Ahead of his team’s Super Four phase match against Afghanistan at the ongoing Asia Cup 2022, Sri Lanka assistant coach Naveed Nawaz defended his side’s bowling against Bangladesh in their Group B match. “We had a couple of players debuting. So you have to give them opportunities and allow them to make a […]
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Sri Lanka: Devastating crisis for children, a ‘cautionary tale’ for South Asia
Staple foods have become unaffordable, warned UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia, George Laryea-Adjei as the island nation continues to suffer its worst financial slump since its independence. In a statement issued on Friday, Laryea-Adjei also pointed out that severe malnutrition in crisis-wracked Sri Lanka was already among the highest in the region. The alert […]
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WHO pledges to provide USD 4 million worth medical supplies to Sri Lanka
The World Health Organization (WHO) has pledged to provide essential medical supplies worth USD 4 million to Sri Lanka. In a congratulatory message to Ranil Wickremesinghe on being appointed as President, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus pledged to deliver essential medical supplies valued at USD 4 million, according to Colombo Gazette. […]
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Sri Lanka among 10 countries with highest food price inflation: World Bank
Sri Lanka is ranked fifth among the 10 countries with the highest food price inflation in the world, according to the latest World Bank assessment. In its Food Security update, the World Bank said trade policy actions on food and fertilizers have surged since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. Countries actively used trade […]
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Sri Lanka: US, EU voice concern over protesters being detained under counter-terrorism law
The United States and Canada along with the countries in the European Union have expressed concern over Sri Lanka’s use of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) on protestors who participated in the agitation that led to Gotabaya Rajapaksa stepping down as the President of the economic-crisis hit counry, local media reported. […]
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India hands over 21,000 tonnes of fertilizer to Sri Lanka
India on Monday handed over 21,000 tonnes of fertilizer to the crisis-ridden neighbour Sri Lanka. “Adding to the fragrance of friendship and cooperation. High Commissioner formally handed over 21,000 tonnes of fertilizer supplied under India’s special support to the people of Sri Lanka,” tweeted the High Commission of India in […]
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Ex-Sri Lanka President Gotabaya applies for US green card: Report
The former President of Sri Lanka who fled the island nation in July amid mass protests demanding his resignation is awaiting to obtain a US green card to return back to the United States along with his wife and son, a media report said. Former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia, […]
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Gotabaya Rajapaksa set for return to Sri Lanka next week: Report
Sri Lanka’s former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is all set to return next week to the island nation that he was forced to flee in July after massive protests against him, local media reported. Former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia, Udayanga Weeratunga, who is also related to Gotabaya, hinted that Rajapaksa […]
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1990 Suwa Seriya: India’s life-saving gift to Sri Lanka celebrates 6th anniversary
Sri Lanka’s free ambulance service 1990 Suwa Seriya, which was provided to Sri Lanka under Indian grant assistance, turned six this year on Friday. The project was launched in 2016 when Prime Minister Narendra Modi provided a health package in the form of a grant of USD 7.6 million, News […]
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Sri Lanka ex-president Gotabaya Rajapaksa extends stay in Singapore
Sri Lanka’s former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa has extended his stay in Singapore for another 14 days, the Straits Times reported on Wednesday. Rajapaksa was issued a 14-day visit pass when he arrived at the Changi Airport in Singapore from the Maldives on July 14. His pass to the city-state will […]
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Sri Lanka delays fuel distribution as per QR Code system
The fuel distribution process for vehicles as per the QR code system in Sri Lanka, which was scheduled to commence today, will be delayed further, The Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) said on Monday. Earlier, the Power and Energy Ministry of Sri Lanka announced that the country would […]
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Sri Lanka’s besieged presidential office reopens after crackdown on protesters
After the Sri Lankan military crackdown on the anti-government protesters, the besieged presidential office reopened on Monday. The Presidential office building was occupied earlier this month by protesters angered by Sri Lanka’s unprecedented economic crisis. At that time, the then President Gotabay Rajapaksa fled the country to the Maldives before […]
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NIA searches across Tamil Nadu in case related to narcotics, arms trafficking in India & Sri Lanka
The National Investigation Agency conducted searches at multiple locations in Tamil Nadu, in connection with a case of trafficking of narcotics and arms to India and Sri Lanka, and has recovered and seized gadgets and incriminating documents, officials said. A total of 22 premises of accused and suspects were searched by the officials. The illegal activities were […]
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Sri Lanka: UN experts sound alarm on economic crisis
Greater support must be given to Sri Lanka as the country faces economic crisis and political turmoil, a group of UN human rights experts stated in an appeal to the international community. “Sri Lanka’s economic collapse needs immediate global attention, not just from humanitarian agencies, but from international financial institutions, private lenders […]
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Sri Lanka to elect new president today amid economic crisis
Sri Lanka is set to elect a new president on Wednesday following the resignation of Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who flew to Singapore via the Maldives, amid an unprecedented economic crisis that has led to a shortage of fuel of and other essentials in the country. Acting Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe […]