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SL, no longer deemed bankrupt by the world – President

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2 years ago

March 21, 2023

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe has emphasized that Sri Lanka is no longer deemed bankrupt by the world.

In a special statement following the approval of the extended credit facility by the IMF Executive Board, the President added that the loan facility serves as an assurance from the international community that Sri Lanka has the capacity to restructure its debt and resume normal transactions.

The President is also scheduled to make a special statement on the IMF extended credit facility in Parliament tomorrow (22), and the agreement reached with the IMF will be tabled in Parliament.

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Derailment disrupts train operations on upcountry line

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20 minutes ago

June 27, 2025

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Train operations on the upcountry railway line have been disrupted after a train derailed at the Rambukkana railway station today (June 27).

The derailed train was travelling from Colombo to Rambukkana.

Accordingly, train services along the upcountry Line have been suspended, and alternative transportation arrangements are being made.

Meanwhile, efforts to re-rail the derailed train are underway.

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‘Krrish’ case to be taken up again on Sep. 26

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2 hours ago

June 27, 2025

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The Colombo High Court has ordered the re-convening of the case filed by the Attorney General against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa on September 26.

The case pertains to allegations that Rajapaksa received Rs. 70 million from the Indian company ‘Krrish’ under the pretext of promoting the game of rugby.

Rajapaksa, appeared before the court when the case was taken up today (June 27).