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Ramayana Trail to be developed in Sri Lanka; visitors may be allowed to use Indian Rupee

Sri Lanka has a rich cultural and historical connection with the Indian epic, Ramayana. According to Hindu mythology, Sri Lanka was the kingdom of Ravana, the ten-headed demon king who abducted Sita, the wife of Lord Rama, the hero of the Ramayana.

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1st T20I: Sri Lanka edge out New Zealand in 'Super Over' thriller

In a thrilling finish to the first T20 international in Auckland on Sunday, Sri Lanka edged out hosts New Zealand in the Super Over after the two teams ended up with tied scores at the end of regulation period of the match.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka's key inflation rate eases to 50.3% in March

Sri Lanka's key inflation rate eased to 50.3% in March from 50.6% in February, the statistics department said on Friday. The Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) reflected a reduction in food inflation to 47.6% in March from 54.4% in February, but non-food inflation reached 51.7%, the Census and Statistics Department…

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Marrakech in Morocco, Dubrovnik in Croatia, and Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt are some of the places where your pound will go the furthest this Easter, according to new analysis

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Sri Lanka expects to finalise domestic debt rework by May

Sri Lanka will kick off a reworking of part of its domestic debt next month and aims to finalise it by May, central bank and treasury officials told creditors during a virtual presentation on Thursday.

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Pakistan won't play World Cup in India, wants Sri Lanka or Bangladesh to host its matches: Source

NEW DELHI: Pakistan threatened to not take part in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 scheduled to be held in India later this year if the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) would not allow Men in Blue to participate in Asia Cup 2023, as per a source.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka slashes fuel prices in welcome relief amid crisis

Sri Lanka’s government has announced significant cuts in fuel prices, providing welcome relief for many after a year of shortages and skyrocketing prices amid the country’s worst economic crisis

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NZ vs SL: Rain washes out 2nd ODI between New Zealand and Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: The second one-day international between New Zealand and Sri Lanka was washed out by persistent rain at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Tuesday. The washout dealt a further blow to the tourists' slender hopes of automatic qualification for this year's World Cup.

The Times of India

'Sri Lanka to seek fresh $1 billion credit from India to buy essential items'

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka would seek a new temporary credit facility of $ billion from India to purchase essential items including food and medicine, the official media here reported on Monday.

The Times of India

1st ODI: New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 198 runs

NEW DELHI: New Zealand defeated Sri Lanka by 198 runs in the opening one-day international in Auckland on Saturday as Henry Shipley claimed a career-best 5/31.

The Times of India

Rohit Sharma, Team India will really need Jasprit Bumrah in the ODI World Cup: Dilhara Fernando

NEW DELHI: Premier Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah's absence since last year and the continued suspense over his future ability is one of the biggest headaches for the Indian team management that is well and truly in the process of finalising their ODI World Cup plans.

The Times of India

Two cricket tournaments, one election: Jay Shah’s Pakistan dilemma

Jay Shah has a distinct position when it comes to playing against Pakistan.

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Sri Lanka receives first tranche of IMF bailout, says president

Ranil Wickremesinghe says his government will kick off next round of talks with creditors in the third week of April.

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Sri Lanka to start next round of talks with creditors in April

Sri Lanka will kick off the next round of talks with creditors in the third week of April, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Wednesday, adding that the debt-stricken nation has started to receive funds from the International Monetary Fund.

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Sri Lanka says latest bailout funds can be used for fiscal support - Bloomberg News

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is allowing Sri Lanka to utilise funds from its latest bailout for fiscal support, unlike previous loans that could only be used to ease balance of payments crises, central bank governor Nandalal Weerasinghe said in an interview with Bloomberg.

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Sri Lanka ready to engage with all creditors after IMF deal - minister

Sri Lanka is ready to engage in debt restructuring talks with bilateral and private creditors to recover debt sustainability as "soon as possible", state finance minister Shehan Semasinghe said on Tuesday.

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Sri Lanka to get first tranche of $2.9bn bailout in two days: IMF

Global lender says island nation battling its worst economic crisis in seven decades will get $330m in next two days.

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Sri Lanka's national consumer price inflation at 53.6% in Feb

Sri Lanka's National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) rose 53.6% in February on the year, after a rise of 53.2% in January, the statistics department of the debt-stricken country said on Tuesday.

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IMF to assess Sri Lankan governance as part of $3B bailout

The International Monetary Fund says it is assessing Sri Lanka's governance in the first case of an Asian country facing scrutiny for corruption as part of a bailout program

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Sri Lanka's economic crisis: From protests to IMF bailout

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a nearly $3 billion bailout for Sri Lanka, which could help the country unlock up to $7 billion more from other lenders such as the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank.

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Wickremesinghe delivers IMF deal for Sri Lanka despite public mistrust

When Ranil Wickremesinghe took over as Sri Lanka's president in July after a popular uprising ousted his predecessor, the South Asian island nation was engulfed in its worst economic meltdown in 75 years.

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Debt-stricken Sri Lanka to get first tranche of IMF bailout funds in two days

Sri Lanka will get the first $330 million tranche of an International Monetary Fund bailout in the next two days, the global lender said on Tuesday, putting the onus on the cash-strapped country to rein in its debt to sustainable levels.

The Times of India

'It's time': Coach Stead calls for separate coaches for New Zealand teams

New Zealand head coach Gary Stead says it is time for the Black Caps to have separate coaches for their Test and white ball teams. Stead further added that separate coaches guiding the different teams will help ease the demands on staff.

The Independent UK

IMF approves crucial $3B bailout for bankrupt Sri Lanka

The International Monetary Fund says its executive board has approved a nearly $3 billion bailout program for bankrupt Sri Lanka

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