Sri Lankan Politics

Will remain steadfast partner in supporting Sri Lanka and its people: IMF Sri Lanka Daily Mirror14:05Sri Lankan Economy IMF Sri Lanka

Government plans relief for high VAT & income taxes, president tells IMF delegation Lanka Business Online22:30Sri Lankan Economy IMF Sri Lanka

Jaishankar meets Sri Lanka President Dissanayake, reaffirms India’s ‘full support’ for economic recovery The Hindu Business Line10:43Sri Lanka Sri Lankan Economy India

Won’t allow our territory to be used against India: Lankan President to Jaishnakar Indian Express17:50Sri Lanka Sri Lankan Economy India

56 Pakistani prisoners return from Sri Lanka Dawn09:10Sri Lanka Pakistan World Conflicts

Over 50 Pakistani prisoners repatriated from Sri Lanka The News International06:11Sri Lanka Pakistan World Conflicts

EAM Jaishankar's Sri Lanka visit bolsters India's Neighbourhood First policy, SAGAR vision AniNews.in11:13Sri Lanka India Indian Politics

Jaishankar to visit Sri Lanka on October 4, meet President Dissanayake The Hindu17:13Sri Lanka India Indian Politics

Sri Lanka's leftist government secures $200m World Bank loan The Daily Star, Bangladesh06:34Sri Lankan Economy Sri Lanka World Economic News

Sri Lanka govt secures $200m World Bank loan Kuwait Times13:04Sri Lankan Economy Sri Lanka World Economic News

Sri Lanka: New president wins in an upset Global Finance Magazine14:09Sri Lankan Economy Sri Lanka IMF

Sri Lanka's new president navigates IMF bailout amid austerity measures SAMAA12:59Sri Lankan Economy Sri Lanka IMF

Sri Lanka: Home-grown ‘Color revolution’ needs support both from India and China – Oped Eurasia Review20:49India/China Sri Lanka India

Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka for official visit Sri Lanka Daily Mirror01:21India/China Sri Lanka India

HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak receives Sri Lankan Ambassador to Bahrain Bahrain News Agency07:42Bahrain Sri Lanka Middle East

Information Minister receives Sri Lankan Ambassador to Bahrain Bahrain News Agency14:30Bahrain Sri Lanka Middle East

Sri Lanka’s new president faces uphill battle to revive debt-ridden economy The Conversation (UK)12:56Sri Lanka Protests Sri Lankan Economy Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s Dissanayake faces daunting debt dance Asia Times23:07Sri Lanka Protests Sri Lankan Economy Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka reverts to online visa system EasternEye12:45Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka restores online visa application platform after top court suspends controversial deal The Straits Times03:03Sri Lanka

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In the last 10 minutes

Political Risks to Sri Lanka’s Debt Restructuring Agreement Recede: Fitch Ratings Lanka Business Online02:44

In the last 15 minutes

Ranjan and T M Dilshan announce formation of United Democratic Voice Sri Lanka Daily Mirror02:39

In the last half-hour

Sri Lanka to scrutinize wind energy procurement practices post-elections, including Adani project Lanka Business Online02:34

Ranjan and T M Dilshan announce formation of New Democratic Voice Sri Lanka Daily Mirror02:28

In the last 2 hours

Sri Lanka to pursue BRICS membership at upcoming summit in Russia Lanka Business Online01:42

Ambassador of Sri Lanka holds discussions with Chairman of Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka (Press Release)01:09

US Pledges Support to Bolster Sri Lanka’s Economy The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka (Press Release)00:59

Earlier today

Representative of Sri Lanka to Ramallah meets with Minister of Tourism of the State of Palestine The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka (Press Release)00:38

U.S. President Joe Biden Congratulates President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on His Election Victory The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka (Press Release)00:18

In the last 6 hours

Government appoints new chairmen to lead four tourism bodies Sri Lanka Daily Mirror21:53 8-Oct-24

Education Ministry seeks clarification from CIS Sri Lanka Daily Mirror21:33 8-Oct-24

Major political parties will face elimination Sri Lanka Daily Mirror21:03 8-Oct-24

