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Beijing strongly resists Dalai Lama’s Lanka visit

“Commenting on the rumour of several monks inviting Dalai Lama to visit the island, the Chief Prelate stressed that China is the closest friend of Sri Lanka….writes Susitha Fernando While sending positive

January 19, 2023

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Jaishankar reaches Maldives for talks, next stop Lanka

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a cordial and fruitful meeting with Maldives Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid in Manadhoo on Wednesday afternoon…reports Asian Lite News External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar

January 18, 2023

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Lankan envoy meets NSA Doval, discusses relations

Ranil Wickremesinghe said that Sri Lanka will receive USD 2.5 billion from the International Monetary Fund and USD 5 billion from the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank…reports Asian Lite News

January 17, 2023

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Stamps including Nehru to mark Lanka’s 75th National Independence Day

The government has decided to celebrate the 75th National Independence Day with pride together with the new reformist program for the next 25 years…reports Asian Lite News As part of its 75th

January 16, 2023

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India slaughter Lanka, sweep series

On a slow yet placid pitch, Kohli was off the blocks quickly and anchored the innings for a large part to remain unbeaten on 166 off 110 balls, his tenth hundred against

January 16, 2023

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Lankan President assures to fully implement 13A

Wickremesinghe also assured that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s work will be accelerated in order to provide relief to the families of those disappeared….reports SUSITHA FERNANDO Ahead of visit by India’s External

January 15, 2023

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India extends aid worth $3.9 bn to help Lanka

India’s EXIM bank and State bank of India, for the import of essential commodities, extended export credit facilities worth $1,500 million to Sri Lanka….reports Asian Lite News India extended aid worth USD

January 15, 2023

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Lanka to downsize army

The number will be further reduced to 100,000 by 2030…reports Asian Lite News Sri Lanka will reduce the size of the army to 135,000 by 2024 from the current approved number of

January 13, 2023

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B’desh, Lanka interested in importing ethanol from India: Gadkari

The increased use of ethanol will boost India’s renewable energy segment while leading to a huge saving of foreign exchange….reports Asian Lite News Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are keen to start importing

January 13, 2023

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Lanka urges India, China to reduce debts

Sri Lanka, which is currently amidst the worst-ever economic crisis since its independence in 1948, defaulted on its debt repayments and negotiated a $2.9 billion bailout….reports Asian Lite News The Central Bank

January 11, 2023

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