The Government of Sri Lanka finds inferences in recent media reports questioning its ability to honour its debt service obligations. The Government notes with dismay such inferences made by certain …
Isobar Sri Lanka’s partnership with SLIM creates opportunities for graduates
In a bid to reduce the ripple effect of Covid-19 on the local workforce, a strategic alliance was initiated between two Sri Lankan pioneers; Dentsu Aegis Network’s Isobar Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka Insti …
Camellia sinensis completes 150 years in Sri Lanka
Chinese Emperor Shen Nung in 2737 BC accidentally discovered a popular beverage, next to the water with today, the Americans alone consume 600 million pounds a day. It was James Taylor, a British …
Sri Lanka pays tribute to civil war victims
Bagpipes marked the 11th anniversary of the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war on Tuesday (May 19). The President Gotabaya Rajapaksa led the tribute to salute war victims killed in the conflict between …
India delay call on Sri Lanka tour amid travel restrictions
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s cricket board (BCCI) will wait for more clarity on international travel restrictions before making a call on the limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka in July, a top board …
Sri Lanka reimposes weekend curfew
Associated Press Sri Lanka reimposed a strict 24-hour curfew this weekend even though the government has begun easing the two-month coronavirus lockdown. Private businesses and government offices …
Team India open to tour Sri Lanka: Reports
The Board of Control for Cricket in India ( BCCI ) treasurer Arun Dhumal revealed the board is open for India’s upcoming Sri Lanka tour. Dhumal said lockdown relaxations and travel restrictions could …
Post-War Sri Lanka: Fractured and Unjust for Tamils
More than a decade after the Mullivaikkal massacre, Tamils remain heavily discriminated against by a state that has yet to recon with its violent past.
Facebook Details Human Rights Impact Assessments in Cambodia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka
Facebook shared results this week from human rights impact assessments it commissioned in 2018 to evaluate the role of its services in Cambodia, Indonesia and Sri Lanka. Director of human rights …
Facebook’s Apology for its Role in Sri Lanka’s Anti-Muslim Riots Should Spark Change
Facebook’s failure to remove hate speech and disinformation during the 2018 riots resulted in spurring on the deadly violence.