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[…]The post Ranil’s Honeymoon With The ‘Inglorious Illegitimates’ appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Ranil Vs. AKD: Who Will Blink First? (Category: Breaking News)
- Anti-Terrorism Act Is ‘State Terrorism’ In Sheep’s Clothing (Category: Breaking News)
- Calm Before The Storm! Aragalaya -’22 Has Rested Enough!!! (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil’s Choices (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post 2024 Election Year; The Perennial Challenge Of Cleaning The Stables For Sri Lanka! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Can Sri Lanka Come Out Of Its ‘Deer In The Headlights’ Mindset? (Category: Breaking News)
- Keeping The Risen-Up Electorate Awake; An Imperative! (Category: Breaking News)
- Politics & Death Of Sanath Nishantha: Some Sombre Lessons & Reflections (Category: Breaking News)
- Beyond Ousting The Shamed ‘Suhartos’ Of Sri Lanka! (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Citizens Need A Snow White To Prod The Dwarfs In Governance & Society! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Is Post-Crisis Essential Reforms Being Effectively Progressed? If Not What Is The Way Forward? (Category: Breaking News)
- A Postscript To Political Crisis: A Way Out (Category: Breaking News)
- Mr. President, Dawn Of The New Year Is The Time For Reflection & To Redress Citizens Grievances ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Are Providers Of Information Under RTI Cognizant Of Their Obligations? (Category: Breaking News)
By MEERA SRINIVASAN As Sri Lanka tries to rebuild its battered economy after last year’s devastating crisis, the country’s political scene is gradually heating up, in the run up to two national elections scheduled next year — parliamentary and presidential — that will give citizens
- What is Jathika Chinthanaya? (Category: Breaking News)
- AKD: JVP-led NPP will not undermine India’s national security (Category: Breaking News)
- AKD & The JVP-NPP Should Tick All The Boxes To Win, Not Risk A Third Defeat (Category: Breaking News)
- Feminist Revolt & Masculinity Pitfalls In The Bolshevik Camp: Sri Lanka’s Election Prelude (Category: Breaking News)
The main opposition has voiced concerns about the imminent transfer of the burdens arising from corruption, fraud, financial misappropriations, and flawed politics of the Rajapaksas onto the general public, effective January 1 next year. During a press conference at the Opposition Leader’s Office in Colombo on Thursday, SJB MP Mayantha Dissanayake asserted that the recently […]
- A welcome gavel blow (Category: Breaking News)
- Navin Dissanayake appointed Governor of Sabaragamuwa Province (Category: Breaking News)
- Navin Dissanayake to be appointed as a Governor? (Category: Breaking News)
- S.B. Dissanayake says state mechanism is no longer functioning properly (Category: Breaking News)
Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah has died at 86. “With great sadness and sorrow, we – the Kuwaiti people, the Arab and Islamic nations, and the friendly peoples of the world – mourn the late His Highness the emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, who passed away to his Lord […]
- Kuwaiti leader Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed dies aged 86 (Category: Breaking News)
- Kuwaiti leader Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed dies aged 86 (Category: Breaking News)
- Political turmoil in Kuwait as emir dissolves parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Kuwait parliament dissolved by royal decree again (Category: Breaking News)
… explains how Parliament enacted harmful laws By Shamindra Ferdinando Veteran lawyer Kalyananda Thiranagama said that the ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peremuna (SLPP) should be held responsible for backing President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s economic strategy meant to privatise the remaining state enterprises. Addressing a public gathering in Colombo, the liberal civil society activist emphasised that ...
- Kanchana’s warning to restrict fuel supplies irrelevant, all imports already disrupted-SJB (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPP defends PTA, calls for probe into ‘terror’ angle (Category: Breaking News)
- GR’s ouster: Speaker urged to name foreign elements (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB alleges bid to derail election process on privilege issue affront to entire electorate (Category: Breaking News)
The second review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 billion bailout with the IMF could be completed in the first half of 2024, provided it manages to meet debt restructuring and revenue targets set under the programme, an official said on Wednesday.The post Sri Lanka’s second review of $2.9 billion IMF bailout possible in first half of 2024 – official appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Bre...
