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Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the upcoming presidential election isn't about his personal victory or defeat but about the success or failure of the entire country.The post Sri Lanka President calls for National Focus on Economic Reform ahead of Elections appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka needs strong new economic system, not reforms - President (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil s message for 75th Independence Day (Category: Breaking News)
- President urges private sector to become engines of growth in Sri Lanka s economy (Category: Breaking News)
- US envoy meets President Ranil, discusses ongoing crisis situation (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Philip Gunawardena: Who Is Ready To Serve ? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- An Oxygen Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- 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 Modi 3.0 In India: What Next For Sri Lanka? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Target 2048: It Is Democracy & Not Authoritarianism That Will Do The Job (Category: Breaking News)
- Colombo University Business Economic Summit 2024: Keynote Address (Category: Breaking News)
- Economic Growth, National Security, And What Next For Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Global Technological Developments & How Sri Lanka Should Reframe Its Growth Strategies (Category: Breaking News)
Adani’s wind power project is expected to benefit Sri Lanka with the lowest electricity tariff of 24.78 LKR per unit. The tariff will be the lowest in Sri Lanka, cheaper than the CEB’s 100 MW Wind power plant at Thambapavani and significantly lower than oil-based power at 80 LKR per unit. By replacing higher-cost, import-dependent […]
- Adani issued provisional approval for two wind power projects (Category: Breaking News)
- BoI issues letter approving Adani’s renewable energy project (Category: Breaking News)
- Apparel industry at risk following electricity tariff hike (Category: Breaking News)
- Making sense and nonsense out of Adani row (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 Should The Economic Transformation Bill Proceed? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Should The Economic Transformation Bill Proceed? – Part II (Category: Breaking News)
- Fly Highdream Big (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Two Challenges: Economic Recovery & Political Devolution (Category: Breaking News)
- Budget 2023: A Depth Or Dearth (Category: Breaking News)
Sinopec Lanka Energy (Pvt) Ltd inaugurated its first renovated filling station at a grand re-opening ceremony in Trans Lanka Filling Station, Nawagamuwa, witnessing a major milestone on the company’s first anniversary since entering into Sri Lanka. After 7 months of smooth operation of all 150 stations, this new completion highlights Sinopec’s long-term commitment in revitalizing […]
- Sinopec to operate 200 filling stations in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sinopec officially begins operations in Sri Lanka with Rs. 3 discount offer (Category: Breaking News)
- Sinopec offers to fully finance Hambantota refinery (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPP Pradeshiya Sabha member Jagath Samantha arrested (Category: Breaking News)
A28-year-old Sri Lankan student is still fighting for his life at the Royal Perth Hospital, one week after being coward punched by a stranger at a fuel station, with friends and family desperately trying to raise funds to aid his recovery, WA Today reported. Sri Lankan-born Geeth Madushanka
- Sri Lankan born pioneer of location-tracking technology in King’s honours list (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan asylum seekers in Australia push for permanent visas (Category: Breaking News)
- US bridge collapses after being hit by Colombo bound ship (Category: Breaking News)
- Nissanka ton helps Sri Lanka level Bangladesh series (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Is President Wickremesinghe Following In The Footsteps Of His Uncle, President Jayewardene, In 1982? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Postponing Elections: Are There Limits To Popular Sovereignty? (Category: Breaking News)
- The Bleak Future For Sri Lanka : 75 Years After Independence (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka – Nation Building, Devolution & The 13th Amendment – Part III (Category: Breaking News)
- 40 Years After The Anti-Tamil Pogrom Of July 1983: Root Causes Remain Unaddressed (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced that bus fares will not be reduced despite the recent decrease in diesel prices.The post Bus fares in Sri Lanka to remain unchanged despite diesel price reduction appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Bus fares reduced from midnight today (Category: Breaking News)
- Bus fares to be reduced in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- National Transport Commission working towards reducing bus fare prices (Category: Breaking News)
- No bus fare revision according to diesel price reduction – Gemunu (Category: Breaking News)
Fuel prices in Sri Lanka were reduced further with both Ceypetco and LIOC revising the prices. The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) said that the price of Petrol Octane 92 was reduced by Rs. 13 to Rs. 355 per litre, Auto Diesel reduced by Rs. 16 to Rs. 317 per litre, and Kerosene by Rs. 13
- CPC and LIOC slash fuel prices (Category: Breaking News)
- Fuel prices slashed (Category: Breaking News)
- Auto diesel and kerosene prices reduced (Category: Breaking News)
- Domestic gas prices reduced in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
By Ifham Nizam Serendib Flour Mills (SFML), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dubai-headquartered Al Ghurair, one of the leading diversified family businesses in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), recently conducted a media tour of its state-of-the-art facility situated at the Colombo Port. This visit underscored SFML’s ongoing commitment to enhancing Sri Lanka’s food security, fostering innov...
