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Sri Lanka is facing a severe foreign exchange crisis, says finance minister
The government's revenues were also far short of target as pandemic curbs hurt economic activity, Rajapaksa said during a debate in parliament Tuesday
 "Sri Lanka is facing a severe foreign exchange crisis, says finance minister")
Sri Lanka receives 300,000 doses of vaccine donated by China's PLA
Sri Lanka's Defence authorities on Saturday received a batch of 300,000 doses of Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine, donated by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China
 "Sri Lanka receives 300,000 doses of vaccine donated by China's PLA")
Stalin announces Rs 317 crore package for Lankan Tamil refugees
A committee would be set up soon for their welfare, which shall among other things work towards long term solutions on matters like citizenship and making arrangements for those returning to Sri Lanka
 "Stalin announces Rs 317 crore package for Lankan Tamil refugees")
Sri Lanka to make Covid-19 vaccine certificates mandatory from Sept 15
Sri Lanka on Friday announced that citizens from September 15 would require vaccination cards, to travel between provinces and in public spaces
 "Sri Lanka to make Covid-19 vaccine certificates mandatory from Sept 15")
Sri Lanka receives 728,460 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine from the COVAX
This is the third consignment of Covid vaccines received by Sri Lanka under the COVAX Facility
 "Sri Lanka receives 728,460 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine from the COVAX")
Sri Lanka repays $1 billion bond, ending default threat: Report
The money was transfered Monday, Ajith Nivard Cabraal, the state minister for money and capital markets, said by phone
 "Sri Lanka repays $1 billion bond, ending default threat: Report")
Moody's places Sri Lanka's Caa1 rating under review for downgrade
Fragile external liquidity position raises the risk of default
 "Moody's places Sri Lanka's Caa1 rating under review for downgrade")
Coronavirus update: Delta variant of Covid-19 spreading fast in Sri Lanka
The Delta variant of coronavirus is spreading rapidly across Sri Lanka and comprise around 30 per cent of the new cases reported in Colombo advising the government to stop relaxing travel restrictions
 "Coronavirus update: Delta variant of Covid-19 spreading fast in Sri Lanka")
Sri Lanka approves Chinese Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use
Sri Lanka has approved the emergency use of the Chinese Sinovac vaccine against Covid-19
 "Sri Lanka approves Chinese Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use")
Sri Lanka receives over 1.5 million Covid-19 vaccines donated by US
Sri Lanka on Friday received over 1.5 million doses of Moderna Covid-19 vaccine donated by United States
 "Sri Lanka receives over 1.5 million Covid-19 vaccines donated by US")
Sri Lanka's church demands action against ex leaders for Easter attack
Sri Lanka's Catholic church demanded that action be taken against former president Maithripala Sirisena and ex-prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe for their failures to prevent the Easter bombings
 "Sri Lanka's church demands action against ex leaders for Easter attack")
Chinese-built Hambantota Port to be fully functional by next year
The strategic southern port of Hambantota in Sri Lanka is set to become fully functional as a multi-purpose port by the next year, a top official of the company building it said on Monday
 "Chinese-built Hambantota Port to be fully functional by next year")
Sri Lanka receives 2 million doses of Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccines
Sri Lanka's Health Ministry received 2 million doses of Sinopharm vaccines from China, leading to a total of 7.1 million Sinopharm doses arriving in the country since March
Central Bank of Sri Lanka holds policy rates, says not look at IMF package
Following the rate decision, Governor W D Lakshman expressed confidence that Sri Lanka could avoid seeking a bailout from the International Monetary Fund
 "Central Bank of Sri Lanka holds policy rates, says not look at IMF package")
US advises Americans to avoid travelling to Bhutan and Sri Lanka
The US has advised its citizens to avoid travelling to Bhutan due to the Covid situation there and urged them to reconsider their travel to Sri Lanka because of terrorism
 "US advises Americans to avoid travelling to Bhutan and Sri Lanka")
Asia's highest default risk puts spotlight on Sri Lanka debt worry
The first test comes July 27, when the South Asian nation must repay a $1 billion bond to investors.
 "Asia's highest default risk puts spotlight on Sri Lanka debt worry")
A discovery of India
Book review of The Light Of Asia: The poem That Defined The Buddha
 "A discovery of India")
INS Sarvekshak completes survey assistance of ill-fated MV X-Press Pearl
The X-Press Pearl reported an onboard acid leak and caught fire just as it was due to enter the Colombo harbour on May 20. The fire was put out only after 13 days.
 "INS Sarvekshak completes survey assistance of ill-fated MV X-Press Pearl")
Three Sri Lanka players suspended for bubble breach, to fly back
Niroshan Dickwella, Kusal Mendis and Danushka Gunathilaka were suspended
 "Three Sri Lanka players suspended for bubble breach, to fly back")
Chinese presence in Sri Lanka 'could pose a threat': Indian Navy
A top Indian Navy officer said that it 'could pose a threat' to Indian interests in the region and there is a need to keep a close watch on such activities
 "Chinese presence in Sri Lanka 'could pose a threat': Indian Navy")
