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Debt owed by Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to China rise to record levels- Data
11 May 2024 (11:52 AM) 15 Sri Lankan fishermen detained in Myanmar prisons repatriated
11 May 2024 (7:30 PM) US Ambassador nominee pledges to support marginalized populations, accountability, truth and reconciliation in Sri Lanka
11 May 2024 (7:01 PM) President announces plans to pass women-empowering bills in Parliament by June
10 May 2024 (11:40 PM) Decision to be reached on interest rates for senior citizens savings
11 May 2024 (11:37 AM) Heavy showers over 100mm expected in parts of the island
11 May 2024 (9:51 AM) |
Debt owed by various countries, especially in South Asia and Africa, to China has multiplied in recent years. China is either the sole or the major lender for the majority of these countries. In other words, these nations owe a large share of their external debt only to China. 
Fifteen Sri Lankan fishermen, who were detained in Myanmar prisons, have been released and repatriated to Sri Lanka. They arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning (11), Ada Derana reporter said. 
The U.S. President Joe Biden s nominee for Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Elizabeth K. Horst, says that if confirmed she will support members of marginalized populations, accountability, truth and reconciliation, and transparency and justice in Sri Lanka. 
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized his recognition of the challenges women face in safeguarding their families amidst the economic crisis. He highlighted the government s swift action by presenting two bills to the Parliament aimed at empowering women during this initial phase of economic recovery. 
State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says that President Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed him to conduct a comprehensive analysis of interest rates applicable to the savings of senior citizens. 
The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most provinces of the island after 2.00 p.m. Copyright © 2007 - 2024 Col3neg. All Rights Reserved.
