Why #SriLanka’s economy faces a painful ‘reset’ in the coming months
Sri Lanka is locked in talks with IMF for emergency-financing aid, after its second longer-term programme with the fund inContinue Reading
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#SriLankan cafe owner feeds and shelters stranded tourists
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The tourists came to see the magical waterfalls and mountain views of the lowland jungleContinue Reading
#SriLanka to reopen for tourism in August, with multiple coronavirus tests
Sri Lanka’s virus-battered tourism industry can reopen for foreign guests from August but under strict guidelines, including multiple coronavirus testsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka top court dismisses case challenging General Election
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has dismissed all Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions challenging the dissolution of Parliament and General Election toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka fears new virus outbreak after funeral breaks curfew
Sri Lankan authorities fear a fresh outbreak of coronavirus infections after thousands of mourners paid their respects to the bodyContinue Reading
With debt crunch looming, #SriLanka needs help from its friends
LONDON (Reuters) – Sri Lanka’s finances were fragile long before the coronavirus delivered its blow, but unless the country canContinue Reading
#SriLanka to reimpose selective lockdown after virus cases spike
AFP•May 28, 2020 Sri Lanka will reimpose selective lockdown restrictions from Sunday to restrict large gatherings after recording its biggestContinue Reading
#SriLanka cricketer suspended for alleged drugs possession
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A Sri Lanka international cricketer was suspended from all forms of the sport on TuesdayContinue Reading
EU writes to Sri Lankan authorities regarding detention of lawyer Hejaaz Hizbullah #lka
The European Union (EU) has written to Sri Lankan authorities with regards to the detention of lawyer Hejaaz Hizbullah. TheContinue Reading
#SriLanka endures highest increase of #COVID19 cases in a day; gov minister accuses Kuwait of sending a ‘COVID’ bomb
Sri Lanka endures the highest number of Covid19 patients reported in a single day in the country, a whopping 135Continue Reading
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