IMF and WB grapple to reach consensus on SL/China bond issue
Govenmnt keeps high hopes that Sri Lanka would reach a deal with other creditors at the IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Marrakech, but they have reportedly been sgappling to reach a consensus on the issue .
Sinopec adjusts in fuel pricing to grab local petroleum market share
Sinopec Energy Lanka (Pvt) Ltd is on its own way to grab the Sri Lanka fuel retail market by adjusting in prices of petrol and diesel sales at their fulfilling stations since its entry in the country in September this year.
Two SL women detained by Israeli authorities -Ambassador
Two Sri Lankan women, who allegedly attempted to enter Israel illegally from Jordan, were apprehended by Israeli security forces this morning.
CNN anchor apologizes over claim of ’’Hamas beheading babies’’
A renowned CNN Correspondent Sara Sidner, has issued an apology following a controversial statement she made during a live broadcast stating that the Israeli Prime Minister's office had confirmed that the Hamas had beheaded babies in Israel.
Prasanna Vithanage’s ‘Paradise’ wins ‘Best Film Award’ at Busan Film Festival
Sri Lankan Director Prasanna Vithanage's film "Paradise" has made history by winning the Kim Jiseok Award for Best Film at the Busan International Film Festival 2023.
Present IGP gets an extension for 3 weeks after a void in the police high post
Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D Wickramaratne has been given another three week extension after allowing the Police to function without an IGP for three weeks by President Ranil Wickremasinghe yesterday on the eve his official visit to China,. informed Police sources said.
Sri Lanka offers Free Visas for Tourists from five countries
Sri Lanka is to issue visas free of charge to tourists from five nations China, Russia, India, Thailand, and Indonesia who are frequent visitors to the island, a cabinet minister said yesterday.
Government releases USD 30,000 for Lankans’ welfare in Israel
Sri Lanka has allocated a total of USD 30,000 – USD 20,000 from the government and USD 10,000 from the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau - to be used for the welfare of Sri Lankans in Israel in case of any emergencies, an official said.
Venice airport closed, flights diverted by flock of seagulls
Venice airport was closed for more than an hour and flights were diverted on Friday due to the presence of a flock of seagulls.
GSDR to reach agreement with creditors on SL debt restructuring terms
The Global Sovereign Debt Round table(GSDR), has assured that the work continues toward reaching an agreement in principle with official creditors on specific restructuring terms, for Sri Lanka.
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S L bondholders submit U$12 billion debt rework proposal to government
Sri Lanka’s private creditors have sent a proposal on how to restructure $12 billion of overseas debt, including a new type of bond designed to ease repayments in case of future economic pressure, official sources said.
Australia and Sri Lanka sign trade and investment agreement
A renewed Trade and Investment Framework Arrangement (TIFA) was signed yesterday between Australia and Sri Lanka.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to leave for China tomorrow (Oct. 14) on an official visit.
During his stay, Wickremesinghe will attend a conference in Beijing, taking place on October 17 and 18, to mark the 10th anniversary of the
Present IGP gets an extension after 3 weeks void in the police high post
Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D Wickramaratne has been given another three month extension after allowing the Police to function without an IGP for three weeks informed official sources said.Published in Political and Social News