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March 7, 2026
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People Trust the Sri Lanka government : IMF Chief
COLOMBO IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva says Sri Lanka’s recovery is being powered by a rare and valuable asset: public trust in the government. She emphasized that the willingness of Sri Lankans to endure difficult reforms stems from their confidence that the current administration is acting honestly and responsibly. “Governments have a responsibility to create...
Business, Economy
March 7, 2026
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US moving thousands of people out of Middle Eastern countries, Trump says
COLOMBO ;President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. is moving thousands of people out of various countries throughout the Middle East amid the military conflict between the U.S., Israel and Iran. ‘‘It is ⁠being done quietly, but seamlessly,’’ Trump said in ⁠a social media post without providing ⁠further details. Source: Reuters –Agencies
International
March 7, 2026
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Rishad thanks President in appreciation of his efforts to rescue stranded Iranians
COLOMBO : Rishad Bathiudeen MP has thanked President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for the humanitarian decision to rescue those on an attacked Iranian ship near Sri Lanka’s maritime boundary and for allowing another Iranian vessel to dock, providing shelter to 208 passengers. Rishad Bathiudeen expressed his number gratitude for the President’s humanitarian action in rescuing people...
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March 7, 2026
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Malaysian high commissioner hosts iftar at Colombo Hilton Hotel
COLOMBO: Malaysian high commissione Badli Hisham Adam hosted an iftar reception at Colombo Hilton Hotel on Thursday, March 5. Western Province Governor Hanif Yusuf, Deputy Spear Dr. Rizvi Salih and Deputy Minister Muneer Mulaffer were among the distinguished guests. Photos MS SALEEM
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March 7, 2026
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Accomodating the stranded Iranian sailors reflects the finest traditions of Sri Lanka’s foreign policy- Ali Sabry
COLOMBO Former Sri Lanka’s foreign minister Ali Sabty said in his Twitter that the decision to rescue the Iranian soldiers and grant innocent passage and docking facilities to the vessel reflects the finest traditions of our foreign policy. It is consistent with the proud legacy of independence and non alignment that has guided our nation...
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