The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has signalled support for Sri Lanka in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah, confirming that Colombo’s request for rapid financial assistance is now under review. IMF Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, Evan Papageorgiou, said in a statement that the Fund recognises...

Pivithuru Hela Urumaya leader Udaya Gammanpila claims the recent national disaster was exacerbated because the government failed to act on issued weather warnings. He said this could expose President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to legal consequences, including up to five years’ imprisonment under the Penal...