- IMF Team to conduct second review of Sri Lanka’s EFF program in March 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF ready to support Sri Lanka’s discussions with bondholders (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF says Sri Lanka debt deal could help board clear first bailout review (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF to conduct bailout review for Sri Lanka in September (Category: Breaking News)
By Rathindra Kuruwita IMF’s second review under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement for Sri Lanka is expected to be completed by the end of the first half of 2024, IMF Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, Peter Breuer, told journalists Wednesday morning. Addressing the IMF’s Virtual Press Briefing on the First Review of […]
- IMF Executive Board to take up Sri Lanka s first review on Dec.12 (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Executive Board set to take up Sri Lanka s first review today (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF team to visit Sri Lanka for second EFF review (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF convenes special press briefing on Sri Lanka s first review (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe told Parliament yesterday that Sri Lanka was set to come out of bankruptcy by securing of the second tranche of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) Extended Fund Facility. “We will now focus on securing the foreign aid that was suspended after we declared bankruptcy,” the President said, making a special statement to Parliament […]
- No objection from CB chief to tabling IMF deal:Speaker (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF working with a government without a mandate – Handunnetti (Category: Breaking News)
- CBK: Proposed anti-corruption bill inadequate to end widespread problem (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil likely to go for presidential poll first – sources (Category: Breaking News)
Celebrating diplomacy through development Celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Sri Lanka, the U.S. Embassy has unveiled a special video chronicling the remarkable journey of development, with an emphasis on the pivotal role played by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Whether it’s rebuilding after disasters and conflic...
- US/SL tensions won't affect aid projects:Bednar (Category: Breaking News)
- Path Finder (Category: Business)
- Taxpayer Pressure (Category: Business)
- U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka partners with local businesses on Biz+ program (Category: Breaking News)
In a special statement to Parliament today (13), President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the critical role of the government’s program, backed by assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and debt restructuring, in rebuilding the collapsed Sri Lankan economy. The President warned
- Kamala Harris' VP win is huge for HBCUs, Tougaloo president says (Category: USA, Mississippi)
- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe states that the conditions imposed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Sri Lanka, can only be removed by continuing along the same path and strengthening the country s economy.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says increasing state revenue is of paramount importance for Sri Lanka as the South Asian island nation continues to be an economy with exceptionally low tax revenues.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said its executive board cleared the first review of Sri Lanka's about $3 billion bailout on Tuesday, providing about $337 million in funds to help tackle the fallout from the country's worst financial crisis in decades.The post IMF board approves first review of Sri Lanka’s nearly $3 billion bailout appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking ...
- IMF says Sri Lanka debt deal could help board clear first bailout review (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF staff to visit Sri Lanka in September for first programme review (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF board poised to approve $2.9 billion Sri Lanka bailout (Category: Breaking News)
- First review of IMF’s Extended Fund Facility for Sri Lanka to commence today (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando One-time Foreign Secretary Kshenuka Senewiratne and Admiral Ravindra Chandrasiri Wijegunaratne (Rtd.) on Dec 04, 2023 assumed duties at the Sri Lankan High Commission in New Delhi and Islamabad, respectively. It would be pertinent to mention that Wijegunaratne previously served as the First Secretary/Defence Advisor of Sri Lanka High Commission in New Delhi […]
- Indo-Lanka relations:Shared challenges and ‘Quad’ strategies (Category: Breaking News)
- The Katchatheevu politics (Category: Breaking News)
- Vanni war and Israel-Gaza conflict: Funding catastrophes (Category: Breaking News)
- Norway departs as Indo-Lanka relations enter a new phase (Category: Breaking News)
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the disbursement of approximately US$ 337 million to Sri Lanka as part of a bailout package. The IMF said the Executive Board completed the first review under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility with Sri Lanka, providing the country with access to SDR 254 million […]
- IMF says full economic recovery in Sri Lanka is not yet assured (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF reaches crucial staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka following first review (Category: Breaking News)
- Human Rights Watch fears IMF loan could erode rights in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF confident Sri Lanka can be put on the path to prosperity (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Why NPP? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Homework For NPP (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP Deserves Fairness From Critics (Category: Breaking News)
- RW, IMF & The Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Politics Of Paranoia (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Was There A Conspiracy Behind The Easter Sunday Attacks?: A Follow-Up appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Was There A Conspiracy Behind The Easter Sunday Bomb Attacks? (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Catholic Church To Declare Easter Sunday Attack Victims As Saints: A Comment (Category: Breaking News)
- Will AKD Make The Cut? (Category: Breaking News)
- International terrorism expert tells govt. to rethink lifting ban on five Islamist organisations (Category: Breaking News)
The ‘Civil Society Initiative on Anti-Corruption Reform for Economic Recovery,’ led by Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) and comprising Verité Research, Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA), Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement, People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL), and National Peace Council (NPC) yesterday said that there was an urgent need for political will and genuine [...
