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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says there is a strong expectation that Sri Lanka will soon reach agreements with external commercial creditors consistent with program parameters. “So overall we assess that there has been sufficiently strong progress on the debt restructuring front,” Julie Kozack, Director of the IMF Communications Department, said during a press briefing […...
- SL’s second review: IMF Executive Board to meet on 12 June (Category: Breaking News)
- Strong expectation that Sri Lanka will reach agreements with external creditors soon - IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- Swift completion of final agreements with official creditors critical for Sri Lanka  IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- Wrapping up Sri Lanka external debt deals critical, property tax needed: IMF (Category: Breaking News)
Rex Clementine in Dallas In a bid to promote cricket in certain countries, the sport’s authorities used to stage the now defunct ICC Knockout Tournament in countries that had not got full member status. As a result, Bangladesh hosted the event in 1998 followed by Kenya in 2000. The tournament from thereon was abandoned and […]
- Be alert when traveling-US (Category: Breaking News)
- President invites Aravinda and Sidath to spearhead special cricket project (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka team departs for ICC T20 World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- T-20 becoming most popular brand of cricket (Category: Breaking News)
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) filed legal action on June 5 in the Supreme Court challenging the Public Financial Management Bill, highlighting concerns related to public procurement.The petition (SC SD 77/2024) points out that Clause 32 of the Bill seriously weakens the controls on public procurement, thereby enhancing the corruption risk and weakening the level […]
- TISL challenges Public Financial Management Bill in the Supreme Court (Category: Breaking News)
- TISL files petition challenging Anti-Corruption Bill (Category: Breaking News)
- TISL files FR petition over human immunoglobulin and other controversial medical supplies (Category: Breaking News)
- Medicine procurement scandal- TISL files petition, seeks to recover costs incurred (Category: Breaking News)
by K.Locana Gunaratna, PhD Following some independence from the Colonial British through the Donoughmore Constitution in 1931, our prime indigenous concerns focused on agriculture for domestic consumption and on the broad-basing of education. These particular achievements were due respectively to two farsighted Sri Lankan politicians: D.S.Senanayake and C.W.W. Kannangara. They were the first Sri L...
- Guideline for planning university addressing Climatic Issues (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahaweli – A spectacular achievement of JRJ regime piloted by Gamini D (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahaweli Project – North Central Province canal: A tunnel in the wilderness? (Category: Breaking News)
- Use existing resources for agri-food sector in Mahaweli areas (Category: Breaking News)
by ACB Pethiyagoda A desire to visit Burma (Myanmar since 1989) having seen the film ‘The Story of Dr. Wossell’ as a school boy was fulfilled recently. The film was about a dedicated British Army Medical Officer who during World War II fell in love with the country and more deeply with a lithesome and […]
- ‘Burmese Lessons’ for Sri Lanka (Category: Business)
- Myanmar: South Asia’s other ‘Small Miracle’? (Category: Business)
- ‘Burmese Lessons’ for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- It breaks my heart to see the Indian Prime Minister pose cordially with the butchers of Burma (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has been elected by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) at the elections held in New York, for a three-year term commencing on 01 January 2025. Sri Lanka obtained 182 votes, of the 189 member states present and voting, securing the 2nd highest vote count from the region, and the 7th highest number overall. […]
- Sri Lanka votes in support of crucial UN resolution on Palestine (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan appointed to UN Secretary General’s Scientific Advisory Board (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (Category: Breaking News)
- US envoy meets Sri Lankan diaspora in Staten Island (Category: Breaking News)
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts has concluded a seven-day safety review of Sri Lanka’s site selection process for its first nuclear power plant. The South Asian nation is aiming to adopt nuclear energy to enhance low carbon power production, address climate change, and bolster energy security. The Site and External Events […]
- IAEA studying plans to build nuclear power plant in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Policy decision taken to switch to nuclear energy (Category: Breaking News)
- Sinopec Unveiled its First Renovated Filling Station with a New Image & New Facilities (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka approves nuclear power plant construction with Russia as top contender (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday (06) asserted that Sri Lanka could soon reach agreements with external commercial creditors consistent with programme parameters. “So overall we assess that there has been sufficiently strong progress on the debt restructuring front,” Julie Kozack, Director of the IMF Communications Department, told the media. On March 21st, the […...
