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"The IMF was in such a hurry as a result of the NPP's strengthening."
"A meeting was promised with the president to discuss the interim solution proposed by the government."
"Who says no to elections?"
The Bar Association in a letter to Wickremesinghe last week urged him not to appoint any officer facing criminal
“We too have a right to hold talks with embassies and activate the election process,” said Premadasa.
Opposition backed state sector trade unions led protest against tax hike
“The country cannot afford any pauses in the programme, or returning for an 18th program with the IMF."
The IMF programme, Sri Lanka’s 17th to date, will just not work, said Silva.
Sri Lanka’s path ahead must be forged in accordance with the IMF programme, said the president.
“We cannot be stopped through exhaustion. For every day the election is delayed, the NPP’s strength grows,” he sai...
The Bar Association in a letter to Wickremesinghe last week urged him not to appoint any officer facing charges
8,000 complaints or around 500-600 a month. Most of the complaints relate to child harassment. Rape is a close second.
Hope that authorities ... reconsider most carefully the appropriateness of questioning Supreme Court Judges
The discussion had been scheduled for March 21 but had been brought forward.
Over 40 Sri Lankan state-sector trade unions started protest against personal income tax rate hike
Calls on friendly countries to look beyond individuals and geopolitical pressures
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Trade unions in Sri Lanka have threatened to cripple the economy if the government does not reverse a number of reforms.
“If the government still doesn’t get it, at midnight on March 14 all trains will stop, as will power supply."
Aluthgamage was later quoted as saying that he will take legal actions against the department.
14 companies signed onto a commitment to boost female representation at the board level and in management to 20% by 2025
“MPs who voted against the budget are now asking us to release money allocated for an election. Is that fair?” she s...
Thalduwa further claimed that Sri Lanka Police uses teargas produced by internationally recognised companies.
"I have instructed Secretary to the Min of Power & Energy to commence the process to terminate them," he said.
The strike will continue till March 15.
"Don't blame our doctors, our banks, our port. The government must take responsibility," said Illangasinghe.
The outspoken MP also highlighted harassment aimed at herself and other female colleagues in parliament.
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