Crisis-ridden Sri Lanka’s economic reforms are yielding results, but challenges remain, IMF says

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Debt-stricken Sri Lanka’s economic reform program is yielding the first signs of recovery, but the improvements still need to translate into improved living conditions for its people, the International Monetary Fund said Friday. Sri Lanka has been struggling with an economic crisis since declaring bankruptcy in April 2022 with more than … Read more

Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews timed out in international cricket first during World Cup clash with Bangladesh | Cricket News

Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews was controversially timed out in a first for international cricket during the World Cup clash against Bangladesh in Delhi. Mathews was unhappy with the strap on his helmet and not ready to face his first delivery after coming in at No 6 for Sri Lanka in Monday’s match. Bangladesh captain Shakib … Read more

Sri Lanka’s president will appoint a committee to probe allegations of complicity in 2019 bombings

Sri Lanka’s president says he’ll appoint a committee chaired by a retired Supreme Courtroom choose to research allegations made in a British tv report that the South Asian nation’s intelligence was complicit within the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings … ByBHARATHA MALLAWARACHI Related Press September 10, 2023, 6:37 AM FILE- On this April 21, 2019 file … Read more