Politics

“China has already offered SL a debt extension”   The Export-Import Bank of China has provided Sri Lanka with a debt extension, China’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday, noting that China is willing to negotiate a medium- and long-term debt…

Discipline needed to take charge of the future-President   President Ranil Wickremesinghe says discipline and commitment are required in order to take charge of a country’s future, and plans will be implemented from next year to take Sri Lanka to…

Six arrested during Kelaniya protest!   The police have arrested six people including four monks during the protest held by the students of the Kelaniya University last evening (19). The police fired tear gas and used water cannons to disperse…

SJB denies collaborating with JJB   As some news websites reported that Samagi Jana Balawegaya ( SJB) and Jathika Jana Balawegaya ( JJB) will get on one stage to protest against the possible postponement of the local government polls, SJB…

President hints of elections next year   President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday declared the country would be able to decide on their future next year, with the use of the ballot, after the recovery of the economy. The President addressing a…

Extraordinary Gazette Notification issued declaring Three services as essential services   An Extraordinary Gazette Notification has been issued declaring services related to electricity, petroleum products and fuel, and medical services as essential services. The gazette was issued by the Secretary…

IMF considering loan approval to Sri Lanka, even without China’s assurance – Bloomberg The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is considering approving a loan for Sri Lanka, even without China’s assurance of debt-restructuring support, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.   Under…

IMF loan expected in March – President   During a discussion held at the Presidential Secretariat on February 16th, President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that an International Monetary Fund (IMF) EFF loan is expected to be received in March. The President…

Postal voting of LG polls postponed   The National Election Commission informs that postal voting of the 2023 Local Government election has been postponed indefinitely. Postal voting for the LG polls was due to be held on the 22nd, 23rd,…

Sri Lanka to sign power grid linking pact with India   Sri Lanka and India will sign a pact to link their power grids and start negotiations on an upgraded trade agreement within two months, Sri Lanka’s envoy to New…