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IMF says it held 'fruitful' talks with Sri Lanka on loan request
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Washington [US], April 24 (ANI): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Saturday said that it held "fruitful technical discussions" with Sri Lankan authorities on the island nation's request for an IMF-supported loan program this week.
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If interim govt formed, should be under my leadership: Sri Lankan PM
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 23 (ANI): Sri Lanka Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa asserted that if an interim government is formed in the country then it should be under his leadership.
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Sri Lanka: CID arrests suspect involved in Rambukkana incident
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 23 (ANI): Sri Lanka's Criminal Investigations Department (CID) arrested a man as the suspect who set fire to the container carrying fuel during the protest in Rambukkana on April 19, local media reported.
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Maldives may face Sri Lanka-like economic crisis if not careful in taking
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Male [Maldives], April 23 (ANI): Maldives and Sri Lanka-- two nations whose economies are heavily dependent on tourism-- suffered a big blow due to COVID-enforced regulations after the outbreak of the pandemic.
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Sri Lanka asks for USD 1.5 billion credit from India amid economic crisis
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Washington [US], April 23 (ANI): Sri Lanka has asked for another one billion US dollar credit from India for imports as well as a 500 million US dollar loan for oil imports, Finance Minister Ali Sabry said as the country faces dire economic situation.
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China gets flak for pushing Sri Lankan economy into 'debt-trap'
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 22 (ANI): As Sri Lanka faces one of the worst economic crises, China has been widely criticized for pushing the Sri Lankan economy into its 'debt trap' and for predatory behaviour such as leasing out the port of Hambantota for 99 years.
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Sri Lankan PM Rajapaksa expresses distress over Rambukkana violence
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 20 (ANI): Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Wednesday said that he is deeply distressed following the violence that took place in Rambukkana town.
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I-League: Patience bearing fruit for Sri Lanka's Razeek at Gokulam Kerala
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 20 (ANI): Gokulam Kerala ended Phase I of the I-League 2021-22 season on top of the table with a victory against RoundGlass Punjab, laying down the gauntlet for the rest of the league having gone unbeaten throughout the campaign, equalling a 12-year-old r
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Sri Lankan police caution protesters from jeopardizing fuel transportation
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 20 (ANI): Amid the ongoing anti-government protests in Sri Lanka following the economic and political crisis, the police have urged the public not to jeopardise the fuel transportation system while protesting.
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Curfew imposed in Sri Lanka's Rambukkana amid unrest
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Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 20 (ANI): Sri Lanka police imposed a curfew in the Rambukkana Police Division until further notice following unrest in the country with the clash between protesters and police in the city.
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Sri Lanka should learn from India in tackling economic crisis
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 19 (ANI): The ruling Rajapaksa government should learn from India in tackling the prevailing economic crisis, Sri Lanka's senior journalist J Sudath Jayasundra said.
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IMF, India pledge to support Sri Lanka in economic crisis
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 19 (ANI/Sputnik): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and India will support Sri Lanka in the economic crisis that has gripped the country, Sri Lankan Finance Ministry said on Tuesday.
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