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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India will continue to stand with the people of Sri Lanka and support democracy, stability and economic recovery in the neighbouring country.
Sri Lanka's prime minister said Thursday that he will quickly prepare an economic reform program and seek approval from the International Monetary Fund - because global inflation and the financial...Click on the headline to read the full story
Foreign Affairs Minister Peiris meets with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Representative and the Country Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) to Sri Lanka
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team has concluded a virtual mission to Sri Lanka during which it was noted that Sri Lanka must give an assurance that debt sustainability will be restored. The IMF team led by Peter Breuer and Masahiro Nozaki conducted a virtual mission with the Sri Lankan authorities during May 9-24 on […]
- IMF delegation to visit Colombo next week (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF holds talks with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF waiting for Sri Lanka to do the needful (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF seeks stability to resume talks with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka to get US$1.5bn in ACU deferments over next six months
- A billion pixels for a billion stars (Category: Technology)
- Are there really seven billion of us? (Category: Technology)
- Is trillion the new billion? (Category: Technology)
- Report: New Mexico's outdoor economy growing faster than US (Category: USA, New Mexico)
We believe gross losses from the riots are likely to exceed LKR1 billion
- NITF (Category: Breaking News)
- RAM reaffirms National Insurance Trust Funds ratings at AAA/P1 (Category: Business)
- Fitch affirms ratings on 7 Sri Lankan insurers, removes negative watch (Category: Breaking News)
- 2011 CAT losses in Asia continue to push reinsurance rates up (Category: Business)
The Prime Minister's office was targeted by the protesters for the first time.
- Video: HIRU THANIWELA EP 400 (Category: Video)
- Over 400 respond (Category: Breaking News)
- Video: CoL has increased by 400 percent - Maithri (Category: Video)
- Nearly 400 arrested over recent mob violence (Category: Breaking News)
IMF has advised Sri Lanka top seek debt restructuring as early as in April 2020, officials have told a parliament panel
- China dithers over IMF s Sri Lanka debt plan, leaves Colombo in limbo (Category: Breaking News)
- CBSL governor hopeful Sri Lanka can achieve debt sustainability before IMF dates (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka must present debt restructuring strategy by end of April - IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- SRI LANKA RECEIVES IMF EXECUTIVE BOARD APPROVAL FOR THE EXTENDED FUND FACILITY (EFF) ARRANGEMENT (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's refinery was closed in March due to dollar shortage prevented crude imports
- Persian Prop (Category: Business)
- Refining Revision (Category: Business)
- ‘Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery’ to become a separate state enterprise (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery’ to become a separate state enterprise (Category: Breaking News)
Minister of Foreign Affairs Prof. G.L. Peiris met with Vimlendra Sharan, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Representative and Abdur Rahim Siddiqui, the Country Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) to Sri Lanka on Wednesday (May 25), at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Outpost Colleges (Category: Business)
- Deadlocked Paradise (Category: Business)
- Brazil and Sri Lanka aim to expand ties - Patriota (Category: Breaking News)
- New British High Commissioner for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it will formulate concrete measures under an IMF-supported program and broader stakeholders to support a timely resolution for the ongoing crisis in Sri Lanka.
The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) has emphasized that the Department of Probation and Child Care Services should expeditiously develop a national policy on children in Sri Lanka and give proper guidance in this regard.
The International Monetary Fund said it made “good progress” in analyzing Sri Lanka’s economic situation and identifying policy priorities, while cautioning that a loan would require adequate...Click on the headline to read the full story
New Prime Minister is expected to present a new budget with higher tax, reduced government spending
- Sri Lanka shares fall on profit taking (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sells Rs81bn in Treasuries, yields steady (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sells Rs127bn in bonds, 2032 on tap at 30.09-pct (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka stocks gain on financials; Sampath Bank leads (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is looking to fast-track talks with the International Monetary Fund and agree on a loan by mid-June so that it can then approach other lenders for urgently needed funds.
Fourteen suspects in total are currently under arrest in connection with the killing of MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala and his security officer earlier this month, Sri Lanka Police says.
Police has discovered hoarding of fuel worth 20.5 million rupees in the past few days.
- Mobile app nets in around 2000 vehicles topping up fuel more than once (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka president asks to crackdown black market fuel dealers (Category: Breaking News)
- Robinhood: What you need to know about the app at the center of the GameStop drama - CNET (Category: Technology)
- Robinhood: What you need to know about the app at the center of the GameStop drama - CNET (Category: Technology)
Litro Gas Lanka says the distribution of domestic LP gas cylinders will not be carried out tomorrow (May 27) as well.
