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Sri Lanka has called for a resolution to the Palestinian crisis through a two-state framework, in line with a United Nations resolution. Foreign Minister Ali Sabry met the Sri Lanka Committee for Solidarity with Palestine and discussed the crisis. “They apprised me on the ongoing challenges
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by Jehan Perera A little publicised march wended its way from Talaimannar in the north-west coast to Matale in the central hills. The march retraced the jungle track of 200 years ago that brought a flow of men and women in the tens of thousands from the south of India to work on the newly […]
By Shamindra Ferdinando Prof. G. L. Peiris yesterday (14) appealed for a common Opposition strategy against President Ranil Wickremesinghe-led government. The former External Affairs Minister stressed the urgent need for a consensus to pressure the Wickremesinghe-Rajapaksa government on multiple fronts. The one-time top law academic said so addressing the media at the Nawala Office of the rebel SL...
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has accused the government of attempting to sell state-owned media channels, owing to the country s ongoing financial crisis.
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has arrived in Jeddah to participate in a summit of national security advisers and other officials being hosted by Saudi Arabia on Saturday to discuss the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Doval was welcomed at the Jeddah Airport by Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Suhel Khan, and Consul General Mohammed Shahid Alam. “Shri […]
The United Kingdom (UK) says it will work with Sri Lanka to restore debt sustainability. Acting High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to Sri Lanka, Mrs. Lisa Whanstall said that the United Kingdom is happy to support Sri Lanka through multilateral organizations such as the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the United Nations […]
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe underscored the imperative to fortify the nation’s economy, ensuring that forthcoming generations are spared from enduring the unfortunate period that both the country and its people have weathered in the past two years.The post Sri Lanka risks returning to bankruptcy within a decade unless steps taken promptly – President appeared first on ONLANKA -...
Sri Lanka will, this week, relax restrictions on imports of vehicles required for transportation of goods and passengers, State Finance Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said on Sunday. The State Minister told the media that the import restrictions on vehicles such as trucks and buses would be lifted. The government restricted the import of 1,465 items in […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe says the Board of Investment and the Export Board have fallen short in meeting the targets set to address the economic crisis. “Our aspiration is to construct a prosperous future for generations to come. It is our collective responsibility to fortify the economy
By N Sathiya Moorthy Recently, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha told Parliament that the Government was making efforts to increase the number of teachers across the country — but there would still remain a shortage of 26,000 teachers. His proposals include hiring retired and former teachers for provincial councils, which already have the funds allocated for the […]
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Video: Water Crisis: Sri Lankan farming community in dire straits
Sustaining its industry leadership position for the 18th year in a row, Unilever Sri Lanka has been recognized as the Most Respected FMCG company in LMD’s Most Respected Entities 2023 ranking along with being named the Sector Winner in both the ‘Consumer Products’ and ‘Multinational’ categories. Unilever Sri Lanka scored high in LMD’s Top 12 […]
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The IMF will conduct the first review of the $2.9 billion bailout to Sri Lanka from September 11-19, state minister of finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said on Saturday and declared that the country has successfully fulfilled the nine conditions set by the global lender.The post IMF to conduct bailout review for Sri Lanka in September appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and T...
by Rajan Philips PAKISTAN’S twisted political saga continues without the slightest deviation from a tired and predictable script. PTI chairman Imran Khan has been found guilty of “corrupt practices”, disqualified from representing the people of Pakistan, fined Rs100,000, and sentenced to three years in jail for good measure. Dawn (Pakistan Daily), August 6 Editorial The […]
Condemning all political decisions made by President Ranil Wickremesinghe with regard to the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, Senior Deputy Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Prof. Rohana Lakshman Piyadasa warned that Sri Lanka is heading towards a democratic crisis.
Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena told Parliament on Friday thaty he would not revoke his ruling given on Wednesday with regard to the Parliament’s supremacy over the Supreme Court. He said that he had consulted legal experts in preparing his ruling that the Supreme Court is not empowered to issue orders or judgments of any nature against […]
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By Shamindra Ferdinando Rebel SLPP MP Prof. Channa Jayasumana yesterday (11) said that former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa should make his position clear on his successor Ranil Wickremesinghe’s move to fully implement the 13th Amendment to the Constitution. Reiterating his strong opposition to President Wickremesinghe’s controversial plan, the Anuradhapura District MP stressed that Gotabaya Rajapa...
solutions to the ongoing debt crisis in Sri Lanka that respond […]
Saturday 12th August 2023 Clashes among rice growers have been reported from Embilipitiya, where paddy fields began to receive water from Samanalawewa via the Udawalawe tank belatedly. Farmers are desperate for water in that part of the country to save their withering rice plants, and it is only natural that clashes have erupted. Minister of […]
By Saman Indrajith Opposition political parties yesterday (11) demanded that Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena withdraw his ruling that courts are not empowered to issue orders or judgements of any nature related to a motion already passed by the Parliament. On 09 August, the Speaker gave the ruling after Tourism and Lands Minister Harin Fernando raised a privilege issue on petitions filed against ...
Sri Lanka said that India will be one of the closest countries to enhance investments in Sri Lanka given its proximity to the Island nation and that it wants to have a very conducive environment for investors to come and invest. In an interaction with PTI, Sri Lankan Finance Minister Shehan Semasinghe also sounded optimistic […]
The Sri Lankan High Commissioner Milinda Moragoda said on Thursday that India has supported cash-strapped Sri Lanka last year when the island nation was hit by an unprecedented economic crisis, the worst since its independence from Britain in 1948.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the importance of capital, particularly financial and human, for driving growth.The post President emphasizes the importance of investing in capital and human resources for Sri Lanka’s economic advancement appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Friday 11th August, 2023 Signs are that the dark forces which hijacked Aragalaya in a bid to compass their sinister ends and almost succeeded in capturing Parliament, last year, are working overtime to make a comeback. Regrettably, the government is helping advance their anarchical agenda, albeit unwittingly, by refusing to heed public opinion and address […]
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