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Published on Feb 18, 2025

Govt. trains security forces to lead 'Clean Sri Lanka' initi

A two-day workshop to train 150 Tri-Forces and Police personnel as trainers for the Clean Sri Lanka program began today (18) at the Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regimental Center in Panagoda. Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyakontha (Retd) …

Source: The Morning - Label Pending
Published on Feb 18, 2025

IMF to review Sri Lanka’s EFF program next week

The International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s Executive Board will review Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program on 28 February, 2025. A staff-level agreement on the Third Review was reached on 23 November, 2024. If approved, Sri Lanka will gain …

Source: The Morning - Label Pending
Published on Feb 18, 2025

Others | Feb 18, 2025 | 3 min read Devine to miss Sri Lanka home series

#Auckland New Zealand women captain Sophie Devine will not take part in the series against Sri Lanka in March, the country’s cricket board said on Monday. The news follows Devine’s decision last month to withdraw from the Super Smash and the 2025 Women’s …

Source: Ahmedabad Mirror - Neutral
Published on Feb 18, 2025

Sri Lanka hikes casino fees in 2025 budget proposal

Sri Lanka’s government has announced a string of measures as part of its 2025 budget plan, saying they are a way to help boost the country’s economy. The budget, announced on Monday, proposes doubling the entrance fee at the country’s casinos to US$100 per …

Source: GGRAsia - Pro-Government
Published on Feb 18, 2025

IMF to review Sri Lanka’s EFF Programme, finalising access to $333 mn

February 18, Colombo (LNW): The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to convene on February 28, 2025 to review and approve the third assessment of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme. This meeting will be a crucial …

Source: Lanka News Web - Label Pending
Published on Feb 18, 2025

Sri Lanka IMF review by Executive Board on February 28

ECONOMYNEXT – Digital transformation is important for SMEs, Sri Lanka’s Export Development Board has said, adding that women entrepreneurs need to leverage branding and digital tools. The EDB and the International Trade Centre (ITC) recently conducted a …

Source: EconomyNext - Neutral
Published on Feb 18, 2025

Inzamam Ul Haq on terror attack on Sri Lanka in 2009: ‘We were punished for 10 years… Our cricket went backwards’

The ICC Champions Trophy will mark the return of big-ticket cricket to Pakistan after nearly three decades. The last mega, multi-team event hosted by Pakistan was the 1996 World Cup, which Pakistan co-hosted with Sri Lanka and India. Many cricketing …

Source: The Indian Express - Center-left
Published on Feb 18, 2025

Sri Lanka’s budget likely to lead to slower fiscal consolidation, Moody’s says

Source: Business Recorder - Neutral
Published on Feb 18, 2025

Sri Lanka's budget likely to lead to slower fiscal consolidation, Moody's says

COLOMBO (Reuters) – Sri Lanka’s budgeted expenditure for 2025 will likely lead to a wider fiscal deficit and slower-than-expected fiscal consolidation, Moody’s Ratings said on Tuesday, a day after the island nation unveiled its budget. Sri Lanka aims to …

Source: WTVB - Michigan - Label Pending
Published on Feb 18, 2025

AKD’s maiden budget a bold reset for Sri Lanka

Set the tone for an administration determined to reshape the island nation’s economic trajectory Asserts NPP’s budget differs from traditional ones presented before Shares the intention is to set a foundation to create an economy where all citizens are …

Source: Daily Mirror - Label Pending