Sri Lanka enters economic crossroads amid Presidential race and IMF reforms
Sri Lanka is facing economic challenges during the presidential election period, bringing attention to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) lending framework reforms.
Israel’s Strategic Maneuvering: Countering Iranian Influence and Proxy Threats in the Middle East
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“In the tangled web of Middle Eastern politics, understanding the strategic goals of each player is crucial. Success depends not only on military might but also on the ability to anticipate and counter the ambitions of rivals.
Presidential election campaigns makes Economic Crunch as key slogan
Rampant harassment and no toilets: Report exposes Kerala film industry
A landmark report into problems faced by women in the Malayalam-language film industry has revealed the deep rot in one of India’s most popular film hubs.
He lost his legs in the war, now he’s Ukraine’s most desirable man
When a shell exploded near Oleksandr Budko, the 26-year-old found himself buried alive and in "terrible pain" from injuries that would lead to the amputation of both his legs.
Transshipment volumes fall for third month as Colombo Port faces new competition
Transshipment volumes handled by port in July dropped by 6% YoY
Number of container ships calling at Colombo Port contracted by 17.8% YoY to 277 ships
15 MOH areas flagged as high-risk zones due to rise in dengue cases: NDCU
Sri Lanka is currently experiencing a rise in dengue cases, with the latest data from the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) indicating 35,118 cases reported up to the 33rd week of 2024, an increase from 30,575 cases recorded during the corresponding period of 2023.
Cardboard ballot boxes, instead of wooden boxes, this time
Only ballot boxes made of cardboard will be used at the presidential poll on September 21, instead of traditional wooden boxes, and the election authorities are currently in the process of making them, an official said.
Sri Lanka's Presidential Election: A Crucial Vote for Economic Recovery and Stability
Democrats reject Gaza protesters demand to give speaking slot to Palestinian
Democrats have rejected demands from demonstrators to allow a Palestinian to speak at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has emerged as the biggest supporter of the dreams of home builders in Sri Lanka, achieving market leadership in the ‘Home Loans’ sector.
The Maliban Group yesterday announced a significant leadership transition, with A.G. Kumudika Fernando being appointed as Chairperson of the Group.
CEB’s Rs. 93 b profit used to settle power project debts
Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera yesterday announced that the CEB’s net profit of Rs. 93 billion registered by June was utilised to settle payments of various power project debts.
Sri Lanka secures US $ 8 billion export revenue, in 1H of 2024
Investment Promotion State Minister Dilum Amunugama announced that Sri Lanka has secured an export income of $ 9 billion in the first six months of 2024, whilst noting that investment agreements totalling around $ 800 million were signed during the same period.