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IMF reaches staff-level agreement on third review of Sri Lanka’s EFF
IMF reaches staff-level agreement on third review of Sri Lanka’s EFF
IMF staff and the Sri Lankan authorities have reached staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the third review of Sri Lanka’s economic reform program supported by the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF). MORE..
| November 23, 2024 11:29 am
Two brothers killed as Jeep plunges into Bujgamuwa Oya
Two brothers killed as Jeep plunges into Bujgamuwa Oya
Two individuals were killed in an accident when a jeep traveling from Kuliyapitiya to Hettipola veered off the road and plunged into the Bujgamuwa Oya near the Kamburapola Bridge on the Kuliyapitiya-Hettipola road this morning (23). MORE..
6 tourists died in Laos after apparently drinking methanol
6 tourists died in Laos after apparently drinking methanol
Two Australian teenagers and a British woman died from suspected methanol poisoning after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos. An American man and two Danes also died, though their exact causes of death have not been released. MORE..
President calls on state employees to fulfill people’s aspirations
President calls on state employees to fulfill people’s aspirations
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that if the current government fails to meet the expectations set by the people in the recent mandate, it could lead to citizens losing hope in envisioning a prosperous future. MORE..
IMF to issue official statement on third EFF review today
IMF to issue official statement on third EFF review today
Representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are scheduled to issue an official statement this morning (23) regarding the third review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). MORE..
| November 23, 2024 8:51 am
Heavy showers expected in parts of the island
Heavy showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces. MORE..
“World War 3 has begun,” says Ukraine’s ex-military commander amid Russia conflict
“World War 3 has begun,” says Ukraine’s ex-military commander amid Russia conflict
Valery Zaluzhny, former military Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine, believes World War III is underway, adding the direct involvement of Russian allies in the conflict indicates the same. MORE..
SriLankan Airlines honored with 2025 APEX Best Entertainment Award
SriLankan Airlines honored with 2025 APEX Best Entertainment Award
SriLankan Airlines has been honored with the highly coveted 2025 APEX Best Entertainment Award for the Central/Southern Asia region. MORE..
We cannot move forward without restoring public’s trust in public service - President
We cannot move forward without restoring public’s trust in public service - President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake called upon all public officials to unite with a common purpose and work together to transform the motherland into a better nation. MORE..
Japan commends new government’s anti-corruption policies
Japan commends new government’s anti-corruption policies
A meeting took place this afternoon (22) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo between the Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake and the Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Akio Isomata. MORE..
Sri Lanka says discussions with IMF on third review concluded successfully
Sri Lanka says discussions with IMF on third review concluded successfully
The Government of Sri Lanka says that discussions related to the third review under the Extended Fund Facility of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program were successfully concluded today (22). MORE..
Complaint filed with CID against MP Archchuna Ramanathan
Complaint filed with CID against MP Archchuna Ramanathan
A group of civil society activists today lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) against newly elected Jaffna District Independent MP Dr. Archchuna Ramanathan. MORE..
MP Dilith Jayaweera calls on Malwathu Mahanayake Thero
MP Dilith Jayaweera calls on Malwathu Mahanayake Thero
‘Sarvajana Balaya’ Member of Parliament, Dilith Jayaweera, has emphasized the need to change the prevailing parliamentary system of the opposition opposing all initiatives of the government and to establish a knowledgeable tradition within the legislative framework. MORE..
| November 22, 2024 4:41 pm
‘Aswesuma’: Nov. allowance for elders credited to bank accounts
‘Aswesuma’: Nov. allowance for elders credited to bank accounts
The government announced that the Rs. 3,000 allowance designated for elderly individuals aged over 70, enrolled in the “Aswesuma” welfare benefit program, has been credited to their respective bank accounts. MORE..
Prof. Udugamasooriya appointed President’s Senior Advisor on Science and Technology
Prof. Udugamasooriya appointed President’s Senior Advisor on Science and Technology
Professor Gomika Udugamasooriya has been appointed as the Senior Advisor to the President on Science and Technology, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. MORE..
Substandard drugs scandal: Harin arrives at CID to record statement
Substandard drugs scandal: Harin arrives at CID to record statement
Former Minister Harin Fernando has stated that he does not believe the then-Cabinet of Ministers is responsible for the incident involving the procurement of substandard human immunoglobulin vials. MORE..
Sri Lanka elected to UN Commission on International Trade Law
Sri Lanka elected to UN Commission on International Trade Law
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Ministry announced that Sri Lanka was among thirty-one (31) members elected to the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) by the UN General Assembly on 20 November 2024. MORE..
Reducing sovereign stresses will support Sri Lankan banks’ credit profiles - Fitch
Reducing sovereign stresses will support Sri Lankan banks’ credit profiles - Fitch
Sri Lankan banks’ operating environment (OE) assessment and overall credit profiles will be supported by any improvement in the sovereign’s credit profile (Long-Term Foreign-Currency IDR: RD, Long-Term Local-Currency IDR: CCC-) following a completed debt restructuring, says Fitch Ratings. MORE..
Sri Lanka revealed as most popular solo travel destination for 2025
Sri Lanka revealed as most popular solo travel destination for 2025
Solo travellers are getting older and are increasingly drawn to Asian destinations – with Sri Lanka securing the most popular spot for 2025, says new data from Flash Pack. MORE..
Lohan Ratwatte’s wife further remanded
Lohan Ratwatte’s wife further remanded
Former Minister Lohan Ratwatte’s wife Shashi Prabha Ratwatte has been further remanded until December 02 after she was produced before the Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court today (22). MORE..
Pilleyan arrives at CID again to record statement
Pilleyan arrives at CID again to record statement
Former state minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pilleyan has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) once again this morning (22) to provide a statement. MORE..
Strike at University of Ruhuna continues for fourth day
Strike at University of Ruhuna continues for fourth day
The strike action launched by all academic and non-academic staff trade unions, along with student unions affiliated with the University of Ruhuna, demanding the immediate removal of the Vice Chancellor, entered its fourth consecutive day today (Nov. 22). MORE..
Train delays on coastal line due to break down
Train delays on coastal line due to break down
Train services on the coastal line are expected to experience delays this morning (22) due to a train traveling from Galle to Mount Lavinia breaking down near the Boossa railway station. MORE..
SJB to finalize remaining National List MP nominees today
SJB to finalize remaining National List MP nominees today
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is set to finalize its nominees for the remaining National List Member of Parliament (MP) positions today (22), according to a senior party spokesperson. MORE..
Special notice issued for A/L examination candidates
Special notice issued for A/L examination candidates
The Disaster Management Center (DMC) and the Department of Examinations have collaboratively implemented a comprehensive programme to avoid potential disaster situations and ensure the uninterrupted conducting of the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination. MORE..
