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Sri Lanka’s new president faces a problem shared by too many developing countries: austerity imposed by the west

Dr. Ahilan Kadirgamar

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Sri Lanka is at a historic juncture. Faced with its worst economic crisis since the Great Depression and having defaulted on its external debt for the first time, the country recently saw unprecedented protests demanding systemic change. The former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa was literally chased away in 2022, as protesters stormed his residence and swam…

Sri Lanka Tourism Professionals Showcase “Destination Sri Lanka” at IFTM Top Resa in Paris
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Sri Lanka Tourism Professionals Showcase “Destination Sri Lanka” at IFTM Top Resa in Paris

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Sri Lanka Tourism presented “Destination Sri Lanka” at the International & French Travel Market 2024 IFTM Top Resa held at Porte de Versailles in Paris from 17 to 19 September 2024. The spacious, beautiful and well-located Sri Lanka Pavilion organized by Sri Lanka Tourism was a major attraction at IFTM, and featured the many facets…

Previous visa issuance system reinstated
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Previous visa issuance system reinstated

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The government has officially reinstated the previous visa issuance system, effective from midnight yesterday (26). Minister of Public Security Vijitha Herath has said that the government has taken steps in the past 24 hours to address the visa issuance issues that have arisen. This will enable all foreigners to obtain visa easily online, the minister…

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Weather Forecast

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Due to the development of a low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, showery condition is expected to be enhanced during the next few days starting today (27). Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Heavy showers about100 mm are…

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Aswesuma, Poverty, and Terrorism

Launch of two important reports

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Do you remember the time when violence erupted in our country during the peak of the economic crisis in 2022, with houses and vehicles set ablaze and even murders taking place? Many predicted that the worsening economic crisis would lead to an increase in poverty, which in turn could fuel violence, chaos, and even terrorism….

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BASL Optimistic About New Era of Governance with AKD

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The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed optimism following the appointment of Anura Kumara Dissanayake as the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka, elected on September 21, 2024. The BASL congratulated the President and extended their best wishes as he assumes his new responsibilities. They emphasized their belief that Dissanayake will honor his…

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IMF Welcomes Sri Lanka, Bondholders Agreement-in-Principle

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The International Monetary Fund has welcomed the announcement of an agreement in principle between Sri Lanka and international bondholders’ representatives, subject to confirmation on comparability of treatment by Sri Lanka’s Official Creditors Committee. “This represents significant progress in Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring process,” said a spokeperson for the IMF. The spokesperson added that the IMF…

Will to continue strengthening friendly relationship with China – Harini
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Will to continue strengthening friendly relationship with China – Harini

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The new government of Sri Lanka expects to continue strengthening friendly relationship with China, said a member of the National People’s Power (NPP) in an interview after the announcement of presidential election results. On Monday (Sep. 23), Anura Kumara Dissanayake took oaths as the 09th Executive President of Sri Lanka after emerging victorious at the…

Modi Congratulates Anura Kumara Dissanayake
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Modi Congratulates Anura Kumara Dissanayake

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently in the United States, congratulated Anura Kumara Dissanayake on X following his victory in the Sri Lankan presidential elections. Modi emphasized that Sri Lanka is integral to India’s Neighbourhood First Policy and Vision SAGAR, expressing eagerness to strengthen cooperation between the two countries for the benefit of their peoples…