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‘Speaker’s silence meant he accepted revelation the US offered him a chance to lead interim administration’ By Shamindra Ferdinando Western powers backing President Ranil Wickremesinghe would allow him to postpone both presidential and parliamentary polls, National Freedom Front Leader Wimal Weerawansa has said.That would be in line with their overall strategy, the Colombo District lawmaker [̷...
- Prez needs fresh mandate to implement 13 A fully -Opp MPs (Category: Breaking News)
- Wimal questions JVP’s deafening silence over CIA Chief’s visit (Category: Breaking News)
- US pursuing ‘plan B’ with Prez, after Speaker turned down its offer (Category: Breaking News)
- Wimal alleges Ranil, Sajith, AKD pursuing IMF, India agendas (Category: Breaking News)
by M. Rizwan Muzzammil According to an article in ‘The Diplomat’ (2nd Oct., 23), the Sri Lankan government has committed to supplying 70% of its domestic electricity, with renewable energy sources, by 2030, with the longer-term goal of achieving a fully renewable electricity supply by 2050. The government is incentivised by “debt-for-renewables swap”, which enables […]
- Need for manufacturer-authorized brand new EVs stressed (Category: Breaking News)
- Ukraine, brandy and EVs top the agenda on Xi’s charm offensive (Category: Breaking News)
- World faces stark choice at Rio+20, warns UN Report (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka’s energy sector at risk: Calls for diversification amidst Chinese investments (Category: Breaking News)
Monday 16th October, 2023 Laws, passed by the Parliament of Sri Lanka during the past several years, contain flaws, which have even impeded the implementation of some of them, according to media reports. The defects have been attributed to lapses on the part of the public officials who drafted the laws at issue. There has […]
- Bin the bad Bill (Category: Breaking News)
- It’s franchise, stupid (Category: Breaking News)
- Four Governors turfed out (Category: Breaking News)
- Democracy in danger (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Story Of A Social Outcast: Is Salvation Only Through Education? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Hasalaka Thushara, Ayn Rand & An Instance Of Atlas Choosing To Shrug Himself (Category: Breaking News)
- The Rooster Coop & Its Impact On Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sirimavo B’s Statesmanship Through Eric J. De Silva’s Eyes (Category: Breaking News)
- Child’s Guide To How Ranilnomics Should Be Designed & Implemented (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post RW’s Political Dilemma appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Politics Behind A Politician’s Gold (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF, ATA & RW’s Consolidation (Category: Breaking News)
- Aragalaya’s Unfinished Business (Category: Breaking News)
- Restructuring The Economy: A Stock Take (Category: Breaking News)
The first section of Kenya’s Chinese-built railway was opened with much fanfare in 2017 – but two years later work on the tracks stopped in the middle of the country and the master plan of linking it to other landlocked countries in East Africa seems to have derailed. This means the project is not bringing […]
- Kenya mid-air collision kills student pilot and trainer (Category: Breaking News)
- Hundreds protest at violence against Kenyan women (Category: Breaking News)
- Belt and Road Initiative: Is China’s trillion-dollar gamble to transform the world working? (Category: Breaking News)
- Kenya’s nationwide power blackout sparks KPLC sabotage suspicions (Category: Breaking News)
The week that passed saw considerable political activity related to the forthcoming presidential election that must be held late next year in accordance with the constitution. Connected events included business magnate Dhammika Perera’s declaration that he is willing to run for president provided the political parties – he did not identify which parties though he […]
- SLPP to nominate four candidates for upcoming Presidential Election? (Category: Breaking News)
- The games they play (Category: Breaking News)
- Dhammika Perera s name to be gazetted as SLPP MP (Category: Breaking News)
- May Day signals (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Hamas Onslaught, Israeli Revenge & The Return Of Diplomacy appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- It Is Not War But Ceasefire That Is Freeing Hostages & Prisoners (Category: Breaking News)
- Condoning Israeli Aggression & Condemning Palestinian Resistance (Category: Breaking News)
- Netanyahu’s Madness (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel – Most Condemned UN Member (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post A Journey Down The Memory Lane, Flouters Of Democracy Have Got It In The Neck appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Politics Devoid Of Doctrine Is Empty & Harmful In The Long-Run; Premadasa, RW & MR Are Examples (Category: Breaking News)
- V. Anandasangaree: The LTTE Vilified Him, But History Has Vindicated Him (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Challenges: Economic Recovery & Political Devolution – IV (Category: Breaking News)
- AKD’s Recent Climb Is Meteoric, Yet A Long Way To Go (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Putting Palestine In Perspective appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Partial West & Shameful Muslim Leaders Complicit In Israel’s War Crimes In Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- Isn’t It Time For Sri Lanka To Expel Israelis? (Category: Breaking News)
- It Is Not War But Ceasefire That Is Freeing Hostages & Prisoners (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Tamils & Palestinians: International Justice In The Dark? (Category: Breaking News)
Video: A New Political Movement by the Maha Sanga
- 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)
Australia has decisively rejected a landmark referendum to recognise Indigenous people in its constitution. The proposal – known as the Voice – also sought to establish a First Nations body to advise the government on issues affecting their communities. ‘No’ campaigners labelled the vote as divisive, while ‘Yes’ advocates framed it as a historic chance […]
- Russian court bans ‘LGBT movement’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Beijing subway crash leaves 102 with broken bones (Category: Breaking News)
- Seychelles declares state of emergency after huge explosion (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump liable for fraud, judge finds in New York civil case (Category: Breaking News)
The GMOA met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (13) and handed over an eight-step proposal on brain drain, health crisis and matters affecting the Doctors of this country.
