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Sri Lanka trial Test reset in Afghanistan tour
Sri Lanka trial Test reset in Afghanistan tour
Published on Jan 31, 2024 02:43 PM IST
AFP |
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Published on Sep 05, 2023 05:57 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Updated on Apr 05, 2023 11:21 PM IST
HT Correspondent, 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Updated on Mar 17, 2022 03:55 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, 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.
Published on Mar 16, 2022 06:52 AM IST
AP |