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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is studying Russia’s plans to build a nuclear power plant in Sri Lanka. Rosatom, the Russian the State Atomic Energy Corporation will help build a nuclear power plant in Sri Lanka. The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation, Janita Liyanage, said that the project was approved by the […]
- Sri Lanka to have its first nuclear power plant with Russian assistance (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka seeks investors for nuclear power plants (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka approves nuclear power plant construction with Russia as top contender (Category: Breaking News)
- Policy decision taken to switch to nuclear energy (Category: Breaking News)
Around 13,000 graduates and Colleges of Education pass outs will be recruited to the Teacher Service aiming to end the teacher shortage promptly.The post Teacher Service to get 13,000 more recruits from Friday appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Live Updates - Sri
- Sri Lanka to launch pilot project for digitization of education in March (Category: Breaking News)
- Education Ministry to replace National Schools concept with Leading Schools (Category: Breaking News)
- Education Minister announces major reforms for Sri Lanka’s education sector (Category: Breaking News)
- Compulsory school attendance of applicants for A/L examination reduced from 80% to 40% (Category: Breaking News)
A highly appreciative skill of the Pakistani administration is their extensive theatricals which can deceive the most intelligent of men. Lengthy speeches in the parliament are converted into minutes packed with wise counsel. After collecting enough praises and spewing venom on the opposition, they end up ultimately doing what they would do anyway — putting […]
- Pakistan’s election chaos casts shadow on next IMF deal (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF promises Pakistan ‘immediate’ release of $1.1bn loan after key meet (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan, IMF reach staff-level deal to release $1.1bn from bailout package (Category: Breaking News)
- Target Tool (Category: Business)
The Surgical Gauze Manufacturers Association (SGMA) on Thursday alleged that the government was importing surgical gauze although Sri Lankan manufacturers were capable of meeting the entire demand. Sri Lankan manufacturers had been supplying gauze to the medical supplies division of the Health Ministry for 52 years, the SGMA said. The Health Ministry now claimed that […]
- Sri Lanka's Health Minister cracks the whip on local gauze manufacturers (Category: Breaking News)
- CAA issues directive to all manufacturers, store owners, suppliers and distributors (Category: Breaking News)
- CAA issues new directive to traders, importers and manufacturers (Category: Breaking News)
- Apple at No. 03 in overall Mobile mkt (Category: Breaking News)
By Chani Imbulgoda “We suffer today, because leaders in the past have failed to govern this country properly”. Oh, the predecessor has not done things well, they all have let the place go haywire”. Familiar excuses… When one takes over the leadership be it the country, be it an organisation, or be it a new […]
- No second chance for Sri Lanka, says CB Governor (Category: Breaking News)
- Tactful Diplomacy Will Bring Durable Solution (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka’s ‘Royal’ mess explained by old boy (Category: Breaking News)
- Urgent Lessons for Sri Lanka – 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
Siyambalapitiya explained that the initial import restrictions were imposed due to the shortage […]
- Import restrictions on more goods to be eased in near future  State Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to restrict imports of five fruit varieties (Category: Breaking News)
- Vehicle import restrictions to be lifted only after thorough analysis - state minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Restrictions on vehicle imports to be relaxed by next year  Semasinghe (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The Food Crisis In Sri Lanka: Why We Must Act Now! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Japan provides $ 4.6 Million through FAO to boost paddy production in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan provides $ 4.6 million through FAO to boost paddy production in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Drought dents Sri Lanka’s economic hopes, farmers’ livelihood (Category: Breaking News)
- EU and FAO launch initiative to improve paddy farming in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Government to relax existing import restrictions on about 300 to 400 items from next week.The post Sri Lanka Government to relax import restrictions on nearly 400 items appeared first on ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Live Updates - Sri Lanka News.
- Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances exceed USD 400 Million in January 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- World Bank’s IFC to provide Sri Lanka with $400 million financing (Category: Breaking News)
- $ 400 m IMF lifeline for struggling Sri Lanka (Category: Business)
- පින්තාරු අමුද්රව්යවල මිල 400% කින් ඉහළ ගිහින් (Category: Sinhala)
Low-income families are facing the worst effects of the economic crisis, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) collaborated to provide emergency relief assistance to 11,850 vulnerable low income families impacted by the economic crisis in Sri […]
- The Coca-Cola Foundation’s funding addresses food insecurity among 7800 marginalized families du... (Category: Breaking News)
- The Coca-Cola Foundation and Sri Lanka Red Cross Society come together to uplift over 1,800 wast... (Category: Breaking News)
- Canada offers $3 million to help vulnerable communities in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- ICRC advocates for mechanism to seek answers on Sri Lanka’s missing (Category: Breaking News)
Friday 2nd June, 2023 Long lines of vehicles suddenly appeared near filling stations yesterday, evoking dreadful memories of a dark era and causing public panic. Pumps had run dry at most fuel depots, and people had to wait for hours to obtain petrol and diesel. Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera hurriedly issued a […]
- Fuel Distributors Association threatens legal action against CPC (Category: Breaking News)
- LIOC temporarily halts fuel distribution to filling stations (Category: Breaking News)
- Fuel distribution normal after setbacks from trade union action - CPC (Category: Breaking News)
- 801 filling stations in total tested fuel pass QR facility- Minister (Category: Breaking News)
The public have been urged not to panic fearing a fuel shortage as there are adequate stocks with the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and Lanka Indian Oil Corporation (LIOC). Panic buying and long queues were seen at some fuel stations in Colombo today, with fuel running out in some fuel sheds
- Token system to obtain fuel from tomorrow (Category: Breaking News)
- USD 34 million paid for heavy furnace oil (Category: Breaking News)
- Highest energy demand recorded in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Electricity tariffs to be reduced significantly (Category: Breaking News)
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera today requested the public not to panic over any fuel shortages as the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) and Lanka IOC have adequate stocks of fuel.
- Gas muzzlers (Category: Technology)
- Why 'feed' a car? (Category: Technology)
- 'Miracle material' (Category: Technology)
- Gas Only (Category: Business)
Chair of the Parliamentary Caucus for Children MP Rohini Kumari Wijerathna has said many social problems arise due to the exposure of child victims and the child suspects by the media and therefore immediate measures should be taken to end the practice. This was mentioned at the Parliamentary Caucus for Children which convened in Parliament […]
- Call for immediate steps to prevent media exposure of child victims and accused (Category: Breaking News)
- Immediate steps should be taken to prevent media exposure of child victims and accused - Chair o... (Category: Breaking News)
- Conditional permission for Thriposha products (Category: Breaking News)
- Immediate steps should be taken to prevent media exposure of child victims and accused – Parliam... (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy How come a ‘poor’ in Asia is also among the ‘miserable’ in the world? But it is possible, as two economic surveys of nations have shown, coming as they do almost simultaneously. A certain Hanke’s Annual Misery Index (HAMI) 2022 has ranked Sri Lanka as the 11th […]
- Pulling out the woollens when it is winter elsewhere, still (Category: Breaking News)
- Paris Club proposes 10-year moratorium for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Türkiye says tensions between great power rivalries affected Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- India surpasses China as largest lender for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
By Harischandra Gunaratna Chairman of the Institute of Hospitality, Dr. Harsha Jayasinghe on Tuesday said the brain drain in the country had not only led to a serious loss of talent but also hampered the industry’s ability to provide high-quality services and meet the demands of national and international visitors. Speaking at the 31st AGM […]
- Urgent measures needed to halt exodus of skilled personnel (Category: Breaking News)
- Browns Hotels & Resorts celebrates World Tourism Day with an insightful forum (Category: Breaking News)
- Kumar elected 17th President of FCCISL (Category: Business)
- Remittances from expat workers improving, says Manusha (Category: Breaking News)
By Andrew Devadason Vicar-St. Paul’s Church, Milagiriya Colombo It has been one year since we got assaulted in front of the Temple Trees on May 9th, 2022. A simple candlelight protest begun in Kohuwela on March 01st 2022 grew to be an expression of major people’s power which really shook the unshakable Sri Lankan political […]
- Democracy continuing to be derailed in South Asia (Category: Breaking News)
- No more power cuts, says Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Transfer Of Formal Power Vs People Power During Societal Transition (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil reveals bid to get rid of him while GR was fleeing to Trinco on board SLNS Gajabahu (Category: Breaking News)
The Government of Japan through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is providing USD 4,629,629 to strengthen the production capacity of smallholder paddy farmers in identified districts of the Dry and Intermediate Zones of Sri Lanka.The post Japan provides $ 4.6 Million through FAO to boost paddy production in Sri Lanka appeared first on ONLANKA News | Sri Lanka Lates...
