At least five people, including an MP, were killed in Sri Lanka, with over 200 others injured in the wake of the violence in the island nation, which also led to a
The two sides held the first round of discussions at the IMF headquarters last month…reports Asian Lite News The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced it will begin the next round of technical
Public protests were conducted in almost all the cities demanding the government to step down immediately….writes SUSITHA FERNANDO Burdened by growing food crisis and shortages of fuel and gas, Sri Lankans launched
The Rajapaksa-backed candidate received votes from 148 out of 225 MPs while the opposition’s candidate received only 65 votes….reports SUSITHA FERNANDO Amidst a month long public protests and ahead of Friday’s island
Finance Minister Ali Sabry warned that the current economic crisis could not be solved even within next two years, reports Susitha Fernando…reports Asian Lite News Predicting a doomsday scenario for crisis-ridden Sri
The Opposition also accused government for its arbitrary decision to ban chemical fertilizer and placing country’s food security in jeopardy, destroyed the economy…reports Asian Lite News Sri Lanka’s main Opposition has handed
He also appealed to the people to donate on humanitarian basis so that necessary items can be bought and sent to the island nation….reports Asian Lite News Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin
The Central Bank is also planning to give relaxation to tourists who were made to pay the hotels in dollars….reports Asian Lite News Sri Lanka’s Central Bank has announced that they will
Earlier, the Indian High Commissioner of Sri Lanka met Former Sri Lanka cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya and hailed his many achievements for the sport and Sri Lanka….reports Asian Lite News Indian High Commissioner
Trade unions, representing banks, railways, education, harbour, electricity, postal, apparel industry and tea estate workers joined the protests while doctors and medical sector too joined the trade union action while on duty….reports