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By Rathindra Kuruwita Approximately 15 million birds migrate to Sri Lanka from 30 countries every year, Prof. Sampath S. Seneviratne, of the Department of Zoology and Environment Sciences – University of Colombo says. One of the primary entry points for these migratory birds was the Mannar islands, he said, expressing concern over the proposed Adani […]
- Environmentalists in Mannar see proposed Adani wind turbines as latest disaster (Category: Breaking News)
- Mannar environmentalists demand end to wind power & ilmenite projects there (Category: Breaking News)
- Environmentalists threaten legal action against Mannar wind power project (Category: Breaking News)
- Concerns raised over Adani Group’s engagement in wind power project (Category: Breaking News)
Video: IMF වෙතින් ශ්රී ලංකාවට තවත් අ.ඩොලර් මිලියන 337ක් #imf #imfloan #economy #economiccrisis
- Video: Cabraal-missile is stronger than Indian Agni-V missile (Category: Video)
- Video: Dambulla Mosque controversy could have been solved peacefully (Category: Video)
- Video: Sajith issuing misleading statements - Tissa (Category: Video)
- Video: No need for permission - Sajith (Category: Video)
[…]The post Gender Equality, Empowerment Of Women & The JVP: Capitalism & Empowerment Of Women appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Gender Equality & Empowerment Of Women & The JVP; Lessons From The JVP’s Evolution (Category: Breaking News)
- Gender Equality, Empowerment Of Women & The JVP (Category: Breaking News)
- The Fight For Women’s Empowerment In An Era Of Conflict & Multifaceted Crises (Category: Breaking News)
- Beneath The Skin Deep Liberalism Lies Cancerous Caste Prejudices (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team has reached a staff-level agreement with the Sri Lankan authorities on the second review under the economic reform program supported by a 4-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement and concluded the 2024 Article IV Consultation discussions.The post IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka on second review appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka...
- Sri Lanka reaches IMF staff-level agreement on first review (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF reaches staff-level agreement on first review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility arrangem... (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF reaches staff-level agreement on Sri Lanka’s second review (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF and Sri Lankan Authorities Reach Staff-Level Agreement on Economic Policies (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has unveiled immediate plans to swiftly develop the Mahaweli A and B zones, previously overlooked by the Mahaweli project, as part of the nation s transition towards a modern agricultural economy.
Global investors and Sri Lankan officials expect to start negotiations aimed at restructuring $12 billion in defaulted global bonds next week, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.The post Sri Lanka to start restructuring talks with investors next week, Bloomberg News reports appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Global investors and Sri Lanka officials set for second round of Bond Restructuring talks (Category: Breaking News)
- Some Sri Lanka creditors seeking debt restructuring deal without China (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka calls for debt-restructuring proposals from dealer managers (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Expects Major Debt Restructuring Deals as IMF to Review Bailout (Category: Breaking News)
In the sun-kissed paradise of the Maldives, where azure waters meet golden shores, a cloud of uncertainty looms over the political landscape. President Mohamed Muizzu, once hailed as a beacon of hope for the nation’s future, now finds himself navigating treacherous waters, buffeted by the winds of discontent and economic strain. The recent opening session […]
- Maldivian President Muizzu’s pro-China party secures ‘super majority’ in parliamentary polls (Category: Breaking News)
- New Maldives president promises to expel foreign military personnel (Category: Breaking News)
- India notes increase in investments in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Maldives In Murky Waters: Chinese Debt Challenges For Economic Stability (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Books & Elections: President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s Claim Of Foreign Conspiracy appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Conspiracy There Was, In Enthroning Gota; Not In Dethroning Him! (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi’s Wolf Worrier Diplomacy Opens A Window For China In South Asia (Category: Breaking News)
- Prelude To The ‘Long March’ In Tamil Nadu (Category: Breaking News)
- Rise Of Ultranationalism & Elections, Tamil Nationalism & Resurrection Of LTTE Ideology In Sri L... (Category: Breaking News)
Global investors and Sri Lankan officials expect to start negotiations aimed at restructuring $12 billion in defaulted global bonds next week, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. A steering committee, comprising of bondholders, will begin talks as they weigh a proposal from the government to rework the overseas debt that has been in default since 2022, […]
- Refugee from Sri Lanka becomes Mayor in UK town (Category: Breaking News)
- Mathews overlooked Chamari picked in The Hundred draft (Category: Breaking News)
- AstraZeneca withdraws Covid-19 vaccine citing low demand (Category: Breaking News)
