For Sri Lanka’s minority Tamils, election does not offer hope JAFFNA: Scarred by a decades-long civil war and struggling to survive in Sri Lanka’s crippled economy, ethnic... Published 20 Sep, 2024 01:54pm
World Sri Lanka clinches $12.5bn bond rework deal in pre-election dash LONDON: Sri Lanka reached a draft deal with creditors to restructure $12.5 billion of international bonds, it said ... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:11am
World Sri Lanka flags civil service pay hike ahead of vote COLOMBO: Bankrupt Sri Lanka will offer hefty salary increases and higher pensions to civil servants, President Ranil... Published 26 Aug, 2024 07:01am
Markets Sri Lanka shares down ahead of presidential election BENGALURU: Sri Lankan shares edged lower on Friday, dragged by losses in energy and real estate stocks. The CSE All... Published 30 Jul, 2024 03:10am
Sports Bangladesh-A, Sri Lanka-A cricket teams to tour Pakistan LAHORE: Pakistan Shaheens will play four additional four-day and six 50-over matches this year when Bangladesh-A and... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Sports Bangladesh skipper calls for better wickets ahead of T20 World Cup DHAKA: Bangladesh can only hope to improve their lacklustre T20 World Cup record once they get better pitches at... Published 28 May, 2024 11:46am
Sports Sri Lanka’s death ‘sensation’ for T20 World Cup: Pathirana COLOMBO: Young fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana has rattled the world’s top batsmen with his toe-crushing yorkers in... Published 28 May, 2024 11:43am
World Sri Lanka holds rates to manage inflation, foster economic stability COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s central bank held interest rates steady on Tuesday to ensure inflation pressures remain in... Published 28 May, 2024 11:01am
World Sri Lanka T20 team owner arrested for graft allegations COLOMBO: The foreign owner of a T20 cricket team in Sri Lanka’s Premier League (LPL) was arrested on Wednesday on... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
Business & Finance Sri Lanka shares end lower BENGALURU: Sri Lankan shares closed lower on Friday, dragged by losses in energy and consumer discretionary stocks.... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
World Sri Lanka fails to agree on restructuring terms with bondholders COLOMBO: Sri Lanka has failed to strike an agreement on restructuring about $12 billion of debt with its... Updated 16 Apr, 2024 07:27pm
World Elections could dent Sri Lanka’s recovery: ADB COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s recovery could be stalled by abrupt policy changes after elections later this year even as ... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
World Sri Lanka cuts key interest rates, seeks China deal COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s central bank cut interest rates Tuesday as the prime minister visited China seeking a debt... Published 27 Mar, 2024 04:38am
Markets Sri Lankan shares end higher as financials gain BENGALURU: Sri Lankan shares rose for a tenth consecutive session on Friday, helped by gains in financials and... Published 18 Mar, 2024 04:56am
Sports Sri Lanka, Bangladesh hit by key injuries for ODI decider CHITTAGONG: Sri Lanka fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka will miss the rest of the tour of Bangladesh while home paceman... Published 17 Mar, 2024 04:45pm
Sports Bangladesh axe Liton for third Sri Lanka ODI CHITTAGONG: Bangladesh dropped Liton Das for Monday’s third and final one-day international against Sri Lanka after... Published 16 Mar, 2024 05:54pm
World Crisis-hit Sri Lankan economy rebounds as tourists return COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s economy rebounded strongly in the fourth quarter of 2023 from the island nation’s unprecedented... Updated 16 Mar, 2024 10:18pm
Sports Hasaranga return boosts Sri Lanka for Bangladesh T20 decider SYLHET: Sri Lanka T20 captain Wanindu Hasaranga’s return from suspension could give his team the edge in the decider... Published 08 Mar, 2024 05:28pm
Print Sri Lanka ex-leader claims ousted over China investments COLOMBO: Former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa ended a long silence over his ouster Thursday by releasing a... Updated 08 Mar, 2024 09:47am
World Sri Lanka repays $20m Iranian oil debt with tea COLOMBO: Cash-strapped Sri Lanka said Wednesday it had exported tea worth $20 million to Iran to partially repay its... Published 21 Feb, 2024 08:31pm
World Sri Lanka inflation to reach 5% during Q3-Q4 COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s inflation is expected to return to the government’s 5% target starting from the last two... Published 21 Feb, 2024 01:17pm
World Sri Lankan health crisis could worsen as doctors seek work abroad COLOMBO: Once considered one of the best in the region, Sri Lanka’s healthcare system is ailing, laid low by the... Published 19 Feb, 2024 10:30am
Sports Sri Lanka out for 160 after late collapse against Afghans DAMBULLA: Afghanistan seamer Fazalhaq Farooqi took three wickets to help bowl out Sri Lanka for 160 after a... Updated 17 Feb, 2024 09:20pm
Sports Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by 155 runs to secure 2-0 series win KANDY: Sri Lanka secured a convincing 155 run win over Afghanistan in the second one-day international on Sunday,... Updated 11 Feb, 2024 10:19pm
Sports Sri Lanka readies for challenge in Afghanistan ODI series KANDY: Sri Lanka won their one-off Test match against Afghanistan by 10 wickets, but skipper and captain Kusal... Published 08 Feb, 2024 07:32pm
Editorials Inflationary spiral remains a problem EDITORIAL: Consumer Price Index (CPI) for January 2024 declined by 1.4 percentage points against the previous month... Updated 07 Feb, 2024 06:12am
Markets Sri Lanka approves lifting some limits on rupee conversion for outward remittances COLOMBO: Sri Lanka has approved gradually lifting some limits on converting rupees to foreign exchange for outward... Published 06 Feb, 2024 01:50pm
World Sri Lanka eyes $5bn in foreign funds after debt restructure: minister COLOMBO: Sri Lanka expects to attract about $5 billion in foreign funds in the next two years once it is able to... Published 06 Feb, 2024 05:00am
Business & Finance Sri Lanka inflation rate rises to 4.2% in December BENGALURU: Sri Lanka’s consumer price inflation rate rose to 4.2% year-on-year in December from 2.8% in November,... Published 22 Jan, 2024 03:03pm
Markets Sri Lanka shares end lower for ninth straight session BENGALURU: Sri Lankan shares fell for the ninth consecutive session on Friday, hurt by losses in consumer staples ... Published 22 Jan, 2024 05:37am
Satellite photos show Israel hit Iran former nuclear weapons test building, missile facilities, researchers say