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An IMF official said Bangladesh is not facing a crisis and its external position is "very different from several countries in the region". After the collapse of the Sri Lankan economy, attention had turned to Bangladesh as the country sought...

The Ministry of Power and Energy conveyed its appreciation to the country’s leading technology entities, Dialog Axiata PLC, Millennium IT ESP and ICTA as the facilitators of the National Fuel Pass system. Recently, at an event, the Ministry recognized the three entities for their invaluable...

The SLPP has reportedly submitted a list of names of several MPs who are suitable to hold Ministerial posts from the party in an all-party government, to President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the Mawbima newspaper reports. General Secretary of the party Sagara...

The sister of opposition leader Sajith Premadasa was summoned to the CID today to make a statement in connection with the ongoing investigation into the torching of President Ranil Wickremesinghe's private residence. Dulanjalee Premadasa the sister of opposition leader journalists...

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya has condemned the government's attempt to detain Wasantha Mudalige, Convener of the Inter University Students Federation (IUSF). The SJB issued a statement condemning the use of water cannons and tear gas against peaceful protesters at the...

Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the leader of National People's Force, says a leader without mandate of a government without a mandate Ranil Wickramasinghe cannot retain his position by scaring the country. He said this while addressing the National People's Force rally...

The Minister of Energy Kanchana Wijesekara said that the CPC refinery commenced operations today (20). Accordingly, the Minister that 100,000 MTs of crude oil is being discharged, while the authorities expect to have the second crude oil cargo of 120,000...

Sri Lanka has reportedly opened international competitive bidding for fertilizer imports brought under strict regulations imposed by the World Bank(WB) to ensure a fraud and corruption-free process. According to the Bank's guidelines, contractors and subcontractors must allow appointed auditors to...

According to the Bribery and Corruption Allegations Investigation Commission, 386 people have been investigated for exaction and corruption allegations, including 80 politicians of various ranks. In addition, a senior commission official told Lankadeepa on Sunday that investigations are underway against...

IMF staff are scheduled to visit Colombo during August 24-31 to continue discussions with the Sri Lankan authorities on economic and financial reforms and policies. The aim is to make progress towards reaching a staff-level agreement on an IMF Extended...