Sri Lankan illegal immigrant arrested in Moldova

Sri Lanka needs US $5bn this year for repayments

The Government is targeting US $5bn this year for repayments, plus a further US $1bn to bolster the country’s reserves, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said today. The Prime Minister, during a meeting today with representatives from the Joint Chambers, elaborated that discussions with the IMF are proceeding and he was hopeful that negotiations would conclude by the end of the month. The Prime Minister also explained to the representatives that debt restructuring has begun, following the ap

02 Jun, 2022

Two people killed in separate shooting incidents

Two people were killed today in two separate shooting incidents in Beruwala and Panadura. The Police said that a man driving a lorry was shot dead in Beruwala. The 42-year-old victim is said to be a coconut vendor. Meanwhile, another individual was shot dead in Panadura. A gunman on a motorcycle had opened fire on the individual near Nirmala Mawatha in Panadura. Investigations have been launched into both incidents. (Colombo Gazette)

03 Jun, 2022

Prime Minister warns of threat of food shortage

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has warned of a threat of a food shortage. He said that in view of the threat of a food shortage, a food security program was being compiled by the agriculture department officials. This program is due to be unveiled next month, with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) expressing their support for the initiative The Prime Minister?held discussions, today (3), with the Country Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organisation, Vimlendra Shara

03 Jun, 2022