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IMF reaffirms continuous support for SL economic recovery
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva has reaffirmed its continuous support to Sri Lanka’s economic recovery during a meeting held with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya in Davos, Switzerland on the sidelines of the 2026 World Economic Forum.

In Jaffna Indian fishermen arrested
The Sri Lanka Navy has arrested seven Indian fishermen and seized two fishing boats for poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Kovilan, Jaffna.

Colombo Port City Bill endorsed
Speaker  Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne certifies the Colombo Port City Economic Commission (Amendment) Bill. 

AQI has dropped to unhealthy levels
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has stated that the Air Quality Index (AQI) has dropped to unhealthy levels in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura, Vavuniya, Puttalam and Galle.

Motion for a committee to conduct study on lack of preparedness to face Cyclone Ditwah
A motion was moved by the opposition to appoint a Select Committee of Parliament to conduct a comprehensive study on the lack of preparedness to face Cyclone Ditwah. The committee will report  to Parliament and submit its proposals and recommendations in that regard.