Yesterday

Creative Destruction of Sri Lankan politics is currently underway Sri Lanka Daily Mirror14:54 8-Oct-24

Political Change in Sri Lanka Rests on the Dynamics of the Next Few Months ZMagazine12:45 8-Oct-24

Nearly 250 independent groups place deposits for General Elections Sri Lanka Daily Mirror12:24 8-Oct-24

Democratic National Front launched... Sri Lanka Daily Mirror12:03 8-Oct-24

What Can the US Expect From Sri Lanka’s New President? The Diplomat11:43 8-Oct-24

Amaraweera’s official residence handed over to Sirimavo Girl’s College Sri Lanka Daily Mirror11:32 8-Oct-24

New Cabinet terminates services of officers, consultants appointed to three projects initiated by previous govt. Sri Lanka Daily Mirror10:21 8-Oct-24

Chinese navy tall ship docks in Sri Lanka despite research ban GMA News08:41 8-Oct-24

Eam Jaishankar's Visit Important in Ending Debt Restructuring: Sri Lanka News18.com07:56 8-Oct-24

56 Pakistanis imprisoned in Sri Lanka return home Pakistan Observer07:47 8-Oct-24

HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak receives Sri Lankan Ambassador to Bahrain Bahrain News Agency07:42 8-Oct-24

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs bids farewell to Sri Lankan Ambassador Gulf Times07:31 8-Oct-24

Government to oppose UNHRC resolution 51/1: Foreign Minister Sri Lanka Daily Mirror06:37 8-Oct-24

Sri Lanka’s New Government Pledges Review of Adani Wind Project BNN Bloomberg06:02 8-Oct-24

Sri Lanka orders new probe into Easter Sunday bombings Channel NewsAsia05:59 8-Oct-24

IMF, USAID ready to offer financial support to Sri Lanka: US Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:16 8-Oct-24

“Ceylon Tea” brand featured at Saudi International Franchise Market The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka (Press Release)04:16 8-Oct-24

New Cabinet terminates three projects of previous government Sri Lanka Daily Mirror02:52 8-Oct-24

Sri Lanka Facilitates Repatriation of 56 Pakistani Prisoners Lanka Business Online01:54 8-Oct-24

Hareendra Dissabandara appointed Chairman of Sri Lanka SEC Sri Lanka Daily Mirror00:19 8-Oct-24

In the last 7 days

Sri Lanka: Home-Grown ‘Color Revolution’ Needs Support Both From India And China – OpEd Eurasia Review20:49 7-Oct-24

Choosing Leaders Wisely: The Importance of Transparency in Political Candidate Selection Sri Lanka Daily Mirror17:12 7-Oct-24

Sri Lanka secures USD200M World Bank loan Borneo Bulletin17:08 7-Oct-24

Sri Lanka: New President Wins In An Upset Global Finance Magazine14:09 7-Oct-24

Sri Lanka govt secures $200m World Bank loan Kuwait Times13:04 7-Oct-24

56 Pakistani prisoners return from Sri Lanka Dawn09:10 7-Oct-24

Sri Lanka's leftist government secures $200m World Bank loan The Daily Star, Bangladesh06:34 7-Oct-24

ADB Delegation Meets President Dissanayake, Pledges Continued Support for Sri Lanka’s Economic Development The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka (Press Release)06:21 7-Oct-24

Govt signs for US $ 200 million from WB, part of series initiated under RW govt. Sri Lanka Daily Mirror06:19 7-Oct-24

Over 50 Pakistani prisoners repatriated from Sri Lanka The News International06:11 7-Oct-24

Sri Lanka Secures USD 200 Million from World Bank’s IDA for Second Phase of RESET Program The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka (Press Release)04:19 7-Oct-24

Debt or Diplomacy? Inside China’s Controversial Loans to Sri Lanka, Laos, and Malaysia The Diplomat04:14 7-Oct-24

56 Pakistani prisoners return home from Sri Lankan jails SAMAA04:07 7-Oct-24

56 prisoners in Sri Lankan jails repatriated to Pakistan Geo.tv03:47 7-Oct-24

Sri Lanka secures USD 200 Mn from World Bank Sri Lanka Daily Mirror03:35 7-Oct-24

