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Over 119,000 people hurt by riot-control weapons across world since 2015: Report

More than 119,000 people have been injured by tear gas and other chemical irritants around the world since 2015, according to a report released Wednesday.

More than 119,000 people have been injured by tear gas and other chemical irritants around the world since 2015(AP)
Published on Mar 23, 2023 04:32 AM IST
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Sri Lanka receives first tranche of IMF bailout

Sri Lanka Economic Crisis: Sri Lanka was scheduled to receive a $330 million tranche, the first part of a nearly $3 billion bailout approved by the International Monetary Fund.

Sri Lanka Economic Crisis: A Sri Lankan flag is waved by a protester.(AP)
Published on Mar 22, 2023 10:27 AM IST
Reuters |

IMF bailout not a silver bullet for Sri Lanka, warns Moody's Analytics

“The exuberance that has been reflected in the financial markets will really fade unless we see some significant improvements from the government as also in Sri Lanka's growth prospects,” said Moody's Analytics.

Laborers load sacks of imported potatoes to hand carts at a market place in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The International Monetary Fund said Monday that its executive board has approved a nearly $3 billion bailout program for Sri Lanka over four years to help salvage the country's bankrupt economy. (AP)
Published on Mar 21, 2023 12:46 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar

Sri Lanka secures IMF bailout amidst ongoing economic crisis: Timeline of events

International Monetary Fund (IMF) says its executive board approved a nearly $3 billion bailout for Sri Lanka. The decision will allow an immediate disbursement of about $333 million.

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka is seeking a 10-year moratorium on its foreign debt.(AFP)
Published on Mar 21, 2023 12:31 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar

Sri Lanka says IMF has approved $2.9 billion bailout

"We are pleased that the IMF Executive Board approved our program," President Ranil Wickremesinghe said.

Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe. (AP)
Updated on Mar 20, 2023 10:54 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Ritu Maria Johny
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