India, Sri Lanka agree to boost ties through energy, power and port projects NEW DELHI: India and Sri Lanka said on Friday that they had agreed to improve economic ties by increasing... Published 21 Jul, 2023 04:26pm
World Sri Lanka parliament passes anti-corruption bill without vote COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s parliament approved an anti-corruption bill on Wednesday, aimed at improving governance in the... Published 19 Jul, 2023 08:07pm
World Sri Lankan leader seeks to disarm India’s China fears COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s president arrives in India on Thursday for his first visit to the regional powerhouse, with... Published 18 Jul, 2023 11:41am
Sports Shakeel, Saud help Pakistan counter Sri Lanka’s spin GALLE: An unbeaten century stand between Saud Shakeel and Agha Salman rescued Pakistan from a precarious 101-5 on... Updated 17 Jul, 2023 06:13pm
Sports Pakistan hope to end year-long winless run against Sri Lanka GALLE: The last Test Pakistan won began a year ago on Sunday against Sri Lanka in Galle, and captain Babar Azam... Published 15 Jul, 2023 07:06pm
World China’s foreign minister to miss ASEAN meet, deepening mystery over whereabouts China’s foreign minister Qin Gang will not attend a diplomatic gathering in Indonesia as expected this week, sources... Published 11 Jul, 2023 10:47am
Sports Sri Lanka win Cricket World Cup qualifier tournament in Zimbabwe Spinner Maheesh Theekshana took 4-31 as Sri Lanka claimed victory over Netherlands by 128 runs in the final of the... Published 09 Jul, 2023 07:12pm
Sports Sri Lanka see off sorry West Indies in qualifier dead rubber HARARE: Sri Lanka maintained their unbeaten record at the Cricket World Cup Qualifier as Pathum Nissanka’s hundred... Published 07 Jul, 2023 07:46pm
World Sri Lanka parliament approves domestic debt restructuring plan COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s parliament approved a domestic debt restructuring plan on Saturday that is crucial to continue... Updated 01 Jul, 2023 09:42pm
World Inflation eases sharply in bankrupt Sri Lanka COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's inflation eased to 12 percent in June, official data showed Saturday, the lowest figures since... Updated 01 Jul, 2023 09:42pm
Markets Sri Lanka to unveil domestic debt restructuring strategy this week COLOMBO: Debt-laden Sri Lanka will unveil its domestic debt restructuring strategy this week, central bank chief P.... Published 25 Jun, 2023 10:49pm
World Sri Lanka set to start tea-for-oil barter with Iran next month COLOMBO: Sri Lanka is set to start bartering tea to Iran next month in lieu of $250 million owed for oil, a Sri... Published 23 Jun, 2023 04:50pm
Sports Pakistan, Sri Lanka to jointly host Asia Cup cricket COLOMBO: Pakistan will jointly host this year’s 50-over Asia Cup tournament with Sri Lanka, organisers said... Published 16 Jun, 2023 06:27am
Business & Finance Cash-strapped Sri Lanka’s economy shrinks 11.5pc COLOMBO: Crisis-hit Sri Lanka’s economy shrank by 11.5 percent in the first quarter just before an IMF bailout... Published 16 Jun, 2023 06:27am
World Cash-strapped Sri Lanka’s economy shrinks 11.5 percent COLOMBO: Crisis-hit Sri Lanka’s economy shrank by 11.5 percent in the first quarter just before an IMF bailout... Published 15 Jun, 2023 08:56pm
World Sri Lanka president to hold debt talks on France visit COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s President Ranil Wickremesinghe is likely to discuss the crisis-stricken nation’s debt with... Updated 13 Jun, 2023 12:47pm
Sports Sri Lanka likely Asia Cup venue after India-Pakistan row: official COLOMBO: Asia Cup matches involving India could be played in Sri Lanka after the cricketing powerhouse refused to... Published 11 Jun, 2023 04:25pm
World Sri Lanka to reduce drug prices by 16% as crisis eases COLOMBO: Sri Lanka will slash the price of 60 essential drugs by 16% from June 15, the Health Minister said on... Published 06 Jun, 2023 01:16pm
Sports Sri Lanka square ODI series with 132 run win over Afghanistan HAMBANTOTA, (Sri Lanka): Quick bowler Dushmantha Chameera stormed back into the Sri Lankan team to power their... Published 05 Jun, 2023 03:27am
Markets Sri Lankan shares rise as central bank cuts rates, signals rebound from crisis Sri Lankan shares rose on Thursday after the country’s central bank cut key interest rates by 250 basis points on... Published 01 Jun, 2023 12:06pm
Business & Finance Sri Lanka’s key inflation rate eases to 25.2% in May COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s key inflation rate eased to 25.2% in May from 35.3% in April, the statistics department said on... Published 31 May, 2023 03:27pm
Sports Sri Lanka call up IPL star Pathirana for Afghan series COLOMBO: Sri Lanka called up Indian Premier League winner Matheesha Pathirana on Tuesday into the 16-member ODI... Published 30 May, 2023 05:56pm
Sports Asia Cup fate to be decided during IPL final NEW DELHI: The fate of this year’s Asia Cup, which may determine Pakistan’s participation in the World Cup in India,... Published 25 May, 2023 03:03pm
Markets ‘Nonsensical’: economist Atif Mian slams Pakistan govt’s policies Criticises selling cheaper fuel at expense of GDP Updated 24 May, 2023 05:21pm
World IMF asks Sri Lanka to speed debt restructuring COLOMBO: The International Monetary Fund asked Sri Lanka Tuesday to speed its debt restructuring and warned any... Published 23 May, 2023 05:33pm
World China enters Sri Lanka’s domestic fuel market COLOMBO: Cash-strapped Sri Lanka signed a deal on Monday allowing a Chinese company to enter the island’s domestic... Published 22 May, 2023 07:46pm
World China should play formal role in Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring: US official COLOMBO: China should play a formal role in the common framework for creditor talks set up by India and the Paris... Published 16 May, 2023 06:39pm
World IMF official says Sri Lanka reforms critical, evaluating progress COLOMBO: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission in Sri Lanka will evaluate progress made on reforms so far... Published 15 May, 2023 06:46pm
Sports Pakistan may boycott World Cup if it loses Asia Cup hosting rights: Sethi There is a “very real possibility” that Pakistan will boycott this year’s World Cup in India if they lose hosting... Updated 15 May, 2023 07:06pm
World IMF delegation to arrive in Sri Lanka on Thursday COLOMBO: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team will arrive in Sri Lanka on Thursday, a statement from the... Published 10 May, 2023 12:58pm
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