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Sri Lanka secures US$ 695 million IMF tranche amid fragile economic recovery

By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka has secured a fresh US$ 695 million tranche from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), offering a...

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Disability housing programme struggles amid funding shortfall, audit reveals

By The Pulseline News Desk A severe funding gap in the National Fund for Persons with Disabilities has placed a key housing assistance...

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Govt. says funds ready for PC polls amid mounting pressure over delays

By The Pulseline News Desk For years, the long-delayed provincial council (PC) elections have remained at the centre of political debate, with repeated...

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Sajith warns of economic risks and attempts to mislead public

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has warned that Sri Lanka remains vulnerable to serious economic risks, accusing the government of presenting a misleading picture...

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Chemmani excavation to resume as skeletal remains rise to 262

By The Pulseline News Desk The excavation at the Chemmani mass gravesite in Jaffna is set to resume on 1 June after heavy...

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Parliamentary committee to seek public views on reviewing election laws

By The Pulseline News Desk A Parliamentary Select Committee appointed to review laws relating to elections, excluding Provincial Council election laws, has decided...

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Sri Lanka feels the squeeze as Central Bank raises rates amid inflation fears

Higher borrowing costs, rising fuel prices and mounting household pressure test fragile economic recovery By The Pulseline News Desk The decision of the...

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Parliamentary employees appeal to President over delay in justice for harassed official

By The Pulseline News Desk A group of Parliamentary employees has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressing concern that justice has still...