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Posted in South Asia News
Sri Lanka receives first tranche of IMF bailout
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka has received the first tranche of an IMF bailout programme, President Ranil Wickremesinghe told parliament on Wednesday.The crisis-ridden island nation was scheduled…
Posted in South Asia News
Sri Lanka: IMF approves $2.9 billion bailout for Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe‘s office said on Monday that the International Monetary Fund’s executive board has approved a $2.9 billion bailout for Sri Lanka…
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Lanka to postpone local polls due to lack of funds
COLOMBO: Bankrupt Sri Lanka is set to postpone local elections due next month, according to a top official, prompting opposition protests on Tuesday that forced…