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IMF grants crisis-hit Sri Lanka a USD 2.9 billion provisional loan

IMF grants crisis-hit Sri Lanka a USD 2.9 billion provisional loan

“IMF staff and the Sri Lankan authorities have reached a staff-level agreement to support Sri Lanka's economic policies with a 48-month arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) of about 2.9 billion US dollars."

1 Sep 2022 10:17 AM GMT

24 companies from 10 countries express interest in selling petroleum in Sri Lanka

24 companies from 10 countries express interest in selling petroleum...

29 Aug 2022 9:58 AM GMT

Docking of its high-tech ship at Sri Lankas port does not impact other nations: China

Docking of its high-tech ship at Sri Lanka's port does not impact other nations: China

“They do not affect the security and economic interests of any country and should not be obstructed by any third party,”...

17 Aug 2022 10:35 AM GMT

India expresses concerns about Chinese ship in Sri Lanka, Yet to dock at port

India expresses concerns about Chinese ship in Sri Lanka, Yet to dock at port

New Delhi has always taken a strict view over Chinese military vessels in the Indian Ocean.

12 Aug 2022 1:05 PM GMT

Jaishankar, Blinken discuss Sri Lanka, Myanmar etc., in Cambodia

Jaishankar, Blinken discuss Sri Lanka, Myanmar etc., in Cambodia

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and the United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken held discussions...

4 Aug 2022 12:32 PM GMT

Turning minorities into 2nd-class citizens divides nation: ex-RBI head

Turning minorities into "2nd-class citizens" divides nation: ex-RBI head

India's future is in strengthening liberal democracy and its institutions since they are important for economic growth,...

31 July 2022 4:52 AM GMT

Over 1,000 artefacts lost from presidential palace in Sri Lanka

Over 1,000 artefacts lost from presidential palace in Sri Lanka

A special investigation team has begun the probe.

23 July 2022 12:57 PM GMT

8 LoC worth USD 1.85 billion extended to Sri Lanka over 10 years: Jaishankar

8 LoC worth USD 1.85 billion extended to Sri Lanka over 10 years: Jaishankar

Under its 'Neighbourhood First' policy, India continues to help Sri Lanka in economic development to overcome economic...

23 July 2022 9:18 AM GMT

Dinesh Gunawardena sworn in as Sri Lankas new Prime Minister

Dinesh Gunawardena sworn in as Sri Lanka's new Prime Minister

COLOMBO: Veteran politician Dinesh Gunawardena took over as Sri Lanka's prime minister on Friday as President Ranil...

22 July 2022 6:56 AM GMT

I will not bow to violence, says Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe

I will not bow to violence, says Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe

The six-time prime minister was speaking after winning the parliamentary vote.

20 July 2022 4:38 PM GMT

Ranil Wickremesinghe elected by Parliament as new president of Sri Lanka

Ranil Wickremesinghe elected by Parliament as new president of Sri Lanka

COLOMBO: After the parliament cast their votes, Ranil Wickremesinghe, the acting President, was elected as Sri Lanka's...

20 July 2022 8:43 AM GMT

3 candidates race for the Presidents seat in Sri Lanka

3 candidates race for the President's seat in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's main opposition leader Sajith Premadasa withdrew from Tuesday's presidential election in favour of...

19 July 2022 7:54 AM GMT

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe declares state of emergency as protests continue

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe declares state of emergency as protests continue

"It is expedient, so to do, in the interests of public security, the protection of public order, and the maintenance of...

18 July 2022 3:52 AM GMT

Sri Lankan president to initiate urgent food and fuel relief programme

Sri Lankan president to initiate urgent food and fuel relief programme

The country is also in talks with Russia for fuel supply

16 July 2022 4:28 PM GMT

High commission assures Indias continued support for recovery in Sri Lanka

High commission assures India's continued support for recovery in Sri Lanka

"Conveyed that will continue to be supportive of democracy, stability and economic recovery in Sri Lanka," the...

16 July 2022 12:36 PM GMT

For the first time since 1978, Sri Lankas president to be elected by Parliament

For the first time since 1978, Sri Lanka's president to be elected by Parliament

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced on Friday that the 225-member parliament will elect a new president by secret...

16 July 2022 7:48 AM GMT