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UNP Gen. Secy. prefers contest between RW and rivals first By Shamindra Ferdinando Commissioner General of the Election Commission (EC) Saman Sri Ratnayake, yesterday (17) said that even if the government decided to advance the parliamentary polls, the coming presidential election could not be postponed. Ratnayake said so when The Island sought his response to SLPP founder […]
- EC asked if President’s CoS can function as national organiser of a political party ? (Category: Breaking News)
- Sagala’s status has to be decided by Public Administration Secy: EC (Category: Breaking News)
- US envoy’s visit: No cause for worry – EC (Category: Breaking News)
- EC ready to squeeze in two national polls this year (Category: Breaking News)
By Saman Indrajith President Ranil Wickremesinghe had told opposition political parties that they would be given an opportunity to meet a high powered International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation last Monday to discuss the IMF programme, but he had not invited representatives of the IMF to the discussion, National People’s Power (NPP) stalwart and former MP, […]
- IMF won’t assist if govt. puts off LG polls (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB demands entire agreement with IMF, refuses to take part in vote (Category: Breaking News)
- Kiriella accuses IMF of double speak (Category: Breaking News)
- Harsha hints at Chinese hurdle in debt relief talks (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka: Repression of Civic Space Threatens Financial Reform The International Monetary Fund (IMF) should urge Sri Lanka’s government to abandon draft legislation that would severely curtail civil society and jeopardize the IMF’s programme in the country, Human Rights Watch said in a letter to the IMF that was released on Tuesday (12). The proposed […]
- Amnesty, too, condems proposed anti-terrorism law (Category: Breaking News)
- Colombo fails to meet obligations linked to GSP+ Scheme (Category: Breaking News)
- HRW urges IMF to oppose repression of civic space in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- CSCD attacks proposed anti-terrorism law (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) should urge Sri Lanka’s government to abandon draft legislation that would severely curtail civil society and jeopardize the IMF’s program in the country, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a letter to the IMF that was released on Tuesday (March 12).The post Human Rights Watch urges IMF to oppose laws restricting freedom in Sri Lanka appeared first on ONLANKA - ...
- IMF should oppose restrictions on Freedom of Expression, Civil Society Groups (Category: Breaking News)
- Abuses Undercut Proposed ‘Truth Commission’ – Human Rights Watch (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF urged to oppose restrictions on freedom of expression in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- UN High Commissioner for Human Rights concerned about Anti Terrorism Bill, Online Safety Bill (Category: Breaking News)
Pakistan’s newly-elected President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday announced that he would not draw any salary during his tenure as part of his bid to help the cash-strapped country face the challenging economic hardship.The post Pakistan’s new president Asif Ali Zardari decides to forgo salary appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Pakistan s new president Zardari decides to forgo salary (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan-SL too for currency swap (Category: Breaking News)
- President to visit Pakistan on Feb 10 (Category: Breaking News)
- President visit to Pakistan (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) should urge Sri Lanka’s government to abandon draft legislation that would severely curtail civil society and jeopardize the IMF’s program in the country, Human Rights Watch said in a letter to the IMF that was released, Wednesday. The proposed Non-Governmental Organizations (Registration and Supervision) Act is among several recent and […]
- UN concerned over arrest of Muslim women in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Significant human rights abuses recorded in Sri Lanka in 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Spotlight sought on urgent human rights challenges in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- US calls for victim centered reconciliation initiatives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post IMF Should Oppose Restrictions On Freedom of Expression & Civil Society Groups: HRW appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Reject New Counterterrorism Bill: Proposed Law Breaks Government Pledge To End Abuse – HRW (Category: Breaking News)
- Change Of Presidents Did Not Lead To Any Improvement In Human Rights: HRW (Category: Breaking News)
