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UN breather for crisis-hit Lanka

The Prime Minister further informed that he spoke with officials from the UN, Food and Agriculture Organization, World Food Program (FP), UN Development Program and the World Health Organization….writes SUSITHA FERNANDO Amid

June 7, 2022

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India, Japan join hands to help Lanka

Based on the outcome of the QUAD Leaders’ Meeting, the two leaders concurred to steadily promote practical cooperation in various fields to deliver concrete benefits to countries in the region…reports Asian Lite

June 1, 2022

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Low tax regime another curse to Lankan economy

Sri Lanka’s economic outlook remains vulnerable to unprecedented inflationary pressures as massive debt overhangs have significant adverse spillover effects on the economy…reports Asian Lite News Due to the introduction of a low

June 1, 2022

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SL seeks another $500mn credit from India

Sri Lanka is facing its worst economic crisis since gaining independence in 1948. The recession is attributed to foreign exchange shortages caused by a clampdown on tourism during the COVID-19 pandemic….reports Asian

May 31, 2022

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‘Crisis-ridden Lanka’s Parliament to be strengthened’

The angry people torched over 50 houses of government politicians, including houses of ex-PM Mahinda Rajapaksa, as the violence killed nine persons, including an MP, besides injuring over 200 others…reports Asian Lite

May 29, 2022

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‘India’s support has been critical’

“I think Wickremesinghe is trying his level best to run the country in a chaotic situation–the financial crisis, Mahinda Rajapaksa’s resignation, the emergency and people’s suffering.”…Dr Srimal Fernando interacts with Rahul Kumar

May 29, 2022

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Lanka’s ailing medical system gets a boost from India

A 25 ton consignment of drugs, including some life-saving medicines, valued at SLR 260 million were handed over to Sri Lanka, a report by Susitha Fernando Sri Lanka’s medical system, ailing with

May 29, 2022

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Need policy decisions based on export-oriented economy: SL PM

The Prime Minister made this statement when he met the heads of banks on May 26….reports Asian Lite News Amid Sri Lanka’s economic meltdown, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has elucidated the need

May 27, 2022

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Lankan Navy thwarts immigration

During the raid, two three-wheelers, a cab, and a van were seized, which were used for the purpose of a migration attempt….reports Asian Lite News The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has thwarted

May 25, 2022

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India’s assistance to Lanka to go down in history

Besides the humanitarian and monetary assistance, India also extended USD 15 million to the Sri Lankan Government for promoting Buddhist religious activities, states Sathipattana….reports Asian Lite News India’s benevolent humanitarian and monetary

May 25, 2022

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