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Sri Lanka trial Test reset in Afghanistan tour

Sri Lanka trial Test reset in Afghanistan tour

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Published on Jan 31, 2024 02:43 PM IST
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Sri Lanka's Colombo port sees jump in traffic amid Red Sea tensions

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have since November attacked ships in the Red Sea, part of a route that accounts for about 12% of the world's shipping traffic

Fishermen boats as seen off the coast in al-Khokha district on the southern edge of the Red Sea city of Hodeida. (AFP)
Published on Jan 16, 2024 07:36 PM IST
Reuters |

IMF team overseeing Sri Lanka's bailout programme visits country first time

Talks are expected with Shehan Semasinghe, the state minister of finance, who leads the local IMF engagement under President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Sri Lanka, which declared its first-ever debt default in April 2022, had secured an IMF bailout agreement of USD 2.9 billion over four years by the last quarter of 2022. (Reuters/File)
Published on Jan 15, 2024 04:00 PM IST
PTI |

China to boost 'mutual trust' with Sri Lanka after debt deal: Xi Jinping

Sri Lanka defaulted on its $46 billion debt last year, at a time when months of food and fuel shortages were making life a misery for the island nation.

Chinese President Xi Jinping(AFP)
Published on Oct 20, 2023 09:11 AM IST
AFP |

ACC chief Jay Shah announces prize money for 'Unsung Heroes' of Asia Cup 2023

ACC chief Jay Shah took to Twitter to reveal that Asia Cup 2023's groundsmen and curators would be receiving prize money for their work during the event.

Jay Shah announced prize money for Asia Cup 2023 groundsmen and curators.(Getty)
Updated on Sep 17, 2023 05:33 PM IST

Mohammed Siraj sensationally equals Sri Lanka legend's 20-year-old world record

Mohammed Siraj's effort helped India fold the Lankan innings for 50, with him scalping six wickets and conceding 21 runs in the seven overs he bowled.

Mohammed Siraj celebrates after taking the wicket of Dasun Shanaka during the Asia Cup 2023 final(AFP)
Published on Sep 17, 2023 05:19 PM IST

On Modi’s foreign policy, here is what the Opposition gets it wrong

Political prejudices should not come in the way of appreciating India’s success on world stage. It diminishes the credibility of critics, not of the government

PM Modi’s use of foreign policy for domestic political ends has created both excitement among citizens around India’s role in the world and deeper awareness about it. (PTI file photo)
Updated on Sep 14, 2023 12:31 PM IST

No change to Asia Cup schedule: Sri Lanka Cricket CEO amid report of venue swap

Tournament hosts Pakistan Cricket Board unhappy, write back to the Asian Cricket Council asking for a meeting.

Sri Lanka is witnessing a good chunk of rainfall mid-season.(ANI )
Published on Sep 05, 2023 05:57 PM IST
By, Mumbai

India A vs Pakistan A Live Streaming: Where to watch Emerging Asia Cup final

India A will take on Pakistan A in a blockbuster final of the ACC Men's Emerging Asia Cup final. Here is how, when and where you can watch the match.

India A vs Pakistan A Live Streaming, Men's Emerging Asia Cup 2023 final: When and where to watch online and on TV.
Published on Jul 23, 2023 06:21 AM IST

Colombo gears up for the largest Indian tourism conference

The profound historical bond between India and Sri Lanka, which dates back several millennia, contributes to the immense importance of the 67th TAAI Convention.

The historical connection between India and Sri Lanka, spanning thousands of years, adds to the significance of the 67th Convention of the TAAI. (Pixabay)
Published on Jul 05, 2023 03:56 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, New Delhi

World Bank approves $700 million aid for crisis-hit Sri Lanka

In 2022, the economy had contracted by over 7% as the economic difficulties forced people to take to the streets with protests across the island nation.

Of this amount, USD 500 million have been assigned for budgetary support and USD 200 million for social security.(AP)
Published on Jun 29, 2023 04:13 PM IST
PTI |

Airport sees 14% more flights this summer than in 2022

Mumbai airport is experiencing a 14% rise in weekly flights this summer compared to last year, due to increased demand for domestic and international travel. The airport is seeing 966 daily flights, with IndiGo catering to 47% of weekly movements. The summer schedule has also increased connectivity with additional flights to various destinations.

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Updated on Apr 14, 2023 12:48 AM IST

HT This Day: April 6, 1942 -- Colombo bombed: 30 planes shot down

Ceylon’s first air-raid came early on Easter Sunday morning under the cover of low clouds when the shrieking of alarms was followed by the sound of anti-aircraft artillery, pompoms, machine-guns and roar of defending planes taking off to intercept tile enemy.

