Sri Lanka benefits from a debt repayment sustainability plan, gaining an advantage of USD 17 billion

Minister of Foreign Affairs and President’s Counsel Ali Sabri, stated that the successful debt sustainability process with bilateral creditors will provide Sri Lanka with an advantage of approximately US $ 17 billion. The minister also stated that this situation will facilitate successful negotiations regarding international sovereign debts. Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry revealed this addressing the Media briefing today …

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The President presided over the book launch by Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka

President Ranil Wickremesinghe presided over the launch of the book “The Army Commander’s Promise to the Nation – I will not leave this war to the next Army Commander,” authored by Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, former Army Commander, Member of Parliament, renowned for his exceptional leadership in ending the thirty-year war. The event took place today (28) at Nelum Pokuna …

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Sri Lanka’s Economy Without Development Resembles Kenya’s Current Situation

President Ranil Wickremesinghe highlighted Kenya’s current struggle with a severe economic crisis and incidents of violence, emphasizing the crucial need for economic preparedness in all nations. Speaking at the Presidential Environment Awards ceremony at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo today (28), he underscored that Sri Lanka’s economic stability has effectively prevented comparable challenges within the country. …

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Rs. 11.6 Billion Disbursed to Beneficiaries of Transitional and Vulnerable Groups

Under the “Aswesuma” Welfare Benefit Payment Program, the Welfare Benefits Board disbursed a total of Rs.11.6 billion to the bank accounts of 622,495 beneficiaries in the transitional and vulnerable categories yesterday (27) for the payments of June 2024. In the first phase of the program, eligible beneficiaries in the vulnerable category received Rs. 5,000 from July 2023 to March 31, …

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Hirunika jailed for three years 

Former Colombo district Parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra was found guilty of her involvement in the abduction of a youth using a Defender and was given a three-year prison sentence by the Colombo High Court today. Colombo High Court Judge Amal Ranaraja sentenced Hirunika Premachandra to three years imprisonment after taking into consideration the seriousness of the offences.

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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 28 JUNE 

Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 28 June 2024 Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts.  Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Uva province and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts in the evening or night. Strong winds of about (40-50) kmph can be expected at times …

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Introducing ‘Power Blast Overs’: The LPL 2024 will feature a thrilling two-over power play

The Lanka Premier League 2024 has announced a new addition to its format called ‘Power Blast Overs’. This feature will debut in the upcoming season, injecting a new level of intensity and strategy into each match. In this regard, the press release issued by Sri Lanka Cricket today (27) is shown below. The Lanka Premier League 2024 will introduce an …

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Chris Silverwood Resigns as Head Coach of the National Team

Mr. Chris Silverwood, head coach of the national team, has tendered his resignation from the position, citing personal reasons. “Being an international coach means long periods away from loved ones. After lengthy conversations with my family and with a heavy heart, I feel it is now time for me to return home and spend some quality time together,” said Silverwood. “I …

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