IMF chief congratulates Sri Lanka’s President on economic achievements
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has congratulated President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
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26 MPs in last parliament cause Rs. 220 Mn loss to Govt in housing purchases
Twenty six MPs of the last government whose houses came under arson attacks during the Aragalayaa in 2022 have purchased houses from the
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14 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka, Stalin seeks action for their release
Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday wrote to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, apprising him of the arrest of 14 Tamil Nadu fishermen by Sri Lanka and sought effective steps for the release of all the detained fishermen and their fishing boats.
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“Strong she will be”: President Dissanayaka calls for women’s leadership in Sri Lanka’s future
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka highlighted the historical significance of the global women’s movement and the vital role Sri Lankan women have played in shaping the country’s political and economic future.
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“No woman is safe until every woman is safe”: PM Harini calls for urgent action on women’s rights
As the world marks International Women’s Day, Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has called for urgent and transformative action to address the deep-rooted inequalities that continue to shape the lives of women,
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IMF agrees with Sri Lanka to decide public sector size with limitations
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is not to judge the government needs to identify resources to provide public services, but that has to be done within the targets of the bailout package, the global lender said.
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Sri Lanka Nears Final Stages of Debt Restructuring Agreement
The Ministry of Finance and Planning has announced that Sri Lanka is nearing the final stages of meeting the criteria for an agreement with the Official Creditor Committee regarding the country’s debt restructuring process.
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IMF cautions of forex impact as SL reopens vehicle imports
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Peter Breuer yesterday highlighted the delicate balancing act the country faces,
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Govt. explores digital collaboration with community-led RDMNS railway network for tourism, global expansion
The government has taken interest in the services provided by the RDMNS Railway Network Organization (Ratawata Dumriya Mageenge Sansadaya) – a voluntary platform led by Sri Lankan railway commuters to provide real time railway information – leading to an official meeting held on March 5, 2025, at the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) of Sri Lanka.
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A Tribute to Professor Sisira Jayasuriya – A dear friend and respected economist who fought for social justice – Lionel Bopage
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CNL Reporter
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March 6, 2025
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News, Political
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It is with deep sorrow that I reflect on the passing of my dear friend and comrade, Professor Sisira Jayasuriya, on 18 February 2025. A respected Sri Lankan-Australian economist, he remained deeply engaged in Sri Lankan economic and political affairs despite living in Australia since 1972.
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