- Nepal batsman Airee smashes six sixes in an over (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has said it will allow foreign offshore research ships for replenishments at its ports despite a one-year ban on such vessels, a senior official has said after China protested to Colombo for allowing a German survey ship but turning down Beijing’s similar request. This is the first time Sri Lanka has officially admitted […]
- Foreign research vessels: Cabinet to discuss how to handle them (Category: Breaking News)
- German research ship allowed Sri Lanka port call after Chinese-protest led clarification (Category: Breaking News)
- One-year ban on foreign research vessels directed at China: Udaya (Category: Breaking News)
- President: No spy ships coming to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
If Sri Lanka continues to rely on borrowing to address the imbalance between imports and exports, the nation will inevitably confront another economic crisis within a decade, says President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level agreement for the release of $1.1bn from a $3bn bailout package the indebted country needed to avert a sovereign default. “The IMF team has reached a staff-level agreement with the Pakistani authorities on the second and final review of Pakistan’s stabilisation programme,” the IMF […]
- Spending Break (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka’s JVP gen secy makes dubious claim on IMF deal, says loan “pittance” (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF gets blamed for the mess created by politicians - Nepali economist (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF hopes for resolution of Sri Lanka crisis to resume bailout talks (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Why The Sri Lankan Rupee Is Appreciating appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Journey Through The Rotten Bridge For The Reforms Of Government Expenditure (Category: Breaking News)
- Who Are Primarily Responsible For The Economic Disaster, The Politicians Or The People? (Category: Breaking News)
- The Impact Of The Next Election On The Economic Reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka In Dire Straits (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando By the time President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had arrived in Singapore in the second week of July 2022, a few days after fleeing Sri Lanka, he firmly believed that then Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was the only person capable of restoring the rule of law in the country. In the chapter titled ‘The […]
- US hand in GR’s ouster: Speaker finally confirms allegations (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil reveals bid to get rid of him while GR was fleeing to Trinco on board SLNS Gajabahu (Category: Breaking News)
- Declining power and challenges before SLPP (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposed all-party govt: Prez wins support from unexpected quarters (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Inclusion Includes Women appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Human Rights Protection Requires More Inclusive Approach (Category: Breaking News)
- Forge National Unity Based On Inclusion Than Exclusion (Category: Breaking News)
- Non-Consultative Business As Usual Approach Belittles Nation Crises That Cry For Priority (Category: Breaking News)
- Representative Democracy Is To Heed The Voice Of The People (Category: Breaking News)
India and Sri Lanka have failed to reach an agreement on fee payments for RuPay transactions, Live Mint reported. According to Live Mint, India is keen to launch RuPay services in Sri Lanka, which would make it easier for businesses in both countries to benefit from tourists using the RuPay card. However, according to persons […]
- India’s UPI to be launched in Sri Lanka, Mauritius on Monday (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi, Ranil launch ground-breaking digital payment connectivity (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s Unified Payment Interface (UPI) service launched in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi to launch Unified Payment Interface services in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Video: මහ බැංකු සේවකයෝ වැඩි කරගත් වැටුප අඩු කරයිද? #cbsl #economy
- Video: Cabraal-missile is stronger than Indian Agni-V missile (Category: Video)
- Video: Dambulla Mosque controversy could have been solved peacefully (Category: Video)
- Video: Sajith issuing misleading statements - Tissa (Category: Video)
- Video: No need for permission - Sajith (Category: Video)
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million loan to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka more access to finance and build their resilience to external shocks, such as the economic crisis and climate change. “SMEs play a critical role in Sri Lanka’s economy
- ADB approves $100 million loan to support SMEs in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt-ridden Sri Lanka gets US$350m loan boost from ADB (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka secures ADB grant to pay paddy farmers (Category: Breaking News)
- Overseas travel ban on Basil temporarily lifted (Category: Breaking News)
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million loan to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka more access to finance and build their resilience to external shocks, such as the economic crisis and climate change.The post ADB approves $100 million loan to support SMEs in Sri Lanka appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- ADB approves USD 100 million loan to support SMEs in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB approves USD 165M loan to provide financing support for Sri Lankan SMEs (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB approves USD 165M loan to provide financing support for Sri Lankan SMEs (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB approves USD 165M loan to provide financing support for Sri Lankan SMEs (Category: Breaking News)
