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Modi lashes out at Congress for giving away Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lashed out at the Congress party over a controversial island, Katchatheevu that was given to Sri Lanka by former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1974. The Katchatheevu island debate has taken centre stage in Tamil Nadu politics as the Lok Sabha election nears. PM Narendra Modi added, “Weakening India?s unity, integrity, and interests has been Congress? way of working for 75 years and counting”. According to the document obtained by Tamil Na

31 Mar, 2024

IMF hopeful of deal between Sri Lanka and commercial creditors

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says there is a strong expectation that Sri Lanka will reach agreements with commercial creditors, consistent with program parameters, by completion of the second review.? Julie Kozak, Director of the IMF Communications Department said that macroeconomic policy reforms in Sri Lanka are starting to bear fruit. “Commendable outcomes include rapid disinflation, robust reserve accumulation, and initial signs of economic growth, while preserving stability of th

05 Apr, 2024

US National Security Advisor and Sri Lanka discuss regional security

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan had talks with Sri Lanka on regional security The White House said that Sullivan?spoke by telephone with Sri Lankan National Security Advisor Sagala Ratnayake. Their discussion covered areas of bilateral engagement including U.S. support to Sri Lanka?s security and sovereignty, Sri Lanka?s ongoing efforts to complete the fiscal, monetary, and governance elements of its IMF program, and future opportunities for cooperation. National Security Advisor S

06 Apr, 2024