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Published on Feb 21, 2025
External debt: Sri Lanka’s ‘Enemy at the Gates’
Has Sri Lanka set itself up for another crash? A recent economic discussion program on a major television channel hosted a panel that included two economists, a representative of the SME sector and three Members of Parliament, one of whom is a high-net …
Source: Daily FT - Label Pending -
Published on Feb 21, 2025
Reception in Riyadh marks 77th Independence Day, 50th anniversary of Sri Lanka – Saudi Arabia ties
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Saudi Arabia, Ameer Ajwad together with his spouse and the staff of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Riyadh hosted a diplomatic reception on 05 February at the Cultural Palace in the Diplomatic Quarters, to celebrate Sri Lanka’s 77th …
Source: Daily FT - Label Pending -
Published on Feb 21, 2025
Singer Sri Lanka named Official Furniture Partner for Architect 2025
From left: SLIA Treasurer Archt. Lal Abeyratne, Secretary Archt. Dinuk Senanayake, Senior Vice President Archt. Dilummini De Mel, Singer Sri Lanka Asst. Brand Manager (Furniture) Sunadi Kaluarachchi, and SLIA President Archt. Rohana Bandara Herath The …
Source: Daily FT - Label Pending -
Published on Feb 21, 2025
Maldives expresses desire to strengthen ties with Sri Lanka
The Maldivian government has expressed interest to further strengthen its age old ties with neighbouring Sri Lanka. This comes following Foreign Minister Dr. Abdulla Khaleel's meeting with Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during the …
Source: The Edition - Neutral -
Published on Feb 21, 2025
US aid freeze impacts bomb disposal efforts in Sri Lanka
A US freeze on foreign aid has forced charities around the world to suspend operations. They include organisations like MAG, which destroys unexploded bombs in conflict zones. More than a million landmines were buried during the Sri Lankan Civil War. Adam …
Source: TRT World - Gov't Propaganda -
Published on Feb 21, 2025
Sri Lanka apparel exporters urge robust VAT refunds to avoid SVAT removal hit
ECONOMYNEXT – Removing the current simplified value added tax (SVAT) system for export factories, without clear well-tested alternative could create cashflow issues for exporters at a time Sri Lanka’s Joint Apparel Exporters Association Forum said. Under a …
Source: EconomyNext - Neutral -
Published on Feb 21, 2025
Six elephants killed as train hits the herd in Sri Lanka
A train collided with a herd of elephants in Sri Lanka on Wednesday night, resulting in the death of at least six elephants, according to police. There were no passenger injuries, but veterinary officers are treating an injured female elephant and a calf …
Source: Gulf Daily News Online - Pro-Government -
Published on Feb 21, 2025
IML 2025: Sachin & Yuvraj reunite after a decade against Sri Lanka
Two of India’s greatest champions, Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh, are set to reunite on the field after a decade, donning the iconic India blues once again. The legendary duo will lead the India Masters as they rekindle their fierce rivalry with Sri …
Source: The Statesman (India) - Center-left -
Published on Feb 21, 2025
Two killed in wild elephant attack in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- Two people were killed in a wild elephant attack in Aralaganwila in Sri Lanka's North Central Province on Thursday night, local media reported on Friday, citing police. The victims were identified as a 72-year-old man and a …
Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda