IMF in talks towards Sri Lanka program review
The International Monetary Fund in talks with Sri Lanka’s new administration on its priorities and is working towards the next review to continue its Extended Fund Facility program with the island.
Security beefed up in Colombo, Weligama, Ella over possible terror threat
The elite Special Task Force (STF) have heightened security in Colombo, Weligama and Ella as well, a day after the US Embassy in Colombo gave a warning of a possible terror threat in Arugam Bay, a senior defence source told Daily Mirror last evening.
Twelfth monkey dies in HK zoo amid bacterial outbreak
A twelfth monkey died at a Hong Kong zoo, with tests underway to determine if it succumbed to the same bacterial infection that killed 11 other monkeys in the past 10 days.
Dozens of US lawmakers call for release of former Pakistan PM Imran Khan
Over 60 Democratic lawmakers from the U.S. House of Representatives wrote, opens new tab to President Joe Biden on Wednesday, urging him to use Washington's leverage with Pakistan to secure the release of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Foreigners have purchased an additional Rs. 12 billion worth of Government Securities since 20 September, according to charts.lk
Colombo Port’s Eastern Container Terminal declared ‘special project’
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The government has taken measures to designate the Eastern Container Terminal (ECT) at the Colombo Port as a special project. With the approval of Cabinet of Ministers on Monday 21 .
Government strengthens security in Arugam Bay area
Sri Lanka Police addressed the situation in the Arugam Bay area following the US Embassy in Colombo's travel advisory for its citizens.
Government to develop digital infrastructure and prevent cybercrime
The Government has proposed to establish a Ministry of Digital Affairs in order to promote the development of digital infrastructure and prevent cybercrime.
Kelanitissa Power Plant to shutdown due to non delivery of naphtha
The Kelanitissa Combined Cycle Power Plant (KCCP) is likely to shutdown if naphtha is not delivered by Thursday at 10 a.m. Although the tanks were scheduled to be filled, this process has not yet commenced, according to internal sources.
India-Sri Lanka ferry service operates smoothly
Colombo, October 23 (Daily Mirror) - The passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam in India and Kankesanthurai (KKS) near Jaffna in Sri Lanka's Northern Province is currently operating smoothly, IndSri Ferry Service Pvt. Ltd Managing Director, S. Niranjan Nandagopan said.
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Russians accused of crimes offered choice - go to war instead of court
At about 06:45 on 28 March, police arrived at Andrey Perlov’s house near Novosibirsk in Siberia.
'Persecuted' son of Singapore founder gains UK asylum
The son of modern Singapore's founder has gained asylum in the UK following claims of persecution amid a high-profile family feud.
Sri Lanka to obtain US $30 mln loan from ADB for Moragolla hydropower project
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The New government is to obtain a loan of US$ 30 million from the general capital resources of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), directly to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) in two instalments, for the completion of the Moragolla hydropower project.
China donates Rs. 30 million to Sri Lanka as emergency flood relief
The Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this afternoon (22) at the Presidential Secretariat. During their meeting, Ambassador Qi made a donation of LKR 30 million (USD 100,000) as emergency flood relief to assist those affected by the recent flooding in the country.