Sri Lanka News
IMF Mission to begin seventh review talks in Sri Lanka
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission will arrive in the country today (10) for discussions with authorities as the country faces a key assessment of its economic reform programme and broader economic outlook.
The IMF team,…
Ex-Air Force Chief Roshan Goonetileke to appear before FCID today
Former Air Force Commander Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke has been instructed to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) at 9:30 a.m. today (10) to provide a statement regarding the controversial MiG aircraft…
Catholic Bishops’ Conference raises concerns over Mannar exploration activities
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference in Sri Lanka has raised concerns over reported drilling and sand mining activities around Mannar Island in connection with fuel and gas exploration.
In a statement, the Conference said it had received…
Govt. has not undermined public confidence, Deputy Minister says
The government has not taken any action over the past two years that would undermine its credibility, according to Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando.
The Deputy Minister said the general public should…
Sri Lanka seeks deeper India partnership in pharmaceutical manufacturing and healthcare
Sri Lanka has called for deeper cooperation with India in pharmaceutical manufacturing, healthcare technology, investment and resilient supply chains, as Colombo seeks to expand domestic production and attract greater international…
recommended
Fromer TMVP spokesman spills the beans to Channel 4
Fomer spokesman of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pullikal (TMVP), Azad Maulana, appeared before Channel 4 and alleged…
President Ranil to visit India in July to seek closer ties
Exactly one year after political chaos and economic crisis hit Sri Lanka, President Ranil Wickremesinghe is…
President Ranil’s train journey with Diplomats
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Presidential Secretariat and the Sri Lanka Tourism…
Official Creditor Committee confirms agreement on debt treatment for Sri Lanka
The Official Creditor Committee (OCC) has confirmed its agreement in principle on specific financing terms to…
Indian naval submarine and Pakistani ship visit Sri Lanka at same time
The Indian naval submarine ‘Vagir’, the latest indigenous Kalvari-class submarine of the Indian Navy, on June 19,…
Indian Navy sub to reach Colombo on Monday
The Commanding Officer of the Indian Naval submarine Commander Divakar. S will call on Commander Western Naval Area…
Indian PM Narendra Modi to face no-confidence vote in parliament
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government will face a no-confidence vote in parliament amid deadlock with…
Committed to support Sri Lanka’s economic reforms – IMF chief tells President…
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva has assured the institution’s…