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India has already given 450 million Indian rupees to Sri Lanka for Unique ID project
"Sri Lanka has taken difficult measures to put the country on a long-term sustainable footing."
The #APRC37 is convened by FAO’s Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific and hosted by the government of Sri Lanka.
Efforts to expand Sri Lanka's main airport has faced delays due to economic crisis
Trump in his swearing in last week issued several executive orders
West will meet the British Council to discuss the growing education partnership
Three Sri Lankan apparel companies and one chemical manufacturing company based in Ethiopia
The White House said on June 04 that 75% of the total 80 million doses will be delivered through the COVAX facility
The donation is part of US efforts to send emergency medical supplies the Maldives, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka
As of 5.30 pm, 77 tourists had arrived for the bubble concept with more flights coming in during the day, officials said
The new strain is said to spread quickly by air.
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said he will ensure a strong vaccination drive for all.
Singapore, Kuwait, Italy, Dubai and the Maldives have also slapped a travel ban on Sri Lanka till May 31.
"This is a dangerous situation. We remember Mrs Bandaranaike now more than ever," she said.
Government members have forfeited their right to boast about patriotism, Silva said.
The repatriated workers had been held in detention centers in Riyadh and Jeddah.
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| UAE Dirham | 90.4874 | 90.0766 |
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| S&P SL20 | 6,365.57 | +0.26% |
| CSE All Share | 22,157.40 | +0.56% |
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This is the third family Sri Lanka police has arrested for alleged illegal migration to the island.
“If the opposition does have such connections, the government will happily accept their assistance.”
Tedros will “make effort to fulfill Sri Lanka’s need” for the doses, the president said.
There is scope for further involvement in future contingents, the UNP said.
"Aircraft, cargo and seafarers will keep coming but they will not be allowed to disembark," he said.
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