Sri Lanka
Ex-CBSL Governor Cabraal release from Greek bond case
The Colombo High Court ordered the release of former Governor of the Central Bank (CBSL) Ajith Nivard Cabraal from the Greek Bond case....
NPP accused of pressuring officials over disaster relief payments
The Sri Lanka Grama Seva Niladharis’ Association says they are facing political interference in the distribution of disaster compensation. Speaking at a media...
Doctors sound alarm on eye infection threat in cyclone shelters
The College of Ophthalmologists has warned of a heightened risk of eye infections in safe shelters housing people affected by Cyclone Ditwah, urging...
Relief measures urgently needed for educators – CTU
The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) has called on the government to introduce an urgent relief loan program for teachers and principals affected by...
Cyclone Ditwah damage to slow Sri Lanka’s fiscal consolidation, Moody’s says
Sri Lanka’s efforts to stabilize its finances after last year’s debt default will face new setbacks as the government increases spending to address...
Bandaranaike Foundation donates Rs. 250 million to support post-Ditwah rebuilding
The Bandaranaike Memorial National Foundation has contributed Rs. 250 million to the government to assist national recovery efforts following the emergency situation triggered...
Indian reports reveal Sri Lanka was alerted to Cyclone Ditwah weeks before impact
Sri Lanka received early warnings about Cyclone Ditwah from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) as early as November 13, Indian media reports have...
TNA calls for independent probe into custodial death
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has demanded an independent investigation into the death of 23-year-old Sivanesharasha Rinoshan, who died while in...