- “Strong expectations” of SL soon striking deal with commercial creditors: IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- Swift completion of final agreements with official creditors critical for Sri Lanka  IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to brief creditors on IMF deal for economic recovery (Category: Breaking News)
- Strong expectation that Sri Lanka will reach agreements with external creditors soon - IMF (Category: Breaking News)
Alhambra Hotels commemorated five decades of unwavering dedication to hospitality excellence with a full-on gala on April 30th with Chief Guest President Ranil Wickramasinghe and First Lady Prof. Maithree Wickramasinghe, together with Minister of Tourism and Lands and Sports Harin Fernando, Chief of Staff Sagala Ratnayake, US Ambassador Julie Chung and Wyndham Hotels & […]
- Movenpick Colombo rebranded as NH Collection Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Alhambra Hotels celebrates 50 years in Hospitality Excellence (Category: Breaking News)
- Two killed as train crashes into car in Enderamulla (Category: Breaking News)
- DoubleTree by Hilton Connects Communities Across Asia Pacific with Feel Good Moments (Category: Breaking News)
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) filed legal action in the Supreme Court challenging the Public Financial Management Bill, highlighting concerns related to public procurement. The petition (SC SD 77/2024) points out that Clause 32 of the Bill seriously weakens the controls on public procurement, thereby enhancing the corruption risk and weakening the level playing field. […]
- Sri Lanka Electricity Bill passed with amendments (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposed Electricity sector reforms published Gazette (Category: Breaking News)
- TISL seeks cross-party support for Anti-Corruption law (Category: Breaking News)
- Public Finance Committee requested to probe coal procurement (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says macroeconomic policy reforms are starting to bear fruit in Sri Lanka. Julie Kozack, Director of the IMF Communications Department said that commendable outcomes include rapid disinflation, robust reserve accumulation, and initial signs of economic growth, while preserving stability of the financial system. “Program performance is strong with most qu...
- IMF says Sri Lanka yet to finalize deal with bondholders and creditors (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF wants Sri Lanka to implement deals with official creditors (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF hopeful of deal between Sri Lanka and commercial creditors (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF praises Sri Lanka’s economic progress amid challenges (Category: Breaking News)
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- From ‘Never Again’ To ‘Here Again’ – World’s Shameful Indifference To Israeli Impunity! (Category: Breaking News)
- When The West’s Mask Slipped – Exposing Its Hypocrisy Beyond Gaza! (Category: Breaking News)
- ICJ Ruling On Israeli Genocide In Gaza; Stopped Short Of Ordering A Ceasefire (Category: Breaking News)
- Merely Focussing On Hamas Attacks – Missing The Wood For The Trees! (Category: Breaking News)
Minister of Sports Harin Fernando announced that a complaint has been lodged with the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding the lengthy travel times and hardships the Sri Lankan team faced during the Group Stage matches of the 2024 T20 World Cup.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) believes Sri Lanka will soon finalize agreements with external commercial creditors that align with program goals.The post IMF expects Sri Lanka to finalize deals with creditors soon appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Strong expectation that Sri Lanka will reach agreements with external creditors soon - IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF staff concludes visit to Sri Lanka saying debt agreements with creditors critical (Category: Breaking News)
- Swift completion of final agreements with official creditors critical for Sri Lanka  IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF praises Sri Lanka’s economic progress amid challenges (Category: Breaking News)
In recognition of veteran actor Ravindra Randeniya’s outstanding contributions to Sri Lankan cinema over five decades, the ceremony, “Ravi – Self-Reflection on Half-Century in Cinema” took place Wednesday(05) at the Bandaranaike International Conference Hall in Colombo, presided over by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
- Chelsea Cinema gets back with Trak (Category: South Australia)
- President chief guest at “Ravi – Self-Reflection on Half-Century in Cinema” (Category: Breaking News)
- Stars to light up big screen (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Old dame still flickering (Category: Australia, Queensland)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says there is a strong expectation that Sri Lanka will soon reach agreements with external commercial creditors consistent with program parameters.
Sri Lanka-Singapore Free Trade Agreement By Gomi Senadhira senadhiragomi@gmail.com “You might tell fairy tales, but the progress of a country cannot be achieved through such narratives. A country cannot be developed by making false promises. The country moved backward because of the electoral promises made by political parties throughout time. We have witnessed that the […]
- Are we out of touch with reality? (Category: Breaking News)
- Five Years on with garbage, myths and lies (Category: Breaking News)
- FTA with Thailand: Need for SL to diversify trade portfolio stressed (Category: Breaking News)
- China shows flexibility on Sri Lanka FTA after temporary halt: Chief Negotiator (Category: Breaking News)
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- Quo Vadis? – Feeding The 225; Don’t Wait For The State; Let’s Act On Our Own (Category: Breaking News)
- NM’s Heritage: Upsurge Of Religious Despotism In Sri Lanka: Can The JVP Withstand Sinhala-Buddhi... (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil’s Prospects At The Next Election (Category: Breaking News)
- Triangular Contest: To Be Realistic, There Are 3 Options: Response To Prof Kumar David (Category: Breaking News)
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today (June 06) ruled the presidential pardon granted to Don Shamantha Jude Anthony Jayamaha, the convict in the Royal Park murder case, by the former Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena was arbitrary and legally invalid.The post Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court invalidates Presidential Pardon in Royal Park murder case appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking...
