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Sri Lanka scent series win as New Zealand batting wilts
GALLE: Sri Lanka were just five wickets away from a crushing second Test and series victory over New Zealand on Saturday, with the tourists 199-5 at stumps on the third day, having followed on after collapsing to 88 all out in their first innings. Tom Blundell was not out on 47 and Glenn Phillips on
Sri Lanka extends visa-free entry for Indian visitors and others to boost tourism
In a bid to bolster tourist arrivals and facilitate travel between nations, the Sri Lankan government has announced an extension of visa-free entry for visitors from India and select countries until May 31, 2024. This decision, approved by the country’s Cabinet, allows nationals from India, China, Russia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia to enter Sri
Sri Lanka ex-leader claims ousted over China investments
Sri Lanka ex-leader claims ousted over China investments by AFP Staff Writers Colombo (AFP) March 7, 2024 Former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa ended a long silence over his ouster Thursday by releasing a book claiming "geopolitical rivalry" between China and other countries was responsible for his downfall. Rajapaksa was forced into temporary exile after
Sri Lanka witnesses an influx of Indian tourists post India-Maldives’ diplomatic row
In January 2024, a diplomatic dispute between India and the Maldives led to Indian tourists shifting their travel preferences towards Sri Lanka, resulting in Sri Lanka surpassing the Maldives in tourist arrivals for the month. The rift stemmed from critical remarks made by Maldivian ministers against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India, prompting Indian
India vs Sri Lanka, Cricket World Cup 2023: Wankhede Stadium Records, Average Score, Lowest Total
India have a fine record against Sri Lanka in Wankhede© AFPIndia and Sri Lanka will face off in Match 33 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India, on November 2. The match commences at 02:00 PM IST. India and Sri Lanka have faced contrasting fortunes in the ongoing
Netherlands Vs Sri Lanka: Dream11 Team Prediction, Super Six Match Preview
Netherlands and Sri Lanka will face each other in the second match of the Cricket World Cup Qualifier Super Six today. The Super Six match between Netherlands and Sri Lanka is scheduled to be played at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Sri Lanka qualified for the Super Six stage having won all four
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A participant stands near a logo of IMF at the International Monetary Fund - World Bank Annual Meeting 2018 in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, October 12, 2018. REUTERS/Johannes P. Christo By Uditha Jayasinghe and Andrea Shalal COLOMBO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sri Lanka looks set to get a sign-off on a long-awaited $2.9
Sri Lanka central bank holds rates as it awaits crucial IMF deal
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: People walk past the main entrance of the Sri Lanka's Central Bank in Colombo, Sri Lanka March 24, 2017. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte By Uditha Jayasinghe and Swati Bhat COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's central bank held interest rates steady for a third straight meeting on Wednesday, as widely expected, saying the prevailing
Sri Lanka legislators OK presidential power cut
POWER CLIPPING Sri Lanka’s President Ranil Wickremesinghe during his swearing-in ceremony at the parliament in the capital Colombo on July 21, 2022. XINHUA FILE PHOTO Read this in The Manila Times digital edition. COLOMBO: Sri Lankan lawmakers have overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment that trims the powers of the president, a key demand of protesters
Sri Lanka raids anti-government protest camp as new president takes power
Sri Lankan security forces raided a protest camp outside the presidential office Friday, hours after the country’s new leader was sworn in.At least 50 people were injured, Reuters reported, citing protest organizers. If confirmed, the raid would mark one of the harshest crackdowns since demonstrations engulfed the South Asian country, where the economy has collapsed.President…