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Japan re-schedules Yen loans to Sri Lanka till 2042 at below 1-pct
Sri Lanka will start repay loans starting from January 05, 2028 in semi-annual instalments until 2042.
Sri Lanka to seek private capital for four Colombo port terminals
“Ports are a globally a very large sector. We necessarily need private players for that,” Ports and Aviation Minister Bimal Rathnayake told parliament on March 07.
Sri Lanka representative of Adani Green given two weeks to respond on wind plant
Initial pricing by Adan was too high
Sri Lankan doctor under surveillance in Eastern province denies extremism charges
“This is all rubbish. If I have breached any laws, the defence agencies can always arrest me,” said Kalenther Lebbe Mohamed Raees, popularly known as Dr. Raees,
Sri Lanka’s Defence Reform: Rightsizing the military and embracing modern technology
By Asiri Fernando/The Sunday Morning Colombo, March 9 – Following a recent address by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Parliament, it is evident that the Sri Lankan government is moving forward with a plan to “rightsize” the armed forces by 2030. This restructuring aligns with...
Balancing economic recovery, IMF reforms, and social equity in Sri Lanka
Colombo, March 8 – Sri Lanka’s economic recovery is gaining momentum, driven by IMF-backed reforms, fiscal discipline, and targeted social benefits. However, challenges such as debt restructuring, social spending gaps, and public dissatisfaction with the rising cost of essential goods remain significant. Striking a balance...
Modi to be the first leader to visit Colombo after change of Government
By Sugeeswara Senadhira/Ceylon Today – Colombo, March 6- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Sri Lanka in the first half of next month to finalise and speed-up crucial joint projects in energy and ports sectors. According to Foreign Ministry sources, it will be a...
Observations on some current issues in Sri Lanka
By Veeragathy Thanabalasingham Colombo, March 6 – The maiden budget of the National People’s Power (NPP) government headed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is currently at the committee stage. But opposition members have been talking about the politics of the budget rather than its economics....
Indigenously built Indian naval vessel welcomed in Colombo
Indian Naval Ship Kuthar, an indigenously built Khukri class Corvette arrived Colombo port on 03 March 2025 for three days visit. The ship was welcomed in a traditional manner with the tunes of Sri Lankan Navy band and the officers. On arrival, the Commanding Officer...
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