Page 25 - Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's central bank holds rates unchanged to support economic recovery

The Sri Lankan central bank held interest rates steady to support a nascent economic recovery after having raised rates in August

New sub-lineage of Coronavirus' Delta variant detected in Sri Lanka

A new sub-lineage of Covid-19 Delta variant has been found in Sri Lanka, medical experts said on Friday.

Sri Lanka shuts only oil refinery for 50 days amid severe dollar crisis

Sri Lanka on Monday temporarily shut down its only oil refinery for 50 days following the non availability of crude oil supplies due to the ongoing severe foreign exchange crisis in the country.

T20 WC, WI vs SL Highlights: Sri Lanka wins, Windies out of semifinals race

Going into the game with two losses in three games, the West Indies were always up against it and Sri Lanka out-batted them by amassing 189 for three on a good batting surface

Lankan prez appoints task force led by monk for 'One Country, One Law'

The One Country, One Law' was an election slogan of Rajapaksa in 2019 when he was elected president with an overwhelming support from the country's Buddhist majority.

Gautam Adani meets Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa, eyes green investments

Experts see firm's WCT deal as India's move to contain China in the region

Sri Lanka beat Netherlands by 8 wickets to top group in T20 WC first round

Spinners Lahiru Kumara (3/7) and Wanindu Hasaranga (3/9) took three wickets apiece while Maheesh Theekshana got two wickets

LIOC hikes fuel prices by Rs 5 per litre as global oil prices go up

Lanka IOC (LIOC) has hiked the retail prices of both petrol and diesel by Rs 5 per litre

Sril Lanka seeks $500 million loan from India for fuel purchase

The move came few days after energy minister Udaya Gammanpila warned that the current availability of fuel in the island nation can be guaranteed only till next January.

Stalin seeks PM's intervention for release of TN fishermen arrested by SL

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin wrote a letter to PM Narendra Modi on Friday, seeking his intervention for securing the release of 23 Indian fishermen, who were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy.In a letter, CM Stalin said, "On October 11, 23 fishermen from the state venture into the sea for fishing. On October 13, the Sri Lankan Navy arrested the fishermen near Parithithurai. The arrest of the fishermen is condemnable."The Chief Minister requested PM Modi to find a permanent solution to the issue.Earlier on Friday, Minister of State for Fisheries L Murugan urged External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar's intervention to ensure the safe and timely release of 23 fishermen who have been arrested allegedly by the Sri Lankan Navy.According to the official statement by the office of Murugan, the MoS wrote a letter to Jaishankar after receiving a memorandum from 66 fishermen.The memorandum was sent by 66 fishermen of Nagapattinam, Karaikal and Mayiladudrai to L Murugan in Chennai ...

Sri Lanka's central bank unveils six-month plan to stabilise economy

Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal, while announcing a range of measures, also reiterated that the island nation would not seek any bailout from the International Monetary Fund

Adani seals deal to develop Western Container Terminal at Colombo Port

India's Adani Group on Thursday sealed a deal with the state-owned Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) to develop and run the strategic Colombo Port's Western Container Terminal.

Sri Lanka likely to end nation-wide Covid lockdown on October 1: Spokesman

Sri Lanka is planning to end the nation-wide lockdown on October 1 as the health authorities feel the current Covid-19 situation in the island nation has improved and is conducive to lift the curfew

Sri Lankan police probes prison minister for alleged prisoner threat

Sri Lankan police are investigating an incident in which the government prisons minister allegedly threatened to kill two ethnic minority detainees inside a prison, an official said Wednesday

Sri Lanka extends nationwide quarantine curfew till Oct 1

Sri Lanka's Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said the nationwide quarantine curfew came into effect late August, has been extended till October 1 in an effort to curb Covid-19.

Sri Lankan minister quits after he threatens to kill Tamil prisoners

Ratwatte, the Minister of State for Prisons Management, tendered his resignation after outrage from the Tamil political parties which sought his exit from the Cabinet

Lanka fast bowler Malinga announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Sri Lanka pace veteran Lasith Malinga on Tuesday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.

Sri Lanka is running out of money for imports as delta variant rages

After meeting a $1 billion debt repayment in July from reserves, the government had only enough dollars to cover less than two months of imports

Sri Lanka's central bank governor Lakshman resigns amid reserves crisis

Sri Lanka did not immediately announce a successor to Lakshman, who took up the post in December 2019. The government said he would step down on Tuesday

Sri Lanka slaps 100 per cent LC margin to restrict imports: Report

The new margin requirement will be in effect from September 8 for over 600 items ranging from chocolates and wine to raincoats and carpets to discourage imports