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Low taxes and inequitable policies deepened Sri Lanka's economic crisis - HRW

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Sri Lanka's tax policies played a driving role in the country's devastating 2022 economic crisis and have contributed to the chronic underfunding of education and other public se... Read More


India, Sri Lanka discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in education & capacity building

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has met India's Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar in New Delhi today (16). During the meeting, both factions discussed India's... Read More


US Ambassador clarifies Sri Lanka's travel advisory status

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung has clarified that the U.S. Department of State's travel advisory for Sri Lanka remains unchanged at Level 2. Posting on X (formerly Twi... Read More


Shutdown could cost US economy $15 billion a week, Treasury says

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- The two-week-old federal government shutdown may cost the U.S. economy as much as $15 billion a week in lost output, a Treasury official said late on Wednesday, correcting an ear... Read More


Attorney Gunaratne Wanninayake appears before WP South Crimes division

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Attorney-at-Law Gunaratne Wanninayake, who was released on bail yesterday, appeared before the Western Province South Crimes Division this morning (16). Wanninayake was released... Read More


Maintaining fiscal discipline, reforming SOEs 'crucial' for Sri Lanka's recovery - IMF

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Sri Lanka's continued progress under its economic reform program, highlighting strong growth momentum following the country's ... Read More


PM Harini lands in New Delhi for maiden visit to India after assuming office

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- PM Harini lands in New Delhi for her maiden visit to India after assuming office Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has landed in New Delhi for her maiden visit to India afte... Read More


Over 100 families in four districts affected by adverse weather

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- More than 100 families in four districts have been affected by prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country. A total of 368 individuals from the Colombo, Kalutara, G... Read More


Police warn public about risks of online and mobile loan offers

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- The Sri Lanka Police Headquarters has issued a public alert urging citizens to exercise caution when obtaining loans via the Internet or mobile phones, following an increase in c... Read More


UNP appoints three-member committee to hold discussions with SJB

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- A three-member committee has been appointed by the United National Party (UNP) to hold discussions with the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). The committee consists of the Deputy Le... Read More