President Murmu, who is on a state visit to Mauritius, addressed a gathering at an event at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute in Port Louis and highlighted India-Mauritius historic ties and bilateral cooperation. During her state visit to Mauritius, President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday declared India’s advancement across all domains, emphasizing the nation’s dynamic and progressive […]
- Ahead of bilateral, Bhutan King Jigme Wangchuk received by PM Modi (Category: Breaking News)
- India embodying dreams of the world today: US Ambassador Eric Garcetti in Gujarat (Category: Breaking News)
- A bilateral tie, thriving on mutual respect (Category: Breaking News)
- President Wickremesinghe has faith in new Indian President (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Elections & The Economy appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The President, IMF & System Change (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP & Bird Cage Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- RW, IMF & The Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF’s Prescription: Panacea Or Palliative? (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Singapore Has Chosen The 4th Prime Minister appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Feb 4th: Rebirth Of Aragalaya, Rebirth Of A Nation (Category: Breaking News)
- President moves to 4th spot in the Time poll (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese angst as India set to become 4th largest economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Theme park enters the 4th dimension (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Ranil’s Distortion Of Facts About The Sri Lankan Political Scenario In 1977 appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- In Memory Of Comrade Osman De Silva (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil’s Repression Will Hit The JVP-NPP While It Indulges In Political Narcissism (Category: Breaking News)
- Reflecting On 34 Years: The JVP & The Legacy Of Comrade Rohana Wijeweera (Category: Breaking News)
- In Memory Of Comrade H. A. Seneviratne, Lawyer, Writer & Human Rights Activist (Category: Breaking News)
Video: Sri Lanka’s economy recedes by 2.3% in 2023 (English)
- Video: Cabraal-missile is stronger than Indian Agni-V missile (Category: Video)
- Video: Dambulla Mosque controversy could have been solved peacefully (Category: Video)
- Video: Sajith issuing misleading statements - Tissa (Category: Video)
- Video: No need for permission - Sajith (Category: Video)
Sri Lanka’s economy expanded for a second straight quarter as industrial activity picked up pace, buoyed by an International Monetary Fund bailout and lower interest rates.The post Sri Lanka’s economy expands for a second straight quarter appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking
- Sri Lanka inflation rises for second month on high energy costs (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s economy returns to growth, led by agriculture (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s economy to shrink by 2% in 2023, Central Bank says (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF third tranche negotiations for Sri Lanka begin tomorrow (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka s economy expanded for a second straight quarter as industrial activity picked up pace, buoyed by an International Monetary Fund bailout and lower interest rates.
State Minister of Home Affairs, Ashoka Priyantha, said on Friday (March 15) that interviews for the recruitment of Grama Niladhari officers for 2002 vacant Grama Niladhari Divisions are currently underway.The post 2002 Grama Niladhari officers set to be appointed before end of April appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- 2002 Grama Niladhari vacancies will be filled in April 2024 -State Minister of Home Affairs (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. to appoint over 2,000 Grama Niladhari officers before end of April (Category: Breaking News)
- Immediate recruitment of 4000 Grama Niladhari officers to fill existing vacancies – State Minist... (Category: Breaking News)
- Special committee to be appointed on increasing allowances for GN officers (Category: Breaking News)
US prosecutors have widened their probe of India’s Adani Group to focus on whether the company may have engaged in bribery as well as the conduct of the company’s billionaire founder, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter. Investigators are digging into whether an Adani entity, or people linked to the company including Mr […]
- KFC assures probe over rotten chicken at Rajagiriya (Category: Breaking News)
- Pillayan ready to face international probe (Category: Breaking News)
- ITN to probe sexual harassment allegations (Category: Breaking News)
- Azad Moulana offers to testify in Easter attacks probe (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post A Leap Of Faith Awaits appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- With A View To A Kill (Master Spy-James Bond)! (Category: Breaking News)
- Rat Cunning Or Intelligent Nation Building? (Category: Breaking News)
- Anti-Corruption, A Losing Battle? (Category: Breaking News)
- April & May – Images From Two Months (Category: Breaking News)
significantly to bolstering the national economy. The President further requested active participation ...
- Druglords win big at LG polls (Category: Breaking News)
- Civil Society Calls on Government to Enable Burials of COVID-19 Dead (Category: Breaking News)
- Civil Society Calls on Government to Enable Burials of COVID-19 Dead (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to launch the Climate Justice Forum (CJF) at COP 28 (Category: Breaking News)
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