Sri Lanka

Navy receives maritime interdiction and protective equipment from U.S. The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka (Press Release)02:15
Sri Lanka to opt for domestic debt restructuring post-IMF bailout: Government Outlook India04:21
India, Japan announces joint interest in co-operation with Sri Lanka for free, open Indo-Pacific Sri Lanka Daily Mirror04:18
UN paints bleak picture of rights in Sri Lanka Human Rights Watch18:03
Both Lankan and Indian traders saving over 50% in transaction costs by using INR Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:02
Middle-class Sri Lankans are fleeing their country The Economist09:11
Sri Lanka's debt restructuring options The Telegraph, Calcutta04:39

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Sri Lanka's key inflation rate eases to 50.3% in March Reuters05:59

In the last 2 hours

Sri Lanka's debt restructuring options The Telegraph, Calcutta04:39

Sri Lanka To Opt For Domestic Debt Restructuring Post-IMF Bailout: Government Outlook India04:21

India, Japan announces joint interest in co-operation with Sri Lanka for free, open Indo-Pacific Sri Lanka Daily Mirror04:18

Sri Lanka c.bank likely to hold rates next week after 100 bps hike earlier Reuters04:17

In the last 4 hours

Sri Lanka central bank likely to hold rates next week after 100 bps hike earlier Channel NewsAsia04:12

'Hardik just like Dhoni' says Kumble; Zaheer picks 'Jodi No. 1' before GT vs CSK Hindustan Times03:28

Navy receives maritime interdiction and protective equipment from U.S. The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka (Press Release)02:15

In the last 6 hours

No more safe houses at embassies for unregistered female migrant workers, SLBFE informs ColomboPage.com02:05

Mylvaganam Nimalarajan murder suspect remains under investigation says British war crimes police Tamil Guardian01:58

Consideration of the petitions against the Finance Secretary for contempt of court on May 22 ColomboPage.com01:34

The President says the government is committed to building a digitalized modern Sri Lanka ColomboPage.com01:14

ITC meets Min of Trade to present e certificate of origin system for SL exporters Lanka Business Online01:09

Sri Lanka labour to 157 all out in third New Zealand ODI France 2401:06

ComBank launches LankaPay cards in Sri Lanka Lanka Business Online00:59

ITC presents game-changing e-Certificate of Origin system for Sri Lankan exporters ColomboPage.com00:33

Earlier today

Governor of Central Bank and Secretary to the Treasury explain IMF program at virtual Investor Presentation ColomboPage.com00:13

In the last 8 hours

Butterflies and dinosaurs, spaceships and girl-power this Avurudu – Tropic Of Linen drops its most fun collection yet ColomboPage.com23:43 30-Mar-23

CIPM President wins ‘Outstanding HR Business Leader’ at CEO Awards Lakehouse Daily News23:38 30-Mar-23

Dialog voted as ‘Telecommunication Brand of the Year’ at SLIM-KANTAR People’s Awards Lakehouse Daily News23:38 30-Mar-23

People’s Bank strikes Gold at Technnovation Awards Lakehouse Daily News23:18 30-Mar-23

Yesterday

Evangelist cancels plan to visit Jaffna The New Indian Express21:54 30-Mar-23

Colombo Fashion Week in Sri Lanka China.org.cn21:14 30-Mar-23

Sri Lanka wins toss, bats in 3rd ODI against New Zealand Mail Online21:04 30-Mar-23

India to support solar power plant construction in Trincomalee Tamil Guardian19:42 30-Mar-23

Sri Lankan Navy imposes restrictions on Tamil fishermen in Vadamarachchi Tamil Guardian19:12 30-Mar-23

SL signals willingness to consider rupee debt for restructuring Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:02 30-Mar-23

SIA launches Boeing B787-10 Dreamliner on Colombo-Singapore route Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:02 30-Mar-23

ITC’s new electronic system cuts down processing time of ‘Certificate of Origin’ by 94% Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:02 30-Mar-23

Both Lankan and Indian traders saving over 50% in transaction costs by using INR Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:02 30-Mar-23

Reyaz Mihular appointed to SLT board Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:02 30-Mar-23

Sri Lanka hopes to finalise debt relief deal in six months Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:02 30-Mar-23

SL should ban sale of single-stick cigarettes if serious about reducing smoking prevalence: IPS Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:02 30-Mar-23

UN Paints Bleak Picture of Rights in Sri Lanka Human Rights Watch18:03 30-Mar-23

ITC presents game-changing e Certificate of Origin system to Minister of Trade for Sri Lankan exporters Lakehouse Daily News17:40 30-Mar-23

First consignment of Pelwatte Ceylon Butter exported to the Maldives Lakehouse Daily News17:40 30-Mar-23

Many Indian exporters shifting to settle transactions with SL in INR Lakehouse Daily News17:40 30-Mar-23

IMF program last chance to create prosperous nation - President Lakehouse Daily News17:40 30-Mar-23