- Japan provides $ 4.6 million through FAO to boost paddy production in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan provides $ 4.6 million through FAO to boost paddy production in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan grants 8,360 Metric Tonnes of fertiliser to support paddy farmers in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- European Union donates 3,820 tonnes of urea fertilizer to Sri Lanka’s paddy farmers (Category: Breaking News)
The Government of Japan through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is providing USD 4,629,629 to strengthen the production capacity of smallholder paddy farmers in identified districts of the Dry and Intermediate Zones of Sri Lanka. Smallholder farmers are amongst the most vulnerable rural communities, predominantly cultivating rice for self-consumption. Lack […...
- Japan provides $ 4.6 Million through FAO to boost paddy production in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- EU and FAO launch initiative to improve paddy farming in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- FAO delivers 3,820 tonnes of urea fertilizer to farmers in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan grants 8,360 Metric Tonnes of fertiliser to support paddy farmers in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Beyond The Myth Of TINA To The IMF: The New Development Bank In The Asian 21st Century appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Debt Restructuring As Rocket Science: The IMF, Green, Blue & Pink-Washing BlackRock? (Category: Breaking News)
- Channel 4’s Easter Sunday: The IMF Descends Amid An Over The Horizon Operation Staring ‘Sonic-So... (Category: Breaking News)
- Alternatives To The IMF & The Future Of The Welfare State: Beyond The Blame Game Between Superpo... (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF, Sri Lanka’s Resource Curse & Privatization Of The Central Bank (Category: Breaking News)
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team will arrive in Sri Lanka on Thursday, a statement from the global lender said as the crisis-hit country prepares for the first review of a loan programme in September.The post IMF delegation to arrive in Sri Lanka on Thursday appeared first on ONLANKA News ::. Latest Sri Lanka News with Breaking News Alerts from Sri Lanka.
- IMF Team to conduct second review of Sri Lanka’s EFF program in March 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF team in Colombo this week for first review of Extended Fund Facility (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF refutes reports on its advice to digital service tax in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- China tells IMF willing to take constructive part in debt talks (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Inflation, Interest Rate & Imperialism appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- IMF Forecasts & Systemic Crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- RW’s National Policy & National Council (Category: Breaking News)
- Politics Of Easter Investigation In A Wriggling Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Political Buddhism & Corruption: The Unholy Twins (Category: Breaking News)
ECONOMYNEXT –Cancer patients at the Apeksha Hospital, Maharagama are facing a double blow as the facility has run out of vital supplies to operate a scanner that helps in the diagnosis and crucial treatment, doctors said. The main cancer hospital in Sri Lanka is currently facing a shortage
- President to set up four new cancer hospitals, one dedicated to children (Category: Breaking News)
- Serious drug shortage at Cancer Hospital (Category: Breaking News)
- Paediatric Oncology Unit in Karapitiya Hospital not in operation for two years (Category: Breaking News)
- Apeksha Hospital radio technologists trade union action leaves patients in distress (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka expects to host 1.55 million visitors and earn 2.7 billion Sri Lankan rupees ($8.4 million) in much-needed tourism revenue this year, as it maps a road to the recovery of its tourism sector amid its worst economic crisis in decades.The post Sri Lanka expects cash infusion from 1.5 million tourists in 2023 for crisis-hit economy appeared first on Sri Lanka Breaking News and Top Headlines ...