HT This Day: April 6, 1942 -- Colombo bombed: 30 planes shot down
Updated on Apr 05, 2023 11:21 PM IST
By, Colombo

Afternoon brief: Centre seeks report on Jain's ‘special treatment’ in Tihar jail

Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

Centre seeks report on Saytendar Jain's ‘special treatment’ in Tihar jail.(HT Photo.)
Updated on Nov 03, 2022 01:06 PM IST

Russian airline Aeroflot resumes travel services to Sri Lanka after four months

With the arrival of an Aeroflot flight on Monday to the Katunayake International Airport, the Moscow-Colombo route will be reinstated, on conditions being promised by the Sri Lankan government that none of its planes will be grounded or arrested

A view shows the first Airbus A350-900 aircraft of Russia's flagship airline Aeroflot during a media presentation at Sheremetyevo International Airport outside Moscow, Russia (REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo)
Updated on Oct 10, 2022 04:46 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Colombo/moscow

Sri Lanka’s consumer prices hit hyperinflation levels at 54.6%

Sri Lanka, which is in the midst of its worst economic crisis, this week restricted fuel supplies and told residents to stay home until July 10 to dampen demand.

Official data showed consumer prices in capital Colombo rose 54.6% from a year earlier, beating predictions for a 43.7% gain in a Bloomberg survey of economists.
Published on Jun 30, 2022 04:42 PM IST
Bloomberg |

Sri Lanka announces shut-down of schools from next week amid fuel crisis

With its existing fuel stocks fast depleting, Sri Lanka is under intense pressure to get foreign exchange to pay for its imports, which has brought several sectors of the country’s economy to a grinding halt.

Three-wheeler drivers wait in a queue to buy petrol due to fuel shortage, amid the country's economic crisis, in Colombo, Sri Lanka.(REUTERS)
Published on Jun 18, 2022 05:54 PM IST
PTI |

Indian businessman held with foreign currency worth over Rs. 40 million in Lanka

The man, who has not been identified, was arrested on Sunday by security officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Daily Mirror Lanka reported.

The Indian businessman was to board an Indigo flight from Colombo airport bound for Chennai. (REPRESENTATIONAL IMAGE)
Published on Jun 06, 2022 11:05 PM IST
PTI | , Colombo

India provides two truckloads of life-saving drugs, equipment to Sri Lanka 

India is becoming a stronger and more mutually beneficial partner to Sri Lanka. Apart from assistance during the pandemic and fertilizer chaos, India is also donating the basic products to the island nation.

The aid was handed over by Consulate General of India, Jaffna Raakesh Natraj to Director (Acting), JTH, Dr Nanthakumar.(Twitter/@PBNS_India)
Published on Jun 05, 2022 05:45 PM IST
ANI |

Sri Lanka down to last day of petrol, PM says ‘next few months most difficult’

Ranil Wickremesinghe, appointed prime minister on Thursday, said in an address to the nation the country urgently needed $75 million in foreign exchange to pay for essential imports.

A protest march in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (AP)
Published on May 17, 2022 01:58 AM IST
Reuters | , Colombo

India refutes speculative media reports on sending troops to Lanka

The denial from the Indian mission came a day after it refuted as "fake and blatantly false" local social media speculation that former prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and his family members have fled to India.

Sri Lankan army soldiers patrol during curfew in Colombo, Sri Lanka.(AP)
Updated on May 11, 2022 01:25 PM IST
PTI | , Colombo

Sri Lanka sees most violent day in recent weeks; PM quits, MP dies: 10 points

Sri Lanka crisis: The opposition has blamed the Rajpaksas - the country's most powerful political family - for plunging Sri Lanka into crisis. 

Sri Lanka crisis: Government supporters and police clash outside the President's office in Colombo on May 9, 2022. (AFP)
Published on May 10, 2022 06:48 AM IST

Sri Lanka restores social media platforms after 15 hours

The services of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, TokTok, Snapchat, WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram, and Facebook Messenger were restored after 15 hours, according to an official.

A general view of a deserted street is pictured amid the 36-hour curfew in Colombo.(AFP)
Published on Apr 03, 2022 05:29 PM IST
PTI |

India is largest target market for the port city project: Sri Lankan official

Colombo Port City Economic Commission wants the “port city to be an international city” but it is also looking at more detailed, bespoke and customised solutions to “create value propositions for key anchor investors”, director general Saliya Wickramasuriya said in an interview.

Colombo Port City Economic Commission director general Saliya Wickramasuriya (ANI)
Updated on Mar 17, 2022 03:55 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Protests hit Sri Lanka's capital amid severe economic crisis

Tens of thousands of people gathered outside of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's office in Colombo, led by supporters of the opposition party of the United People's Force.

Supporter of Sri Lanka's main opposition burn placards and a coffin during a protest outside the president's office in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Tuesday, March 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)
Published on Mar 16, 2022 06:52 AM IST
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