Diplomats cannot monitor polls -Election Commission

The Election Commission (EC) has disallowed diplomats of European Union (EU) missions in Colombo to be part of its monitoring team during next week’s presidential election. Election Commission Chairman R.M.A.L. Ratnayake told a request was turned down and the local embassy staff of the EU could not be deployed on election observation activities. A senior election officer explained that diplomats based …

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Diplomats cannot monitor polls – Election Commission

The Election Commission (EC) has disallowed diplomats of European Union (EU) missions in Colombo to be part of its monitoring team during next week’s presidential election. Election Commission Chairman R.M.A.L. Ratnayake told a request was turned down and the local embassy staff of the EU could not be deployed on election observation activities. A senior election officer explained that diplomats based …

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Notion that Sri Lanka is not servicing foreign debt, incorrect – Finance Ministry

The Finance Ministry today rejected the notion that Sri Lanka is not servicing foreign debt and that the economic stabilization is solely due to a suspension of external debt payments.  The Ministry noted that it has been  observed that there is a perception in society that the prevailing economic stabilization in Sri Lanka is entirely due to external debt not …

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ICC Women’s Player of the Month for August 2024 named

Sri Lanka’s rising superstar took home the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for August 2024 Harshitha Madavi overcame competition from the Irish duo of Orla Prendergast and Gaby Lewis to win the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for August 2024. The talented left-handed top-order batter has gone from strength to strength in recent months, and continued her stirring …

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ICC Women’s Player of the Month for August 2024 named

Sri Lanka’s rising superstar took home the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for August 2024 Harshitha Madavi overcame competition from the Irish duo of Orla Prendergast and Gaby Lewis to win the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for August 2024. The talented left-handed top-order batter has gone from strength to strength in recent months, and continued her stirring …

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Sri Lanka Not Out of the Woods Yet -Must Safeguard Hard-Won Gains- IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned that while Sri Lanka has made notable progress in its economic recovery, the nation is still vulnerable and must work to protect the hard-earned gains it has achieved so far. Speaking at an IMF press briefing on September 12, Director of the IMF Communications Department Ms. Julie Kozack, emphasized the importance of sustained …

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Sri Lanka Not Out of the Woods Yet -Must Safeguard Hard-Won Gains- IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned that while Sri Lanka has made notable progress in its economic recovery, the nation is still vulnerable and must work to protect the hard-earned gains it has achieved so far. Speaking at an IMF press briefing on September 12, Director of the IMF Communications Department Ms. Julie Kozack, emphasized the importance of sustained …

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World First Aid Day 2024: Tips to administrate accident victims with serious injuries

People from all across the world are commemorating World First Aid Day 2024 today i.e., on September 14. In this article, we have shared a few tips from the expert on how to provide first aid to accident victims with serious injuries. When it comes to handling medical emergencies,  it is essential to equip yourself with basic first aid knowledge …

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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Ultimate Guide: Everything you need to know

The ninth edition of the tournament features 10 teams battling it out in 23 matches across two venues in United Arab Emirates. Ahead of the tournament, here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. The Groups Group A: Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka Group B: Bangladesh, England, Scotland, South Africa, West Indies …

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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Ultimate Guide: Everything you need to know

The ninth edition of the tournament features 10 teams battling it out in 23 matches across two venues in United Arab Emirates. Ahead of the tournament, here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. The Groups Group A: Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka Group B: Bangladesh, England, Scotland, South Africa, West Indies …

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