Sri Lanka on Tuesday declared a state of emergency over food shortages as private banks ran out of foreign exchange to finance imports. With the country suffering a hard-hitting economic crisis, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said he ordered emergency regulations to counter the hoarding of sugar, rice and other essential foods. […]
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Sri Lanka name 26-member U-19 training squad for Asia Cup and World Cup
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the selection of a 26 member under 19 national training squad in preparation for the upcoming inbound tours, U19 Asia Cup, and the U19 World Cup. “The Junior National Selectors chose the squad of 26 members out of the 75 players, chosen via an Island […]
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India Sotheby’s clocks record sales of multi-million dollar homes in India, Sri Lanka
India Sotheby’s International Realty (India SIR) has said it concluded over 50 transactions of million dollar plus homes in India and Sri Lanka over the past 12 months despite pandemic lockdown. The top markets included Lutyen’s Delhi, North Goa, and Colombo. Most of the million-dollar homes sold were independent bungalows and ultra-luxury floors in resale. Among them was Sapphire […]
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China’s growing control over Sri Lanka infrastructure projects sparks concerns
China’s increasing control over high-profile Sri Lankan infrastructure projects has renewed fears that the country may soon become a Chinese colony. This comes after the China Harbor Engineering Company (CHEC) won a new development project last month for a 17-km elevated highway in Colombo. The terms of the deal allow CHEC to own […]
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England beat Sri Lanka by 8 wickets to clinch ODI series win
Jason Roy, Joe Root and Eoin Morgan all scored half-centuries as England defeated Sri Lanka by eight-wicket to clinch the ODI series here at The Oval on Thursday. Winning the toss, England skipper Eoin Morgan opted to field first and the decision paid immediate dividends as Sam Curran struck twice in only the second over of the contest, picking the scalps of Kusal Perera […]
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EU parliament adopts resolution on Sri Lanka, propose GSP withdrawal
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution calling for the repeal of Sri Lanka’s Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) as the law is deemed incompatible with the conventions that the country has to implement under the Generalized Scheme of Preferences (GSP+) granted to the island nation. The resolution was adopted by 628 votes in favour of […]
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Ban vs SL: We haven’t nailed the perfect performance yet, says Tamim
A complete team effort saw Bangladesh defeat Sri Lanka by 103 runs (DLS method) in the second ODI on Tuesday and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. Skipper Tamim Iqbal wants the team to try and nail the ‘perfect game’. While Mushfiqur Rahim smashed a gutsy ton, Mehidy Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman picked three wickets each […]
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Chaminda Vaas to continue as Sri Lanka’s fast bowling consultant
Former Sri Lanka pacer Chaminda Vaas has withdrawn his resignation and will continue as the fast bowling consultant of the national team. The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said matters which led to Vaas’ resignation were “amicably resolved” after a meeting between the former fast bowler and SLC management. “Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to inform you that pursuant to a […]
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Sri Lanka to ban burqa, shut many Islamic schools, minister says
Sri Lanka will ban the wearing of the burqa and shut more than a thousand Islamic schools, a government minister said today, the latest actions affecting the country’s minority Muslim population. Minister for public security Sarath Weerasekera told a news conference he had signed a paper yesterday for cabinet approval […]
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Sri Lanka receives 10 state-of-the-art railway passenger coaches from India
Sri Lanka has received ten state-of-the-art railway passenger coaches from India as part of the supply of 160 coaches to Sri Lankan Railways by the Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES). “India-Sri Lanka cooperation in the transport sector continues to expand with the arrival of 10 state-of-the-art railway passenger coaches at the Colombo Port,” said Indian High Commission in Colombo in […]
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Imran Khan’s Sri Lanka visit aims at gaining brownie points to be used against India
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s scheduled two-day visit to Sri Lanka beginning 22 February 2021 is aimed at gaining brownie points with Colombo to be used against India, reported News hub.ik. The political rationale for a visit to Colombo could be that it coincides with the start of the 46th UN Human […]
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India dispatches Covishield vaccines to Bahrain, Sri Lanka
After providing coronavirus vaccines to several countries including Bangladesh, Nepal, and the Maldives, India on Thursday established its position as a reliable partner in COVID-19 assistance by dispatching Covishield vaccines to Bahrain and Sri Lanka. A consignment of 50,400 doses of coronavirus vaccines will be provided by India to Sri Lanka under the Vaccine Maitri initiative, while Bahrain will receive […]
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Sri Lankan health minister tests positive for Covid-19 after endorsing sorcery
Sri Lanka’s health minister, who publicly endorsed sorcery and magic potions to stop surging coronavirus infections in the island, has tested positive and will self-isolate, officials said today. Pavithra Wanniarachchi had publicly consumed and endorsed a magic potion, later revealed to contain honey and nutmeg, manufactured by a sorcerer who […]
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India open to travel to Sri Lanka for limited-overs series, says BCCI
The Indian cricket board – BCCI says it is open to tour Sri Lanka in July for a six-match limited over series, if the government allows them to. “It all depends on government directives pertaining to lockdown relaxations and travel restrictions. We are open to travel if it doesn’t compromise […]
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Won’t allow ‘outside interference’ in Sri Lanka’s internal affairs: China
China would always respect Sri Lanka’s sovereignty and not allow any “outside interference” in its internal affairs, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday as he met President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his brother Mahinda Rajapaksa. Wang met the two leaders separately with both sides pledging to further promote relations between […]