Sri Lanka risks US$1.23 billion loss if EU withdraws GSP+ trade benefits, warns new study

Sri Lanka could lose up to US$1.23 billion in export revenue if the European Union (EU) withdraws its preferential trade access under the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+), according to a new report by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS). 

The study warns of severe economic and labour market repercussions, particularly for Sri Lanka’s key export sectors and its vulnerable workforce.

Sanctions are just the start 
The UK’s move must mark a new chapter, not the end, of international efforts.
Sri Lankan Supreme Court Justices recuse themselves from Karannagoda 'Navy 11' disappearance case
Two justices of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka, Dilip Nawaz and Priyantha Fernando, announced on 28 March that they would recuse themselves from hearing petitions related to the controversial case of former Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda and the enforced disappearance of eleven Tamil and Muslim youth between 2008 and 2009.
'Debt can be like certain girls' says Sri Lankan minister in sexist remark

Sri Lankan Minister

Sri Lanka’s minister of industry and entrepreneurship development, Sunil Handunneththi has faced criticism after he made a remark at a Regional Development Bank event, where he compared debt to “certain girls,” saying “when the time comes, they forget all that you’ve done for them”.

Handunneththi then said “bank officials must not take offence” at the comparison.

Accused war criminal Fonseka backs accused war criminal Silva

Shavendra Silva, former head of the Sri Lankan Armed Forces, did nothing wrong on the frontlines of the battlefield, claimed Sarath Fonseka, former army commander and himself an accused war criminal.

Sri Lankan Army Chief’s visit to Jaffna highlights continued militarisation of Tamil homeland
Army Chief’s recent visit to Jaffna raises concerns over the continued militarisation and state control in the Tamil homeland
ITAK to raise provincial council crisis with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

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Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) intends to raise concerns over the continuing erosion of provincial council powers during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Sri Lanka, according to Acting Leader C. V. K. Sivagnanam.

Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2 - Loses the plot
Arun Kumar returns with his new film ‘Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2,’ an action thriller with shades of neo-noir.
Republika Srpska adopt new constitution asserting the right to self determination
The federal entity of Republika Srpska has adopted a draft constitution which includes provisions for the formation of an army and asserts the entities right to self determination.
India overtakes Sri Lanka as second-largest tea exporter amidst Colombo’s economic gloom
India has surpassed Sri Lanka to become the world's second-largest tea exporter in 2024, with exports reaching 254 million kilograms.
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