Russia in talks with Sri Lanka on “hardware” deal

Sri Lanka and IMF look at strengthening financial governance

Sri Lanka and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have looked at strengthening financial governance in Sri Lanka. State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe had talks with the Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, Kenji Okamura. “It was a great pleasure to meet IMF DMD HE Kenji Okamura. Discussed the progress of the EFF programme, challenges & opportunities & the ambitious reform agenda implemented by the govt of LKA to stabilize & promote growth despite the challenging macroeconomic environ

31 May, 2023

Dr. Shafi Shihabdeen resumes work at Kurunegala Teaching Hospital

Dr. Shafi Shihabdeen, who was falsely accused by some politicians and the media, resumed work at the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital. Dr. Shafi has been reinstated at the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital as the Senior House Officer in Gynecology and Obstetrics. The Health Services Committee of the Public Services Commission had recently ordered the Health Ministry to reassign Dr. Shafi Shihabdeen to the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital. He was earlier accused of performing illegal sterilisation operatio

30 May, 2023

Sri Lanka wants to expand its exports to China

Sri Lanka has sought to expand its exports to China particularly Ceylon cinnamon, seafood, fruits and vegetables and gemstones. China and Sri Lanka, this week, successfully concluded the 12th round of Diplomatic Consultations between the two countries. The consultations were co-chaired by Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka Aruni Wijewardane and the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People?s Republic of China Sun Weidong, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombo. The

01 Jun, 2023