Sri Lanka President gets tough with protesters, issues dire warning
He stated that people and political parties were allowed to stage rallies and marches but it is mandatory to obtain permission from the police.
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305 Sri Lankans rescued from fishing boat in stable condition: Spokesperson
All the Sri Lankan citizens have been handed over to authorities in Ba Ria-Vung Tau and the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Ho Chi Minh City.
Lankans migrate, work over time, and eat less to beat inflation
Official data showed that over a quarter million people have left the country so far this year, mainly for jobs.
President insists on IMF approved new tax regime
The President has also said that it will be difficult to get funding from other institutions if IMF support does not come through.
Japan to organize Sri Lanka creditors’ meeting over debt crisis
The meeting is expected to focus on measures to reduce debt payments and postpone repayment deadlines, among other related steps.
Shipping giant changes course to save Lankan whales
The move could reduce the strike risk as much as 95 percent, ordering its smaller feeder vessels in the area to slow to 10 knots in blue whale habitats, activists say.
IMF has changed, but has Sri Lanka?
The writer says Sri Lanka's corrupt systems need a shake-up if they wish to avail of the funding opportunities presented by donors.
Sri Lankan MP Sita willing to resign for Gota to enter Parliament
However, she said that as of now there had been no discussions on the need for her to resign to facilitate Rajapaksa’s entry into Parliament via the National List.
Sri Lanka crisis would deepen if creditors disagree, IMF says amid China concerns
All creditors, including China, have to agree to restructure their existing loans to the island nation before the IMF starts disbursing a US$2.9 billion loan.
Bangladesh out of Asia Cup after agonising defeat
Sri Lanka eventually had the last laugh as Bangladesh’s Mahedi conceded a boundary and bowled a no-ball.