Sri Lanka’s tourism industry looks to new president to rebuild fortunes
GALLE, Sri Lanka (Reuters) – Tourists were busy spooning up ice-cream on the verandah of Tariq Nassim’s home at theContinue Reading
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‘Embarrassing’ Pakistan cricket hits rock bottom with Bangladesh defeats
Karachi (AFP) – Pakistan cricket was reeling Wednesday after its first-ever Test defeats against Bangladesh, the latest in a string ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka President Defends IMF Bailout In Campaign Launch
(AFP)-Sri Lanka had no option but to agree to an International Monetary Fund bailout that required tough austerity measures, PresidentContinue Reading
Maldives police probe alleged bid to topple government
(AFP)-Police in the Maldives are investigating an alleged attempt to topple President Mohamed Muizzu by stirring anger over the IndianContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Dissanayake a strong contender for president with his alliance’s focus on working class
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A political alliance centered on the working class has emerged as a strong contender in SriContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Marxists JVP eye selective foreign capital if win presidency
(AFP)-Sri Lanka’s main Marxist leader and a key presidential hopeful in elections next month pledged on Monday to selectively welcomeContinue Reading
Bangladesh revokes diplomatic passport of ex-PM Hasina
(AFP)-Bangladesh’s interim government revoked the diplomatic passport of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina on Thursday, after she fled a student-led uprisingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to host New Zealand Test during presidential vote
COLOMBO (AFP)- Sri Lanka will host New Zealand for a two-match Test series during next month’s presidential election, its cricketContinue Reading
Cricket-Sri Lanka’s Rathnayake to make test debut in Manchester
(Reuters & BBC) – Right-arm medium-fast bowler Milan Rathnayake will make his test debut when Sri Lanka face England inContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Defends Diplomat Fined For Exploitation In Australia
(AFP)-Sri Lanka’s government has defended a top diplomat ordered by an Australian court to pay over $360,000 in back wagesContinue Reading
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