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China now bails out countries after pushing them into 'debt-trap'
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
American officials have accused China of engaging in "debt trap diplomacy" that is saddling countries with excessive debt for construction projects carried out by Chinese companies often using Chinese engineers, Chinese workers and Chinese equipment.
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Fourth edition of Lanka Premier League to start from July 31 onwards
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The 2022 edition was held back in December 6-23 last year. Jaffna Kings won their second straight title by defeating Colombo Stars by two wickets in the final. They have won all three editions of the league, including 2020 edition as Jaffna Stallions.
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South Asian Symphony Orchestra to perform in New Delhi on March 29
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The upcoming concert promises to be a remarkable event, as musicians from the UK, Malaysia, Greece, Afghanistan, Russia, Denmark, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Singapore, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka will be coming together to perform. The concert aims to promote cultural exchange initiatives for global co
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India, US, Japan secure USD 2.286 bn IMF bailout for Sri Lanka
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
After a protracted battle by India, the United States and Japan to get China to agree to restructure its massive loan of USD 7bn to Sri Lanka, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the USD 2.286 billion (about USD 3bn) bailout for Sri Lanka on March 20. The Sri Lankan government und
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Lankan from UK apprehended from TN coast by Coast Guard
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
A Sri Lanka national based in the United Kingdom was apprehended at Rameshwaram in Tamil Nadu while he was trying to return to his homeland on a mystery vessel, the Indian Coast Guard said on Saturday.
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Henry Shipley's fifer puts Sri Lanka's chances of direct CWC 2023 qualific
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
With this win, New Zealand has topped the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League standings. They have 160 points from 22 games.
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Sri Lankan Navy apprehends 12 Tamil Nadu fishermen
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
When the fishermen in the two boats were catching fish near Delft island in Palkbay sea, the Sri Lankan Navy patrolling the area apprehended them claiming that they crossed the border and caught "their" fish.
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IMF-Ranil deal may strengthen pro-China forces in Sri Lanka: Report
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Most Sri Lankans believe that Ranil's government is protecting a corrupt regime.
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Of Sri Lanka's total USD 3-bln IMF package, USD 330-mln to be immediately
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Sri Lanka has been facing a severe economic crisis as a result of past policy missteps and economic shocks.
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IMF Executive Board approves USD 3 billion under New Extended Fund Facilit
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Sri Lanka has been hit hard by a catastrophic economic and humanitarian crisis. The economy is facing significant challenges stemming from pre-existing vulnerabilities and policy missteps in the lead-up to the crisis, further aggravated by a series of external shocks, according to a release
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Sri Lankan President expresses gratitude to IMF for approving Sri Lanka's
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
"I thank the IMF for approving Sri Lanka's program under the Extended Fund Facility. We are committed to full transparency in our efforts to achieve sustainable levels of debt and our reform agenda. The IMF program is critical to achieving this vision," the Sri Lankan President tweeted on M
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PM Modi, Japanese counterpart Kishida discuss Sri Lanka's debt issues, agr
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The officials said that: "India has been invited along with Australia, Cook Islands, Brazil, Vietnam, Indonesia and others for the G7 Summit in Japan. India has huge potential and demand in terms of infrastructure development"
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