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Govt. to regulate third-party deposits in senior citizens savings accounts
18 May 2024 (12:11 AM) Sri Lanka falls short on 19 transparency and legislative commitments to IMF programme - report
18 May 2024 (7:18 PM) Warning issued over possible floods in several river basins
18 May 2024 (12:20 AM) Sri Lankan fisherman dead, one missing after trawler collides with ship
18 May 2024 (12:03 PM) Heavy showers above 100mm expected in parts of the island
18 May 2024 (9:54 AM) Heavy showers above 100mm expected in parts of the island
18 May 2024 (9:54 AM) |
State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says that the analysis report pertaining to the interest rates applicable to the savings of senior citizens will be handed over to President Ranil Wickremesinghe next week. 
Sri Lanka has not met 30% of its due commitments to the IMF programme by the end of April 2024, which translates to a total of 19 unfulfilled obligations, according to a report by Verité Research. 
The Irrigation Department has issued an Amber flood warning for possible floods in the low-lying areas of several river basins including Kalu, Kelani, Gin, Nilwala, Deduru Oya, Maha Oya, Attanagalu Oya, Kala Oya and Malwathu Oya, if heavy rains persist over the coming days. 
One Sri Lankan fisherman has been killed while another is reported missing after a multi-day fishing vessel collided with a ship off Valaichchenai, Trincomalee. 
The Meteorology Department says showery and windy conditions are expected to enhance during the next few days from today, due to pre-monsoonal conditions over the country and surrounding sea areas. Copyright © 2007 - 2024 Col3neg. All Rights Reserved.
