Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday said Sri Lanka has not yet fully assessed the overall economic impact of Cyclone Ditwah, stressing that the damage estimates released so …
Sri Lanka looks to build disaster-resilient housing after devastating cyclone
Bandara Jayaratne from Beraliya, a village in the Aranayaka region in Sri Lanka, is among the fortunate individuals who escaped a landslide on Nov. 28 that occurred right behind his house. Landslides …
India to provide $450 million cyclone relief package to Sri Lanka, foreign minister says
India will provide an assistance package worth $450 million to Sri Lanka for cyclone relief and repair, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Tuesday.
Sri Lanka tea workers struggle in poverty. Flooding cost many their lives
After Sri Lanka struggled through one of the worst storms in its history, tea plantation workers are taking temporary refuge in government schools and temples as entire villages were buried in mud in …
‘Reflection of deep bonding between two nations’: Jaishankar on $450-million cyclone relief for Sri Lanka
As Sri Lanka grapples with the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, India pledges a $450 million aid package to support recovery efforts. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasises the deep bonds …
China pledges support for Sri Lanka’s “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” programme
China has expressed its readiness to extend all necessary assistance to Sri Lanka and to share its experience under the “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” programme …
India Women vs Sri Lanka Women 2nd T20I Highlights: Shafali Verma’s blistering 69* powers India to big win; IND 129/3 in 11.5 overs
India Women (IND-W) vs Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) 2nd T20I Today Match Highlights: Follow updates of India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I. Sri Lanka were restricted to 128/9 in 20 overs. Shafali Verma’s half …
Jaishankar lauds Indian business community in Sri Lanka for relief work
EAM S Jaishankar met the Indian business community in Sri Lanka, applauding their contributions to Cyclone Ditwah relief. He highlighted India’s swift aid under ‘Operation Sagar Bandhu’, reflecting …
Sri Lankan business leaders explore strategic opportunities in Cambodia
A Sri Lankan trade delegation recently concluded a strategic mission to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, coinciding with the Cambodia Agriculture Exhibition. ..
Top economists call for halt to Sri Lanka debt repayments after Cyclone Ditwah
Group of 120 experts including Joseph Stiglitz urge fresh debt restructuring plan given scale of destruction …