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Political risks to Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring agreement recede – Fitch
The Sri Lankan authorities’ confirmation that they endorse the targets set under the country’s IMF programme, and intend to implement debt restructuring based on the terms agreed with international sovereign bondholders in September,…
Korea Pledges Continued Support and Investment in Sri Lanka as Ambassador meets AKD
The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, Miyon Lee, made a courtesy call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (09) at the Presidential Secretariat.
The visit marked an important juncture in strengthening the bilateral ties between…
2024 General Election: 33 independent groups and political parties complete nominations
A total of 33 independent groups and political parties have submitted nominations to contest the 2024 General Election, according to the Election Commission.
The Election Commission says that as of yesterday (08), 17 political parties…
‘From rags to riches’: Sri Lankan worker becomes millionaire doing cleaning jobs in Australia
The story of a Sri Lankan worker, who migrated to Australia less than a decade ago and has become a millionaire now, has taken the internet by storm. At the age of 25, Vinul Karunaratne has made enough money to quit and shift full-time to…
20 Chinese nationals arrested for visa overstay: 437 mobile phones and other devices seized
Police have arrested 20 Chinese nationals who were staying at a hotel in the Gorakana area of Panadura without valid visas. The arrest has been made following a tip-off received from the officers of the Western Province Intelligence…
Observers from Eight Countries Invited for General Election
The Election Commission has announced that it has invited observers from eight countries to monitor the upcoming general election.
Chairman R.M.A.L. Ratnayake stated that these observers will come from regional countries and Russia.…
Ella to Badulla Trains Suspended for Movie Filming
The Department of Railways has announced that train services on the Upcountry line will be limited from today until the 15th of this month. During this period, trains will only operate between Colombo Fort and Ella during daytime hours,…
Sri Lanka’s new government pledges review of Adani Wind Project
Sri Lanka’s new government said it will review a wind power deal with the Adani Group, throwing a fresh hurdle for the Indian conglomerate as it seeks to expand abroad.
The previous administration’s approval of electricity prices for…
Amnesty period for unregistered Sri Lankan migrant workers in Lebanon
Sri Lankans who have traveled to Lebanon for employment without registering with the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) have been granted an amnesty until January 8, 2025.
Accordingly, this initiative allows unregistered…
US pledges continued support to bolster Sri Lanka’s economy
The United States has committed to providing essential support to strengthen Sri Lanka’s economy.
In a meeting held today (Oct 8) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, Julie J. Chung, the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, announced that…