High-profile ‘no’ campaigners who oppose a voice to Australia’s parliament are confident the referendum will fail and have called for unity after the vote and greater action to assist Indigenous people. ‘No’ advocate Warren Mundine said he was feeling good about the result swinging his way after a visit to a polling booth in Sydney […]
- Afghanistan win opening ODI against Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka to stand trial for sexual assault (Category: Breaking News)
- Health authorities across Australia call for return of masks amid eighth COVID wave (Category: Breaking News)
- President and Commonwealth chief discuss digitalisation (Category: Breaking News)
The Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative projects in Sri Lanka have not only laid a solid foundation and provided strong impetus for Sri Lanka to get out of the economic crisis and resume economic and social development, but also created thousands of jobs for local people, Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong said at a recent seminar […]
- India, SL for increased cooperation in tourism (Category: Breaking News)
- India promises IT Park for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- India promises IT Park for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka needs more marinas (Category: Breaking News)
On October 6 the Korean embassy led by Korean ambassador Miyon Lee hosted the National Foundation Day celebrations of the Republic of Korea, at the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo. It is a monumental year to commemorate the 4355th anniversary of the establishment of the Korean nation and the 46th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic […]
- Korean envoy calls on Prime Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- National Foundation Day Celebration of Republic of Korea held in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- KOICA upgrades Korean medical clinic at Ayurveda Hospital (Category: Breaking News)
- New visa rules will help bring in more Korean investment – Korean Ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat today (13) and handed over an eight-step proposal on brain drain, health crisis and matters affecting the Doctors of this country. President Wickremesinghe accepted the proposal and assured due consideration and promised to meet the GMOA again upon returning from […]
Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat today (October 13) and handed over an eight-step proposal on brain drain, health crisis and matters affecting the Doctors of this country.The post GMOA Presents Proposal to President addressing Healthcare Challenges and Brain Drain appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Bre...
- GMOA presents eight point proposal to President (Category: Breaking News)
- GMOA Presents Eight-Step Proposal to President addressing Healthcare Challenges and Brain Drain (Category: Breaking News)
- President receives GMOA s proposal on solutions for health sector issues (Category: Breaking News)
- GMOA seeks Prez’s action for new salary structure, revision of allowances, increase for those un... (Category: Breaking News)
The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has compiled an 8-step proposal on brain drain, health crisis and matters affecting the doctors.
Sri Lanka's private creditors have sent a proposal on how to restructure $12 billion of overseas debt, including a new type of bond designed to ease repayments in case of future economic pressure, said two sources with direct knowledge of the matter.The post Sri Lanka bondholders sent $12 billion debt rework proposal to government, sources say appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking ...
- Sri Lanka’s bondholders send debt rework proposal to government (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka s bondholders send debt rework proposal to government (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka debt restructuring stumbles as government rejects bondholders’ proposal (Category: Breaking News)
- Global investors and Sri Lanka officials set for second round of Bond Restructuring talks (Category: Breaking News)
Friday 13th October, 2023 A model parliamentary session held by a group of schoolchildren from Ratnapura, at the Presidential Secretariat, on Tuesday, has received much publicity. President Ranil Wickremesinghe, addressing the students, asked them to suggest solutions to their problems. The government was willing to consider them, he added. Tuesday’s event has come in for […]
- Road accidents have claimed lives of 115 children so far this year (Category: Breaking News)
- New school admissions dropped by 40,000 in 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliamentary Caucus for Children to meet next week (Category: Breaking News)
- Dengue spreading fast among children; docs ask parents to remain vigilant (Category: Breaking News)
By Uditha Devapriya One of Sri Lanka’s most distinguished yet underrated economists, S. B. D. de Silva died five years ago, on June 15. His magnum opus, The Political Economy of Underdevelopment, remains as underrated and under-read – one could say unread – as he. First published by Routledge in 1982, The Political Economy of […]
- SLPP MP asks FM for clarification (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka’s ‘Royal’ mess explained by old boy (Category: Breaking News)
- COPF: Tax concessions granted to BoI enterprise should be scrutinised (Category: Breaking News)
- Sirisena floats broader coalition under UPFA umbrella (Category: Breaking News)
The International Olympic Committee’s executive board has suspended the Russian Olympic Committee “with immediate effect until further notice”. The move comes after the ROC recognised regional organisations from four Ukrainian territories illegally annexed by Russia since its full-scale invasion began in 2022. Olympic Councils from the regions of Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson and Zap...
