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Sri Lanka unveils debt restructuring plan
AFP, Published on 29/06/2023
» COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's central bank on Thursday unveiled a far-reaching domestic debt restructuring plan aimed at restoring stability after an economic and political crisis last year that led to the toppling of then-president Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
IMF links Sri Lanka bailout to tackling corruption
AFP, Published on 21/03/2023
» COLOMBO: Sri Lanka must not allow entrenched corruption to undermine a bailout for its bankrupt economy, the IMF said Tuesday after signing off on a $3 billion loan for the crisis-hit nation.
Sri Lanka outlaws strikes as anti-tax protests spread
AFP, Published on 28/02/2023
» COLOMBO - Sri Lanka's government said Tuesday it was banning strikes in several key sectors, a day ahead of a planned one-day national stoppage called by unions to protest against painfully high taxes and utility bills.
Rajapaksa hails 'great win' as Sri Lanka clinch Asia Cup title
AFP, Published on 12/09/2022
» DUBAI - Bhanuka Rajapaksa on Sunday said Sri Lanka's cricket has proved a point to the world with their sixth Asia Cup title after his unbeaten 71 set up a commanding 23-run win over Pakistan.
Ousted Sri Lanka leader faces arrest calls
AFP, Published on 03/09/2022
» COLOMBO: Deposed Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa faced calls for his arrest Saturday after returning home from self-imposed exile under the protection of his successor's government.
Security forces dismantle Sri Lanka's main protest camp
AFP, Published on 22/07/2022
» COLOMBO - Sri Lankan security forces raided the main anti-government protest camp in the capital Colombo early Friday, dismantling it and evicting activists gathered outside the president's office.
New Sri Lanka president sworn in eyeing unity government
AFP, Published on 21/07/2022
» COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's six-time prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in Thursday as president of the crisis-hit island nation, with plans to form a unity government to manage the turmoil.
Sri Lanka begins vote to replace president who fled
AFP, Published on 20/07/2022
» COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's parliament began voting Wednesday for a president to replace Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled abroad after his palace was stormed by angry protesters now bracing for a crackdown from his likely successor.
Sri Lanka parliament to vote to replace president who fled abroad
AFP, Published on 20/07/2022
» COLOMBO - Sri Lanka's parliament votes Wednesday for a president to replace Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled abroad last week after his palace was stormed by angry protesters now bracing for a crackdown from his likely successor.
More cunning than the 'old fox': Sri Lanka's presumptive president
AFP, Published on 19/07/2022
» COLOMBO: Acting Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe is favourite to take the country's reins long term on Wednesday, as parliament votes to appoint a full successor to Gotabaya Rajapaksa.