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Oct 04 2024 October 4, 2024 April 6, 2026 1Comment 5:14 pm
Indian Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Indian Foreign Minister meets Sri Lankan leaders to enhance bilateral ties

October 4, 2024 - 5:14 pm

Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, who arrived in Sri Lanka for a one-day official visit, met with several key Sri Lankan political figures today (October 4).

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Oct 04 2024 October 4, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 4:35 pm
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake with IMF delegation

Sri Lanka President concludes successful IMF talks, seeks relief measures for citizens

October 4, 2024 - 4:35 pm

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake engaged in discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at the Presidential Secretariat today (October 4), marking the second day of talks.

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Oct 04 2024 October 4, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 2:20 pm
Bandula Gunawardana

Bandula Gunawardena decides not to contest 2024 General Election

October 4, 2024 - 2:20 pm

Former Sri Lankan Minister Bandula Gunawardena, announced today (October 4) that he will not be contesting in the upcoming parliamentary election.

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Oct 04 2024 October 4, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:34 am
Sri Lanka Police logo

Examining the progress of investigations into controversial crimes in Sri Lanka

October 4, 2024 - 10:34 am

The Police Media Division stated that a special discussion was held yesterday (October 3) at the Police Headquarters under the leadership of Ravi Seneviratne, the Secretary of the Ministry of Public Security.

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Oct 04 2024 October 4, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:10 am
Election Commission of Sri Lanka

Acceptance of nomination for Sri Lanka’s 2024 General Election begins

October 4, 2024 - 9:10 am

Acceptance of nominations for the General Election in Sri Lanka begins today (October 4).

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Oct 03 2024 October 3, 2024 April 6, 2026 1Comment 8:00 pm
IMF delegation meets Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

IMF delegation meets Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

October 3, 2024 - 8:00 pm

A delegation of high-level representatives from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), currently in Sri Lanka, met with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (October 3).

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Oct 03 2024 October 3, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 1:04 pm
Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Central Bank of Sri Lanka revokes pension benefits for Governors effective September 11, 2024

October 3, 2024 - 1:04 pm

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has issued an Extraordinary Gazette rescinding the pension benefits of its governors, effective September 11, 2024.

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Oct 03 2024 October 3, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 12:40 pm
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake attended a meeting at the Ministry of Agriculture

Sri Lankan President commits to enhancing public service and supporting public officials

October 3, 2024 - 12:40 pm

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that he stands in solidarity with public servants dedicated to creating an efficient democratic public service.

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Oct 03 2024 October 3, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:09 am
Sarwat Jahan with Peter Breuer

IMF delegation reviews Sri Lanka’s progress under $2.9 Billion extended fund facility

October 3, 2024 - 10:09 am

A high-level delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday (October 2) to review the future plans of the new government, led by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in relation to the ongoing IMF program.

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Oct 03 2024 October 3, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:15 am
Sri Lanka's Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha with the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Shavendra Silva

Top Sri Lanka Defence officials pay courtesy calls on new Defence Secretary Thuyacontha

October 3, 2024 - 9:15 am

The Chief of Defence Staff, the commanders of the tri-forces, and the Acting IGP made courtesy calls on Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

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Oct 02 2024 October 2, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:30 pm
Praveen Jayawickrama

Praveen Jayawickrama banned from Cricket for one year due to anti-corruption breach

October 2, 2024 - 10:30 pm

Sri Lankan spinner Praveen Jayawickrama has received a one-year ban from all forms of cricket due to a violation of the sport’s anti-corruption code, according to the International Cricket Council (ICC). Of this one-year ban, the last six months are suspended.

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Oct 02 2024 October 2, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:42 pm
Canadian High Commissioner Eric Walsh with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lankan President strengthens diplomatic ties with key global partners

October 2, 2024 - 7:42 pm

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a series of high-profile diplomatic meetings today (October 2, 2024), engaging with ambassadors and high commissioners from several countries.

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Oct 02 2024 October 2, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 1:36 pm
United States of America - Department of State logo

2026 U.S. Green Card Lottery now open for Sri Lankans

October 2, 2024 - 1:36 pm

The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka announced the start of the 2026 Diversity Visa Lottery Program, also known as the “Green Card Lottery.”

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Oct 02 2024 October 2, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 12:16 pm
Sri Lanka Rupee vs US Dollar

Sri Lankan Rupee appreciated against U.S. Dollar on October 2, 2024

October 2, 2024 - 12:16 pm

The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) has appreciated against the US Dollar (USD) today (October 2), as per the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).

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Oct 02 2024 October 2, 2024 April 6, 2026 4Comments 9:46 am
International Monetary Fund - IMF logo

IMF team visits Sri Lanka today for economic discussions

October 2, 2024 - 9:46 am

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Krishna Srinivasan, the Director for the Asia Pacific Department, will visit Colombo, Sri Lanka, from October 2 to 4, 2024, according to an IMF spokesperson.

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Oct 02 2024 October 2, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:23 am
Asian Development Bank - ADB

ADB President congratulates Sri Lanka’s new Leader, promises ongoing support

October 2, 2024 - 9:23 am

Masatsugu Asakawa, President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), congratulated President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election as President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

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