- Paris Mayor wants Russia banned from 2024 Olympics (Category: Breaking News)
- Nordic nations join calls for ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes to be upheld (Category: Breaking News)
- IOC wants sanctions on Russia and Belarus to remain (Category: Breaking News)
- Ukraine accuses IOC of ‘double standards’ over Russia (Category: Breaking News)
A bilateral memorandum of understanding was signed between Honorable Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Mr. Roshan Ranasinghe and Honorable Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Australia Mr. Tim Watts, on 10th October,2023 at Sri Lanka Cricket to develop sports cooperation between Sri Lanka and Australia. This MoU will strengthen bilateral relations by identifying the […]The post Signing...
- AB's Sri Lanka tour preview (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia and Sri Lanka renew agreement on sports cooperation (Category: Breaking News)
- Rumesh Ratnayake appointed Cricket coach for Aussie tour (Category: Breaking News)
- Aussi cricket tour budget cuts (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has reached an agreement with the Export-Import Bank of China to cover about $4.2 billion of the island nation's outstanding debt, its finance ministry said in a statement on Thursday.The post Sri Lanka says it has deal with China EXIM bank covering $4.2 billion of debt appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- China says Exim Bank and Sri Lanka reached preliminary debt deal (Category: Breaking News)
- China’s EXIM bank offers Sri Lanka debt extension – report (Category: Breaking News)
- Analysis: China paves Sri Lanka’s way to IMF funds, but debt talks remain uncertain (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka expects financing assurances from China for IMF deal within days (Category: Breaking News)
Israel was warned by Egypt of potential violence three days before Hamas’ deadly cross-border raid, a US congressional panel chairman has said. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee head Michael McCaul told reporters of the alleged warning. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu described the reports as “absolutely false”. Israeli intelligence services are under scrutiny for ...
- EU says starvation in Gaza being used as a weapon (Category: Breaking News)
- Hezbollah steps back from all-out war on Israel over Gaza – for now (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel says it has arrested hundreds of Hamas and Islamic Jihad members (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel carries out intense air strikes on Khan Younis in southern Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
Israel was warned by Egypt of potential violence three days before Hamas’ deadly cross-border raid, a US congressional panel chairman has said. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee head Michael McCaul told reporters of the alleged warning. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu described the reports as “absolutely false”. Israeli intelligence services are under scrutiny for ...
- Hamas says no more hostage releases until war ends (Category: Breaking News)
- EU says starvation in Gaza being used as a weapon (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel faces ‘long, difficult war’ after Hamas attack – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Category: Breaking News)
- PM says Israel at war after 100 killed in attack from Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
… asks for early cross-party consensus By Shamindra Ferdinando Former Governor of the Central Bank Dr. Indrajith Coomaraswamy yesterday (11) threw his weight behind the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) call for far reaching measures meant to stabilize the economy. The Washington headquartered lending agency recently suspended the US 2.9 bn bailout package, pending an agreement […]
- CBSL chief expresses optimism (Category: Breaking News)
- We are almost there with IMF bailout – CBSL Governor (Category: Breaking News)
- Talks between IMF and Sri Lanka kick off (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF team to visit Sri Lanka by month-end for staff-level agreement (Category: Breaking News)
Thursday 12th October, 2023 The Rajapaksa loyalists seem to have taken the masses for asses. Otherwise, they would not have expected the public to fall for their cheap ruses. Having crawled out of the woodwork, they are shedding copious tears for the people troubled by economic hardships. The SLPP MPs are protesting against the high […]
- Warning shots and reassurances (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Withdrawal syndrome’ (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB alleges Prez under SLPP pressure to give up power to dissolve Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB asks Mahinda why he protects Ranil if SLPP plans to go it alone at next election (Category: Breaking News)
Output growth of South Asian countries, except Sri Lanka, is projected to remain stronger than in other regions of the world in the coming years, as per the World Bank’s latest South Asia Development Update, ‘Toward Faster, Cleaner Growth’. Growth in the region is stronger than elsewhere in the world, but it is nonetheless not […]
- Growth in South Asia to slow down in 2023, WB (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka s economy shrinks in second quarter of 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- More than a quarter of Lankans living in poverty – World Bank (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF appreciates Sri Lanka’s economic growth (Category: Breaking News)
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