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Already some Chinese scholars currently working in research study with Jaffna University
Chinese Ambassador visits people in Sri Lanka's North
General Al-Budaiwi appreciated Sri Lanka’s long and trustworthy partnership with the nations of the GCC
"Reiterate our commitment to work with India to further strengthen our civilizational links...
Both leaders discussed about investments, bilateral trade during the visit
"Both nations are keen to seize the current momentum to collaborate more closely
Ten SLPP members and five UNP members are in the delegation which is on a 9-day visit
The Dalai Lama has been leading a Chinese-occupied Tibetan government in exile from India
HRW said that Sri Lanka should ensure that anti-corruption reforms provide accountability.
"The IMF was in such a hurry as a result of the NPP's strengthening."
“If the government still doesn’t get it, at midnight on March 14 all trains will stop, as will power supply."
"We're grateful for what India has done; and we see India rising and we want to rise together," he said.
Chung said she was pleased to see the assurances provided by a majority of bilateral creditors.
"The Extended Fund Facility (EFF) will support the authorities’ program of ambitious reforms."
“We expect Board Approval in the third or fourth week of March,” said Wickremesinghe.
The committee said that delaying the election would be undemocratic.
| Latest | Last | |
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| US Dollar | 332.3603 | 330.8514 |
| UK Pound | 440.9424 | 438.3450 |
| Euro | 368.4879 | 371.0168 |
| Yen | 2.0805 | 2.0916 |
| Aus Dollar | 227.4342 | 231.1659 |
| Latest | Last | |
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| Indian Rupee | 3.5474 | 3.4202 |
| Korean Won | 0.2492 | 0.2479 |
| Oman Rial | 863.2287 | 859.3320 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.5586 | 88.0955 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.4874 | 90.0766 |
| pts | % | |
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| S&P SL20 | 6,365.57 | +0.26% |
| CSE All Share | 22,157.40 | +0.56% |
| Turnover Rs | 2975.05 million | 1193.67 million |
| Latest | Last | |
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| 3-m bill | 7.61 | 7.84 |
| 6-m bill | 7.91 | 8.26 |
| 12-m bill | 8.23 | 8.3 |
| 3-yr bond | 9.24 | 9.25 |
| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
| 8-yr bond | 10.50 | 10.48 |
| today | yesterday | |
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| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
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The grant will be used to purchase fuel to be distributed among state sector hospitals throughout the country.
“We went at the last minute, after confidence in us had waned."
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said Sri Lanka can expect the 2.9 billion dollar IMF extended fund facility in March.
A reduction of bank interest rates is also being considered.
"The only way to mitigate this is to increase dollar income and reduce outflows."
"The health sector is facing a huge financial crisis," the minister said.
“Nothing the Buddhist monks are opposed to can ever be attempted,” said Sirisena.
Sri Lanka sees new political risks since its sovereign debt default
A discussion was held with President Ranil Wickremesinghe on the matter on Monday.
The top US State Dept official said what China has offered so far is not enough.
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