- SC invalidates Maithripala s presidential pardon to Royal Park murder convict (Category: Breaking News)
- CID records statement from Maithripala Sirisena (Category: Breaking News)
- FR challenging pardoning of murder convict gets go ahead (Category: Breaking News)
- Royal Park murder- SC grants leave to proceed with FR against presidential pardon (Category: Breaking News)
In recognition of veteran actor Ravindra Randeniya’s outstanding contributions to Sri Lankan cinema over five decades, the ceremony, “Ravi – Self-Reflection on Half-Century in Cinema” took place on Wednesday (05) at the Bandaranaike International Conference Hall in Colombo, presided over by President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Ravindra Randeniya, who entered the film industry with the 1974 movie [̷...
- Darusman Report a Conspiracy to punish Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- “MATHA” – Another film depicting dedication of war heros (Category: Breaking News)
- Commemorative stamps to mark 65th anniversary of Sinhala Cinema (Category: Breaking News)
- Lester Sumithra Foundation launched (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that Sri Lanka is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040 while pursuing its economic goals. He noted that Sri Lanka is the first country in Asia to incorporate the global objective of zero carbon emissions into its national policy. He made these remarks during the World Environment Day […]
- World’s first international environmental university will be established in Sri Lanka – President (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says World’s first international environmental university will be establishe... (Category: Breaking News)
- President Wickremesinghe warns of climate crisis and unveils ambitious plans (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka will take the lead in ensuring the developing economies have the resources to mitigate... (Category: Breaking News)
New York’s second match as a T20I venue was a lot like its first: low-scoring and brutal. Two days after South Africa bowled Sri Lanka out for 77 here, India bowled Ireland out for 96. A different strip was used for this game, but the bounce was just as inconsistent, and batting just as difficult, […]
- Kohli’s record-equalling ton gives India strong total (Category: Breaking News)
- Pant, Hardik, Arshdeep headline India’s warm-up win (Category: Breaking News)
- Canada, Ireland search for first points with focus on New York pitch (Category: Breaking News)
- India strike after setting West Indies 365 target (Category: Breaking News)
SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier, has returned to profitability, posting a profit of Rs.1.124 billion for the nine months ending December 31, 2023.The post SriLankan Airlines returns to profit amid privatization efforts appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- SriLankan Airlines says no outside funding in the last two years (Category: Breaking News)
- Restructuring of SriLankan Airlines to be completed in 6 months (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLankan Airlines cut losses drastically in FY 2010 (Category: Breaking News)
- The National Airline: A financial catastrophe in the making! (Category: Breaking News)
Japan, Sri Lanka’s largest bilateral lender after China, emphasized yesterday (June 5) the need for Sri Lanka to expedite its debt restructuring efforts for its own benefit.The post Japan urges Sri Lanka to speed up debt restructuring ahead of IMF review appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Japan says no pact yet with Sri Lanka on debt restructure talks (Category: Breaking News)
- China assures commitment towards Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring process (Category: Breaking News)
- Some Sri Lanka creditors seeking debt restructuring deal without China (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan, India and France launch creditors meeting on Sri Lanka debt (Category: Breaking News)
By Saman Indrajith Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and Opposition and SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the victory recorded by his party BJP-led National Democratic Alliance at the Indian elections. Both the Prime Minister and the Opposition Leader said that the victory would further elevate the bilateral relations between […]
- Swaraj satisfied with visit to SL (Category: Breaking News)
- The Leader of the Opposition in Sri Lanka and former Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe seeks ... (Category: Breaking News)
- India s Congress leader Rahul Gandhi disqualified from parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Parliament congratulates Modi (Category: Breaking News)
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) complains that the relevant authorities are reluctant to respond to Right to Information (RTI) queries sent in respect of Sri Lanka’s agreements with Adani Green Energy (Sri Lanka) Ltd. The following is the text of statement issued by TISL yesterday: Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has filed a series of […]
- A Power Project In The Dark; RTI Voices Concern Regarding Transparency Around The Adani ‘Green E... (Category: Breaking News)
- Adani wind energy project challenged in Sri Lanka s Supreme Court (Category: Breaking News)
- Adani Green signs 20-yr agreement for wind power stations in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka protesters oppose Indian Adani’s USD 500 mn unsolicited wind power deal (Category: Breaking News)
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- Should The Economic Transformation Bill Proceed? – Part II (Category: Breaking News)
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- Abolition Of The Provincial Councils System: Reply To Milinda Moragoda’s Utterance (Category: Breaking News)
In an exciting development, leading marketing technology company zMessenger has announced its sponsorship of the upcoming Privately Organized International World Ladies Golf Tournament set to take place at the prestigious Royal Colombo Golf Club on June 17th. Womens Golf Day is an international event that brings together women of all ageas and skill levels to […]
- Sri Lanka to host West Indies for white-ball series in June (Category: Breaking News)
- LB Finance partners zMessenger for integrated mobile service portfolio (Category: Business)
- Starlink connection to cost Sri Lankans between US$ 400 – US$ 600 (Category: Breaking News)
- Jeevan defends his aggressive behaviour at Point Pedro estate (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon chaired a meeting today (05) with representatives of UN agencies, international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) and NGOs to brief them on the ongoing rescue and relief operations to assist adverse weather-affected communities.
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