Women’s World Cup: Hasini Perera’s fluent 85 in vain as Shorna Akter spins Sri Lanka out for 202
Navi Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) Hasini Perera’s outstanding knock of 85 off 99 balls was the lone bright spot as Sri Lanka Women collapsed to 202 all out in 48.4 overs after opting to bat first against Bangladesh Women on a good surface in the 21st match of the ICC Women’s World Cup at the […]
Women’s World Cup: Gunaratne’s composed knock guides Sri Lanka to 105 in rain-marred 20 overs
Colombo, Oct 17 (IANS) Vishmi Gunaratne’s composed start and Sri Lanka’s late surge after the rain break helped the hosts post 105 for 7 in their 20 overs in a rain-marred clash against South Africa in the ICC Women’s World Cup clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium here on Saturday. Their total will now be […]
Sri Lanka Prime Minister seeks India’s help to rev up digital drive
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya on Thursday sought India’s support for promoting digital transformation in the island nation, powered by human capital, innovation, and partnerships. “We envision a generation of students who are not just learners, but creators, problem solvers, and innovators—fuelling a national ecosystem of AI hubs, incubators, […]
Sri Lanka add Janith Liyanage to Asia Cup squad
Dubai, Sep 9 (IANS) Sri Lanka have added middle-order batter Janith Liyanage to their Asia Cup squad, marking his first T20I appearance in three years. The 17-member squad, led by Charith Asalanka, will kick off their campaign against Bangladesh on September 13 in Abu Dhabi. Liyanage, 30, is recognised as a white-ball specialist, with 28 […]
Sri Lanka to expand free trade agreements to boost exports, foreign exchange
Colombo, Aug 17 (IANS) The Sri Lankan government plans to sign more free trade agreements (FTAs) with foreign partners to diversify its export markets and boost foreign exchange earnings, media reports said on Sunday, citing a senior official. Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe said market diversification is critical to building a […]
Sri Lanka releases 14 Indian fishermen during PM Modi’s visit
Colombo, April 6 (IANS) In a significant gesture underscoring growing bilateral goodwill, Sri Lanka on Sunday released 14 Indian fishermen, during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the island nation. The release followed detailed discussions between PM Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake earlier on Saturday, during which the long-standing issue […]
PM Modi gives booster shot to Sri Lanka’s clean energy drive
Colombo, April 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Saturday participated in the groundbreaking ceremony of the 120 MW Sampur Solar power project, being developed as a joint venture between the two nations. The project in the island’s northeastern Trincomalee district will help Sri Lanka’s transition to clean […]
India pips Sri Lanka to become world’s 2nd-largest tea exporter
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) India has surpassed Sri Lanka to become the world’s second-largest exporter of tea with 255 million kg of tea exports in 2024, while Kenya has retained the top spot, according to data compiled by the Tea Board of India. India’s tea exports touched a 10-year high at 255 million kg […]
Sri Lanka gets fourth tranche of bailout package from IMF for economic recovery
Colombo, March 1 (IANS) The executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that it has completed the Third Review under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) with Sri Lanka, providing the island nation with an immediate access to Special Drawing Rights (SDR) of SDR 254 million (about US $334 million) to support […]
Sri Lanka lauds India’s ‘key role’ in supporting debt restructuring programme
Colombo, Feb 24 (IANS) Calling India “a trusted partner”, Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has once again appreciated the role played by New Delhi over the last many years, including standing by the island nation in time of need and assisting it through the recent economic crisis. “As you are aware, India extended various […]
