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China calls on Western lenders to ease debt pressure on developing countries

China calls on Western lenders to ease debt pressure on developing countries

CBSL governor hopeful Sri Lanka can achieve debt sustainability before IMF dates

Central Bank governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe is optimistic that Sri Lanka will be able to achieve debt sustainability before the dates envisaged through the IMF program currently underway. MORE..

Japan provides USD 1.6mn to support marginalized females in Sri Lanka

The Government of Japan provided USD 1.6 million to UN Women in support of humanitarian assistance for women most affected by the socio-economic crisis in Sri Lanka. MORE..

‘Crafting Ceylon’ launched to open foreign markets for local handicrafts industry

The export-oriented design development program “Crafting Ceylon” organized by the National Craft Council with the aim of providing foreign market opportunities for the products of Sri Lankan handicraftsmen, was inaugurated today (March 23). MORE..

Seven state-owned enterprises to be divested

A State-Owned Enterprise Restructuring Unit (SRU) has been set up by the Government, under the Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies, in an attempt to implement structural reforms to accelerate growth so that the country can emerge out of the current economic crisis. MORE..

Sajith holds talks with foreign diplomats on country’s current situation

A special discussion was held yesterday (March 22) under the patronage of the opposition leader Sajith Premadasa, with foreign envoys including ambassadors representing 12 countries and the leaders of the opposition parties. MORE..

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Sri Lanka will pass best Anti-Corruption Act in South Asia soon - President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has stated that the Government intends on passing the best Anti-Corruption Act in South Asia in Parliament soon. MORE..

New school term to begin on Monday

The first school term for the 2023 academic year will commence on Monday (27 March), the Ministry of Education announced today (23 March). MORE..

Opposition parties gather against govt’s attempts to undermine judiciary

The opposition MPs have signed a joint statement against the government’s attempt to undermine the dignity and independence of the judiciary yesterday (March 22). MORE..

Sri Lanka receives first tranche of IMF bailout

The Ministry of Finance has received the first tranche of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) form the International Monetary Fund (IMF). MORE..

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Kylian Mbappe named new French captain

Nadal out of top 10 for first time since 2005

Dimuth Karunaratna to step down from Test captaincy

New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by innings and 58 runs, sweep series 2-0

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Another workshop of 'Aramuna' initiative held in Polonnaruwa (English)

Another workshop of 'Aramuna' initiative held in Polonnaruwa (English)

Transparency and trust essential in SOE restructuring - PM Dinesh Gunawardena (English)

Sri Lanka will pass best Anti-Corruption Act in South Asia soon - President (English)

Election Commission convenes special discussion to decide on holding LG polls (English)

Will not let students to be 'held hostage' - President (English)

Victimised businessman left in the dark by Kalutara Police

We had to print money at the time, but we can no longer do this – Siyambalapitya

Election Commission convenes special discussion to decide on holding LG polls

71st death anniversary of late Prime Minister D. S. Senanayake commemorated in Colombo

UK inflation accelerates to 10.4% in February (English)

Sri Lankan High Commissioner calls on Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (English)

President urges Parliament to approve IMF report to begin second round talks (English)

Court order issued against CTU's Joseph Stalin and other trade union leaders (English)

President tables IMF agreement in Parliament (English)

Technology

TikTok and its CEO are fighting to save the app in the US

TikTok and its CEO are fighting to save the app in the US

Thousands believed to have lost out to crypto trading app

Thousands believed to have lost out to crypto trading app

New Zealand to ban TikTok on devices linked to parliament, cites security concerns

New Zealand to ban TikTok on devices linked to parliament, cites security concerns

Tech giants and Ottawa’s fight over paying for news could have global impacts: experts

Tech giants and Ottawa’s fight over paying for news could have global impacts: experts

Entertainment

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The Weeknd is the world’s most popular artist, Guinness World Records says

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Lance Reddick: ‘The Wire’ and ‘John Wick’ star dies at 60

‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ sweeps Oscars with seven awards

‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ sweeps Oscars with seven awards

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Jenna Ortega tries to avoid doing iconic ‘Wednesday’ dance in SNL promo

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