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NPP meets with IMF in Colombo, Raises concerns over debt agreements

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A delegation from the Jathika Jana Balavegaya (JJB) met with the IMF Mission in Sri Lanka at the Shangri-La in Colombo.

Former MP Sunil Handunnetti speaking to reporters following the meeting, said that the IMF mission had requested a meeting with the Economic Council of the Jathika Jana Balavegaya.

Handunnetti said that they raised concerns over the fact that a government with no mandate is attempting to address the issues in the country, adding that in order to alleviate the people from these issues, it was paramount to elect a government with a mandate.

He also went on to note that the IMF mission was not in possession of any documents to discuss the present status of the country’s debt restructuring program. 

According to JJB member Sunil Handunnetti, the IMF mission in the country was not invited for the meeting convened by the President to discuss the IMF program with opposition groups.

Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, representing the Economic Council of the Jathika Jana Balavegaya,emphasized the importance of transparency and governance in Sri Lanka, echoing sentiments regarding the need for corruption-free leadership capable of delivering tangible outcomes. 

The discussion primarily focused on the progress of governance and reform frameworks recommended by the IMF team. Additionally, concerns were raised regarding recent governmental actions, notably the appointment of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Chairman, which sparked scrutiny.

One significant topic of discussion was the status of International Sovereign Bond (ISB) outstandings and bonds. It was noted that while no concrete agreement had been reached, discussions remained ongoing. Both parties expressed a desire to see progress on these matters without allowing them to unduly influence pending elections.

Dr. Suriyapperuma also highlighted discrepancies in recent discussions between the government and the IMF, where the IMF had not been formally invited despite the talks being portrayed as IMF-led. 

Source – newsfirst.lk

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Nishantha Wickremesinghe remanded (Update)

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Former Chairman of SriLankan Airlines Nishantha Wickremesinghe has been  remanded until July 01.

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(Previous News : June 27, 2025 4.41pm)

2 ex-heads of govt. institutions, arrested

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested two former Chairmen on corruption charges.

Former Chairman of the Fisheries Corporation – Upali Liyanage and former SriLankan Airlines Chairman – Nishantha Wickremesinghe have been arrested in this manner.

However, Liyanage, who was produced before Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali Jayathunga, was released on three sureties amounting to Rs. 5 million.

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Body of undergrad who went missing at Port City beach, found (Update)

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The body of the undergraduate who had gone missing at the Port City beach, has been found.

The body was found during a search by divers.


(Previous News on 27th June 2025 at 10.06 am)

Undergrad goes missing at Port City beach while snorkeling

A 24-year-old university student from Asgiriya, Gampaha, has gone missing yesterday morning (June 26) while swimming in the sea off the Colombo Port City beach.

According to the police, the student, a resident of Gampaha, was part of a group of students from the Universities of Colombo and Moratuwa who had visited the artificial beach and engaged in snorkelling.

The student failed to resurface, prompting a complaint to the Colombo Port Police.

Lifeguards later recovered the snorkeling gear believed to be belonging to the missing student.

A joint search operation involving Navy divers from the Colombo Port and Rangala Navy Division is currently underway. Further investigations are underway by the Colombo Port Police.

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Missing NPP members of Weligama PS, resurface (Update)

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The 2 NPP members of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, who had gone missing earlier today (June 27), have been found at the Unawatuna beach in Galle.

According to police, they are unharmed.


(Previous News on 27th June 2025 at 12:15 pm)

2 NPP members at Weligama PS go missing (Video)

Tensions erupted at the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha today (June 27) after 02 National Peoples’ Power (NPP) members were reportedly abducted.

The incident had occurred just before a scheduled vote to elect a new chairman.

The members, who were en route to attend the session, have reportedly gone missing, prompting the suspension of proceedings.

It has been proposed to proceed the council session if the missing members arrive.

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