- Serendib Flour Mills enters retail market (Category: Business)
- Serendib Flour Mills launches fortified ‘Adi Shakthi’ flour in Kandy (Category: Breaking News)
- Wheat flour prices increased (Category: Breaking News)
- Serendib Flour Mills awarded ISO 22000:2005 (Category: Business)
Fuel prices in Sri Lanka have been revised with effect from June 1, 2024.The post Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from June 1, 2024 appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from March 05, 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sinopec Lanka announces retail fuel prices for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Fuel prices reduced in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka increases fuel prices from August 31, 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post President Ranil Wickremesinghe Rescued & Stable Economy In Sri Lanka – An Inquiry appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Thus spake Prez (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez presents Budget to ‘build foundation of Sri Lanka’s recovery’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez warns of hard times ahead (Category: Breaking News)
- Thus spake Prez (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Economic Stability With SOE Reforms Need System Change appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Why The Shock Over IMF’s Diagnostic Report? (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP & Its Critics (Category: Breaking News)
- Economic Realities & Political Promises (Category: Breaking News)
- Politics Behind Economic Recovery (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The Beautiful Terrible Signs: The Ongoing Saga Of Rheumatic Heart Disease appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The South Asian Enigma: Why We Die More & Die Early From Heart Disease (Category: Breaking News)
- From The Curry House To The White House & Beyond: The Trajectory Of High Blood Pressure (Category: Breaking News)
- Are We There Yet?: The Quest For The Cure For Diabetes (Category: Breaking News)
- Insights Of A Tumultuous TV Debate & Airport Assault (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s Education Minister, Dr. Susil Premajayantha, has announced significant reforms in the country's educational sector.The post Education Minister announces major reforms for Sri Lanka’s education sector appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Experts committee to propose measures to strengthen principal service (Category: Breaking News)
- New University of Education to be established integrating National Colleges of Education (Category: Breaking News)
- Edu. Minister says no school holidays this August (Category: Breaking News)
- Education Minister hints at 2023 A'L and O'L exam dates (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Being Meticulously Scrupulous! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- A Painted Ship In A Painted Ocean (Category: Breaking News)
- The Buddha’s Idea Of Critical Thinking (Category: Breaking News)
- Bleeding Hearts & Brave Hearts (Category: Breaking News)
- Brahmins Demand A Debate On Debt (Category: Breaking News)
Debt owed by various countries, especially in South Asia and Africa, to China has multiplied in recent years.The post Debt owed by Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to China rise to record levels: Data appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Forbes: Lanka, Pakistan and Maldives among biggest debt burdens to China (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka s debt to China close to 20% of public external debt - study (Category: Breaking News)
- Some creditors want to restructure Sri Lanka’s debt without China (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan, India and France launch creditors meeting on Sri Lanka debt (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, Thursday. Wickremesinghe said that in 2022 he willingly embraced the task […]
- 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)
Sri Lanka’s tentative recovery from its worst economic crisis could be stalled by presidential elections due later this year, the island nation’s central bank chief warned on Tuesday. Months-long shortages of food, fuel and medicines culminated in Sri Lanka defaulting on its foreign debt in 2022
- Samitha Dulan breaks world record in Men’s F-44 javelin throw (Category: Breaking News)
- China to help conclude debt restructuring process in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- US and Sri Lanka’s Election Commission discuss importance of free and fair polls (Category: Breaking News)
- Fourteen Sri Lankan fishermen arrested by Indian Navy (Category: Breaking News)
Following an accident involving a bowser transporting fuel in the Guruluwela area of Laggala, Matale on Sunday (05) the Sri Lanka Coast Guard was called in to remove nearly 2000 liters of fuel that had leaked into the water of Ravanagama Lake. A specialized team, comprising 03 officers and 10
- Gas muzzlers (Category: Technology)
- Why 'feed' a car? (Category: Technology)
- 'Miracle material' (Category: Technology)
- Gas Only (Category: Business)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe urged political parties to collaborate with the government in safeguarding the country’s economic stability by ensuring the success of the agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).The post Sri Lanka President urges unity to safeguard economic stability amid IMF deal appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka...
