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Sri Lanka leads in human development; India outpaces in growth: Dr. Arvind Subramanian

Srilanka, Jan. 31 -- Sri Lanka has done much better than India in terms of human development and social indicators but in terms of rapid economic growth, India has outperformed Sri Lanka, said former ... Read More


Curran hat-trick stifles Sri Lanka in strong T20WC audition

Srilanka, Jan. 31 -- Sam Curran was thrilled to claim a rare hat-trick as England registered a win over Sri Lanka just days out from the start of the T20 World Cup. Sam Curran became just the second ... Read More


SLPP denies social media rumors on Rajitha Hiran's political appointment.

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has denied reports claiming that actor Rajitha Hiran, popularly known as Ping Pong, has been appointed as the party's organizer for the Kes... Read More


SLPP denies social media rumors on Rajitha Hiran's political appointment

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has denied reports claiming that actor Rajitha Hiran, popularly known as Ping Pong, has been appointed as the party's organizer for the Kes... Read More


Sri Lanka keep semis hopes intact at U19 World Cup

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- A powerful display ensured that the second semi-final spot from Group 1 of the Super Six remains up for the grabs. Sri Lanka stay in the race for a semi-final spot at the ICC Un... Read More


Sri Lanka boosts T20 World Cup security with eye on India-Pakistan games

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Sri Lanka will deploy elite armed units to protect teams at next month's T20 World Cup, part of enhanced security measures with a special emphasis on matches between perennial ri... Read More


Archer named in England side for first T20

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Fast bowler Jofra Archer has been named in England's team to face Sri Lanka in the first T20 match after recovering from injury. The 30-year-old missed the final two Tests of En... Read More


"Beautiful country with huge potential": IMF's Dr. Srinivasan on Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Sri Lanka's economic recovery plans face new uncertainties after Cyclone Ditwah, but the International Monetary Fund (IMF) signalled continued support this week as it assessed th... Read More


Cyclone Ditwah donor conference in Sri Lanka still in limbo

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The planned international donor conference to raise funds for rebuilding areas affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka continues to be delayed, with no fixed date finalised as of... Read More


Nine child marriages and 79 teenage pregnancies recorded last year: NCPA

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) reported receiving a total of 10,455 complaints related to children last year, including nine cases of child marriage and 79 teenag... Read More