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Sri Lanka rupee closes at 336.20/35 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady - EconomyNext

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 336.20/35 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady  EconomyNext

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World Bank Approves $150 Million to Support Sri Lanka Reforms - Devdiscourse

World Bank Approves $150 Million to Support Sri Lanka Reforms  Devdiscourse

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Colombo Dockyard returns to profit in June quarter; jumps to Rs86mn - EconomyNext

Colombo Dockyard returns to profit in June quarter; jumps to Rs86mn  EconomyNext

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Sri Lanka cancels Hindu ritual dance following underworld threats - ucanews.com

Sri Lanka cancels Hindu ritual dance following underworld threats  ucanews.com

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The Triad Connection: China’s Criminal Footprint In Sri Lanka – OpEd - Eurasia Review

The Triad Connection: China’s Criminal Footprint In Sri Lanka – OpEd  Eurasia Review

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Empowering Women In Crisis – Episode 3: The Fight to Reform Personal Laws

From child marriage under Muslim personal law to property rights challenges under Thesawalamai law, Sri Lankan women are caught in a battle for equal rights – and the need for reform is clear. We sat down with Shreen Saroor, founder of the Women’s Action Network, to discuss the hurdles and…

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Sri Lanka and US kick off joint maritime training exercise - Ada Derana

Sri Lanka and US kick off joint maritime training exercise  Ada Derana

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Concerns raised over delayed Colombo Port crane removal tender - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Concerns raised over delayed Colombo Port crane removal tender  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

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