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IMF remains very hopeful on Sri Lanka

By Easwaran Rutnam The International Monetary Fund (IMF) remains hopeful on Sri Lanka, which has been severely affected by an economic crisis. IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva briefly noted the issue in Sri Lanka during a discussion with Centre for Global Development President, Masood Ahmed. “So, on Sri Lanka, there are three large creditors, Japan, India, China. We are very hopeful to see an engagement from the public side that comes quickly. And then, of course, looking at all th

14 Sep, 2022

Mahela elevated to global role with Mumbai Indians

Mahela Jayawardene has taken up a broader role at Mumbai Indians, as the franchise’s global head of performance. In his new position, Jayawardene will oversee the coaching and scouting at all the three teams the franchise owners now have – Mumbai Indians in the IPL, MI Emirates in the ILT20, and MI Cape Town in the SA20. Zaheer Khan, earlier the director of cricket operations, is now the global head of cricket development for the three teams. In a statement, the group said that the team manage

14 Sep, 2022

UK dismayed at use of violence against protesters in Sri Lanka

By Easwaran Rutnam The United Kingdom (UK) is dismayed at the use of violence against protesters in Sri Lanka. The UK delegation at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva told the Council at its 51st Session today that in coming together to protest about the economic situation, Sri Lanka?s people exercised their rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and association and freedom of expression. “We are dismayed that in response, violence was used against protesters. We are deeply concerned about

12 Sep, 2022