the promotion of maritime passenger transport between Sri Lanka and India has the potential to boost tourism by providing increased access to tourists from both countries. It was also noted that […]
- Israel and Sri Lanka ink direct air service agreement (Category: Breaking News)
- Hollywood star congratulates Sri Lanka for working together to make positive change (Category: Breaking News)
- UN FAO to support Sri Lanka during these critical times (Category: Breaking News)
- Welgama wants to be Sri Lanka’s next President (Category: Breaking News)
The Maldives is a strategically important nation in the Indian Ocean, now facing a high risk of debt distress due to its increasing proximity to China. The IMF has warned the Maldives that it needs to make urgent policy changes to avoid falling into debt. The Maldivian economy, which is heavily reliant on tourism, suffered […]
- China’s Efforts to Pressure Sri Lanka into Signing FTA through Debt Restructuring (Category: Breaking News)
- Maldives’ Anti-India Leadership Sparks Public Ire and Economic Turmoil (Category: Breaking News)
- Maldives’ Economic Downfall Under President Muizzu’s Choices (Category: Breaking News)
- China-Sri Lanka trade agreements ‘speed up’ amidst debt restructuring negotiations (Category: Breaking News)
by Roshen Steelman NKAR Travels and Tours (Pvt) Ltd, a premier travel agency and leading name in the Sri Lankan tourism industry, has reaffirmed its commitment to sports development in the country by stepping up as the main sponsor for Isipatana College’s rugby team for the upcoming season. This significant partnership was officially announced during […]
- Asia Rugby reinstates Sri Lanka as full member (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Rugby suspended as a member of World Rugby (Category: Breaking News)
- Green light for rugby players, but SLR continues to battle AR (Category: Breaking News)
- Interim order issued on Sports Minister s gazette against Sri Lanka Rugby (Category: Breaking News)
Independent MP and former Minister Udaya Gamanpilla has accused Minister Harin Fernando of committing a crime which calls for the death sentence to be imposed on him. The MP said that Fernando had committed treason by saying Sri Lanka was a part of India. He said that Fernando cannot continue to hold a Ministerial post […]
- Harin refuses to comment on “princess” Diana’s proposal (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet approves visa-free entry for visitors from 7 countries (Category: Breaking News)
- Harin Fernando calls for a second “Aragalaya” (Category: Breaking News)
- Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara step down (Category: Breaking News)
I became the first person to officially transact using UPI in Sri Lanka on February 12th 2024. In the presence of three heads of states/ governments. Leaders of India, Sri Lanka and Mauritius watched the transaction and celebrated its success with applause. So what is UPI ? How does it benefit indian consumers, merchants and […]
- Only three transactions per LankaQR merchant code in 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- India and Sri Lanka fail to reach deal on fee payments for RuPay transactions (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s PhonePe UPI launched in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s Unified Payment Interface (UPI) service launched in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
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