Here’s Why Biden Gave a Shoutout to Sri Lanka’s New President
WEB1 day ago · The new Sri Lankan president is a leftist leader who some fear will tilt his country back to China. In all likelihood, he’ll seek some sort of balance between the great powers, focusing on economic reform and stability at home. Biden is demonstrating U.S. intent to partner with Dissanayake. Biden and his successor will have to walk the walk.
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CID to probe ‘misuse’ of state-owned vehicles by previous govt
WEB1 day ago · President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed relevant officials to allocate the luxury vehicles used by previous governments exclusively for essential services, according to the President’s Private Secretary, Ananda Wijepala. Wijepala expressed regret over the misuse of public funds and emphasized that a full review will be conducted, with ...
Sri Lanka’s credit risks could stay ‘elevated’ for some time – Moody’s
WEB2 days ago · Pledges by Sri Lanka’s new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to cut taxes and make changes to the country’s International Monetary Fund bailout could keep the country’s credit risks elevated for some time, rating agency Moody’s has said.
President holds discussion with CBSL Governor and Finance …
WEB2 days ago · A discussion has taken place between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe. The Department of Government Information reported that the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Mahinda Siriwardene, also participated in the discussion.
Hard Road Ahead For Sri Lanka’s President-Elect Anura Kumara ...
WEB4 days ago · And now in Sri Lanka, experienced politician and administrator President Ranil Wickremesinghe, was mauled by a political greenhorn, Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the National Peoples’ Power (NPP) in the September 21 Presidential election. Anura Kumara Dissanayake won with 42% of the vote, Sajith Premadasa of …
Sri Lanka approves visa-free facility for citizens of 35 countries
WEBAug 21, 2024 · The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to allow visa-free entry to Sri Lanka for citizens of 35 countries, including the United Kingdom (UK), United States (US), Canada, Germany, Australia, Saudi Arabia, China, India, Russia, South Korea, and Japan. This new visa-free policy will be in effect from October 01, 2024, and will remain in effect for a ...
Sri Lankan election shines light on president’s legacy and links
WEBAug 20, 2024 · COLOMBO — Sri Lanka’s first presidential election since an economic crisis tipped the government into turmoil two years ago will focus attention on whether the unelected incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe can hold on to his position. United National Party’s Wickremesinghe assumed the presidency after …
US updates Sri Lanka travel advisory ahead of presidential election
WEBSep 15, 2024 · The United States’ Department of State has updated its travel advisory for Sri Lanka urging citizens to exercise caution in view of the upcoming presidential election. The advisory highlights that since Sri Lanka is set to hold presidential elections on September 21, 2024, demonstrations could occur before, during, or after the election.
LankaWeb – Sri Lanka extends island-wide quarantine curfew
WEBAug 27, 2021 · Sri Lanka has extended the current island-wide quarantine curfew orders by a week, in a bid to curb the soaring COVID-19 figures in the country prompted by the rapid spread of the Delta variant. Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella tweeted that the extended quarantine curfew orders are effective until …