“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 PROSPER-PRESIDENT
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…
AT KELANIYA PROTEST SIX ARRESTED
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…
NO COLLABORATION WITH JJB ADMITS SJB
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…
ELECTIONS MAY BE NEXT YEAR-RANIL
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…
TRI SERVICES DECLARED AS ESSENTIAL
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 TO CONSIDER LOAN APPROVAL TO SRI LANKA
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 SOON
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…
LG POLLS POSTAL VOTING POSTPONED
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,…
POWER GRID LINKING PACT WITH INDIA
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…