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President meets IMF Managing Director

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2 years ago

September 21, 2023

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International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe to discuss vital economic matters during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

During the meeting, Ms. Georgieva and President Wickremesinghe delved into the ongoing financial sector reforms and the substantial progress made in debt restructuring initiatives, it said.

The IMF Managing Director commended the Sri Lankan Government for its effective measures in curbing inflation and nurturing a conducive environment for business growth, as well as the flourishing tourism industry.

She expressed her satisfaction with the government’s commitment to enhancing the overall economic landscape.

Foreign Affairs Minister Ali Sabry, President’s Secretary Saman Ekanayake, Ambassador Mahinda Samarasinghe, UN Permanent Representative Mohan Peiris and President’s Advisor Dinesh Weerakkody alongside senior officials representing both Sri Lanka and the IMF were present.

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Officials protest against AASL cabs being transferred to ministry

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26 minutes ago

March 24, 2025

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Officials have strongly opposed the decision to transfer five new cab vehicles belonging to the Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited, to the Ministry of Transport and Highways, in exchange for five older cabs owned by the ministry.

The cabs to be taken over to the ministry bear the numbers : WP PI 3785, WP PI 3797, WP PJ 2241, WP PJ 2231, and WP PJ 2229.

Noting that these vehicles are used for official duties at airports across the country, AASL officials point out that transferring them would disrupt necessary travel for work.

It is also reported that these vehicles are currently used by officials for duties at airports located in Mattala, Batticaloa, Jaffna, and other areas.

Meanwhile, media reports have also cited that these vehicles are planned to be given to MPs who do not have vehicles.

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Sajith refutes report on joint opposition

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1 hour ago

March 24, 2025

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Opposition leader – Sajith Premadasa has refuted a news report claiming the formation of a joint opposition.

The report on the ‘Deshaya’ newspaper had claimed that Premadasa was holding talks with former Presidents Maithripala Sirisena and Ranil Wickremesinghe as well as with SLPP MP – Namal Rajapaksa to form a joint opposition.

Taking to X, Premadasa has termed the report as ‘fake news.’

FAKE NEWS! pic.twitter.com/tmGDmGn85H
— Sajith Premadasa (@sajithpremadasa) March 23, 2025

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First sperm bank launched in Sri Lanka

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2 hours ago

March 24, 2025

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For the first time in Sri Lanka, a sperm bank has been launched yesterday (March 23) within a government hospital – at the Castle Street Hospital for Women in Colombo 08.

This initiative aims to provide hope for individuals and couples facing fertility challenges by offering access to high-quality donor sperm for fertility treatments.

Accordingly, the donation process is designed to be straightforward, requiring donors to undergo only a few medical tests.

Hospital Director Dr. Ajith Kumara Danthanarayana assures that both donor anonymity and recipient privacy will be fully protected, in line with international medical standards.

To ensure the safety and quality of sperm donations, all donors will be required to undergo a series of medical tests before their samples are accepted.

Further commenting, Dr. Ajith Danthanarayana said, “This sperm bank has been functioning for some time now. Through this, we have identified mothers and fathers experiencing infertility issues.”

Donors willing to support parents having infertility issues, can contact the sperm bank at Castle Street Women’s Hospital through the following numbers: 0112 678999 / 0112672216