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[…]The post Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? – Part II appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? – Part III (Category: Breaking News)
- Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? (Category: Breaking News)
- War On China? – V: A “Carnival” Of Quads (Category: Breaking News)
- Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping & Joe Biden (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe declared the government’s commitment to ensuring inclusivity in strengthening the country’s economy, prioritizing both economic growth and citizen welfare.The post Sri Lanka President initiates monthly rice distribution for low-income families appeared
- Cabinet nod to provide rice to 2 million low-income families (Category: Breaking News)
- Every low-income family to receive free rice in April and May (Category: Breaking News)
- Government to provide 10 kg of rice to 2 million families (Category: Breaking News)
- President ensures all those in need will be included in paddy-purchase programme (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Reforming Education: Target For Creative Capital & Not For Mere Human Capital appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Target 2048 – Go For Creative Capital And Not For Mere Human Capital (Category: Breaking News)
- Target 2048 – Develop A Knowledge-Based Innovative Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Target 2048 – Complex Economy System (Category: Breaking News)
- A case for peer group based self-learning – Part 1 (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Debt, Divestiture & Discontent appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- RW’s Plea In Paris & Predicament At Home (Category: Breaking News)
- Anti-Terrorism Act To Prevent System Change (Category: Breaking News)
- Glocalization Without Financialization (Category: Breaking News)
- Restructuring The Economy: A Stock Take (Category: Breaking News)
As a collective body of exporters, we have been at the forefront of sustaining employment and ensuring a steady flow of foreign exchange, even amidst the most severe economic downturns faced by our nation. Our membership covers the majority of merchandise exports, which account for some 13% of Sri Lanka’s GDP. Today, we stand united […]
- ‘Recognizing, Inspiring and Strengthening’ SL’s exporters (Category: Breaking News)
- Brandix excels at export awards (Category: Breaking News)
- Dollars and conscience (Category: Breaking News)
- Why record export earnings may not be good news (Category: Breaking News)
by Dr. Santhushya Fernando, Dr. Laleen Jayamanne and Professor Sumathy Sivamohan We, three academics, coming from three different intellectual disciplines (Medicine, English Literature, Theatre and Film Studies) worked alongside each other here so as to understand this mysterious process of a ‘will to abstraction’ or non-objective art, evident in Sarath’s work. None of us are […]
- A Bilingual Public Sphere of Visual Art Criticism: (Category: Breaking News)
- The Copper Tumbler & Donkeys in Mannar: A Work of Mourning – II (Category: Breaking News)
- Eugenio Barba’s Living Archive & Floating Islands – II (Category: Breaking News)
- Brecht’s Chalk Circle Again and Again (Category: Breaking News)
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has urged the government to maintain transparency in the ongoing debt restructuring process as national elections are around the corner and that the next government will have to honour the conditions agreed upon by the incumbent administration. The SJB said so soon after the government of Sri Lanka rejected international […]
- Harsha accuses govt. of being secretive about debt negotiations with international commercial cr... (Category: Breaking News)
- Harsha hints at Chinese hurdle in debt relief talks (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith tells President to get facts right (Category: Breaking News)
- Kiriella: Rule of law should be restored for investors to come (Category: Breaking News)
Reuters reports that Sri Lanka has turned down a restructuring plan proposed by international bondholders to address its $12 billion debt, thereby endangering crucial International Monetary Fund (IMF) aid and further delaying the resolution of its ongoing two-year debt crisis.The post Sri Lanka debt restructuring stumbles as government rejects bondholders’ proposal appeared first on ONLANKA ...
