Latest news from Sri Lanka, in Sri Lankan newspapers
11th Sancharaka Udawa 2024 kicks off
The 11th edition of Sancharaka Udawa, was inaugurated yesterday by Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) Chairman Chalaka Gajabahu alongside Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Chairman Priantha Fernando, SLTDA Director-General (...)
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18 May 2024
Fisherman killed, another missing after ship crashes into boat
One fisherman was killed and another fishermen is missing after ship crashed into a boat off Trincomalee. In a search and rescue operation led by the Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo, (...)
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18 May 2024
Former Army Commander ready to take up any challenge
Former Army Commander turned politician Sarath Fonseka says he is prepared to take up any challenge to take Sri Lanka forward. Fonseka also expressed hope that unity will continue in Sri Lanka, 15 years after he led the army to crush the LTTE. (...)
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18 May 2024
US backs push for justice, equal rights in Sri Lanka
The United States (US) says it remains a steadfast partner to the Sri Lankan people, including those who continue seeking justice and equal rights, 15 years since the end of the war. In a post on X to mark 15 years since the end of Sri Lanka’s (...)
Colombo Gazette -
18 May 2024
Sri Lanka to host West Indies for white-ball series in June
West Indies will tour Sri Lanka for three ICC Women’s Championship ODIs followed by as many T20Is, starting 15 June. For Sri Lanka, who recently qualified for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 to be held in Bangladesh, the upcoming white-ball (...)
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18 May 2024
Union Bank Opens Newest Digital Zone in Rajagiriya
Union Bank opened a highly automated Digital Zone in Rajagiriya, as part of the Bank’s digital transformation initiatives to expand Smart Banking convenience to customers. Union Bank Digital Zones were also opened at the Bank’s Head Office and (...)
Colombo Gazette -
18 May 2024
The Need to Heal a Fractured Nation
Fifteen years after the end of the civil war, Sri Lankan society remains as polarised as ever. While many international and national NGOs work tirelessly at the ground level to bring different…
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18 May 2024
IMF hails Sri Lanka’s strong program performance
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Communications Department Director Julie Kozack on Thursday said overall program performance in Sri Lanka has been strong. “With respect to Sri Lanka’s economic performance, macroeconomic policies in Sri Lanka (...)
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18 May 2024
Sri Lanka fails to meet 30% of IMF commitments due by end-April
Sri Lanka has failed to meet 30% of its due commitments end-April 2024 under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program according to the latest update by publicfinance.lk (run by Verité Research, an independent think-tank). The failure to (...)
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18 May 2024
SC summons Gota over pardoning of Mirusuvil massacre convict
The Supreme Court yesterday ordered to summon former President GotabayaRajapaksa to explain his controversial decision to release Army Sergeant Sunil Ratnayake, who had been sentenced to death by the Colombo High Court in May 2017. SC... (...)
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18 May 2024
CSE ends week with losses despite Friday gain
The Colombo stock market staged a recovery yesterday but that wasn’t enough to close the week on a negative note. The benchmark ASPI gained yesterday by 0.5% and the active S&P SL20 by 0.1%. During the week the ASPI and the S&P SL20 (...)
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18 May 2024
UK and Sri Lanka sign deal to protect marine environment.
The UK Government’s Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Sri Lanka’s Ministry of the Environment have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two nations, to protect and enhance the marine environment. (...)
Colombo Gazette -
17 May 2024
Summons issued on Gota over presidential pardon
The Supreme Court on Friday issued a summons to former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa over his granting of a presidential pardon to a soldier who was convicted for killing eight ethnic Tamils, including a child, in 2000. The move comes exactly (...)
Colombo Gazette -
17 May 2024
Police record statement from notorious Minister for assaulting porter
The Police recorded a statement from notorious State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera over the assault on a porter at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake. State Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Prasanna (...)
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17 May 2024
