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SL pays back another USD 100mn to Bangladesh

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Sri Lanka has paid back another USD 100 million of the USD 200 million it took from Bangladesh in a currency swap agreement two years ago.

Bangladesh Bank Executive Director and spokesperson Mezba ul Haque told the media that Bangladesh received USD 2.8 million more in interest with the second installment.

Sri Lanka reimbursed USD 50 million to Bangladesh in the first installment of the loan on August 17.

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Colombo Stamp Show begins today

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The Colombo Stamp Show takes place from today (March 27) until March 29th at Philatelic Bureau premises, Colombo 10.

The event is organized by the Philatelic Bureau, Department of Posts.

According to that department, visitors will have the opportunity to purchase a wide range of philatelic items, including local and international vintage stamps, first-day covers, commemorative postcards, as well as rare coins and currency notes.

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Special notice for Lankans in S. Korea

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The Sri Lankan Embassy in South Korea has urged Sri Lankan nationals living in the country to remain vigilant over the wildfires originated in Central Uiseong County.
Issuing a statement, the Sri Lankan Embassy in South Korea has requested Sri Lankans to refrain from visiting the affected areas, as possible.

They have also been requested not to use flammable products such as barbecue equipment.

Sri Lankans facing any emergency or distress due to the wildfires have been urged to contact the Sri Lankan Embassy via the following hotlines;

    (+82-2) 735 2966
    (+82-2) 735 2967
    (+82-2) 794 2968

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High Court judge recuses from ‘Krrish Case’

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Colombo High Court judge Manjula Thilakaratne today (March 27) recused himself from the ongoing ‘Krrish’ case.

The case is filed against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa over an alleged misappropriation of Rs. 70 million related to the Krrish transaction.

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