- Sri Lanka confident of meeting conditions for IMF funding soon – report (Category: Breaking News)
- Global investors and Sri Lanka officials set for second round of Bond Restructuring talks (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bondholders ready for debt restructuring talks with authorities (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF ready to support Sri Lanka’s discussions with bondholders (Category: Breaking News)
On 19 April, Indians will begin choosing a new parliament for the next five years, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks a third consecutive term. Opinion polls put his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies ahead. They are up against the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (India), which groups more than two dozen opposition […]
- India’s Modi claims victory as he heads for reduced majority (Category: Breaking News)
- Rahul Gandhi returns to India’s parliament as MP (Category: Breaking News)
- Key wins boost Indian PM Modi’s re-election bid (Category: Breaking News)
- Delhi’s chief minister arrested over corruption claims (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Nettles Needing To Be Grasped By Future Leaders Of Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Conundrum Of Elections & IMF Programme (Category: Breaking News)
- Consolidating Economic Recovery Needs No Referendum (Category: Breaking News)
- Legitimacy Deficit Haunts Government (Category: Breaking News)
- Regular Elections Are The Foundation Of Democratic Society (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The Impact Of The Next Election On The Economic Reforms appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Elections & Economic Recovery (Category: Breaking News)
- Country Has Fallen Due To The Socialist Thinking (Category: Breaking News)
- Economic Realities & Political Promises (Category: Breaking News)
- Tax! Tax!! Tax!!! (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post How Long Can The People Be Fooled? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Insights Of A Tumultuous TV Debate & Airport Assault (Category: Breaking News)
- Are Buddhist Research Studies Task Oriented? (Category: Breaking News)
- Buddha: The Scientist Of Suffering & Existence (Category: Breaking News)
- Radical Spiritual Voice Amplified Through Social Media (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Recovery, Growth & Toxic Imports appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- IMF, ATA & RW’s Consolidation (Category: Breaking News)
- A führer In The Making (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF’s Prescription: Panacea Or Palliative? (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Forecasts & Systemic Crisis (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Undemocratic Rule Of Modi’s India Is A Security Threat To South Asia appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Modi’s Wolf Worrier Diplomacy Opens A Window For China In South Asia (Category: Breaking News)
- Postponing Elections & Inviting The Dragon: Sri Lankan President’s China Tilt (Category: Breaking News)
- Rise Of Ultranationalism & Elections, Tamil Nationalism & Resurrection Of LTTE Ideology In Sri L... (Category: Breaking News)
- Destination Delhi: Roving President’s Next Port Of Call (Category: Breaking News)
Singapore – One of the world’s most open economies is attempting a delicate balancing act. On the one hand, the Southeast Asian city-state wants to lure the world’s best and brightest to bolster its workforce, one of Asia’s most diverse. On the other hand, it has to assure locals competing with foreigners for jobs that […]
- “Go Gota Go” = Abolish EP (Category: Breaking News)
- EP Governor refuses to budge despite threat from monks (Category: Breaking News)
- Over 70 percent of foreign funded projects implemented in EP (Category: Breaking News)
- Teacher transfer scheme reactivated in EP (Category: Breaking News)
The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) annual flagship economic publication, the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) for April 2024, forecasts moderate growth in Sri Lanka’s economy of 1.9% in 2024 and 2.5% in 2025, following two consecutive years of contraction.The post Sri Lanka shows signs of recovery
- ADB provides Sri Lanka access to concessional financing (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka seeks Asian Development Bank support in digitalization, agriculture (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB approves $350 Million for Sri Lanka economic stabilization programme (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB approves $100 million loan to support SMEs in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
, forecasts Sri Lanka’s economy to record moderate growth of 1.9% in 2024 […]
- Debt-ridden Sri Lanka gets US$350m loan boost from ADB (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB approves $100M loan to provide Sri Lankan SMEs more access to finance (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka appeals to creditors for help (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka shows signs of recovery but must maintain reform momentum: ADB (Category: Breaking News)
A response to the ‘Anatomy of a movement: Jathika Chinthanaya’ by Dr. Sumedha S. Amarasekara This article is a response to the question- ‘If the failure of the left was what portended Jathika Chinthanaya, what would the sterility and decay of Jathika Chinthanaya portend?’ asked by Uditha Devapriya (UD) at the end of his article: […]
- Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Sixth (Mis)adventure: An Indisputable Reason For The ‘Aragalaya’ To Stay ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposed all-party govt: Prez wins support from unexpected quarters (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Justice for all’ calls for broad democratic movement to protect people’s rights (Category: Breaking News)
- Decline of middle class bodes ill for nation (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe participating at the “Let’s Start with Me” Kandy District Youth Conference held at the President’s House, Kandy on Sunday (07) stated that the legislation pertaining to the establishment of the new economy will be presented to Parliament in May and approved by June
- The Government’s objective is to develop Sri Lanka as a thriving nation by 2048 – President (Category: Breaking News)
- Streamlined program to obtain maximum support from Nuwara Eliya to build the country's economy (Category: Breaking News)
- The rivalries/conflicts of the great powers cannot hinder Sri Lanka's access to the Indian-Afric... (Category: Breaking News)
- “My concern was the nation’s future” – President (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? – Part III (Category: Breaking News)
- Middle East Conflict: Why We Should Support Israel? (Category: Breaking News)
- ICJ Ruling On Israeli Genocide In Gaza; Stopped Short Of Ordering A Ceasefire (Category: Breaking News)
- Isn’t It Time For Sri Lanka To Expel Israelis? (Category: Breaking News)
The credibility of the Narendra Modi government’s neighbourhood first policy is evident as India is now planning to supply thousands of metric tons of onion to Sri Lanka after supplying vast quantities of essential commodities to Maldives under the pro-China Mohammed Muizzu regime. It is understood that besides this, India on April 3 allowed a […]
- Ballot boxes for Maldives’ polls to be placed in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Nepal batsman Airee smashes six sixes in an over (Category: Breaking News)
- Holy water from India to Sri Lanka for consecration ceremony (Category: Breaking News)
- Scotland thrashed by Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup qualifier (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the government’s commitment to leading Sri Lanka towards prosperity by 2048 through transformative changes in modern agriculture, tourism, and the energy sector.The post Sri Lanka President calls on youth to lead nation forward through Government initiatives appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- USDA official collaborates with Sri Lankan President to advance dairy modernization (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka and Iran sign five agreements to boost bilateral relations (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil Wickremesinghe named as next candidate of UNP for Presidential Election 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President’s 2023 New Year Message (Category: Breaking News)
LOLC Finance PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier Non-Banking Financial Institution (NBFI), has once again set a remarkable milestone in the digital finance landscape by clinching an outstanding five gold awards at the prestigious Lankapay Technnovation Awards 2024. This exceptional achievement fortifies LOLC Finance’s utmost expertise and innovation in the realm of digital financing, further emphasizing its ...
