Sri Lanka is now open to international travelers. But with few visitors, those who go will find its most famous sites empty of tourists.
Chinese defence minister General Wei Fenghe to visit Sri Lanka next week
Gen Wei, who will arrive here on April 27, would be the second high ranking Chinese official to visit the island nation after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. In October, Vice Chairman of the …
Bangladesh reach 474-4 after Mominul century
PALLEKELE: Captain Mominul Haque completed a century beside newcomer Najmul Shanto as their 242-run partnership lifted Bangladesh to a commanding 474-4 against Sri Lanka after two days of the first t …
Shanto, Mominul’s record stand puts Bangladesh on top
Najmul Shanto and skipper Mominul Haque put on a record stand of 242 as Bangladesh reached an imposing 474-4 on day two of the opening Test against Sri Lanka on Thursday. Shanto took his maiden Test …
Slow day in Pallekele ends with Bangladesh holding all the aces
Stumps Bangladesh 474 for 4 (Shanto 163, Mominul 127, Mushfiqur 43*, Liton 25*, Vishwa 2-75) vs Sri Lanka Bad light ate away the last 90-odd minutes of play on the second day, leaving Bangladesh …
Sri Lanka, World Bank Sign Project to Improve Management of Watersheds and Water Resources
Mr. Sajith Attygalle, Secretary to the Ministry of Finance signed on behalf of the Government and Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank Country Director for Sri Lanka, signed on behalf of the World Bank.
Sri Lanka: Kandy to Redevelop Major Transit Terminal to Support Road Safety, Tourism, COVID Recovery
The Government of Sri Lanka and the World Bank signed a loan agreement in the amount of $69.33 million for the Kandy Multimodal Transport Terminal Development Project, which will develop the Good Shed …
Sri Lanka Business Networking Meeting in Brisbane
Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Sydney in association with the Sri Lanka – Australia Chamber of Commerce (SLACC) organized a business networking meeting during an official visit undertaken by the …
HSBC launches Sri Lanka’s first recycled plastic payment cards to support net zero ambitions
HSBC announced the rollout of sustainable payment cards made from 85% recycled plastic in Sri Lanka. The new cards, with a vertical design, will be initially issued to HSBC’s Premier customers in …
Bangladesh post 302-2 in 1st Test against Sri Lanka
PALLEKELE: Bangladesh batsman Najmul Shanto posted his first Test hundred Wednesday and helped his team reach 302-2 at stumps on the first day of the first Test against Sri Lanka.Shanto finished …