Joint Opposition stages protest in Colombo against Government

Sri Lanka prepared to review IMF agreement

Sri Lanka is prepared to review the agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma said. The Deputy Minister told Parliament that the Government is committed to review the agreement in future to ensure the public receive more relief. The IMF and the new Sri Lankan Government led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reached their first staff-level agreement on the third review under the 4-year Extended Fund Facility (EF

21 Jan, 2025

Court orders arrest of MP Ramanathan Archchuna

The Anuradhapura Magistrate?s Court has ordered the arrest of Jaffna District Independent MP Ramanathan Archchuna over allegations he obstructed the duties of the Police in Anuradhapura. The MP was seen, on a video shared on social media, confronting the Police when he was stopped over an alleged traffic offence. A Police investigation had been launched over the actions of the MP and a case was filed in court. The incident had reportedly taken place in the Rambewa area in Anuradhapura. (Colom

21 Jan, 2025

Two Sri Lankans to contest at the Mrs. World Pageant

By Easwaran Rutnam Two Sri Lankans will be contesting at the Mrs. World Pageant later this month, one representing Sri Lanka and the other New Zealand. Sri Lankan born Nishi Ranathunga is the reigning Mrs. New Zealand World and has been confirmed as one of the contestants at the 40th Mrs. World Pageant to be held in Las Vegas. Before being crowned Mrs. New Zealand World 2024 in 2022 Nishi Ranathunga was crowned?Mrs Woman of the Universe New Zealand 2022 and was also the Mrs Universe New Zeala

21 Jan, 2025