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Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) filed a Fundamental Rights Application (SCFR/ 99/2024) at the Supreme Court on 16 April 16, highlighting the serious ramifications on the health sector and the general public from the recent controversial procurement of medical supplies including human immunoglobulin (Human-IG). The Cabinet of Ministers, the incumbent and former higher officials in [R...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stands ready to support Sri Lanka’s discussions with international bondholders and will provide a formal assessment after the parties reach a tentative agreement-in-principle, an IMF spokesperson said on Thursday. “We hope an agreement consistent with the parameters of the IMF-supported program and official creditors’ Comparability of Treatme...
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) – the UN Migration entity, facilitated the voluntary return of eight Sri Lankan migrants who were trafficked for forced criminal activities in the cyber scamming compounds in Myanmar. The Sri Lankan migrants have been forced into various cyber scamming activities in Myawaddy area […]
The ongoing global spread of “bird flu” infections to mammals including humans is a significant public health concern, senior UN medics said on Thursday, as they announced new measures to tackle airborne diseases. Dr Jeremy Farrar, Chief Scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO), said that the avian influenza virus – which is also known […]
According to Reuters, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed readiness to facilitate Sri Lanka's ongoing negotiations with international bondholders.The post IMF ready to support Sri Lanka’s discussions with bondholders appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stands ready to support Sri Lanka s discussions with international bondholders and will provide a formal assessment after the parties reach a tentative agreement-in-principle, an IMF spokesperson said on Thursday.
The eight Sri Lankans, including 2 females who were rescued from the cyber scamming camps in Myawaddy area of Myanmar have arrived in Sri Lanka this morning after being repatriated with the help of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Heavy rain has been battering Gulf states, causing deadly flash floods as well as disrupting flights at the world’s second-busiest airport. Dubai International Airport says it is facing “very challenging conditions”. It advised some passengers not to turn up as areas were inundated with water. Further north, a man died when his car was caught […]
More than 11,000 people have been told to evacuate and air travel in the region has been disrupted after a volcano in northern Indonesia erupted multiple times. Mount Ruang, located in North Sulawesi Province, first erupted at 9:45pm (13:45 GMT) on Tuesday, sending billowing clouds of smoke and ash high into the sky. After four […]
Sri Lanka completed the highest successful chase in women’s ODIs, against South Africa, and the only one over 300 thanks to a sensational 195* from their captain Chamari Athapaththu. She finished with her career-best ODI score and the third-highest individual score by a batter in women’s ODIs to help Sri Lanka level the series 1-1. In a battle of the […]
The world’s bewilderment over escalating tensions in the Middle East was further aggravated when Iran unleashed an astonishing number of drones and missiles into Israeli territory over the last weekend. The retaliation by Iran has taken the international community by storm but where does the world go from here in terms of conflict resolution and […]
Thursday 18th April, 2024 Tourist arrivals are on the increase, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority. Prestigious international travel guides are very generously promoting Sri Lanka as a must-visit tourist destination. Lonely Planet says ‘endless beaches, timeless ruins, welcoming people, oodles of elephants, rolling surf, cheap prices, fun trains, famous tea and flavourful [&#...
Sri Lanka Insurance concludes the year 2023 with remarkable success, achieving an impressive profit before taxation of Rs. 10.6 billion, reflecting a robust improvement in combined Gross Written Premium (GWP) of Rs. 44.2 billion, marking a growth of 7.2%. As of December 31, 2023, Sri Lanka Insurance Life recorded a premium volume of Rs. 21 […]
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has urged the government to maintain transparency in the ongoing debt restructuring process as national elections are around the corner and that the next government will have to honour the conditions agreed upon by the incumbent administration. The SJB said so soon after the government of Sri Lanka rejected international […]
Sri Lanka completed the highest successful chase in women’s ODIs, against South Africa, and the only one over 300 thanks to a sensational 195* from their captain Chamari Athapaththu. She finished with her career-best ODI score and the third highest individual score by a batter in women’s ODIs to help Sri Lanka level the series […]
Reuters reports that Sri Lanka intends to engage with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to determine if its recent debt restructuring proposals align with the terms of its financial aid program, according to a statement from the finance ministry on Wednesday.The post Sri Lanka consults IMF after rejecting debt restructure proposal appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and ...
