U.S. submarine sinks Iranian warship in international waters, Hegseth says
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s navy rescued 32 people from an Iranian naval ship that sank outside SriContinue Reading
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Coal Procurement Followed Due Process; Over US$ 2 Million in Penalties Imposed on Substandard Shipments, Says Minister
Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said the coal procurement process was carried out in full compliance with established guidelinesContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Lawmakers scrap their pensions in a sweeping vote
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankan legislators overwhelmingly voted on Tuesday to scrap their pensions, in a bid toContinue Reading
Pakistan ends boycott and will face India at T20 World Cup
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan reversed its decision to boycott the T20 World Cup game against India and was directed toContinue Reading
Pakistan’s Boycott of India T20 World Cup Match could result in Financial Loss For Sri Lanka, urged to reconsider its decision
Pakistan’s last-minute boycott of its February 15 T20 World Cup group match against India in Colombo has sparked concern amongContinue Reading
Sri Lanka cyclone caused $4.1 bn damage-World Bank
Colombo (AFP) – Cyclone Ditwah, which struck Sri Lanka last month, caused an estimated $4.1 billion in direct physical damageContinue Reading
Sri Lanka forecasts 5% growth in 2026, aided by post-cyclone reconstruction
COLOMBO, Dec 17 (Reuters) – Sri Lanka expects its economy to expand by more than 5% next year, matching thisContinue Reading
Cyclone Ditwah to delay Sri Lanka’s fragile recovery, worsen poverty
COLOMBO, Dec 9 (Reuters) – Sri Lanka’s fragile economic recovery will be delayed as Cyclone Ditwah’s devastation of homes, roadsContinue Reading
President announces relief measures for people affected by weather disaster
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that Rs. 10.5 billion has already been released for disaster response, and a Rs. 50Continue Reading
Sri Lanka cyclone survivors afraid to go home, stuck in relief centres
KOTHMALE, Sri Lanka, Dec 4 (Reuters) – Residents of Kithulbadde village in central Sri Lanka say they have been leftContinue Reading
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