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Floodwaters receding, yet risk remains in some areas
1 day ago · Courtesy The Daily Mirror Colombo, November 29 (Daily Mirror)- Floods caused by deep depression that created havoc in many parts of the country started receding today but some areas including the Northern Province are still facing risk, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said. As per the DMC, floods in almost all 24 districts have begun […]
LankaWeb – Political stability an important factor for long-term ...
1 day ago · The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says Sri Lanka’s economy is now in a much more stable position and that the present political stability is an important factor for long-term, sustainable economic development. We lost both economic stability as well as ...
Island-wide quarantine curfew in Sri Lanka further extended
Sep 10, 2021 · Courtesy Adaderana. The ongoing island-wide quarantine curfew orders will stay in effect for another week, the Cabinet Spokesman, Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella announced today.
LankaWeb – Sri Lanka Is the Only Country in South Asia That Has …
4 days ago · By Jayadeva Uyangoda, Amit Baruah Courtesy Z Network Jayadeva Uyangoda, emeritus professor of political science at the University of Colombo, spoke to Amit Baruah about the groundbreaking November 14 election results and their implications for Sri Lanka’s future. He discusses South Asian politics, democratic movements, and social transformation.
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Courtesy PIME Asia News The annual document for Pope Francis on initiatives for the prevention of child abuse was presented today. The Commission calls on local Churches to overcome a culture of silence, a reluctance to report abuse, and a general lack of education and awareness concerning safeguarding practices.”
Sri Lanka’s New President Faces Daunting Challenges and High …
Oct 1, 2024 · By: Tamanna Salikuddin; Nilanthi Samaranayake Courtesy United States Institute of Peace KEY TAKEAWAYS Two years after a seismic political and economic crisis rocked Sri Lanka and brought citizens to the streets in mass protests movements that ousted President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka’s citizens went to the polls to cast their votes for a new president.
Sri Lankan election shines light on president’s legacy and links
Aug 20, 2024 · MUNZA MUSHTAQ Courtesy NikkeiAsia. Wickremesinghe stabilized economy but ties to Rajapaksa clan could hurt. President Ranil Wickremesinghe gestures as he arrives at the Election Commission on Aug.15 in Colombo to submit his nomination papers for the upcoming presidential election.
Why Sri Lanka Must Rethink its Engagement with Adani Group
4 days ago · For the new government, acting upon deals with Adani is more than a legal or economic issue. It is a test of its commitment to fighting corruption. Gautam Adani, the chairperson of Indian conglomerate, Adani Group (right) poses with Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa after discussing the ...
Sri Lanka at the Crossroads: The Presidential Election 2024
Sep 8, 2024 · Dr Anchita Borthakur, Research Associate, Courtesy VIF Introduction. Sri Lanka is gearing up for its first Presidential election after the Island nation was hit by massive economic/political turmoil in 2022.