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IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva to visit Sri Lanka next month

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka next month, according to a top IMF official. "She'll be here ... Read More


Kalutara MC member granted bail over assault on motorcyclist during SJB protest

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Kalutara Magistrate's Court today (29) ordered the release on bail of Kalutara Municipal Council member Jayanath Navaratne, who was arrested in connection with an assault inc... Read More


Public Finance Committee briefed on challenges facing gem and jewellery sector

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) of Parliament has held extensive discussions on key issues affecting Sri Lanka's gem and jewellery industry. The meeting was held on Janua... Read More


Official allegedly misappropriates 'Aswesuma' allowance; investigations launched

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Investigations have been launched into an alleged fraud involving the payment of the 'Aswesuma' allowance in the Kataragama Divisional Secretariat. Kataragama Divisional Secreta... Read More


Gold prices increase by Rs. 15,000 in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The price of gold in Sri Lanka has risen following a surge in global gold prices. According to the Colombo Pettah traders, the price of a 24-carat gold sovereign has increased b... Read More


Hunger strike launched by Development Officers at Presidential Secretariat enters fourth day

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The hunger strike launched by a group of Development Officers opposite the Presidential Secretariat- demanding that they be absorbed into the teacher service -continues today (29... Read More


India should consider age-based limits for social media access, economic adviser says

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- India's annual economic survey presented on Thursday recommended age-based limits to be considered for access to social media and gambling apps to counter what it called "digital... Read More


Bribery case filed against Rajitha Senaratne adjourned till Apr. 29

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Minister of Fisheries Rajitha... Read More


IMF team expected in a matter of weeks to resume talks on Sri Lanka's fifth EFF review

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced plans to dispatch a mission to Sri Lanka at the earliest opportunity to resume discussions on economic policies as part of the... Read More


Sri Lanka, Pakistan launch digital partnership

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Sri Lanka and Pakistan have agreed to deepen partnership in the digital economy by establishing a Joint Working Group on Information Technology and Digital Economy, marking a new... Read More