- CSI calls for inclusion of IMF identified actions in programme (Category: Breaking News)
- US envoy meets civil society to discuss core anti-corruption issues (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF should oppose restrictions on Freedom of Expression, Civil Society Groups (Category: Breaking News)
- CSCD takes up battle cry for elections (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The San Francisco Conference 1951 – Another Perspective appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Sri Lanka Won’t Be The Last Nation To Need Friends (Category: Breaking News)
- Valuing Japan’s Moral Ethos & Economic Assistance (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign Relations (Category: Breaking News)
- The Influence Of Sirima Bandaranaike & Ranil Wickremesinghe On The Foreign Policy Of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Should The Central Bank Act Be Amended By A Future Government? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Nexus between money, exchange rate, money printing and inflation (Category: Breaking News)
- The Contribution Of The Monetary Policy For Overcoming The Current Economic Crisis Faced In Sri ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Inflation – Public Enemy Number One (Category: Breaking News)
- The Latest IMF Condition – Make The Central Bank Independent (Category: Breaking News)
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 200 million concessional loan for Sri Lanka to help stabilize the country’s finance sector following the sovereign debt and economic crises that started in April 2022 after it suspended its external debt payments.The post ADB approves $200 Million to sustain economic stabilization efforts in Sri Lanka appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest ...
- 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)
- ADB approves $200mn to sustain economic stabilization efforts in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB to disburse US$ 203 Million emergency loan to support Sri Lanka’s poor and vulnerable (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post New Episodes Of Sri Lanka Political Theatre appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Restoring The Dignity Of Sri Lankan Cricketers (Category: Breaking News)
- The Rise & Fall of Bhanuka Rajapakse: How Sri Lankan Cricket’s Mismanagement Dimmed A Superb Tal... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka will appeal ICC suspension – Sports Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Nominations handed over for Sri Lanka Cricket elections (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Will David Cameron Apply Magnitsky Sanctions On Sri Lanka After Promoting Investment For Its Controversial Port City Project? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- UK urged to impose sanctions on Shavendra Silva and Jagath Jayasuriya (Category: Breaking News)
- What’s In Store In Geneva For The Sri Lankan Government (Category: Breaking News)
- Cricketer Murali Is On A Sticky Wicket – On Tamil Nadu Turf (Category: Breaking News)
- The Destiny Of China’s Colony Of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Sri Lanka of ignoring the European Union’s (EU) GSP Plus requirements. Issuing a statement today, HRW said that the Sri Lankan authorities had detained nine ethnic Tamils under the country’s abusive counterterrorism law for commemorating those who died in the 1983-2009 civil war, Human Rights Watch said today.The Sri Lankan […]
- Ranil urged to end use of counter terror laws on protesters (Category: Breaking News)
- Rights group accuses Sri Lanka of cracking down on dissent (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil urged to adopt measures to protect basic rights (Category: Breaking News)
- Rights group urges Sri Lanka to withdraw rehabilitation bill (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Tamils Detained For Commemorating War Dead: 9 Held Under Abusive PTA appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Sri Lanka’s Proposed Internet Law Threatens Upcoming Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Wickremesinghe Govt. Continues To Repress Freedoms Of Expression & Pursue Policies Against Minor... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka: IMF / World Bank – Systemic Reforms Needed (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka: Protesters Must Not Be Detained Under The Draconian Anti-Terror Law: Amnesty Internat... (Category: Breaking News)
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKI) recently published a position paper titled ‘Sri Lanka’s Blue Economy’, which emphasises the importance of a sustainable approach to the marine-based economy
- Why Sri Lanka Needs A Presidential Secretariat On Blue Economy Or National Center For Ocean Reso... (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka revitalizes marine research, eyes blue economy growth (Category: Breaking News)
- New tie-up with UK to protect marine environment here (Category: Breaking News)
- Sustainable policies needed; IMF assistance only a temporary solution – COYLE (Category: Breaking News)
by Harim Peiris As we approach the end of 2023 and with about a year to go for the next presidential election due before end 2024, President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s frequent refrain and indeed the rationale for his administration is the revival of the national economy after it was spectacularly
- UNDP and LKI Propose a ‘Blue Economy’ Approach for Sri Lanka’s Economic Development (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF should oppose restrictions on Freedom of Expression, Civil Society Groups (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan funds UNDP-led anti-corruption initiative, pledges about one million USD (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Executive Board approves US$3 Billion under the Extended Fund Facility arrangement for Sri L... (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka will get about $600 million, on a staggered basis, from the Asian Development Bank after the International Monetary Fund releases the second tranche of a $2.9 billion bailout for the crisis-hit country, an official said on Tuesday.The post Sri Lanka to receive about $600 million ADB funding post-IMF approval – official appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and ...
- Sri Lanka eyes US $ 1.3 Billion from multilateral funding agencies this year (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB approves $200 Million to sustain economic stabilization efforts in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Asian Development Bank vows more help for crisis-hit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- World Bank releases additional USD 250 million for Sri Lanka to sustain economic reforms (Category: Breaking News)
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