Cabinet allows AirSial to start operations ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has allowed AirSial to start flight operations in China, Malaysia, Sri Lanka,... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Business & Finance Sri Lanka aims to halve debt servicing costs, central bank chief says COLOMBO: Sri Lanka is committed to achieving debt sustainability at the earliest and aims to halve the servicing... Published 07 May, 2024 02:41pm
World India pulls most troops from Maldives before deadline MALÉ: The Maldives has said India withdrew more than half of its troops deployed in its territory ahead of a Friday... Published 07 May, 2024 12:38pm
Business & Finance Sri Lanka inks 20-year power purchase deal with India’s Adani Green COLOMBO: Sri Lanka has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement with India’s Adani Green Energy Ltd for two... Published 07 May, 2024 11:48am
World Japan seeks Sri Lanka recovery for regional stability COLOMBO: Strategically placed Sri Lanka’s economic recovery was essential for stability in the Indo-Pacific region,... Published 04 May, 2024 05:28pm
Sports South Africa confirm Sri Lanka, Pakistan to visit in 2024-25 CAPE TOWN: South Africa will host Sri Lanka for two Tests and Pakistan for an all-formats tour in the 2024-25 home... Published 03 May, 2024 03:11pm
World Sri Lanka leases white elephant airport built with Chinese loans COLOMBO: Sri Lanka said Friday it had leased a white elephant international airport built with Chinese loans to a... Published 26 Apr, 2024 05:07pm
World Iran ready to forge stronger ties with Sri Lanka, Raisi says COLOMBO: Iran is ready to strengthen ties with Sri Lanka and other Asian countries, its president, Ebrahim Raisi,... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 02:36pm
World Sri Lanka’s inflation drops to 2.5% in March COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s consumer price inflation dropped to 2.5% in March from 5.1% in February, official data showed... Published 22 Apr, 2024 03:32pm
World Seven killed at Sri Lanka motor race COLOMBO: At least seven people were killed and another 21 wounded when a race car ploughed into spectators at a... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
World Deep wounds in Sri Lanka five years since Easter massacre COLOMBO: Sri Lanka marks on Sunday five years since Islamist bombers slaughtered 279 people in the island’s... Published 19 Apr, 2024 11:53am
World IMF ready to support Sri Lanka’s discussions with bondholders COLOMBO: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stands ready to support Sri Lanka’s discussions with international... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:08am
Business & Finance Sri Lanka debt talks stall as deadline looms COLOMBO: Bankrupt Sri Lanka said Tuesday it had failed after three weeks of talks to reach an agreement with its... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Sports Sri Lanka close on victory in second Bangladesh Test CHITTAGONG: Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara and Kamindu Mendis each claimed two wickets as Sri Lanka came within... Updated 02 Apr, 2024 06:16pm
Business & Finance Sri Lanka optimistic about deal with bondholders soon, says junior finance minister COLOMBO: Sri Lanka is optimistic about reaching an agreement soon with bondholders to restructure about $12 billion... Published 01 Apr, 2024 03:07pm
World India’s Modi questions rival Congress about island ceded to Sri Lanka NEW DELHI: India’s half-century-old decision to end a territorial dispute with Sri Lanka over a tiny island has... Published 01 Apr, 2024 12:02pm
World China reaffirms financial support for Sri Lanka BEIJING: China has said it would continue to support Sri Lanka, as the crisis-hit island nation’s prime minister on... Updated 30 Mar, 2024 05:50pm
World Sri Lanka calls for debt-restructuring proposals from dealer managers COLOMBO: Sri Lanka has called for proposals from dealer managers to support its restructuring of some $12 billion of... Published 28 Mar, 2024 05:46pm
World Sri Lanka PM says China to develop strategic infrastructure COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s prime minister said Wednesday that China has pledged to develop the island nation’s... Published 28 Mar, 2024 07:20am
World Sri Lanka cabinet approves 40pc hike to minimum wage COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved increasing the minimum wage by 40%, a top official said on Tuesday, to... Published 27 Mar, 2024 04:38am
Sports Bangladesh lawmaker Shakib recalled for second Sri Lanka Test DHAKA: Newly elected lawmaker Shakib Al Hasan was on Tuesday recalled to the Bangladesh squad for the second Test... Published 26 Mar, 2024 05:18pm
World Sri Lankan prime minister arrives in China for state visit BEIJING: Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena arrived in China Monday for a visit during which he will meet... Published 25 Mar, 2024 02:27pm
Business & Finance McDonald’s stores close in Sri Lanka after deal ended, lawyer says COLOMBO: McDonald’s has ended an agreement with its local partner in Sri Lanka and all 12 outlets in the country... Published 25 Mar, 2024 05:47am
Sports Karunaratne half-ton keeps Sri Lanka in control against Bangladesh SYLHET: Dimuth Karunaratne scored a patient half-century to guide Sri Lanka to 119-5 in the second innings Saturday,... Published 23 Mar, 2024 06:38pm
Sports Sri Lanka defend Hasaranga’s Test selection despite ban SYLHET: Sri Lanka on Thursday defended the inclusion of all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga in the Test squad for the... Published 21 Mar, 2024 07:57pm
Sports Bangladesh have ‘high expectations’ for Sri Lanka Test series SYLHET: Bangladesh host a “formidable” Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series starting on Friday and ambitions are... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:58pm
Business & Finance Sri Lanka’s inflation eases to 5.1% in February BENGALURU: Sri Lanka’s inflation rate fell to 5.1% in February year on year from 6.5% in January, official data... Published 21 Mar, 2024 03:17pm
Business & Finance IMF, Sri Lanka reach staff-level agreement on second review of bailout package COLOMBO: The International Monetary Fund and Sri Lanka have reached a staff-level agreement on economic policies to... Published 21 Mar, 2024 03:16pm
Sports Bangladesh’s Mushfiqur injured, out of Sri Lanka Tests DHAKA: Veteran Bangladesh batsman Mushfiqur Rahim has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka... Published 19 Mar, 2024 08:56pm
Sports Bangladesh call up uncapped pace bowler Rana for Sri Lanka Test CHITTAGONG: Bangladesh included uncapped fast bowler Nahid Rana in its 15-man squad on Monday for the opening Test... Published 18 Mar, 2024 07:11pm