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Sri Lanka’s sovereign rating upgrade reflects continued progress in macroeconomic stabilization and…
The upgrade of Sri Lanka’s sovereign rating by Fitch Ratings from ‘CCC+’ to ‘B-’, with a Stable Outlook, reflects the continued progress in macroeconomic stabilisation and reforms, says the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL)…
New Bill to eliminate rabies and regulate dog registration presented to parliament
A new Bill aimed at eradicating rabies in Sri Lanka, registering dogs and controlling the dog population has been presented to parliament today (24) by the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Prof.…
SJB protest blocks parliament entrance amid heavy traffic in Battaramulla
The entrance to Parliament from the Polduwa Junction has been completely blocked due to a protest organised by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) against the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution.
The protest got underway at around…
UN reaffirms support for Sri Lanka’s disaster preparedness
United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka Marc-André Franche met Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Ministry of Defence to discuss continued UN support for Sri Lanka’s disaster…
64% of preschool children spend over 30 minutes daily on screens
A significant increase in digital screen use among preschool children has been recorded in Sri Lanka, with a recent survey revealing that 64% of children spend more than 30 minutes a day on mobile phones or computers, the Secretary to the…
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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…