Link Natural unveils ‘Swastha by Link Natural’ centre Lakehouse Daily News17:40 30-Mar-23

Sri Lanka Insurance Badulla Branch relocates Lakehouse Daily News17:40 30-Mar-23

Open Lankan market to foreign investors - Marikkar Lakehouse Daily News17:40 30-Mar-23

‘Geoffrey Bawa: It is Essential to be There’ exhibition in New Delhi Lakehouse Daily News17:39 30-Mar-23

Bakery owners get first stock of eggs from India Lakehouse Daily News17:38 30-Mar-23

Only SLFEB registered women will be allowed at safe houses from April 1 Lakehouse Daily News17:38 30-Mar-23

‘Sayura’ Study Campus of Mahapola Ports & Maritime Academy opened ColomboPage.com15:55 30-Mar-23

Using English for all first grade students commences from today ColomboPage.com15:55 30-Mar-23

Domestic debt optimization to be conducted on a voluntary basis based on consultations with major Bondholders Lanka Business Online13:49 30-Mar-23

Sri Lanka's Ethnic Conflict Must Be Resolved to Achieve Prosperity: Prez Wickremesinghe News18.com11:32 30-Mar-23

EXCLUSIVE: UK grants ‘third country’ asylum for two Sri Lankans following suicide attempts The New Humanitarian11:01 30-Mar-23

This is our last chance to forge ahead- The President said delivering the keynote address at the ‘Economic Dialogue-… The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka (Press Release)10:40 30-Mar-23

Focus on ethnic conflict: Wickremesinghe The Telegraph, Calcutta10:40 30-Mar-23

Belarus' Industry Ministry seeks to build cooperation with Sri Lanka BelTA10:29 30-Mar-23

The first batch of eggs imported from India released to the market ColomboPage.com10:19 30-Mar-23

Sri Lanka expects to finalise a domestic debt rework by May Reuters10:18 30-Mar-23

South Asia’s ambivalence on Ukraine: National interest and the burden of history Observer Research Foundation10:11 30-Mar-23

Sri Lanka: IMF Approves Bailout Global Finance Magazine10:05 30-Mar-23

Sri Lanka President says ethnic issue must be resolved for the country to prosper ColomboPage.com09:49 30-Mar-23

Middle-class Sri Lankans are fleeing their country The Economist09:11 30-Mar-23

Sri Lankan delegation on visit to Belarus BelTA08:58 30-Mar-23

IMF’s Package to Sri Lanka Includes Corruption Fixing The Diplomat08:48 30-Mar-23

Sports Minister asks for meeting with ICC to address allegations of political interference at SLC Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:51 30-Mar-23

Sri Lankan shares end lower as communication services, financials weigh Business Recorder, Pakistan07:34 30-Mar-23

Singapore Airlines Launches Boeing B787-10 on Colombo-Singapore Route Lanka Business Online07:28 30-Mar-23

How the IMF bailout is changing Sri Lanka’s foreign policy Himal Southasian06:58 30-Mar-23

Fitch Downgrades Hela Apparel Holdings to ‘AA-(Ika)’; Outlook Negative Lanka Business Online06:26 30-Mar-23

Suraksha safe houses will not accept unregistered house maids from April 1: SLBFE Sri Lanka Daily Mirror06:08 30-Mar-23

Jimi Famurewa reviews Rambutan: an unforgettable, palate-rattling trip Evening Standard05:26 30-Mar-23

Death of businessman: SL yet to receive Indonesian forensic report Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:23 30-Mar-23

Mullaitivu families of the disappeared continue calls for international justice Tamil Guardian04:24 30-Mar-23

Former school Principal acquitted from bribery charges Sri Lanka Daily Mirror04:12 30-Mar-23

China's temple tourism booms as youth visit Buddhist shrines in droves Hindustan Times04:08 30-Mar-23

Last respects paid to the late former Speaker Hon. Joseph Michael Perera in Parliament The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka (Press Release)03:37 30-Mar-23

India, Sri Lanka to jointly build solar power plant in island nation The Week03:01 30-Mar-23

Former school principle acquitted from bribery charges Sri Lanka Daily Mirror03:00 30-Mar-23

Sri Lanka’s government should make sure that wealthy pay their fair share: Human Rights Watch Lanka Business Online01:54 30-Mar-23

Kohila consumption up by 40% in SL during height of economic crisis: Report Sri Lanka Daily Mirror01:48 30-Mar-23

Court of Appeal cannot order the retirement of doctors and other employees, AG informs court ColomboPage.com01:45 30-Mar-23

Sri Lankan High Commissioner discusses bilateral economic cooperation with India Reserve Bank Governor ColomboPage.com01:14 30-Mar-23

Sri Lanka Navy finds over 165kg of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 54 million in Madagal, Jaffna ColomboPage.com00:54 30-Mar-23

