Political and Social News
IMF lauds Sri Lanka’s substantial progress in economic reforms.
In a high-profile meeting between Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, national authorities, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on January 11, the country received commendation for its substantial progress in implementing crucial economic reforms.
Health workers announce massive strike action next week
Non-doctor employees are gearing up for an island-wide strike on Tuesday, January 16, as declared by the trade unions representing the health sector.
Parliament passes Singapore Convention Bill
The Parliament on Wednesday passed the Recognition and Enforcement of International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation Bill.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights rings alarm bell
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said it is very concerned that authorities in Sri Lanka are adopting a heavily security-based response to the country’s drug problem, instead of public health policies grounded in human rights.
Sri Lanka Air Force helicopter in UN Mission crash-lands
A Sri Lanka Air Force MI-17 helicopter, which was deployed in UN mission in the Central African Republic has crash-landed due to bad weather conditions, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) said.
Trade unions’ demands unfair, says Health Ministry
While admitting that the health workers deserve a pay hike, the Health Ministry said the pay hike that the health trade unions are demanding is not fair at this juncture.
President justifies Sri Lanka’s participation in red sea security operations
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his meeting with the ambassadors of the West Asian countries, is reported to have justified the decision to join Us-led operations to protect merchant vessels from attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea.
USAID and FAO support Sri Lanka's Agricultural Revival
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United States through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have partnered with the Sri Lanka Ministry of Agriculture in a (US) $9.2-million activity to continue revitalizing agriculture in Sri Lanka.
Forbes names scenic SL 4th top solo travel destination for 2024
Solo travellers are heading to Sri Lanka to check out its legendary trains in 2024
UNP’s Management Committee decides to field Ranil for Presidency
The UNP Management Committee today decided to field incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe as the candidate for the Presidential election which is to be held in September this year.