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Lanka to free 22 Indian fishermen

Four Indian fishing boats were impounded and 22 fishermen apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy on June 22, for allegedly crossing into Sri Lankan waters….reports Asian Lite News A Sri Lankan court

July 6, 2023

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Lanka in the grip of Dengue

A total of 31 dengue-related deaths have been reported so far in 2023…reports Asian Lite News Sri Lanka has reported a total of 50,264 dengue cases so far this year, the Healthy

July 5, 2023

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India’s solar aid to illuminate Sri Lanka’s black-out areas

Late last year, the government announced the project when electricity tariff hikes triggered protests spread in many places of religions across the country…reports Asian Lite News Sri Lanka’s Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera

July 5, 2023

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Lanka’s domestic debt optimisation plan gets nod

The resolution was passed with 122 MPs voting for it and 62 against it….reports Asian Lite News The resolution on Sri Lanka’s Domestic Debt Optimization was passed by a majority vote in

July 2, 2023

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Lanka to tame drug menace

A committee has been appointed to identify the mechanisms to control and eradicate the drug menace in the country…reports Asian Lite News Sri Lanka’s parliament said it appointed a parliamentary select committee

July 1, 2023

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World Bank nod to USD 700 million for Sri Lanka

About USD 500 million will be allocated to support reforms that help improve economic governance, enhance growth and competitiveness, and protect the poor and vulnerable…reports Asian Lite News The World Bank has

June 30, 2023

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‘Lanka not to be used as centre for any threat against India’

The President went on to say that the Chinese have been there for about 1,500 years and so far there has been no military base…reports Asian Lite News Sri Lankan President Ranil

June 27, 2023

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Lanka grants over 100 EV import permits to migrant workers

The scheme allows the importing of electric cars, motorcycles, and scooters, depending on the amount of foreign exchange the workers send…reports Asian Lite News Sri Lanka’s Labour and Foreign Employment Ministry said

June 19, 2023

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‘Sri Lanka’s debt optimisation yet to be finalised’

Lanka finance minister urged responsible and diligent discussions on the matter, as premature speculations could potentially undermine market confidence….reports Asian Lite News Sri Lanka’s State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe cautioned against

June 19, 2023

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China skips Sri Lankan debt meeting in Washington

This non-participation conveyed a clear message that China was not inclined to engage in loan negotiations and expressed frustration with the sluggish progress of debt restructuring. …reports Asian Lite News China’s absence

June 12, 2023

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