- Sri Lanka looks to adventure travel to attract ‘quality’ tourists and help rebuild economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian cruise ship to launch operations to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Analysis: A year later, Sri Lanka’s tentative economic recovery eludes the poor (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka cross 200,000 in December (Category: Breaking News)
By Rathindra Kuruwita Hospitals in Sri Lanka’s urban centres, too, will struggle to deliver healthcare as a large number of healthcare workers, from doctors to nurses, are leaving the country, says Education Secretary of the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) Pubudu Jayagoda. Addressing the media, in Colombo, Jagoda said the dramatic increase in the PAYE tax, […]
- FSP accuses President of taking country on 1977 path to disaster (Category: Breaking News)
- Without investment into laboratories, SL will be plagued by low quality medicine – Expert (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. accused of giving Indian companies access to Lankans’ biometrics (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Health sector heading for total breakdown’ (Category: Breaking News)
Adventure tourism is playing a key role in helping Sri Lanka rebuild its economy after a turbulent few years for the South Asian nation.The post Sri Lanka looks to adventure travel to attract ‘quality’ tourists and help rebuild economy appeared first on Sri Lanka Breaking News and Top Headlines - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka looks to adventure travel to attract quality tourists and help rebuild economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka approves visa-free entry for tourists from 07 countries (Category: Breaking News)
- Driving Adventure (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka Tourism ready for tourists (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed the United National Party (UNP) May Day celebrations held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo yesterday (May 01) through video technology.The post Sri Lanka President says Let 2048 be the year of development for Sri Lanka appeared first on Sri Lanka Breaking News and Top Headlines - ONLANKA News.
- Government’s objective is to develop Sri Lanka as a thriving nation by 2048 (Category: Breaking News)
- Let us collectively join hands to make 2048 the year of development in Sri Lanka – President (Category: Breaking News)
- President to intensify focus on national unity, youth aspirations (Category: Breaking News)
- Elections will be held in accordance with the Constitution, Presidential poll in 2024 – President (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Is The Central Bank On Its Way To Technical Insolvency? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- A Child’s Guide To Currency Board Systems: Has The Monetary Board Failed The Nation? (Category: Breaking News)
- Who Has Printed The Biggest Quantity Of Money? Lakshman, Cabraal Or Nandalal? (Category: Breaking News)
- Has The Economy Been Assassinated & If So, Who Were The Assassins? (Category: Breaking News)
- A Child’s Guide To Currency Board Systems: The Performance Of Ceylon’s Currency Board (Category: Breaking News)
By Amila Sampath Sri Clinics conducted by medical specialists at the Hambantota District General Hospital will be closed down soon due to a serious shortage of doctors, according to sources.The hospital only has two general surgeons and they, too, would leave the hospital soon, sources said “
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By Shamindra Ferdinando SLPP MP Prof. G. L. Peiris has found fault with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for not paying sufficient attention to waste, corruption and economic mismanagement under the Rajapaksa-Wickremesinghe administration. The former External Affairs Minister emphasised the responsibility on the part of the lending agency to address these issues, particularly against the [...
- GL: Suspension of IMF bailout highlights failure to meet anticipated revenue targets (Category: Breaking News)
- GL: Constitutional constraints prevent President from holding snap presidential election (Category: Breaking News)
- Now, Opposition wants Finance Secy. hauled up before Privileges Committee (Category: Breaking News)
- GL: Cost of living intolerable, street protests inevitable (Category: Breaking News)
SriLankan Airlines yesterday (April 21) said that the five aircraft are on ground owing to a global shortage and not because of a lack of finances as incorrectly stated in some news reports.The post Five aircraft are on ground owing to a global shortage of engines – SriLankan Airlines
- SriLankan denies claims flights grounded over financial issues (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLankan Airlines insists it has sufficient amount of pilots (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLankan Airlines obtains Government’s approval to recruit foreign pilots (Category: Breaking News)
- 204 Lankan flights stopped for refuelling at Thiruvananthapuram airport (Category: Breaking News)
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