Sri Lanka reverses organic farming drive as tea suffers
(AFP)- Sri Lanka on Tuesday backed down from ambitious plans to become the world’s first completely organic farming nation, reversingContinue Reading
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Bandula Warnapura, Sri Lanka’s first test captain, dies
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Bandula Warnapura, who played in two World Cups and led Sri Lanka in its firstContinue Reading
Sri Lanka imports chemical fertiliser despite ban
(AFP)-Sri Lanka’s government breached its own ban on chemical fertilisers by importing potassium chloride this week, scientists said Friday, afterContinue Reading
Italy’s bankrupt national airline makes last flight after 74 turbulent years
The last Alitalia flight was AZ1586 from Cagliari due to land at 11pm this evening Italy’s national airline is setContinue Reading
U.S. to lift travel ban Nov. 8, allowing vaccinated international visitors into the country
(AFP)- The United States announced Friday that it will allow entry to foreign travelers who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19,Continue Reading
Sri Lankan court summons prosecutor in war abduction case
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A Sri Lankan court on Friday summoned the country’s attorney general and a former navyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka drops charges against admiral over killings
(AFP)- Sri Lankan authorities have dropped charges, including conspiracy to murder, against a former navy chief linked to 11 killingsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka bonds fall after central bank scraps buyback plan; shares end lower
LONDON, Oct 11 (Reuters) – Sri Lanka’s government bonds suffered their biggest drop in nearly seven weeks on Monday afterContinue Reading
Sri Lanka President admits ‘not delivering’ as prices soar
COLOMBO (AFP)- Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa admitted his government is “not delivering” as shortages persist of food, medicines and otherContinue Reading
Russians flock to Serbia for Western-made COVID-19 vaccines
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — When Russian regulators approved the country’s own coronavirus vaccine, it was a moment of national pride,Continue Reading
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