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President leaves for Modi’s swearing-in
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President leaves for Modi’s swearing-in

President Ranil Wickremesinghe departed for New Delhi a short while ago at the invitation of the Prime Minister of India,…

byP C James09/06/2024
Muslims in Sri Lanka to celebrate Hajj festival on June 17
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Muslims in Sri Lanka to celebrate Hajj festival on June 17

As the crescent moon for the month of Dhul Hijjah (Hajj) has been sighted, Muslims in Sri Lanka will celebrate…

byP C James09/06/2024
How Dirty Money Finds a Home in Dubai Real Estate
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How Dirty Money Finds a Home in Dubai Real Estate

Please click the below link to view the full article https://cdn.occrp.org/projects/dubai-unlocked/en/?_gl=1%2a1de0kp8%2a_ga%2aMTg4MDMyNDk2Mi4xNzE3NjM2Nzk4%2a_ga_NHCZV5EYYY%2aMTcxNzYzNjc5OC4xLjEuMTcxNzYzNzUxOS42MC4wLjA.#22/rashmi-chamanlal-kamani courtesy to ICIJ

byP C James09/06/2024
IMF Confident in Imminent Debt Deals as Sri Lanka’s Economic Reforms Show Strong Results
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IMF Confident in Imminent Debt Deals as Sri Lanka’s Economic Reforms Show Strong Results

The International Monetary Fund said that there is strong expectation that agreements with external commercial creditors consistent with program parameters…

byP C James08/06/202409/06/2024
Sri Lanka monsoon floods kill seven people
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Sri Lanka monsoon floods kill seven people

Flooding and landslides caused by monsoon rains in Sri Lanka have killed at least seven people, the country’s Disaster Management…

byP C James04/06/2024
IMF executive board to meet on June 12 for Sri Lanka’s second review
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IMF executive board to meet on June 12 for Sri Lanka’s second review

The Article IV Consultation and second review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Sri Lanka are on the International…

byP C James04/06/2024
Iraq seeks enhanced ties with Sri Lanka, requests for business links in Baghdad, Kurdistan
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Iraq seeks enhanced ties with Sri Lanka, requests for business links in Baghdad, Kurdistan

Trade Minister Nalin Fernando met with Iraqi envoy Mohammed Obaid Jabur Zahir Al-Masoudi  and discussed the conducting of the ninth…

byP C James03/06/2024
President orders emergency funds for weather relief
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President orders emergency funds for weather relief

President Ranil Wickremesinghe issued a directive for immediate financial support to be distributed to the impacted regions in light of…

byP C James03/06/2024
Sri Lanka issues major flood alert as rains continue
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Sri Lanka issues major flood alert as rains continue

Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Center (DMC) issued a major flood alert in the outskirts of capital Colombo and several other…

byP C James03/06/2024
Sri Lanka Commits to 70% Renewable Energy by 2030: Coal Power Plants Set to Decommission
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Sri Lanka Commits to 70% Renewable Energy by 2030: Coal Power Plants Set to Decommission

Sri Lanka’s Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera announced that coal power plants in Sri Lanka will be decommissioned, as…

byP C James31/05/2024

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