“It will take over a year for the impeachment” TNA MP MA Sumanthiran said responding to a question from a Twitter user about impeaching President
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Selected sectors of economy to be allowed to import fuel individually
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to amend the Petroleum Act to allow selected sectors of the economy to individually import and use fuel.
Sri Lanka announces new scheme of long-term residence Visas for foreign investors
The Government has approved a proposal to issue long-term residence Visas for foreign investors. The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to introduce a new
Sri Lanka must tighten policy, raise tax to address its debt trouble – IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Sri Lanka to tighten monetary policy measures and raise taxes to address its debt woes. According to Reuters,
Sri Lanka says it has begun talks with China on refinancing debt
Sri Lanka has begun discussions with China about refinancing its debt, a cabinet spokesman said on Tuesday, as Colombo struggles with its worst financial crisis
Pope meets victims of Easter attacks
A group of victims of the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka met His Holiness Pope Francis in the Vatican, Rome today. His Holiness
Fitch Ratings’ statement on SL insurance companies
High investment and liquidity risks, pressure on regulatory capital positions, and a likely worsening in financial performance have increased the near-term downside risks to Sri
Italy announces emergency grant for Sri Lanka for purchase of medicine
Italy has announced an in-kind emergency aid to the Government of Sri Lanka for the purchase of medicine and medical equipment. The Embassy of Italy
Gammanpila gives break down of 120 MPs supporting NCM against govt
Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila says that the independent group of MPs has decided to support the No-Confidence Motion against the Government. “Now there are 120
Sri Lanka economic crisis : Chinese Ambassador speaks
China has expressed sadness over Sri Lanka’s decision to default on its debts at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi