IMF says the economy in Sri Lanka still remains vulnerable despite reforms bearing fruit

By: Staff Writer March 30, Colombo (LNW): Julie Kozack, Director of the Communications Department at the IMF said that reforms in Sri Lanka are bearing fruit. Sri Lanka ran a current account deficit in the last quarter of 2024, and reserves were run down …

Sri Lanka and Thailand Strengthen Bilateral Relations at 6th Political Consultations

By: Staff Writer March 30, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka and Thailand successfully concluded the 6th round of bilateral political consultations on March 25 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangkok. The meeting was co-chaired by Sri Lanka’s Secretary of …

Investors invited to Capital Markets amid Economic Revival in Sri Lanka

By: Staff Writer March 30, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka has presented a strong case for investments in its capital markets, urging global investors to participate in the nation’s economic resurgence. Having navigated through recent crises, the country is now …

Telecommunication Levy Write-Off Sparks Controversy in Sri Lanka

By: Staff Writer March 30, Colombo (LNW): A recent audit report by the National Audit Office (NAO) has raised concerns over a major telecommunications company’s decision to write off Rs. 77.71 million in telecommunication tax dues as bad debts.  This …

Maldivian population in Sri Lanka drastically declines

The number of Maldivians living in Sri Lanka has significantly decreased, according to a report published by a Sri Lankan newspaper. A report published on March 27 in the "Sri Lanka Guardian" stated that over 8,000 Maldivians were living in Sri …

From Sri Lanka to St. John’s: Passionate students teach a culture class to their peers

UK’s sanctions on Sri Lankan military top brass

36 On March 24, the United Kingdom Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) announced its decision to impose sanctions on four Sri Lankans, including three top former military officials. Announcing the decision, the UK said it was …

Ranil Wickremesinghe’s UNP hails PM Modi’s upcoming Sri Lanka visit

Colombo: Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s United National Party (UNP) Sunday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to Sri Lanka this week. Modi will begin a two-day visit to Sri Lanka April 4. “This visit represents a cherished …

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Sri Lanka’s Foreign Relations Challenges and the Geneva UN Human Rights Conference

By: Staff Writer March 30, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s foreign relations have faced significant challenges in recent years, particularly concerning human rights issues and international scrutiny. The country’s engagement with the United Nations Human Rights …