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<news:title>FAO’s Director General arrives in Sri Lanka</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-02-27</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2024-02-27</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2024-02-27</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2024-02-27</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2024-02-27</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2024-02-27</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2024-02-27</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2024-02-27</news:publication_date>
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<news:title>Dialogue with opposition on IMF proposals</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-03-12</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dialogue with opposition on IMF proposals</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-03-12</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SriLankan Airlines should show progress within six months: Minister</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-03-12</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SriLankan Airlines should show progress within six months: Minister</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/TOP-STORY/AG-clears-Parate-suspension-for-Parliament-approval/26-759395</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-03-13</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AG clears Parate suspension for Parliament approval</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Hayleys-two-others-get-solar-power-plant-contracts-in-Matara-and-Vavunathivu/44-759396</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-03-13</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hayleys, two others get solar power plant contracts in Matara and Vavunathivu </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Govt-takes-over-Rs-100-b-worth-UL-debt-spares-175-m-five-year-international-bond/44-759397</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-03-13</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt. takes over Rs. 100 b worth UL debt; spares $ 175 m five year international bond</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Port-City-Colombo-breaks-ground-for-premier-business-park/44-759398</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-03-13</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Port City Colombo breaks ground for premier business park</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Pivithuru-Hela-Urumya-proposes-Bill-to-amend-Central-Bank-Act-over-salary-hikes/44-759399</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-03-13</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pivithuru Hela Urumya proposes Bill to amend Central Bank Act over salary hikes</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Kavan-Ratnayake-to-assume-office-as-BOC-Chairman-tomorrow/44-759400</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-03-13</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kavan Ratnayake to assume office as BOC Chairman tomorrow</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/6-000-cruise-ship-passengers-arrive-at-Hambantota-Port/44-759401</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-03-13</news:publication_date>
<news:title>6,000 cruise ship passengers arrive at Hambantota Port </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Bandula-asserts-debt-restructuring-a-national-priority-not-auspicious-timing/44-759402</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-03-13</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bandula asserts debt restructuring a national priority, not auspicious timing </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Paris-Club-requests-US-court-to-grant-SL-s-plea-for-stay-order-extension-in-case-filed-by-HRB/44-759403</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-03-13</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Paris Club requests US court to grant SL’s plea  for stay order extension in case filed by HRB</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-03-13</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/Japanese-grant-worth-Rs-3-3-b-to-extend-humanitarian-aid-amid-economic-woes/56-759405</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-03-13</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Japanese grant worth  Rs. 3.3 b to extend humanitarian aid amid economic woes </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/UNP-Sebewa-rally-a-farce-claims-Marikkar/56-759406</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-03-13</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UNP ‘Sebewa’ rally a farce claims Marikkar </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Business/Access-Ninewells-JV-get-UDA-land-for-healthcare-venture/34-759407</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-03-13</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Business/SLSI-to-sign-MoU-with-China-s-Standardisation-Administration-to-boost-trade/34-759408</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-03-13</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SLSI to sign  MoU with China’s Standardisation Administration  to boost trade </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Business/Talawakelle-Tea-Estates-wins-Best-Corporate-Citizen-Sustainability-Award-2023/34-759409</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-03-13</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Talawakelle Tea Estates wins Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Award 2023</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-03-13</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Acuity Knowledge Partners ranks at #9 in the AICPA&amp;CIMA Top 20 Employer list in Sri Lanka</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-03-13</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cabinet approves draft bill on Gender Socialisation Equality</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-03-13</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sri Lanka Vanithabhimana grand finale 2023 celebrates women’s remarkable achievements</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Columnists/The-changing-nature-of-the-world-of-work/4-759413</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-03-13</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2024-03-13</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2024-03-13</news:publication_date>
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<news:title>Record breaking Rs. 270 b Bond auction snapped up</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/FT-Click/Colombo-Fashion-Week-2024-Day-4/15-759423</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-03-13</news:publication_date>
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