Sri Lanka signs $4.2 Billion debt restructuring agreement with China’s EXIM Bank

Sri Lanka has signed agreements with the Export-Import Bank of China (EXIM) in Beijing to restructure $4.2 billion of its debt, according to the President’s Media Division (PMD).



Sri Lanka reaches final debt restructuring agreement with international creditors

Sri Lanka has successfully reached a final restructuring agreement for USD 5.8 billion of debt with its bilateral lenders’ Official Creditor Committee (OCC) in Paris, France on Wednesday (June 26).



Sri Lanka Police disperse Teachers’ protest with tear gas and water cannons

Sri Lanka Police fired tear gas and used water cannons on the teachers’ and principals’ union members who staged a protest near the Fort Railway Station.



Court bars Teachers’ Union protest along Galle road, ensures right to peaceful assembly

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has issued a restraining order preventing the General Secretary of Ceylon Teachers’ Union, Joseph Stalin, Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thero, and eight others from organizing a demonstration today (June 26) that could cause inconvenience to the public or pedestrians along major routes in Colombo.



Nationwide Teachers’ and Principals’ strike disrupts Sri Lankan schools

Teachers and principals across Sri Lanka have called in sick today (June 26), as part of a nationwide strike.



Sri Lanka secures debt deals with lenders for IMF bailout

Sri Lanka has finalized long-overdue debt agreements with its bilateral lenders, including China, to meet a crucial requirement for an IMF bailout, the government announced on Tuesday (June 25).



Three killed in fatal lorry-bus accident on A9 road in Mankulam

Three people have died and several others were injured after a lorry collided with a bus at Mankulam on the A9 road, according to the police.



BASL reaffirms commitment to judicial independence amidst Parliamentary controversy

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) issued a strong statement today (June 25), reiterating its dedication to preserving the independence of the judiciary and upholding the rule of law.



Sri Lanka Navy arrests 10 Indian fishermen, sailor dies in operation

The Sri Lanka Navy has taken into custody 10 Indian fishermen on a trawler while they were poaching in the seas off Delft Island.



Julian Assange freed after deal with U.S., returns to Australia

After a prolonged legal battle, Wikileaks announced that founder Julian Assange has left the UK following an agreement with US authorities. This deal allows him to plead guilty to criminal charges and gain his freedom.



World Bank approves $150 Million to boost primary healthcare in Sri Lanka

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $150 million in financing to improve the quality and utilization of primary healthcare services in Sri Lanka.



Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister pledges resignation if T20 Cricket allegations proven

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Tourism, Lands, Sports, and Youth Affairs, Harin Fernando, announced he will resign if allegations of indiscipline within the Sri Lankan cricket team, participating in the 2024 T20 World Cup, are proven true.



Sri Lanka President to address nation on economic progress

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe will address the nation on Wednesday (June 26), at 8:00 PM, as announced by the Government Information Department.



Sathasivam Viyalendiran sworn in as State Minister of Trade and Environment

MP Sathasivam Viyalendiran was sworn in as the State Minister of Trade and Environment before Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat.



Sri Lankan President: Nation cannot prosper under leaders who abandon it during crisis

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that a nation cannot prosper under leaders who flee during times of crisis.



Sri Lanka’s Treasury Halts Borrowing from State Banks

In a significant development for Sri Lanka’s economy, Sri Lanka’s Treasury has halted borrowing from the Bank of Ceylon and the People’s Bank to cover government expenditures.