- HRW says Sri Lanka failed to meet obligations linked to GSP+ scheme (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka cracking down on dissent, threats of violence, intimidation: HRW (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Forge National Unity Based On Inclusion Than Exclusion appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Rise & Fall Of Nationalism In North & South (Category: Breaking News)
- Ground Discontents Not Removed By Reconciliation Moves (Category: Breaking News)
- The Hardware & Software Of Reconciliation (Category: Breaking News)
- Dream Team For National Reconciliation (Category: Breaking News)
Peter Breuer, Chief of IMF Mission to Sri Lanka has claimed that the Sri Lankan economy is showing signs of progress. The monetary and fiscal measures like tax increases and particularly the debt moratorium may have resulted in giving some breathing space for the country to recover from the period of extreme hardship caused by […]
- Crashing economies and the South’s narrowing foreign policy options (Category: Breaking News)
- Need for new economic policy for poor countries (Category: Breaking News)
- Dr. Nicholas advises Lanka against swallowing IMF dope (Category: Breaking News)
- Pitfalls of export-led growth (Category: Breaking News)
by Jehan Perera The northern town of Vavuniya which was once at the front lines of the war is now a peaceful and bustling urban centre. Its physical infrastructure leaves much to be desired, with rundown buildings, and open drains that emit a foul odour. Vavuniya has not had the fortune of a political patron […]
- PRESIDENT’S NEED TO BUILD TRUST AT ALL LEVELS TO GET REFORMS THROUGH (Category: Breaking News)
- Forge National Unity Based On Inclusion Than Exclusion (Category: Breaking News)
- First things first (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez, TNA discuss reconciliation, political prisoners, lands (Category: Breaking News)
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has turned down President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s invitation to a meeting with a visiting IMF delegation, today.The post Opposition to boycott today’s meeting with IMF appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- IMF Staff concludes visit to Sri Lanka and issued official statement (Category: Breaking News)
- President calls Opposition Party Leaders for crucial meeting on IMF proposals (Category: Breaking News)
- China, U.S. to participate in first meeting of new debt roundtable on February 17 (Category: Breaking News)
- Opposition to boycott today’s meeting with IMF (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Suspension Of Parate Execution Won’t Do; Establish Bad Bank To Resolve Issue Permanently: Dr. Anil Baddevithana appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Parate execution is the last resort to protect depositors’ funds – SLBA (Category: Breaking News)
- Ministers of Justice and Health on collision course with association of banks (Category: Breaking News)
- Lending In A Recession: Banks Should Do Venture Capital Financing For Startups (Category: Breaking News)
- Only 0.4% of loans recovered using Parate laws – CBSL (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinians Under Zionist Occupation – Part IV appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinian... (Category: Breaking News)
- Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinian... (Category: Breaking News)
- Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinian... (Category: Breaking News)
- Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? (Category: Breaking News)
A group of civil society organisations and activists have expressed their concerns over the way the government is trying to address grievances of the Tamil speaking community. The following is the text of letter, dated March 07, they wrote to Dr. Asanga Gunawansa, PC, Director-General Interim Secretariat for Truth and Reconciliation Mechanism (ISTRM): We, activists, […]
- Post-war reconciliation: Govt. ponders judicial powers for TRC, special court (Category: Breaking News)
- Interim Secretariat for Truth and Reconciliation Mechanism (ISTRM) to establish an independent C... (Category: Breaking News)
- ISTRM consultations: Puttalam residents highlight woeful state of govt. healthcare and education (Category: Breaking News)
- Groundwork for Truth, Unity and Reconciliation Commission underway (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Playing The Fiddle While The Country Burns! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- SL Debt Justice Collective Writes Open Letter To IMF On DDO (Category: Breaking News)
- Separation Of Powers, Rule Of Law, Corruption & SL Bankruptcy (Category: Breaking News)
- SL Stands For Sheep Loom: Obedience Above Intelligence (Category: Breaking News)
- SL Stands For Sheep Loom: Obedience Above Intelligence (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The Steps To Achieve Justice In Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Transitional Justice In Sri Lanka: Accomplishments & Challenges In The Post-Civil War (Category: Breaking News)
