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US notes India’s critical support for reforms in Sri Lanka

India’s proactive actions have been critical in supporting Sri Lanka’s reform efforts, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said. She noted that when India and the US work together they can add significant momentum to important efforts. “During the past six months, we have made progress across a number of areas. Debt distress in the developing world continues to pose a risk to macroeconomic growth and stability. Much more needs to be done to provide timely and comprehensive debt treatments. But

14 Jun, 2023

Archeology Department DG resigns after blasting from Ranil

The Director General of the Department of Archeology, Professor Anura Manatunga resigned from his post after being pulled up by President Rani Wickremesinghe. Earlier, the President had accused Manatunga of not following Cabinet policy. The President, at a recent meeting, told Manatunga that he must stick to policy decisions taken by the Cabinet or he might later refuse to follow national policy as well. He also accused the Director General of the Department of Archeology of trying to teach h

12 Jun, 2023

Ranil to visit India next month for talks with Modi

By Easwaran Rutnam President Ranil Wickremesinghe is to visit India next month for talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Minister Jeevan Thondaman said. The Minister said that he will accompany the President on the visit scheduled for 21st July. The Sri Lankan President is also expected to have talks with the Indian Foreign Minister, Finance Minister and National Security Advisor. Both countries will focus attention of political, economic, security and cultural ties during the visi

12 Jun, 2023