EU funded SEDR Project launches Policy Brief to strengthen alternative dispute resolution in Sri Lanka ColomboPage.com00:34 30-Mar-23

SLT-MOBITEL powers Future Minds as national ICT solutions provider ColomboPage.com00:24 30-Mar-23

Hunas Holdings PLC announces landmark partnership with Adrian Zecha ColomboPage.com00:13 30-Mar-23

Bondholders Set to Tussle With Sri Lanka Over Debt Restructuring BNN Bloomberg00:00 30-Mar-23

In the last 7 days

Connected Engineering, IFS Dovetails Sri Lankan Developer Team With Global Platform Forbes22:29 29-Mar-23

IFS Foundation drives open charitable work in Sri Lanka ComputerWeekly22:04 29-Mar-23

Sri Lanka ready to mobilize green energy investments in energy sector Lakehouse Daily News20:46 29-Mar-23

STEAM education system for Sri Lankan schools from tomorrow Lakehouse Daily News20:46 29-Mar-23

SLVA emphasizes strict adherence to protocols for imported eggs Lakehouse Daily News20:44 29-Mar-23

CBSL outlines risks on investing in Cryptocurrency Lakehouse Daily News20:44 29-Mar-23

Sri Lanka-Thailand FTA agreement to be inked in 2024 Q1 Lakehouse Daily News20:44 29-Mar-23

“SL must reduce greenhouse emission from key sectors by 14.5%” Lakehouse Daily News20:44 29-Mar-23

“IMF first trance of USD 333 Mn huge stamp of investor confidence for Sri Lanka” Lakehouse Daily News20:44 29-Mar-23

Viking Neptune Calls At The POC Lakehouse Daily News20:44 29-Mar-23

CMTA calls for vehicle imports upto USD 400 Mn under quota system Lakehouse Daily News20:44 29-Mar-23

Allianz Lanka opens head office at One Galle Face Lakehouse Daily News20:44 29-Mar-23

Melody silenced forever Lakehouse Daily News20:32 29-Mar-23

Auto industry requests quota system from govt. to resume vehicle imports Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:39 29-Mar-23

SLVA emphasises strict adherence to protocols for imported eggs Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:39 29-Mar-23

New regulation replacing GSP Plus has greater focus on environmental protection: envoy Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:39 29-Mar-23

Fourth round of SL-Thailand FTA negotiations conclude Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:39 29-Mar-23

Japanese envoy in Colombo says no decision on reviving LRT project yet Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:29 29-Mar-23

Sri Lanka seeks transaction advice from IFC to sell SLT, SriLankan Airlines and Lanka Hospitals Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:29 29-Mar-23

Protest against Sinhalisation of Vediyarasan fort Tamil Guardian19:14 29-Mar-23

Improving Lankan women’s access to economic opportunities: The business case Sri Lanka Daily Mirror18:59 29-Mar-23

Human rights: The way, truth and the light Sri Lanka Daily Mirror18:49 29-Mar-23

The remains of the late former Speaker Hon. Joseph Michael Perera will be brought to Parliament at 9 a.m. today The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka (Press Release)18:48 29-Mar-23

What International Climate Justice Means for Sri Lanka Union of Concerned Scientists18:16 29-Mar-23

Tamils mobilise against destruction of ancient temple, call for mass protests Tamil Guardian17:53 29-Mar-23

Sri Lanka reduces fuel prices significantly ColomboPage.com16:45 29-Mar-23

From Lebanon to Sri Lanka through Latin America and Egypt: Public debt today and in the history of capitalism Labour Outlook15:07 29-Mar-23

Sri Lanka: IMF Loan Risks Eroding Rights Human Rights Watch14:04 29-Mar-23

NPRA Undersecretary receives Sri Lankan Ambassador Bahrain News Agency13:29 29-Mar-23

Coconutea launches organic range of King Coconut Water and Premium Green Tea to the UK Wholesale Manager12:13 29-Mar-23

Atmnirbhar India: Redbird opens fifth flying training centre in Karnataka’s Belagavi The Times of India11:43 29-Mar-23

Sri Lanka eyes green H2 to rebuild economy Argus Media11:32 29-Mar-23

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Latest news on Sri Lanka, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, located off the southeastern coast of India, which is currently undergoing an economic crisis. The country is home to over 20 million people, making it the 64th most populous country in the world. The official languages of Sri Lanka are Sinhala and Tamil, with English also being widely spoken. The capital city of Sri Lanka is Colombo, and the country's currency is the Sri Lankan rupee.

Sri Lanka has a long history, dating back to over 2,000 years ago. The island was ruled by a number of different kingdoms and empires over the centuries, including the Portuguese, Dutch, and British. Sri Lanka gained independence from Britain in 1948, and has since been a republic. The economy of Sri Lanka is based largely on agriculture, with rice, tea, and coconuts being the main crops. Tourism is also an important industry, with the country's beaches and historical sites attracting visitors from all over the world.

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