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World Published 22 Jun, 2022 12:22pm

Sri Lanka bets on casino magnate to revive wrecked economy

Perera enters Sri Lankan parliament during financial crisis.

World Updated 21 Jun, 2022 06:52pm

CPI in debt-straddled Sri Lanka highest since 2015

Index climbed 45% in May as country of 22 million struggles to stay afloat

Sports Published 20 Jun, 2022 03:15pm

Lyon ready for spin onslaught in Sri Lanka Tests

Nathan Lyon joined the team for five-day series

World Published 20 Jun, 2022 12:46pm

Bankrupt Sri Lanka opens IMF talks, begins shutdown

22 million people are in the grip of worst economic crisis after running out of dollars

World Published 20 Jun, 2022 11:57am

IMF delegation visits crisis-hit Sri Lanka with time running out

Time is short for Sri Lanka, just days away from running out of fuel

Sports Published 20 Jun, 2022 11:51am

Nissanka-inspired SL cruise past Australia to take 2-1 lead

Sri Lanka won third One-day International thanks to a brilliant Pathum Nissanka century

Sports Published 19 Jun, 2022 03:33pm

Australia opt to bat in third Sri Lanka ODI

Mitchell Marsh returned to the side, as did Cameron Green and Jhye Richardson

World Published 19 Jun, 2022 02:52pm

Sri Lanka troops open fire to contain fuel riots

The army opened fire to quell unrest linked to the worsening economic crisis

World Published 17 Jun, 2022 08:29pm

Sri Lanka schools, govt offices to shut as transport grinds to halt

the country is facing its worst economic crisis and has been unable to finance the import of necessities

World Published 15 Jun, 2022 01:07pm

Sri Lanka saves scarce gas for cremations

Sri Lanka cancelled cremation services after running out of liquefied petroleum gas

World Published 14 Jun, 2022 03:23pm

Sri Lanka gives public workers extra day off to grow food

Government is in talks for a bailout package with the International Monetary Fund

Business & Economy Published 12 Jun, 2022 03:17pm

Open to buying Russian oil, Sri Lankan PM tells AP

Russia had also offered wheat to Sri Lanka, said Wickremesingh

World Published 10 Jun, 2022 06:54pm

Sri Lanka risks full-blown humanitarian emergency, says UN agency

People in Sri Lanka are facing fuel shortages, soaring food prices, with many compelled to skip meals

World Published 09 Jun, 2022 10:18am

Sri Lanka hit by power cuts after key union goes on strike

Sri Lanka’s 22 million people are suffering the country’s most serious financial turmoil in seven decades

World Published 07 Jun, 2022 05:45pm

Sri Lanka needs $5 billion, help from China for essentials

Need to achieve economic stability by end of 2023, says Srilankan PM

World Published 04 Jun, 2022 01:23pm

Sri Lanka in diplomatic spat over confiscated Russian plane

The seized flight was about to return Moscow with 191 passengers and 13 crew aboard.

Sports Published 03 Jun, 2022 08:03pm

Sidra Amin ton headlines Pakistan women’s win against Sri Lanka

Amin combines with fellow opener Muneeba Ali to post Pakistan's highest opening partnership in ODIs, Fatima Sana stars with four-fer

Business & Economy Published 02 Jun, 2022 11:38am

Sri Lanka raises taxes on wine, cheese to curb imports

The government has now scrapped licensing for some 369 items and replaced it with sharply higher taxes

World Published 01 Jun, 2022 07:45pm

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka seeking $3bn under IMF Extended Fund Facility

A $3 billion deal would represent almost four times the country’s quota with the IMF

Sports Updated 01 Jun, 2022 06:27pm

Pakistan women cruise to eight-wicket win against Sri Lanka in first ODI

Half-centuries from Sidra Ameen and Bismah Maroof help Pakistan seal crushing eight-wicket win

Sports Published 28 May, 2022 11:38am

Pakistan women team eyes clean sweep against Sri Lanka in final T20I

Home side leading the series by 2-0

Sports Published 27 May, 2022 01:32pm

Sri Lanka thrash Bangladesh in second Test, win series

Asitha Fernando finished with a career-best 6-51

Sports Updated 25 May, 2022 05:45pm

Australian players raise concerns about touring Sri Lanka in crisis

Australia's squad have raised concerns about their upcoming tour of Sri Lanka

Business & Economy Published 25 May, 2022 04:03pm

Sri Lankan shares end lower as industrials weigh

The crisis-hit nation scrambling to put an economic policy framework

World Published 24 May, 2022 07:14pm

Sri Lanka increases fuel prices to address economic crisis

Fuel and transport price increases will inevitably flow through to food and other goods, economists say

Sports Published 21 May, 2022 03:55pm

Bangladesh must defy injuries to win decisive Sri Lanka Test

The wicket at Dhaka's Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium is expected to offer some assistance and no Test has been drawn at the ground since 2016.