- Prez asks Opp. to cooperate (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says Let 2048 be the year of development for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- President to intensify focus on national unity, youth aspirations (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says proposals set forth by parties to form all-party Government will be sha... (Category: Breaking News)
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) announced a fuel price reduction, including the price of the widely used 92 Octane petrol. However, 92 Octane petrol was reduced by just Rs. 3 per litre while 95 Octane petrol was reduced by Rs. 20. The price of the widely used 92 Octane petrol
- Fuel prices reduced in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Fuel prices revised (Category: Breaking News)
- Fuel prices reduced (Category: Breaking News)
- Price of Petrol 92 Octane and 95 Octane reduced (Category: Breaking News)
Fuel prices in Sri Lanka have been revised with effect from May 1, 2024.The post Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from May 1, 2024 appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from June 1, 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from April 1, 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from March 05, 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sinopec Lanka announces retail fuel prices for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Janashakthi Group (JXG), the title sponsor of the “Battle of the Golden Blues,” proudly announces the conclusion of the first-ever big match between St. Joseph Vaz College, Wennappuwa and St. Anthony’s College, Wattala. Held on April 26th and 27th 2024 at the P. Saravanamuttu International Cricket Stadium, the match concluded with a gripping draw, showcasing […]
- Church puts faith in God to ensure justice over Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- The Gratiaen Trust announces the Longlist for the 31st Gratiaen Prize (Category: Breaking News)
- Kapp reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct (Category: Breaking News)
- Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo welcomes Nazoomi Azhar as its new General Manager (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Debate Between Presidential Candidates First: A Point Of View appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Reform Prospects: Missing Middle, Last Chance, Aragalaya-2? (Category: Breaking News)
- Restoring Parliamentary Government (Category: Breaking News)
- Election Year Road Map For Constitutional Reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- Electing A New Parliament & Ending The Old Presidency (Category: Breaking News)
AirAsia Consulting is planning further engagement with the International Finance Corp (IFC) which is mandated to advise the Sri Lanka Government on the divestiture of SriLankan Airlines Ltd (SAL). The consultancy was responding to news report on AirAsia being among six bidders for Sri Lanka’s state-run carrier SriLankan Airlines since the island nation was looking […]
- AirAsia and FitsAir among bidders for Sri Lanka’s national carrier (Category: Breaking News)
- AirAsia and FitsAir among bidders for SriLankan Airlines (Category: Breaking News)
- Indigo commences direct flights between Mumbai-Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Church puts faith in God to ensure justice over Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post An Oxygen Economy appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Forget The politicians & Their Bureaucrats, This Is Why We The Public, Need To Understand Climat... (Category: Breaking News)
- The Urgent & Critical Issues Related To Climate Change (Category: Breaking News)
- Of That Heavy Carbon Footprint (Category: Breaking News)
- Forget politicians and bureaucrats (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stands ready to support Sri Lanka’s discussions with international bondholders and will provide a formal assessment after the parties reach a tentative agreement-in-principle, an IMF spokesperson said on Thursday. “We hope an agreement consistent with the parameters of the IMF-supported program and official creditors’ Comparability of Treatme...
- IMF insists no talks with Sri Lanka on digital services tax (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF begins talks in Sri Lanka in attempt to reach deal (Category: Breaking News)
- Bondholders and Sri Lanka fail to agree on restructuring terms (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF delegation to visit Colombo next week (Category: Breaking News)
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