Bankrupt Sri Lanka saves scarce gas supplies for cremations
(AFP)-Bankrupt Sri Lanka will reserve a portion of its scarce fuel supplies for the cremation of Buddhists, whose funeral ritesContinue Reading
Category: Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka gives public workers extra day off to grow food
COLOMBO, June 14 (Reuters) – Sri Lanka has approved a four-day work week for public sector workers to help themContinue Reading
Watch: Sri Lanka may have to buy more Russian oil: Prime Minister
(Reuters) — Sri Lanka may be compelled to buy more oil from Russia as the nation faces shortages amid anContinue Reading
The AP Interview: Sri Lanka PM says he’s open to Russian oil
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka may be compelled to buy more oil from Russia as the island nationContinue Reading
Sri Lanka risks full-blown humanitarian emergency, UN agency says
GENEVA, June 10 (Reuters) – Sri Lanka is at risk of tipping into a full-blown humanitarian crisis as the country’sContinue Reading
Sri Lanka business tycoon Dhammika Perera to replace President’s brother in parliament
COLOMBO (Reuters) – One of Sri Lanka’s richest businessmen will replace the president’s brother in parliament, a ruling party officialContinue Reading
Power restored in crisis-hit Sri Lanka, UN unveils $47m aid plan
COLOMBO, June 9 (Reuters) – Striking power sector workers returned to work in Sri Lanka on Thursday after the presidentContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Muslims allowed to perform Hajj if paying in foreign currency
The Sri Lankan government has announced that Muslims would be allowed to perform Hajj this year provided they pay theirContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Hit by Power Cuts After Key Union Goes on Strike
COLOMBO (Reuters) – Swathes of Sri Lanka were hit by electricity cuts on Thursday after a power sector union wentContinue Reading
