4.5mn employees from 4,500 SMEs to lose jobs in months ahead: SLUNBA
The Sri Lanka United National Businesses Alliance (SLUNBA) today warned that nearly 4.5 million workers belong to 4,500 small and
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Open Account ban to create ‘severe’ food shortage by end-June
Imesh Ranasinghe and Imsha Iqbal Sri Lanka is expected to face a severe shortage of essential food items by the
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Another $ 500 mn credit from India’s EXIM Bank for fuel
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to obtain another $ 500 million credit facility from the Export Import
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Japan funds US$ 1.5 mn as food assistance for needy
The Japanese Government on Friday announced a US$ 1.5million (Rs. 600 million) funding to help the Government of Sri Lanka
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Central Bank Governor hints of Discontinuing his Post if Political Instability continues
Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe warns economic situation will further deteriorate if political stability isn’t established. “if the current
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Central Bank Governor hints of Discontinuing his Post if Political Instability continues
Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe warns economic situation will further deteriorate if political stability isn’t established. “if the current
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Second round of IMF talks on debt sustainability today
Imesh Ranasinghe Sri Lanka will commence the second round of talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today (9) in
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Govt seeks divine help to subdue anti-Rajapaksa protesters
Sri Lanka President’s personal shaman known as “Gnana Akka” has been commissioned to charm protesters demanding his resignation over the
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Major hartal in Sri Lanka on Today
Several Trade Unions and civil organizations have planned to launch a 24-hour islandwide hartal in Sri Lanka today (06) against
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CBSL prints nearly Rs. 15 bn under Nandalal
Imesh Ranasinghe The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has printed money worth Rs. 14.9 billion as net as of
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