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“No woman is safe until every woman is safe”: PM Harini calls for urgent action on women’s rights

As the world marks International Women’s Day, Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has called for urgent and transformative action to address the deep-rooted inequalities that continue to shape the lives of women,

IMF agrees with Sri Lanka to decide public sector size with limitations

CNL Reporter
March 7, 2025
Political
IMF agrees with Sri Lanka to decide public sector size with limitations
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is not to judge the government needs to identify resources to provide public services, but that has to be done within the targets of the bailout package, the global lender said.

Sri Lanka Nears Final Stages of Debt Restructuring Agreement

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March 7, 2025
Political
Sri Lanka Nears Final Stages of Debt Restructuring Agreement
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The Ministry of Finance and Planning has announced that Sri Lanka is nearing the final stages of meeting the criteria for an agreement with the Official Creditor Committee regarding the country’s debt restructuring process.

IMF cautions of forex impact as SL reopens vehicle imports

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March 7, 2025
Political
IMF cautions of forex impact as SL reopens vehicle imports
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International Monetary Fund (IMF) Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Peter Breuer yesterday highlighted the delicate balancing act the country faces,

Govt. explores digital collaboration with community-led RDMNS railway network for tourism, global expansion

CNL Reporter
March 6, 2025
Political
global expansion, Govt. explores digital collaboration with community-led RDMNS railway network for tourism
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The government has taken interest in the services provided by the RDMNS Railway Network Organization (Ratawata Dumriya Mageenge Sansadaya) – a voluntary platform led by Sri Lankan railway commuters to provide real time railway information – leading to an official meeting held on March 5, 2025, at the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) of Sri Lanka.

A Tribute to Professor Sisira Jayasuriya – A dear friend and respected economist who fought for social justice – Lionel Bopage

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March 6, 2025
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It is with deep sorrow that I reflect on the passing of my dear friend and comrade, Professor Sisira Jayasuriya, on 18 February 2025. A respected Sri Lankan-Australian economist, he remained deeply engaged in Sri Lankan economic and political affairs despite living in Australia since 1972.

Zelensky vows to ‘make things right’ with Trump and negotiate peace

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March 5, 2025
Political
Zelensky vows to ‘make things right’ with Trump and negotiate peace
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Volodymyr Zelensky said he was ready to work under Donald Trump’s “strong leadership” to achieve a lasting peace days after their explosive Oval Office meeting.

Sri Lanka defence agencies vigilant over possible extremist group in East

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March 5, 2025
Political
Sri Lanka defence agencies vigilant over possible extremist group in East
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Sri Lanka’s defence agencies are staying vigilant over intelligence information of an extremist group operating from the East, Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa said.

IMFsays Sri Lanka’s SOE restructuring possible without privatization

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March 5, 2025
Political
IMFsays Sri Lanka’s SOE restructuring possible without privatization
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Sri Lanka can restructure its state-owned enterprises (SOEs) without privatizing, but they should not be a burden to the island nation’s tax payers or government debts, a top International Monetary Fund official said.Restructuring Sri Lanka’s loss-making SOEs is crucial for stabilizing the country’s economy, reducing fiscal deficits, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.