- Abuses Undercut Proposed ‘Truth Commission’ – Human Rights Watch (Category: Breaking News)
- Too polarized to reconcile? The struggle for transitional justice in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Too polarized to reconcile? The struggle for transitional justice in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The Fight For Women’s Empowerment In An Era Of Conflict & Multifaceted Crises appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Gender Equality, Empowerment Of Women & The JVP (Category: Breaking News)
- Gender Equality & Empowerment Of Women & The JVP; Lessons From The JVP’s Evolution (Category: Breaking News)
- Gender Equality, Empowerment Of Women & The JVP: Capitalism & Empowerment Of Women (Category: Breaking News)
- Requirement/Demands Of Women On International Women’s Day (Category: Breaking News)
By Neville Ladduwahetty During President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s India visit in July 2023, five Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) were signed by India and Sri Lanka to establish physical connections between the two countries. This was followed more recently by the launch of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) – a mechanism that claims to reduce the cost […]
- ‘Is India going to steal land, water and air?’ (Category: Breaking News)
- India assures continued support for SL at Creditors’ Committee along with Japan and Paris Club (Category: Breaking News)
- India to push rupee investments in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- PM Modi’s comments: ‘Ensure dignity and respect for Tamils’ (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, asserted that the nation’s economy is experiencing robust growth due to the government’s initiatives.The post Sri Lanka’s President says Government initiatives drive robust economic growth appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka President Ranil delivers Government’s policy statement in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka expects 1.8% Economic growth in 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Government’s objective is to develop Sri Lanka as a thriving nation by 2048 (Category: Breaking News)
- President blames Sajith for crisis (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lankan government has taken significant steps to revitalize its national carrier, SriLankan Airlines, amidst mounting debt challenges.The post Sri Lanka Government extends deadline for SriLankan Airlines restructuring amid debt crisis appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking
- SriLankan Airlines says paid interest on US$ 175 million bond after sovereign debt default (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLankan CEO believes ‘worst is over’, expects $50 Million profit next year (Category: Breaking News)
- Turbulence ahead: Airline on the block in Sri Lanka reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLankan Airlines obtains Government’s approval to recruit foreign pilots (Category: Breaking News)
Monday 04th March, 2024 The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) is drawing heavy flak for having granted its workers generous pay hikes amidst a crippling economic crisis. Its critics are arguing that such salary increases, allegedly ranging from 29% to 70%, should not have been given at a time
- CBSL denies 70% pay hike (Category: Breaking News)
- MPs call for abolition of collective agreement (Category: Breaking News)
- TUs affiliated to UNP, SLPP, JVP endorsed CBSL pay hikes (Category: Breaking News)
- CB salary controversy: Issue is not increase but size of it, says Harsha (Category: Breaking News)
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk has urged the Sri Lankan government to implement credible accountability measures, investigating and prosecuting both past and present human rights violations and economic crimes.The post UN rights chief raises concerns over Sri Lanka’s proposed laws appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- UN calls for targeted measures against Sri Lankans accused of rights abuses (Category: Breaking News)
- UN calls for end to draconian security laws in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka urged to implement UN recommendations (Category: Breaking News)
- UN accuses Sri Lanka of continuously failing to ensure accountability (Category: Breaking News)
Acting High Commissioner of Australia to Sri Lanka, Lalita Kapur and Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka, Azusa Kubota visited UNDPs mobile interactive exhibition space, ‘A Journey of Transformation and Women’s Empowerment’, taking place from Feb 29 to March 2 in Kurunegala and open to the public. Ranjith Ariyaratne, Chief […]
- ÂRebuild Sri LankaÂ- UNDP-led crowdfunding platform launched (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan to provide anti-corruption policy support for SL to promote economic governance (Category: Breaking News)
- Minister discusses Sri Lanka s energy sector reforms with UNDP Resident Representative (Category: Breaking News)