- The answer to cheaper gas bills? (Category: Technology)
- Mining Fear (Category: Business)
- Analysts: High Gas Prices Will Last Into 2011 (Category: USA, Georgia)
- Tragic chemistry (Category: Technology)
The company wants to double its already existing 480 waste plastic collection centres.
- What should be done about plastic bags? (Category: Technology)
- Albuquerque photographer offers COVID-safe Santa visits (Category: USA, New Mexico)
- Albuquerque photographer offers COVID-safe Santa visits (Category: USA, New Mexico)
- Albuquerque photographer offers COVID-safe Santa visits (Category: USA, New Mexico)
Sri Lanka's DFCC Bank and the USAID, inked a partnership to internationally develop women entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka
- Different Sort (Category: Business)
- State Minister concerned about women with kids working (Category: Breaking News)
- Daley continues to torment Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Daley continues to torment Sri Lanka (Category: Sports)
Lawyers express their discontent over travel ban on witnesses in May 09 attack by Rajapaksa supporters
- Court lifts travel ban on Basil over Malwana land (Category: Breaking News)
- Court lifts travel ban on Basil over Malwana land (Category: Breaking News)
- Court lifts travel ban on Basil over Malwana land (Category: Breaking News)
- Court lifts travel ban on Basil over Malwana land (Category: Breaking News)
Minister of Foreign Affairs Prof. G.L. Peiris has met with the World Health Organisation (WHO) Representative to Sri Lanka Dr. Alaka Singh, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to discuss the current challenges Sri Lanka is facing, particularly with regard to pharmaceutical products.
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that Sri Lanka has appointed a new Prime Minister and a Cabinet of Ministers with representation from multiple political parties, and that they are fostering ongoing discussions in Parliament towards forming a national consensus on the way forward.
analysts say the site has been drying up since the appointment of New PM, Ranil Wickremesinghe on May 12
- Sri Lanka PM says ready to address protesters concerns; appoints panels (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka protestors ready to hand over seized govt buildings except president’s office (Category: Breaking News)
- Child or business? Sri Lanka flag vendor given choices by Rajapaksa backers before attack (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka president rejects claims of protester crackdown amid continuous arrest (Category: Breaking News)
Major General Vikum Liyanage is to be appointed as the new Commander of the Sri Lanka Army. The incumbent Chief of Staff will be appointed as the new Army Chief with effect from 1 June. He will replace General Shavendra Silva who will step down as Army Commander on 31 May. Major General Vikum Liyanage […]
- Army says its prime responsibility includes protecting the Constitution and democracy (Category: Breaking News)
- Major General Vikum Liyanage appointed Army Commander (Category: Breaking News)
- Vikum Liyanage appointed as the 24th Army Commander of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Maj. Gen. Vikum Liyanage to be appointed Army Commander on June 01 (Category: Breaking News)
General Shavendra Silva will step down as Army Commander on 31 May, the Army media unit said. The Army media unit said that General Shavendra Silva will assume office on 1 June 2022 as the new Chief of Defence Staff. He was appointed as the 23rd Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, effective from 18 August […]
- Shavendra sends letter of demand to Wimal (Category: Breaking News)
- Army denies claims it plans to provoke and shoot (Category: Breaking News)
- Probe sought on Shavendra over May 9-10 violence (Category: Breaking News)
- Troops promoted to mark 13 years since defeat of LTTE (Category: Breaking News)
ECONOMYNEXT – Major General Vikum Liyanage is to be appointed as the new Army Commander of Sri Lanka on June 01 after General Shavendra Silva relinquishes his post, Army media said.On May 31, Shavendra Silva will relinquish his post as the Commander of the Army and will take over as the Cheif of Defence Staff in the Sri Lanka Army.Major General Vikum Liyanage currently serves as the Chief of...
- All roads in the North are open to the public, says Military Spokesperson (Category: Breaking News)
- Lankan Army construct new Army base at Jaffna Port (Category: Breaking News)
- Lankan Army best in the world - Prelate (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Army hunts for deserters (Category: Breaking News)
General Shavendra Silva is set to assume office on the 1st of June as new Chief of Defence Staff after relinquishing the office of the Commander of the Army on 31 May.
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Thursday called for the international community to help his country overcome a crisis that has pushed it to the brink of economic collapse, with mounting...Click on the headline to read the full story
A total of 1,878 people are currently under arrest over the unrest that unfolded on the 9th of May, Sri Lanka Police says.
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