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IMF delegation to visit Sri Lanka next week
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 20 (ANI): A delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is all set to visit Sri Lanka next week.
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China's BRI isn't quite as lucrative as often advertised: Report
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 20 (ANI): Easy Chinese investment poured into BRI projects abroad isn't quite as lucrative as often publicized and sparsely generates sufficient revenue to justify the cost, according to Stockholm-based non-profit and non-partisan research and policy organization.
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SLPP demands protection for Gotabaya Rajpakasa ahead of expected return to
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 19 (ANI): Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) on Friday sought protection for former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa who is expected to return to the island nation next week, local media reported.
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Australia to provide additional USD 25 million assistance to Sri Lanka
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 19 (ANI): Australia will provide an additional USD 25 million in Official Development assistance to help Sri Lanka meet urgent food and healthcare needs, an official statement from the Australian Foreign Ministry said.
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Ex-Sri Lanka President Gotabaya applies for US green card: Report
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 19 (ANI): The former President of Sri Lanka who fled the island nation in July amid mass protests demanding his resignation is awaiting to obtain a US green card to return back to the United States along with his wife and son, a media report said.
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Gotabaya Rajapaksa set for return to Sri Lanka next week: Report
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 18 (ANI): Sri Lanka's former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is all set to return next week to the island nation that he was forced to flee in July after massive protests against him, local media reported.
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Gotabaya Rajapaksa not using state funds for expenses abroad: Sri Lankan g
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 17 (ANI): Amid the row surrounding the frequent travel of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to foreign countries since his ouster from power, the new Sri Lankan leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has come forward to clarify that the current government is not playing fo
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Sri Lanka must avoid China's debt restructuring as Beijing is to seek pref
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 16 (ANI): China will seek preferential treatment on debt restructuring in Sri Lanka which will mostly cater to Beijing's own self-interests and amid this Colombo must avoid these kinds of debt distress efforts at all costs, media reports said.
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India is our invaluable neighbour: Sri Lankan Foundation for Buddhist Brot
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 16 (ANI): As India commemorated 75 years of Independence, the Foundation for Buddhist Brotherhood of Sri Lanka conveyed their greetings to the government of India and its people hailing India as an invaluable neighbour.
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Sri Lankan young celebrities extend greetings to India on 76th Independenc
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 16 (ANI): As India celebrated its 76th Independence Day on Monday, several young celebrities from Sri Lanka extended their warm greetings to the nation.
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Chinese spy vessel Yuan Wang 5 arrives in Sri Lanka, docks at Hambantota P
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 16 (ANI): Chinese research ship Yuan Wang 5 on Tuesday morning arrived and docked at Sri Lanka's Hambantota Port, according to local media. The vessel is capable of tracking satellites and intercontinental missiles.
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Vice Admiral of Indian Navy pays homage at memorial of Indian soldiers in
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 16 (ANI): Indian Naval Vice Admiral Satish N Ghormade on Monday paid homage to the Indian soldiers at the IPKF memorial in Sri Lanka, which symbolises the sacrifice of Indian lives for bringing lasting peace to the island nation.
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