IMF's executive board approves third review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 billion bailout
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the third review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 billion bailout on Friday, strengthening ...
Sri Lanka clinches deal with Japan to restructure $2.5 billion in debt
Sri Lanka and Japan signed agreements on Friday to restructure $2.5 billion worth of debt, completing two years of talks that ...
Sri Lanka: How to fight the Dissanayake government’s attacks on public health
Health employees can only defend their wages and allowances and defeat the government attacks in unity with other workers ...
Sri Lanka: IMF demands sacrifice, warns of “potential labour unrest”
The meagre wage rises announced in the budget, which do not compensate for soaring inflation, are in line with the IMF’s ...
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Sri Lankan Defense Budget Grows Despite Troop Reductions
Colombo’s selection of partners for weapons and training will be a significant strategic decision for the NPP government, ...
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Monkey blamed for nationwide blackout as Sri Lanka scrambles to restore power
Sri Lanka extended power cuts for a third day on Thursday as it scrambled to restore its national grid to full capacity after a monkey triggered a widespread blackout over the weekend that disrupt ...
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Security and freedom: Counter Terrorism Legislation in Sri Lanka
The Minister of Justice, Mr. Harshana Nanayakkara, announced last week the appointment of a Committee headed by Mr. Rienzie Arsecularatne, PC, to undertake a review of the current law, to assess ...
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Train hits elephant herd in Sri Lanka, killing at least six elephants, say police
A train collided with a herd of elephants in Sri Lanka on Wednesday night, killing at least six of them, according to Sri Lanka Police. No passengers were injured, but wildlife veterinary officers ...