South Africa renew bittersweet World Cup adventure
New Delhi — South Africa take a winning momentum into their World Cup opener against Sri Lanka desperate to... Read more
5 Oct, 2023
Sri Lanka shares rise as debt restructure spares banks
Colombo — Bankrupt Sri Lanka’s bearish bourse made a dramatic turnaround on Tuesday on the first day of trading... Read more
4 Jul, 2023
Sri Lanka doctors remove ‘world’s largest kidney stone’
Colombo — Sri Lankan military doctors have removed what is now recorded as the world’s largest kidney stone from... Read more
14 Jun, 2023
IMF says Sri Lanka’s economic recovery remains challenging
Colombo — Cash-strapped Sri Lanka’s economy showed “tentative signs of improvement” but recovery remains challenging and Colombo must pursue... Read more
2 Jun, 2023
UN warns of worsening food crisis in Sri Lanka
Colombo – The United Nations on Tuesday warned of a worsening food crisis in bankrupt Sri Lanka and said... Read more
8 Nov, 2022
54 poor nations urgently need debt relief, says UN
Geneva – Cascading global crises have left 54 countries – home to more than half of the world’s poorest... Read more
11 Oct, 2022
Sri Lanka imposes social media ban after child hunger posts
Colombo – Sri Lanka ordered civil servants on Wednesday not to express opinions on social media after some officials... Read more
28 Sep, 2022
Shortages leave bankrupt Sri Lanka’s hospitals empty
Colombo – Entire wards are dark and nearly empty in Sri Lanka’s largest hospital, its few remaining patients leaving... Read more
26 Jul, 2022
India should ease grip on T20 leagues for good of game, says Aravinda
Galle – Former Sri Lanka captain Aravinda de Silva acknowledged that the IPL and other T20 leagues have benefited... Read more
6 Jul, 2022
Dozens held in Pakistan after mob kills Sri Lankan factory boss
Sialkot – Up to 120 people have been arrested in Pakistan after a Sri Lankan factory manager was beaten... Read more
4 Dec, 2021