- DFCC Wins 1st Gold Award at LankaPay Technovation Awards for Commitment to Financial Inclusion (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB names ComBank its ‘Leading Partner Bank’ in Sri Lanka for 3rd year (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC Sri Lanka celebrates the Most Admired Companies of 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- MCA Six a Side Tournament at Galle International Stadium (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Monk’s Imprisonment: Aragalaya Victory No. 2 appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Politics Behind Economic Recovery (Category: Breaking News)
- Muslims & 13A (Category: Breaking News)
- Aragalaya, Political Buddhism & Ranilocracy (Category: Breaking News)
- RW, IMF & The Economy (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Brahmins Demand A Debate On Debt appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Cockiness; What Price? (Category: Breaking News)
- Ballad Of A Sad Trumpet (Category: Breaking News)
- A Painted Ship In A Painted Ocean (Category: Breaking News)
- Fleas Dream Of Buying A New Dog (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Katchatheevu Crisis – Seal The Deal Mr. Modi appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- India to ask Sri Lanka to allow fishing near Katchatheevu (Category: Breaking News)
- Rise Of Ultranationalism & Elections, Tamil Nationalism & Resurrection Of LTTE Ideology In Sri L... (Category: Breaking News)
- Champika Ranawaka’s Transformative Message: Lessons For National Unity & Global Politics (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka says ‘no ground’ for Indian request to return Katchatheevu (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has declared the formation of an Agricultural Modernization Organization Council, which will be chaired by both the President and Prime Minister.The post Sri Lanka President calls for council to boost efficiency in agricultural modernization appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- An Agricultural Modernization Organization Council will be formed – President (Category: Breaking News)
- President unveils ambitious plans for agricultural modernization (Category: Breaking News)
- Agriculture Modernization Secretariat to be established (Category: Breaking News)
- Government fully supports private entrepreneurs committed to advancing modern agriculture throug... (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced the formation of an Agricultural Modernization Organization Council, which will be chaired by both the President and Prime Minister. The primary objective of this council will be to oversee the restructuring of ministries, institutions, and organizations associated with agriculture in Sri Lanka. President Wickremesinghe made this announcement during a p...
- Sri Lanka President calls for council to boost efficiency in agricultural modernization (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet nod for agriculture sector modernization program (Category: Breaking News)
- Agriculture Modernization Secretariat to be established (Category: Breaking News)
- President unveils ambitious plans for agricultural modernization (Category: Breaking News)
his commitment to bolstering the nation’s economy through the establishment of […]
- Auto Manufacture (Category: Business)
- Green economy (Category: Technology)
- Bad investment costs Government $500m (Category: Australia, Victoria)
- Agri Boost (Category: Business)
Minister of Transport, Highways and Mass Media, Dr. Bandula Gunawardena, has stressed that any alteration, even as small as one-tenth, to the on-going government program spearheaded by President Ranil Wickremesinghe could pose a significant threat to the stability of the country once more. Despite numerous reports indicating an increase in poverty among the country’s most vulnerable, the minister ...
- The economic crisis can only be solved through the implementation of a comprehensive, long-term ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to strengthen the poverty alleviation program, extend benefits to more families (Category: Breaking News)
- Targets for 2024 are 2.2million tourists and US$ 4billion in revenue – Minister of Tourism (Category: Breaking News)
- .Economic growth rate to be increased to 8 percent (Category: Breaking News)
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