COLOMBO/NEW DELHI - Sri Lanka sought to restore stability following one of Asia’s deadliest terrorist attacks in years, detaining 13 suspects and asking the world for help in investigating possible involvement by international terrorist groups.Authorities lifted a curfew Monday, a day after 290 people were killed and about 500 wounded by a string of bombings that tore through … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka hunts for answers as deaths hit 290 in one of Asia’s deadliest terrorist attacks in years
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Foundation laid for 2,126th model village named after cricket legend Kumara Sangakkara
* Foundation laid for 2,126th model village named after cricket legend Kumara Sangakkara Fri, Apr 19, 2019, 10:09 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Apr 19, Colombo: The Deputy Leader of the United National Party and Minister of Housing and Construction, Sajith Premadasa today laid the foundation for the construction of the 2,126th model village "Sadaa Loka … [Read more...] about Foundation laid for 2,126th model village named after cricket legend Kumara Sangakkara
ICC World Cup 2019 | Sri Lanka Ditch Numbers in Team Selection
(AFP) Sri Lanka had sprung a surprise on Wednesday (April 17) when they named Dimuth Karunaratne as their World Cup captain, relieving Lasith Malinga of his duties at the helm. Karunaratne last represented Sri Lanka in the format in 2015 and averages a meager 15.83. But he received the backing of the selectors given his impressive … [Read more...] about ICC World Cup 2019 | Sri Lanka Ditch Numbers in Team Selection
Sri Lanka introduces measures to tackle challenges in sustainable and equitable development
* Sri Lanka introduces measures to tackle challenges in sustainable and equitable development Wed, Apr 17, 2019, 07:51 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Apr 17, New York: Sri Lanka having identified a number of ongoing challenges in sustainable and equitable development, has introduced measures to address these identified challenges, many of which directly relate … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka introduces measures to tackle challenges in sustainable and equitable development
Sri Lankan politicians praise China-proposed Belt and Road initiative
Sri Lankan politicians praised China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) for its benefits to their country.As China-assisted projects under the BRI, like the Colombo Port City project and the Hambantota International Port development project, have benefited the economy of Sri Lanka and the life of local people, and Sri Lanka is among the first countries joining the … [Read more...] about Sri Lankan politicians praise China-proposed Belt and Road initiative
Sri Lankan writer imprisoned at instigation of Buddhist extremists
Sri Lankan writer imprisoned at instigation of Buddhist extremists By our correspondents 13 April 2019Award-winning Sri Lankan author Shakthika Sathkumara was arrested by the police on April 1 and has been imprisoned on remand until April 23, following a magistrate’s ruling at Polgahawela. The magistrate extended the … [Read more...] about Sri Lankan writer imprisoned at instigation of Buddhist extremists
Central Bank of Sri Lanka launches roadmap to raise financial sector’s contribution to sustainable development
* Central Bank of Sri Lanka launches roadmap to raise financial sector's contribution to sustainable development Thu, Apr 11, 2019, 07:38 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Apr 11, Colombo: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), with support from International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), has launched the Sustainable … [Read more...] about Central Bank of Sri Lanka launches roadmap to raise financial sector’s contribution to sustainable development
Sri Lanka Cabinet approves buying 100MW of emergency power
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers this week approved plans for the state power utility to buy 100 megawatts of emergency power from three private suppliers at prices ranging from 28.43 rupees to 30.63 rupees per kilowatt.The state information office said in a statement the deals are to buy the extra power generation capacity for six months to ensure continuous … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka Cabinet approves buying 100MW of emergency power
Sri Lankan business chambers to work on peace building, ethnic hotspots
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lankan business chambers have begun a program to contribute to peace building and reducing ethnic tensions in the island, using their regional networks and lobbying skills. A statement from the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, the main business lobby, said they had started a programme on mediation techniques and skills for ethnic conflict resolution. It was “with … [Read more...] about Sri Lankan business chambers to work on peace building, ethnic hotspots
Sri Lanka maintains policy rates to stabilize inflation at mid-single digit levels
* Sri Lanka maintains policy rates to stabilize inflation at mid-single digit levels Mon, Apr 8, 2019, 07:01 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Apr 08, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Central Bank releasing the monetary policy review on Monday said given the current and expected conditions in the domestic economy and the financial market, the Monetary Board was of the view … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka maintains policy rates to stabilize inflation at mid-single digit levels
