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Moody’s highlights Sri Lanka’s high debt burden and weak fiscal flexibility
Global rating agency Moody’s Investors Service, in its periodic review of Sri Lanka’s credit profile, noted that the country’s ratings reflect weak debt...
Critical MRI machines out of order at Colombo National Hospital
The Government Radiological Technologists’ Association has raised serious concerns over the malfunctioning of critical medical equipment at the Colombo National Hospital. Speaking at...
Dambulla Economic Centre in crisis: Poor drainage drowns farmers’ hard work
Heavy rains have caused drains to overflow at the Dambulla Dedicated Economic Centre, putting large quantities of vegetables at risk of contamination and...
Sri Lanka edged out 2-1 by Turkmenistan in AFC Qualifiers
Sri Lanka’s hopes of progressing in the AFC Qualifiers came to an end after a narrow 2-1 defeat to Turkmenistan in the second...
Top bureaucrat objects to ‘Comrade’ label, wants out of ministry
A senior Sri Lankan civil servant has reportedly requested a transfer from his current post due to an erosion of professional decorum within...
Madagascar military says it has seized power as president moves to ‘safe place’
An elite military unit says it has seized power in Madagascar from President Andry Rajoelina following weeks of youth-led protests in the Indian...
Keeri Samba shortage forces Govt to allow rice imports
The Sri Lankan Cabinet has approved a temporary measure allowing rice importers to bring in up to 520 metric tons of Ponni Samba...
Sri Lanka security concerns trigger US travel advisory update
The United States Department of State has issued a travel advisory urging American citizens to exercise increased caution when travelling to Sri Lanka,...
