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20230119_FC_S3470_AshokAbeysinghe_Govt revenue and debt
No full textThis submission includes English, Sinhala, and Tamil versions of the fact check. FALSE: …The [2023] budget presented this time is seeking the highest revenue in the entire history of Sri Lanka. Compared to last year, this year’s revenue shows an increase of 70%. In Sri Lanka, at no point has the revenue increased from year to year by more than 10%, 15% or 20%.... In the history of Sri Lanka have we ever generated a revenue figure that is in the range of LKR 3,000 billion? Every year, the revenue generated has been less than LKR 2,000 billion….
Ashok Abeysinghe, Parliament Hansard, 21 November 202
ඝාතනයක් සහ පුවත් සිරස්තල: ඔබේ තෝරා ගැනීම කුමක්ද?
No full textThis entry includes a write-up and an infographic (both in Sinhala).On May 15, 2023, Aruna, Dinamina, and Lankadeepa reported on an incident where an old woman confessed to killing her husband 33 years ago. Aruna and Lankadeepa reported on the incident in a sensationalist manner, describing the crime in detail in the headlines whereas Dinamina reported on the incident in a factual manner. Media is advised to report in a factual manner without sensationalising the incidents
Schrodinger’s Banks: The Immediate Need for Policies to Ensure Financial Stability
Get PDF2p. This article was published as an opinion column by the Daily Mirror in print and is available online at https://www.dailymirror.lk/opinion/Schrodingers-Banks-The-immediate-need-for-Policies-to-ensure-Financial-stability/172-267232Sri Lanka is entering into a new, dangerous phase in its economic recovery. Although macroeconomic stabilisation has made progress, financial stabilisation needs immediate attention. The combination of covid-era loans and crisis-era loans with high-interest rates all coming due, and in an environment with volatility and uncertainty in loan quality, it is important that policies be put in place now, well before any crisis emanates from the banking system
China Endorses Sri Lanka Debt Plan
No full textThis IKR entry contains 01 infographic available in English.China has given its approval to Sri Lanka's plan to restructure its international debt, clearing the path for a loan via the IMF's Extended Fund Facility (EFF)
How did Sri Lanka Finance Government Expenditure in 2022?
No full textThis infographic was posted on the Public Finance Platform in all three languages: English, Sinhala and Tamil.Total government expenditure for the year 2022 amounted to LKR 4,472 billion. Out of which total revenue and grants could only cover 45% of spending while the remaining 55% was financed via borrowings
සැකකරුවන්ගේ අනන්යතාවය හෙළි කළ යුතුද?
No full textThis entry includes a write-up and an infographic (both in Sinhala).On 21st August 2023, Dinamina reported on the arrest of a couple in connection with an arson incident, revealing the identities of the individuals involved. In contrast, Mawbima and Aruna covered the same incident without disclosing the individuals' identities, reflecting differing adherence to media ethics guidelines
MPs Attendance in Parliament - February 2023
No full textThis infographic is available in English, Sinhala and Tamil. February 2023 attendance data made available by the parliament was considered for this analysis.On February 8th, the President inaugurated the 4th session of the 9th Parliament. This infographic shows MP attendance in the parliament during the 7 sittings in February 2023. 6 MPs were absent from all 7 sittings. It also shows the breakdown of absenteeism by political party on the day of inauguration
Central Bank of Sri Lanka Bill - Voting - Second Reading
No full textThis infographic is available only in English.On July 20, 2023, the second reading of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Bill was passed with a simple majority. The following compilation of infographics reflects the list of MPs that voted in favour, against and MPs who were absent during the vote. 66 votes were cast in favour of the bill, while 24 votes were cast against it and 134 MPs were absent
"ජාවාරමා" ද? "ජාවාරම්කරු" ද?
No full textThis entry includes a write-up and an infographic (both in Sinhala).On November 1, 2023, the Divaina, Aruna, Lankadeepa, and Dinamina newspapers reported the arrest of a drug dealer who was referred to using the derogatory term "Jawarama" (ජාවාරමා). This usage violates media ethical guidelines
Sri Lanka Missed Deadline to Create an Online Fiscal Transparency Platform
No full textThis IKR entry contains 01 infographic available in English.Sri Lanka misses the IMF deadline to create an online platform for fiscal transparency. However, some of the data is slated to be made public by the end of April