The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause …
Seven Sri Lankan families homeless after plantation fire
Seven families at the Menikwatta Estate third division, near Dickoya in central Sri Lanka were rendered homeless on May 9, after their line room homes were destroyed in sudden fire. Thirty people, …
Sri Lanka reiterates its commitment to meeting all its financial obligations
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.