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Sri Lanka's Wickremesinghe govt sees rising protests against tax reforms, economic hardships
"Instead of talking about this every day, present the government’s set of proposals,” said the MP.
Parliament to meet on Jan 08 and 1000am
CEB agreed for uninterrupted power supply until February 17.
"We will definitely reduce this tax," he said.
Sri Lanka's state trade unions likely start trade union actions if government fails to reduce taxes
"It won’t be a parliament that represents the people’s will even at a minimal level,” said Peiris.
“The election is not a priority for the people. The crisis is still not over,” Abeywardena said, speaking at an even...
Steep increased in seized tendu leaf also seen in 2022
The election will be held as scheduled, the election commission was quoted as saying.
"Better yet, they can all just resign. There's no need to hold elections. There is no money for elections anyway."
His presence in Sri Lanka was testimony to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Neighbourhood First policy, said Jaishankar.
"People's right to vote must be protected," he said.
Thondaman was one of two new cabinet appointments made on Thursday.
India this week gave debt assurance to the IMF.
"I am confident that the gravity of the situation is realised by policymakers here,” Jaishankar said.
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Says the state will have to bear 12.6 rupees for elections and maintain elected candidates
Opposition sees the move as to delay the Local Government polls
Jaishankar is scheduled to meet President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and others.
“The US stands ready to assist SL to unlock IMF assistance when all creditors agree to fair and equitable treatment."
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The financing and debt relief will be provided by the Export-Import Bank of India, said Mishra in his letter.
The OHCHR also urged the government to provide full reparations to the victims, establish the truth and ensure justice.
Political analysts see possible defeat for UNP and SLPP, if LG polls held in March
A toxicology report has opened a new line of inquiry
"Both Chinese and Sri Lankan people are wise enough to judge without any foreign lecturing."
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