Statement by Minister Jeewan Thondaman | Resignation of Judge T. Saravanaraja
30 – 9 – 2023 I am deeply troubled by the resignation of Judge T. Saravanaraja, who served with dedication…
Category: LOCAL
Resignation and flight of Sri Lanka judge sparks concern over nation’s judicial independence
The resignation letter of Sri Lankan Judge T. Saravanaraja emerged online Thursday, with media reports saying the judge fled the country. In…
China pledges steadfast support to Sri Lanka
China will continue to firmly support Sri Lanka in pursuing a development path that suits its own national conditions, getting…
Heavy showers across several parts of Sri Lanka; landslide warnings extended
The Department of Irrigation says that the water levels in the Kelani River and Attanagalu Oya are rising to levels…
Sri Lanka President meets German Chancellor during BGD2023
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe met with the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin on Thursday (28) for bilateral discussions.…
Fitch Ratings upgrades Sri Lanka’s long-term local-currency IDR to ‘CCC-’
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Local-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘CCC-’ from ‘RD’ (Restricted Default). Fitch typically…
Sri Lanka in dilemma over import restrictions removal
The government has taken a number of steps to pass the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s first review of its loan,…
Sri Lanka’s export earnings top USD 1 billion mark in Aug 2023
Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports increased by 6.98% to USD 1,091.6 million in August 2023 compared to July 2023, the Export…