Gotabaya Rajapaksa to return to Sri Lanka on August 24, says his cousin
(PTI)-Gotabaya Rajapaksa will return to Sri Lanka on August 24, his cousin Udayanga Weeratunga said on Wednesday, over a monthContinue Reading
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Chinese navy ship docks in Sri Lanka, stokes worry in India
HAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka (AP) — A Chinese navy vessel arrived at a Beijing-built port in southern Sri Lanka on Tuesday,Continue Reading
S&P pushes Sri Lankan bonds deeper into junk territory with ‘default’ rating
(Reuters) – Global ratings agency S&P Global on Monday slashed its rating on Sri Lankan bonds to ‘D’, representing default,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka permits Chinese ship to dock after postponement
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A Chinese research ship will be allowed to dock in a Sri Lankan port afterContinue Reading
Sri Lanka introduces bill to clip presidential powers
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A Sri Lankan government minister on Wednesday submitted to Parliament a constitutional amendment bill thatContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Ousted President Expected to Fly to Thailand – Sources
(Reuters) – Sri Lanka’s ousted president, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, is expected to arrive in Thailand on Thursday, seeking temporary shelter inContinue Reading
Sri Lankans rally against crackdown on protesters
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP)– Hundreds of Sri Lankans on Tuesday rallied against a government crackdown and the use of emergency lawsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Seeks Chinese Ship Delay After Indian Pressure
Sri Lanka has asked China to indefinitely delay a visit by a ship reported by Indian media to be aContinue Reading
Rights group says Sri Lanka harassed, intimidated protesters
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — An international human rights group says Sri Lanka’s government is using emergency laws to harassContinue Reading
3 Sri Lankans missing; Thompson-Herah wins Commonwealth gold
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — The Sri Lankan team has asked its athletes and officials at the Commonwealth Games to turnContinue Reading
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