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Lanka sets up committee to oversee utilisation of IMF funds

The committee will ensure that the IMF’s conditions are implemented effectively…reports Asian Lite News Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has established a committee to oversee Sri Lanka’s utilisation of the credit facility

April 2, 2023

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Lanka slashes fuel prices

Sri Lanka increased fuel prices by over 200 per cent in 2022 amid the worst-ever economic crisis in the island nation since independence in 1948….reports Asian Lite News Sri Lanka’s Power and

March 29, 2023

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Lanka to ink deal with India to promote green energy

Lankan official claimed that Indian government has expressed willingness to strengthen renewable energy sector…reports Susitha Fernando Sri Lanka will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with India to promote renewable energy as

March 28, 2023

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Lanka opens fuel market to more players

The three new companies will be allocated 150 dealer operated fuel stations each, which are currently operated by the CPC. …reports SUSITHA FERNANDO Sri Lankan Cabinet has approved to award licenses to

March 28, 2023

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India to help Lanka in strengthening its energy sector

India already has a significant stake in Sri Lanka’s energy sector and a strategic interest in Trincomalee…reports Asian Lite News A high-level Indian delegation led by the Secretary of the Ministry of

March 26, 2023

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Sri Lanka settles part of India’s credit line

State Minister for Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said that $120 million was used to settle the loan taken from India, reports Susitha Fernando Sri Lanka has used the very first tranche of the

March 25, 2023

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Lanka bailout: IMF stresses anti-corruption, governance reforms

On Monday night, the IMF approved the 48-month extended arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) of $2.9 billion….reports Asian Lite News After Sri Lanka secured the $2.9 billion International Monetary Fund

March 21, 2023

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‘LKR to appreciate once we enter IMF deal’

Wickremesinghe said once Sri Lanka receives the IMF funds, it can start restructuring external debt, adding that the LKR will trade between 185 to 200 against a dollar….reports Asian Lite News The

March 21, 2023

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Lanka secures $2.9bn IMF bailout

The development was confirmed to the media by State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe late Monday night…reports Asian Lite News As Sri Lanka is still undergoing its worst ever economic crisis since

March 21, 2023

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Lanka’s debt burden continues to soar

The government was responsible for an additional 5.62 per cent of the guaranteed debt held by state-owned businesses, bringing the total to 125.7 per cent of GDP….reports Asian Lite News The Sri

March 20, 2023

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