Sri Lanka swipes Left in Landmark Presidential Election LSE03:00 7-Oct-24

World Bank Signs Additional USD 200 Mn to Support Sri Lanka’s Economic Reforms Lanka Business Online02:59 7-Oct-24

Visiting External Affairs Minister of India Dr. S. Jaishankar holds talks with Foreign Minister The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka (Press Release)01:57 7-Oct-24

Sweden focus on developing renewable energy sector of Sri Lanka The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka (Press Release)00:45 7-Oct-24

56 prisoners being brought back from Sri Lanka Dawn22:20 6-Oct-24

Join mainstream of politics, Sirimavo appeals to Tamils The Hindu14:56 6-Oct-24

Information Minister receives Sri Lankan Ambassador to Bahrain Bahrain News Agency14:30 6-Oct-24

New Sri Lanka gov’t approves controversial foreign debt deal Hurriyet Daily News10:24 6-Oct-24

Sri Lanka parties busy forming alliances to face November parliamentary poll The Telegraph, Calcutta05:42 6-Oct-24

Successful IMF and OCC Agreement Paves Way for Debt Relief: Ceylon Chamber Welcomes Progress Lanka Business Online03:53 6-Oct-24

56 Pakistanis imprisoned in Sri Lanka return home today Radio Pakistan02:54 6-Oct-24

President Receives Blessings from the Chief Prelate of the Ramanna Maha Nikaya The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka (Press Release)02:40 6-Oct-24

Akram Cassim elected Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association President Sri Lanka Daily Mirror23:23 5-Oct-24

Jaishankar’s Hard Sell In Colombo – Analysis Eurasia Review19:53 5-Oct-24

Election Commission suspends unlawful appointment of SLPA Managing Director Sri Lanka Daily Mirror03:40 5-Oct-24

"Discussed bilateral ties, future cooperation": Former Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe on… AniNews.in03:30 5-Oct-24

President receives blessings…. Sri Lanka Daily Mirror03:29 5-Oct-24

Sri Lanka greenlights controversial US$14.7b debt restructuring deal with IMF backing despite president’s push for… Malay Mail02:06 5-Oct-24

Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry announces successful completion of OCC & IMF consultation process Lanka Business Online01:53 5-Oct-24

Sri Lanka approves controversial foreign debt deal The Daily Star, Bangladesh00:45 5-Oct-24

Victory for democracy: Lessons Bangladesh could learn from Sri Lanka’s election Scroll.in23:40 4-Oct-24

IMF pledges continued support for Sri Lanka's economic reforms China.org.cn21:51 4-Oct-24

Eam meets new Sri Lanka Prez on Colombo visit Hindustan Times21:00 4-Oct-24

Jaishankar in Colombo as India seeks early bird diplomacy with Sri Lanka's new government The Telegraph, Calcutta20:23 4-Oct-24

Sri Lankan President Assures India, Territory Not To Be Used Against Country NewsX18:44 4-Oct-24

Won’t allow our territory to be used against India: Lankan President to Jaishnakar Indian Express17:50 4-Oct-24

Productive discussions held with President Dissanayake: IMF Sri Lanka Daily Mirror14:54 4-Oct-24

Anura Kumara’s Ascendancy Within the JVP and Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Daily Mirror14:52 4-Oct-24

Will remain steadfast partner in supporting Sri Lanka and its people: IMF Sri Lanka Daily Mirror14:05 4-Oct-24

Jaishankar meets Prez Dissanayake on first Lanka visit after presidential election Hindustan Times13:18 4-Oct-24

Sri Lanka's new president navigates IMF bailout amid austerity measures SAMAA12:59 4-Oct-24

Sri Lanka: Second Day Of Talks Between The President And IMF Eurasia Review12:07 4-Oct-24

Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar Meets President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Reaffirms Support for Sri… The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka (Press Release)11:46 4-Oct-24

EAM Jaishankar's Sri Lanka visit bolsters India's Neighbourhood First policy, SAGAR vision AniNews.in11:13 4-Oct-24

