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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka to exit IMF programme by end of 2027, says Bimal

Minister Bimal Rathnayake announced that Sri Lanka will formally withdraw from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme by December 2027.  Speaking at a...

Sri Lanka

Tears of joy: Bimal moved by public reaction to leased aircraft

Minister of Civil Aviation Bimal Ratnayake said that SriLankan Airlines, once teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, has made a remarkable recovery within...

Sri Lanka

Bribery Commission urged to investigate Minister Rathnayake’s role in unauthorized clearance of red-flagged containers

The Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) lodged a formal complaint with the Bribery Commission on Monday (02) over the release of 323 red-flagged containers...

Sri Lanka

Bimal greenlit release of 323 containers without Customs inspection – Dayasiri

SJB MP Dayasiri Jayasekara has accused Minister Bimal Rathnayake of authorising the release of 323 cargo containers without mandatory customs inspection. Addressing a...

Politics

No govt funds for illegitimate power blocs, says Bimal

Minister Bimal Rathnayake has warned that the central government will withhold funding from any council that comes to power through political backroom deals...

Politics

PM’s Office – Harini out – Bimal in ?

A former Western Provincial Councilor has claimed that the government is planning to change the positions of Prime Minister and the Deputy Minister...

Sri Lanka

Third chairman under Bimal’s ministry resigns

Dr. Bandula Dileepa Witharana has resigned as chairman of the National Transport Commission. He tendered his resignation to the transport ministry secretary. While...

Sri Lanka

Aircraft crash: Bimal says pilot error, Nalinda says cause yet to be determined

Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said that the cause of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) training aircraft crash in the...