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IMF: SL Governance Reforms Key to Economic Recover

COLOMBO (News 1st): The IMF has praised Sri Lanka for making significant strides in strengthening governance and advancing its anti-corruption agenda,...

04-07-2025 | 10:18 AM

Congress Passes Trump’s Domestic Policy Bill

CNN: The US House of Representatives approved President Donald Trump’s massive domestic policy bill in a 218-214 vote, sending it to the president’s d...

04-07-2025 | 10:17 AM

IMF Reviews Will Factor in U.S. Trade Deals

COLOMBO (News 1st); As global trade dynamics shift under new U.S. policy directions, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has acknowledged that small...

04-07-2025 | 10:08 AM

Deadly Drive-By: Man Shot Dead in Ragama

COLOMBO (News 1st); A fatal shooting incident occurred last night (3) in the Batuwatte area of Ragama, claiming the life of a 45-year-old man. Th...

04-07-2025 | 8:44 AM

IMF Pushes for Commercially Viable Power Sector

COLOMBO (News 1st); The IMF has emphasized the critical role of cost-reflective electricity pricing in ensuring long-term economic stability and fisca...

04-07-2025 | 8:25 AM

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Gunmen Kill Ex-Army Man Linked to Crime

COLOMBO (News 1st);A man believed to be a close associate of notorious organized crime figure Ganemulla Sanjeewa was shot dead in a drive-by shooting last night (3) in Batuwatta, Ragama.The notorious drug trafficker and organized criminal infamously known as “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” was killed on 19th February 2025, inside a Colombo court room.The victim in Thursday (3) night's attack, identified as Ratnayake Mudiyanselage Upul Amarajith Ratnayake, a...

04-07-2025 | 12:18 PM

Attorney General Confirms New Police Guidelines

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court that the Acting Inspector General of Police has issued a circular to all police stations, outlining the proper procedure for informing individuals about the content of complaints...

04-07-2025 | 12:00 PM

Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena Arrested

Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption.The Commission confirmed that the arrest is linked to an ongoing investigation into corruption and irregularities surrounding a maize ...

04-07-2025 | 10:30 AM

Attorney General Confirms New Police Guidelines

04-07-2025 | 12:00 PM

Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena Arrested

04-07-2025 | 10:30 AM

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IMF Eyes Sri Lanka’s 2026 Budget in Fifth Review

COLOMBO (News 1st); As Sri Lanka prepares its 2026 national budget, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has outlined the framework for its upcoming Fifth Review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), emphasizing the importance of fiscal discipline, structural reforms, and accurate data reporting....

04-07-2025 | 8:03 AM