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Staff-level agreement reached with IMF

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- Sri Lanka has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on economic policies, paving the way to conclude the combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews of ... Read More


10 hospitalised after bus collision in Hambantota

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- An SLTB bus traveling from Hambantota to Colombo collided with a backhoe loader in front of the Hambantota Port City today (09) at approximately 01:30 AM. Ten passengers on the ... Read More


Strict legal action against drunk drivers during festive season

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- Law will be strictly enforced against drivers operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol during the festive season, Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Traffic... Read More


Cost-recovery electricity and fuel key to IMF approval

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- Sri Lanka could access around $700 million in fresh financing from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after the fund's Executive Board approves the 5th and 6th reviews of its ... Read More


Sri Lanka to receive USD 700 Mn IMF tranche by mid-May or early June

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- Sri Lanka is expected to receive the combined fifth and sixth tranches of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, totaling around USD 700 million, by mid-May or early Ju... Read More


Iran's president warns their hands 'remain on the trigger' and accuses Israel of ceasefire violation

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- The Iranian president says Israeli attacks on Lebanon "blatantly violates" the ceasefire agreement. "Such actions signal deception and non-compliance, rendering negotiations mea... Read More


Over 3,000 people killed in Iran since start of war

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- Iranian media, citing the country's Forensic Medicine Organisation chief Abbas Masjedi Arani, is reporting that more than 3,000 people have been killed in Iran since the conflict... Read More


Coal import losses one factor behind electricity tariff hike: IMF mission chief

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- Recent losses incurred by the electricity board from coal imports were one contributing factor to the increase in Sri Lanka's electricity tariffs, Evan Papageorgiou, mission chie... Read More


Doctors share tips for a healthy New Year

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- Adhering to proper health habits during the upcoming New Year season provides the ability to control diseases including diabetes, according to medical specialists. Specialist Do... Read More


State of Emergency extension approved by Parliament vote

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- The Public Security Ordinance (including Emergency Law) proposals were approved by a majority of 110 votes during a vote held in Parliament. Accordingly, 137 votes were received... Read More