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The man charged with clawing Sri Lanka out of bankruptcy says he had warned about economic calamity years before it hit and was pressed into retirement for his troubles.The post ‘No second chance’ to save Sri Lanka, central banker warns appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
A year after angry Sri Lankans stormed the president's residence and forced his ouster during a meltdown of the economy, the island's streets are calm, there are no serpentine queues at fuel stations and hours-long power cuts have ended.The post Analysis: A year later, Sri Lanka’s tentative economic recovery eludes the poor appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top S...
CP Chairman DEW G says lawmakers here should be aware of what is going on in the world. The Parliament cannot turn a blind eye to global developments, the former MP said, pointing out that the ongoing Ukrainian crisis underscored the need for greater understanding of international affairs
Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong says that many nations in the world, including China and Sri Lanka, are still suffering under the yoke of neo-colonialism and hegemonism. Speaking during a visit to the Muthiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya, AmbassadorQi said China firmly upholds international fair play and justice, advocates the practice of true multilateralism, takes […]
[…]The post The March Towards ‘Akhand Bharat’ appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
Sri Lankan tea prices that had been piping hot have cooled off as production in the world’s fourth-largest tea grower begins to recover.The post Sri Lanka tea prices dip 40% from record high on production rebound appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
In a bid to address the foreign exchange crisis in Sri Lanka and ensure a steady supply of fuel, the Ministry of Power and Energy has taken decisive action.
In a bid to address the foreign exchange crisis in Sri Lanka and ensure a steady supply of fuel, the Ministry of Power and Energy has taken decisive action.The post Sri Lanka signs agreement with RM Parks Inc to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka
In a bid to address the foreign exchange crisis in Sri Lanka and ensure a steady supply of fuel, the Ministry of Power and Energy has taken decisive action. Accordingly, an agreement was signed on Thursday (08) at the Presidential Secretariat, between the Government of Sri Lanka and RM Parks Inc
[…]The post Political Robber Barons Fear The Rejuvenated ‘Aragala’ Spirit! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
The apparel sector stands to lose USD 494 million if Sri Lanka loses the GSP plus trade concession offered by the European Union. Secretary General of the Joint Apparel Association Forum Sri Lanka, Yohan Lawrence, said that with the current GSP+ regulation set to expire by the end of 2023, it is imperative that Sri […]
Friday 2nd June, 2023 Long lines of vehicles suddenly appeared near filling stations yesterday, evoking dreadful memories of a dark era and causing public panic. Pumps had run dry at most fuel depots, and people had to wait for hours to obtain petrol and diesel. Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera hurriedly issued a […]
Fuel prices in Sri Lanka will be revised from midnight today (May 31).The post Fuel prices revised in Sri Lanka appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Live Updates - Sri Lanka News.
India has done more for Sri Lanka than the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Union Minister for External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar, has told the Indian Express. The IE story, filed from Ahmedabad, said: The Modi government, he [Jaishankar] underlined, is working on developing an “extended neighbourhood” that involves islands in the Indian Ocean, Gulf countries and […]
India has done more for Sri Lanka than the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Union Minister for External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar said. The Modi Government, he underlined, is working on developing an “extended neighbourhood” that involves islands in the Indian Ocean, Gulf countries and nations in South-East Asia. “What we are also trying to do […]
India has done more for Sri Lanka than the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Union Minister for External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar stressed on Saturday.The post India did more for Sri Lanka than IMF – Jaishankar appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Live Updates - Sri Lanka News.
Fuel quota currently allowed on the National Fuel Pass (QR system) in Sri Lanka will be increased from next month (June), the Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said.The post Sri Lanka decides to increase Fuel quota from June, 2023 appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka News Service to get the latest Sri Lanka Breaking News.
Sinopec (600028.SS) has signed a contract to enter Sri Lanka’s retail fuel market, the President’s office said on Monday, as the crisis-hit country attempts to reduce pressure on its meagre dollar reserves. Under the new deal the Chinese firm will be given a 20-year licence to operate
The Sri Lanka Government has signed an agreement with Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka (Pvt) Ltd and its parent company in China and Singapore for a long-term contract on the importation, storage, distribution & sale of petroleum products in Sri Lanka, the President’s Media Division (PMD) reported.The post Sri Lanka signs agreement with Sinopec to allow it to enter the fuel retail market in Sri Lanka a...
Cash-strapped Sri Lanka’s national airline announced a staggering US $ 525 million annual loss yesterday.The post Sri Lanka’s airline posts US $ 525 million annual loss appeared first on ONLANKA News ::. Latest Sri Lanka News with Breaking News Alerts from Sri Lanka.
A program to generate income for Sri Lanka through 'Health Tourism' is expected to be prepared, President’s Senior Adviser Sagala Ratnayaka said.The post Sri Lanka Government focuses on promoting ‘Health Tourism’ appeared first on ONLANKA News ::. Latest Sri Lanka News with Breaking News Alerts from Sri Lanka.
By Prof. Kirthi Tennakone Sri Lanka is planning to initiate nuclear power generation after a long delay––a prudent decision to secure future energy demand and reduce emissions. However, some parties have expressed skepticism that nuclear energy is unsuitable for Sri Lanka, saying it poses a risk of environmental radioactive contamination in reactor meltdowns and waste […]
The prevailing economic crisis dealt a huge blow to the country’s fisheries sector resulting in setbacks and decline of production thereby raising the retail prices of fish during last year, says the Central bank in its latest annual report. The seventy third Annual Report of the Monetary Board
Around 40 percent of Sri Lankans have resorted to livelihood-based coping strategies by reducing their spending on education and health owing to the current economic crisis, says the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, in its latest annual report. The 73rd Annual Report of the Monetary Board of the Central
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
Australia’s Defence Force is set to forge closer military ties with Sri Lanka and other countries in the north-east Indian Ocean, as the federal government weighs human rights concerns against urgent regional security fears. Following the new Defence Strategic Review, published in abridged declassified form last week, the government is preparing to expand the longstanding […]
Friday 5th May, 2023 The Vesak Full Moon Poya Day falls today. It is usually celebrated on a grand scale in this country, but this time around there has been a noticeable decline in festivity owing to the prevailing economic crisis. Pandols and danselas, where food and beverages
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.
A Chinese state-owned firm said on Monday it plans to take its investment in Sri Lanka to $2 billion by building a major logistics hub.The post Chinese state-owned firm to build major Sri Lanka port complex appeared first on Sri Lanka Breaking News and Top Headlines - ONLANKA News.