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IMF Chief commends SL’s new reform commitment
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has praised Sri Lanka’s commitment to reform efforts during a meeting with the visiting Sri Lanka delegation,reaffirming its support for the nation’s progress under the IMF programme.
The IMF Managing Director met the Sri Lankan delegation, led by Finance Ministry Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana, in Washington DC. The delegation included Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe.
“Had a great discussion with Sri Lanka’s delegation. Encouraged by the authorities’ commitment to continue the reform efforts to safeguard the hard-won gains under the IMF-supported programme. The IMF remains committed to supporting Sri Lanka to build a better future for its people,” Ms. Georgieva said on X, after her meeting with the Sri Lankan delegation.
It has been reported that the death toll in the Gerandi Ella accident which took place this morning has risen to 21. It has also been reported that the government wil rs 1 million as compensation to the families of the victims.
It has been reported that the death toll in the Gerandi Ella bus accident has risen to 11
It has been reported that Eight persons [five males and three females] have died when a SLTB bus operating from Kataragama to Kurunegala via Nuwara Eliya, veered off the road and went down a precipice early morning today (11) in Gerandi Ella in Ramboda along the Nuwara Eliya – Gampola main road, Police said.
At least 37 others injured in the accident, have been admitted to the Nuwar Eliya and Kothmale hospitals.
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