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<news:title>Sri Lanka consults Maldives’ Nasheed for green bonds</news:title>
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<news:title>Kanchana unveils progress on Electricity Bill Amendments</news:title>
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<news:title>Bond market activity increases; yields dip</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Financial-Services/Study-on-public-confidence-in-insurance/42-757066</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-01-05</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Study on public confidence in insurance</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Columnists/VAT-on-jewellery-Serious-challenges-for-all-stakeholders-and-possible-solutions/4-757067</loc>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Columnists/Googling-Sri-Lanka/4-757068</loc>
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<news:title>Googling Sri Lanka</news:title>
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<news:title>Googling Sri Lanka</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Columnists/Googling-Sri-Lanka/19-757068</loc>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Columnists/Why-the-Central-Bank-Act-should-be-significantly-amended-by-a-future-govt-A-rejoinder-to-Coomaraswamy-Coorey-and-Devarajan/4-757069</loc>
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<news:title>Why the Central Bank Act should be significantly amended by a future govt: A rejoinder  to Coomaraswamy, Coorey, and Devarajan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/FT-View-Editorial/Aswasuma-and-finding-an-effective-solution-to-poverty/58-757070</loc>
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<news:title>Aswasuma and finding an effective solution to poverty</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Lifestyle/Chameeliya-Ramanayaka-Hair-Beauty-Salon-elevates-beauty-and-wellness-in-Nugegoda/8-757071</loc>
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<news:title>Over 50 receive diplomas at Cuccio-GIA graduation ceremony</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Lifestyle/Muthukaruppan-Chettiar-Jewellers-opens-third-main-outlet-in-Kandy/8-757074</loc>
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<news:title>Muthukaruppan Chettiar Jewellers opens third main outlet in Kandy</news:title>
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<news:title>Epic feat of MJM Lafir winning first world title for Sri Lanka 50 years ago</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Sports/Chanaka-and-Kaya-in-the-lead-for-Sri-Lankans-rankings/23-757078</loc>
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<news:title>India ‘A’ meet Sri Lanka ‘A’ and Pakistan ‘A’ meet Barristers of England and Wales in semi-finals today</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Sports/Dimuth-s-tribute-to-his-successor/23-757082</loc>
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<news:title>Dimuth’s tribute to his successor</news:title>
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<news:title>Hasaranga not quite ready for international cricket</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Sports/Dialog-Axiata-powers-Sri-Lanka-Cricket-as-Official-National-Team-Sponsor/23-757084</loc>
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<news:title>Dialog Axiata powers Sri Lanka Cricket as ‘Official National Team Sponsor’</news:title>
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<news:title>Navy seizes more than 245kg of heroin and crystal methamphetamine</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-01-06</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chanaka Kurera appointed Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka for Montreal, Quebec</news:title>
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<news:title>Prof. Rankaduwa appointed Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka for Halifax, Nova Scotia</news:title>
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<news:title>Abans promotes TRCSL approved smartphones in Sri Lanka</news:title>
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<news:title>Duraiappah makes historic return to Sri Lanka</news:title>
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<news:title>$ 91 m SL railway line upgrade work kicks off with India’s assistance</news:title>
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<news:title>Brooks Running Shoes comes to Sri Lanka in partnership with Asriel Holdings </news:title>
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<news:title>Legislation to combat bribery and corruption in Sri Lanka completed - says Justice Minister</news:title>
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<news:title>CEB TU Alliance challenges Minister to take action against 23,800 employees who protested</news:title>
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<news:title>Parliament to debate OSB today</news:title>
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<news:title>IFC appoints Imad N. Fakhoury as Regional Director for South Asia</news:title>
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<news:title>CBSL seeks clarification from banks over non-compliance of policy rate </news:title>
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