IMF Approves US$206 Million in Emergency Financial Support for Sri Lanka
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a disbursement of SDR150.5 million (about US$206 million, equivalent to 26 percent of quota) for Sri Lanka under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI). This emergency support will help address urgent…
WATCH : Quick action averts disaster at Ja-Ela railway crossing
A potential railway accident was narrowly averted at a level crossing in Ja-Ela on Friday after the quick action of a bystander helped save several lives. A van travelling from Ja-Ela towards Minuwangoda became stranded at a railway crossing when…
Ranwala clears alcohol test – Police
No traces of alcohol were detected in blood and urine samples obtained from former Speaker and National People’s Power (NPP) Parliamentarian Ashoka Ranwala, according to tests conducted by the Government Analyst’s Department, police said on Friday Police Spokesman said the…
Over 500 Sri Lankan lawyers trained under US justice program
More than 500 newly qualified Sri Lankan attorneys have been trained in trial advocacy and criminal law best practices through a program conducted by the United States Department of Justice at the Bar Association of Sri Lanka. The U.S. Embassy…
Prime Group Stands with the Children of Police Families Affected by Cyclone Ditwah
In the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, while Sri Lanka Police officers worked tirelessly to safeguard lives and property across the country, many of their own families endured significant hardship. Recognizing this silent struggle, Prime Group launched a national-level initiative to…
Rs. 500 billion Supplementary Estimate approved in Parliament
The Supplementary Estimate of Rs. 500 billion to restore the livelihoods of those affected by the sudden disaster situation, presented to Parliament yesterday for the approval of Parliament, was approved in Parliament today (19). The said Supplementary Estimate was presented…
BASL urges President to rescue ‘Understaffed & Underfunded’ RTI Commission
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake raising concerns over the functioning and independence of the Right to Information Commission, citing serious understaffing, inadequate funding and proposed legal changes that could weaken citizens’…
President dismisses bankruptcy claims over Rs. 500 Bn supplementary allocation
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, addressing Parliament, rejected claims that the proposed Rs. 500 billion supplementary allocation would lead to national bankruptcy by April 2026. He said the government maintains strong financial discipline and clear fiscal targets. “For a long time,…
MP slams ‘ceremonial’ distribution of death certificates in Kandy
SJB MP Rohana Bandara has criticized the manner in which death certificates of those who died during the recent disaster situation were handed out in the Kandy district. Speaking in Parliament, he referred to a viral video showing officials calling…
WATCH : Special Statement from President in Parliament
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