President Ranil Wickremesinghe in parliament
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President Wickremesinghe Outlines Economic Recovery and Restructuring Plans in Parliamentary Address

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In a detailed address to the parliament today, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe presented a comprehensive update on the nation’s economic recovery and restructuring efforts, detailing significant strides made since the implementation of stringent economic reforms in mid-2023. President Wickremesinghe began his address by confirming that these reforms have initiated a period of economic growth,…

city of dreams
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City of Dreams Sri Lanka to start operations next year

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City of Dreams Sri Lanka is an upcoming large-scale entertainment and hotel project. It’s a partnership between Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited and a company listed in Colombo called John Keells Holdings PLC. Together, they are developing this project, which will feature a casino and a hotel. This development, costing about US$1 billion, will be…

Demographic Imbalance in Sri Lanka as Birth Rates Decline and Death Rates Rise
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Demographic Imbalance in Sri Lanka as Birth Rates Decline and Death Rates Rise

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Sri Lanka is experiencing a significant demographic shift as the annual number of births declines while deaths increase, reports from the Registrar General’s Department and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) have revealed. This imbalance is expected to impact the nation’s population structure and economic stability. According to the Registrar General’s Department, the annual…

Silencing the Press: The Misuse of Sri Lanka’s Prevention of Terrorism Act and the Call for Urgent Reform
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Silencing the Press: The Misuse of Sri Lanka’s Prevention of Terrorism Act and the Call for Urgent Reform

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In a recent interview, Senior Journalist K. W. Janaranjana shed light on the long-standing issues surrounding the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), initially enacted as a temporary measure in 1979 in Sri Lanka. Initially promised as a three-month ordinance, the PTA was made permanent in 1982 and has since been a subject of significant controversy….

Journalists for Rights press Balance public interests and rights when bringing new laws, Journalists for Rights say
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Balance public interests and rights when bringing new laws, Journalists for Rights say

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The government has recently passed many new laws, among which some are favourable to the public while others restrict the rights of the people, said Mr. Dulan Dasanayake, Attorney-at-law, Secretary of the Journalists for Rights trade union, during a press conference held on April 8, 2024, in Colombo. He further stated: “For the first time…

Myturn
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Launch of Myturn: Connecting Interns with Institutions

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The Myturn website, a voluntary service dedicated to bridging the gap between internship candidates and providers, has recently been launched. This initiative plays a crucial role in guiding students into their careers after tertiary education. Visit the website at Myturn. Internship seekers can post their details on the site, while companies offering internships can advertise…

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The establishment of a development bank marks a significant turning point in the economy

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In a recent statement, Karu Jayasuriya, Chairman of the National Movement for Social Justice, advocated for the establishment of a development bank as a crucial turning point for the nation’s economy. Highlighting the challenges faced by small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in securing loans due to stringent collateral requirements, Jayasuriya emphasized the government’s commitment to…