- UNDP s Global Human Development Report handed over to PM (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka reiterated its categorical rejection of an external evidence gathering mechanism related to human rights, stemming from two UN resolutions. Speaking at the 55th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Himalee Arunatilaka, Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva said that the Government of Sri Lanka, to overcome the […]
- Sri Lanka rejects OHCHR evidence gathering mechanism (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka tells UNHRC it will not accept Resolution 51/1 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka tells UNHRC to reject domestic vote bank politics (Category: Breaking News)
- Himalee to lead delegation during UN review of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The United Nations (UN) has called for targeted measures against credibly-alleged perpetrators of serious human rights violations and abuses in Sri Lanka. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, in an oral update on Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, said that two years ago, tens of thousands of Sri […]
- UN demands accountability from Sri Lanka on enforced disappearances (Category: Breaking News)
- UN Human Rights Chief lays out “Path for Solutions” for years to come (Category: Breaking News)
- UN calls for end to draconian security laws in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka urged to implement UN recommendations (Category: Breaking News)
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Sri Lanka, on Friday (01), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Colombo for the establishment of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE), the first of its kind in the Asia Pacific region. The MoU formalizes the collaboration between the […]
- UNFPA appeals for $10.7 million to meet urgent needs of 2 million women and girls affected by Sr... (Category: Breaking News)
- UNFPA and China provide medical equipment to Ministry of Health (Category: Breaking News)
- UNFPA commends Sri Lanka on developing robust national evaluation capacities (Category: Breaking News)
- UNFPA to help Sri Lanka to modernize statistical system to move towards digital economy (Category: Breaking News)
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Asia Pacific Regional Director Pio Smith called on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at the Temple on Thursday (February 29).The post UNFPA to assist Sri Lanka in modernizing statistical system for transition to digital economy appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- UNFPA to help Sri Lanka to modernize statistical system to move towards digital economy (Category: Breaking News)
- UNFPA explores opportunities to further support Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- UNFPA signs MoU with University of Colombo, hands over medical supplies to Health Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- UNFPA Regional Director here (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Prasanna Ranatunga’s Misguided Claims, The JVP & The Tragedy Of The Black July Riots, 1983 appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- July 1983 Pogrom: The Black Week That Devastatingly Impacted Sri Lanka Forever (Category: Breaking News)
- 40 Years After The Anti-Tamil Pogrom Of July 1983: Root Causes Remain Unaddressed (Category: Breaking News)
- 40th Anniversary Of ‘Black July’ 1983 (Category: Breaking News)
- July 1983 Riot: A Spontaneous Racial Outburst Or Planned Pogrom Or Both? (Category: Breaking News)
the Impact of the Economic Crisis. The overestimation is around Rs 140 billion, […]
- IRD’s inability has led govts. to extract unbearable taxes from professionals, honest people (Category: Breaking News)
- NFF accuses SLPP of causing irreversible damage to COPE (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB ready for painful reforms unlike Rajapaksas who only exploited divisions, says MP Hashim (Category: Breaking News)
- CEB to reduce workforce to 18,000 (Category: Breaking News)
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Asia Pacific Regional Director Pio Smith is in Sri Lanka from yesterday (28) to Friday 01 March. During his visit, Smith will hold discussions with policymakers, government officials, civil society, and key partners to enhance collaboration at the national level and advocate for the rights of women and girls. Additionally, […]
- UNFPA appeals for $10.7 million to meet urgent needs of 2 million women and girls affected by Sr... (Category: Breaking News)
- UNFPA signs MoU with University of Colombo, hands over medical supplies to Health Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan provides USD 4.6 Mn to support Sri Lankan women and girls health (Category: Breaking News)
- One mother’s fight for a safe delivery: What it’s like to give birth in Lanka right now (Category: Breaking News)
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