Palitha Thewarapperuma passes away
Former Parliamentarian Palitha Thewarapperuma died from electrocution this evening (April 16), at the age of 64.
Former Parliamentarian Palitha Thewarapperuma died from electrocution this evening (April 16), at the age of 64.
Reuters reports that Sri Lanka has turned down a restructuring plan proposed by international bondholders to address its $12 billion debt, thereby endangering crucial International Monetary Fund (IMF) aid and further delaying the resolution of its ongoing two-year debt crisis.
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP, Harshana Rajakaruna, emphasized today (April 16) the need for Sri Lanka to maintain a cautious and neutral stance in international relations, particularly highlighting the importance of not getting involved in global conflicts.
Sri Lanka began the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group (IMF/WBG) Spring Meetings with a productive bilateral discussion with Kenji Okamura, the Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, according to State Minister of Finance, Shehan Semasinghe.
Several major water and energy projects are going to be inaugurated by the presidents of Iran and Sri Lanka in the near future, Iranian media reported.
State Minister Chamara Sampath Dasanayake’s vehicle suddenly caught fire in the Halpe area of Bandarawela this morning (April 16).
The Government of India has lifted the export ban on onions for Sri Lanka, according to the Indian High Commission in Colombo.
The New Year celebrations in Meepilimana, Nuwara Eliya, were organized by the “Api Youth Club” in partnership with the Nuwara Eliya District Secretariat and the Nuwara Eliya Divisional Secretariat and took place on Sunday (April 14).
According to Times of India, Mumbai Indians’ captain Hardik Pandya pointed to the game-changing performance of Chennai Super Kings’ Impact Substitute, Sri Lankan bowler Matheesha Pathirana, as a key factor in their 20-run loss in the 29th match of the Indian Premier League at Wankhede Stadium.
According to a Reuters report, Turkish, Jordanian, and Iraqi officials confirmed that Iran had issued a broad notification prior to its recent drone and missile strike on Israel, contrasting with U.S. claims that Washington received no prior warning.
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has released his message for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year 2024.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has selected Kristalina Georgieva to serve as its Managing Director for a second five-year term starting on October 1, 2024.
Sri Lankan police officers who arrest drunk drivers will be rewarded for each apprehension.
Sri Lanka Navy has seized two multi-day fishing trawlers off the southern coast of the island, intercepting approximately 200 kg of drugs suspected to be heroin and crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as ‘Ice’.
The retail price for a kilogram of chicken at Economic Centres in Sri Lanka was higher today (April 12) compared to previous rates.
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has reported that its daily earnings have increased by about Rs. 25 million because of a special bus service introduced for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year.
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