Jaishankar meets Sri Lanka President Dissanayake, reaffirms India’s ‘full support’ for economic recovery The Hindu Business Line10:43 4-Oct-24

Did Sri Lanka Swap Austerity Capitalism for “Marxism”? Foreign Policy In Focus10:07 4-Oct-24

IMF asks Sri Lanka to protect hard-won gains RTL Today09:53 4-Oct-24

EAM Jaishankar, Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya agree to advance bilateral ties AniNews.in09:51 4-Oct-24

Press Release by Krishna Srinivasan at the End of Visit to Sri Lanka International Monetary Fund (Press Release)09:18 4-Oct-24

Jaishankar meets new Sri Lankan leadership, invites Dissanayake for India visit Hindustan Times09:04 4-Oct-24

Eam Jaishankar Meets Sri Lanka Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa News18.com08:49 4-Oct-24

EAM Jaishankar, Sri Lankan President Dissanayake discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties DD News08:33 4-Oct-24

Indian government reiterates support to deepen partnerships with Sri Lanka: MEA AniNews.in08:30 4-Oct-24

Jaishankar meets new Lankan President to discuss ways to deepen bilateral cooperation The Statesman08:15 4-Oct-24

Indian Foreign Minister meets President Dissanayake Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:07 4-Oct-24

Jaishankar meets President Dissanayake, assures India’s continued support in Sri Lanka’s economic rebuilding The Hindu07:06 4-Oct-24

Sri Lankan cricketer handed ICC ban after confessing corruption SBCNews06:39 4-Oct-24

Jaishankar meets Sri Lankan counterpart, assures India's support for economic rebuilding AniNews.in05:58 4-Oct-24

International community should support Sri Lanka: Erik Solheim Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:15 4-Oct-24

EAM Jaishankar's Sri Lanka visit commences on Friday, says "good to be in Colombo again" AniNews.in04:57 4-Oct-24

UNDP Resident Representative Meets with Secretary to the President The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka (Press Release)04:17 4-Oct-24

Sri Lanka’s New Leader Calls for Tax Relief in First IMF Meeting BNN Bloomberg04:15 4-Oct-24

Many Countries Congratulate the Prime Minister The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka (Press Release)03:46 4-Oct-24

'Good To Be In Colombo Again': Jaishankar In Sri Lanka To Hold Talks With Country's Top… News18.com03:13 4-Oct-24

The expectation of the new government is to work according to a streamlined plan for the economic development - Prime… The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka (Press Release)01:54 4-Oct-24

Sustaining reforms critical for Sri Lanka: IMF Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha01:53 4-Oct-24

Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka for official visit Sri Lanka Daily Mirror01:21 4-Oct-24

First Multistakeholder Initiative on Child Rights in Tourism Launched in Sri Lanka Lanka Business Online01:05 4-Oct-24

President Dissanayake Reaffirms Commitment to IMF Objectives, Advocates for Alternative Solutions to ease the burden on … The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka (Press Release)23:21 3-Oct-24

Sri Lanka faces Rs. 237 billion annual burden due to alcohol-related health issues Sri Lanka Daily Mirror23:08 3-Oct-24

Government Plans Relief for High VAT & Income Taxes, President Tells IMF Delegation Lanka Business Online22:30 3-Oct-24

IMF to Announce Dates for Third Review under EFF Program for Sri Lanka Lanka Business Online22:20 3-Oct-24

Jaishankar to meet new Lanka President today Indian Express19:06 3-Oct-24

"30 years' war has deprived many students of their educational facilities," Minister of… AniNews.in18:27 3-Oct-24

Jaishankar to visit Sri Lanka on October 4, meet President Dissanayake The Hindu17:13 3-Oct-24

Are Sri Lankan voters irresponsible? - EDITORIAL Sri Lanka Daily Mirror16:27 3-Oct-24

Good progress for Royal Bees, Sri Lanka Borneo Bulletin16:10 3-Oct-24

EAM Jaishankar to Visit Sri Lanka, Meet Newly Elected President Dissanayake DD News15:02 3-Oct-24

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