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Amid ongoing protests multiple countries issue travel warnings for Sri Lan
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 8 (ANI): As massive protests erupted across Sri Lanka after the economic crisis, multiple countries have issued travel warnings for the island nation.
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Indian businessmen in Sri Lanka helping people cope with economic crisis
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 7 (ANI): As Sri Lanka is reeling under an economic crisis, Indian businessmen in the island nation are taking initiatives under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to help the people cope with the current situation.
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Former Sri Lankan Minister blames Rajapaksa family for economic woes in co
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 7 (ANI): Former Power Minister of Sri Lanka, Patali Champika Ranawaka, on Thursday said that the Rajapaksa family is fully responsible for the worst economic crisis of the island nation.
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Sri Lankans protest outside Mahinda Rajapaksa's residence amid unrest
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 7 (ANI): Amid the ongoing unrest in the island nation following the economic crisis, several people on Wednesday protested outside the residence of Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.
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Situation in Sri Lanka will become disastrous if left unaddressed, says fo
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 7 (ANI): As the countrywide protests continue over the severe economic crisis, former Sri Lankan cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya has come forward to extend support to the people in the island nation, who are raising their voices against the government.
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Sanath Jayasuriya praises 'big brother' India for helping Sri Lanka amid e
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 7 (ANI): Calling India a "big brother", former Sri Lankan cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya lauded the Indian government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for sending help to the island nation as it battles the worst economic crisis since independence.
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Sri Lanka's National Hospital thanks India for providing medicines
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 6 (ANI): Amid the unprecedented economic crisis in the island nation, leading to the shortage of essential goods, Sri Lanka's National Eye Hospital Director expressed his thanks to India for providing medicines, saying that the timely help has ensured the functi
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Sri Lankan President revokes State of Emergency
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 6 (ANI): Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Tuesday issued a notification revoking the proclamation issued declaring the State of Emergency, as the island nation continue to stare at the countrywide protests over the severe economic crisis.
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China watching Ukraine situation, learning from it: US commander on Taiwan
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 6 (ANI): As the Russia-Ukraine war continues, a senior US commander stated that Washington must remain vigilant on the Taiwan issue as China is increasing its capabilities and making adjustments to its plans to forcefully unite the island nation.
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US deeply concerned over economic situation in Sri Lanka, urges authoritie
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 5 (ANI): The United States on Tuesday said it is deeply concerned about the economic situation in Sri Lanka and urged authorities in the island nation to exercise restraint and avoid social media blackouts.
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Sri Lanka caught in a 'strategic debt trap'
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 5 (ANI): Sri Lanka, a flourishing island nation of 22 million, has finally fallen to China's debt-trap diplomacy.
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Mamata Banerjee attacks Centre, says India's economic condition worse than
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal)/New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): Referring to the economic crisis in Sri Lanka, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said India's economic condition is even worse than the neighbouring island nation.
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