International Monetary Fund (IMF) says its Executive Board s approval for the release of the fourth tranche of Sri Lanka s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program is contingent upon implementation by the authorities of prior actions, including submission of the 2025 Budget that is "consistent with parameters identified under the program". MORE..
7 Feb 2025 (4:18 PM)
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya reaffirmed the government s commitment to ensuring justice for the family of slain journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge, emphasizing the need to reassess legal procedures that hinder justice. MORE..
7 Feb 2025 (2:15 PM)
The resolution pertaining to abolishing the pension scheme for Members of Parliament is scheduled to be presented in Parliament today (07). MORE..
7 Feb 2025 (12:46 PM)
Indian opposition MPs on Friday held a protest in the Parliament complex against Sri Lanka continuing to arrest Indian fishermen, and demanded that the central government find a permanent solution to the issue. MORE..
7 Feb 2025 (7:16 PM)
Under Japan s Economic and Social Development Programme, a grant of 300 million Japanese Yen (approximately LKR 565 million) has been provided to procure 28 state-of-the-art garbage compactors. MORE..
7 Feb 2025 (2:39 PM)
The number of former MPs currently receiving pension payments and the expenditure incurred for these payments were disclosed in Parliament today (7) by National People s Power (NPP) MP Gamini Rathnayake. MORE..
7 Feb 2025 (8:21 PM)