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The Latest Breaking News from Sri Lanka

Daily Dose Ep 1269: BJP protests in Delhi, US FDA and CDC warn Global Pharma

Gurmehar Kaur brings you the news from the Delhi, Gujarat, Sri Lanka and Pharmaceutical industry.

Newslaundry

Sri Lankans lament Independence Day pomp amid economic crisis

Armed troops parade in Colombo amid criticim over the event’s cost at a time of dire economic crisis.

Al Jazeera

Sri Lanka marks independence anniversary amid economic woes

Sri Lanka is marking its 75th independence anniversary as a bankrupt nation, with many citizens angry, anxious and in no mood to celebrate

The Independent UK

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Celebrated athlete Susanthika appointed by Sri Lanka to promote women's cricket

COLOMBO: Legendary track athlete and Olympic silver medallist Susanthika Jayasinghe has been appointed by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to promote women's cricket in the country.

The Times of India

China has not done enough on Sri Lanka debt restructuring - U.S. diplomat

The United States wants China to provide credible and specific assurances to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) along with other creditors to help Sri Lanka unlock a $2.9 billion bailout, a senior U.S. diplomat said on Wednesday.

Reuters

IMD Warns For Stormy Winds In Coastal Regions Of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry ; Asks Fishermen Not To Venture Into Seas

The India Meteorological Department on Wednesday issued a warning for the high-speed stormy winds in the coastal regions of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry and advised the fishermen to avoid venturing into coastal regions. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Department poised to kick off FTA talks with EU

Thailand has set its sights on kicking off free trade agreement (FTA) talks with the European Union (EU) this year and accelerating the conclusion of negotiations regarding planned FTAs with the European Free Trade Association (Efta), Canada, Turkey and Sri Lanka, according to the chief of the Trade Negotiations Department.

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Tommy Tiernan show: Co Tyrone woman praised for 'inspirational' appearance

Sheree Atcheson was adopted from Sri Lanka at just three weeks old by a Coalisland couple

Belfast Live

Sri Lanka Seeks to Benefit from Saudi Mining Experience

Sri Lanka’s Environment Minister Naseer Ahmed emphasized the presence of prospects for cooperation between Colombo and Riyadh in various fields, especially the mining sector. Looking forward to strengthening cooperation with Saudi Arabia in the mining sector, Ahmed said his country could benefit from the Kingdom’s experiences in developing the mineral…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sri Lanka economy could shrink by -3.5% to -4%, president says

Sri Lanka's economy could contract by -3.5 or -4.0% in 2023 after shrinking -11% last year, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Saturday.

Reuters

Sri Lanka leader suspends parliament until policy address

Sri Lanka’s president has suspended Parliament until Feb. 8, when he said he would announced a new set of long-term policies to address a range of issues including an unprecedented economic crisis

The Independent UK

ICC announces all-female panel of match officials for Women's T20 World Cup

DUBAI: In a significant first for world cricket, the ICC on Friday named an all-female panel of match officials, including the Indian trio of GS Lakshmi, Vrinda Rathi and Janani Narayanan, for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa.

The Times of India

China's EXIM bank gives Sri Lanka debt extension

China's Export-Import Bank of China (EXIM) has provided Sri Lanka with a debt extension, China's foreign ministry said on Thursday, confirming a Reuters report earlier this week..

Reuters

Sri Lanka says debt-restructuring talks making progress

Debt-stricken Sri Lanka’s Central Bank chief says the country is making good progress in talks with its creditors to obtain financial assurances for debt restructuring, an important step toward finalizing an International Monetary Fund rescue plan

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The Times of India

'Mature' Shubman Gill understands his batting, says Rohit Sharma

NEW DELHI: India's new ODI opener Shubman Gill has impressed skipper Rohit Sharma by his understanding of batting in one-day cricket. Young Gill has grabbed the opportunity to open with his skipper with both hands and almost nailed down his slot for the upcoming ODI World Cup later in the…

The Times of India

3rd ODI: Milestones galore as India clinch Indore runathon against New Zealand

Gill, Rohit tons help India complete series whitewash with 90-run win over NZ in 3rd ODI, reclaim No. 1 rank; Conway century goes in vain

Reuters

Sri Lanka hopeful of completing debt restructuring in six months, says cenbank chief

Sri Lanka is committed to meeting all its debt repayments and is hoping to complete debt restructuring negotiations in the next six months, the country's central bank chief P. Nandalal Weerasinghe said on Tuesday.

The Times of India

India vs New Zealand: Ahead of 3rd ODI vs NZ, coach Rahul Dravid says top players will focus only on 50-over format in World Cup year

INDORE: A rampant India seem to be in the mood to score another resounding win over the Black Caps in the third and final ODI at the Holkar Stadium here on Tuesday. India, who have already bagged the series 2-0, will look for a second successive 3-0 whitewash after beating…

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Al Jazeera

Is debt cancellation the way forward for Sri Lanka?

As 182 economists from around the world issued a call to cancel Sri Lanka’s debt, not all experts agree.

Reuters

India commits to help Sri Lanka on debt in prospective IMF program

India has committed to help ease the debt burden of its crisis-stricken neighbor Sri Lanka as part of a possible International Monetary Fund-supported program, the IMF said on Monday.

The Times of India

24 wins in 27 bilateral series: India's incredible home record in ODIs since Nov 2009

If Team India win the third and final ODI vs New Zealand on Tuesday in Indore, they will record back to back ODI series clean sweeps at home. India had blanked Sri Lanka before the ongoing series against the Black Caps.

Reuters

Sri Lanka seen holding rates as inflation fight continues; IMF deal key

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) is widely expected to hold interest rates steady this week, having raised them last year to their highest in more than two decades in order to fight runaway inflation while seeking an International Monetary Fund bailout.

Chronicle Live

Dad to be reunited his with children in Newcastle after 10-month visa ordeal which meant he was stuck in Sri Lanka

Sanas Sahib can finally be with his children following months of separation after the Home Office reviewed his visa application, which had previously been rejected

The Independent UK

India backs Sri Lanka to secure IMF bailout plan amid crisis

India’s foreign minister says his country has given financial assurances to the International Monetary Fund to facilitate a bailout plan to help neighboring Sri Lanka emerge from its worst economic crisis, in a first formal announcement from one of the island nation’s creditors

Radio France Internationale

French court convicts 14 of smuggling migrants from Sri Lanka to Europe

A court in northern France has sentenced 14 Sri Lankan nationals to prison for operating a people-smuggling ring across Europe – part of a continent-wide attempt to crack down on the lucrative criminal networks.

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