The Government of Sri Lanka says it hopes to continue discussions with the bondholders with a view to reaching common ground ahead of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) board consideration of the second review of Sri Lanka s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program.
As Beijing increases its repression of ethnic minorities in China to establish Han domination, the Chinese Communist Party is also devising numerous ways to ensure that the overseas media cannot expose this ongoing violation of human rights behind the bamboo curtain. The Chinese media is highly censored. To project the false image of China as […]
A year after India overtook China to become the world’s most populous country, its rapid upward economic trajectory and increasing diplomatic, scientific and military weight make it an emerging superpower of ever-growing importance to the United States and the world. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Newsweek’s written questions and followed up with a 90-minute […]
The government of Sri Lanka has announced that it held restricted discussions over the past three weeks (the “Restricted Period”) with nine members of the steering committee who agreed to take part in the restricted discussions (the “Steering Committee”) of the Ad Hoc Group of Bondholders (the “Group”, and together with Sri Lanka, the “Parties”) of [...
Sri Lanka informed the G-24 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors that the country’s economy has now stabilised. State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe told the delegates during the IMF/WB Spring meetings in Washington that the growth momentum in Sri Lanka has commenced. “Highlighted the deep and wide ranging economic reform programme adopted to address […]
The US and the EU are considering rapid new sanctions against Iran in the wake of Tehran’s large-scale air attack on Israel at the weekend. As Israel’s war cabinet met for a third day in a row to consider its response to the Iranian assault, which was launched in retaliation for Israel’s strike on an Iranian diplomatic facility in […]
Heavy rain has battered some Gulf states, causing flash flooding across the region and leading to flights to the world’s busiest international airport being diverted. Dubai Airport said operations were “temporarily diverted” – though they have since restarted. Authorities in Oman said at least 18 people had been killed by floods. Several states recorded nearly […]
Heavy rains and flooding persisted at Dubai International Airport (DXB), causing disruptions late into Tuesday evening. Operations halted for 25 mins in the afternoon, with 45 flights cancelled by 5-15 pm, a DXB spokesperson told Gulf News.
Reuters reports that Sri Lanka has turned down a restructuring plan proposed by international bondholders to address its $12 billion debt, thereby endangering crucial International Monetary Fund (IMF) aid and further delaying the resolution of its ongoing two-year debt crisis.The post Sri Lanka debt restructuring stumbles as government rejects bondholders’ proposal appeared first on ONLANKA ...
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP, Harshana Rajakaruna, emphasized today (April 16) the need for Sri Lanka to maintain a cautious and neutral stance in international relations, particularly highlighting the importance of not getting involved in global conflicts.The post Sri Lanka must stay neutral in world conflicts – Harshana Rajakaruna appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking Ne...
Sri Lanka began the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group (IMF/WBG) Spring Meetings with a productive bilateral discussion with Kenji Okamura, the Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, according to State Minister of Finance, Shehan Semasinghe.The post Sri Lanka commences IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings with positive bilateral talks appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking New...
Several major water and energy projects are going to be inaugurated by the presidents of Iran and Sri Lanka in the near future, Iranian media reported.The post Iranian President to inaugurate ‘Uma Oya’ project during Sri Lanka visit appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe assured solutions to plantation workers during a walk along the Pekoe Trail in Nuwara Eliya. The “Pekoe Trail” spans 300+ km through the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka, regarded as one of Asia’s best-kept secret routes. Originating from the renowned city of Kandy, it extends south towards the Hatton and Horton Plains […]
Heavy rains and flash floods have swept parts of the Gulf region, killing at least 18 people in Oman and causing travel disruption in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In Oman, the death toll announced on Tuesday included at least nine schoolchildren and their driver whose vehicle was washed away by the floodwaters in Samad […]