Sri Lankan govt. finally allows Chinese ship visit
Foreign Minister Sabry said that as a sovereign nation, Sri Lanka could decide whether to allow a vessel to enter its ports, and refused to divulge whether Indian officials had…
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IMF checkmates Ranil
In its report, the IMF says that among many other reasons for popular discontent, the postponement of local government elections has been a source of popular discontent, notes the…
India rise to 5th in Asian Games medal tally with historic women’s cricket gold
Electing to bat, India were bolstered by the return of skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, and put 116 runs on the board on a track that offered help to the spinners. In reply, Sri Lanka…
Sri Lanka’s economy shrinks 3.1% in Q2
The downturn was driven by high inflation, a depreciating currency and lower purchasing power, the Census and Statistics Department said in a statement.
Siraj stars as India rout Sri Lanka for eighth Asia Cup crown
Sri Lanka’s miserably low total in the 50-over contest left a nearly packed house disappointed after they witnessed just 116 minutes of play.
Sri Lanka stun Pakistan to earn Asia Cup final match against India
A raucous home crowd rejoiced but the result broke the heart of millions of fans awaiting an India-Pakistan final in the 50-over tournament, a prelude to the upcoming ODI World…
Sri Lanka survive Afghanistan scare to reach Asia Cup Super Four
Needing to overhaul a target of 292 in 37.1 overs to oust Sri Lanka on net run-rate, Afghanistan fell agonisingly short as Mujeeb Ur Rahman holed out with three needed from the…
Sri Lankan inflation halves to 4.6 per cent
Since June, Sri Lanka's inflation has come down sharply from the runaway levels seen earlier, also helped by a stronger rupee currency, which has lowered the costs of fuel, power…
Sri Lankans migrate in thousands as bankrupt nation struggles
The South Asian nation’s 22 million people suffered desperate shortages of essentials in 2022 after the government ran out of dollars to finance imports, including life-saving…
Inflation eases sharply in Sri Lanka
This week, the government unveiled a debt restructuring plan which offers a 30 per cent haircut for international sovereign bondholders, who account for more than a quarter of Sri…